It is time for another Second Sunday Sketches challenge! If you are new to Second Sunday Sketches,
please review the rules here or below. Each second Sunday of the month, I will post a card sketch. A sketch
is graphic or drawing of how the elements of a card are layed out.
You
will then use the sketch as a guide to create your own card. Your card
must be a new creation and reflect the challenge guidelines. Your card
must include the major elements of the card sketch, such as the number
of layers and the general position of the embellishments and/or die
cuts. You can rotate the sketch for a top-folding card or for a
side-folding card.
You choose the occasion and the
color palette as well as the stamp set(s) and the embellishments. I do
ask that you use Stampin' Up! products (current or retired).
The
measurements will also be included in the blog post for each Second
Sunday Sketches sketch challenge. You can use the measurements as given
or increase them or decrease them. For example, if a greeting is stamped
on a 1" circle on the sketch, but the greeting you choose is 1-3/4",
then increase the size of the circle to 1-3/4". You can also change the
shape. Instead of a circle, you can use an oval, a square, a daisy
punch, etc.
The challenge will run from the second Sunday of the month until the last day of that month.
Below is February's card sketch.
Challenge Dates
February's challenge will run from February 9th, 2020 until February 29th, 2020 at 5pm EST.
If
you would like to participate in the Second Sunday Sketches sketch
challenge, please create a card using the sketch above and email me a
photo of your card by February 29th, 2020 at 5pm EST with the subject line Second
Sunday Sketches Entry.
Prize Drawing
The
day after the last day of the month (March 1st), I will place all of
the names of the participants in a hat and randomly
draw a winner. The winner will receive a prize! The prize each month
will change and will be announced at the start of each challenge. January's
Second Sunday Sketches sketch challenge prize is Item #151326 and
three hand-made cards from me.
Winner Announcement
If
you are the winner, I will notify you by email. Please respond to my
email with your complete mailing address, and I will mail you your
prize! If the winner does not respond to my email within 7 days, I will
draw another winner.
I will also post all of the entries on my blog (with your names attached to the photos) and the name of the winner.
Card Sketch Sample
Here is a sample of how I interpreted this
card sketch using The Gang's All Meer Stamp Set (Item
#152294). The Gang's All Meer Stamp Set is a FREE stamp set that you
can earn by placing a qualifying order $50 USD or
more (before tax and shipping) during Sale-A-Bration 2020 (January
3rd-March 31st, 2020)! For more details and information, check out my
blog
post
HERE.
I used Stampin' Write Markers to ink only one meerkat at a time from the group of meerkats image in each of the stitched circle die cuts.
I also used a Real Red Stampin' Write Marker to ink only the "happy
birthday" part of the "happy birthday to a stand-up friend" image. Using
the Stampin' Write Markers to ink stamps is a great technique to stamp
only the portion of the image you want. It can also be easier than
cutting a mask.
I used a Blender Pen to pick up ink from the bottom of the ink pad and add some fur to the meerkats. Blender Pens are a fantastic way to add a more transparent, lighter shade of the ink. I love that you can create even more shades of the same ink with just one ink pad!
Some Ideas on How to Make this Card Sketch Your Own
There
are many ways to change this card to make it your own! You can rotate
the card layout 90 degrees, change the hearts to another shape like flowers or letters, add a
mat layer beneath the hearts, use embossing
folders to add more texture to a mat layer, and more!
I
am looking forward to seeing your personal take on the tenth Second
Sunday Sketches sketch challenge! If you have any questions about this
card sketch challenge, please let me know! I am happy to assist!
Happy Stamping!
Beth
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