8/19/09

Birthday's Rock

There are so many challenges out there you could just spend all day doing nothing else! I sure enjoy joining new challenges; it is too bad my "real" job gets in the way! This cute birthday card is for two challenges. I recently ran across a new challenge blog that is just getting started, Get Sketchy. They are giving away prizes, always an added incentive! This card is based on their first sketch. The stamp is from MFT and is for Celebrate MFT Day, celebrated on the 20th of each month at the MFT forum at Splitcoaststampers.

The image is colored with copics. The center of the drum is pieced from some Bo Bunny DP and I added a rhinestone to the center. I used some glitter pen on the drum to add some sparkle. The curved piece in the sketch was a challenge for me! I cut the shape I decided to go with, ran it through my Cuttlebug, sponged the edges and the embossed flower with Tim Holtz Distressing Ink in Worn Lipstick, and then sewed on some lace edging. I did some zig zag stitching around the edges and some more sponging, added some rhinestones to the corners and my cute sentiment. Perfect a little girls birthday!

Thanks for looking,
Melody

Stamps - MFT The Poppies
Ink - Memento Black, Tim Holtz Distressing Ink in Worn Lipstick
Paper - DP Bo Bunny, SU Black, Pretty in Pink, MFT Perfect Panels
Other - Rhinestones, Ribbon, Copics, Nestibilities, Sewing Machine, Cuttlebug, Punches

18 comments:

  1. What a gorgeous card Melody,i love the image and colours.

    Hugs Riet.x

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  2. What is not to like about this card? The patterned paper, the cuttlebug background that you inked, love what work you did on the stamp (which btw is lovely!, the lace, love it all!
    Thanks for giving our very first sketch a try!
    Lisette

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  3. Gorgeous take on the sketch, watched your blog, and love your work! Hope you will play again soon!

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  4. love this. it totally rocks...
    Thanks for playing!

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  5. OMGoodness...this is fantabulous! The pink and black are divine! Thanks for playing with us over at Get Sketchy!

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  6. love all that pink, and your coloring is great. I still haven't inked this set and you're giving me inspiration to go do it.

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  7. I was just thinking I recognized that sketch =) Great coloring on this sweet image. Your card rocks!

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  8. This is so cute. Wonderful color combo and the image is adorable.

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  9. What a great card! Love the colors, accents and layout..especially that curved border! Thank you for visiting my blog and your nice comments! Hope you will stop by often! Blessings to you!

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  10. Wow! It's beautiful. I love your coloring! Stupendous!

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  11. Wow! This is a great card! The colors are terrific and the sketch is wonderful! What a fun birthday card for some lucky girl!

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  12. Wonderful card! Everything about this card looks fantastic!

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  13. I love the pink and black..great layout! cute image!! TFS!
    Mandy

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  14. This is adorable, Melody:) You ROCK!

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  15. This is sooo beautiful and love that image!

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  16. Oh wow! This is stunning, Melody! I hope you bring some of your cards to TNT next month so I can see them in person! Love the blog!

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  17. love black and pink..and the layout! just too cute!! isnt it terrible how our "real" job has to get in the way ....:)
    Linda

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