Did you know Stamper’s Dream is sponsoring the current challenge on the JustRite Inspiration Blog ?
The challenge is a sketch, and the prize is a $50 shopping spree at Stamper's Dream . Honestly, you won't have any trouble spending it there when you see all the latest and greatest products Michelle has in stock, including the complete JustRite Christmas stamp collection!
Just use the sketch challenge #037 to make your card, then post it on the JustRite Inspiration Blog using Mr. Linky. You have until Thursday, September 30 at 9 am.
This is the card I made:
I used Backyard Birds, watercolored with Tombow markers, and tried to give the card an earthy, botanical look while still having a little fun with the design. I combined three different Spellbinders shapes and a Cuttlebug embossed border with sanded white-core cardstock (CTMH). Piercing along the middle border and some linen thread are small finishing touches.
Here’s the sketch that inspired my card:
I always think it's fun to see the different twists and turns a sketch takes in each stamper's hand. To see some beautiful JustRite samples by The Dream Team using this sketch, please visit:
Thank you for your time! Have a great week!
Stamps: JustRite Backyard Birds Paper: CTMH Desert Sand and Garden Green, hot press watercolor paper, BasicGrey Origins designer paper Ink: Palette Noir, Tombow markers for watercoloring Accessories: Linen thread, Cuttlebug Organic Flourish border embossing folder, Spellbinders Classic Circle and Labels Four Nestabilities and Lattice Borderabilities
This is beautiful! I love the sketch and the image you chose. That Cuttlebug Folder is awesome too! And of course, you know how much I love Spellbinders!
Posted by: Glenda Brooks | 09/27/2010 at 12:43 AM
Beautiful cards, Leslie! (No time to comment on the others, sorry!) Have a super wonderful week!!!!
Posted by: Lynette | 09/27/2010 at 05:28 AM
Gorgeous work, Leslie! I love what you've done with the sketch, and your coloring on the Backyard Bird is simply beautiful!
Posted by: Michelle R | 09/27/2010 at 06:16 AM
Stunning card, Leslie. I'm so honored that you made it a robin! After seeing this gorgeous piece of art, it will be a waste of time to submit the card I made using this sketch!
Posted by: Robin Kirkpatrick | 09/27/2010 at 03:36 PM
This is just stunning Leslie! What beautiful realism you've captured with this robin and nest! Love the border too!
Posted by: ChristineCreations | 09/27/2010 at 05:38 PM
Quite LOVELY!
Posted by: Linda C. | 09/27/2010 at 06:45 PM
Another lovely card Leslie.
Posted by: Leigh | 09/27/2010 at 06:56 PM
Oh Wow! This is another "Leslie Special" that has blown me away! I envy your coloring, but it is so obvious that you "love" to color because it is so perfectly done! The design is awesome and papers perfectly picked...You have won another vote from me for Perfection!!!
Posted by: velta | 09/27/2010 at 09:34 PM
It is absolutely beautiful, Leslie! From the little twine bow, to the GORGEOUS coloring of the bird, to the embossed piece at the bottom, I love it all.
Posted by: Colleen Dietrich | 09/28/2010 at 06:51 AM
Very very pretty leslie. I like the soft feel and great layout.
Posted by: Stacy aka Twinshappy SCS | 09/28/2010 at 10:56 AM
Gorgeous Leslie! I love the soft colours you chose...it really sets off the sweet image. And your colouring is fabulous. Beautiful card!
Posted by: Laura (scrapnextras) | 09/28/2010 at 06:57 PM