Gretchen Barron: A New Sketch Challenge from the Stamping 411 Operators!

October 16, 2009

A New Sketch Challenge from the Stamping 411 Operators!

Hello everyone! Friday evening can only mean one thing at Stamping 411 -- The Operators have a new sketch challenge for you! We invite you to stop by between now and Wednesday and see what the other Operators have been up to! There's always something to learn at Stamping 411!

Here's the card I created for you today. I used the Level 2 Hostess Set, Wings of Friendship, along with Ballet Blue, Orchid Opulence, Basic Black and Whisper White. I just love the way the bright colors pop off the Basic Black! The focal image is stamped with Black Craft Ink and Heat Embossed with Black Embossing powder. I then sponged the color on in little circular motions. Keep applying color until you have the shade you want. This is called Emboss Resist Technique and it's one of my favorite things to do. There's also some embossing here with the Elegant Bouquet Impressions Folder and the Big Shot and some 5/8" Brocade Blue Grosgrain Ribbon. I stamped the sentiment on Orchid Opulence and mounted it on a Basic Black Scallop Oval Punchie, attaching it to the card with Stampin' Dimensionals! And don't forget the inside of the card! This set has a lovely flourish that seems made for this purpose!

Here's all the Measurements:

Layer one -- Card Base -- Basic Black cut at 5.5 x 8.5", scored and folded in the middle
Layer Two -- Orchid Opulence cut at 4 x 5.25 and embossed with the Elegant Bouquet Impressions Folder.
Layer Three -- Ballet Blue cut at 3.25 x 4.25"
Layer Four -- Basic Black cut at 3" square
Layer Five -- Whisper White cut at 2.75" square

That's it for today. Don't forget to see what the other operators have created at Stamping 411. And once you've completed your project, come back and leave us your name and link so we can all see what you've been up to! Thanks for looking and stop back again soon! Blog_signature_09_09b