Sunday, June 26, 2011

Stamping 411 Sketch Challenge 209

Once the weather turns summery I always have a hard time bringing myself to stay inside and spend some quality time in my stamp room.  I like to be outside with the sun on my face and there always seems to be a weed or two, or a million, that need pulling up!  So today after doing some yardwork outside, I found that I had time to wander inside and make a card for the Stamping 411 sketch challenge.

I love a sketch that has big, bold geometric designs like this.  I decided to pair it with the Utah Divas International color challenge to use Early Espresso, Rose Red, Crumb Cake and Pretty in Pink.

I'm not sure why, but when I see these particular colors together I want to do a little distressing.  So I very lightly distressed the edges of all the layers including the round ones with some Early Espresso.  I used the sentiment from the soon to be retired Simple Friendship stamp set.  This is one of the sets that I consider to be a keeper because the butterly stamp included in the set is absolutely gorgeous and there's no way I'm giving it up!
Thanks for stopping by!

9 comments:

Hi, I'm Lee Conrey! said...

Wonderfully rich colors here Jen and great job with the sketch. Love it.

Kim O'Connell said...

I love this color combo! Love all your distressing!

Erna Logtenberg said...

love your card Jen!

Selene Kempton said...

mmmmm... Absolutely gorgeous! I love how clean and simple it is, and the colors just make me happy! Thanks for playing along this week!

Lesley said...

Awesome!

Connie Babbert said...

Love the CAS look to this! Great job!

Patti Chesky said...

Love the clean lines and fabulous colors!

Unknown said...

I dig this color combo!! And I just love all your creations, always such clean lines!!

Kris McIntosh said...

Gorgeous card. Congratulations on making the Stampers Showcase this week.