Wednesday, January 7, 2009

Stamper's Dream January Challenge!

This month's Stampers Dream Dreamy Challenge is a sketch challenge. My special thanks to Tosh for the sketch!

I just this very moment realized as I uploaded the sketch that I kinda blew it...dang it! Now how in the heck did I do THAT! I should have angled one of my panels...but at the 11th hour it's too late to fix it now. Sorry guys! I totally suck at challenges! Should go to the time-out room now or something! :-(

The images I used are from the Stampendous Fluffles Wuv clear stamp set.
I stamped on watercolor paper using Onyx Black Versafine ink, then embossed with JudiKins Detail Clear embossing powder. The stamped image was colored with Tombow (water based) markers and a damp paint brush.

I punched a few hearts and adhered them to the oval panel, then used my Quickie Glue Pen for adhesive, then added Crystal Ultrafine Transparent Glitter to the small hearts.

The designer paper is from the NEW Basic Grey Bittersweet paper pad. The cardstock is Pink Prismatics .

In order to keep my card square (and follow the rules, or so I thought), I added a strip across the bottom. The ric rac is Raspberry Velvet by May Arts.

We encourage ALL of you to play along with this month's sketch challenge. And it would be nice if you follow the sketch instead of screwing it up like I did! LOL! Please link your card to this blog post. If you upload to SCS, please use the keyword SDDC4.


All those who play along and link here have a chance to win this little Dreamy Treat! I will use a random drawing and announce the winner in my regular blog post next Thursday night.

Be sure to visit the Dream Team to see what the rest of them have done with the sketch. (I'll bet they did it right..don't you think?) Here are the links to their blogs:

Charmaine
Cindy
Denise
Kimberly
Laurie
Tosha

Thanks so much for stopping by. I can't WAIT to see your challenge cards!

27 comments:

Denise Marzec said...

Ahhhh, it's close enough I say. You *made it your own*...and I like that. {smile}

...and you used your Bittersweet paper already. Ohhhhh, mine is sitting here just staring at me, calling my name, but I don't think I'll have time until next week. {sigh}

Gorgeous card, girl! GORGEOUS!

Kimberly Crawford said...

Oh, I just LOVE this!!!! The colors and the papers are fabulous, but the rick rack puts it over the top!!!
Love what you did with the image in the oval too!!
(((HUGS))

Mothermark said...

Its so pretty in pink! Love it Michelle. You did good! Love the little double layered hearts....precious.

Hope you are feeling better!

Becky said...

FLUFFFFFFLLLLLES! This is simply adorable!

Tosha Leyendekker said...

Just darling Michelle. I love the sparkle and the fabulous Bittersweet Basicgrey!! And the rickrack is just fabulous!! Okay...so you turned the diamond into a rectangle...there might have to be consequences. It's a good thing this is so cute, or the consequences would be even more severe. *grin*

Anonymous said...

Your card is beautiful! I love the dsp and pretty colors, but that ric-rac sends it over the top for me! I love the cute stamp too with the adorable sentiment!
Thanks for another great challenge - I need them to kick start me into the new year. Great sketch too Tosh!
Here's my card - and you may have to share that time-out room with me Michelle - I made some adjustments too LOL

http://www.splitcoaststampers.com/gallery/photo/1185616?nocache=1

Elaine said...

I think that's a great card whether you angled the panel or not...challenge schmallenge...you rocked it! Nice blog candy too!

Charmaine (CharmWarm) said...

THis is stinkin' ADORABLE, Michelle! I LOVE the colors and those patterned papers!

Carolyn King said...

this is soo cute. LOVE what you did with the heart--the papers are perfect (and i love your sketch too...lol!)

Marilyn Hitterman said...

Thanks for showing us your lovely card, Michelle. I love the background paper. Don't you just love all the latest Basic Grey 6'x6' pads. Their designs are outstanding! Getting back to yours, angled or not, your card gets rave reviews!

Cat Tidwell said...

Tooo cute Michelle! I just love Fluffles! And your card is just awesome, the coloring and the colors you have used!! LOVE it!

ChristineCreations said...

Well, I found your sketch through Laurie's blog, and I thought it looked fun! Thank!

So here it is on my blog: http://christinecreations.blogspot.com/2009/01/hearts-and-chocolate.html

Jaspere said...

What a fun sketch and adorable card. I am so into pink right now.

Joan Ervin said...

This is sooo cute, Michelle!!! I just love Fluffles....he always has a *hand in the cookie jar* look...cracks me up!! I love the beautiful colors and papers you used, too, and I talked to the challenge police and paid your fine so all is cool!!!

Anonymous said...

here is mine:http://www.splitcoaststampers.com/gallery/photo/1187957?cat=500&ppuser=163007

Heather said...

Great sketch, and a very cute card.
Mine is here:
http://cardz.wordpress.com/2009/01/10/stampers-dream-january-challenge/

Sharon (notimetostamp) said...

These are both great cards -- LOVE that DP!!!

Johanna said...

a dream in pink. thank you for all inspiration... and i'm realy want to win this nice Dream treat. thanks for giving me a chance to win.
i will be back soon.
johanna (from sweden)

Lisa Kind said...

This card is cute enough without putting the panels on an angle! Here's my first entry to one of your challenges! This was a fabulous one! TFS!

http://kindcreations.blogspot.com/2009/01/little-bundle-of-joy.html

Sue D said...

Here is my card--this is the first time I have participated in one of your challenges--it was fun!

http://www.splitcoaststampers.com/gallery/photo/1189818?cat=500&ppuser=19425

Joan Ervin said...

I finally finished my card...love this sketch!!
http://www.splitcoaststampers.com/gallery/photo/1190566?cat=500&ppuser=28771

Cat Tidwell said...

Ok, got my card done! Thanks for the great challenge Michelle!

http://catdidit.blogspot.com/2009/01/whew-got-it-done.html

Ravengirl said...

I found some time to make a card from the sketch. Here it is: http://www.splitcoaststampers.com/gallery/photo/1192813?nocache=1.

Thanks for the challenge!

Cindy said...

Oh this was fun, and the talent of the DT, as well as the participants, is amazing! Here is my humble submission.

Unknown said...

Your card is so cute, I love it!!
Thanks for hosting such a fun challenge!
-Cher

http://stampingwithcher.blogspot.com/2009/01/todays-blog-candy-kaths-blog-big-blog.html

Kerry Johnson said...

Thanks for the chance to play along! It was fun!
http://cardsbykerry.blogspot.com/2009/01/dreamy-sketch.html

Christi Flores said...

I am so glad I got to play along this month!! Here is my card: http://www.splitcoaststampers.com/gallery/photo/1194061?cat=13651