Wednesday 22 October 2008

Sketch Something


This week's Stamp Something Challenge is Sketch Something - use the fabulous sketch by Katharina - and even better, there is a wonderful WOJ stamp up for grabs as a prize - so I suggest you pop over there to take a look.

I wanted to make a card for my dear friend Steph, as she has been selected to go out to the Sudan to help the government there set up a new Trading Standards department - what an achievement! I already had to hand a wonderful Penny Black image gifted from my friend Samantha, which brought to mind the fact that Steph's truly flying high with this amazing opportunity. So I just laid out the card in line with the sketch - its a bit simpler than my usual style of cards, but I'm not sure whether that's a good or a bad thing (I tend to get flower withdrawal symptoms LOL!) Anyhow, here's the finished result.

I used: Penny Black image "Frequent Flyer" coloured with watercolour pencils and glittered wtih a Stickle (though that doesn't show up on the photo very well); papers by Melissa Frances; pink pearlised card embossed with Cuttlebug swirls and flowers; sentiment diecut with Cuttlebug; Doodlebug sugar coated brads; ribbon from my stash.

5 comments:

Kathryn said...

Super cute card -- love that hedgehog -- he's adorable! :)

Erin... said...

cute!! such soft and pretty colors. thanks for playing!

Helen said...

Gorgeous card! I love that little hedgie!
Congratulations to your friend - sounds like a great opportunity!
Helen x

Sharon Traynor Designs said...

I love it! What a cute image and it's nice to do something a bit different for a change. I really like the writing too. Congrats to Steph - she'll have a wonderful time and what an opportunity!
Sharon

~Emma~ said...

Pauline its beautiful and I'm sure Steph will love it. Hope you are well and thanks again for sending me that gorgeous old man! LOL! Hugs Em.x