Wednesday, February 25, 2015

Freshly Made Sketches 175

I don't usually keep sympathy cards on hand but every once in a while I unfortunately need one and as I was creating my card for this week's Freshly Made Sketches challenge it occurred to me that it made a nice one.  Our sketch this week is brought to you by Jen Brum who is currently freezing her you-know-what off in eastern Canada.  But that didn't stop her from creating this great sketch!



Look at all that space to unleash your creativity!  I used the space to show off this beautiful poppy stamp.  First I inked it up in Tangerine Tango then splashed some Pure Poppy on with a marker in random spots.  I love how it came out.  And the sentiment fit perfectly tucked down next to the stem.

Ok, you know the drill.  Being Wednesday your first order of business is to go to Freshly Made Sketches and check out the inspiration from our amazing design team.  Then you need to play along with us!  Simple!

Thanks for stopping by!

Supplies:
Stamps:  Poppy Field (Rubbernecker Stamps); Fancy Feathers (Clearly Besotted)
Paper:  Dove Grey (WPlus9); Basic Black, Whisper White (SU)
Ink:  Tangerine Tango, Pure Poppy (SU); Onyx Black (Versafine)
Accessories:  Stitched Rounded Rectangle STAX (My Favorite Things); crochet thread  


19 comments:

Happy Dance said...

Yeah...as much as I hate to have them around, we all need sympathy cards. This one is really lovely. the TT ink is nice here with the black. Perfectly appropriate. Nice card. Bev

Lesley said...

Beautiful!

Kristie Goulet said...

Beautiful sympathy card, Jen!

Linda Callahan said...

This is gorgeous....love the flowers and the bit of spatter! The black accent makes it all perfect!

Shelly said...

Beautiful card!

Lisa Elton said...

Oh, I LIKE those pretty flowers!! Great card Jen!

Petra Swart said...

This is so pretty, Jen!!! Love how you have added the colour to the lovely poppies and the splatter!!! So beautiful!!

Karren said...

Such an elegant and appropriate sympathy card. The flowers look gorgeous colored like they are and the rounded corners are such a cool look. Fab card!

Jen Brum said...

Wow Jen! This is amazing! Those poppies are just beautiful. I love the elegance of the colours. I'm with Karren and love those rounded corners! Gorgeous!

Stampingcountry said...

Beautiful Sympathy Card!

Unknown said...

Beautiful card and just right for a sympathy card.

Amy O said...

I love this for a sympathy card. The colors are beautiful and I love the rounded corners and splatters.

Kim S said...

Absolutely stunning with the tangerine/poppy coloring. The grey background adds to its elegance.

Basement Stamper said...

Those poppies are so pretty, love the coral color.

Ginger said...

Gorgeous card! The flowers are stunning! You did a fantastic job!

Jen Timko said...

This is so, so pretty, Jen! The colors and those fabulous poppies. Perfect!

Sand Lee said...

This is so very pretty!!!

Narelle Farrugia said...

Your random spots are totally perfect on your card Jen! I'd completely mess this up if I did it! I love the softness to these flowers - such pretty colours!

Tracey McNeely said...

These poppies and this card are so gorgeous Jen!