Sorry I haven't been around much this week -- last Sunday afternoon I debated on whether to take a nap or weed the flowerbeds and decided on the flowerbeds. I should have taken the nap, because I threw out my back again while working in the yard -- ugh! Then Tuesday was my birthday -- nothing like not being able to get around because of a bad back to make you really feel your age on your birthday, LOL! It's much better today though -- I was finally able to sit at my desk last night and make this card.
As you may have read on Beate's blog this morning, we are doing the Weekend Sketch Challenge a little differently now. Each person on the team will rotate and take turns creating and hosting the challenge. This week, it's Lori's turn -- you can see the sketch on her blog and post a link to your creation there. Next week it's my turn, so I hope you'll stop in here to see what I have for you!
Isn't this Gumball Machine by Karen Lockhart adorable? So different and unexpected, I think! I stamped it with Memento Tuxedo Black ink onto Gina K's Pure Luxury white cardstock and colored the machine with the Copic markers pictured below and colored the gumballs with a new toy -- Clearsnap's Smooch metallic paints in Siren, Gold Lame, Azure, and Green Apple:
These paints are fun and with the small pointed applicator, it was very easy to paint each of these small gumballs. You can find these beauties at Taylored Expressions (it appears they are out of stock at the moment, but I'm sure Taylor will have more soon. I'll update this info when I get any news). The metallic paint has a nice shimmer to it -- hopefully you can see it here:
I used EK Success' new Dotted Wave Edger punch (found at Michael's) for the strip to the left of the gumball machine and machine stitched around the focal image. All patterned papers are from Basic Grey's Cupcake collection. The long red tag is a Spellbinders die and that great "Live each day" sentiment is also Karen Lockhart's. Ribbon is Papertrey Ink's Lemon Tart satin.
I hope you'll stop by these talented ladies' blogs to see the samples they created for this sketch and participate in the challenge this weekend: Beate, Cami, Charmaine, Jenn, Lori and Mary Jo.
I'll be back tomorrow with some more creations!
Sharon, this is just adorable! SO, so sweet! I love how you made a long tag for that bottom piece! SO smart and perfect here!
Posted by: jenn | February 27, 2009 at 08:55 AM
I don't need details. I love your Lockhart images and your Copics. Darling card, friend.... Love the ribbon!
Posted by: Lori Craig | February 27, 2009 at 08:55 AM
OMGosh... my little Averie LOVES gumballs! GUM, GUM, GUM! This is soooooo cool Sharon, and as always, your coloring is SUPERB! :)
Have a great weekend!
Posted by: Cambria Turnbow | February 27, 2009 at 09:00 AM
Great card, Sharon! I love your coloring and the sentiment tag.
Have a great weekend. Hugs and smiles
Posted by: Beate | February 27, 2009 at 09:30 AM
Cute card Sharon. The gumballs look yummy! HAPPY BIRTHDAY! Glad your back is doing better. Getting older sometimes stinks! lol :)
Posted by: Karen | February 27, 2009 at 09:31 AM
This card is fantastic! I love the bright colors and how you colored the gumball image!
Posted by: Lynn | February 27, 2009 at 09:35 AM
Happy Birthday, Sharon! Sorry you had the backache on your special day, but glad you are feeling better! What a great image, and you made a terrific card with it! You are loved by so many!
Posted by: CherylQuilts at SCS | February 27, 2009 at 09:43 AM
Sharon, this is adorable. Happy belated Birthday and so sorry about your back. I can so relate to that one!
Posted by: Michelle | February 27, 2009 at 10:10 AM
Cute, cute, CUTE! Love this card!
Posted by: Christyne | February 27, 2009 at 10:13 AM
Happy belated Birthday Sharon!! Very cute card!
Posted by: Louise Charlton | February 27, 2009 at 10:22 AM
Cute card! Now I'm going to have to stop at Michaels to pick up another new edger punch. heheheheh...
Sharon, I was wondering... are these new smooch inks opaque?
Posted by: KraftyAunt | February 27, 2009 at 10:48 AM
I love those gumballs, Sharon! But I'm sorry to have missed your birthday and on top of that to learn that you threw your back out again. Oy! I hope you're on the mend soon and that you are able to celebrate, even a little, this weekend. Happy Birthday sweet friend!
Posted by: Gabriela (Gabi With An Eye) | February 27, 2009 at 11:20 AM
just so cute love the coloring as always
Hugs
Norine
Posted by: Norine | February 27, 2009 at 11:20 AM
THis is so stinkin' adorable, Sharon and I am SO jealous you got Smooch!!!!!! Wahhhh. LOL Have a great weekend!
Posted by: Charmaine Ikach | February 27, 2009 at 11:37 AM
It's always something...isn't it :)
Sorry to hear about your back, but I'm glad you're feeling better!
Posted by: Pat S. | February 27, 2009 at 12:09 PM
That punch is perfect with that, Sharon! Another beauty!
Posted by: Jenn E. | February 27, 2009 at 01:07 PM
Hope you are feeling better Sharon.
Your card is amazing. Who doesn't love gumballs?
Have a wonderful weekend.
Posted by: MJ Albright | February 27, 2009 at 01:15 PM
How fun!! This looks so cute!! I would love to play with some of that new stuff!! :) TFS!
Posted by: Vicki (basement stamper) | February 27, 2009 at 02:54 PM
Looks bright & cheery! Happy belated Birthday! You can look on the bright side..the flower beds look nice!
Posted by: Linda C. | February 27, 2009 at 06:35 PM
Fun card, Happy Belated Birthday!!
I know what you mean about the back going out on you and making you feel old, and it seems once it goes out, it continues to go out very easily afterwards too!
Posted by: Conniecrafter | February 28, 2009 at 03:57 PM