Wednesday, December 30, 2009

Sweet Sketch Wednesday

Good Morning Friends! I hope you're all doing well as we count down the last week of 2009. Can you believe this? Where does the time go?

I have some very exciting news to share. I received an email from Arlana, owner of Sweet Sketch Wednesday challenge blog, inviting me to join the design team. Of course I didn't hesitate to accept! I love her sketches, Arlana challenges me, unbeknownst to her, to create my sketches to be fun to work with and user friendly, yet challenge your creative skills. So I am proud to say that I am the newest member on the design team for Sweet Sketch Wednesday.

Here's the sketch were using:


Arlana sent me a very adorable image from this week's sponsor, Squigglefly. She must know how much I love snowmen! So here's my take on the sketch.


This is Marching Snowman and I'm not sure where he's off to, but he's certainly on a mission to spread some well chilled happiness. I colored him with Copics, attempting to keep to a more earthy, natural palette. Hard to do when I am still working on my collection of Copics, but it did come out pretty nice. The background paper came from My Time Made Easy, Lauren is offering 12 Days of Snowflakes digi-paper for free and it was just what I needed to complete this card.



I was also able to combine this sketch with a wonderful challenge from Digital Tuesday. A sweet little girl who lives in Florida wants to see snow, so her Mommy challenged us to use diamond glitter for lots of snow. This is a close-up of my snow and Aliyah, I'll have you know... it looked like it snowed glitter in my craft room now! LOL

Now be sure to check out Sweet Sketch Wednesday and link up so we can see what you created. I'll be looking! Thanks for stopping by - have a SWEET day.


16 Encouraging Thoughts:

Jackie Randolph said...

Adorable! love your coloring and the dark cs against the lighter color dp. Congratulations as a member of the DT.

Hugs
Jacki

mulberry station said...

Melissa, we are so happy to have you on our DT. Welcome aboard!!! You card is so cute. That snowman is just so fun. I really like the colors you used on him. Great card!

Ellibelle said...

This is so cute! I love your image and fantastic sketch.
Congrats on your design team spot, how fun!!
Thank you so much for playing the DTC.

Rose said...

Welcome Melissa! It is wonderful to have you on our DT!! Your card is just beautiful!

Sheri Gilson said...

Welcome to the SSW Family Mel!! We are so excited to have you!!

linda said...

Beautiful coloring - I'm always so envious because I can't color for the life of me! Love the glitter...adds that nice sparkle - great job!

Jaspere said...

Congrats! Cute card too. I love the snow.

Jeannie said...

This little guy is definately on a mission! Awesome card and welcome to the Design Team!

Peace & Luv,
Jeannie

Tracy Vinson said...

Outstanding and the glitter just adds a great finishing touch.

Anjou Krelovich said...

Absolutely adorable! I love your sketch! Thanks for sharing at DTC!

Angela said...

Congratulations and that is a super card! Love the glitter!

Liz Weber said...

Gorgeous card Melissa, just love all the glitter and that is one super sweet snowman! Congrats on the spot at SSW!

sweetbloominscraps said...

Melissa, this is such a cute snowman. He is really on a mission! I love your take on the sketch and I love the sparkles! So happy to have you on the DT! Welcome and Happy New Year!

Stacy said...

Sweet Card! That snowman is adorable and you did a wonderful job coloring him!

Lisa T said...

Great card. Love the sparkle!

Shannon - Desert Designs said...

Fabulous card Melissa! Congrats on the DT and winning the random prize! :) Now - on to conquer the Cricut and SCAL!

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