As this week the sentiment should be the main focus of your project, I won't say this time - don't forget to add a sentiment lol ;)
I wanted to challenge myself in a new way. I don't normally do sketches, they scare me ;), somehow I feel that they usually limit my creativity rather than help... (the truth is I'm just not disciplined enough to follow them lol ;P). But I thought I would give it a go and the Sweet Stop sketch looked "inviting" enough to try...:)
I really enjoyed making this card. I finally had a chance to use this cool chipboard heart from my lovely candy I got from Hels some time ago (thanks again, hun!). By the way, Hels's new Sunday Stampers challenge is just to die for! ;)
I coloured the shapes with acrylics matching the fabulous spring colour palette from JUGS #76.
Then stamped the text stamp (I heat embossed it so it didn't "melt" under the cracle), distressed it with Walnut Stain DI and played with Viva's transparent crackle paint. I love the way it turned out. Depending on the angle, the heart either looks very aged or very sparkly ;).
The shape was quite big so I had to chop a few flowers off. I used them as accent embellishments, painted and distressed as before but instead of adding the crackle, they've been treated with Stickles and gems ;). The flourishes have been stamped with Walnut Stain DI.
The papers I used are DCWV Mariposa and K&Co, they were distressed and then machine sewn. This fabulous sentiment is from the Chew Cute set by Raindrop Echo. BTW, pop over to the challenge blog to get this week's freebie sentiments and to Whimsy Stamps to browse Ann's whole collection of fabulous word art!
As you can see I am still loving' the spring theme and the colours... And I think Kropek is enjoying the spring, too... He's got a new friend ;P. Caught them red handed (or red pawed????), enjoying the sun and each other's company! ;))
Make sure to see the inspiration from the rest of DT, the projects this week are outstanding!
Lots of weekend hugs! Thank you for visiting ;)
Challenges for this card:
JUGS #76 - Colour challenge
Catch the Bug - Baby steps
Craft your days away #16 - For Mum/special lady
Our Daily Bread Designs #53 - New Life
The Sweet Stop #100 - Sketch
Res-Q Challenge #74 - Be a surgeon
Wags 'n wiskers #50 - Spring
DYSU #11 - Add a bow
Creative cottage #35 - Spring has sprung
ABC Challenge - Q is for quote
Scrapbook Sisters #27 - Spring flowers
41 comments:
Beautiful card!
A really lovely creation, Joanna. I like the use of those pearl-topped dressmaker's pins. I often use them too.
They just add an extra texture, don't they?
Sue xx
Amazing ! so many elements but they all compliment each other perfectly.
Marie
What a completely beautiful card Joanna so fabulous love the sentiment! Thanks for sharing at the creative oottage hugs Rebekah xx
Your card is gorgeous! Great design!
Ummmmmmm, I'm kinda thinking your do WONDERFULLY with a good sketch - this composition if FANTASTIC! THIS card is a gorgeous showcase for the JUST US GIRLS colors - I'm delighted that you shared some of your WAY crafty momentum with us! {AND your kitty and FRIEND - hee hee - as WELL!} Adorable fun! THANKS, again!
what a sweet baby card, thanks for playing with Bugaboo this week! Joy DT
I saw your card on Our Daily Bread site and had to take a closer look. It's beautiful. I love the soft colors.
I love it, the colors are fabulous. Thanks for joining us at Do You Stack Up.
-Wenche
What a beautiful card. Full of so many yummy elements to look at. Hope you have a wonderful week...
Hugs, Linda
Awwwwwwwesome! LOVE this!!!
That's beautiful
kitten DYSU team
very pretty... and Kropek is handsome...bless! Thanks for joining in with the Sunday sTamper x
Incredibly pretty card! Thanks for joining in the fun at TCC this week :) Donna x
AWWWWWWWWWW...his card is stunningly lovely,sweet shabby chic!! Love the colors and that bow is beautiful! That quote is so heartwarming!! Thanks for joining us at The ABC Challenge this week! Good Luck! Hugs/sari
This is a gorgeous card I love the pretty, soft colours you have used
Thanks for joining in at CYDA this time
Jackie x
This is such a beautiful card ~ I love it! Sentiments are a refreshing change to images arent they.
Alicia xx
That is a beautiful one Joanna, LOL, I am like you, I am scare of everything, color challenge, sketch challenge, I just love to be free without any restriction, LOL! well, I realized that taking part in challenges that I am not comfortable with actually push me a little bit out of my comfort zone, and I liking it!
Your card is gorgeous! Great design!!!I just loved everything in your blog.
Congrats for all!!
hugs from Brazil
Cynthia
Joanna, this is sooo BEAUTIFUL!!! WOW! What a FABULOUS take on the challenge colors!!! GORGEOUS work! Thanks so much for playing along with Just Us Girls!
Oh wow, what a beautiful card! I love all of the embellishments--it is totally dreamy!!!
XO
Oh how sparkly and beautiful!! I love your details. Thanks for joining the ODBD Shining the light challenge this week!!
Such a beautiful card. I love it!! Thanks for joining us at DYSU this week xx
fabulous! Love the flowers! Thanks for playing RESQ challenge this week!
A gorgeous creation Joanna, your talent never ceases to amaze me. Hugs Suzanne x
Your card is beautiful! Love all the embellishments! But I love the picture of your cat and friend! So cute! Thanks for playing with Just Us Girls!
Very Pretty Card!
Wow, this is beautiful, thanks so much for joining in our challenge at ABC this week, your cats are so cute too,
Em.x
Stunning card, I love the colours and the fantastic vintage feel of it!
What a stunning card, it's beautiful
What a beautiful creation! Any mother receiving this for a new baby would hold it as a keepsake.
Beautiful card. Nice sentiment, papers, & embellishments.
WOW, what a gorgeous card and so many beautiful details!! Thanks so much for taking the time to play along in this weeks Shining the Light Challenge over at ODBD! Hugs and blessings, Sabrina
So glad you tried the sketch! Your card is just stunning with all the embellies and what a lovely sentiment! Your kitty looks like he found a long lost relative, they look similar!!! LOL!!! TFS
Thanks so much for playing along with Just Us Girls this week!
Hi!1 I'm so glad that you came to my blog..makes me happy!!!!!
Thanks so much for all your word....you're such a nice and sweet ladie....I love that a lot!!
Thanks again and came always ...I enjoyed
Hugs from Brazil
Cynthia
beautiful card! love the sentiment! thank you for playing this weeks Bugaboo challenge at catch the bug!
Ohhhh! Shabilicious! I love it! Thanks so much for playing with Just Us Girls!
gorgeous work :0)..thanks for joining us at WNW...hugs Debs x
lovely card and the sentiment is so sweet
Thanks for joining us over at Craft Your Days Away this time!
Dazie
x
What a lovely card! That heart is so pretty with the sparkly flowers. :o)
Beautiful creation Joanna, love it and BIG congratulations on your Stampman win, well deserved, a stunning piece. Tracy x
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