Ladies, one of the best ways to be inspired is to use any of the SCS Challenges as a spring board. No more laying awake at night trying to figure out a color scheme or layout option.
I really needed to come up with a card for a Valentine's Day Swap but was stumped until I came across Sketch Challenge # 159. The main block image is a single stamp from Sweet Shapes and is stamped with Pretty in Pink. The hearts from Sweet Shapes were stamped with Purely Pomegranate and then the corresponding outline was stamped with Versamark and embossed with Iridescent Ice embossing powder. This piece was then mounted onto a piece of Purely Pomegranate cs and then Close to Cocoa cs. The lower half of the card is Pretty in Pink. To create some texture without using designer papers, I used a good ol' background stamp, Print Pattern, embossed with just clear embossing powder. More Close to Cocoa was used a border for this component of the card. I then used my white gel pen to create highlighting on the hearts as well as give depth to the diamonds on the background. All of this was then attached to the base cardstock, Purely Pomegranate (one of my FAVORITE colors). I finished off the card with some wide Chocolate Chip grosgrain. To add something unexpected to the ribbon, I stamped my sentiment directly onto the ribbon with white craft ink. The base cardstock is Purely Pomegranate (one of my FAVORITE colors).
After I finished my card, Julia posted a Way to Use It Challenge centered around embossing. Well, I guess that my ESP was working and I was ahead of the game for once. Try a challenge or combine two and see what you can create!
This is really pretty. I love to particpate in the SCS challenges, too. I just wish I had more time.
Posted by: Debbie Seyer | January 29, 2008 at 10:24 AM
Wow! I love this card!
Posted by: Stephanie (sluman) | January 29, 2008 at 10:56 AM
I love this card, so much dimension and great color combo.
I found you on SU blog roll, love your work and blog. looking forward to visiting.
Posted by: Kathy | January 29, 2008 at 11:20 AM
Found you on the blog roll! very pretty card! Can't wait to see more!
Posted by: Trina | January 29, 2008 at 05:44 PM
This is really nice! I'll have to check out the challenges on SCS ... I always use the same paper and rarely go out of my comfort zone!
Nice work! :)
Posted by: Kristilyn | January 30, 2008 at 04:08 PM
What wonderful colors. I love how you stamped on the ribbon!
Posted by: Debbi (Motherof6) | January 30, 2008 at 10:58 PM