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May 23, 2010

Sweet Sunday Sketch Challenge 70


Good morning - It's time for another Sweet Sunday Sketch Challenge! Here is the deal: make a card with this layout and use the InLinkz button down at the very end of this post to enter your card. The links will close on Friday at 10 PM (Mountain Time), and I'll randomly select one card to feature on my blog on Saturday. So, as long as your card is linked by 10 PM Friday, your card will be in the drawing. Be sure to link directly to the blog post or gallery image which features your card. You may post a picture of the sketch on your blog, but please save the image to your computer first. Use the keyword SSSC70 if you plan to post your card in an online gallery.

70 sketches??  Does that even seem possible?!  This week I thought it would be really fun to incorporate background stamping into the sketch.  Now, if you don't have a large background stamp, then you can use smaller stamps to create a larger image, or you can use chipboard flourishes, or hand draw an image.  So many options!  I decided to use this leafy image for my large stamp, but since it opened up toward the left side of my paper, I flipped the sketch and added my flowers on the right-hand side instead.  I can't wait to see your creativity on this one!

The Sweet Sunday Stampers also have amazing sketch samples to show you today, so stop on by to see:
Thanks for taking on the challenge this week! 
Karen


recipe - 
stamps: blooming button bits, turning a new leaf (both papertrey ink)
paper: kraft cardstock, fly a kite (october afternoon)
ink: memento rich cocoa, old olive
accessories: yellow pearls (kaisercraft), beautiful blooms 2 #1 die template (papertrey ink), 5/8" neutral brads (stampin' up!)

28 comments:

Melissa Sauls said...

Oh, this is sooo pretty Karen. What a great sketch too! Looks so elegant. :)

Nancy Riley said...

Love your card, Karen! Those big 'ol white brads in the center of those adorable flowers are perfect!

Monia said...

Great card, I love it!

Jen Tapler said...

Fab card Karen!! We were on the same wavelength with the layered flowers! I was scared of this one at first, but when I figured out my flourishy thing, it all came together and I love it. Great sketch after all!! :-)

Marilyn (mlj-mlj) said...

Great sketch and fun flowers!

Lynn said...

Love your card Karen...Turning a New Leaf is one of my favorite sets and the colors of the flowers just pop!

Joanne B. said...

What a beautiful card! I love those flowers... and congratulations on SEVENTY sketches! Woo-hooooo!

Shannon Willis said...

Oh Karen, I love your card and the sketch challenge. I can't wait to try it. Your flowers are beautiful.

BTW, I left something for you on my blog. www.shannonscropstop.blogspot.com

Lisa Kind said...

Gorgeous card and wonderful sketch! I love the flowers and the addtion of the pearls! Lovely colors as well!

Pam Speidel said...

Hi Karen! I always look forward to your spectacular Sunday sketch challenges! Your card is fabulous and I may just have to case it! :)

Sylvia said...

Your card is gorgeous, Karen! Love all the little but beautiful details in it! Especially all the pearls along the branches/leaves :)
Thanks for another wonderful sketch (wow.. 70 beautiful sketch done so far.. I hope there will be at least 700 more ;-) )
Have a wonderful Sunday!
Sylvia

Pat (mspfd) said...

This is such a fabulous sketch! Love your card!

Vicki said...

Love everything about this Karen, Those flowers are fab and I love the leaves with the little pearls!!!

Lynn said...

Karen your card is lovely! The color combo with these pretty layered flowers and little pearls looks amazing!

Sue Upson said...

Thank you for another fabulous sketch Karen, really enjoyed this one xx

Kathy Martin said...

This is VERY pretty! I LOVE the flowers and the leaf stamp! :)

SmilynStef said...

Love this week's Sketch ... great layout.

Selene Kempton said...

Wonderful sketch! I really had fun with this!

Sharon Basel said...

Beautiful Karen! Love it all.

Nicole said...

Another fun sketch and super cute sample! Thanks for the inspiration ~ I had fun playing along! :)

maryr917 said...

love this weeks layout and your card is so pretty

Allison said...

Gorgeous sample! Love the colours and details!

Gisèle said...

Another wonderful sketch Karen. My favourite kind. Everyone's cards were so inspiring. Thanks!

Lea L. said...

Beautiful card....love those flowers! Awesome sketch too!

♥♥♥Lea

Laura (scrapnextras) said...

Clean and simply beautiful! Love the leaf as the flourish and the gorgeous clean design! WOW!

theCook said...

I got so inspired by this nice sketch, but had no stamp (I am a beginner in card making)... So I used inkscape to make the background I wanted... First I tried a flourish and then I decided for just some text. Hope it is considered as matching the challenge rules!

Sandybeaches said...

Thanks again for another fantastic sketch:)

Spicey Cat Chick said...

I always love your sketches and this was a real winner. I know I'm late, but still wanted to share my card. THANKS!
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