Hello everyone! It's Friday night and you know what that means ... a new Sketch Challenge from the Stamping 411 Operators! This week's sketch is on the right and here's my card to help stir your creativity!
The floral image is the Two-Step Stampin' Set called Flower Fancy and the sentiment is from Herb Expressions. I used the Big Shot and the Elegant Bouquet Impressions Folder to add the embossing on the Blushing Bride Layer.
Opposite corners are punched with the 3/16" Small Corner Punch. I added a cluster of small and medium sized Basic Pearls to the center of the flower and used the fabulous 1 1/4" Striped Grosgrain Ribbon in Rich Razzleberry for the beautiful bow. The focal image mat is popped-up with Stampin' Dimensionals!
Here's the Measurements ...
Layer One -- Rich Razzleberry Cardstock cut at 5.5 x 8.5", scored and folded to create the Card Base
- Layer Two -- Blushing Bride Cardstock cut at 4 x 5.25". Emboss with the Big Shot and Impressions Folder. Stretch ribbon across and attach to the back. Adhere bow.
- Layer Three -- Rich Razzleberry Cardstock cut at 2.5 x 2.75"
- Layer Four -- Whisper White Cardstock cut at 2.25 x 2.5"
- Inside of Card -- Whisper White cut at 4 x 5.25" with a little stamping in one corner
This was a fun sketch to work with -- simple enough for everyone and yet easy to step-up if that is what you want to do with it! I hope you'll try your hand at this week's sketch! And before you do, be sure and check out what the rest of the 411 Operators created this week at Stamping 411! We promise, you'll come away inspired!
Have a wonderful weekend, everyone ... and Happy Stamping!
Your cards are absolutely beautiful and this one is no exception!
Posted by: Linda Peterson | February 18, 2011 at 07:53 PM
What a beautiful card! I love the color combo and that lush ribbon!
Posted by: Oliva | February 19, 2011 at 05:10 AM
hi Gretchen!
Your card is lovel. I think the simplicity of the flower in those luscious colors makes it so eye appealing. I love simple and this works for me in the best way! Thanks for sharing your talents for all of us to be inspired!~Donna
Posted by: Donna | February 19, 2011 at 06:57 AM
We were pretty close in our color selections this week! Love that beautiful bow! Great job with the sketch...awesome as usual!
Posted by: Connie Babbert | February 19, 2011 at 07:43 AM
Oh my goodness! This is just beautiful. I always love to see what you are creating. You never let me down.
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Posted by: Debbie Reaves | February 19, 2011 at 11:09 AM
I would never have thought to put Blushing Bride and Rich Razzleberry together, but I love it!! Thanks for the fabulous idea!
Posted by: Sharon Carr | February 19, 2011 at 11:57 AM
Gretchen this is so pretty, from the sweet little cluster of pearls in the center of the flower, to the absolutely perfect bow...love it all!
Posted by: Kerin Sylvester | February 19, 2011 at 05:48 PM
The colors are none like I've seen before together. They are fabulous together Gretchen. You certainly have and eye for color and style. Love it.
Posted by: Lee | February 20, 2011 at 07:37 AM
I love this color combination together and the rounded and squared corners! Very pretty!
Posted by: Lisa H. | February 23, 2011 at 07:09 AM
Gretchen, this card is gorgeous! I am loving that fabulous bow!
Posted by: Patti Chesky | February 25, 2011 at 10:12 PM