Jen's really given us a challenge with today's Sketch For You To Try! I thought about it for a long time before I actually decided what images would 'fit' and even as I was doing it, it went through several changes. For example -- the Ruby Red layers and accents were an afterthought added for a little extra *pop* (just the brown, ivory, and aqua mist was a tiny bit too tame for my comfort. If I were on Project Runway? I predict the judges would sometimes say that they question my 'taste level.' Consider me the card-making version of Santino). Still, I like the way it end up; it's kinda different for me, but I think it works as a masculine card, which is what I was going for... I used the just-released 'On the Desk' set from CHF's Rummage Bin line, designed by my sweet friend Julia Stainton. It has a lot of vintage-y office images, and I just love that Emerson quote. The pen is actually a very detailed image, but I sacrificed some of the detail in order to emboss it because I wanted the verdigris look on the brown cardstock.
I challenge you to stretch yourself and see what you can do with today's SFYTT. You'll need to head on over to Task Master Jen's for the Sketch and to see samples from her and August Guest Designer Megan Lock. Then, blurf on over to my SFYTT Sisters' blogs to see their handiwork:
Susan Liles
Amy Rohl
Kelly Lunceford, and
Amy Sheffer
When you upload to your SCS gallery, be sure to use 'SFYTT' as one of your keywords so we can give you props.
Have a great weekend, and make it work! :)
Supplies used:
Stamps: On the Desk by Cornish Heritage Farms (Rummage Bin line)
Paper: Aqua Mist (PTI), Suede Brown Dark (Prism), Ruby Red (SU!), Ivory (Neenah), patterned paper: Cerulean Chestnut Script by Scenic Route
Ink: Memento Rich Cocoa, Ruby Red (SU!), VersaMark
Accessories: Nestabilities, Verdigris embossing powder (Ranger), red Copic Spica marker, gingham, Jody's foam boosters
A wonderful group of images, colors and papers! I really like this . Great masculine card too, Carole.
Posted by: Crystal | August 22, 2009 at 11:20 AM
This is fabulous Carole! Love the colour combo!
Posted by: Tracey | August 22, 2009 at 01:17 PM
It is kind of different for you, but so beautifully done! Is there any style you can't pull off?? Love these office images!
Posted by: Amy Sheffer | August 22, 2009 at 06:32 PM
this is excellent! i love how you are out of your box from your "normal" style! the "note this" panel is great! hugs-jd
Posted by: jen del muro | August 23, 2009 at 06:48 AM
This is great Carole! I love it all!
Posted by: Lesa | August 23, 2009 at 01:57 PM
I love this Carole! Great job on using so many fun images on this! I love the colors, too!
Posted by: Kelly Lunceford | August 24, 2009 at 09:30 AM
LOVE this Carole!! SOOOO cool!
Posted by: Jodi | August 25, 2009 at 02:33 PM
Great collage, Miss Carole, and I agree--great quote! Way to stretch yourself Ü
Posted by: Amy | August 26, 2009 at 03:03 PM
you did a gorgeous job with a vintage look!
Posted by: Joan B | August 29, 2009 at 03:54 AM
Such a good job! Nice colors!
Posted by: Jessica V | September 01, 2009 at 09:38 PM
Wowie do I love all of those stamps! You combined them just wonderfully with those great colors.
Posted by: Linda Beeson | September 02, 2009 at 04:43 PM
Great collage card, Carole! There's an award waiting for you on my blog!
Posted by: Laura | September 04, 2009 at 05:11 AM
You are missed :(
Posted by: Carolyn King | September 06, 2009 at 09:02 PM
I certainly hope you are awash in tons of dishes from all the cooking you have been doing at your classes:) I miss reading your lovely banter every day or every few days. Hope all is well. Come back soon. I do so love to watch cooking shows and am looking forward to hearing anticdotes from your adventures. Blessings.
Posted by: www.google.com/accounts/o8/id?id=AItOawmaGXoBVJfqiZP4w3tfOFAXRwNyqdG3C7o | September 10, 2009 at 03:58 PM