Hello and welcome to my blog. Today, I am sharing a card inspired by this week's Sketch Challenge over at the Global Design Project. I love following a sketch. You add details to a layout that you know will work. My Detailed Dogwood stamps from Sale-A-Bration had not seen any ink, so I wanted to create a card with them to rectify that. I stamped the image on to Basic White card using Basic Gray ink which gives a warmer appearance than Balck Memento but still allows you to colour with Blends. The stamps have shading lines within them to indicate the areas to colour more deeply. For the flowers I used both the light and dark Petal Pink Blends on the petals and the centres are Daffodil Delight. The leaves are a mixture of Granny Apple Green and Soft Sea Foam and there is a hint of Pecan Pie on the stalks. Following the sketch, I cut two layers using the Radiating Stitches dies from Basic White and Pecan Pie card. The white one was covered with floral images using second generation Basic Gray ink for a paler impression. The two layers were offset and adhered to a further, distressed and embossed layer of Basic White. I used the Timeworn Type embossing folder and then my scissors to create the rough edges adding a couple of stamped dragonflies to the background to add to the distressed look. I took my Snips and fussy cut the coloured image, then curled it by pulling it between my bone folder and thumb to give some dimension to the petals and leaves. It is mounted onto the card with mini dimensionals. Finally, I added a faux tag, Linen Thread bow and some Cork Rounds to complete the card. I'm really pleased with the vintage, shabby chic appearance of the card. Hope you like it too. Do you need any of the products used on today's cards? If you live in the UK please take a look in my online Stampin' Up! shop. You can follow the link or click on the pictures below of the products I have used today. Stay safe and as always, happy crafting, If you would like to order any supplies, and you live in the UK, I would love to be your demonstrator. Use the current hostess code (February 2024 code: 9WKPPZYK) to get some free product (it will follow in the post after the end of the month). If your order is over £150 do not use the code as you become the hostess and get the rewards. To place an order please visit my online shop HERE. If you would like to join my team, you can choose your starter kit HERE and if you have any questions, please contact me at [email protected] Sale-A-Bration Sale-A-Bration continues until the end of February, and the selection of choices has just got bigger! There are several ways to benefit from this promotion: Shopping Choose a FREE Sale-A-Bration product for every £45 or £90 you spend (catalogue prices, before shipping and handling). Host When you shop BIG you and your guests, if you host a creative gathering with friends, can benefit and earn FREE Sale-A-Bration products. With personal or party orders of £275 or more you can choose an additional £27.50 worth of products from the catalogues or online store. Join During Sale-A-Bration the Starter Kit is even better. In addition to the already excellent value of the Starter Kit, if you decide to become a Stampin' Up! demonstrator during Sale-A-Bration, you can choose from two exclusive Starter kit options: Option 1: Your choice of £130 of Stampin’ Up! products + the Stampin' Glass Mat Studio (£56.00 value) for only £99. Option 2: Your choice of £130 of Stampin’ Up! products + your choice of an additional £30 in FREE product for only £99. Click on the images of the products I have used today to purchase them in my online shop: Rembember to use the current hostess code. February 2024 code: 9WKPPZYK