Sketches

Card sketches make cardmaking so easy. It's like a room layout for your card. The hard part, the card design, is done for you...all you have to do is decide what colors/papers/embellishments/sayings you want to use.

     365 Cards is having a sketch challenge this week. You can check it out here. Even if you don't enter, check out the sketch; it's a great design that works for so many occasions.

     I knew right away the card I wanted to make using this sketch. I have some beautiful deep purple metallic cardstock and coordinating feathers. Since I wanted a "get well" card, I thought I'd add a rose to the front. So easy to make. 

 

 

     I inked the white sentiment cardstock using Brilliance Pearlescent Lavender because I couldn't find anything I liked to go with the deep purple metallic. The ink has a shimmer to it (I know it doesn't show up well in the photo). The sentiment is from Stampin' Up!-Thoughts & Prayers set.

     I inked the edges of the rose petals using the same ink and then applied some glitter to create "dew." I freehand cut the leaves, created "vein" creases, then inked over the top using Tim Holtz Crushed Olive Distress Ink.  I also put a white punched border behind the feather to create a lattice effect.

{Note: if you take my card classes, we'll be making these roses in an upcoming class.}