Happy Friday! Here's my sample for Beate's Weekend Sketch Challenge #63. I've been long-awaiting Memory Box's new holiday paper collection, Gingercake, and when I saw this pretty, bright green pattern in the collection with the holly and berries on it, it made me think of this cute Snow Lady stamp by Karen Lockart!
I didn't want to cover up any of this pretty paper AND I couldn't find another pattern to match well with it in order to make the rectangle element behind the focal point in today's sketch, so I just embossed a Spellbinders Classic Rectangle Nestability die on the paper to provide that element.
Sorry I didn't have time to get a photo of the Copic markers I used to color Snowlady, but here's a list: YG00, YG01, YG03, RV23, R22, YR01, V01, V12, V15 and Spica Glitter Pens in clear & pink. And hopefully you can see that embossed rectangle a little better in this photo, too:
TIP: Snowlady' head is outlined in a custom Copic color of BG000 reinker "diluted" half and half with Copic Colorless Blender in an empty sketch marker. This gives you an even lighter shade and provides just a hint of icy color that makes you think "snow"!
I colored Snowlady's fur collar hap hazardly in a cross-hatch pattern to make it seem fuzzy. I don't think I captured the pretty pink Spica gliter pen sparkle on her snowflake accessories and on the green border, but they are there -- trust me! *wink* (You may be able to see them by clicking on the photo for a larger view).
This fuzzy white trim reminded me of snow and seemed to go well with Snowlady's fuzzy coat -- it's from Webster's and available from StarLitStudio. The lavendar horizontal strip of paper is from Memory Box's Sprout collection and was punch with Fiskar's Threading Water punch.
Be sure to check out some more sketch samples from these fabulous ladies: Beate, Cambria, Charmaine, Jenn, Lori . I'll be back in just a bit with the winner of my Copic giveaway!
We're all running late today. . . LOL! I just can't get movin'!
Posted by: Jenn | October 24, 2008 at 08:51 AM
Oh, Sharon! She's lovely! I adore your DP and your coloring of course is exquisite! Oh won't you please add me to your Christmas mailing list and send her to me out of the goodness and kindness of yourheart. She's marvelous! Great job, kiddo.
Posted by: Gabriela | October 24, 2008 at 09:07 AM
Oh my goodness! She is so adorable! I love the colors and how she looks like a vintage snow lady!
Posted by: Lynn | October 24, 2008 at 09:20 AM
I love your card Sharon. The paper is so pretty. It would make a very adorable Christmas card in not so Christmassy colors. :)
Posted by: Karen M (DE) | October 24, 2008 at 09:36 AM
Oh my goodness, Sharon...This card is STUNNING!!! I love the colors and your coloring is magnificent. You are correct, both of the trims are perfect with her scarf and it really pulls it all together!
TFS this magical joy with us!
Posted by: Juanita | October 24, 2008 at 09:43 AM
She's a beauty, Sharon - love your ribbons and scallops!
Posted by: Lori Craig | October 24, 2008 at 09:43 AM
She is gorgeous! I would never have thought to use that color combo for winter. I love it!!
Posted by: mamichelle | October 24, 2008 at 09:54 AM
She looks so warm and cozy..what a pretty snowlady she is!
Posted by: Lynda | October 24, 2008 at 09:55 AM
What an adorable snow lady, and she's perfect with your Basic Grey paper. Very cute!
Posted by: Karen | October 24, 2008 at 09:59 AM
Sharon, what a haute snowwoman! :D She's beautiful!
Posted by: Jenn | October 24, 2008 at 10:03 AM
What a great snowwoman! Love the colors and the ribbon and lace really look like snowflakes! Love it!
Posted by: Susan | October 24, 2008 at 10:51 AM
This is so cute and very festive. I just love the colors and the wonderful embellishments you used really top this card off.
Posted by: Ida | October 24, 2008 at 11:43 AM
TEEHEE! This is adorable!! This made me smile today!! :) TFS!
Posted by: Vicki | October 24, 2008 at 12:24 PM
Adorable snowlady... and I love the colors you chose - kinda non-traditional, but perfect for your card! I hope to have some time to try the challenge myself this weekend. Hope that you are having a great day.
Posted by: Maria | October 24, 2008 at 12:28 PM
So feminine! Love the colours!
Thanks fro sharing!
Posted by: Carolen | October 24, 2008 at 12:42 PM
I just love how those copics make things glow!
Posted by: Annie | October 24, 2008 at 01:13 PM
This is one of the most elegant snowman...excuse me I mean snowwoman card I have ever seen. Beside the images being absolutely lovely I also love the colors you chose and the layout is perfect. TFS.
Debbie/Phx AZ
Posted by: Debbie Stelton | October 24, 2008 at 01:18 PM
Such a cute little snow lady!!! Love the sketch and the colors you chose are wonderful!!!
Posted by: Diane Lapointe | October 24, 2008 at 01:43 PM
Wonderful card, Sharon! Love the paper, the fuzzy trim and of course you coloring!
Have a great weekend. Hugs and smiles
Posted by: Beate | October 24, 2008 at 01:49 PM
Great card Sharon. Love the image and the paper is gorgeous. No wonder you didn`t want to cover it up.
Heather
Posted by: Heather Fullerton (Retired Heather) | October 24, 2008 at 02:23 PM
Hey - your new header is sassy if I didn't say so already.
Posted by: Lydia Fiedler | October 24, 2008 at 07:42 PM
Excellent!!
Posted by: Linda C. | October 24, 2008 at 10:30 PM
How cute is this?
Posted by: Ashley | October 25, 2008 at 10:30 AM
She is so pretty, love these colors and that trim is perfect!
Posted by: Conniecrafter | October 25, 2008 at 10:35 AM
Love your Snow Lady card Sharon!
Posted by: Shari | October 25, 2008 at 08:01 PM
so gorgeous! You are great with your copics!
Posted by: Mary | October 26, 2008 at 10:52 AM
Great card Sharon. What a pretty color combo.
Posted by: mj albright | November 04, 2008 at 10:33 PM