Sunday, November 6, 2011

Stampin Queen's Sketch Challenge #11

Have you checked out this week's Stampin Queen's Sketch Challenge SQSC11 yet?  If not click here to check out what the guest designer's have come up with and all their fabulous cards. 

This sketch has tons going on  in it, but you can make it as simple or as complicated as you want.  Don't let it scare you off as there are prizes this week and you won't want to miss out on!

As in past week's I'm sticking to my "Holiday" theme with a vintage flair.  I chose the family silhouette from the Welcome Christmas stamp set (pg 36 IB&C) for my stamped image.  The image was stamped in Early Espresso ink on Whisper White cardstock.  This piece of cardstock was mounted on a 1 3/4 x 2 1/2" piece of Garden Green.  


The card base is Whisper White cardstock layered with a 5 1/4 x 4 piece of Cherry Cobbler that was texturized with the Snow Burst  Textured Impressions Embossing Folder (12406 pg 33 Holiday Mini).  I loved the plaid papers in the Frost Wood Lodge Designer Series paper (124002) pg 28 Holiday Mini) so decided to layer pieces of this DSP onto Garden Green cardstock to make the two of the required panels in the sketch.  The third panel is a 1 1/2" x 3" piece of Crumb Cake that was texturized with the Stripes Embossing Folder (123128 pg 218 IB&C).  The edges were distressed with Crumb Cake ink for a vintage look.   

I chose the 3/8" Quilted Ribbon Satin Ribbon on page 20 of the holiday mini for my ribbon and bow.  I think it goes perfectly and adds a bit of country charm to my card.  The buttons are tied with thin strips of Garden Green cardstock. 

The sentiment is from the Merry Crittermas stamp set which retired last year. 

11 comments:

Debbie Martin said...

Nice card! I have been thinking about buying that stamp set.
Debbie
www.cleverandcute.blogspot.com

Shirley Pumpkin said...

Beautiful Card! I just love the embossing folder and the colors you used.

Hugs
Shirley

Shari Winterstein said...

This is a wonderful card. Thanks for blessing my day! :)

Patti said...

Penny, I really like the rustic look of this card. Great job with that sketch.

Stampin' Mom of Four said...

What a wonderful interpretation of this sketch! Love the color combination.

Dale Morin said...

What a great job you did on this challenge. Love the card.

Holly/Rubber Redneck said...

Awesome card!! I love how you embossed the saying too.

Lisa Kmiec said...

Beautiful card! You make that sketch look easy!

Yolanda said...

That is gorgeous! I thought it was a scrap book page. I will have to case that for a scrap book page. I LOVE IT as a card!

laurie said...

You did an awesome job on this sketch...looks beautiful!

Anonymous said...

Hi Penny! You card is lovely! I am also happy to inform you that you have been chosen to be spotlighted on the Stampin' Queens Sketch Challenge blog for your beautiful card! Thank you so much for joining in the fun! Stop by anytime to grab your "I've Been Featured" button! http://gettincrafty.typepad.com/stampin_queens_sketch_cha/2011/11/sqsc-11-spotlights-winners.html

Inky Hugs!
Cristena

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