The design for this one came to me as I was putting away some scrapbooking papers. As I looked at the matching die-cuts, I noticed that I could use the big scallop note and small squares to mirror the sketch, and use one of the chipboard monsters as my main image. This might be one of the quickest card I have put together - no fidgeting, it all worked out exactly as I had envisioned. Gotta love it!
The only "intricate" detail I added is the hand stitching around the orange block with purple floss, for added texture. I stamped the "happy birthday" sentiment, stapled the pumpkin rickrack in place and voilà - all done!
I hope you like this card and that it inspires you to take part in the sketch challenge with us this week! Sending you wishes from Nashville, Tennessee, as that's where I'll be for Leadership when you read this!
Happy stamping, y'all!
Here is the LINK to our challenge blog, where you can share a link to your creation, and links to the other DT members' creations:
Brandi
Carrie
Helen
Ilina
Kirsty
Lee-Anne
Makeesha
Marisa
Renée
Supplies
Stamps: Pour ton anniversaire (SU!)
Cardstock: Purple
Inks: Concord Crush (SU!)
Papers, choboard accents and die-cuts
Accessories: Pumpkin rickrack (SU!), staples, Stampin' Dimensionals, purple floss
Darling image and a fun mix of shapes and colours. Great take on this week's sketch :)
Posted by: Marisa | January 14, 2011 at 11:46
This is so cute & fun Cindy - it reminds me of the animated movie "Monsters Inc." :)
Posted by: Helen H | January 15, 2011 at 17:03
Hi Cindy....I love your card, loved it the minute that I saw it. The colours are great and your choice of image is perfect..love the monster. The handstitching is fantastic, it looks like it must have taken a while and I love the orange ricrac. Hope you have had a nice time away at leadership.
Posted by: Lee-Anne | January 15, 2011 at 20:51
This is so very cute. I love your take on the sketch and the colours you used are so fun and vibrant. Love it!
Posted by: carrie gaskin | January 15, 2011 at 21:24
oooh, fun shapes, pattern, and texture, Cindy!
Posted by: Renee | January 15, 2011 at 21:54
Hope you had a great time in Nashville! Can't wait to see pics! I named you for the Stylish Blogger Award. http://runningwscissorsstamper.blogspot.com/2011/01/stylish-blogger-award.html
Posted by: Heidi Baks | January 18, 2011 at 20:58
I love the wee monster!!! Great card, my friend. I have to call you...I need your help on something. Mysterious, aren't I? LOL!
xo B.
Posted by: Brandi | January 19, 2011 at 12:42
Cute, cute, cute! Love all the layers, ric rac and the little monster!
Posted by: Angie Tieman | January 23, 2011 at 17:36