Welcome to my blog. Today I'm showcasing an ultra feminine birthday card that combines both old and new Stampin' Up! products. The sketch I'm using as the guideline for this card is from Atlantic Hearts Sketch Challenge #628, created by Michelle and digitalized by Brandi. Here's the sketch:
Here's My Card:
The brush stroke stamp from Season of Chic is pretty large so I decided to make this card horizontally so I could get the spacing more evenly distributed. I wanted a feminine card with a clean look even though there's a lot going on in the sketch.
To achieve that I went for a monochromatic colour scheme and used one of the new incolours called Strawberry Slush. This color was around several years ago, and I always liked it. To achieve the gradient color swatching I stamped the first brush stroke full strength and then stamped off the second and the third images.
Supplies:
Stamps and Dies:
- Season of Chic #158810 - brush stroke image
- Artistically Inked #154542 - Happy Birthday sentiment
- Butterfly Gala #148580 - Butterflies
- Textured Note Dies #165555
The brushstroke image in the retired Season of Chic stamp set is wonderful for creating backgrounds.
I used a retired stamp set called Butterfly Gala and its coordinating punch to stamp and cut out the butterflies.
Cardstock:
- Whisper White 8 1/2" x 5 1/2" scored at 4 1/4" card base
- Whisper White cut two - front 5" x 3 3/4" and inside mattes
- Scrap for Textured Notes sentiment strip 3 3/4" x 1"
- Strawberry Slush cardstock 5 1/4 x 4" cut two for front and inside
Ink:
- Strawberry Slush #165286 (NEW 2025/26 Incolor)
Accessories:
- Dimensionals
- Butterfly Punch (R) - coordinates with Butterfly Gala Stamp Set
- Basic Rhinestones
- Self-Adhesive Sequins
Thanks for dropping by and checking out my sketch challenge card today. Make sure you visit the Atlantic Hearts Sketch Challenge blog and take a look at all the other entries and the design team cards. Have a great week, and if you like my card leave me a comment, it really makes my day.
HAPPY STAMPING!
PENNY TOKENS STAMPIN' SPOT
Penny Hanuszak, CDN Stampin' Up! Demo since 2006
8 comments:
Lovely monochromatic card. Great take on our sketch. Thanks for joining us at Atlantic Hearts Sketch Challenge.
sue n.
I love this, I love how you used a stamp for the swooshes and kept it all the same colour family, very pretty! Thanks for playing along with the Atlantic Hearts Sketch Challenge (AHSC).
Brandi R.
DT member AHSC
crzy4scrapbooking.blogspot.ca
Good afternoon, I just love all the tone on tone you have included in your card! Even your butterflies stamped on a similar color paper. Thank you for sharing.
Akaila S.
Design Team Member AHSC
the_paper_tinker on Instagram
Thanks for your comment Sue, much appreciated and a great challenge.
Thanks Brandi. I had so many ideas to do with this sketch, but monochromatic wins out most often. I enjoyed this challenge.
Thanks so much for commenting on my card Akaila. Glad you liked the tone on tone, it's one of my favourites to go to.
In general, I'm not a fan of pink - but I really like how your card came together. And I still have Butterfly Gala so I can play with Strawberry Slush.
Thanks so much for your comment Kim. I hear you on the pink thing..... I really like the soft pastels so the brightness of the Strawberry Slush was a little bit daunting at first, but then it grew on me. Love it now!
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