Hello everyone! The Operators at Stamping 411 have a new Saturday Sketch Challenge for you this week! This sketch gives you a lot of space for your focal image.
Here's how I interpreted it! I haven't done the Floating Reinker Technique (Stamping 411 Tutorial on this technique can be found HERE) in quite some time and the new Springtime Vintage Designer Series Paper goes so well with the Fifth Avenue Floral set that I decided to give it a try! I used Regal Rose Ink on the Embossed Rose and Baja Breeze on the lily.
Cardstock colors are Old Olive, Regal Rose, Pretty in Pink and Whisper White. I added a bit of texture with the Big Shot and the Square Lattice Impressions Folder on the Pretty in Pink Layer. Other supplies include 5/8" Satin Ribbon and Stampin' Dimensionals!
Here's the measurements for this week ...
- Layer One -- Cardbase of Old Olive cut at 5.5 x 8.5", scored and folded.
- Layer Two -- DSP cut at 4 x 5.25"
- Layer Three -- Regal Rose cut at 1.5 x 4.5"
- Layer Four -- Pretty in Pink cut at 1.25 x 4.25" -- add embossing with Impressions Folder
- Layer Five -- Old Olive cut at 2.5 x 3.5"
- Layer Six -- Whisper White cut at 2.25 x 3.25" -- add ribbon and flower cut-outs
Well, that will do it for now. I hope you enjoy this week's sketch and I hope you play along! For more inspiration, check out the beautiful cards and projects created by the other Stamping 411 Operators! Believe me, it will be time well spent!
Have a wonderful weekend, everyone, and Happy Stamping!
Oh my goodness, you out did yourself with this card. Love,love it!!!! I love all the ribbon and pattern of this card. Gretchen you are my biggest inspiration in cardmaking. I just love your style.
Posted by: Carla | February 11, 2011 at 08:03 PM
Beautiful Card....I love the colors, the look of "texture"....really nice
Posted by: Kris | February 11, 2011 at 08:07 PM
Your flowers are beautiful Gretchen! They look awesome with that DSP! Lovely card!
Posted by: Robin Merriman | February 11, 2011 at 08:48 PM
Super clever use the ribbon to make the flower. I love the flowers and your floating reinker technique.. that's so cool.
Posted by: Selene Kempton | February 11, 2011 at 09:01 PM
Love this technique, my favorite.The Fifth Avenue Floral set is perfect for this technique. Hope it will be around for a long time. Your colors are so perfect with the DSP.
TFS.
Posted by: Marge | February 11, 2011 at 10:56 PM
This card is so darn cute. I love, love, love, that you used the 5th Ave Floral to match the flowers in the DSP Just Gorgeous!
Posted by: Patrice H | February 12, 2011 at 12:00 AM
Wow Gretchen you blew me away with this one! The rich colors & gorgeous flowers are over the top beautiful...thanks for the inspiration to use this technique again!! Thanks for a great sketch too :)
Posted by: Kerin | February 12, 2011 at 08:03 AM
Hi Gretchen. That was the only pattern in that pack that I wasn't too sure what I'd do with until now. This is gorgeous! Thanks for sharing it and the link to the tutorial. I can't wait to try the re-inker technique.
Posted by: Kristi Jones | February 12, 2011 at 10:38 PM
Love the intensity of the colors on this card. I haven't played with the reinker float in forever. I have to give it a try!!
Posted by: Patti Chesky | February 13, 2011 at 09:49 AM
Did I die and go to heaven? Well, when I get there, all the cards will be designed by Gretchen, I'm just positive! Heavenly!
Posted by: dee tollaksen | February 13, 2011 at 11:36 AM
This card is gorgeous! Your blog is one of my favs and I love all your work :) Please go to my blog and pick up your Stylish Blog Award! :)
Posted by: Charlene | February 14, 2011 at 02:35 AM
your card is so stunning and beautiful!
a real masterpiece!
hugs and kisses from germany,
silvi xoxo
Posted by: basslady | February 14, 2011 at 11:58 AM
I never would've thought to pair that stamp set with the Springtime Vintage dsp -- LOVE the result!
Posted by: Lisa H. | February 14, 2011 at 05:57 PM
Gretchen this card is more than beautiful. It's absolutley wonderful The flowers are to die for!!! There you go with those re-inkers again. Love it!
Posted by: Lee | February 15, 2011 at 03:55 PM
Gretchen I love this card. Your Fifth Avenue flowers are awesome. Thank you for the details.
Posted by: Pat Austin | February 15, 2011 at 07:38 PM
Your floating reinker technique is just beautiful
Posted by: Christine Miscia | February 15, 2011 at 08:31 PM
Gorgeous roses, Gretchen! You've nailed that technique!
Posted by: Connie Babbert | February 17, 2011 at 07:03 PM
just great
Posted by: Judy Hamilton... | March 19, 2011 at 04:15 PM