Monday, July 16, 2012

FOSTV-Sketch Challenge


This week's challenge at Friends of Speedy TV, challenge #29, is a sketch challenge.



As you can see, I decided to make a Christmas card and not in traditional colors. I am using a stamp set from Mark's Finest Papers and Stamps, A Heinrich Co., Peaceful Nuthatch. I really like this sketch. I'm using strips of cardstock and not ribbon. I made the circles punches, using an oval for one, circle for one, and a star for the other.

We would love for you to join us this week. The stamp set to be given away for this challenge to some lucky winner is What A Fox.

Recipe for my card:
Stamps- MFP Peaceful Nuthatch
Paper-Designer paper is Fancy Pants Designs/Christmas Magic
Accessories-EK Success Paper Shaper/Star, Copics, Stampin'Up! oval scallop punch, Fiskars Cameo Appearance ex large squeeze punch

19 comments:

Kate said...

So pretty & elegant! Great take on the challenge.

Hussena said...

Your card looks so beautiful...i love your take on the sketch...such an unusual christmas card:)loving it !!!

Carla S. said...

This is gorgeous, Brenda! I love the elegant colors and the beautiful bird!

Carol L said...

Oh my, this is just SO SO pretty! I love the silvery blue color scheme, and I love how you colored that sweet bird! Gorgeous!!

Bernie said...

This is gorgeous, Brenda! I love blue Christmas cards! I think this is so elegant and the nuthatch is beautiful!

I never stopped making cards just didn't have time to visit blogs. Made Jim a card every day for the 12 days he was in the hospital.

WOW 11 days over 100 is brutal. We got up to 105 and over 100 for about a week but no humidity, for all our complaining we were blessed. It's finally gotten cooler but still having lots of thunder and lightening storms. Thanks for stopping by my blog.
Hugs
Bernie

Janine said...

Love the soft and pretty colours.

Marisa said...

Great take on the sketch, Benzi! Love that bird image and wonderfully coloured.

Ravengirl said...

Such a beautiful card Brenda. It looks marvelous in blue and silver.

Ellen Taylor said...

Fabulous take on the sketch! Love the soothing blue tones and that gorgeous bird!
Hugs my friend!!

Bonnie said...

This sweet nuthatch is one of my favorites of your bird stamps! He always brings a smile to my face. I love the soft blue and navy. Very elegant!

Kathy Bradley said...

Benz,
So very pretty - the colors are so soft and serene!

Beebeebabs said...

Love this card - your such a great cardmarker thanks for sharing!!!

Bonnie Lynn said...

Beautiful!

NanaConnie said...

Gorgeous! Love the blue and gray combo. I do so hope I can find the time to get something done with this sketch but spare time is really a rarity for the rest of the month. Still...... :-D

Lynne in NI said...

Beautiful! Love your birdie and great colour theme too.

stampingbowd said...

Absolutely lovely card! The image is just gorgeous colored in these soft colors!

nwilliams6 said...

Oh!!! We need to hide this from Pamzi or we will have to fight over it!!! This is soo lovely. I absolutely adore it. Hugz!

Pam~ said...

Cute stamp! Very elegant Christmas card in these colors! I like this layout too. Need to jot it down in my sketch book.

Joanne (jojot) said...

what a sweet tweeter