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Emily's Sketch Challenge

As promised, I'm back with the other card I made yesterday. The challenge on Stamp Something this week is a sketch by the talented Emily, one of my fellow DT members, and there's some more wonderful candy up for grabs!





I've used an image kindly sent to me by Heather and I've kept her simple and coloured her with Marvys and added some Glamour Dust to the gift and ribbon for a bit of added sparkle. The DP is from My Mind's Eye which I bought a month or so ago and fell in love with immediately....I just love this colour and managed to find some shades of Bazzill c.s. in my stash which matched it perfectly! I've embossed the lighter strip with the Swiss Dots folder and added a sentiment from Pink Petticoat and a flower brad from Papermania.


Have decided this card will be ideal to give to Lewis's friend tomorrow.....she's at that age where she's growing out of cute cards so thought a more "grown up" one would be appropriate! Also glad I don't have to post this one - because of the number of layers I've used, it weighs a ton!!



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Anonymous said…
Love it!!! What a perfect card...love the layout and color. You did an awesome job on it!
20 June 2008 at 13:32
Erin... said…
Beautiful card Jo!!! You could have used it for last weeks too!! Love the colors! wonderful!
20 June 2008 at 13:34
~Denise Lynn~ said…
Just lovely Jo! Perfect for a "growing up" card too. Great colors, that printed paper is beautiful, I can see why you fell in love with it! Love how you switched up the sketch a bit too. Great embossing and accents! I love it, as I'm sure Lewis's friend will too.

Hope you're having a good week. So sorry that I haven't emailed lately, I promise to make time very soon. The wedding invites are almost finished and my life will be back to normal! I want to hear all about how things have been lately! I've been thinking about you! :)
20 June 2008 at 13:45
Becky Carafa said…
I love the monochromatic look to this, very cute! Great details, as always!
20 June 2008 at 15:03
Alex said…
Jo, this card is FABULOUS girl!!! I totally love the colors and that image is awesome - I am amazed at your talent, my friend!! *STAMPIN HUGS* Alex
20 June 2008 at 15:50
Lauren said…
Great job Jo! Love the monocromatic colors and the repeat sentiment!
20 June 2008 at 16:42
Melissa said…
She's lovely, absolutely lovely!

Many Blessings,
M.
20 June 2008 at 17:01
MichelleO said…
Wonderful card! Love the single color theme!
HUGS
MichelleO
20 June 2008 at 17:10
Emily said…
Awesome card Jo! I LOVE the colors. The dry embossed dots look great! This would have worked for last weeks challenge too, lol. Very pretty! TFS
20 June 2008 at 18:29
~Emma~ said…
Jo its fab! I'm sure Lewis's friend will love it! Hugs Emma.x
20 June 2008 at 18:37
Unknown said…
Great sketch and a great interpretation X
20 June 2008 at 19:26
elibeegifts.co.uk said…
Great card and I love the colour.x
20 June 2008 at 19:31
nessy said…
perfect card jo!! great image and love the colour used!!(not used that much in card making ~are you starting a trend??)
those boys are so lucky to have such a talented mum!!
big hugs, vanessa xx
21 June 2008 at 07:49
Dawn Wheeler said…
I love this card and the colours and the papers are gorgeous fab card babe ,Dawnx
21 June 2008 at 09:48
debby4000 said…
Beautiful card, love the pretty colours.
21 June 2008 at 10:37
jo said…
very stunning card, love colours
21 June 2008 at 11:44
Jilli said…
I agree Jo, the colour is gorgeous, love the flower brad too not seen those before. Gorgeous card and a great layout! Jillix
21 June 2008 at 12:11
Dawny P said…
Hi Jo. I've been a bit of a bad blogger lately so I am trying to catch up. WOW, havent you been busy!! I love them all, especially the last one cos the colours you used are just so pretty. I will have to have a go at that sketch cos it looks fab. Hope you are ok xxx
21 June 2008 at 13:14
Anonymous said…
Another adorable card, Jo! Love it! The brad and sentiment add just the right touch.
21 June 2008 at 14:12
Mandy said…
Jo, this is stunning. Really love the colours you have used!

Mandy
21 June 2008 at 16:59
Annie said…
Fab card Jo and just right for the 'bigger' girls!
21 June 2008 at 17:55
Anonymous said…
The card is very beautiful, they are perfect!
I love the card.

Iris from Germany
21 June 2008 at 18:19
Jill said…
beautiful card Jo, love the image and the colours you've choosen it gorgeous Jill x
21 June 2008 at 18:23
Andrea, said…
Great card Jo, fab papers
21 June 2008 at 20:52
Vicki said…
Lovin everything about this card Jo, such gorgeous colour scheme, beautiful papers and what a fab sketch. xx vicki xx
22 June 2008 at 00:58
Kari said…
Great card!!! I love the image and the colors are wonderful!!
22 June 2008 at 02:05
Heather said…
This is absolutely wonderful!
22 June 2008 at 14:53
Anne said…
Love this, very stylish. Fab image!
22 June 2008 at 18:09
Frances said…
Ooo love the colours on this Jo. x
22 June 2008 at 18:38
Jennifer_GlitterInMyHair said…
Wow, what a great sketch! Love the colors and the pieces you chose for the layout. Great job!
23 June 2008 at 22:04
Richelle said…
Pretty card! love the colors.
24 June 2008 at 01:38
Tarasdesigns said…
great card, I love that image and the colours you've used
25 June 2008 at 21:59
Maureen said…
Such a pretty card! Love the colors you used and all the texture!
5 July 2008 at 09:56
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