CTS #248

 Joyful, joyful I have my entry for CAS(E) this Sketch! challenge, sketch #248.  

This sketch was a little more challenging due to it having an odd shape.  I wanted to use up some of my scrap papers , so I selected them first.  The pattern paper is from Snowglobe by American Crafts.  I have had this paper in my stash for a copy of years.  It was just a small 12 pack of 6x6 papers.  I then selected kraft paper for Recollections.  I cut the poinsettia paper at 3xf4 and then used another scrap paper to figure out the angle I wanted, lightly traced it on the poinsettia paper then cut it out.  I then took two small 1/4" pieces of the candy can paper and taped them behind the poinsettia paper. The kraft paper behind the poinsettia paper is a 3x4 piece.  I did pop up the poinsettia paper with some Scotch foam tape. 

The joyful letters are from a sticker set I have had in my stash for a long time as well.  I am not sure what company made them anymore.  I love the kraft paper with these pattern papers, but thought it was a little plain in that area, so that is why I moved the sentiment up. This is a change to the original sketch design, but that is okay. Remember sketches are just for inspiration and a jumping off point.  You can change the elements around to make the card your own.  I also rounded the corners of the green striped paper which was not on the sketch either. 

Even though the shape of this card is unique, I really enjoyed making this card.  There will not be a new sketch next week on the CAS(E) this Sketch! blog due to it being Thanksgiving in the USA.  I will be posting a second card though.  I think I may make one more card of this sketch with the rest of the left over scraps I have from the paper pad.  I have one more full sheet of 6x6 for the main background piece.  

I hope this card inspires you to try some thing new in your crafting endeavors!

CTS Sketch #247

Here is my CTS Sketch #247 done on the same day it posted, hurray me!  CAS(E) this Sketch! website has a challenge that starts every Thursday.  I am going to try and play with them for the rest of the year.  I can't promise to have my card done on Thursday every week, but I am going to try. 

The sketch this week inspired me instantly, especially when I looked around me at the beautiful fall foliage outside.  Winter is trying to move in but I don't think fall is quite done yet for this year. 

My layers are composed of Kraft cardstock and Strathmore Watercolor paper. I stamped the leaves with Archival Ink: Coffee.  I love using Ranger's Archival Ink for watercoloring images. I really wanted the leaves to look like fall leaves that have fallen from the trees.  I noticed this year that most of the veins on the leaves have turned brown, so I thought the Coffee ink would give the same effect.  I then colored the leaves with Tombow dual markers.  The number of the colors are 847, 985, and 946.  I used my glass cutting mat as a palette with a water brush to add the color to the leaves. They came out stunning and very similar to the color of leaves I have seen this fall. 

  

The leaves stamp is made by Inkadinkado and the Birthday sentiment is from Unity Stamp Co.  I used my mini Misti to stamp the sentiment multiple times with the same ink as the leaves.  Then I lightly water colored the sentiment with the same colors as the leaves.  This gives more interest to the sentiment and helps to pop out the leaves.  I just couldn't stop myself from grabbing and adding some bling to finish off the card with gold rhinestones.  Birthday cards should be flashy, don't you think?

I hope you give this sketch a try. Happy Crafting!