WSC61: Fruitful Thanks
It's Beate's Weekend Sketch Challenge time again. I varied the sketch a little and made it square:
I tried my hand at a neat technique Karen Lockhart shared with Ellen Hutson -- White Color Pencil. If you click on Ellen's linked name, she gives you details on this technique. I chose Karen Lockhart's Fruit Bowl to stamp with White StazOn on black cardstock and then shaded the image with white Prismacolor pencil. Very interesting look, isn't it?
The image is matted with Prism Papaya Puree and mounted with dimensional foam tape to the card. Patterned papers are Memory Box Sparkle. The Thanks sentiment is a center from JustRite Stampers Harmony Classic Circle II Ensemble. After stamping just the center, I trimmed the sentiment to this rectangle shape. It's popped up on dimensional foam tape and has some orange EK Success gemstones for accents. Machine stitched accents finish off the card.
Be sure to check out sketch samples from Beate, Cambria, Charmaine, Jenn, Laurie, Lori and Mary Jo. Have a great weekend!
Gorgeous card, Sharon. I love your white stamped and white shaded image. It looks great. I also love your stitched lines on the bottom right corner.
Have a great weekend! Hugs and smiles
Posted by: Beate | October 10, 2008 at 08:51 AM
Sharon, you make everything look so elegant! What a gorgeous fall card! Are you enjoying the fall weather up with Lori?
Posted by: Jenn | October 10, 2008 at 09:04 AM
Wow! Sharon, what an amazing effect you achieved!! I also love those square rhinestones...perfect to offset all the circles!! :-)
Hope your weekend is a wonderful one!!
Posted by: Laurie Schmidlin | October 10, 2008 at 09:07 AM
Like that technique-looks great. tfs
Posted by: Bev James | October 10, 2008 at 09:12 AM
Very cute! Love the white look!
Hugs~ Kim
Posted by: Kim | October 10, 2008 at 10:32 AM
So pretty, Sharon! What a neat technique! Very unique! Have a wonderful weekend!
Posted by: Charmaine Ikach | October 10, 2008 at 10:45 AM
Well of COURSE I would love your card and the white pencil "etching" but I adore the new updated look of your blog. It's so much easier to read and easy on the eyes. Your text colors are wonderful as is your banner. Congratulations on your gorgeous card and the lovely new look of your blog. Well done, Sharon.
Posted by: Gabriela | October 10, 2008 at 12:36 PM
What a wonderful card. I love the unique stamped look your card has. Such a cool technique! :)
Posted by: Maria | October 10, 2008 at 01:29 PM
You've done a beautiful job with the technique, Sharon!! I love those awesome papers too!! Super card!!
Posted by: Rose Ann | October 10, 2008 at 02:35 PM
That looks very cool! I am going to have to try that technique...this is beautiful!
Posted by: Carolyn King | October 10, 2008 at 02:35 PM
This is so cool with the unexpected white on black! Great idea! Love your stitching and halloween colors.
Posted by: Lori Craig | October 10, 2008 at 03:55 PM
Absolutely stunning. I was so bummed that I couldn't participate in this weekend's sketch challenge, but now that I see yours, it's just as well. Everything else will pale in comparison! Wonderful job with the white on black.
Posted by: Robin K. | October 10, 2008 at 08:03 PM
Hey Sharon! Great Card! It was so great to get to meet you last night! Hope you enjoyed your stay in KC!!
Posted by: Misti | October 10, 2008 at 08:32 PM
what a great card! love the white pencil technique & your new fall banner!
Posted by: Donna Baker | October 10, 2008 at 10:22 PM
Sharon, this is just beautiful. Thanks for sharing this cool technique too. Have a wonderful weekend!
Posted by: Cambria | October 11, 2008 at 01:38 AM
I've been wanting to try this technique for some time now...thanks for the inspiration. Beautiful card as usual.
Posted by: mj albright | October 17, 2008 at 12:08 AM