Hello and welcome to the party! It may be April Fool's Day, but we are full of treats, no tricks! Sweet 'n Sassy is doing things a bit differently for this release. To celebrate the release of four new stamp sets, Sweet 'n Sassy will be having four challenges, each with a prize of the new set being featured. You will see each of the four challenges posted on DT member blogs during your blog hop from April first through the third.
I am hosting the sketch challenge, and you guessed it, the winner will receive this super sweet Be Blessed set used to make today's card. This is a stamp set with a cause - more on that below.
Sketch Challenge: I made a deceptively simple sketch for you - feel free to flip the sketch, add layers, foam dots for dimension, wrap ribbon around the bottom half, add a sentiment - so many possibilities!
To enter just make a card following the sketch (a sketch is a layout/design/pattern for a card), and upload it to the Sweet n' Sassy Gallery. There is no need for a keyword.
If you do not have a scallop punch feel free to use circles adhered together, ribbon, or anything that gives one side a special look.
Card Details: For my card, I used my very favorite set from the new releases, Be Blessed. This is a very special stamp set modeled after the real Baby Be Blessed handmade dolls. For every set purchased, Korin will make a $2 donation to Give a Blessing, a charity that supports a different child or family in need each month.
I used Stampin' Up!'s Linen background stamp (retired) and Memento Desert Sand ink, a very light tan, to stamp over my little rag doll to give her a fabric texture.
The doll image itself is stamped with Memento Rich Cocoa ink and colored with the Copic Markers you see above (except for the Jade Green which snuck in from another project I was working on at the same time - oops).
I die cut the rectangular Nestabilities frame, then chalked it with blue Shimmers Pearlescent Chalk by Pebbles Ink, then, keeping the paper in the die, I sponged Creamy Caramel Ink by Stampin' Up! into the detail area.
The base of the card is Stampin' Up!'s Close to Cocoa Textured Cardstock (gosh I just love this color and I'm out of it now I think *sob*). Patterned paper is Stampin' Up!'s new textured paper, Parisian Breeze. I punched a few flowers from the paper with my Boho Blossoms punch and added Prima flowers and K&Co. Self Adhesive Pearls.
Your next stop on the Blog Hop will be to visit Lorie. The fabulous Chris has a fun and different challenge for you today too, with another stamp set to win!
Keep an eye out for the other challenges on April 2nd and 3rd; play along to win by uploading your challenge card to the Sweet 'n Sassy Gallery by April 10th :) The winner will be announced soon after from a random draw of entries.
Also be sure to join us for the Release Party on April 3rd from 9-11 pm EST for some chatting and silliness.
Thanks for stoppin' by!
Blinkie Code
this is a beauty! love your coloring.
Posted by: Betty aka ZacksNana | Friday, April 03, 2009 at 02:57 PM
What a wonderful card! Seeing her reminded me that when I was a little girl, Raggedy Ann was my best friend! ;o)
Posted by: Cheri Howard | Friday, April 03, 2009 at 04:03 AM
this isadorable, nice work! *~*
Posted by: teresa kline | Thursday, April 02, 2009 at 10:53 PM
Your card is so sweet!
Posted by: Shelly Koskinen | Thursday, April 02, 2009 at 06:02 PM
so cute, she looks like a little doll I had growing up!
Posted by: Conniecrafter | Thursday, April 02, 2009 at 11:42 AM
This card is so precious! I really love the new stamp!
Posted by: Elena | Thursday, April 02, 2009 at 09:21 AM
Beautiful, Suzy! The soft colors are lovely with the baby doll image. I love the way you textured her "skin", too!
Posted by: Deedee Anderson | Thursday, April 02, 2009 at 01:18 AM
So beautiful, Suzy! I love all the wonderful patterns and textures here, and the subtle blues against the soft monochromatic beiges/browns. Your coloring is amazing, and the total effect is gorgeous!
Posted by: Deb | Wednesday, April 01, 2009 at 10:25 PM
what an Adorable card I love how you made her look so much like a real ragdoll!
Posted by: Ceal | Wednesday, April 01, 2009 at 08:07 PM
Beautiful card! What a great cause to support.
Posted by: Anita | Wednesday, April 01, 2009 at 02:45 PM
This card is really cute and beautiful. I love the colors used.
Posted by: Judy Campbell | Wednesday, April 01, 2009 at 12:45 PM
This is so sweet Suzy. Love the linen texture. A great touch. Wonderful sketch as well! Hugs Jeanette
Posted by: Jeanette C | Wednesday, April 01, 2009 at 12:42 PM
This is a lovely card, I hope to be able to get the stamp set soon.
Posted by: terriavidreader | Wednesday, April 01, 2009 at 12:22 PM
Oh, my goodness...this is absolutely beautiful!
Posted by: Lorie | Wednesday, April 01, 2009 at 11:54 AM
What a beautiful card. I love the colors and the image is adorable! Wish I had some Sweet n' Sassy stamps so I could play along. Maybe next time. Thanks for sharing your beautiful card with us.
Posted by: Tonya | Wednesday, April 01, 2009 at 10:56 AM
Such the sweet card Suzy...love the pops of blue!
Posted by: ~amy~ | Wednesday, April 01, 2009 at 10:39 AM
Suzy, you inspire me. Your work is impeccable! I love the frame and your coloring. FABULOUS card.
Posted by: Chris Dickinson | Wednesday, April 01, 2009 at 10:06 AM
Great card Suzy. Love the colors...so soft. This looks like a wonderful stamp set and the sketch is great.
Hugs
Heather
Posted by: Heather Fullerton (Retired Heather) | Wednesday, April 01, 2009 at 09:55 AM