Thursday, March 29, 2012

March Sketch for The Craft's Meow


This is the sketch that Nina Brackett put together for the March sketch challenge over at The Craft's Meow and I decided to play along.  However, I really used some creative license here because something about that banner shape sticking out of the card just did not work for me!  Everybody else's creations look great but whenever I tried to see it in my mind's eye I just could not make it work. 

So, I apologise in advance, but here is my card which I had fun making and don't laugh, it took me way too long to put this together, about two and a half hours!  Yes, I can hear you saying, "I don't believe it", but it's true! First the colours, I just could not decide, and then that banner shape, bla, bla, bla....

Paper: cardstock (PTI); patterned paper (Lawn Fawn)
Ink: Versafine Onyx Black; CTMH (Creme Brulee); Copics
Stamps: Lovely Birds (TCM)
Other: Pearls (Kaisercraft); Spellbinders dies; EK Success Border punch; dimensional squares

I'm still happy with the outcome.  I popped up the oval piece as well as the birds.  I adore those little birds.  That entire set is really quite beautiful.

It's 11pm here, probably time to go to bed.  Looking forward to working out with my gym buddy tomorrow, just hoping that my little princess is feeling better!

Wishing you a wonderful evening!

14 comments:

Barb said...

I love it, Bren! Beautiful take on the sketch! Those little birds really are sweet!

~amy~ said...

super TWEET:) Thanks so much for joining us at The Craft's Meow!

Lisa said...

This turned out super cute :) You really got busy last night girl!
Looking forward to our workout and hopings Nats is feeling better!!

Lin said...

Oh this is so cute, Brenda! Love those cute little birds! Good luck on the challenge!

Lisa Elton said...

I think this is adorable Brenda! Love those little birds and your spring colors. Hope you little one feels better and your arms don't hurt too much after your gym date LOL!!

Emily Leiphart said...

This is so pretty, Brenda! You used the perfect papers and that scallop oval highlights the bath and birds so sweetly!

Jacqueline said...

Sweet card!

Kathy (krolski) said...

Such a sweet card. Love the little birds too!

GrammySue's Creations said...

Hi Brenda, I love this--very elegant and cute at the same time. Love the birds in the birdbath. Excellant choice of colors.

alexandra s.m. said...

Awwww...I love it Brenda! this is such a sweet and gorgeous take on the sketch!

very inspiring!!

Elizabeth Allan said...

Oh Brenda, those popped up little birds are divine!

Rosemary said...

what a cute little card, brenda!

Trinh said...

I think it's pretty and a great take on the sketch!

walchowDesign said...

Sweet card and love the birdies!