Big Flower, Tiny chick
I have to say, this was a tough sketch for me.
I create sketches after cards I have seen in magazines, on SCS or my own cards. During my break in December I put a lot of sketches together. The bad thing of working ahead is that I have no idea where that sketch came from. I am not sure about this card. I will definitely try again for another sample.
I started by looking for an image that would fit into the lower sitting rectangle of the sketch.
Boy…I love all the elements and flowers in the Stampin’ Up! catalog, but I wish there were more detailed images.
I finally settled on the little bird from the Fun & Fast Notes. It’s my favorite image from that stamp set.
The image was stamped on a 1 7/8″ x 2 1/4″ piece of Shimmery White cardstock with Black Stazon and colored Aqua Painter and classic inks (Summer Sun, Pumpkin Pie, Chocolate Chip and Old Olive and sponged the sky with Soft Sky ink and sponge dauber.
The image was layered on a 3/8″ bigger piece of Basic Black cardstock and a 1/4″ bigger piece of Shimmery White cardstock. After I added all the layers I paper pierced the edges of the image layer.
I punched flowers out of Summer Sun Cardstock with the Boho Flower punch. I sponged them first with Pumpkin Pie, then with Chocolate Chip. The smaller flower was sponged more with Chocolate Chip. I taped the flowers on the flower on the image and added a Fire Circle Rhinestone brad in it’s center.
My vertical layer measures 2 1/4″ x 4″ and is from the now retired Petals & Paisley Designer Paper pack. I added a white scallop border on the left, paper pierced a triple row on the top of the strip and wrapped Pumpkin Pie striped ribbon around it.
Both layers were adhered to a 3 3/4″ x 5″ piece of Soft Sky cardstock. I dry embossed circles on the right side of the designer paper and added three black brads on the bottom. The Soft Sky cardstock was first layered on a 1/4″ bigger piece of Basic Black cardstock, then on a sponged Pumpkin Pie card base.
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Comments
I think this card is absolutely adorable - you ROCKED it!
Posted by: Michelle | February 8th, 2008 08:33
I just LOVE this, Beate! It’s adorable! Such a cute little chickie!
Posted by: Charmaine | February 8th, 2008 08:34
I thought it was a much easier sketch! Of course, at midnight, everything is twisted by tired eyes, LOL! HUGS and I wish I was seeing you soon!
Posted by: Jenn | February 8th, 2008 08:41
Yes…at midnight, it’s all twisted. LOL! This is adorable, BEate…Love that chick!
Posted by: loricraig | February 8th, 2008 08:44
Super card Beate! It’s so cute!!!
Posted by: Dawn E. | February 8th, 2008 09:00
I love it Beate!! The flower is adorable and the eyelets at the bottoms are perfect!! Thanks for another fun sketch!
Posted by: Cambria Turnbow | February 8th, 2008 09:07
I love this card! The colours, the little chick, the flower…everything! You make such lovely cards!
Posted by: Jennifer Styles | February 8th, 2008 09:09
Too funny, B — we had scallops & paper piercing that top piece on the mind today, didn’t we?!! Love your little chick, the brads and striped ribbon!
Posted by: Sharon Harnist | February 8th, 2008 09:27
I love this sketch! Your card is adorable!
Posted by: Danielle | February 8th, 2008 09:58
GREAT CARD!! I saw this yesterday on SCS!! Love it, can’t wait to try out the sketch!
Posted by: Kim | February 8th, 2008 10:00
I love the coloring of the bird! I am not too good at coloring so this is very inspiring!
I rhink the layout is really cute!
Posted by: Jamie Sears | February 8th, 2008 10:03
This is a great card! Love that little chick…This is a great sketch too.
Hugs,
Michelle
Posted by: Michelle Buschur | February 8th, 2008 10:23
What a bright and fun card! I love how you added just a little bit of black!! Thanks so much for this fun sketch!!
Posted by: Laurie Schmidlin | February 8th, 2008 10:30
I love this card Beate. The tiny bird with the flower is priceless.
I think I did my sample wrong now that I see everyone elses. I guess I had my mind set on using a certain set and had to try and make it work:)
Enjoy your weekend.
Posted by: mj albright | February 8th, 2008 10:51
Absolutely love it, love the paper piercing on the art piece! I feel an urge to stamp that little chick!!
Posted by: rose kerry | February 8th, 2008 10:54
I love the flower detail! Now that I am back from vacation, I will have to get to work and complete the sketch challenge this weekend!
Posted by: Karen | February 8th, 2008 11:11
Beate, You have a magical gift. I don’t think I’ve ever seen anything of yours that was not beautiful or well made. This card is adorable!
Posted by: catherine aka muffincards | February 8th, 2008 11:37
I think this card is perfect! It is adorable! I love the flowers that you added to the stamped image. Thanks for the sketch challenge!
Posted by: Stephanie | February 8th, 2008 12:35
I started to post on this today but my sons been sick all day so it seems everytime I start something I have to stop…this is the cutest, CUTEST!!! card! Love the colors and love the cute little bird! I really love this. I am so excited about this sketch. It’s so very cute! I can’t wait to play. Thanks again, Beate for another great one! Take care!
Posted by: Jennifer Buck | February 8th, 2008 18:29
Sweet card and sketch Beate. LOVE the flower you added and how colorful the image is. Jennifer
Posted by: Lovetostamp6 | February 8th, 2008 19:48
Super cute card and sketch! I can’t wait to try it.
Posted by: amy | February 8th, 2008 21:41
I think it’s super cute!! HOpefully I’ll get a chance to play with it this weekend, TFS!
Posted by: Angie Tieman | February 8th, 2008 22:24
I love that little chick, he knows no limitations!! I love the sketch also. I hope I get to try it because it would be taking me from my “business as usual” layouts. LOL & TFS.
Posted by: Juanita | February 8th, 2008 23:18
My very first challenge entry (2) & a chance to fly by myself, so quite fitting that your sample included a bird. Like the colour in particular, especially the “grass” following through the dotted background colour & the orangey ribbon & flower bringing it all together.
Not sure just how to do all this!
http://www.splitcoaststampers.com/gallery/photo/806773?cat=500&ppuser=118751
http://www.splitcoaststampers.com/gallery/photo/806772?cat=500&ppuser=118751
Posted by: Valda | February 9th, 2008 01:16
Hey Beate- I posted my card on the post before this one but did not put my blog it is http://stampinbee.typepad.com (I was num 16)but maybe it does not matter because it is hyperlinked from my name. Thanks- Have a great wkend!!! Barb
Posted by: barb | February 9th, 2008 07:20
Don’t second guess yourself—you are an awesome lady with wonderful talent, as everyone else here can attest to. This card is no less gorgeous than all the rest!!!
Posted by: Lynn | February 9th, 2008 08:07
Beate, this is chick-i-liscious! I couldn’t agree with you more…SU! is lacking on “main image” stamps.
Posted by: Kerry D-C | February 9th, 2008 14:25
What an adorable card for your sketch!! I love it! (I hope I have a chance to play.)
Posted by: Rose Ann | February 10th, 2008 03:14
What a sweet little bird — I love these colors and his flower, B! Thanks for another great sketch!
Posted by: Sharon Harnist | February 22nd, 2008 20:42