PMS Sketch Challenge

My friend Barb recently started her first blog, titled “Got PMS? - Grab Papers, Markers, and Sketches and No One Gets Hurt!” She began her blog debut with a sketch challenge complete with a prize! The winner will be randomly picked, so we don’t need to stress about whether our card is the best one or not :) Enter the PMSSC01 sketch challenge as often as you like by posting a direct link to your card to the comment section of this post. Your valid submission must be posted no later than noon EST on Saturday, September 19, 2009.

The sketch was created by a mutual friend, Micki Harper. You’re sure to be inspired when you view Micki’s blog.

Here is my submission for PMSSC01:

Stamp set: Sincere Salutations
Paper: Always Artichoke, Rich Razzleberry CS, Cottage Wall DSP
Ink: Rich Razzleberry Classic Ink
Accessories: Big Shot machine, Little Leaves Sizzlits die, 2-way glue pen, SNAIL adhesive, Stamp-A-Ma-Jig, paper trimmer

If this picture is too dark, please let me know. My computer monitor is old and displays pictures darker than they really are. So I’m not sure what the lighting is like on your monitor. I’ll be glad to adjust it if it’s not clearly visible on your end. Thanks!

A fairly simple card as you can see :) I’m not going to post the details since it doesn’t require an explanation, but if you have any questions, please post them in the comment section of this post.

I hope you’ll join Barb’s sketch challenge. Remember, submissions are due at noon EST on Saturday, September 19.

Have fun stampin’ and creatin’!

UDI Sketch Challenges

As Carol mentioned in today’s sketch challenge post, I am going to take a break from the sketch challenges. I love participating in these challenges but I haven’t been able to keep up with my commitment to the challenges, so I’m going to come back when I can fully participate. I hope you’ll still come visit my blog when you can.

Have fun stampin’ and creatin’!

Sketch Challenge Week #43

I’m posting Saturday’s sketch challenge on a Monday. Oops! Go over to UDI to view the sketch.

I struggled to get a good picture of this card. Some colors don’t photograph very well in my lighting. Sorry this picture isn’t very good.

Stamp set: Thoughts & Prayers
Paper: So Saffron, Whisper White card stock, Bella Bleu DSP
Ink: Chocolate Chip, So Saffron Classic ink
Accessories: Scallop border punch, ¾” and 1” circle punches, 5/8” Chocolate Chip Jumbo brads, Stamp-A-Ma-Jig, SNAIL adhesive, Sticky Strip, Crystal Effects, sponge, Big Shot machine, Texturz Plate Backgrounds 1, paper trimmer

I used the Damask Texturz plate to add texture to the Whisper White card stock. I sponged So Saffron on the textured cardstock to soften the white and to match the card base. The flowers use the fan fold technique (tutorial located here). If you are a visual learner, you will want to view the video tutorial. I believe my paper was cut at ¾” wide before I added the scallop edge for the smallest flower, and 1” wide for the largest flower.

If you would like to participate in the sketch challenge, post a comment and link to your blog, or upload to your Splitcoast gallery using the keyword DivaSC43.

Have fun stampin’ and creatin’!

Sketch Challenge Week #42

Welcome to another Saturday sketch challenge! You can view the sketch over on UDI.

I decided to keep this card simple so I didn’t change the sketch in any way. The only embellishment I added is the ribbon. As you’ll see in the picture, I used two different colors of ribbon and tied them together. I’m not sure if I like it or not, but at least it matches the flower image on the card :)

Stamp set: Close As A Memory
Paper: Very Vanilla, Night of Navy, Kraft, Bella Bleu DSP
Ink: Night of Navy Classic ink, Night of Navy and Mellow Moss Stampin’ Write markers
Accessories: Mellow Moss and Night of Navy ¼” grosgrain ribbon, Stamp-A-Ma-Jig, SNAIL adhesive, Craft & Paper scissors, paper trimmer

If you would like to participate in the sketch challenge, post a comment and link to your blog, or upload to your Splitcoast gallery using the keyword DivaSC42.

Have fun stampin’ and creatin’!

