A Sneak Peek and Two Sketches

I have TWO cards to share today.  First is a sneak peek of two of the new In Colors that will be available at noon on July 1st right here.  My card also follows today's sketch challenge on CPS.

 

I took some creative liberty in my sketch, making it an A2 size card instead of a long card.  I used a Sponge Dauber with Melon Mambo ink to create the Kind Thoughts Brocade Stencil on Whisper White card stock.  I added a Clear Rhinestone to the middle of the brocade.  I stamped "thanks" from Fundamental Phrases (a must have word set!) with Melon Mambo.  It's punched out with the Word Window Punch and layered onto the new Label Maker Punch in Rich Razzleberry.  My faux brads are Melon Mambo. 

What do you think of that stencil?  The new Definitely Decorative catalog (available on July 1) has some awesome new wall decor and stencils.  I'll have a link posted when it becomes available.  You won't want to miss checking it out!

Now for my second card.  A few weeks back I won a "goody bag" from Stamps and Smiles for participating in the Fresh Batch sketch.  Well, I received my goodies--a few stamped images and some gorgeous pink and brown ribbon!!  I thought it was only fitting to participate in this week's sketch using the goodies I won.

 

These little cupcake images are adorable.  For this one, I cut it out with the largest oval Nestability using my Big Shot (don't forget the Starter Edition Kit is only available until June 30!).  I colored the image using my Stampin' Pastels.  Then I went over the pastels with a Blender Pen just to set the chalk and to get a smoother finish.  My Pretty in Pink panel is embossed with the Texture Plates #1 Small Dots.  I added a piece of the pretty brown ribbon I won and then layered it onto Chocolate Chip card stock.  And as you can see, I took some more creative liberty and flipped the sketch to work with my image.

Don't forget that these sketch challenge are for EVERYONE!  So come on and join the fun!

Thanks for the visit!

Comments

[joyk]

Love that stencil!! Makes a gorgeous card, so pretty in the Melon Mambo!

[Jennifer Meyer]

Both cards are A-dorable Sheryl! I LOVE the stunning design on your first card and your Cuppy card is SO cute!!

Thanks for playing along with Stamps and Smiles!

Hugs & Smiles,
Jennifer :)

[Viv]

Love both of these cards Sheryl. So different but both gorgeous.
LOVE that stencil. The colour is really pretty and it makes a really stylish card.
Cuppy looks SO cute in your second card. You're not taking liberties shuffling the elements around, it helps my inspiration ! LOL
Thanks for joining in with us at SAS. I do hope you'll join us again on Thursday.
Viv xx

[dora]

Great cards, both are beautiful, love that stamp on the CPS card!

hugs Dora

[Vickilyn]

They're both gorgeous! Love Cuppy of course!!

Thanks for playing with us at Stamps & Smiles this week!

~Vicki

[Dana]

Sheryl - I love your card. Very pretty.

[Linda L]

I love the melon mambo and rich razzleberry. I went to a SU workshop last night and had to order it. Your cards are fantastic.