Thursday 27 August 2015

At the Beach

Hi and welcome to Freshly Made Sketch Challenge Day!  Wasn't last week's challenge amazing!  So many beautiful entries - we were thrilled with the response.  This week, Narelle is our sketch hostess and she has got a couple of layers for us (surprise! surprise!) :)


I took a couple of liberties with the sketch but I think you can still see it in my card:


The horizontal element is the horizon and the vertical element is the palm tree.  The circle element is the shaker.

I just adored the Penguins in Paradise set as soon as it was released and am so glad I now have it.  This penguin is just too cute!  I cut and colored him, along with the palm tree before setting them aside to work on the card base.  

I first cut the circle so I knew where I wanted my sea and sand to meet.  I then carefully sponged on both the card base and the top panel so they lined up.  I used white and silver flat sequins as well as some clear Rock Candy Distress Glitter in my shaker.  After making the shaker component, I put everything together. The glitter has given the acetate a frosted look which is really pretty.



Thanks for visiting.  As always, the design team have some wonderful inspiration for you, so be sure to check them out.

Products used:

Stamps:  Penguins in Paradise (MFT)
Ink:  Versafine Onyx Black, Memento Tuxedo Black, Tumbled Glass, Old Paper
Cardstock:  White, X-Press It
Accessories:  Copics, Pierced Circle Stax (MFT), Penguins in Paradise dies, sequins, Clear Rock Candy Distress Glitter, Wink of Stella

Cheers
Karren

12 comments:

Linda Callahan said...

Yep you are as cool as this card girl! We need to Skype or something so you can show me how to color.....my ballerina looks like a five year old did it! this is perfectly colored and such fun with the shaker!

Monika/Buzsy said...

Amazing card Karren. Love the little shaker in the background... the penguin image is just so adorable... fantastic scene.

Becca Cruger said...

Sparkle-icious! That sentiment is so stinkin' cute and the scene you created matches it perfectly! Just awww-dorable.

Jen Brum said...

What a super cute card! I absolutely love that little penguin! He and the palm tree are beautifully coloured. Love that shaker box!!! So fun!

Gibmiss said...

Hi Karen
Fabulous card... Love the Penquins...
Hugs Sylvie xx

Debbie said...

Clever take on the sketch! this card is simply ADORABLE,

Celeste Goff said...

What an adorable shaker card! Love how you created the horizon line!

Hannelie said...

A clever and inspirational use of the sketch! Awesome card!

Valentyna Komisarenko said...

Oh, Karren, love your cute penguin and the background! Wonderful take on the sketch!

Narelle Farrugia said...

Oh wow you are so creative! This is one amazing card - I am totally loving your take on the sketch and adore the scene you've created!

Cindy Hall said...

I love this penguin stamp set, but the way you used it is just awesome! I love the shaker card and the beautiful coloring!

Kim S said...

Totally fun use of the sketch!!