I had started this card earlier in the week and got as far as mounting the patterned paper background on the red cardstock and stamping the image. Then I was stumped and put the card aside. Insert today's sketch, and I found a way to put the card together.
Sketch 60 was one that stumped me originally, probably because I had a terrible excuse for a paper trimmer then and no 1" square punch. With both of those challenges overcome, I was able to put this card together pretty easily. The patterns on this card are all from the same 12x12 sheet.
All papers today are from the K&Co Best Of stack, stamps by Inkadinkado ("Happy Birthday") and Michael's (Ferris wheel), border punch by Fiskars.
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Your card numbers just always amaze me. Fun cards! So bright and cheery! Thanks for sharing!
ReplyDeleteyour numbers are impressive for number of cards sent - makes me feel lazy. Thank you for support OWH - the cards you posted will bring smiles to many faces.
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Nice cards Kathryn! I remember that sketch with the 9 squares well. It was a challenging one for me too. I love the fun, retro feel in both of these.
ReplyDeleteGreat papers in the first card, they really compliment the ferris wheel stamp. I also had trouble with sketch 60, I like what you did to get around it.
ReplyDeleteI am in awe of your numbers! I love your choice of papers and colors and the ferris wheel stamp is just too much fun!
ReplyDeleteI am in awe of your numbers! I love your choice of papers and colors and the ferris wheel stamp is just too much fun!
ReplyDeleteGreat cards, Kathryn! Love that ferris wheel image. Thanks for joining us in this week's OWH Stars & Stamps Sketch Challenge!
ReplyDeleteWow! I like the colors and especially the Ferris wheel! When I see this, I can smell the cotton candy and taste the candied apples at the neighborhood carnival.
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ReplyDeleteHey Kathryn, I wanted to let you know I've awarded you a Liebster Blog Award. You can get the details on my blog http://www.wwwstampinobsession.blogspot.com. Congratulations!
ReplyDeleteLove today's cards, too, especially the 9-square one. Makes me hungry for pop corn and cotton candy!
wow Kathryn... these are great! what great papers you used on both. Thanks so much for sharing ~ Pam
ReplyDeleteYour cards are terrific. I have been "saved by the sketch" myself a few times and it is pretty cool to have a great card like your first card come together that way.
ReplyDeleteWow great papers!! Wonderful job with the sketch!!
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