Wednesday 3 August 2016

Soda Pop

Hi and welcome to Freshly Made Sketches where the adorable and talented Linda Callahan is our hostess this week.


When I saw the sketch a few weeks ago, I first thought of using leaves for the "Any Shape" elements, but when I was looking through my dies, I found these soda pop dies and thought they'd be perfect.




I die-cut the bottles then sponged some Squeezed Lemonade and Twisted Citron ink onto the bottles, fading out towards the top.  I stamped and adhered the labels and the sentiment panel.  The card base was lightly sponged with Peacock Feathers ink focusing in the area the bottles would be placed.  I finished with a silver thread nest behind the bottles.



Thanks for visiting.  Check out the fabulous creations made by the rest of the design team and I hope you can join us this week.


Products used:

Stamps:  Soda Pop (MFT)
Ink:  Black Licorice Hybrid, Squeezed Lemonade, Twisted Citron, Peacock Feathers
Cardstock:  White, watercolor
Dies:  Soda Pop Bottles (MFT)
Accessories:  Silver Thread

Cheers
Karren

18 comments:

Linda Callahan said...

I have been a Coke drinker for a zillion years........how come I have never seen these dies? Love this card with the classic shaped soda bottles! And as always your ink work is spot one!

I Card Everyone said...

Every time I see a fabulous card made with these dies, I smack myself for not owning them!!! Just so darling, Karren! that citron reminds me of a favorite soda, made right here in Michigan ... Squirt! Citrus flavors, with a big bright grapefruit flavor! yum ... xx
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Rosemary said...

what a fun card, karren!! love the bright, cheerful colors!!

Samra said...

Amazing card Karren! Love the colors and the idea for your design is out of this world!
Hugs
Samra
Paper Talk with Samra

Lisa Lara said...

I am absolutely smitten by this card Karren. WOW.

Amy O said...

Not sure what I love more -- the gorgeous citrus colors or the adorable soda bottles. And together they make for one perfect card. Love this, Karren!

Greta said...

Love that sketch & your card is so fun, Karren!

Leigh Penner said...

This is perfect! I love it!

Jen Brum said...

Oh, this is sooooo fun! I love those soda bottles and the fabulous sentiment! Your colouring is amazing as always!!! Love it!

MackieMade Paper Creations said...

What fun !!!! I love this awesome card!!! The colors are perfect!

Jen Mitchell said...

Soda bottles are absolutely perfect for this sketch! I love that you added the sponged background behind them and the silver thread. Such a fun card!

Barb Ghig said...

Such a fun take on the sketch, Karren! I love that you chose 'Lemon and Line' to ink the bottles, and adding the nest of thread behind them is the perfect touch! I'm putting these dies on my wishlist...they're so cool!

Narelle Farrugia said...

Awesome card! The sentiment and images are perfect together and those bottles with the shading look real!

Jen Timko said...

I do not need these dies, I do not need these dies! This is so awesome Karren!!

Cindy Hall said...

What a great card! I love how your sponging creates a spotlight for your images/focal point.

Aileen said...

I love how you used the drink bottles Karren, looks stunning. I bought the dies and didnt think of the stamps so need to get them next, on my next spending spree. Love love your blending too.

Cornelia (fun stamping) said...

I am not a friend of Coke, but your card is absolutely delightful! Totally love it!

Kim S said...

Soda bottles!! What a fun use of the sketch!!