Sketch Challenge Week #41

I’m a few days late with my card for Saturday’s sketch challenge but I figure better late than never :)

Here is the 41st UDI sketch:

And my card:

Stamp set: Cheep Talk
Paper: Whisper White, Tempting Turquoise, Green Galore, Brilliant Blue
Ink: Tempting Turquoise, Yoyo Yellow, Passion Pink
Accessories: Punches: 1 3/8” circle, 1 ¼” circle, 1” circle, Scallop Border; Big Shot, Large Dots Backgrounds 1 Texturz Plate, non-Stampin’ Up! rhinestone, Crystal Effects, SNAIL adhesive, Stampin’ dimensionals, paper trimmer

I used the Large Dots Backgrounds 1 Texturz Plate on the left side of the front of the card. I’ve noticed that the patterns from the Texturz plates don’t show up very well on camera. I like how it looks in person though :)

I changed the sketch so the piece with the circles is on the right edge of the card. As you will see in the picture below, I did this so I could punch out the circles and adhere the stamped circles to the inside of the card. I used stampin’ dimensionals to raise the images slightly so they stand out when the card is closed.
Stamp set: Cheep Talk
Paper: Whisper White, Tempting Turquoise, Green Galore, Brilliant Blue
Ink: Tempting Turquoise, Yoyo Yellow, Passion Pink
Accessories: Punches: 1 3/8” circle, 1 ¼” circle, 1” circle, Scallop Border; Big Shot, Large Dots Backgrounds 1 Texturz Plate, non-Stampin’ Up! rhinestone, Crystal Effects, SNAIL adhesive, Stampin’ dimensionals, paper trimmer

If you would like to participate in the sketch challenge, post a comment and link to your blog, or upload to your Splitcoast gallery using the keyword DivaSC41.

Have fun stampin’ and creatin’!

Sketch Challenge Week #38

First off, I want to mention to Evelyn that if you don’t want to see your anniversary card, don’t look at this post :)

Secondly, I apologize for being late with this post. This morning was the first chance I had to work on the card for the sketch challenge because of other things going on this week. Then, once I had made my card and uploaded it to my computer, I found out that there was a very similar sketch challenge today over on Stamping 411. I wanted to participate, so I went back and added a layer to my card, and then had to take a picture and upload it to my computer. Now, I am finally ready to show you my sketch card :)

This week’s sketch on UDI is as follows:


Here’s today’s sketch on Stamping 411:

Here is my card for both sketch challenges:

Stamp set: Oval All
Paper: Whisper White, Always Artichoke, Soft Suede, Razzleberry Lemonade DSP
Ink: Crushed Curry Classic ink
Accessories: Scallop Oval punch, Large Oval punch, Scallop Border punch, ½” Soft Suede Polka-Dot Grosgrain ribbon, uni-ball Signo Gel pen, Stamp-a-ma-jig, SNAIL adhesive, Glue dots, Craft & Paper Scissors, paper trimmer

The Soft Suede and Always Artichoke CS are pretty dark, so you may not be able to see the Always Artichoke layer I added on top of the Soft Suede card base. But I assure you, it is there :)

*Tip: If you use a white gel pen or our Whisper White Craft ink and the ink smears, don’t stress. Once the ink is dry, you can take a clean eraser and erase the smudge. Just be careful not to get the eraser on the ink you want to keep, otherwise you will smear it. Though, if that happens, you should be able to erase it all and start over.

If you would like to participate in either or both of the sketch challenges, post a comment and link to your blog, or upload to your Splitcoast gallery using the keyword DivaSC38 (for the UDI sketch).

Have fun stampin’ and creatin’!

Sketch Challenge Week #37

I was unable to do last week’s sketch challenge due to family visiting from out of state, so I wanted to make sure to participate in this week’s challenge. Click here to see the sketch and to view the other Divas’ work.

I decided to use some of the new In Colors from our brand new 2009-2010 Idea Book & Catalog. Here I used Rich Razzleberry and Melon Mambo along with Razzleberry Lemonade DSP.

Stamp set: A Rose Is A Rose, French Script
Paper: Whisper White, Rich Razzleberry, Melon Mambo, Razzleberry Lemonade DSP
Ink: Rich Razzleberry, Pale Plum, Always Artichoke, Mellow Moss Classic ink
Accessories: 1/8” circle punch, Eyelet Border punch, clear rhinestones, ½” Rich Razzleberry Polka-Dot Grosgrain ribbon, Stamp-a-ma-jig, Stampin’ Dimensionals, SNAIL adhesive, Sticky Strip, Paper Snips, Craft & Paper Scissors, paper trimmer

I used the Eyelet Border punch on the Melon Mambo card stock but it’s difficult to see in the picture. The rose and leaves are adhered with Stampin’ Dimensionals. I layered the new ½” Rich Razzleberry Polka Dot grosgrain ribbon on top of the Melon Mambo eyelet border. I really like this polka dot ribbon. The same style of ribbon is available in all 6 of the new In Colors. I can’t wait to use the other In Color ribbon as well as card stock and DSP. It was fun to use these new colors :)

If you would like to participate in the sketch challenge, post a comment and link to your blog, or upload to your Splitcoast gallery using the keyword DivaSC37.

