Sorry for the late post today but I was busy finishing up my cards for today. I didn’t think I would be able to take pictures as it was rainy. We even had a thunderstorm! But the sun is out now and the wind is blowing so I was able to get my pictures.
Laura Fredrickson has a great blog, Scrapnextras, where she shares her lovely cards with us. One of the ideas she uses is to create a weekend sketch set. She takes several sketches, 1 stamp set, same colored cardstock, and some patterned paper to create 3 or 4 cards. I was inspired by this post to create my own sketch set.
Our Creative Corner has a color challenge this week, Bashful Blue, More Mustard, and Not Quite Navy. I decided to use those colors for my set. I then went looking and found several sketches that I liked. Finally I chose my stamp set. Here are my creations.
The first card uses the sketch from Page Plans. I had to get ribbon on my card so I used the horizontal element for my ribbon and layered 2 ribbons for some interest. I also stamped and cut out the little flowers from the image to pop some for some interest.
inside of card
Stamps: Eastern Blooms Paper: Bashful Blue, More Mustard, Not Quite Navy, white, Patterns Pack DS Accessories: Bashful Blue – More Mustard – Not Quite Navy – Old Olive markers, ribbon (wide – Ribbons And Bows Oh My ; narrow – JoAnn’s), silver brads (Pink Hedgehog), Notched Corner punch (retired), sticky tape, dimensionals
The second card uses the Our Craft Lounge sketch. I did change the flower element to a ribbon bow as the main image was large flower. I also used patterned paper for the strip at the bottom that was supposed to be a ribbon. Here is the second creation.
inside of card
Stamps: Eastern Blooms Paper: Bashful Blue, More Mustard, Not Quite Navy, white, Patterns Pack DS, Prints Pack DS Ink: Bashful Blue, More Mustard, Not Quite Navy Accessories: More Mustard – Not Quite Navy markers, ribbon (JoAnn’s), Not Quite Navy brads (Pink Hedgehog), Ticket Corner punch, Zots, sticky tape, dimensionals
The last card in my set uses the sketch from Verve’s Mojo Monday blog. I just got the Oval All stamp set and the new Scalloped Oval punch and decided to use them on this card. This one was fun to make and I like how it turned out. Nothing elaborate or hard on this card. Here is my creation.
inside of card
Stamps: Eastern Blooms, Oval All Paper: Bashful Blue, More Mustard, Not Quite Navy, white, Patterns Pack DS, Prints Pack DS Ink: Bashful Blue, More Mustard, Not Quite Navy Accessories: ribbon (Michael’s), Bashful Blue – More Mustard – Not Quite Navy brads (Pink Hedgehog), large oval and scalloped oval punches, sponge dauber, Zots, sticky tape, dimensionals
Hint: to hide the tails on your brads, use a piece of matching patterned paper and cut a strip as a decorative element.
Well what did you think of my sketch set? I really like the process as I was able to create 3 different cards from the supplies I had out. I have my monthly workshop tomorrow so I’m not sure I will get a chance to make a card to post. I may try to make a card for Sunday but the post will be late. Thanks for looking and have a great weekend!
Robbie
I like the idea of using different challenges with one stamp set. I will need to try that myself. I liked the designs, but I was not crazy about the colors. The blue and white I liked. Sandy
I love these cards Robbie – the colours work very well together and I love what you’ve done with the Mojo challenge.
Floral stamps are my favourite and you’ve shared some really lovely ideas here – love the background papers too!
Nice cards! Way to work those sketches baby! 🙂
WOW – Robie – you really rocked this Color Combo!!! All of your cards are just beautiful!!!
Thanks for playing along ;)!!!
Great card – love the colours and those stamps are fab too
They’re all beautiful! The color combo makes me think of Basic Grey’s new Marrakesh line…love ’em! Wonderful cards! Thanks for playin’!