Wednesday, January 28, 2015

You are Special

Hi there!
There's a new sketch challenge up today at the Repeat Impressions blog, The House that Stamps Built. Wendy, the RI owner, is honestly the Queen of sketches!

Here is today's sketch:


Now, you all know what a rebel I am.
Rarely do I use a sketch 'as is'.
I decided to flip this one - here's what I created,
using Repeat Impressions '1703-J Bird's Nest Branch',
2617-D Tiny Bird (flight), and '8608-D Special'.


A very sweet blogging friend, Taunya, sent me some beautiful doilies a few weeks ago.
Wondering what would happen if the shape were changed, I ran this one through my Cuttlebug, using the same oval die as the focal image.  End result?  I like it!!!  How about you?

If you'd like to own these, or other beautiful RI stamps, hurry over and check out the Repeat Impressions store!  Be sure to use the coupon on my sidebar to save 10% on each and every order!

We'd love to see YOUR beautiful projects linked up to our challenge!
Nab this fun sketch, get creative, and link up at The House That Stamps Built!
You don't have to use RI stamps to play along,
but if you do, you'll be entered twice!

It's time to see what my Fellow Rock Stars have created with this sketch!

Happy hopping!

Cheri     Deonna     Joy     Melissa     Karen     Debbie     Kathy


Thanks for dropping by,
Patti J.

Other supplies used:
Cardstock: Bazzill Blue and Brown
Patterned Paper: Our Daily Bread Designs Blushing Rose Collection
Adhesive: Tombow
Tools: Perfect Papercrafting Perfect Layers Mini Rulers and cutting mat 
for sentiment matting (see my sidebar to find out how you can get a free cutting mat)!
Dies: Spellbinder's Oval
Markers:  Copic
Doily:  Doodlebug Designs

15 comments:

Julie Tucker-Wolek said...

This is sooooooooo gorgeous! LOVING the colors and those little birds!!!!

richardbreaks said...

I love the dark brown with the soft blue. Perfect way to make your beautiful doily fit the sketch! Great job.

Lori Kobular said...

What a great card! I love the birds nest in the tree branch image, reminds me that Spring is just around the corner!!

Glittered Paws said...

So pretty love the colors and the doily is the perfect embellishment. Just 40+ days until spring and I am ready.

Debbie Fisher (debbiedee) said...

darling images! looks like several of us were rebels for this challenge. Ü

Cheri said...

Leave it to you to bring a new twist to an old favorite! I love what you did with the doily...never thought of that one but I'm going to remember it and give it a try some time. Love how you gave us "spring" in the middle of snow and winter!!! And love how you flipped the sketch....great job, my sweet friend.

Beth Norman said...

Wow, what a beautiful card, Patti. I love your colouring and the pretty soft colours you used. Flipping the sketch is a good thing ;)

Cheryl W said...

I like it, too, Patti! What a pretty card, and that image makes me believe that spring just might really come again.

Lisa said...

This is so gorgeous!! I love the pretty image!! We have bluebirds that have stayed through the winter...they usually leave but for some reason stayed this year!! Love this beautiful card!! Have a great day :)

Lisa
A Mermaid's Crafts

Amy Johnson said...

Such a sweet card!

Donna said...

Gorgeous card, sweet image and coloring, like the doily too!

*Vicki* said...

AWE! This is really adorable Patti!! Love the birds and your layout is very lovely! ;)

Taunya Butler said...

Thanks for the shout out, Patti!! I want you to know that YOU ARE SPECIAL!!! This card is such a breath of fresh air, a touch of Spring during a dreary winter!! But the way you have used your own creative instincts on this card just amaze me - your pattern papers are so perfect for your colored image and YES I am very impressed with the way you used that doily!!! What an amazing sketch - I think I might have to play with it!!! Thanks for being so awesome!!! Have an incredibly good day!!!

Monika/Buzsy said...

So pretty Patti. Love that beautiful image and the coloring. The blue doily looks great. I often change up the sketch too. :)

Lena said...

Beautiful card, Patti! Love your take on the sketch, you rebel you :-). Love the sweet image and the blue doily adds the perfect touch. Great card, my friend!
Hugs,
Lena
Lena’s Creations