Have fun stampin’ and creatin’, and enjoy your holiday weekend!

Sketch Challenge Week #35

I’m sorry I am late with Saturday’s sketch. I was sick for the past week and wasn’t up to making a card for the sketch. Until now, that is! :) Click here to see the sketch from Saturday and to view the other Divas’ work.

I created this card for someone who recently moved from Cambodia to the U.S. I wanted to welcome her to this country but with an Eastern style, so I tried to keep that in mind when I made this card.

Stamp set: Eastern Blooms, Warm Words
Paper: Whisper White, Real Red, Basic Black card stock
Ink: Real Red Classic ink, Black StazOn, Real Red, Summer Sun, Basic Black Stampin’ write marker
Accessories: Clear Circle die, Backgrounds 1 Texturz plate, Big Shot, non-SU! rhinestones, Crystal Effects, Stamp-a-ma-jig, SNAIL adhesive, paper trimmer

I used the Small Dots Texturz plate on the Real Red CS layer but it doesn’t show up in the picture. In fact, the texture is blurry in the picture and caused my watermark and the “welcome” greeting to blur as well. Something to do with the light, I guess. I couldn’t get a better picture so I apologize for the blurriness.

If you would like to participate in the sketch challenge, post a comment and link to your blog, or upload to your Splitcoast gallery using the keyword DivaSC35. Go to UDI for more information about the challenge and to view the other Divas’ work.

Have fun stampin’ and creatin’!

Sketch Challenge Week #34

Welcome to another Saturday sketch challenge! Take a look at the sketch over on UDI.

This sketch is similar to some cards I recently made with a scallop circle dress. (I will post those soon) But it didn’t have the layer so I thought I’d make another dress card for this challenge. I can always use extra cards, and I already have a recipient in mind :)

So, here’s my card for the challenge:

Stamp set: Hugs & Wishes
Paper: Whisper White, Regal Rose card stock, Sweet Always DSP
Ink: Pumpkin Pie classic ink
Accessories: 1/16” circle punch, Eyelet border punch, Scallop circle die, Big Shot, Soft Subtles brad, Flower Fusion felt flower, Stamp-a-ma-jig, SNAIL adhesive, paper trimmer

I saw the idea for this card on Patty's Stamping Spot. She includes the template for the scallop dress in this post.

For the belt, I used a ¼” strip of the same DSP pattern that I used on the bottom of the card. Ribbon works well for a belt too but I wanted something slightly different for this card.

I created a duplicate card but this time I made the dress for a junior. I cut off one scallop on each side of the dress following the original angles. Thanks, Lynette, for the suggestion!

As you can see, it’s just slightly smaller than the dress on the first card. The difference isn’t very noticeable but I like it.

If you would like to participate in the sketch challenge, post a comment and link to your blog, or upload to your Splitcoast gallery using the keyword DivaSC34. Go to UDI for more information about the challenge and to view the other Divas’ work.

Have fun stampin’ and creatin’!

Sketch Challenge Week #33

It’s time for another Saturday sketch challenge. You can view the 33rd sketch on UDI.

I created my card slightly different from the sketch we were given to use. I also used some retired products from the Spring-Summer Collection 2008.

Stamp set: Lovely As a Tree, Hugs & Wishes
Paper: Kraft, Always Artichoke, Whisper White, Blue Bayou (Spring-Summer 2008 In Color) card stock, Western Sky DSP (Spring-Summer 2008 catalog)
Ink: Close to Cocoa classic ink, Watercolor Wonder Crayons
Accessories: 1/16” circle punch, Blue Bayou double-stitched ribbon (Spring-Sumer 2008 catalog), spray bottle and water, silver brads, Stamp-a-ma-jig, SNAIL adhesive, Sticky Strip, paper trimmer, scissors

When I stamped the tree, I sprayed my stamp with a light mist of water, and then colored the image with Watercolor Wonder crayons. Spraying the water on to the stamp first makes it a lot easier to color the rubber. If you put too much water on the stamp, just blot it on a paper towel, and then color the rubber image with a watercolor crayon.

