Saturday Sketch Challenge 185 ~ Crayon Resist

Good Evening Friends!

I'm very excited about this week's sketch challenge from stamping 411. It's Gretchen's week at the sketch board and when I saw the big tree, it reminded me of the brand new set Easter Blossoms in the Brand New Occasions Mini catalog from Stampin' Up! I flipped the sketch over to account for my image and went to work!

First, I stamped my image on glossy paper, using stazon ink. Then I took one of the many white crayon's that my daughter saves for me and colored the flowers, as to resist the sponged ink on top. :D

Then I just sponged some Baja and Wasabi on top... Stunning effect! I'm loving this one! I created the double bow, with my friend Lee's bowmaker that she sent to me just under a year ago! It makes stunning bows, doesn't it? I just like it because it's inexpensive, quick and GORGEOUS! :D

So how about the new spring vintage designer paper? This has got to be my favorite new pattern.

Oh happy day... So by the time this posts, my friend Robin will probably be here stamping with me.. For good measure, we're trying to see if operator Kerin can come and surprise her! Boy, I love a good surprise! :D

So how about some measurements?
Base 8 1/2 x 5 1/2" scored and folded in half at 4 1/4"
Layer 2: is also wasabi. Cut to 5 3/8" x 4 1/8", it's slightly smaller than my base, and I embossed this with the new embossing folder (also in the mini)! :D
Layer 3: vanilla 4 1/4" x 3"
Layer 4: Glossy White 4 1/8" x 2 7/8"
Layer 5: Designer paper 2 7/8" x 1 1/2"

I hope you have a wonderful weekend! We are planning to catch the wonderful Miss Emma (Robin's daughter) at her performance in Lowell this weekend. If you have some time, try this sketch out.. as always I hope you have time to stamp4fun!

Selene Kempton