Dec 04 2008

A Sketch Challenge and More for Stamp Simply Celebrates!

Published by leslierich at 9:11 pm under Candyland, Cards, Other Fun Stuff

Peace on Earth Bird Dec08Today, I’m happy to be a sample maker for Cat’s sketch challenge, which can be seen here.  I love this sketch.  It’s very simple and can be interpreted a number of different ways, including flipped completely or turned on it’s side.

I’m still making multiples of each Christmas card — at least two of each — but I made five of this card, which is exactly how many of those pretty snowflakes I had.  The bird and sentiment were stamped in Night of Navy craft ink on Shimmery White cardstock and embossed.  I placed dimensional dots of Stardust Stickles on the designer paper snowflakes.

This is a great sketch for mass producing cards, but all the cutting and embossing of those nested ovals, the embossing of the image and sentiment, setting eyelets, and creating the embellishment multiple times was, perhaps, a little too time consuming this late in the game.  I’m going to have to step up the pace, and soon!

The embellishment is a glittery snowflake by Imaginisce (purchased locally), with a large silver eyelet encircling a white pearl, and a silver cord bow added for a little extra touch of holiday pretty.

Snowflake Close Dec08More samples made with this sketch are being shared by Darlene, AJ, Heather, Julie, Susan, Tammy, and LeAnne.

As for the rest of today’s activities . . .

You can find blog candy at Barb’s and Cat’s.

There’s another challenge at Sharon’s.  It’s her regular Friday Stamp Simply challenge that so many of you enjoy.  Today you can combine it with Cat’s sketch, as Sharon did, for a double challenge!

I hope you’re enjoying the Holiday season without too much stress and hustle.  Our little party is meant to be fun and stress free, so play if you can!  The card recipe is listed below.  Have a wonderful day!

  • Stamps:  Winter Birds (Inkadinkado), Hero Arts Sentiment (old)
  • Paper:  Shimmery White, Night of Navy, silver metallic, Diane’s Daughters designer paper
  • Ink:  Night of Navy craft (pigment)
  • Accessories:  Eyelets, silver cord, Kaiser pearl, clear embossing powder, Stardust Stickles, Spellbinders oval nesties

36 Responses to “A Sketch Challenge and More for Stamp Simply Celebrates!”

  1. # notimetostampon 04 Dec 2008 at 9:16 pm

    I love it, Leslie - absolutely LOVE it!!! I think Inka truly has *got it* with all their beautiful bird images — this one is lovely and your entire design is over the top!!! What great cards to send and receive!!! So glad you played — and it IS a truly great sketch!!! Thanks so much!!!

  2. # Julie Koerberon 04 Dec 2008 at 9:59 pm

    Leslie, this card rocks — just shimmery and cool almost like a snowflake itself! Very pretty!

  3. # » Stamp Simply and a Sketch - Day 5on 05 Dec 2008 at 12:29 am

    […] is some wonderful inspiration for CAT’s sketch: AJ Darlene Heather Leslie […]

  4. # Elenaon 05 Dec 2008 at 2:54 am

    Love this card! Very elegant! Beautiful stamp and very pretty embellishments! Thank you for the inspiration Leslie!

  5. # cathy tidwellon 05 Dec 2008 at 3:58 am

    OMG!! This absolutely stunning! That snowflake and the colors you used…WOW! Gorgeous!!

  6. # Janineon 05 Dec 2008 at 4:09 am

    Leslie what a lovely card!! Blue and white are so pretty together and that snowflake is the perfect touch!!
    Have a wonderful day!

  7. # Heatheron 05 Dec 2008 at 4:31 am

    This is beautiful, the colours and snowflake make a delicate, icy image.

  8. # Lynetteon 05 Dec 2008 at 5:19 am

    Stunningly beautiful!

  9. # Cindy Haffneron 05 Dec 2008 at 5:48 am

    So very pretty, TFS.

  10. # Diane Lapointeon 05 Dec 2008 at 6:28 am

    This is beautiful Leslie!!!

  11. # LeAnneon 05 Dec 2008 at 6:29 am

    So pretty, it just sparkles! TFS!
    LeAnne

  12. # Linda Eon 05 Dec 2008 at 6:33 am

    What a beautiful card, Leslie! I love the snowflak and your use of white space.

  13. # Conniecrafteron 05 Dec 2008 at 6:50 am

    So pretty, fresh, I love it, great inspiration, I need to get my cards done and was running out of ideas!

  14. # Rose Annon 05 Dec 2008 at 7:00 am

    Your card is gorgeous, Leslie!! I love the beautiful image, and your colors are so pretty!! I love the snowflake with the pearl center as well!! So lovely!!

