I really enjoy this time of year and strolling through our complex to admire all the lovely flowers. Right now there are a lot of Azaleas and Rhododendrons in full bloom, in a wonderful array of pinks, reds, whites and yellows. They are simply stunning. I took a photo of the walkway down to the pond to share with you. The Wisteria is in full bloom and so fragrant.

Here is the Atlantic Hearts Sketch Challenge #680 for this week. If you’ve never tried a sketch challenge and want an enjoyable way to use your craft supplies, joining a sketch challenge is a wonderful way to pass the time. Even if you don’t share your work on a blog or Instagram and simply create for your own enjoyment, you’ll be happy you took part.
Here's My Card:
I love the florals in the sketch, however because you can interpret a sketch in your own way, I chose to do another masculine birthday card featuring a mixture of stamps, dies and designer papers. Here is my interpretation of this week's sketch.
Supplies and Instructions:
Stamps and Dies:
- Cheers & Sips #SU165588 - "It's Your Day" and "Let's Celebrate"
- He's All That #SU159071- "To the Man who does Everything" and die cut for "It's Your Day" and "Let's Celebrate"
- Stylish Shapes Oval Dies #SU159183
Cardstock and Designer Paper:
- Basic Beige 8 1/2" x 5 1/2" scored at 4 1/4" for card base
- Pecan Pie - cut two mattes 5 1/4" x 4" for front and inside
- Pecan Pie strips - cut three - 1 and 1/8" x 3 3/4
- Pecan Pie cut one - 1 5/8" x 5" for center matte on card front
- Pecan Pie 2 1/2" x 3 1/2" for stitched oval matte
- Very Vanilla mattes Cut two - 5" x 3 3/4"
- scraps for sentiments
- Let's Go Fishing designer paper #SU161534 (R)
- 1 1/2" x 5" for center matted panel on front
- 1" x 3 3/4" for strips on either side of the center panel
- 3" x 2 1/2" for oval die cut
Ink:
- Misty Moonlight
Accessories:
- Dimensionals
- Pecan Pie gems - small
- Hatched Basic D - embossing folder for the Very Vanilla matte.
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A perfect card for anyone who loves fishing! Great texture. Thank you so much for joining the challenge at Atlantic Hearts.
ReplyDeleteThanks Dena J. Whenever I make a masculine card, I always ask for my hubby's constructive critic. He liked the sketch and my finished card. Yeah!
DeleteTerrific masculine card using this sketch! Thanks for sharing with us at Atlantic Hearts :)
ReplyDeleteThanks Alyson, appreciate the feedback.
DeleteLove all the texture and plaid--great composition!! Thanks for sharing at AHS!!
ReplyDeleteThanks Tammy, glad you liked the texture and the plaid. Appreciate your comment.
DeleteOh I love this, I love the fishing theme and wish I had that paper, it is great! Fabulous card! Thanks for playing along with the Atlantic Hearts Sketch Challenge (AHSC).
ReplyDeleteBrandi R.
DT member AHSC
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Thanks so much Brandi. Yes the paper is great and it makes the designing so much easier. Great sketch this week!
DeleteLove your masculine take on our sketch! thanks for sharing at Atlantic Hearts.
ReplyDeleteThanks so much Michelle. I'm one of those rare card makers who find masculine cards easier to make and cleaner than feminine cards. Appreciate your feedback.
DeleteA wonderful card, Penny! Love the masculine take on the sketch design. Thanks for joining us this week at AHSC. Cheers, Jolanda - DT
ReplyDeleteWhat a fabulous masculine card! I love everything about this---those papers are meant for each other for sure! Thanks for sharing this with us at Atlantic Hearts this week!
ReplyDeleteGirlfriend...you knocked the sketch out of the park with your Fishing card. Perfect card with the embossed texture and the fish pattern paper! KUDOS and thanks for sharing.
ReplyDeleteThanks so much Sheri. This was a different card for me with all the layers, but fun to create.
DeletePerfect for a fishmerman! But I'm mostly in awe of the flowers in your complex!!
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