Seize the Sketch #19: birthday girl

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Seize the Sketch #19


The awesome Jessi is the sketcher for this super challenge!


Initially I struggled with the sketch...not because of the sketch itself, but I was desperately trying to use pattern papers.  That combined with the fact that I was 'crafting' with 4 other gals, nothing ever gets accomplished :) 

So this card was totally inspired by Dawn McVey.  That girl rocks the PTI color combos, eh?  The cardstock is PTI but I don't have any PTI inks so I substituted with Fresh Inks:

Pool
Mojito


Yes, this is the first time I'm using the Phrase Play #3, but hey, at least it is getting some ♥♥♥!

Do you see the faint Pool outline around the Ruby Reprise blooms (thanks Kimberly!)?  It's actually a trick that I learned from Michelle of Avocado Arts.  I flipped the blooms over and slapped them on my stamp block and inked on top of the Mojito with Pool ink!

I can't wait to see how you're inspired!

I hope that you'll play along with us!

Amy ♥
Cathy

Comments

Annette Allen said…
wow love your take on the sketch.. the stamped flower bottom is awesome..
April 29, 2014 at 5:25 AM
Julie Tucker-Wolek said…
This is beautiful! I am loving the colors!
April 29, 2014 at 5:25 AM
Erin (Homemade Cards by Erin) said…
Fun, see you can put down the patterned paper and pull out the ink.
April 29, 2014 at 5:27 AM
Sylvia said…
So pretty, Amy, love the colors and the clean lines! The event was fun, not as exciting as convention, but anything to get my hands on the new catalog...loving it for sure, came home with a free new stamp set! Can't wait to see what you do with the coffee set, you are the queen of coffee! Have a terrific Tuesday!
April 29, 2014 at 5:52 AM
Lesley said…
I love how you used the floral image at the bottom of the card!~ Great card, Amy!
April 29, 2014 at 6:39 AM
Jean said…
Perfect card for the sketch! Those colors are so fresh together.
April 29, 2014 at 6:44 AM
Miriam Prantner said…
I love this! Great color combo and love the stamping on the base!
April 29, 2014 at 7:49 AM
Katie Melhus said…
Wow Amy, love your take on the sketch, it's so fresh! I'm gonna need to try my had at these techniques, too. Nice work!
April 29, 2014 at 8:31 AM
wendipooh13 said…
super cute LOVE the colors!!
April 29, 2014 at 10:01 AM
Tracey McNeely said…
Amy I love this and how you do sketches so well my friend.
April 29, 2014 at 11:01 AM
Unknown said…
Such pretty colors and love that sentiment panel. Flipping your stamps around for that effect is so fun!
April 29, 2014 at 11:11 AM
Shannon J said…
So cool the way you made the outline! Fab technique, fab card!
April 29, 2014 at 12:49 PM
Vicki Dutcher said…
Way to make the sketch your own!
April 29, 2014 at 12:54 PM
Jen Mitchell said…
Totally awesome card! And I love how you highlighted around the stamped images.
April 29, 2014 at 5:24 PM
Katie Ann Brooks said…
great job, Love that you used flowers for the bottom banner!
April 29, 2014 at 5:44 PM
Lee Ann Barrett said…
I love your unique take on the sketch, Amy. The colors are so pretty and so calming-glad you took Dawn's advice!
April 29, 2014 at 6:19 PM
Ashley Horton said…
Very cute Amy! Love the Teal and Green!!
April 29, 2014 at 6:47 PM
Lindsey said…
Love how this turned out! I never get anything done when I craft with other people either. :)
April 29, 2014 at 7:01 PM
Lori said…
Adorable! Love the color combination and the sentiment stamped inside the opening of the die cut piece.
April 29, 2014 at 7:15 PM
wienerhoneymooners said…
LOVE this, yes the Ruby Reprise is a GEM in your little hands!!!!!!!!!!
April 29, 2014 at 7:56 PM
Karin Åkesdotter said…
Awesome design Amy! LOVE this!
April 29, 2014 at 9:50 PM
Jennifer said…
Great card...love the colors! Thanks for the tip, always forget that you can do that!
April 29, 2014 at 11:37 PM
Sherry Eckblad said…
Love your card Amy and the fact that you didn't use any pattern paper. I also like the idea about flipping the stamp over and using another color for the background.
Oh and I have yet to use any of my PTI Phrase sets.
April 30, 2014 at 3:27 AM
Audrey Pettit said…
OMWord, what a cool trick with the stamps! I LOVE the subtle outline around the flowers. This is fabulous!
April 30, 2014 at 4:49 AM
Julia Aston said…
What a great design on this Amy! I've got to get out my PTI die like this - I always buy these things and then don't use them!
April 30, 2014 at 5:45 AM
Colleen Dietrich said…
Oh, I'm always amazed by the ingenuity of crafters! Stamping those flowers with both the front and back sides is clever, and has such a neat effect. Thanks for passing along that tip. :)
April 30, 2014 at 12:44 PM
Kelly said…
love the subtle blue around the flowers to match the die
April 30, 2014 at 1:00 PM
Helen F. said…
WOW, I just love this 'technique' with the blooms, Amy! Beautiful card using this sketch :-)
April 30, 2014 at 1:05 PM
cm said…
Cool, fresh take on the sketch! The frame, the sentiments, the flower border...winning combination! Hugs~c
April 30, 2014 at 6:19 PM
Rose said…
LOVE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
May 1, 2014 at 7:23 PM
Jessi Fogan said…
What an awesome trick with the blooms! Love the shadow effect!
May 2, 2014 at 12:40 AM
Cindi said…
I really like the embossed Hello and arrows. Nice card.
May 4, 2014 at 2:59 PM
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