I'm back! I've been hit or miss on the Bloggers' Challenges the past month. Just too crazy busy, I guess! I love sketch challenges, though, so couldn't let this one go by without doing up a card real quick!
Here is the sketch for today's challenge. I decided to turn it on the vertical to make my card.
The Stampin' Up! stamp, A Brand New Year, is one I really purchased for future use. I knew that I wouldn't be making New Year's cards THIS year, but I loved this stamp! I figure sometime in the future, I can use it on scrapbook pages or for invitations. I don't have anything like it in my stash!
I started with a base of Shimmer White cardstock and layered on Brushed Gold cardstock. I ran the Soft Suede layer thru the Big Shot with the Petals A Plenty Impressions Folder and highlighted each of the flower centers with a blender pen and Encore Gold Metallic Ink. I stamped the A Brand New Year image in Versamark on Shimmer White and embossed with Gold Embossing Powder. I colored in the champagne glass with Sahara Sand Stampin' Write Marker. This was layered onto Basic Black for some drama! As a final touch, I added three clear round Rhinestone Brads along the left side and a strip of Groom Designer Stripe Paper along the top!
I think this card has a lot of impact! What do you think? I hope you have a wonderful weekend and finish up everything you need to do to get ready for Christmas!
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Lisa Bohler says
December 18, 2009 at 11:13 amI just love all of the texture that you have on your card and the combination of the suede, gold and black! Wonderful!
Patti Chesky says
December 18, 2009 at 11:56 amVery pretty Connie. The colors are striking…esp with the stamp embossed in gold. I bet it's even prettier in person.
Lisa Somerville says
December 18, 2009 at 12:22 pmWonderful choice of colors, great New Years card!
Ida says
December 18, 2009 at 12:36 pmGreat use of that stamp. I like it too and your card is just wonderul.
Tami Black says
December 18, 2009 at 1:20 pmLove all the texture on this card and the colors — I'm sure you will use the whale out of this! Very cute…
Chris Dickinson says
December 18, 2009 at 2:50 pmWhat a fabulous festive card, Connie – love the colors and your theme! Great take on the sketch!
Rachel Hope says
December 18, 2009 at 4:19 pmWonderful card…love the embossing!
Sheryl Dickinson says
December 18, 2009 at 4:52 pmVery pretty! Love all the sparkle.
Nikki says
December 18, 2009 at 5:15 pmThis is gorgeous! Love the gold embossing! {SMILES}
Shelly Schmidt says
December 18, 2009 at 11:00 pmWonderful card- I do not think I have ever seen this stamp- I'll have to look it up- great card for new Years! TFS
Lori says
December 18, 2009 at 11:45 pmBeautiful card, Connie! Love all the sparkle and shimmer.
Melissa Riker says
December 19, 2009 at 11:16 pmLove it Connie!!!!
Nola Burkhard says
December 20, 2009 at 5:16 pmGood to see you back–love that card–perfect for the incoming year. CELEBRATE!
Selene Kempton says
December 20, 2009 at 8:46 pmThis is super pretty Connie! Fantastic job!
tiffany says
December 21, 2009 at 1:37 pmGreat job with the sketch!!! I loved how you turned it!! Love this stamp too, I have it but have not inked it up yet!! Note to self to ink this one up before the new year is gone!!