A Bit of Nature

The Pals Paper Arts are hosting a Sketch Challenge this week and invite you to play along with the sketch they provide that looks like this  ~

                         

I entered a card that looks like this ~

       

I Choose the colors Early Espresso, Baja Breeze, Crumb Cake and Whisper White with a splash of Always Artichoke.  Most edges were sponged with Early Espresso Ink. 

How do you like my ribbon? *smile* It’s a thin piece of Early Espresso cardstock run through my crimper.  I liked how it turned out…..I see it  saving me money on ribbon.  Now that’s a good thing!

Here’s a closer look !

                 

I used the Hearts of Heart Die and the Large Heart Punch, stamping one with a stamp from the ‘Charming’ set.  The bird, from the Two Step Bird Punch, was sponged with E. Espresso also along with a mix of red and yellow’s sponged on his chest.

A different angle and viewing the inside  ~

 

Supplies needed ~ all are SU! unless otherwise noted

• Card stock – W. White, B. Breeze, E. Espresso, C. Cake and A. Artichoke
• Tools – Little Leaves Die, Two Step Bird Punch, MS Fern Punch, Lrg. Heart Punch, Eyelet Border Punch and Crimper
• Misc. – Twine and flatbacks are from my stash

Upcoming on Monday – A tutorial on how I run my embossing folders through my Big Shot/Cuttlebug without showing those icky little edges of the folder showing on your card…….”you asked and I listened!”  See you on Monday! *smile*

HAVE A GREAT WEEKEND EVERYBODY…..stay cool!
It’s HOT HOT HOT in Maryland!