  15. # Dianeon 05 Dec 2008 at 7:02 am

    Beautiful, peaceful and calm card…love it! I did one for this sketch, but my is ever so busy! http://www.nelliesnest.blogspot.com

  16. # Bev J. (Maxell on SCS)on 05 Dec 2008 at 7:07 am

    Your card is so pretty-what a great snowflake! tfs

  17. # Laura (scrapnextras)on 05 Dec 2008 at 7:19 am

    Oh so pretty! Love that image and the delicate snowflake is so perfect! Love it!

  18. # marisa (whiterockmama)on 05 Dec 2008 at 7:50 am

    Great job on this card! Love the snowflake!

  19. # barb schramon 05 Dec 2008 at 8:10 am

    Love the snowflake! And the bird stamped image is terrific! What a stunning card, Leslie!

  20. # Gabriela Divineon 05 Dec 2008 at 8:21 am

    Such loveliness! One question: am I on your Christmas card list yet? (I adore the snowflake, brad and mettalic cord).

  21. # Veltaon 05 Dec 2008 at 9:03 am

    Just Beautiful Leslie ~ I can see the simplicity and elegance in this card and think I will use this layout to make some of my Christmas cards this year. TFS :)

  22. # nancy littrellon 05 Dec 2008 at 9:06 am

    So, so sparkly and gorgeous! Makes me wish I lived in snow country :-) I love your choice of N of Navy with the white. So clean and crisp. Every little detail is just perfect as always. Ok, where did you get the dazzling snowflake? Can’t wait to see IRL :-) TFS…..hope to play later as I do need to make a few more cards….

  23. # Stamp Simply Celebrates Day 5 « bits & pieceson 05 Dec 2008 at 9:14 am

    […] check out these fabulous blogs to see samples of CAT’s Sketch Challenge:  Darlene, AJ, Leslie, Julie, Susan.  And please bear with us all as we are uploading throughout the night — all will […]

  24. # DeborahLynneSon 05 Dec 2008 at 9:22 am

    This is sooo gorgeous Leslie! I love the sketch as well– and your snowflake treatment is just perfect!

  25. # Cindy H.on 05 Dec 2008 at 10:27 am

    Such a gorgeous card!! TFS

  26. # Jerri Kayon 05 Dec 2008 at 1:19 pm

    Simply fabulous Leslie, I can appreciate the snowflake! Daniel and I were walking along Michigan Avenue today in Chicago and it started snowing. It’s the first time he’s seen snow and my 3rd time. It was only flurries, but very pretty. I now have a whole new appreciation for snowflakes . . . .LOL!

  27. # Lois (clownmom)on 05 Dec 2008 at 2:56 pm

    That snowflake is absolutely beautiful! Funny thing, I used the same stamp for my card for CAT’s sketch challenge, but my card looks so different than yours. It just goes to show that there are so many ways to use the same supplies!

  28. # Darlene (SCS: akronstamperdpk)on 05 Dec 2008 at 6:31 pm

    WOW … this is stunning! LOVE that snowflake … beautiful and the card really makes it POP!! Absolutely gorgeous … love it in the blue & white too!!

  29. # Elaineon 05 Dec 2008 at 7:58 pm

    Lovely! Just the right amount of detail so you can notice a little something new every time you glance at the care (this is the 2nd card that I’ve been going back to view over and over!) LOL

  30. # Becca Feekenon 05 Dec 2008 at 8:11 pm

    Leslie, this is stunning!!! I love the images you picked and that snowflake is dreamy!!

  31. # Carla H.on 05 Dec 2008 at 10:12 pm

    Leslie, what a pretty and peaceful card! Luv the birdie xoxoxo

  32. # Joan Frickeron 06 Dec 2008 at 3:44 am

    Oh my goodness, Leslie this is beautiful. I love the bird and the white and navy contrast. Great job!

    Joan

  33. # Micheleon 06 Dec 2008 at 7:00 am

    Beautiful; so elegant!!

  34. # Linda Bullardon 06 Dec 2008 at 7:22 am

    OMG, Leslie!!! I absolutely love what you’ve done with this sketch! I am smitten with that gorgeous purpley hued snowflake designer paper. And thanks for the reminder of some paper snowflakes I have. Linda

  35. # Vickion 06 Dec 2008 at 11:28 am

    What a clean and simple design…….. this is SO elegant…………….pretty……. wow!

  36. # ChristineCreationson 06 Dec 2008 at 4:07 pm

    Just gorgeous Leslie…I love the purple too…very classy.

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