Super Sketch Sunday #16

I'm so happy I was able to finish this week's Super Sketch Sunday #16 yesterday, Sunday, the day Amy posted it! I had to wait until today to post it as I wasn't able to get a good photo until this morning.

I thought I would also have a patriotic theme for my card as today is Memorial Day, a day to honor and remember the Men & Women that have gave their lives for our country. I want to send a heartfelt thank you to all that have served past & present. THANK YOU!

Since I wanted to use a Patriotic theme I had to figure out which stamp set to use and unfortunately I don't have many patriotic stamps. I had to actually pull this guy out of my stamps that I am someday going to get rid of. I had to put this set together as he has NEVER been used before. I bought this set just for this guy but never found a use for him until now! I think I am going to keep him around for a while!

I stamped this image on Ivory Natural CS and watercolored him with various colors of ink pads. After I was finished coloring I swiped the edges of the design over my Bordering Blue ink pad to give it a worn antique look. I have way to much DP so I dug into my stash and pulled out some Baroque Burgundy DP that was retired 5 years ago! I need to use more of this up before I buy anymore (like that's going to happen) LOL! That's why I like Amy's challenges, I think she uses DP in all of her cards!

Thanks for stopping by today! Have a great day!

Supplies Used: Stamps~ Americana Collection

Paper~ Kraft, Ivory Naturals, Night of Navy, Baroque Burgundy DP (retired).

Ink~ Palette Noir, Various colors for watercoloring.

Accessories~ Vintage Brads, Aqua Painter, Oval Punch, 1/16" punch.

Super Sketch Sunday #15

Here is my card for Amy's Super Sketch Sunday #15 Challenge, Hey just in time before #16 sketch challenge comes out tomorrow! I had sooo much fun doing Beate's 4 1/4x 4 1/4 challenge that I thought I would use it for this one as well. I wanted to make sure that I got this posted before tomorrows sketch comes out so the photo is a little dark, I will re-take the photo tomorrow in better lighting.

Edit ~ New photo

I have only done a few of her sketch challenges, but I find that she really has some fun and sometimes CHALLENGING sketches. I am challenging myself to start from sketch #1 and do all of her sketches that I have not done so far. I am not saying when I will get them done, but I am going to try my best to finish them soon!

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Thanks for visiting today!

Supplies Used: Stamps~ You Make Me Happy, Karen Foster's Mini Snap-Stamps.

Paper~ Whipser White, Old Olive, Rose Red, Palette O' Paper,Basic Grey's Blush.

Ink~ Old Olive, Rose Red, Bashful Blue, More Mustard.

Accessories~ Dimensionals, Ribbon Originals.

Super Sketch Sunday #14

OK, OK, I'm a week late posting Amy's Super Sketch Sunday #14! Well at least I got it finished right? I had a tough time with this one, I had a hard time trying to fit 2 sentiments on the front of the card, so.... I didn't! I just couldn't find the right size or fit for the designed that I had picked. I like the way it turned out anyway, even if it's missing one element to her sketch challenge.

Well, off to work on Super Sketch Sunday #15, hopefully I get this one done before next Sunday!!!

Thanks for stopping by today!

Supplies Used: Sassy Stems, Aida Cloth Background, All Year Cheer I.

Paper: Watercolor Paper, Whisper White, Bashful Blue, Pixie Pink, Palette O' Prints.

Ink: Stazon Black, Pixie Pink, Certainly Celery, Bashful Blue.

Accessories: Aqua Painter, Black Brads, Yellow Brads.

Super Sketch Sunday #13

I thought it was time to do some of these challenges that are out there, so I took the plunge and did Amy's Super Sketch Sunday Challenge #13 for this week. Here is what I came up with.
Supplies Used: Stamp set: Friendship Flowers (SU!) Paper: Whisper White, Basic Black, Palette O' Prints Almost Amethyst & Certainly Celery prints. Ink: Basic Black. Accessories: Black Gingham Ribbon, Prima Daisy's, Jewel Brads.