WSC64: Fall Scarecrow
Beate's Weekend Sketch Challenge was another fun one . . . I hope you'll play along with us this weekend!
I wanted to get in a few more Fall cards even though I'm seriously into Christmas mode right now, so here's what I came up with:
I hadn't used this sweet little Lockhart Scarecrow yet so made him into an Inchie, to use for my circular focal point in the sketch (yes, I improvised a bit!). He was stamped onto an Inchie Arts White Inchie Square with Tsukineko's Tuxedo Black Memento ink and colored with these Copic markers (sorry for the upside down YR04, LOL!):
Let me remind you once again about how buttery smooth this white Inchie matboard square is -- your Copics will blend beautifully on it and they give your project wonderful dimension! I think I failed miserably once again to capture the beautiful sparkle of Spica glitter pens in orange on the leaves and green on the scarf knot:
But trust me, it's there! Isn't he a cutie? I'd love to have him in my garden or on my front porch! I framed him with a 1-1/4" black cardstock square. The papers are Memory Box Sparkle 6-inch collection. Ellen tells us that if you like this collection, you need to scoop it up because evidently Memory Box won't be manufacturing any more once it's gone. I love the bold colors paired with black in this collection.
The orange cardstock is Prism Papaya Puree Dark. I made the scallops using a corner rounder punch with the corner guard removed.
I hope you'll check out samples from the sketch team and play along with us this weekend: Beate, Cambria, Charmaine, Jenn, Lori and Mary Jo. Have a great weekend . . . Happy Halloween!
That's adorable! I feel like a broken record, but I have to tell you every time how much I admire your coloring!
Happy Halloween! Hugs and smiles
Posted by: Beate | October 31, 2008 at 08:54 AM
Oh how cute, Sharon! Look at that adorable little scarecrow! LOVE this! Happy Halloween!
Posted by: Charmaine Ikach | October 31, 2008 at 09:13 AM
Love your little scarecrow inchie.. He's darling! Happy Halloween, matey!
Posted by: Lori Craig | October 31, 2008 at 09:47 AM
Sharon, he's the cutest little scarecrow ever! So gorgeously colored and perfectly placed on this card. It's wonderful!
Posted by: Jenn | October 31, 2008 at 10:18 AM
You must have a Master's degree in Copics because this little scarecrow is colored to perfection.
Posted by: Gabriela Divine | October 31, 2008 at 10:31 AM
Very nice Fall card. I love your scarecrow. I always appreciate seeing what colors you've used. Thanks.
Posted by: Karen | October 31, 2008 at 11:51 AM
Totally sweet Sharon! I always LOVE your inchies!! :)
Happy Halloween my friend!
Posted by: Cambria Turnbow | October 31, 2008 at 12:31 PM
Such a darling scarecrow!! :) I love it!! The coloring is just gorgeous!! Happy Halloween!! :)
Posted by: Vicki | October 31, 2008 at 01:53 PM
Oh I love it! very fun!
Posted by: Tanya | October 31, 2008 at 11:07 PM
Wowzers! You are amazing, Sharon! LOVE this! It's beautiful!...and adorable...perfection! ;) Hope you have a wonderful weekend! :)
Posted by: Jennifer Buck | November 01, 2008 at 09:55 AM
What a great inchie! He's so cute!The papers you selected go so great with him.
Posted by: Chris | November 01, 2008 at 06:11 PM
Oh that scarecrow is wonderful! Thanks for sharing!
Posted by: Mary | November 01, 2008 at 06:34 PM
THsi card is just beautiful. The way you used your colors and the different elements. All the black flowers, etc, on the orange paper, are they a stamp or is that the paper itself?
Thanks for sharing such beautiful card.
Alex
Posted by: alex | November 02, 2008 at 10:19 AM
He is adorable! I might just be in *need* of some of that paper!! Thanks, Sharon!
Posted by: Viv (VivLyn) | November 02, 2008 at 02:50 PM
Very nice coloring Sharon, I love scarecrow and this little guy is adorbale. Your card is perfect for the challenge.
Posted by: Barbara Welch | November 02, 2008 at 03:07 PM
Adorable scarecrow and card! Love how the green hat and shirt just POP off the page against the orange and black.
Posted by: Maria | November 03, 2008 at 04:30 PM
Colored to perfection, Sharon! You made this cute little guy the BIG focus of attention!
Posted by: Jenn | November 04, 2008 at 10:40 AM
I love your Mr. Scarecrow Inchie!!! Love Beate's layout too - must try it. FABOOO colors - I adore autumn and this card really says autumn!!!!!
Posted by: Cindy Lyles | November 04, 2008 at 05:20 PM
Amazing coloring of that adorable scarecrow Sharon. Beautiful card!
Posted by: mj albright | November 04, 2008 at 10:26 PM
Oh, my gosh, this is really cute, Sharon! The sketch is a perfect backdrop for your little inchie image. I LOVE the paper! I thought it was stamped at first...I kept re-reading, looking for stamping info. What great paper!
Posted by: Leslie Miller | November 05, 2008 at 08:55 PM