This would appear to be a pretty straightforward sketch. However, I was determined to use large stamps that are hard to break up into layers, so I was able to add a level of difficulty. 🙂
In the end, I threw out the layers, but I did include the main elements of the sketch. There is a frame, and a horizontal element, and an embellishment in the top left. I know, it’s kind of a stretch, but I just had to use “Lighthearted Leaves” and the inspiration I found here at Dena Rekow’s site. She says got the idea from page 44 of the Holiday Catalog. Our catalogs are a great place to find ideas!
The leaves were stamped first in Soft Suede, Delightful Dijon, and Cajun Craze. I made a stencil for each leaf shape using the Leaflets framelits on vellum, and then sponged the same colors over the stamped images. So fun!
And the frame? I traced the rectangle from the Seasonal Frame Thinlits with a gold Sharpie. More fun! You have to try this!!
Thanks for checking out my card for this week’s sketch challenge. Please visit Create with Connie and Mary to see what my talented Thursday Challenge teammates designed for you. Hope you will be inspired to play along!
