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Monday, January 28, 2013

1/28 Apothicary Art and Tea for two Designer Series Paper, Paper players sketch challenge

Good Evening Friends! 

I saw this cute sketch by the LeAnne Pugliese of the Paper Players this week and knew I wanted to give the sketch a whirl!  I have always loved a good sketch challenge.  it helps get the creative juices flowing for sure!  First, here is their sketch. 

 When I saw the panel on the front left hand side, I thought I'd pull out my Tea for Two Designer Series Paper, and yes, I know... I added a few layers, but I think a good sketch challenge does that for you!  You take the sketch as your main idea then let the good times roll!  

 My Island Indigo base measures 11 x 4 1/4" and it's scored in half at 5 1/2"
Layer 2: Very Vanilla 5 1/8 x 3 7/8"
Layer 3:  Island Indego 5 x 3 3/4", embossed with the Lacy Brocade Textured embossing folder 127819
Layer 4: 3 3/4" x 2 strip of Tea for Two Designer paper
Layer 5: Very Vanilla Cardstock, cut with the labels collection framelits 125598, these coordinate perfectly with the Apothicary Art Stamp set (clear mount 125527)
Layer 5a: is some satin ribbon from the sale-a-bration catalog I got for FREE with my $50 purchase.  It's the sycamore street Ribbon and button pack (you get 36 buttons and 3 rolls of ribbon (pool party, tangerine tango, and island indigo, shown here).  item number 130812


I stamped the main image using stazon ink, then added straight marker color to the leaves to color them.  I used an aqua painter and markers on a plastic bag to watercolor the image and added straight color in selected areas to make the image really pop. 
When I was water coloring, I stuck with the same colors that come in the designer paper I chose, Island Indigo, Pool Party, lucky limeade and so saffron. 

Here's another close look, it's so soft and pretty, but I love the deep contrast of the blue against the Vanilla!  What do you think?  If you have time this week, perhaps you could give the sketch a try and play along too?

Until tomorrow!  Rubbah hugs,
Selene Kempton
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7 comments:

  1. AudreyJanuary 28, 2013 at 8:44 PM

    I always look forward to seeing your wonderful creations every day. How did you make the double bow?

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  2. LeAnneJanuary 28, 2013 at 9:00 PM

    Oh my.....I literally said "Ahhhhh" out loud when I saw this, Selene. How GORGEOUS! A favorite color combo, too! Thanks so much for playing with my sketch this week!

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  3. Amy OJanuary 29, 2013 at 8:23 PM

    What a pretty card! I love the colors and your bow is so cute and perfect. Thanks for joining us at the Paper Players this week!

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  4. SandiJanuary 31, 2013 at 7:47 AM

    So beautiful Selene!! Never realized how the DSP matched the stamp. Your watercoloring is awesome!!

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  5. AnonymousJanuary 31, 2013 at 10:38 PM

    That's so cool that the DSP matches the stamp! Great card! Thank you for joining us at the Paper Players!

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  6. ny2tx_pattiFebruary 2, 2013 at 12:06 AM

    Selene, your card is gorgeous! Thanks for taking the extra time to add your instructions. We appreciate it.

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  7. Anne Marie HileFebruary 2, 2013 at 12:59 AM

    Selene, I love everything about your card! The colors are gorgeous and your details are awesome, as always. Wow! Thanks so much for joining us this week at the Paper Players! :)

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Your comments make me smile! Thanks so much for visiting!