Tuesday, November 22, 2011

Skipping Stones Designs sketch challenge



supplies: white and dark aqua cardstock, Hero Arts CG377 Merriest Christmas Wishes, Our Daily Bread Designs "Peace & Joy" (snowflake), Brilliance Peacock tri-color ink, tiny buttons, Jillibean Soup twine

I found the most darling sketch this morning at the Skipping Stones Designs blog!

You must go see what the design team did with it - so many wonderful adaptations!  I thought I was done making cards until after Thanksgiving, but I just couldn't resist this one.  And I know I'll use it many more times in the future; I've already saved it in my sketch file.  It's one by Chan Vuong.  Thanks, Chan!

23 comments:

donna mikasa said...

Your card just caught my eye in Google Reader! It's gorgeous and I agree that the sketch is a winner! So is your card!

I hope you and your family have a wonderful, blessed Thanksgiving! Hugs!

Sue McRae said...

Fantastic colours for a holiday card Lin!

Savannah O'Gwynn said...

OHHH! I would never have put these colors together for Christmas--but they WORK! And I LOVE it! I LOVE your snowflakes--love the small button centers! FUN!

Karin Ã…kesdotter said...

Oh Lin - what wonderful colors for a Christmas card. I just LOVE what you create with that adorable HA stamp. (well any stamps for that matter (-: ) So impressed by your amazing designs and fabulous creativity.
Thanksgiving hugs from me who is very thankful for all the inspiration I get when I come here.

Elin Larsson said...

Wonderful card Lin! I'm amazed by that stamp with the bird so beutiful colouring :)

Virginia L. said...

How gorgeous!! I love how you used that stamp (one that we have in common)!! I love the colors and your take on the sketch is superb! Happy Thanksgiving to you and family, Lin!! xoxo

Karen B. said...

Holy bananas, this card is soo soooo pretty! I could stare at it for hours. What an absolutely fantastic take on the sketch, and thanks, too, for playing along over at SSD!

joy said...

Fabulous take on the sketch, Lin! Happy Thanksgiving to you and your family!

MarcyK924 said...

Oh, this is adorable! Love the colors and of course the SNOWFLAKES!! Your new blog layout is fabulous!!

Dawn T said...

awesome card Lin. Love the soft blues

Stephanie said...

Look at all of those gorgeous colors!!! Your card is just stunning, Lin! Love buttons and twine, too! Thanks so much for the inspiration and for joining us at Skipping Stones this week!

Jacqueline said...

Beautiful card Lin!! Love how you were inspired with the interpretation of the sketch!

Maureen Morton said...

What a refreshing color combo and an amazing sketch! You have done wonders here, Lin (when you should be in the kitchen - ha!). I will check out that blog for sure. Have a lovely holiday!

Judy1223 said...

I can see why you had to play along...that sketch is cute. Your card is PHENOMENAL, Lin...the colors are so beautiful, and the layout is perfect for the challenge. Best wishes for a very Happy Thanksgiving!

Elizabeth Allan said...

Lin your color combination is stunning! Wishing you a Happy Thanksgiving!

Jingle said...

This is beautiful! Thanks for playing along with us over at Skipping Stones Design!

Tiffany Ervin said...

Gorgeous! Love what you've done with the colors too, so sweet!

Suzanne C said...

Gorgeous colors! Love how you blended the greens and blues together. Beautiful Christmas card.

JoAnn V. (http://joboogie.typepad.com) said...

Super pretty! Love the colors! Thanks so much for playing along with us this week at SSD!

Happy Thanksgiving!
-Jo:)
http://joboogie.typepad.com

Barb Turpin said...

These colors are gorgeous! Love the little buttons and the color blend!

Wendy said...

This is fabulous Lin!!! I am going to have to check out this stamp by Hero. Is it one of those negative image stamps? I love those. Thank you so much for playing along with Skipping Stones Designs!! If you loved this week's sketch, wait until you see next week's!!! Enjoy your weekend!!!

wendyp said...

Absolutely gorgeous!! Those are two of my favorite colors and I LOVE the gradiation you've created with them! Thanks for playing along with Skipping Stones Designs!

Clare said...

WHOA! Lin, that background for the main image is AMAZING! You make me really want to stop being lazy with my distress inks! lol! ;)