Petal Birthday-WSC17
Happy Friday . . . it's time for another one of Beate's weekend sketches! I'm so glad she's "making" me stamp because I desperately need to catch up on my birthday card sending *wink*!
I immediately knew I would love this sketch when I saw it was square, so mine is a 5.50" square card with a chocolate chip base. I finally caved and got Pick A Petal after seeing so many wonderful samples using it. I chose the outline petal stamp and stamped 5 petals with chocolate chip craft ink on the cameo coral print from this fabulous new Linen Prints designer paper from Stampin' Up. After clear embossing it, I cut it out and adhered it over two other prints from this paper pack. A 1" circle punch of chocolate cardstock and a 3/4" circle punch of some more coordinating paper, all cut in half, make the center of this flower.
Then I decided to add some machine stitching with chocolate thread (big mistake . . . don't ask . . . an hour later I was done, LOL!), distressed the edges of the paper a little, added Vintage brass brads and the Designer Label punched birthday sentiment from the hostess set, Party Punch (it's mounted on dimensionals).
All supplies by Stampin' Up!
Be sure to check out Beate, Charmaine, Jenn & Lori's cards (or projects!), too . . . I always love seeing how different everyone's items turn out, using the same sketch! Join in the fun and try this great sketch over the long weekend, so you can catch up on your card sending, too. Have a wonderful weekend!
I love this card! The bright pinks and green with the dark brown look so yummy. Just adorable.
Posted by:Colleen | August 31, 2007 at 08:36 AM
Sharon, I love this card! I was sewing on cards last night, too. .. for Jami's swap! I'm so happy to do the challenges, too. .. it's pretty much the only time I get to stamp lately! See you SOON my friend!
Posted by:jenn | August 31, 2007 at 08:37 AM
Sharon ~ this is so adorable! I love the bright paper and the big ole flower! The black really sets it off! Just adorable!
Posted by:Lori Craig | August 31, 2007 at 08:42 AM
Sharon, this is absolutely beautiful! Love what you did with the sketch!
Posted by:Beate | August 31, 2007 at 08:43 AM
This is just beautiful, Sharon! Love the colors and the papers!
Posted by:Charmaine | August 31, 2007 at 08:43 AM
Love this card Sharon - it turned out beautiful! *STAMPIN HUGS* Alex
Posted by:Alexandra Hobson | August 31, 2007 at 09:09 AM
What a gorgeous card!
Posted by:Kelly Albright | August 31, 2007 at 09:20 AM
Super cute, love the colors and that big flower!
Posted by:Daniela | August 31, 2007 at 09:26 AM
I love this card! You are so talented!
Posted by:Sandra | August 31, 2007 at 10:03 AM
LOVE this Sharon! That is SU! paper? hmmmmm I haven't seen that! LOL!
Posted by:trudee | August 31, 2007 at 10:38 AM
I love this card!! You did a fantastic job! I just ordered the pick a petal set and seeing your card makes me all the more impatient! :)
Posted by:Christi | August 31, 2007 at 11:17 AM
This is so pretty. That gorgeous pink flower just pops off of your card.
Posted by:Jenn D | August 31, 2007 at 03:31 PM
GORGEOUS!! I love the Linen Prints paper! I just used some for Jamis Holiday mini swap!!
I love th esquare card format, but I havent done a square card yet!!
Love it!
Posted by:Tandra Boyer | August 31, 2007 at 06:12 PM
This is such a gorgeous sample for Beate's sketch! I love the sewing you did, and the pretty papers!
Posted by:Rose Ann | August 31, 2007 at 07:52 PM
How cute! I'm off to play with this sketch too. You did a wonderful job with the MFT set too, love your altered tin!
Posted by:Sherrie | August 31, 2007 at 09:11 PM
How cute!! Love the label and stitching!! Gotta love that flower too!
Posted by:Shel9999 | August 31, 2007 at 10:09 PM
OMGoodness this is gorgeous Sharon!! Love this!!
Posted by:Karen (stampin3) | August 31, 2007 at 10:12 PM
Beautiful card!!
Posted by:jodene | September 01, 2007 at 10:15 AM
WOW -- this is so great! I love that you used the large flower as your "circle!! The colors and stitching are fabulous!!
Posted by:christina fischer | September 01, 2007 at 01:23 PM
Oh, this is gorgeous! FABULOUS job with the challenge! :)
Posted by:Heather P. | September 01, 2007 at 07:50 PM
I really love the stitching on this! What a great card!
Posted by:Jill | September 02, 2007 at 09:20 PM
My favorite color combo! How fun!
Posted by:Heidi B. | September 03, 2007 at 03:20 PM
HOW CUTE!!!!! This is so darling Sharon! Love the paper, colors, layout, tag...so sweet!
Posted by:Lindsey (jacksonbelle) | September 03, 2007 at 07:30 PM