Another day, another Papertrey challenge from Nichole! Today's challenge is a sketch challenge that you have to print out and connect the dots to figure out, then make a card using the sketch...it is in conjunction with the announcement of another exciting product Papertrey will be offering. Go visit Nichole to find out!!!
Anyhow, I took inspiration from one of my little squares in my tribute frame, the one with the little pearls and expanded it a bit and used different colors. I used all stamps from the With Sympathy set and the colors Ocean Tides, Aqua Mist, Vintage Cream and a little Kraft - nice calming colors that remind me of the beach. My favorite details is all those lovely little pearls, I picked up a pretty good sized package of varying sizes at Michael's for like $3 or something.
Here is a little up close detail of the grass and flowers. I did stamp the grass in Aqua Mist first then in Ocean Tides to add depth, you can barely see it though. The swirl on the Kraft strip was stamped in Ocean Tides and Vintage Cream.
Supplies:
Stamps: With Sympathy (PTI)
Ink: Ocean Tides, Aqua Mist, Fresh Snow
Cardstock: Vintage Cream, Kraft, Aqua Mist, Ocean Tides
Other: Scallop Edge Punch (SU!), Adhesive Pearls, Ocean Tides Satin Ribbon (PTI)
I am really having fun looking at all of the creations via Nichole's blog, haven't gotten completely caught up but there are lots of WOW cards from yesterday!!! Thank you to all who have been leaving me super nice comments, I appreciate them more than you know. Have a good weekend, I do have more to share so come on back tomorrow, the celebration continues:)!
This is so lovely....what a beautiful color combo and those flowers are sweet as can be!
Melis
Posted by: Melissa Phillips | February 07, 2009 at 12:27 AM
Simply elegant. What a perfect understated card to let someone know you care!
Posted by: jencaputo | February 07, 2009 at 01:25 AM
This is absolutely stunning - Beautiful! I especially like the pattern you created on the kraft piece!
Posted by: Sandy Kay | February 07, 2009 at 07:52 AM
Very soft and soothing card! BEAUTIFUL! :D
Posted by: diane mcvey | February 07, 2009 at 08:00 AM
This card is so pretty---I really need to make a Sympathy card, but I was wondering if I could pull it off with the sketch---this helps! Thanks so much---I love the pearls---great job!
Posted by: Kathleen | February 07, 2009 at 08:19 AM
super cute!!
Posted by: Regan | February 07, 2009 at 09:05 AM
so very sweet and pretty!!
Posted by: Angela R. | February 07, 2009 at 10:49 AM
Love those pearls. Beautiful carad
Posted by: Lynn P | February 07, 2009 at 12:15 PM
I just love this. Simple, yet perfect little details.
Posted by: Laura Sneden | February 07, 2009 at 01:19 PM
Beautiful, TFS
Posted by: Juanita in Ohio | February 07, 2009 at 03:08 PM
Beautiful card. I love these colors together, especially the swirl panel. Thanks for sharing.
Posted by: Kathy W | February 07, 2009 at 03:42 PM
Yes, very calming. I love this card immensely. TFS!!!
Posted by: Melissa D. | February 07, 2009 at 11:19 PM
WOW! WOW! WOW! Its just elegant and stunning and and and!!!!!
Posted by: Kimberly Crawford | February 08, 2009 at 10:04 PM