WSC56: Last Summer Picnic
Beate's Weekend Sketch Challenge #56 made me think of Inchies, of course, so I made a miniature of her sketch this week and used some darling new Inchie Arts 3.5-inch Inchie Notes (more about these below). You, however, may choose to make a more normal size!
I felt a need to say goodbye to summer and what better way to do that than this Lockhart Picnic stamp.
Using Tsukineko Memento Tuxedo Blackink, I stamped a portion of the full-sized image onto Inchie Arts' White Inchie Square and colored with Copic markers. The Inchie Square is a wonderful surface for the Copics -- it yields such a nice, rich look to your artwork. I framed the Inchie with a Spellbinders Nestabilities Classic Scalloped Square die cut.
All papers are Jenni Bowlin Trendy Mini Papers. Ribbon is Stampin' Up's new Riding Hood Red Taffeta (yum!).
A 12-pack of these cute notecards can be found through the Inchie Arts website -- you can view a list of stores that carry the Inchie Notes here. I used the blue/lavender assortment. You get 3 each of 4 colors of notecards in the pack and also included are twelve 3.75" x 5.25" white envelopes. Why a different size of envelope for a 3.5" square card? Because this is the minimum size that they will go through the postal system without additional postage ANDyou are not paying additional postage for a square envelope!
Be sure to check out this week's samples from Beate's other challenge players: Beate, Cambria Turnbow, Charmaine Ikach, Jenn Balcer, Laurie Schmidlin, Lori Craig and MaryJo Albright. I hope you'll play along in the sketch this weekend -- if you do, please leave me a comment below so I can take a look!
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A few other notes of interest:
Don't forget to vote for this week's amazing Just Rite Stampers entries! The competition has been heating up and the entries this week have been amazing!
Second -- in case you haven't heard, Ellen Hutson has started a new blog called the CLASSroom, her official store blog. I am privileged to be one of the bloggers there about once a week. I'm sure Ellen and her blog team will have some fun and educational posts, along with some great deals you won't want to miss. I hope to see you there!
Very cute!
Posted by: Ashley | September 05, 2008 at 09:31 AM
Sweet babe! GOODBYE SUMMER! I'm so ready for fall..... have a great weekend my friend.
Posted by: Cambria Turnbow | September 05, 2008 at 09:47 AM
Saying goodbye to summer came rather quick for me, but I always look forward to Fall.
Your cards is amazing.
Have a wonderful weekend.
Posted by: mj albright | September 05, 2008 at 10:43 AM
Oh how fun, Sharon! I just LOVE that watermelon image! Adorable card! Have a great weekend!
Posted by: Charmaine Ikach | September 05, 2008 at 11:47 AM
What a great title for this sweet card. As always, your coloring rocks!
Great way to say goodbye to summer.
Although we still have mid 80s here. But I am not complaining! I love the heat!
Have a great weekend. Hugs and smiles
Posted by: Beate | September 05, 2008 at 12:42 PM
I love this card, the red and white print layer is a nice backdrop!
Posted by: Shelly | September 05, 2008 at 02:40 PM
Oh my word this is so charming!!!! LOVE these colors and how you colored that inchie - absolutely adorable!!!!!!!!!
Posted by: Cindy Lyles | September 05, 2008 at 05:46 PM
Oh how yummy this is, Sharon! I just adore your style with the inchies ... this one is such a summery smile-maker!
Posted by: Savor the Journey | September 05, 2008 at 05:55 PM
Love the inchie...and your coloring. The card is great! Love the watermelon stamp!
Nicely put together.....Very cute!
Posted by: Cynde | September 05, 2008 at 08:18 PM
Yes, I knew this was JB paper - the minute I saw it - adorable card, Sharon! I love the picnic inchie. :) I might have to get a few Lockhart favorites next week during Ellen's sale! :)
Posted by: Lori Craig | September 05, 2008 at 11:43 PM
Beautiful coloring, and I love the dp and ribbon you used! :D
Posted by: Ann | September 06, 2008 at 11:15 AM
I love that cuuuuute watermelon image. Gorgeous coloring too! :)
Posted by: denise (peanutbee) | September 06, 2008 at 09:03 PM
Love your card for Beate's sketch this week! Yummy watermelon! I just had some today! Deb
Posted by: Deborah Golan | September 07, 2008 at 12:56 AM
Cute little card, Sharon! There's a definite chill in the air here on the Oregon coast!
Posted by: Leslie Miller | September 07, 2008 at 11:19 AM
Darling card!! Love those papers!! ;)
Posted by: Vicki | September 08, 2008 at 11:24 AM
Oh the last days of summer - I will miss the warmth! Your card is fabulous - it makes me want a big old slice of watermelon :)
Posted by: EllenH | September 08, 2008 at 09:51 PM