Wednesday, September 23, 2009

Sketchfest- Day 4!

I'm feelin' sketchy... he-he! Okay, so this week has been super fun with all the sketches at the Caardvarks blog from the super talented, Heidi Van Laar. This is today's sketch:

I flipped and flopped the sketch, but ended up using it as is, but pushing the design up more towards the top. This is what I created:

I used papers from K & Co. Cut-n-Paste collection and the the border and brad are also from K & Co. Flowers are from MM and stamps are Scenic Route and Impress Rubber Stamps. There is something wrong with my sewing machine, so I faux stitched the border.
A close up:
I achieved the look I was going for: Shabby Chic. This card is for Mamaw, Stephen's grandmother who is turning 85 (I think) on Monday. She loves handmade stuff and saves every card I give to her- which makes me want to make something fabulous for her! The pics didn't turn out very good- it's been really rainy here in Louisville today. Enjoy anyway!

11 comments:

  1. great choice of colors.Beautiful card.

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  2. How cute! I love the shabby chic calendar look!

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  3. I think the pics are great, but you are right, the day has been stinky!

    Mammaw is going to love it. It has a bit of an old fashioned kind of beauty. I love the colors. These beautiful cards are gifts.

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  4. What a cute, clever way to do this adorable card!

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  5. Wow, just beautiful Amanda! Love the fresh colors and that oh so cool calendar!

    (-: Heidi

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  6. AMANDA!!! this is just SOOOOOOOOOO FABULOUS--i love everything about your beautiful and clever card!!! (ps: i cannot believe that is FAUX stitching...it looks completely REAL!) :)

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  7. you totally rock! This is a beautiful card and anyone would adore it. Don't you just love grandmothers?!

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  8. I JUST LOVE YOUR CARD, YOU NAILED THE SHABBY CHIC LOOK YOU WERE GOING FOR. THANKS FOR SHARING. ~DIANE

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