Wow, is it really possible that another week has flown by already and here it is Saturday again (or soon will be, anyway)! Amazing! Also amazing is the sketch that Selene created for Stamping 411 this week.
Wow, this is is wide-open for your imagination and interpretation!
Don't forget to visit Stamping 411 to see what the other Operators have created this week and when you've had a chance to work with this sketch yourself, to leave your information so we can all enjoy your creativity!
Okay ... ready for my inspiration card this week?
Here you go ...
I've been in a Rich Razzleberry mood lately so incorporated that beautiful color into today's card as well, along with Kraft, Naturals Ivory and Chocolate Chip.
I used Inspired by Nature and Hope Happens Stamp sets. The ribbons are 3/8" Taffeta in Chocolate Chip and Kraft, tied with a bit of Natural Hemp Twine and a Chocolate Chip Corduroy Button.
The sentiment is punched out with the Modern Label Punch and then mounted on the just slightly-larger Modern Label Die (used with the Movers & Shapers Magnetic Die and the Big Shot).
The layers, such as they are this week, are as follows:
- Layer One -- Cardbase -- Rich Razzleberry cut at 5.5 x 8.5", scored and folded in half to form card base
- Layer Two -- Kraft cut at 4 x 5.25"
- Layer Three -- Naturals Ivory cut at 3.75 x 5". All the stamping was done on this layer and the ribbons wrapped around to the back and adhered with SNAIL adhesive.
- Inside Layer -- Naturals Ivory cut at 4 x 5.25"
I colored directly on the rubber with markers -- Always Artichoke, Rich Razzleberry and Chocolate Chip and added a little extra grass in the background using Mellow Moss Ink. Some grass stamped on the inside finishes off this simple, yet beautiful, card!
Okay. Scurry on over to Stamping 411 for more inspiration and then get busy on your own creation.
We're waiting to see what you do this week for the Saturday Sketch Challenge!
Oh Gretchen,
This is so pretty. Funny I pulled this set out earlier and made a card with it. I love it and it's versatility. The colors are just wonderful together.
Posted by: Lee | February 19, 2010 at 10:47 PM
This is gorgeous! I really love the colors and the composition. Thanks for being you!
Posted by: Selene Kempton | February 19, 2010 at 10:56 PM
Beautiful classic card with wonderful balance and color!
Posted by: Linda Callahan | February 20, 2010 at 03:20 AM
This is beautiful Gretchen! I love the softness and rich colors of this card. I don't use this set nearly enough!
Posted by: Kerin Sylvester | February 20, 2010 at 07:03 AM
This is very pretty and elegant. I really like the way you did this card and it works so nice with the challenge!
Posted by: Deena | February 20, 2010 at 10:13 AM
What a lovely card - I love how the bold colors look so soft here. It makes a statement without being loud. Beautiful!
Posted by: Robin Merriman | February 20, 2010 at 01:46 PM
That is a beautiful card. I love love love the colors.
Posted by: Tauna | February 20, 2010 at 08:28 PM
I love it!!! I just finished a card with this set and will now have to CASE yours. Thank you!!
Posted by: Holly | February 20, 2010 at 11:43 PM
this is such a beautiful card - i love the colors and love the ribbon treatment
Posted by: MaryR | February 21, 2010 at 11:26 AM
So very pretty! It's funny...I pulled out this stamp set to use this week as well. I think we're all ready for a bit of Spring!!!
Posted by: Patti Chesky | February 22, 2010 at 11:34 AM
Another great card with this sketch! I just didn't "see" any image in the background, but I love how you used it!
Posted by: Connie Babbert | February 25, 2010 at 08:10 AM
I just love this card!! That stamp set is one of my all time favs and you did it justice!!!!
Posted by: tiffany | February 25, 2010 at 11:48 AM