Saturday Sketch Challenge #166

Hello everyone and welcome to a new Saturday Sketch Challenge from the Stamping 411 Operators!

Since the fabulous Summer Mini Catalog only has a few days left, I decided to highlight items from it for my Stamping 411 card this week.

As you can see, I'm using Island Oasis Designer Series Paper and the Tropical Party Stamp set, along with the great standby, Sincere Salutations.

Other accessories and embellishments include the Scallop Border Punch, 5/8" Satin ribbon, Brads and Stampin Dimensionals!

Here's the measurements:

1. Layer One -- Old Olive cardstock cut to 5.5 x 8.5", scored and folded to form the Card Base.
2. Layer Two -- Pumpkin Pie Polka Dot DSP cut to 4 x 5.25"
3. Layer Three -- Old Olive cardstock cut to 2 x 5.25". Punch one side with the Border Punch.
4. Layer Four -- Striped DSP pattern cut to 1.5 x 5.25". Add Satin ribbon across and secure ends on the back of the layer.
5. Layer Five -- Whisper White Oval (cut with the Big Shot and the Ovals Die. Stamp images in Old Olive Ink. Stamp flower images on scraps of Pumpkin Pie Cardstock using Pumpkin Pie and Rose Red Ink. Cut out and attach with SNAIL and Stampin' dimensionals. Add a faux bow off to the side. Before adhering the layers to the Card Base, attach 3 brads in the bottom corner, using the Mat Pack to align and pierce the holes.
6. Layer Six -- Inside of Card -- Whisper White cardstock cut to 4 x 5.25". Stamp images as desired.

That's it -- fairly simple and straight-forward but what a great look and a great way to send end-of-summer wishes to someone you know and love!

Don't forget to check out the Stamping 411 post to see what the other Operators have done with this week's great sketch! And when you're ready to share, visit once again to leave the link to your creation!

Thanks so much for stopping by! I'm so glad you did and hope you come back soon!

Comments

[Selene Kempton]

Et Tu... I cant believe these goodies didn't hit the big book! I'm so going to miss playing with them and will be hoarding my stash of these papers for sure! Amazing job with the sketch GF. :)

[Lee]

Hey Gretchen, You're still in the tropics!!! I love this card and am going to miss this little set. Great job!

[Robin Merriman]

Gretchen, I've been using the heck out of these supplies this past two weeks and I'm so going to miss them! Your card is wonderful! I love the polka dot paper for the background layer,it's just the right amount of whimsy! TFS!

[tiffany bauer]

Love this summery fun card!!! I too am going to miss this paper and stamps!! Maybe I should stock up!!??!!

[Kerin Sylvester]

I love the warm summery feeling of this card, and I have got to start adding a little something to the insides of my cards because yours always have that extra touch that makes them even more special. Thanks for sharing :)

[Anita A.]

Stunning card! The summer colors are awesome.

[Christyne]

I am SO going to miss this set and paper! Your card is just wonderful!

[lisa808]

Gorgeous card! I love that tropical set and will definitely be 'case'ing you!

[Rose Kerry]

Love those colors, the polka dots, the brads & ribbon, a very crisp clean card!

[Shelly Koskinen]

This card is so fun!!

[diane oliver]

So fun and I love Island Oasis. I will miss this just like I still miss Sweet Pea DSP. Nice card.

[Patti Chesky]

Great card! It's hard to believe that we are nearing the end of summer. I will sure miss both this stamp set and paper. Gorgeous creation, my friend!

[Patti Chesky]

Great card! It's hard to believe that we are nearing the end of summer. I will sure miss both this stamp set and paper. Gorgeous creation, my friend!

[Connie Babbert]

I love this set and will really miss it after the Summer Mini is over! Love your card.

[basslady]

wonderful,how you arranged everything on the card!
very fresh and happy colours with awesome flowers!

xoxo silvi (germany)