Wednesday, July 31, 2019

Dragonflies and Lace


Since there are five Wednesdays in July we get to do a sketch challenge over on the The House That Stamps Built. Here's the sketch Wendy gave us to work with this month...


Ok, so I admit...this sketch was really hard for me. You already know (if you've followed me for any length of time) that I like to put my own spin on things, but this one proved especially difficult. I flipped the sketch sideways, and managed to include all the basic "pieces" - with only the dragonfly being a different shape than the sketch! In the end, I really liked how my card turned out, but I filled up my scrap bag getting there. (smile)
 
Supplies and Tools:
  • Repeat Impressions Stamps
  • Versamark Watermark Ink
  • White Embossing Powder
  • Mermaid Lagoon & Twisted Citron Distress Ink (Ranger)
  • Crochet Thinlit Dies (Sizzix - Tim Holtz)
  • Feather Lace Oval Die (Gina Marie)
  • Canson Watercolor Paper


 For my blog readers:

  • Enjoy the 10% discount code to the Repeat Impressions Store  by using the code: rr10ea
  • There's a new challenge every week over at  The House That Stamps Built 
    • you don't have to use Repeat Impressions stamps to link or win
  • One lucky person will win a $25 Repeat Impressions Gift Certificate on the first Wednesday of every month

Check out what the other design team members created:
Donna ~ Heather ~ Joy ~ Laurie ~ Patti ~ Shirley 

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9 comments:

Laurie Unger said...

Good job on this Esther - I have to tell you that it took me a few minutes to find the fishtail banner on your card. Wonderful ink blending.

Patti J said...

I'm so glad to know I'm not the only one who struggled with this one! When I first saw it, it looked easy - can't wait to see what our friends of RI do with it! Your card turned out so beautifully, my friend! Great job!

Glittered Paws said...

Very pretty - love the dragon fly - he is so classic to work with. Love your dies - the tatted lace - looks very realistic. Love the green and blue color scheme. I think sketches are just supposed to give us an "idea" same as with inspiration photo.

Heidi MyLittleStampingBlog said...

Hi Esther! I love what you did with the sketch. The background is bright and beautiful and I do see the sketch in your card. I know I often spin sketches quite a bit and then feel badly about it, but yours worked out great!

Donna said...

This is beautiful, I like how you distressed all but one piece of your card! Great take on the sketch!

Conniecrafter said...

very creative way you have used this sketch, love the script background with the pretty oval die cut, cool coloring on the dragonfly as well as the background.

Pam said...

Great job on a beautiful card! I love the colors that you used and that dragonfly is so detailed and gorgeous!
Pam
scrap-n-sewgranny.blogspot.com

Heather said...

This is so beautiful! Love the colors and the dragonfly looks fabulous! (While I'm here, thanks for playing with LTSCB.)

sarascloset said...

Love this design! You're making me want to go and craft! Gorgeous colors! Hugs!