Inspiration: Global Design Project #421 + Freshly Made Sketch #613 + Just Add Ink #680 (Alcohol) + Tic Tac Toe #236 ( Coloring + Free + Gems)
The colour combo had a retro vibe to me, so I reached out for the You Rock stamp set from Avery Elle. I stamped the jukebox and marquee in black ink and colored them with alcohol markers, then used te matching dies to cut them out.
Following the sketch, I made a Pool Party card base and cut a layer out of Lemon Lime Twist cardstock. I stamped the two sides in matching ink with the checkboard pattern. I cut a strip of Poppy Parade cardstock, stamped some stars in matching ink, cut the ends in tail ends and I placed this strip like shown in the sketch. I cut a piece of Basic White cardstock for the center and I stamped records in Pool Party at the top, then added little stars in red and green around the scene.
I wanted a French sentiment, so I went looking through my French sets and I lucked out by finding a sentiment that reads, "You are not old, you're vintage" in French that is exactly the right size and shape to fit in the marquee. I then mounted the two images on dimensional adhesive and added them to my card, and I finished it with three red gems to match.
I stamped the checkboard and the records on a white envelope to match.
Supplies
Stamps: You Rock (Avery Elle); Anniversaire (4 En Scrap)
Cardstock: Lemon Lime Twist, Poppy Parade, Pool Party, Basic White (Stampin' Up!)
Ink: Lemon Lime Twist, Poppy Parade, Pool Party (Stampin' Up!), Tuxedo Black (Memento)
Accessories: White Medium Envelope, Stampin' Dimensionals, Stampin' Blends Markers (Stampin' Up!);
Red Gems (Recollections); Crystal Glaze (Nuvo)
So cute! The main images are charming and I love all of the fun detail you added behind them. Thank you for playing along with us at Freshly Made Sketches.
Posted by: Kim S | November 27, 2023 at 07:59
This is so stinkin' cute! I predict a winner for sure!
Posted by: LeAnne M Pugliese | November 27, 2023 at 08:26
This is so cute and clever! I love the theme! Thank you for joining us at FMS this week!
Posted by: Judy Rozema | November 27, 2023 at 15:53
This is such a fun card! So bright and cheerful! Thanks so much for joining us at Freshly Made Sketches.
Posted by: Karren Johnson | November 27, 2023 at 21:55
So much to enjoy about this card, Heather. The stamped background patterns look great and work so well with the main image, your colouring is beautiful, and it's a great layout. Glad you played along with our Just Add Ink alcohol challenge.
Diane, JAI
Posted by: Diane | November 28, 2023 at 04:42
Fabulous card Cindy! You really captured a fun retro vibe - the checked borders were a feature that I really loved. Thanks for joining us at Just Add Ink this week. Kim
Posted by: Kim Badelt | November 29, 2023 at 02:57