Its already time for a brand new sketch at My Sketch World! I can't believe how quickly a month can pass - this last one has truly been a blur - in the best kind of ways so its all good.
Lately I've been seeing a shift on the way I make my cards - I don't know how to explain it and while artsy comes to mind - that doesn't entirely fit because they don't all turn out that way. I guess maybe more technique centered - hmmm getting there since this month's card started out with this piece of paper I created:
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| I used my Cuttlebug and the 6x6 Clouds Crafter's Workshop stencil to create this look over some Amy Tangerine Sketchbook grid paper - went to town blending with my Pan Pastels - the cool thing with Pan Pastels is you don't need a ton of colors to start with because they are so easily blended!! |
Now in the above photo (thanks to Instagram) the colors are very deep and dark I saved this one for a later project because I can't bring myself to cover it up, LOL. So I created another piece like it with lighter colors for my card.
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| The bright colors pop off kraft terrifically - used my embossed piece of paper tho' its hard to tell - in real life it looks good ; ) - layered paper, vellum (love this for a softening effect and have heaps of it to use), & punchinella - created a bursting sun on top with paper & washi tape, felt & punchinella, with a button on top - the letters are Jillibean - they were sitting on my table from using up extra paint on them (I often grab letters or chipboard when I have extra paint and use it up this way the pieces are set to go later and I don't waste my paint.) - butterfly and bling to finish off along with some doodles |
I can't wait to send this off to someone!!! What fun things/techniques have you tried out lately?
Here's the sketch I used - hope to see your takes on it soon!!
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| I rotated the sketch and instead of placing the paper under the strips I placed mine over - then I let my creative juices take over. |
Have super days friends!!! Only a couple more days until an uber big announcement here!!
What i love most about your card is the flower sunburst. Very creative and very pretty! I love your take on the sketch!!
ReplyDeleteHi Alison! Thanks for stopping by. I'm glad you liked my take on the sketch - I always wonder if people think I'm nuts since my creations tend to look a bit different in the end, LOL.
DeleteI actually said the words HOKEY DOODLE out loud, alone in my kitchen. This blew my mind!!!
ReplyDeleteWOW, hokey doodle??! LOL that's cute! May have to bust that one out sometime. Thanks for stopping by and your kind (and funny) words on my card Christa!
DeleteFABULOUS!!!!! FA.BU.LOUS! I would love to see a step by step on this- I've wanted to buy the pan pastels but haven't because I can't figure out how to make sure they STAY on my project once it's done- you did such an WONDERFUL job here!!! also- if you aren't on Instagram yet get on it and start broadcasting- I will be your first follower and most loyal one. :)
ReplyDeleteAww girl, you're such a great cheerleader! You always leave the most thoughtful comments (no disrespect to any other peeps leaving comments for real). Step x step, huh? I could do that! I was blessed with the chance to work with Pan Pastels through an SNR event - I've had no troubles with them rubbing off on anything and I don't use a sealer. I think the trick is to not apply them too thickly, work them well into the project, and sometimes I use water (it really creates cool effects) and then there is NO question about them staying. I think you'd really like them - you can get good control and you can erase - yes I said erase!! - them! I am on Instagram - just haven't used it very much - learning lots from you my friend! My name? is kndr2tch and I also have a feed on Facebook. I'd love for you to follow and would like to know how to follow you as well - you know I am soo not good at figuring this stuff out, LOL! Thanks for stopping by - hope you're not snoozing by now with this reply! giggle. (<--- PS - my daughter hates that I write giggle sometimes so now I do it more - you just wait until your girl is 12, oh man! Fun stuff tho'!)
DeleteYour card is GORGEOUS!!!!!
ReplyDeleteLove this card and your take on the sketch. The pan pastel background is wonderful - I've seen a few other artists working with it too, and wondered about them, so I read your comment above with interest. The card is gorgeous and the recipient is one very fortunate person to be blessed by you in this way!
ReplyDeleteOh wow! LOVE this card!!!!!!!!!!!!
ReplyDeleteFOUND YOU! (on Instagram) GOSH I wish Blogger would automatically email replies when they are posted! It would make things so much more interactive! I swung by to leave major love because that card is to die for when I realized duuuh I've already been here! I am SO off to the shops to get me some pan pastels now- they are freaking gorgeous!
ReplyDeleteTo follow people go to the left hand icon that looks like a list with a photo and hit "find friends" which should help you find people your know from FB. And lady you need to post more- your photos are gorgeous!
Love this card!!! The colors are amazing! It would brighten any day, for sure! Thank you so much for sharing it with us at Paper Issues! We featured you today! http://paperissues.blogspot.com/2012/07/hi-sunshine-card.html
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