Hello everyone and welcome to a new Saturday Sketch Challenge from the Stamping 411 Operators! We've got a fresh, fun sketch for you this week!
And speaking of fresh and new, I'm using a fresh, new stamp set called Array of Sunshine. It's one of the new hostess offerings that Stampin' Up! provides as exclusive benefits for hostesses!
I've paired it with the gorgeous Paisley Petals Designer Series Paper and that new luscious ruffled ribbon in Pool Party -- such a beautiful new color! I used the Big Shot and the Top Note Die to create this square shape -- once you cut the shape once, place it back over the die at a 90 degree angle and cut again for this cool, square shape! The edges are inked in Pool Party Ink. I used Pool Party and Marina Mist ink for the flower (ink with Pool Party and apply the darker shade around the edges with a daubber sponge). The leaf is stamped in Old Olive and Basic Pearls are added for accents. I stamped another flower and leaf on the inside of the card for an added surprise!
That will do it for tonight, I believe! Make sure and stop by the Stamping 411 website to check out the other great inspiration from the 411 Operators. As always, they are AMAZING!
Thanks so much for stopping by! I hope you'll come back soon for more ideas and inspiration!
Pretty stamp set, colors and especially nice sentiment.
Must get this one.
Olivia
Posted by: Olivia | July 29, 2011 at 09:34 PM
HI Gretchen, You have made another beautiful card, the color choice, the paper, the sponging I love, and your pearl placement is very precise. Makes for a great card.
I do have a question. What has happened to the stamper's showcase over at stamping 411? Do I need to go someplace on the site and look for that? Any help would be appreciated. And thanks for all the inspiration.
Posted by: Paula Rough | July 30, 2011 at 10:09 AM
Super cute! I love that new flower stamp set.. very pretty!
Posted by: Selene Kempton | August 01, 2011 at 08:24 AM
This is so pretty and delicate! I love the sponging, the stamp set, and especially the new ribbon!
Posted by: neptunem | August 03, 2011 at 08:25 AM
Totally beautiful Gretchen as always!
Posted by: Lee | August 04, 2011 at 07:42 AM