It's Weekend Sketch Challenge Time at Stamping 411!

Hello everyone! Hard to believe but another week has flown by and it's time for a new Weekend Sketch Challenge from the Stamping 411 Operators. As you can see, I turned this one on it's side for my card today. What a fun sketch ... and what a fun card I've created for you! I've used the new Garden From the Heart and Well Scripted Stamp Sets -- love them both! In addition, I've used Thoroughly Modern Designer Series Paper, Soft Suede, Bermuda Bay and Very Vanilla cardstocks, 1/2" Polka Dot Grosgrain ribbon and the Scallop Trim Border and Corner Punches. Click HERE to view a tutorial on how to use these great new punches. The hat on the card is paper pieced -- stamping it first on a scrap of Very Vanilla Cardstock, cutting it out, adding some highlights and shadows with a sponge and some Soft Suede Ink and then cutting out just the ribbon that was stamped on a scrap of DSP and adhering it with SNAIL adhesive.

Here's the measurements:

1. Layer One -- Bermuda Bay Cardstock, cut at 5.5 x 8.5", scored and folded in half to form the card base
2. Layer two -- Soft Suede cut at 4 x 5.25". Using Soft Suede Ink, I stamped a line of hanging herbs about half-way down the card.
3. Layer Three -- DSP cut at 1.5 x 5". Attach to the top part of Layer 2, leaving a thin border around the sides. Attach a length of ribbon across the "seam", folding the ends and adhering to the back. Attach layers 2 & 3 to the cardbase.
4. Layer Four -- Scallop Trim frame -- begin with a piece of Bermuda Bay that is 3.25" square. Follow the directions on the tutorial linked above to make the frame.
5. Layer Five -- Very Vanilla cut at 2 5/8" square. Stamp the sentiment with Black Stazon Ink. Stamp the Hat with Black Stazon Ink (you will attach the hat over the stamped image).
6. Layer Six -- hat -- stamp on a scrap of Very Vanilla, cut out and add some Soft Suede Ink using sponges. Stamp again on a scrap of DSP, cut out the ribbon only and adhere to the hat. Using Old Olive and Bermuda Bay Markers. Adhere the stamp to the card using SNAIL adhesive or Stampin' Dimensionals. For a finishing touch, tie on a bow!
7. Layer Seven -- the inside of the card -- very vanilla cut at 4 x 5.25" Don't forget to make it extra special by adding a little stamping on the inside.

 
Well, I think that will do it for now! Please remember to stop by Stamping 411 to see what the other Operators have been up to this week! And after you've created a project using today's sketch, re-visit us to leave your name the the location of your creation so that we can all see it!

Thanks so much for looking!

Comments

[Selene Kempton]

I love the new big photos on your blog! Fantastic coloring on the hat and I love that you paper pieced part of it! Beautiful work as always my friend. :)

[Cindy van Oorschot]

wow, what a great job on this card Gretchen. Love how it came together.
Cindy

[Carole'Anne AKA Stampin Stressaway]

This is so wonderful - the colours with this hat is out of this world Gretchen.
And the border around it is so excellent.
Thank you so much for showing how to do that - I think I just go it mastered - all thanks to you!
I really like that the ribbon matches the ribbon on the hat you are sooooooooo smart and love come over and see what your are doing!
Cause it's always super wonderful
Thank you also for choosing my card to be showcased
whow what an honor - sooooo thank you ever so much!
take care Gretchen

[Kerin Sylvester]

Beautiful! Thanks for showing the close-up, I hadn't noticed your hanging herbs coming out from under the ribbon! Love the color combo too :)

[Patti Chesky]

Gretchen, this is so incredibly gorgeous. I love the combination of Bermuda Bay and Soft Suede. Your watercoloring is perfect....showing all the shadows and highlights.

[Kelly Acheson]

Absolutely stunning Gretchen!!! TFS!

[Jan Hoyt]

Just beautiful, Gretchen!!! You always do such nice work and inspire me to "need" new sets! I love the paper piecing and shading you did on the hat and it looks great with the scalloped edge punch piece, too! Jan

[Whitney Richardson]

Gretchen:

I love this, I am getting this set on my order Tuesday and this is the first card I am going to make with it. You are such an inspiration , thanks for the directions your hard work saves us so much time!

[Lee]

What a beautiful card Gretchen. You are the master of the punches that is for sure. I love the colors you have chosen.....so pretty and soothing. The coloring is fabulous as usual!!!

[Linda Callahan]

This is a beautiful card - the color combo is great! You and the design team do wonderful work at Stamping411 - thanks too for your instructions on using the new punches - I followed them yesterday! Thank you also for showcasing my card last week.

[Ruth M]

What a great card, I love how you flipped the sketch and how you did the hat - fabulous!

[Robin Merriman]

Simply beautiful, Gretchen! I love the color palette you chose with this stamp set - it's so striking! Thanks for the inspiration!

[Jaydee]

Gretchen - this color combination is gorgeous. I hadn't thought to put the two together - but now I will! The coloring job on the elements, the inside of the card, and the stamping on the bottom half of the background card are just beautiful. And, of course, love the scallop border!
gorgeous!
thanks for sharing
jaydee

[Connie Babbert]

I love this Gretchen! Great colors for that set.