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Thursday, July 3, 2014

Freshly Made Sketch #143

Happy Thursday everyone!! It is hot and muggy here. It was just the kind of day to stay in air conditioning to create something fun.

Today I am playing along with the Freshly Made Sketch Blog. I am kind of obsessed with sketch blogs as of late. I can use the products I want and I have a frame to work in. Here is the sketch I worked from:
I chose to make a Halloween card. I am not sure why. Perhaps because I like the fall weather best. I LOVE summer vacation but detest like hot, humid weather. I love the brisk feeling of fall, where a light jacket is needed.


The adorable kitten image is from Simon Says Stamp. It is one of those stamp sets that I bought because I saw an adorable card made from it but then I never used it. I do that all the time. I am actually trying to use what I already have this summer. So far I have been good but there is some fabulous new product that I really want.

First I die cut the white circle and then I stamped the image with black ink. I then used Copic markers to color him in. Then I went searching for just the right papers to layer him on.

I think my favorite part of this whole project was to dig through my pattern paper scraps to find just the right papers. I layered them over each other like the sketch, with the black banner being adhered with foam tape to give it a little dimension.


The enamel dots and Stickles on the cat and pumpkin were the finishing touches on the outside of the card.


While the Stickles dried, I created the inside. I often create an insert when I use black card base.


I die cut a white piece of card stock and then stamped the little kitty in black at the bottom. I wanted to leave room just in case I wanted to write a message.

I really enjoyed making this card and love the way it came out.

Thank you for stopping by. Have a Happy July 4th!!


Nora
Supplies:
Orange Paper-Echo Park


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5 comments:

  1. verybellemakesJuly 4, 2014 at 1:22 AM

    Thanks for your lovely comment on my blog! Thought I'd stop by and have a peek at yours :)

    That is such a cute cat stamp! Love the papers too - the grey really sets off the orange gingham.

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  2. Leigh PennerJuly 4, 2014 at 11:17 AM

    Oh, this is so sweet!

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  3. Taunya ButlerJuly 4, 2014 at 5:41 PM

    Nora - this card turned out soo cute!! Love that little cat poking his head up out of the pumpkin!! It is an adorable stamp, I can see why you wanted to purchase it. The patterned papers you added and those enamel dots just complete this card and make it beyond awesome!!

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  4. Jen MitchellJuly 4, 2014 at 6:45 PM

    What an adorable Halloween card! The little kitty image is so darn cute! Thanks for joining us at Freshly Made Sketches!

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  5. Kim HegginsJuly 8, 2014 at 11:38 PM

    This is just too cute! Halloween is my favorite holiday and this is so fun and your beautiful orange gingham paper is just perfect with your adorable little cat.

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