Sunday, July 29, 2018

The Paper Players #403: A Sketch Challenge from Claire

Hello Paper Players! It's Sunday and time for another fun challenge with a wonderful sketch from our creative hostess, Claire!



I really like this sketch!  It's versatile and perfect for any occasion, guy or gal! I made the following card for my bestie that recently had knee replacement surgery.  She's recovering wonderfully and can't wait to get back on the golf course!




The gorgeous flamingo is from the latest Stamp of Approval collection, "Tropically Yours," as part of a stamp set & dies called 'Stand Tall.'  I watercolored her with Catherine Pooler's new ink color, Coral Cabana, and a Zig blender pen.  The Canvas Grunge background (also from SOA), was stamped in the same coral ink as was the watercolored striped layer.  I'm just crazy about this new ink color and wanted it to be the star of the show so I added a black/white DSP scrap (Black Tie Gala) and some black/white twine for accent.  The sentiment is from the same stamp set. I used MFT's Tag You're It die to add the final layer and scattered some black gems (my bestie deserves some bling)!

For some very creative ideas, don't forget to visit the rest of the DT's blogs:


And just a few rules:
  1. Create a new paper project.
  2. Upload your project to your blog with a link back to The Paper Players.
  3. Provide a direct link to your blog post for your challenge entry.
  4. Please link your card to no more than FOUR challenges (including ours).
  5. Have fun!

Can't wait to see where this sketch takes you!  Thanks for stopping by ~ Have a wonderful week!
  

6 comments:

  1. Annie, I LOVE this FUN card! Your friend will cherish it. I have had my knees replaced and this sentiment made me smile! The mix of patterns is so bright and cheerful! You certainly made my sketch shine! I hope you have a fantastic week! XX

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  2. Annie... I had thought about a flamingo as well... but yours is just adorable!!

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  3. Love your mix of pattern and shapes. They add such a sense of movement and fun that work well with that adorable flamingo. This is such a great use of the sketch and really showcases its versatility. Great card!

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  4. That coral just pops with the black...such a cute and vibrant card! Your friend will be so happy to get it!

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  5. Annie you rocked this sketch! Love the flamingo, and I love coral with black and white!

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  6. Gorgeous Annie - love your paper combo and your flamingo is fabulous and especially appropriate for a friend with a knee replacement. i hope she is playing golf again soon. Fabulous card!

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