April has sure been living up to its reputation for rain showers but it's been really on the cold side which isn't normal for this time of year.
Our townhouse complex is being re-roofed and our unit is one of the first to be done so there is a lot of pounding, things dropping and general chaos as the work progresses. I am however thoroughly "over the roof" that it's finally getting done! Unfortunately with the lack of sunshine its a slower go than one would expect. Today I'm excited to share a "new to me" sketch challenge called Atlantic Hearts Sketch Challenge. It was recommended to me by my stampin' bestie Sheri, who often participates in their weekly challenges. Her comment was this is a great challenge site because the design team give lots of feedback and there are always fun challenges. Well that was enough to get me looking.
Here's the Sketch Challenge Atlantic Hearts #572:
I'm continuing to make Anniversary cards and this one is quite elegant. It began with an 8 1/2" x 5 1/2" Crumb Cake card base that was scored at 4 1/4". A layer of Gorgeous Grape measuring 4" x 5 1/4" was added next and followed by a beautiful sheet of Perennial Lavender designer series paper. I love the artistry of these papers.
For the oval on the card sketch I chose a floral oval wreath from the retired Eden dies. I debated about using a purple toned cardstock for the oval, however decided to use basic white to tie it in to the beautiful flowers in the dsp. I'm glad I did as it lent a folksy whimsical look to the card.
At the top of the wreath oval I added some Gorgeous Grape and Lost Lagoon lavender sprigs and a Lost Lagoon taffeta ribbon. I also randomly placed fine Purple Shimmer Gems to add some sparkle. The Happy Anniversary sentiment was stamped with Versamark and Lost Lagoon inks and heat set with Clear Embossing Powder.
HAPPY STAMPING!
PENNY TOKENS STAMPIN' SPOT
Penny Hanuszak, CDN Stampin' Up Demo since 2006
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6 comments:
I'm sooooo glad you found us!!! Your card is beautiful--love how you used the die for the main oval--brilliant!! Hope to see you again at Atlantic Hearts!!
Love your card Penny!!! The white floral frame is perfect to showcase the lavender pattern paper! Beautiful. Thanks for joining me at the AHSC. :)
What a beautiful way to highlight those gorgeous papers! So very pretty! We are happy you played along with our sketch this week at Atlantic Hearts and now that you've found us, please come back again soon!
Very pretty card, I love the floral frame and the lavender paper is so pretty! Thanks for playing along with the Atlantic Hearts Sketch Challenge (AHSC).
Brandi R.
DT member AHSC
crzy4scrapbooking.blogspot.ca
Wonderful that you found Atlantic Hearts!! I really love your creative take on the sketch. That stunning oval die cut is perfect for that element. Hope to see you again :-) Thank you so much for sharing your card at Atlantic Hearts Sketch Challenge.
Thanks so much Dena J, I so appreciated your comments on my card for AHSC572.
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