Saturday, September 22, 2012

The Mighty Sea

Hello sketch lovin' friends!  It's time for a new sketch at The Sweet Stop...and, we have an exciting announcement to make!  We're having an Open DT Call!  The Sugar Babies are looking for a new design team member for the November 2012 to January 2013 term. If you would like to be considered, please submit a project using today's sketch and add DT Call after your name when uploading your card using the Linky Tool at The Sweet Stop!  Have fun with the sketch...and good luck!

I found myself reaching for the beautiful clear stamp set called The Sea from Sweet 'n Sassy Stamps for my sample today!  As vast as the sea is that covers the earth, so is God's love for us!  This serene image of the ocean reminds me of the peace that the Lord brings to our lives...how comforting!


Creative Nugget:  I kept my card very clean today with a lot of white space.  I followed the sketch for the Night of Navy and patterned paper layers which were stitched to the Neenah Solar White card base.  The image was stamped onto an Oval Nestie while the die was still in place using Versafine Onyx Black ink.  The image was masked with Post-It notes and sponged with a variety of distress inks to create the clouds and the sunset.  A little bit of Baker's Twine was added around the fishtail banners to finish the card!  That's all...easy peasy!

Check out the other talented Sugar Babies for more fabulous inspiration!




Sugar Babies

                Chrissy Dickinson


We will begin to notify potential new DT members the week of October 1st.  I can't wait to see all of your creative submissions and find out who will be joining the Sugar Baby DT!  

 Thanks so much for stopping by...have a wonderful weekend!

 Hugs,
Cathymac

 Card Recipe
Stamps: The Sea (Sweet 'n Sassy Stamps), Porch (ODBD)
Ink: Versafine Onyx Black (Tsukineko), Weathered Wood, Peeled Paint, Spiced Marmalade, Scattered Straw Distress Inks (Ranger)
Paper: Neenah Solar White (Sweet 'n Sassy Stamps), Night of Navy (SU!), Patterned Papers from stash
Accessories: Oval Nesties (Spellbinders), Canvas Impression Plate, Baker's Twine (PTI), Sew Mini (Janome)
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7 comments:

  1. Carol LSeptember 22, 2012 at 6:32 AM

    I just love what you've done with this stamp set today! The way you colored the image just blows me away! The water looks incredibly realistic, and I just love how you put this whole thing together!

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  2. AnnetteSeptember 22, 2012 at 2:10 PM

    Certainly doesn't look easy peasy at all! What a beautiful and skilfully put together card.

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  3. LeAnneSeptember 22, 2012 at 8:56 PM

    Cathy, this is fabulous! Such a beautiful image and great analogy to God's love!

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  4. Shannon WhiteSeptember 23, 2012 at 1:09 AM

    Wowie!! This is Just Gorgeous Miss Cathy! Love how you colored up this Fabulous image! The sun, clouds and waves look Awesome! 8-) Love the Fab texture and Super stitching too! Just Love it! 8-)

    Hugs
    Shannon

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  5. Monika/BuzsySeptember 23, 2012 at 10:55 AM

    Gorgeous card Cathy. Love that image and the coloring is amazing. The clouds, the sun... just perfect. The papers are so pretty... also love the the twine and stitching.

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  6. CynthiaSeptember 26, 2012 at 11:06 AM

    Truly lovely, Cathy! Great take on the sketch, beautiful colors and dp.

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  7. Janice MSeptember 27, 2012 at 8:52 PM

    What a beautiful card/scene you have created. Love all the white space, makes a great masculine card.

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