Sunday, May 17, 2009

365 Cards Sketchy Sunday - May 17

Time for another Sunday Sketch at 365 Cards! This one was hard for me...not because of the sketch, but because of the paper! I had an April kit from Apron Strings Designs and had not used it yet. I wanted to give it a try. It's all Scenic Route paper...but it's NOT what I'd normally pick for myself. Using it really was a stretch for me!

You can't see from the photo, but the stripped paper is glitter paper! And the other paper has a shimmer to it. I was lucky to find the flowers in my stash! And that clear/yellow button! The card really came together in the end! (The greeting is a Stampin' Up stamp, and I cut the tag shapes with the nesting SU punches.)

I really wanted to use this paper, since when I made the card I was getting ready to leave for Hawaii. I wanted to get the island feel before we left. I'm home now, and can say that YES I did capture that tropical feel.

To see more of the ASD kits...

Apron Strings Designs is having a Blog Challenge and Hop this weekend to kick off their new blog. The DT has some great stuff in store for you. Visit the new ASD blog and play along all weekend. The party lasts from 5/15 (Friday) at 11am EST until 5/17 (Sunday) at 8pm EST.

Have fun hopping! Keep in mind...there are PRIZES to be won!

14 comments:

  1. great take on the challenge gloria. Love the fold!!!

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  2. Gloria, this is absolutely beautiful.
    Welcome Back.
    Sherry

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  3. gorgeous take on the sketch Gloria...I'm lovin' that big & beautiful flower!!

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  4. i love your take on the sketch. especially your "diagonal'. very creative! love those papers too!

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  5. Love the card Gloria, and miss staying in touch with you!

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  6. Love the fold Gloria!! How funny you should say "we" have more in common than you do with your sister!! I have absolutely nothing in common with mine. I mean nothing! I don't think we are even related.....hehehe!! So "sis" enjoy the rest of your day!!

    hugs, Karen Lee

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  7. It's me again.....I just read your comment on my Adam post. I so wanted Allison in the finals with Adam too!! That would have been one awesome show!!

    hugs, Karen Lee

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  8. I love the way you did the sketch. It's fun to see things that you would have never thought of.

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  9. Beautiful, bold card Gloria, love your fold and flower.
    Hugs
    Fi

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  10. It's great!!! I am liking it much better than my own!!

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  11. well i'm glad you stretched yourself with the paper as this turned out BEAUTIFUL :D

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  12. It doesn't sound like you were into this sketch much because of your papers, but girlfriend, you did an 'ausome' job! I love it!! The fold is the perfect addition. Great job!

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  13. I love the colours and the way you folded the paper, great card
    Maz

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  14. What a great way to use both sides of the paper - I always feel like I have to "choose" a favorite side...now I feel like I can love them both.

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