If you would like to participate in the sketch challenge, post a comment and link to your blog, or upload to your Splitcoast gallery using the keyword DivaSC33. Go to UDI for more information about the challenge and to view the other Divas’ work.


Have fun stampin’ and creatin’!

Sketch Challenge Week #30

I can hardly believe we are on week 30 of the sketch challenges! Since I haven’t participated in every sketch challenge, it doesn’t feel like 30 weeks to me. But I know that some Divas have participated in all 29 sketch challenges, so to them I say, “Wow, great job!”

Go to UDI to view the 30th sketch challenge.

On the following card, I used a fun and easy technique called Polished Stone. My friend Lisa over at Fountain of Inspiration showed me how to do this technique. Since this was one of my first attempts, it’s not the greatest but I think it makes an interesting background for this card.

Stamp set: Cheep Talk, Thoughts & Prayers
Paper: Handsome Hunter, Chocolate Chip, Very Vanilla card stock, Glossy paper
Ink: Handsome Hunter Classic ink, Handsome Hunter and Really Rust ink refills, Encore Gold pad and Gold refill, Black StazOn ink
Accessories: 1/16”, 1 ¼” and 1 ½” circle punches, Rubbing alcohol and cotton balls, Gold brads, Crimper, Stampin’ Dimensionals, SNAIL adhesive, Sticky Strip, paper trimmer, scissors

Go to Splitcoaststampers to view the Polished Stone technique.

If you would like to participate in the sketch challenge, post a comment and link to your blog, or upload to your Splitcoast gallery using the keyword DivaSC30. Go to UDI for more information about the challenge and to view the other Divas’ work.

Have fun stampin’ and creatin’!

Sketch Challenge Week #29

I found out that my card for this week’s sketch challenge also works for Thursday’s inspiration challenge on UDI. When I viewed the inspiration challenge, I was surprised to see that the theme was frogs, which is the theme of my card. So that works out well and I didn’t even plan it that way :)

Check out the sketch challenge for this week at UDI.

I wanted to make a card with a frog on it because I had a couple of extra punch art frogs from my last punch art class. I decided to create a get well card for a friend who is battling cancer in the hospital.

Stamp set: Inspired by Nature, Sincere Salutations
Paper: Tempting Turquoise, Chocolate Chip, Garden Green, Olive Green, Summer Sun, Pixie Pink, Whisper White card stock
Ink: Summer Sun, Garden Green, Old Olive, Pixie Pink, Only Orange classic ink
Accessories: Punches: Horizontal Slot, Boho Blossoms, 1 ¾” circle, 1 3/8” circle, ½” circle, ¼” circle, Large oval, Small oval, Stampin’ Sponge, Crimper, Stampin’ Dimensionals, SNAIL adhesive, paper trimmer, scissors

The frog is adhered on Stampin’ Dimensionals to give it a slight 3D effect. The flower is 4 layers so it stands up nicely on the card. Here’s a close up view:

I crimped the “lily pad” to give it some texture but I don’t think you can see that very well in this picture. The bulrushes are simply Chocolate Chip card stock punched from the Horizontal Slot punch.

If you would like to participate in the sketch challenge, post a comment and link to your blog, or upload to your Splitcoast gallery using the keyword DivaSC29. Go to UDI for more information about the challenge and to view the other Divas’ work.

I had fun making this card. I hope you had fun looking at it :)

Have fun stampin’ and creatin’!

Sketch Challenge Week #28

Check out the sketch challenge for this week at UDI.

I ended up making three cards with this sketch. Two cards for Mother’s Day and one for a friend’s birthday. The two Mother’s Day cards are identical so I’ll show you only one of them.

Stamp set: Ticker Tape Alphabet
Paper: Pretty in Pink, Kiwi Kiss card stock, Raspberry Tart DSP
Ink: VersaMark ink
Accessories: Winter White embossing powder, Big Shot die cutting machine, Scallop circle die, Circle Scissor Plus, scallop circle punch, 1 3/8” circle punch, 1 ¼” circle punch, 1/16” circle punch, white Uni-Ball Signo Gel pen, Kiwi Kiss/Very Vanilla satin ribbon, Stampin’ Dimensionals, SNAIL adhesive, Craft & Paper scissors

The birthday card is almost exactly the same except that I changed the color scheme. I like this one more than the color scheme on the card above.

