Caardvarks Sketchfest

***ETA: Picture has been redone***

Today is the first day of the Caardvark's Sketchfest event. It's been a CRAZY crazy day around here. I'm just getting around to talking a picture of this card and even that task was a HUGE ordeal. So, I had to take this with flash. I'm gonna re-do it tomorrow.

I used the first sketchfest sketch and the color and embellishment challenge over at Embellish Magazine. The main image is Softpencil. It's the Loving Birds digi stamp. The sentiment is Unity Stamp Co, from the old Mix Up of Cuteness set. I'm not sure what's in the set now.

Combining Two Crafts

Ever since I was little, I've done cross stitching.  Granted, I barely ever finish the projects I start (I think this is why I'm such a good card maker) because I always want to do something HUGE like a quilt.  Who knew that I could just add a little cross stitching onto a card as an embellishment?

I saw this idea in Paper Crafts Magazine.  A sample card in there showcased a little bit of cross stitching.  I thought to myself "hey, I can cross stitch!"  Then when the DTGD challenge came out for using stitching, I knew that this was my time.

I'm a little unhappy with this card.  I tried to use Laura's sketch for Caardvarks.  I just think it's too simple but I have no idea what I could add to make it any better.  I also tried distressing for the first time, I used a paper sander.  

Here's the basic recipe:

Stamps: Unity Cupcakes A'la Yummy

Paper: white, pink, dark pink CS, DP

Ink: Pixie Pink, Basic Black

Accessories: floss, brads, stickles, markers, paper sander, circle punch

Techniques: stitching

Difficulty (1-Easy 5-Advanced): 2

  

2S4Y+Caardvarks=LOVE

The current Caardvarks challenge is CRAZY!  They have sketches from Laura and Kazan from 2 Sketches 4 You that we should give our interpretation on.  The prize is a guest design team spot, how cool is that!

I also combined this with Judy's Dare to Get Dirty ribbon challenge.  You can read more about DTGD here.  So, it's actually three challenges in one.  Woohoo me!  Way to multi-task!  Personally, I am in LOVE with this card.  

Basic Recipe:

Stamps: Studio G sentiment

Paper: cream, pink CS, Sandylion pink DP, Sassafrasslass Flower DP

Ink: Stazon Jet Black

Accessories: ribbon, paper flowers, brad, decorative scissors, gel pen