Wednesday, January 24, 2024

Try A Sketch on Tuesday #639

They have a really cute and fun sketch over at Try A Sketch on Tuesday. I followed it fairly well, taking a few liberties with some of the elements.

My big thing on this card is that I used a stamp set that I got at the dollar store. I've never bought a stamp set there before, but when I saw this a few years ago, I thought it was adorable. As expected the ink did pool on the stamp, but using a stamping platform I was able to get a crisp image after three presses.

I wish now that I had used some paper for the strips that had a little bit more pattern in it, but I didn't want to have it compete with the little fussy-cut stamped images.

This set from Dollar Tree was well worth the $1.25 I spent on it. I love the nicer stuff, but it's fun to fill in with the cheaper stuff too. 

My complete supply list is:

  • Stampin' Up! Melon Mamba Card Stock
  • SU! Real Red Card Stock
  • Black Card Stock
  • Dollar Tree Valentine's Stamps
  • Embossed Hearts Patterned Paper (unknown brand)
  • Copics C3, E35, RV00, R35, RV52
  • Angel's Craft "Stone Stickers" 

After making this card I'll definitely keep an eye out for more rubber stamps next time I'm in Dollar Tree! Thanks so much for stopping by today!

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12 comments:

  1. Alyson MayoJanuary 24, 2024 at 9:13 PM

    Love your interpretation of the sketch - very cute card! Thanks for sharing with us at TSOT :)

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  2. Donna ScholzJanuary 25, 2024 at 8:24 AM

    Barb, what a fun interpretation of our TSOT sketch! Offsetting the strips gives a more whimsical feel to the card. I agree that if you'd used a bolder pattern paper for the strips it would have hidden those adorable fussy cut elements. Thank you so much for sharing your creativity and sense of fun with us!!! -Donna

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  3. Suzanne Reynolds January 26, 2024 at 5:53 PM

    Creative interpretation of the sketch and love the Love theme... pretty and fun card. Thanks for sharing with us at TSOT.

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  4. PollyJanuary 30, 2024 at 11:37 AM

    Fabulous, creative take on the sketch! Such a wonderful card with all the fun die cuts! Thanks for sharing with us at TSOT! :)

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  5. foleysfriendFebruary 2, 2024 at 1:26 PM

    What a fun interpretation of our sketch. I really like the way you staggered the position of the vertical strips. Thanks for joining us at Try A Sketch On Tuesday.

    sue n.

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    1. Barb FinnicalFebruary 7, 2024 at 12:40 AM

      Sue, thanks so much for stopping by and leaving kind words. It’s much appreciated!

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  6. Simply Sara Stampin'February 4, 2024 at 8:46 PM

    Barb, this is such a fun Valentine's Day card! Sounds like you made a great purchase! Thanks for sharing with us at Try a Sketch on Tuesday!

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