Hello everyone and welcome to Inspiration in Action! It's hard to believe another week has flown by and here we are at Friday evening again and time for another Sketch Challenge from the Stamping 411 Operators!
This week's sketch is another simple one but simple is good, right? Yes, because it's enough to get you going when you are stuck and also allows for your own creative genius to show through.
Since this sketch was a fairly simple one, I decided to dress up my floral image by covering the entire thing in Versamark Ink, Iridescent Ice Embossing Powder and then heat-setting the entire image for a stupendous burst of shimmer and shine! If you enlarge the smaller image on the left, I think you might be able to see all the glimmer! It really is amazing in real life. Before coating it with Versamark and embossing powder, I used Stampin' Write Markers to color in the images -- Poppy Parade, Peach Parfait, Pear Pizzazz and Old Olive. Stamp the image with Black Stazon Ink to make sure it doesn't bleed. I trimmed the cardstock AFTER I embossed the entire piece of Whisper White. I used the Ticket Corner Punch to trim the corners on the Whisper White and Daffodil Delight layers and then added Self-Adhesive Basic Pearls to the corners and tiny pears to the centers of some of the flowers.
The Stamp set is Because I care. I also used the Modern Label Punch, Big Shot, Movers & Shapers Die (with the Modern Label Insert), Stampin' Dimensionals, 3/8" Taffeta Ribbon and Sunny Garden Designer Series Paper.
Ready for some measurements? Here you go ...
- Layer One -- Poppy Parade Cardstock cut at 5.5 x 8.5", scored and folded to make the Card Base
- Layer Two -- Sunny Garden DSP cut at 4 x 5.25"
- Layer Three -- Poppy Parade Cardstock cut at 3.25 x 3.5"
- Layer Four -- Daffodil Delight Cardstock cut at 3 x 3.25" -- trim corners with punch
- Layer Five -- Whisper White Cardstock cut at 2.75 x 3" -- trim corners with punch
- Layer Six -- Add Modern Label Die Cut and Punch Shape with Sentiment -- add bow
- Inside of Card -- Whisper White cardstock cut at 4 x 5.25"
I can't wait to see what you create this week using this newest sketch! We're waiting for you at Stamping 411 where you can enter a link to your completed project! And while you're there, check out the gorgeous artwork created by the rest of the Stamping 411 Operators!
Thanks so much for stopping by today. I hope you'll be back soon!
I really love your card this week.. from the yellow ribbon to the pearls on the flower. it's really flawless! Beautiful watercoloring on the leaves.. it makes your flower look so realistic!
Posted by: Selene Kempton | February 25, 2011 at 06:06 PM
Wow...I bet is REALLY sparkles in real life! Love the Poppy Parade and Peach Parfait on the flower! Wow!
Posted by: Connie Babbert | February 25, 2011 at 07:10 PM
Your cards are BEAUTIFUL,and I would like to know if I am able to ask you how you made the double and triple ties on your ribbon. I did purchase the Bow Maker that you suggested and I need to know how you made them like that. Please let me know or show a tutorial on how you did it please! Thank You and God Bless you and your creativity!
Posted by: Danita Richardson | February 25, 2011 at 08:11 PM
This a stunning card! I would love to see this one in person. Thanks for blessing my day.:)
Posted by: ShariW | February 25, 2011 at 09:39 PM
This card is absolutely gorgeous. You have inspired me.
Posted by: Tania | February 25, 2011 at 10:11 PM
Gretchen, it's beautiful. The fun thing about this stamp set is everyone colors it differently, it can be any color, I love that. I love these orange tones you did it in. I always seem to reach for blues or pinks. LOL ;))
Posted by: Paulette S. in MO | February 25, 2011 at 10:11 PM
Absolutely Stunning. Love the glimmer
Posted by: ColleenB. | February 26, 2011 at 05:31 AM
Gretchen your flower is absolutely gorgeous, then add the sparkle and WOAH!!! I can imagine how beautiful it is in real life...actually I don't think I'll have to imagine it because I want to make one just like it of my own :)
Posted by: Kerin | February 26, 2011 at 06:35 AM
This is fabulous Gretchen. I had pulled this set for the challenge as well. I'm glad I waited...now I can case this gorgeous card that is to die for!!!
Posted by: Lee | February 26, 2011 at 07:06 AM
Way to make an impact! Thank you for the inspiration. This is just wonderful.
Posted by: Nancy in Iowa | February 26, 2011 at 05:09 PM
gretchen this card is beautiful and your coloring (as always) is fabulous. I just love this stamp and think it will never go out of style. I find it is one of my "go-to" sets now and will remain that way. Hugs.
Posted by: diane oliver | February 28, 2011 at 06:48 AM
Glorious!!!!
Posted by: Lisa H. | March 01, 2011 at 12:38 PM
Amazing! Thank you for sharing how you created it!
Posted by: Julie | March 03, 2011 at 07:28 AM