Woohooo for Friday!! Things are lookin' up (weather wise) around here! Yep, it looks like we can almost shut down our fireplace for the summer (it has snowed THREE times this past week) because by this weekend our temps should almost hit 80 degrees!!! I can't wait!! :-)
Speaking of being Friday.... :-) That's right, it's time for another Weekend Sketch Challenge! Nothing like a good sketch (and Charmine -this week's hostess- has come up with a great one!) to jump start your creativity!
I was definitely in the mood for something fun...and what's more fun than these colors together? :-) I started by embossing the focal image (from the Basic Grey Nature 2 Beta set) using Versafine Black Onyx ink andClear detail e.p. onto watercolor paper. After sponging (using my Antique Linen Distress Ink) around my image, I popped up the leaves...added some Clear Mini Microbeads to part of them...and then sprinkled on a little bit of Glitter. :-)
The fun border along the green panel is made by embossing one of the little coordinating stamps included in the Nature 2 Beta set (by Basic Grey). I have to tell you HOW much I love these little sets! Michelle has several different sets in stock...and at only $1.95 each, they are VERY affordable!! You've got to love that!! :-) You can check them out HERE (scroll down to see them).
Want to see more Weekend Sketch Challenge goodness? Check out what Cambria, Charmaine, Jenn, Lori, & Sharon have created!
Thanks for stopping by! I hope you enjoy your day! ~Laurie
Recipe Stamps: Nature 2 Beta set (Basic Grey), General Sayings (Whiff of Joy) Paper: Watercolor paper, Certainly Celery DP Prints, Patterned paper (Crate Paper) Ink: Versafine Black Onyx, Versamark, Antique Linen Distress Ink Other: Clear detail e.p., Black detail e.p., Nestabilities, Crochet flower (My Mindy's Eye), Button, Twine, Sewing Machine, Diamond Glaze, Clear microbeads, Glitter
