It's Friday and that means Blogger's Challenge, as well as a new challenge for me: Sketch Frenzy Friday. I joined a group that will start creating cards based upon a sketch that someone in the group has "thrown down". Because I love sketch challenges (although sometime they don't love me back!), I think this is a great way to grow my creativity.
Here's my Blogger's Challenge sketch and card.
This is the sketch we were given.
As you can see, this is one of THOSE sketches that got the best of me. I created this card on Monday and had high hopes of returning to the sketch to "try again." Not so -- didn't happen!
The card base is Bermuda Bay and all the layers are from the Bermuda Bay Pattern Pack. I used the Upsy Daisy set to stamp in Whisper White craft ink on the patterned paper. Then, it is just a matter of layers and ribbon. And no, this isn't the picture that I gave to my hands. My hands and my head just flat did not communicate on this one -- but I did finally open up my Hodgepodge Hardware and use a piece. Did I ever share that I hoard these pieces as well? I have whole kits that have retired -- what is up with that?
Here's the sketch for the Sketch Frenzy Friday group:
I think I've kind of skewed the sketch getting it in, but you get the idea. Here's my card and this one came to me EASY!
I started with a base of Crushed Curry. The next layer is Soft Suede and I've run it through the Big Shot with the new embossing folder in the Occasions Mini. This one is awesome because it looks different on each side and I really think you could use either side! I think this looks like a rug you would put out at your front door to scrape the mud off your boots -- how romantic is that? But, I really like it!
I stamped the image from A Flower for All Occasions in Chocolate Chip Ink and colored the image using my markers. I colored the can with Sahara Sand, the frog in Old Olive and the flowers in Crushed Curry and Soft Suede. I finished it off with the Crushed Curry polka dot ribbon (opposite side) and added some bling brads for a hint of sparkle. Although you can't see it, before I embossed the Soft Suede, I shimmered it with my homemade shimmer spray and it really looks cool. You gotta love the shimmer!
If you are interested in seeing what everyone else in the group did with the sketch, check my sidebar and click on their names for their challenge entries.
Off to check everyone else's work -- I love how stampers share and encourage one another -- it just feels good! God Bless!
Both cards are great!!! I love what you did with our sketch from Bloggers Challenge!!
Posted by: tiffany bauer | 05/27/2010 at 01:30 PM
I love your card. Beautiful job!
Posted by: Tammy Baldwin | 05/25/2010 at 10:32 PM
I love this card! "A Flower for All Seasons" is so cute and I love the texture you added with the impressions folder.
Posted by: Angela Walters | 05/24/2010 at 08:05 PM
Both of your cards are super! I love the BC card using Upsy Daisy (can't ever go wrong with that set!) and love how you stamped on the DP! The second card is charming also! Don't be so hard on yourself; you did GOOD!
Posted by: Margaret Raburn | 05/24/2010 at 05:11 PM
These look like they were both fun to make. You did a great job!
Posted by: Nola | 05/24/2010 at 02:59 PM
Both cards are beautiful. Don't look like you struggled with the sketch.
Posted by: Mary Jo Price-Williams | 05/24/2010 at 06:24 AM
Great cards, I think you did with the sketch and I love the Bermuda Bay with the white ink!
Posted by: Kim Howard | 05/23/2010 at 09:21 PM
Lovin both your cards but the first one, is my fav...the upsy daisy stamp was perfect.
connie paxman
Posted by: connie paxman | 05/22/2010 at 11:47 PM
Both of your cards are quite lovely Tami! I especially love how you stamped right on the designer paper! Well done! :D
Posted by: Kimberly Gajewski | 05/22/2010 at 10:05 PM
Love the look of the lattice folder on Soft Suede. Reminds me of a basket! Very cute! Love the Bermuda card with the DSP! Gorgeous!
Posted by: Donna Schneidtmiller | 05/22/2010 at 01:31 PM
I like how you used the dsp to create this cute card! Love that Upsy Daisy!
Posted by: Lisa Bohler | 05/22/2010 at 10:24 AM
r cards- the hardware is great- I have a terrible time using the hardware! Great challenge cards!
Posted by: Shelly Schmidt | 05/21/2010 at 10:04 PM
Don't you love that new lattice embossing folder!! Good job Tammy!!
Posted by: Connie Smith | 05/21/2010 at 05:09 PM
I love both your cards!! But I so love the Sketch Frenzy card!! I love how the cardstock took on a basket type weave with the embossing folder -- it looks so different in this colour on this card -- LOVE IT!
Posted by: Kathryne | 05/21/2010 at 12:31 PM
Hey these turned out just fine. Love the Upsy Daisy stamped on the patterned paper in the white (looks fantastic) and your 2nd card is so cute Going to check that group out. I think it's great you are challenging yourself by joining a sketch group like that.
Posted by: Ida | 05/21/2010 at 11:07 AM
Both of your cards are great! I do especially like what you did with your Sketch Frenzy card!
Posted by: Pam Browne | 05/21/2010 at 11:06 AM
Great cards, don't you hate when you just can't "see" it!
Posted by: Gerrie | 05/21/2010 at 09:22 AM
Great cards. Love the color combination on the first. The background on the 2nd is wonderful.
Posted by: Barbara Washington | 05/21/2010 at 08:52 AM
Beautiful, Tami...the Bermuda Bay card is striking...and love the second card with the little frog!
Posted by: Connie Babbert | 05/21/2010 at 08:48 AM
Great use of the sketches on both cards, love the simplicity of the 2nd and the color combination of the 1st.
Posted by: Lisa Somerville | 05/21/2010 at 08:28 AM
Love both of your cards! Isn't the SU embossing folder AWESOME!!! I love it!
Posted by: Melinda | 05/21/2010 at 08:20 AM
both of your cards rock!!
Posted by: Brenda Taylor | 05/21/2010 at 08:14 AM
I LOVE the BB and silver combo on the first card, and this little frog is adorable on the second one. I enjoyed reading your post and can relate on many levels (I have hoarded hodgepodge too)! Nice job :-)
Posted by: Marsha | 05/21/2010 at 08:09 AM