Stamp set: Ticker Tape Alphabet
Paper: Regal Rose, Pretty in Pink card stock, Raspberry Tart DSP
Ink: VersaMark ink
Accessories: Winter White embossing powder, Big Shot die cutting machine, Scallop circle die, Circle Scissor Plus, scallop circle punch, 1 3/8” circle punch, 1 ¼” circle punch, 1/16” circle punch, white Uni-Ball Signo Gel pen, Whisper White taffeta ribbon, stampin’ dimensionals, SNAIL adhesive, Craft & Paper scissors

The inside of the cards look like this:

Stamp set: Eastern Blooms
Ink: Stampin’ Write Markers: Regal Rose, Old Olive

The folded circle card measures 3 ¾” from the score line tot he bottom of the circle. The Raspberry Tart circle measures 3 ½” in diameter.

These cards will fit in a Stampin’ Up! medium envelope, but to avoid bending the top scallops, you’ll want to fold the envelope flap slightly higher than the score line.

If you would like to participate in the sketch challenge, post a comment and link to your blog, or upload to your Splitcoast gallery using the keyword DivaSC28. Go to UDI for more information about the challenge and to view the other Divas’ work.

Have fun stampin’ and creatin’!

Sketch Challenge Week #27

It’s time for another sketch challenge and I have a card ready for you to see :) View the sketch for this challenge at UDI.

Since I made a bright card last time, I thought I’d make something pretty and feminine for this sketch.

Stamp set: Petal Pizzazz, Define Your Life
Paper: Baja Breeze, Certainly Celery, Whisper White card stock, Walk in the Park DSP
Ink: Baja Breeze, Certainly Celery, Regal Rose Classic ink
Accessories: 1” circle punch, scallop edge punch, clear buttons, Pretty in Pink grosgrain ribbon, glue dots, SNAIL adhesive, paper cutter, scissors, Stamp-a-ma-jig

Here is a close up view of the “Define Your Life” image I adhered beneath the clear button. I know the ribbon hides some of the words but I thought it looked too plain without the ribbon. I’ll make sure to stamp a sentiment inside of the card :)

If you would like to participate in the sketch challenge, post a comment and link to your blog, or upload to your Splitcoast gallery using the keyword DivaSC27. Go to UDI for more information about the challenge and to view the other Divas’ work.

Have fun stampin’ and creatin’!

Sketch Challenge Week #26

I am finally back with a UDI sketch challenge. Yeah! Life got really busy so I wasn’t able to participate in the sketch challenges these last couple of months, but I’m hoping I can participate on a regular basis from now on.

Go to the UDI blog to view this week's sketch challenge.

Since I needed to make a birthday card for a nephew, I decided to use this sketch for the card. I used colors from the Bold Brights family as well as the nice cool color of Baja Breeze. You probably can’t tell in the picture, but the gift image stamped in Real Red is mounted on a stampin’ dimensional and it is slightly raised up from the card.

Stamp set: Party Hearty
Card stock: Yoyo Yellow, Real Red, Whisper White
Ink: Baja Breeze, Real Red Classic ink
Accessories: ¾” circle punch, Baja Breeze double stitched grosgrain ribbon, Stampin’ dimensional, SNAIL adhesive, paper cutter, scissors, Stamp-a-ma-jig

If you would like to participate in the sketch challenge, post a comment and link to your blog, or upload to your Splitcoast gallery using the keyword DivaSC26. Go to UDI for more information about the challenge and to view the other Divas’ work.

Have fun stampin’ and creatin’!

Sketch Challenge Week #16

Welcome to another UDI sketch challenge! We used this fun sketch for this week’s challenge:


In order to get the look I had in mind, I turned the sketch on its side to create the following card:

Stamp set: Flight of the Butterfly, Simply Said (sentiment)
Paper: Barely Banana, Almost Amethyst, Certainly Celery, Bashful Blue, Pink Pirouette, Whisper White card stock
Ink: So Saffron, Yoyo Yellow, Lavender Lace, Lovely Lilac, Certainly Celery, Green Galore, Ballet Blue, Brilliant Blue, Pretty in Pink, Pixie Pink Classic Ink, Yoyo Yellow Stampin’ Write Marker
Accessories: 1 ¼” square punch, Crystal Effects, two flat rhinestones, Stampin’ dimensionals, SNAIL adhesive, paper cutter, scissors, Stamp-a-ma-jig

I used to use the Soft Subtles color family a lot but branched out to other color families, so I thought today’s sketch would be a good time revisit Soft Subtles.

You can’t really tell in the picture, but I colored in the middle of the three pink flowers on the Whisper White card stock with a Yoyo Yellow marker. I adhered the butterfly wings with dimensionals to give the butterfly “flight”. I received inspiration for adhering rhinestones to the butterfly’s body from Brenda Weaver in this post.

