If you've hopped here from the fabulous Carolina's blog, you're in the right place. If you jumped in the middle, we invite you to click here and begin this great blog hop from the beginning.
This is a sketch hop and the sketch was provided by our own extremely talented, Melissa Cash. Thanks so much Melissa, this is an awesome sketch and one, I'm sure, will be used over and over. Here is Melissa's sketch:
Isn't this a great sketch??? I made two cards for our hop today and because I liked the color combo I kept it going throughout each project.
This is my first card:
CS: GKD White and Vibrant Violet. The scene was sponged with Memento Sky Blue and Paris Dusk, stamped with trees in Memento, Vintage Green, then using a post-it note, I masked the "edge" to make it appear like it was a skating rink. I cut the oval with Nestabilities. The stamps are all from the new "Winter Wonderland" stamp kit. (what a great bargain these sets are each month) The skates are colored with metallic pencils and highlighted using the Sukura Gelly Roll pen. CB EF "Swiss Dots" made the background.
My second card:
I changed up the sketch a bit for this one but I really loved the way it turned out. (Sorry that the photo isn't the best, I didn't get home in time to take a daylight shot of it.)
CS: GKD PL Fresh Asparagus, Vibrant Violet and White.
Stamps are from the Winter Wonderland Stamp Kit. Colored with Copics. Spellbinder dies are Labels 14. Distressed with Tim Holt's Distress Ink "Milled Lavender".
You're invited to play along with us. Just post your card to the thread in the Forum at StampTV - we'd love to see your take on the sketch too.
Thanks so much for stopping by. Now, the very talented Deb Felts is waiting for you to see what she's created.
Enjoy your weekend!
Cheri
Two really beautiful cards, Cheri! Love the pretty winter scene in the first and the wonderful misletoe! Fantastic coloring!
ReplyDeleteCheri- both of your cards are great, but I love love the first one. I may have to case that one! The skates are such a wonderful embellishment for your scene!
ReplyDeleteWow, Cheri both cards are beautiful! I love what you did with the sketch. I really like how you turned it on its side for the second card.
ReplyDeleteTwo fabulous cards Cheri! Love your winter scene, and your beautiful coloring!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful cards! Love the accents you used.
ReplyDeleteGorgeous cards, Cheri! Love that winter scene!
ReplyDeleteBoth cards are just adorable Cheri - but the winter scene, just wow! And then you finished it off with the skates, sweet as can be - love it!!!
ReplyDeleteTwo cards! You are amazing - love, love, love the winter scene! Great coloring - great cards.
ReplyDeleteCheri, beautiful job on the sketch and 2 cards, wow! I absolutely love that snowy scene with those ice skates. And the second card is colored so beautifully and those pearls are the perfect accent.
ReplyDeleteThese are both beautiful Cheri, I especially love the trees and ice skates!
ReplyDeleteHello neighbor! :) Love BOTH of these amazing, gorgeous cards. The first is my favorite because of the softness of the colors and the beautiful composition of the scene...love it! The second is beautiful too! Love this sketch turned sideways with that shaped die for the focal image!
ReplyDeleteHi Cheri! Great scene in your first card, I like how you turned the sketch on your second card, beautiful!!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful cards Cheri! I love the first one, full of snow! :o)
ReplyDeleteCheri, Gorgeous cards! I love the scene you created in the first flower and those flowers in the second are just beautiful!
ReplyDeleteLovely winter scene, Cheri!
ReplyDeleteBoth are beautiful cards - love the winter scene with the skates best though!!!
ReplyDeleteawwww! I love the one with the skates. so beautiful.
ReplyDeleteCheri - your cards are fabulous! Love the wintery scene you created in the first one with the trees and skating pond!
ReplyDeleteSo pretty, love the first one, I feel a bit like I am looking out a window on to the soft trees and the second one is so bold and bright. Beautiful.
ReplyDeletePerfect bg scene for the skates!
ReplyDeleteCheri, love both your cards, but I really like the 1st one's softness and your sponging is amazing! Lovely, lovely cards!
ReplyDeleteCheri, two fab cards!! I love the scene in your first card, it's gorgeous (makes me wish I'm there in the snow). And your second card is so pretty.
