Thursday, June 2, 2011

CropStop Sketch Challenge-Scout Luka Memorial Day Card

It's June already and to tell you the truth I am in shock! How can it be June already?? How did those other months fly by so fast?? I feel like as I get older the time flies faster and faster. I feel like I have so much to do and so little time to do it in. I just want life to slow down a little, KWIM?!

There is one good thing about June....it's my turn to post projects this month for CropStop... YIPPEE! I know I've already got a million things to do with it being summer break, but they have the most amazing challenges that really get my creative juices flowing. If you haven't checked out the CropStop Challenge Blog, you should definitely head over there and join in. There are always amazing prizes up for grabs!

The challenge this week is a sketch by our fabulous sketch designer, Gloria. Here is my Scout Luka Memorial Day Card using her amazing sketch. I flipped the sketch on it's side. I embossed the Recollections Kraft Cardstock with Cuttlebug Floral Screen Embossing Folder. Then I rubbed Walnut Stain Distress Ink over the embossed areas to bring them out a little. I embossed the blue cardstock strip (from my stash) with Cuttlebug Stars Embossing Folder, and rubbed CTMH white ink over the top of the stars. I glued thin red ribbon behind the lacey tan ribbon. Some of the red swirls were made using my QuicKutz Flourish Die and some were made with my new Magnolia Heart Swirl Die.

I colored my Scout Luka with Copics and chalk. I also added CTMH Liquid Glass to the magnifying glass and his little belt buckle. The Chocolate Pearls are from CTMH...aren't they gorgeous!

Here's a side view so you can see some of the dimension. I raised Scout Luka and the embossed kraft cardstock on popdots.

Thank you for taking the time to visit my blog and for leaving me a comment! I appreciate all your feedback. You all are amazing! Don't forget you can purchase most of these supplies at the CropStop store. And if you use the code on my sidebar, you'll receive an additional 10% off!!

Don't miss out on our June product highlight...embossing (see my previous post)!! Have a great week and be sure to check back regularly because I'll be posting 2 projects every week for the month of June. :)

Hugs,
Rosie
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3 comments:

Leslie Anne Avila said...

Rosemary,
I love this image and your card is wonderful. I don't see many boy images that I really like, but this one is a winner. I love your shading too! professional!
Hugs to you and happy, almost, Friday,
Leslie

Leanne said...

Awesome card Rosemary! I love the color scheme especially with the kraft. Luka looks awesome in his blues too. Thanks for sharing! :)

Vicki said...

I just love this little guy on your card! Awesome all the way around.