Friday, June 3, 2011

JAI #70 - Sketch Challenge

This week at JAI it's a sketch challenge. 


To start with, I was a bit stumped as to what to do for this since I don't have the Scallop Circle die yet.  I was going to drag out my Circle Scissor Plus, (I did do that eventually anyway) but then I had another idea.

This is what I came up with


The doily I picked up from the party supply shop across the road from my work.  The rest came together quite quickly, suprisingly enough.  I have embossed the base using an old Cuttlebug embossing folder.  Because the card measures 5" x 5" I had to run it through twice.  There must be a trick to that which I am not aware of because I ended up with a bit of a line in it.  Luckily that doily was big enough to cover it up, lol!  The sentiment is from the L3 Hostess Set, Occassional Quotes and has been stamped in versamark and embossed with Silver Sparkle embossing powder that I have had in my stash forever!

Be sure to check out what the rest of the Design Team have come up with.  There are some absolutely spectacular project for your viewing pleasure :)

Thanks for visiting

Supplies Used: (all Stampin' Up! unless otherwise noted)
Stamps:  Occasional Quotes
Ink:  Versamark
Cardstock:  Whisper White
Accessories:  Big Shot, Embossing Buddy, Circle Scissor Plus, Heat Tool, Embossing Folder (non SU!), Silver Sparkle embossing powder (non SU!), paper doily (non SU!)

18 comments:

Mae's Cachet said...

Jo I was very impressed when I saw your creation using the silver doily...it so fit your wedding theme!

Christine Blain said...

Jo, I LOVE this!! So elegant. What a clever thing you are.

Nikki Spencer said...

Very clever idea Jo, the silver and white combo is gorgeous!

Karen said...

This is awesome! Another one of your's I'll case, no doubt!! Just brilliant.

Kathy @ Stamping Still said...

Very smart Jo!
Love the embossed sentiment on the card too.

Bronwyn Eastley said...

Wow! I should pay more attention when I visit party supply shops. This is stunning.

Trish *Spring Blossom* said...

This is a stunning card!!! Simply beautiful :)

Andrea said...

This is cool Jo - classic style - cheers Andrea (Delys' sister)

Anonymous said...

This is very cool Jo - real style. cheers Andrea (Delys' sister)

Stef H said...

this is absolutely gorgeous! i mean like.... ABSOLUTELY GORGEOUS!!!

hugs :)

Unknown said...

really elegant, the colours are beautiful together, perfect for a wedding card.

Anonymous said...

I love this idea Jo and am off to find some doilies!

Felicity said...

Simply Stunning Jo!!!!!!!!! Just Beautiful :)

KimB said...

Well spectacular certainly describes this Jo - wow!!! Love the subtle embossing on the background and the silver sentiment. Love it!
Kim xxx

Patrice said...

Love the blingy look of your silver doily Jo. Great card.

Haha I don't know the embossing trick either because I always end up with lines where I don't want them too.

Marlena M. said...

This is very elegant! I love the shimmer. ;)

Anonymous said...

THX for sharing

Teneale Williams said...

What a great idea with the doily, it looks so elegant. WOW