ReplyDeleteI really like your cards, Cheri. The first one is my favorite. I especially like its wintery scene, snowflake and skates.
ReplyDeleteTwo very different and lovely designs! Great job :)
ReplyDeleteI too love the first one...it's usually so hot here at Christmas, this makes me feel cooler!
ReplyDeleteWhat an impressive use of colors! These cards are beautiful!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful!
ReplyDeleteI love the dimension on the first card. Ice skating in the woods was a pastime when I was growing up. Thanks for the memories! Great job!
ReplyDeleteBoth very nice but I love the winter scene. Looks so peaceful.
ReplyDeleteTwo great cards Cheri, but I really love the winter lake scene just ready to put on your skates and go for a spin :)
ReplyDeleteabsolutely love the first one, it looks like a real snow scene, great job.
ReplyDeleteVery pretty!!! I love the one with the skates especially!
ReplyDeleteTwo great cards. But that first card is really neat - love the window.
ReplyDeleteI love the skating card! It is so cool.
ReplyDeleteI really love the skating card. Both are very pretty.
ReplyDeleteBoth of your cards are lovely. Really like how you turned the sketch on its side and your choice of colors.
ReplyDeleteShirley L.
Roseville, CA
Very pretty! Thanks for sharing & taking the time for the blog hop :o)
ReplyDeleteOMG!!! I LOVE both cards. I love the scene of the 1st and the copic coloring of the second. I just love this...so much fun to see so much creativity!!!
ReplyDeleteThanks so much for sharing.
Valerie Martin
Love your cards Cheri! The scene in your first one really does look like you could ice skate right there!
ReplyDeleteThe second card is pretty, but I absolutely love the first card. I can just feel the icy cold and snow looking at the first card..and I live in FL, so haven't seen snow for years and years. The polka dot background is perfect.
ReplyDeleteThat second card is a very creative way to follow the sketch. WTG
ReplyDeleteBoth cards are beautiful. I love the snowy scene.
ReplyDeleteI LOVE this card...........it's terrific!!!!
ReplyDeleteTwo great cards. Wonderful colors.
ReplyDeleteBoth your cards are so nice, but I am particularly fond of the first card with its framed winter scene and the skates. The swiss dot background adds that touch of snowflakes.
ReplyDeleteI love both cards...but really love the winter scene of the first!
ReplyDeleteCheri, both your cards are lovely. I particularly like the first one with that wonderful winter scene with the skates!
ReplyDeleteTwo beautiful cards. Love them both
ReplyDeleteBoth are great. I especially love the skates. :)
ReplyDeleteSusie
susies@twcny.rr.com
Both gorgeous cards, but the one with the little ice skates and winter scene is my favourite :)
ReplyDeleteLove both of the cards you have made! The wintery one is my fav, too!
ReplyDeletegreat cards, love the colors
ReplyDeleteWow! Two cards to enjoy, love them both!
ReplyDeleteWowzer, two beauties! The skating card will be like my house if the temps don't go up soon, we will be skating before long!
ReplyDeleteI just got some new ideas, thank you. Love it.
ReplyDeleteYour card is beautiful. I link the cut out frame idea and will have to try it soon. Thanks.
ReplyDeleteI love the background of dots that make the ice skates snow ready. Tis the season here in MD for some pond skating. Thanks for the wonderful thoughts.
ReplyDeleteI love the ice skates and the memories the scene evokes of skating on a pond.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful cards. Your stamped image is superb.
ReplyDeleteCJ
The snowy trees and ice skates are my favorite. The colors are so soothing.
ReplyDeleteLOVE your skating card, reminds me of when my brothers would let me tag along as a kid, they taught me how to skate and play hockey on the local ponds, AND how to survive a concussion! :) (hahaha also love your Crafting Buddy!)
ReplyDeleteBeautiful cards. Especially like the softness of the winter scene--perfect setting for a day of skating.
ReplyDeleteI have got to find that dotted swiss embossing card. I love the look it gives a card!
ReplyDeleteBoth of these cards are awesome! I especially like the first one. The skates are a nice touch.
