Just a note...

{this is post 1 of 2 for me today...check out my other post with exciting news HERE}

Hello and welcome to the Skipping Stones Design Sketch Challenge!!!

Since today is March {can you believe it??!!} we also have an all NEW Guest Team that is FANtabulous!

Check out our March Sketch Artist, Heidi Blankenship:

Love her sketch, how about you? How does it inspire YOU?

Here is what I did with it...thought I'd play with my neglected Pink Paislee/Queen Bee:

I wanted to let the bird of Heartsong, be the 'star of the show'....love that sweet image so much...so much detail in the illustration of it.

'Just a note to say I care'

What's not to LOVE about that sentiment...soo fabulous and versatile. Ssssshhhh....it's a sneak peek from an upcoming Skipping Stones Design release...you are going to ♥LOVE♥ this one.

You won't wanna miss the fabbie goodness from the other gals on the Skipping Stones Design Team:

Woot Woot for our March Guest Design Team...

Heidi Blankenship - Guest Sketch Artist

Lindsay Amrhein - Guest Designer

Michelle Gross - Guest Designer

Vanessa Menhorn - Guest Designer

Make sure you pop over to everybody's blog!

Comments

yyam said…

This is gorgeous! I *heart* that bird stamp! :)

March 1, 2011 at 12:31 AM

Lindsay said…

Love love love it Amy! Yellow makes me happy! So excited to be joining you all this month!

March 1, 2011 at 2:11 AM

Julie Tucker-Wolek said…

You are AMAZING!! This is JUST GORGEOUS!! I loveeeeeeeeeeee the colors and loveeeeeeeeeeeee the birdie! :):):):):):):):):):):):):):):):):):):):):):)

March 1, 2011 at 3:58 AM

Brenda said…

so pretty, Amy! The little bird is great with spring just around the corner!

March 1, 2011 at 5:38 AM

Laurel said…

Oh my such a pretty card!

March 1, 2011 at 5:46 AM

Michele Gross said…

So pretty!! That big 'ol gemstone is so fab! Love it all :)

March 1, 2011 at 6:00 AM

Gladys said…

I love how you stamp on pattern paper! I should try it too! TFS! You always rock with pp!

March 1, 2011 at 6:52 AM

Wendy said…

This is really great Amy!! I love the die cut center. Is this a die cut or a pre-cut shape. Have a great day!

March 1, 2011 at 7:45 AM

Ann Kranitz said…

Beautiful and elegant. Great Job!!!

March 1, 2011 at 7:53 AM

~* steph :) *~ said…

beautiful card, amy! i looove that stamp set! love the colors and the distressing. thanks for sharing! *hugs* steph :)

March 1, 2011 at 8:18 AM

Aimes said…

Oooh totally diggin' that sweet birdie and the super duper sweet sentiment, girlie! A fab take on that sketch!
Hugs,
Aimes
x

March 1, 2011 at 9:46 AM

Vera Yates (Ling) said…

Beautiful card, Amy! Love the distressing.

March 1, 2011 at 10:19 AM

Anita Rex said…

Amy I love this card! That paper is divine and the bird is perfect in it! :>

March 1, 2011 at 11:55 AM

Karen B. said…

Two great posts today, but wow, do I ever love this one for the colors and the design.

March 1, 2011 at 4:10 PM

Tamra said…

Awesome card Amy..I love the papers and colors you put together...you sure did showcase the bird!!

March 1, 2011 at 5:55 PM

Alice said…

gorgeous card, girl! love it!

March 1, 2011 at 7:03 PM

Sparkplug17 said…

Such a lovely card!

March 1, 2011 at 9:23 PM

ivy said…

what a beautiful card! love the birdie!

March 2, 2011 at 12:32 AM

TesaB said…

Soooo beautiful!!! :)

March 2, 2011 at 1:07 AM

lauren bergold said…

notes to self:

1. stamp more...on patterned paper...in ink colors other than black!

2. for best results, copy amy t whenever possible since everything she makes looks ♥SO FABULOUS♥!!!!!!!!!!

3. save this sketch...it is awesome!

4. MARCH??!?!?!?! (panic ensues!!!) (followed by relief that spring will have to come sometime!!!)

March 2, 2011 at 6:54 AM