The Paper Players PP761 - A Sketch Challenge from Joanne

Join us! It is SKETCH week at The Paper Players.  Joanne is challenging us to create a card that uses the sketch above.  As many of you know, I spend a lot of time figuring out how to make sketches CAS.  This week is no exception.  

First, I flipped the sketch to accomodate my "shape", a sentiment Christmas tree. On a white A2 panel, I embossed stitch lines to represent the banner flags in the sketch, then die cut the tree.  I die cut the tree six more times from six cardstocks (three shades of red and three shades of green).  I lined the back of the white A2 panel with scortape, and adhered the panel to the card base, then inlaid the letters into the design. I had enough letters to make six cards.  The final touch, aligned with the sketch, was to add some gold splatter.  I used IULE watercolors... wow! love the "gold-ness" of these paints.  They really sparkle.  The photo does not do the sparkle justice.

Check out our fabulous design team.  These ladies work hard to inspire you each week.  Drop by their blogs and leave them a little love.

Jaydee

LeAnne Pugliese

Claire Broadwater

Joanne James

Anne Marie Hile

Ann Schach

Jan Clothier

Stef Perry

Here's a quick recap of our challenge rules:

 
1.  Create a new paper project

2.  Upload your creation to your blog with a link back to us and provide a direct link to the post featuring your challenge submission.

3.  Please link your card to no more than four challenges in total.

Enjoy!  I am looking forward to your inspired creations in the gallery. 

Elizabeth

Project Details
Stamps/Dies	Simon Says Stamp Holiday Stack My Favorite Things Stitched Border
Cardstock	110lb. Neenah Solar Crest Bazzill solid color cardstocks
Ink	IULE Handmade Watercolor Paints - Gold Half Pan
Embellishments
Desk Staples	Dahle Personal Rotary Cutter Scor Pal Mini Score Board Sizzix Big Shot Die Cutting Ranger Stamp Platform Bearly Art Precision Glue 3M ATG 714 Tape Adhesive 3M foam tape