If you would like to participate in the sketch challenge, post a comment and link to your blog, or upload to your Splitcoast gallery using the keyword DivaSC16. Go to UDI for more information about the challenge and to view the other projects.

Have fun stampin’ and creatin’!

Sketch Challenge Week #13

For this week’s UDI sketch challenge, I chose summer colors for my card because it’s been cold here lately and I needed some warmth :)

The sketch for this week:

My summer color inspired card:

Stamp set: Petal Pizzazz, Upsy Daisy (birthday greeting)
Paper: YoYo Yellow, Green Galore, Lovely Lilac, Whisper White card stock
Ink: YoYo Yellow, Passion Pink, Lovely Lilac, Green Galore, Tangerine Tango, Black StazOn
Accessories: SNAIL adhesive, paper cutter, stamp-a-ma-jig

I used the new stamp set “Petal Pizzazz” which is in the Spring-Summer 2009 Idea Book & Catalog, which comes out on Monday. If you’d like to purchase a catalog from me, please contact me at stampinmichelleh@aol.com.

On the Yoyo Yellow cardstock, I stamped one of the smaller flowers in Yoyo Yellow. Since it is tone on tone, it may be difficult to see in this picture. All in all, a very simple but cheerful card.

If you would like to participate in the sketch challenge, post a comment and link to your blog, or upload to your Splitcoast gallery using the keyword DivaSC13. Click here for more information about the challenge and to view the other Divas’ work.

Have fun stampin’ and creatin’!

Sketch Challenge Week #12

I am sorry it’s been awhile since I last posted to my blog. I became extremely busy with Christmas preparations and then picked up a virus on Christmas day which I am still trying to get over. I feel well enough to begin blogging again, and for my first post of the year, I’d like to post my sketch for last Saturday’s sketch challenge.

This is the sketch the challenge coordinator, Alicia chose:



This is what I created:

Stamp set: Just Buzzin’ By
Paper: Real Red, YoYo Yellow, Night of Navy, Whisper White card stock, Summer Picnic DSP
Ink: Real Red, YoYo Yellow, and Basic Black stampin’ write markers, Black StazOn
Accessories: Scallop square punch, 1 ¼” square punch, large and small oval punch, Dazzling Diamonds glitter, red gingham ribbon, SNAIL adhesive, paper cutter, paper snips.

The stamp set I used to create this card is a new one called “Just Buzzin’ By” which is in the Spring-Summer 2009 Idea Book & Catalog, which comes out on Monday. If you’d like to purchase a catalog from me, please contact me at stampinmichelleh@aol.com.

The card stock base looks almost black in this picture but it’s actually Night of Navy. I saw the idea of using the scallop squares behind the bees on Tammy’s blog here. I added glitter to the wings of each of the bees as well as glitter on the cup part of the flower. I got this idea from Brenda over at http://memoriesbybrenda.com/ in this post.

If you would like to participate in the sketch challenge, post a comment and link to your blog, or upload to your Splitcoast gallery using the keyword DivaSC12. Click here for more information about the challenge and to view the other Divas’ work.

Have fun stampin’ and creatin’!

Sketch Challenge Week 9

Welcome to week 9 of the UDI sketch challenges. We are now doing the sketch challenges on Saturdays instead of Fridays. This is the last challenge until December 27.



My card:

Stamp set: Season of Joy
Paper: Real Red, Baja Breeze, Old Olive, Basic Black, Whisper White
Ink: Real Red, Baja Breeze, Old Olive, and Basic Black stampin’ write markers, Whisper White craft ink
Accessories: 1/8” circle punch, clear rhinestone, SNAIL adhesive, sticky strip, Stamp-a-ma-jig, paper cutter.

I know these aren’t traditional Christmas colors, but when I saw this color combination in a Stampin’ Up! publication, I knew I had to use it for a Christmas card. I’m actually pleased with how it turned out. I think this color combination could be used for any occasion and wouldn’t necessarily be associated with Christmas. So my personal challenge to myself and to you is to try this color combination for any occasion- Christmas, birthday, thinking of you, etc. If you try it, please post the link to your card in the comments section. I’d love to see what you create!

If you would like to participate in the sketch challenge, post a comment and link to your blog, or upload to your Splitcoast gallery using the keyword divasc9. Click here for more information about the challenge and to view the other Divas’ work.

Have fun stampin’ and creatin’!