I haven't had the time/mojo the last few weeks for crafting. Which is sad as it's one of my favourite ways to unwind and enjoy my evenings and weekends. But I hit a craft store on my way back from vacation and it inspired a good session at my desk. So now I'm back in it!
I went 'sketch shopping' as I had so many fun new goodies I was a bit overwhelmed and a good sketch challenge helps me focus. I really liked the one at Sketch Saturday:
I started with the background paper, a new one from The Range by Simply Creative. [Spoiler alert: Claire, you are getting this too.] I knew I had some pre-cut die sentiments from Claire about a year ago and I dug through them until I found this great Smile circle. I layered it over a pink scallop circle which doesn't exactly match the sketch but I hope they forgive me!
I then stamped, heat embossed and die cut a flamingo to layer over my stripes of cloudy gem stones. I love these at the moment - they seem more modern than bling and in my session yesterday I used them in just about everything I made. It looks simple but it got me die cutting, embossing and punching and that's the ticket for a good bit of inspiration!
Ooh I love a spoiler alert..spesh when it pops up in my blog feed :) I love this, it's so much fun and feels like the London weather right now Summery and bright. Great use of the gems..loving these. And as you used the current Sketch Saturday sketch, I get to say - thanks for playing along ;) See you later man. Cx
ReplyDeleteFantastic card! Love the flamingo!!
ReplyDeleteThanks for taking up the challenge at SKETCH SATURDAY!