ReplyDeleteI love scenes and this card is absolutely stunning!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful cards!! Thanks for sharing!!
ReplyDeleteI loved both of the cards, however, the first one has stolen my to make it look like an ice rink was very creative!
ReplyDeleteBlessings!
~§hawnie® Bartron
http://cardsbyshawnie.blogspot.com/
I loved both of the cards, however, the first one has stolen my heart. I like how you masked it to make it look like an ice rink. Very creative!
ReplyDeleteBlessings!
~§hawnie® Bartron
http://cardsbyshawnie.blogspot.com/
Both cards are beautiful. I love the colors you chose. Rita
ReplyDeleteI love the use of all the colors, great cards!
ReplyDeleteLove how you showed how to use the sketch in two different ways. Lovely cards!!
ReplyDeleteMaggie Minnich
maminnich@wowway.com
Two beautiful interpretations of the design. I especially love the winter scene!
ReplyDeleteCheri, I think I'm in love....your skating pond card is absolutely stunning!!! I want to dive right in and lace up the skates!!!
ReplyDeleteGreat cards, both, and the idea of using skates on the first one rather than repeating the snowflakes is a fab one - TFS!
ReplyDeleteWow! I love your first card. It is so fresh & crisp looking.
ReplyDeletegreat card
ReplyDeleteBoth of your cards are beautiful but I especially love the first one. Feels like you are looking right out the window at that beautiful scene.
ReplyDeleteLike your card and the color is my color
ReplyDeleteyou made very pretty cards
thank for showing
Great idea to change it up like that. Fantastic.
ReplyDeleteBoth cards are beautiful.
ReplyDeleteI love the colors.
Love the use of the new Spellbinders labels. Both cards are very pretty.
ReplyDeletePretty card! Love the tree stamps.
ReplyDeleteI love both of these cards, and the fact that you used purple hues on both of them. Great color combinations! Talented use of Spellbinders, also. Great!
ReplyDeleteReally, really like the first card. The technique with the trees is beautiful.
ReplyDeleteGreat cards. Purple - my favorite color works so well with both cards.
ReplyDeleteLook at you rockin' the sketch challenge Cheri! Love the scene you created within the oval and those ice skates and your second card is just beautiful with those dies for the focal image/sentiment!
ReplyDeleteMe too - love purple, lilac, violet... great job!
ReplyDeleteBoth are nice! The skates add a whimsical dimension on the first card. Love the way you used the Nesties in the second!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful cards - both are so pretty! Thanks for sharing
ReplyDeletelove the soft tones....
ReplyDeleteBoth cards are beautiful. I love the soft colors on the first card. The second card is a perfect example of how you can change elements but still follow a sketch.
ReplyDeleteBoth cards are beautiful... Love the winter Scene!
ReplyDeleteWow, both cards are gorgeous!! I love that you added the skates to you winter card! beautifully done!!
ReplyDeleteGreat cards I love the skates on the side of the oval it really adds a pop to the card.
ReplyDeleteThese are really nice...great creativity...I love them..!
ReplyDeleteThe first one is definitely my favorite! It looks like it's hand-painted. Simply gorgeous!!!
ReplyDeleteTotally different, both beautiful. I'm partial to the skating scene.
ReplyDeleteThese are great! I especially like the way the skates are placed over the actual frame itself.
ReplyDeleteGreat cards--I really like the ice skates on the first.
ReplyDeleteVery nice cards! I love the colors, since purple is one of my favorite colors.
ReplyDeleteyou did a wonderful skating scene-- and the skates are the perfect touch.
ReplyDeleteBoth cards are lovely, but I adore the first one with the winter scene and the ice skates were a perfect addition.
ReplyDeleteGorgeous cards! Love them. :)
ReplyDeleteDebbie Meijer
I love your elegant cards. The winter scene is beautiful. PLMCarter@aol.com
ReplyDeleteBeautiful card.
ReplyDeleteSusan
Great colours, nice use of them....Awesome!
ReplyDelete2 beautiful cards!!!!
ReplyDeleteLove those skates!
ReplyDeleteTwo great cards with purple....my fav color!
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