My First Card for Sketch Challenge #3

So I decided it was time to start doing my own cards for Sketch Challenge #3! They're due on September 20th and I normally do mine ahead of time to help give some inspiration to my stampers! My club members usually participate in this challenge, but I would absolutely love it if anyone else wanted to participate! Here, again is all the info:


We added a twist this time because it seemed rather simple and I want people to start using the Color Coach! I am offering four different color combinations from the Color Coach, you need to use one in your card.

First possible color combination: Main color: Gable Green; Coordinating Colors: Apricot Appeal, Cameo Coral, Bashful Blue; Complementary Color: Pixie Pink

Second possible color combination: Main Color: Ballet Blue; Coordinating Colors: Real Red, Creamy Caramel, Always Artichoke; Complementary Color: Pumpkin Pie

Third possible color combination: Main color: Perfect Plum; Coordinating Colors: Ruby Red, More Mustard, Close to Cocoa; Complementary Color: Barely Banana

Fourth possible color combination: Main color: Pumpkin Pie; Regal Rose, Rose Red, Ballet Blue; Complementary Color: Ballet Blue

So here's my first card! I used the first possible color combination.

Stamps: Floral (Background), Close as a Memory, Hugs & Wishes
Paper: Whisper White, Gable Green, Cameo Coral, Bashful Blue
Ink: Pixie Pink Craft, Cameo Coral, Apricot Appeal
Accessories: Certainly Celery Marker, Sponge Daubers, Sponge, Coluzzle with Circle Template, Small Oval Punch, Large Oval Punch, Crimper

I used a technique that I've been hearing about lately where you daub different classic ink colors onto the flowers with sponge daubers to get a variegated effect. I LOVE IT!

HAPPY STAMPING!

Sketch Challenge #3

Join us for Sketch Challenge #3! I found a great sketch to use on SUDSOL. It's on the simple side, so we're going to kick up this challenge with a COLOR CHALLENGE as well!

There are four possible combinations you can use:



#1 - Main color: Gable Green; Coordinating Colors: Apricot Appeal, Cameo Coral, Bashful Blue; Complementary Color: Pixie Pink

#2 - Main Color: Ballet Blue; Coordinating Colors: Real Red, Creamy Caramel, Always Artichoke; Complementary Color: Pumpkin Pie

#3 - Main Color: Perfect Plum; Coordinating Colors: Ruby Red, More Mustard, Close to Cocoa; Complementary Color: Barely Banana

#4 - Main Color: Pumpkin Pie; Regal Rose, Rose Red, Ballet Blue; Complementary Color: Ballet Blue

HAPPY STAMPING

Can You Say "WOW!"?

So, we had our club yesterday - we only had one person who couldn't be there - so there were 13 people there! That's a WOW too! The big thing that I want to share with everyone is the results of the latest Sketch Challenge that I gave to the group. Their creativity is flowing and the "challenge" part of it has really kicked in. You just have to see what they came up with. Here is a slide show (first you'll see the sketch and then my three samples):



Aren't they amazing!? So, "WOW!"

PS - If you click on the slide show, it will take you to the actual album where the pictures are and you can see who made which card!

My Samples for Sketch Challenge #2

So, I'm a day late, but I did promise a sample for the Sketch Challenge! I have three! I combined my Sketch Challenge #2 with a color challenge from SUDSOL - SDC 5.


Card #1: Punch Pals
Stamps: Punch Pals
Paper: Garden Green, Certainly Celery, Bravo Burgundy
Ink: Garden Green, Bravo Burgundy
Accessories: NEW Scallop Border Punch, Scallop Punch, 1/2" Circle Punch, 3/4" Circle Punch, 3/4" Square Punch


Card #2: Perfect Princess
Stamps: Perfect Princess, Floral Background, Hugs & Wishes
Paper: Certainly Celery, Blush Blossom, Almost Amethyst
Ink: Blush Blossom, Basic Black
Accessories: Rhinestone Brad, Dazzling Diamonds, 2-way Glue, Tag Punches, NEW Scallop Border Punch



Card #3: All in the Family
Stamps: All in the Family, Polka Dot Background, Short & Sweet
Paper: Close to Cocoa, Barely Banana, Sage Shadow, Whisper White
Ink: Close to Cocoa, Basic Black
Accessories: Taupe Grosgrain Ribbon, 1 1/4" Circle Punch, 1 3/8" Circle Punch, Designer Label Punch

Happy Stamping! Good luck with the challenge!

A New Challenge!

Okay, Ladies! It's time for Sketch Challenge #2! Are you ready!? I can't wait to see what amazing cards you come up with this time! I will come up with a sample tomorrow and post it. This one is due on Saturday, August 16th.

Rules: Preferably current Stampin' Up! stamps and use your imagination! I know you can do this!!

WOW! Check Out What My Stampers Can Do!

Well today is Club day and I have now scanned in all the cards that my stampin' ladies have made. Check out all these GORGEOUS cards!!



I am totally overwhelmed by how talented these ladies are!!