Saturday, October 8, 2011

Card Patterns Sketch #136

I am guest designing this week at Card Patterns!  The sketch is a fun one to play with and inspired me to pull out my pattern papers to create a patchwork background. 

The background papers are from My Minds Eye - Lost and Found II.  I sponged the edges of the ivory card base and the papers with Ranger Distress ink - Vintage Photo.  The main image was stamped two times using brown ink on pattern paper.  The flowers and leaves were colored with watercolor pencils and highlighted with white gel pen.  I hand cut the flowers from the second image and pop dotted them to create layers. The sentiment is from Verses Rubbers Stamps -  Let us Be Grateful - QQ0852-F.

Here is the lovely sketch:

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Thanks for stopping by!

Suzz
Posted by Suzanne C at 10:00 AM
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20 comments:

  1. Deborah FringsOctober 8, 2011 at 11:35 AM

    Suzz - this is lovely! I really like the neutral colours and the sentiment is just fab!

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  2. Lisa SomervilleOctober 8, 2011 at 1:10 PM

    Beautiful - love the added dimension of the flowers! Congrats on your Guest Design Spot!

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  3. Craft Addicts - Tracy EvansOctober 8, 2011 at 1:24 PM

    Beautiful card, love the dimension and gorgeous bow . Fabulous sentiment too. Tracy x

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  4. MargaretOctober 8, 2011 at 1:45 PM

    A beautiful card. I love everything about it.
    Margaret :o)

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  5. Heather RogersOctober 8, 2011 at 3:19 PM

    Absolutely beautiful Suzanne. Your hand cut flowers are stunning! :)

    Hugs~

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  6. BarbOctober 8, 2011 at 3:51 PM

    Wow!<-----I think I say that a lot when I visit you. :)

    Gorgeous card, Suzz! Love the neutrals and beautiful take on the sketch!

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  7. Dawn TOctober 8, 2011 at 4:37 PM

    this is just fabulous Suzz. Love the soft colours you used.

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  8. DianaOctober 8, 2011 at 8:05 PM

    super cool grateful card. love coming to visit!

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  9. LindaSOctober 8, 2011 at 8:22 PM

    Stunning colors and take on the sketch. I especially like the extra gorgeous colored flowers added to the card.

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  10. Virginia L.October 8, 2011 at 8:32 PM

    Love your take on the sketch! Gorgeous dimensions and monochromatic theme! Just beautiful!

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  11. TracyOctober 8, 2011 at 8:32 PM

    This is such a beautiful card Suzanne! I love those papers and you did an awesome job with the sketch. The stamping and watercoloring plus the 3D parts are just lovely. One of my favorites of your. :-)

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  12. Carla S.October 8, 2011 at 8:58 PM

    Gorgeous card, Suzanne! Love the papers and the beautiful images and sentiment! Wonderful take on the sketch!

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  13. RosOctober 9, 2011 at 5:15 AM

    This is truly Stunning!! how I adore those colours ... and as always one beautiful sentiment ...

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  14. Mona PendletonOctober 9, 2011 at 9:32 AM

    Congrats on your GD spot Suzanne! Your card is beautiful! Love the paper pieced flowers and subtle color combo! Thanks for the inspiration!

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  15. Kim DellowOctober 9, 2011 at 4:22 PM

    Just stunning! Big congrats on the guest spot. Kim

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  16. CherylOctober 9, 2011 at 9:33 PM

    Congrats on the guest design gig at Card Patterns! You've certainly created a gorgeous card for the occasion! Those flowers are so pretty and I love the monochromatic look. That bow is stunning! Thanks for letting me join in the fun at CR84FN!!! ~Hugs, Cheryl

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  17. Anna-KarinOctober 10, 2011 at 4:17 AM

    Lovely card! Wonderful combination of patterns and a perfect bow. Congrats on the guest DT gig!

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  18. craftimammaOctober 10, 2011 at 7:51 AM

    Oh wow, Sue, I love the colours on this gorgeous card and once again your colouring leaves me in awe. Love your take on the sketch too.

    Hugs
    Lesley Xx

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  19. JacquelineOctober 12, 2011 at 2:40 AM

    I hadn't seen this one - gorgeous, love the use of that sentiment!

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  20. ShirleyOctober 13, 2011 at 8:16 PM

    How very creative and wonderful take on the sketch. Love the colors and how you layered your images too!

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