Live in the Sunshine

10/04/2011

Live in the Sunshine

Today there is another great sketch challenge at Try Stampin' on Tuesday. We would love to have you join us this week so be sure to check out what all the other Design Team members came up with.

Here's the sketch:

and here's my card:

Doesn't this card just make you smile?! As soon as I saw the round image on the sketch I knew I wanted to try and create a sunflower and use this sentiment from Pursuit of Happiness. I have been on a bit of a Clean and Simple kick lately as opposed to my usual lots of destressing, sponging and layering:) I think sometimes simple can be just as impactful.

For the base of the card I started out with Naturals Ivory and then using the Colour Spritzer Tool and a Soft Suede Marker I spritzed the whole base. Next I layered on the four strips of paper using a variety of colours and textures to add interest to the layout. For the main focal point I created the sunflower using the Blossom Party die and Daffodil Delight card stock and sponged the edges with the matching ink. The leaves were punched from Old Olive using the Blossom Petals Builder Punch then folded over and ran through the Paper Crimper. For the center of the flower I used one of the Big Pear Pizzazz Designer Buttons from the Spice Cake collection, then punched out a 1 1/4" Soft Suede Circle and embossed it with the Perfect Polka Dots Impressions Folder. I then poked 2 button holes and tied through some White Bakers Twine.

There you have it; a very clean card with a warm fall feel to it!

Stamps: Woodgrain, Pursuit of Happiness

Ink: Crumb Cake, Soft Suede, Daffodil Delight, Old Olive and Soft Suede Marker

Papers: Domestic Goddess DSP, Crumb Cake, Old Olive, More Mustard DSP (Regals Designer Series Paper Stack)

Accessories: Big Shot, Perfect Polka Dot Impressions Folder, Blossoms Party Die, Blossom Petals Builder Punch, 1 1/4" Circle Punch, White Bakers Twine, Sponges, Paper Piercer, Crumb Cake Taffeta Ribbon, Colour Spritzer Tool

Have a great day,