Friday, January 31, 2014

One Sketch - Two Cards - Two Different Looks: 52CCT February Sketch Challenge


Hello friends - happy weekend and happy February! A brand new month and some new challenges from 52 {Christmas} Card Throwdown.  We also have some new DT members this month. So excited to have them!  Please go say "hello" to each of these lovely ladies.

The first week of the month for 52CCT is a sketch challenge and we have a fun one for you this week that has lots of possibilities for your creativity.  You can flip the sketch and use any shape for the oval. Just make sure we can still see the basic sketch in your creation.
As soon as I saw this sketch my brain went right to washi tape for the strips in the sketch.  I also had a couple extra die cut ornaments in silver foil that I thought might be a good substitute for the oval shape.

The only washi tape I had to go with this silver was a bit unconventional for the so I really had to think about how to make this work.  I decided to use the traditional A2 card size (4 1/4" x 5 1/2") instead of square.

Here's what I came up with (a very non-traditional color combo):

I was happy with how it turned out, but then... I was shopping at Staples this afternoon and came across a wall display of all kinds of new washi tape - ooohhh heaven.  I had a terrible time deciding which two to narrow it down to but finally snatched up a silver and gold.  Here's the second, more traditional with lots of bling, using the silver washi tape and another silver foil die cut ornament: - take a look:
This card uses 3 different textures with the silver, there's the super shiny (ornament), the glittery (brads and snowflake) and the mat-finish (the washi tape and sentiment).  Kind of hard to photograph - but it's really lovely IRL.  This is my favorite of the two cards :o).  

I'm entering the first card (black/silver/green) in the 4 Crafty Chicks Challenge #179 Anything Goes and Crazy Egg (4CCC#179)

I'm entering the second card (blue/silver) in the following challenges:
Merry Monday #93 - Ornaments

Twisted Tuesday Challenges #68 - Gimme a "T-A-P-E" - Use washi tape and something that begins with a T, A, P or E.  My E is embossing. 
Holly Jolly Christmas Challenge - Silver & Blue Christmas
and 
Festive Friday #24 (FFC24) - Photo Inspiration - Ornaments and glitter is what inspired me in the photo.

Thanks so much for stopping by to visit me today.  I sure hope that you will consider joining us this week at 52CCT. Please go visit my lovely DT teamies and see what they've made to share with and inspire you too.  
Til next time...hugs and happy crafting! D

22 comments:

  1. You're on a roll with these two! I love the pop of lime against the black and silver, and the textures on the second card! Absolutely fab!

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  2. Oh, I love both of these, the modern green and silver with those awesome rhinestones and the more traditional gold on the blue. You sure had fun this week with the sketch!
    Louise xx

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  3. OHMYGOSHTHESEAREAMAZING! Yes, I literally said that out loud!!!! LOVE these, Danielle! The metallic paper and the large gems are GORGEOUS and I love the bright green and then more muted blue!!! HUGS and happy weekend! :) Mynn xx

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  4. WOW! Stunning. Your card really stuck out to me at the Merry Monday challenge gallery. Thank you so much for joining us!

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  5. Beautiful. You are right as they are both different using the same sketch.

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  6. So elegant - I love all the shine! Thanks for joining us at Festive Friday!

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  7. Fabulous cards. The blue and silver card is a real stand-out though. Just stunning! Thanks so much for joining us at Merry Monday.

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  8. Both these cards are SO elegant, Danielle! Even though they've got the same layout and combination of black and silver I think they look very different, one a bit contemporary and the other more traditional!

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  9. Just stunning…both of your cards! I love the brilliant gold mixed in with the dark colors. So beautiful!
    Melissa

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  10. Love how you used all the shiny card, your Merry Monday choice is simply gorgeous. Thanks for sharing at Merry Monday.

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  11. Both cards are gorgeous Danielle. I can't choose between them. A unique approach. Thank you so much for joining us at Merry Monday.

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  12. Two great cards Danielle. My favourite is the one in non-traditional colours - very designer, top end boutique! Gill x

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  13. elles sont superbes Danielle, très belle créations, brillante et festive, biz

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  14. 2 great cards, but I really love the first one--unusual & elegant--gorgeous work!

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  15. Great card Danielle, Thanks for joining us at Holly Jolly once again, and thanks for the continued support of our challenge.
    Cindy DT

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  16. Both of these are awesome, Danielle! Love all that silver and I think you did a fantastic job of photographing them! Thanks for sharing them with us at Merry Monday!

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  17. The blingy ornaments are gorgeous!!! Thank you for joining us at Merry Monday!

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  18. Danielle, this is so elegant and absolutely stunning. Thanks so much for playing with us at Festive Friday!

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  19. Gorgeous cards!! Love the color combo!! Thanks for joining us at Twisted Tuesday!!

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  20. Excellent use of the die cut ornaments! Both cards are great, but I do have to admit I prefer the blue and silver color combo.

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  21. Both cards are beautiful, love all the shimmer and shine! Thank you so much for joining us at Festive Friday!

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