It is time for another Stamping 411 Sketch Challenge! The weeks are FLYING by aren't they? You can tell it is a BUSY night/day for me with posts. Stamping 411, Tour de Freaks and Create with Connie and Julie Challenge will all post at the same time!
I didn't quite know what I was going to do with this sketch…the small narrow bands were throwing me off. But, I like what I came up with after it was done. Had to change things a couple times, but I think it works.
I started with a base of Dusty Durango and layered on Crushed Curry. I ran the Soft Suede thru the Big Shot with the Finial Press Impressions Folder. I took Crushed Curry and Dusty Durango Ribbon and made the criss cross element on the left side, securing it with a Vanilla Jumbo Brad.
I stamped the gloves and hand shovel with Soft Suede on Very Vanilla and punched with the 1 3/4 Circle Punch, then watercolored with AquaPainter and Stampin' Write Markers. Finally I stamped Happy Mother Day from Teeny Tiny Wishes in Soft Suede on Crushed Curry and punched with the Modern Label punch.
Make sure to check out the rest of the Stamping 411 designer Operators! I'm sure they will have some fun twists to this sketch, too!
Gretchen Barron says
February 19, 2010 at 10:45 pmConnie — I love the colors that you choose for this. Just perfect for Mother's Day. Thanks for the inspiration! Blessings, Gretchen
Patti Chesky says
February 19, 2010 at 10:48 pmThat criss-cross threw me for a loop too!!! Selene can't give us a sketch like this during the Olympics……I'm missing too much sleep to think this hard!!!!
I love this card…..the colors are so earthy for the gardening theme! I am SO ready to get my hands dirty. C'mon Spring!!
Selene Kempton says
February 19, 2010 at 10:49 pmI love the earthy feel of your creation! This is just stunning! I love the embossing folder element. you did a great job!
Lee says
February 19, 2010 at 11:42 pmI love all fo these colors together. Great job Connie and one of my new favorite sets. Whoo Hoo!
Kerin says
February 20, 2010 at 8:12 amIt came out great Connie! I love that the colors of this card lend themselves well to a gardening theme. You are certainly one busy girl, I don't know how you keep up with it all!!
Robin Merriman says
February 20, 2010 at 2:38 pmMy Mom would love this card – the colors, the simplicity – everything. Nice idea with the embossing folder on the whole front panel.
tiffany bauer says
February 21, 2010 at 7:25 pmGreat color combo!! Love all the texture to!! Great job using the sketch too!!