Monday, September 3, 2012

Seems A Little Sketchy - September Guest Designer

Hello!  Happy Monday and happy Labor Day if you are in the US or Canada and you're celebrating the holiday!  It's really early, but if all goes well, Mr. Blogger is posting this for me long before I actually wake up!  I am very excited to say that I was selected to be one of the Guest Designers for September for the Seems A Little Sketchy Challenge blog!  I am so honored to be able to post along with their awesome DT!  The current challenge is being sponsored by My Heart Pieces and Unique Crafters Challenge.  I was generously provided with a digi from My Heart Pieces to use for my creation. Priyanka has so many beautiful digital stamps!  You should definitely check out her blog!
Here is the SALS #21 sketch:


Here is my card:


I started with a card base of GKD Turquoise Sea and layered with patterned papers from the Echo Park So Happy Together and Amy Tangerine Sketchbook 6x6 pads.  I machine-stitched around all the sketch panels.  The adorable image is Bathing Fairy from My Heart Pieces.  I printed her on X-Press It and colored her with my Copics.  I added a bunch of Stickles and some Polar White Flower Soft to the bubbles.  The sentiment is from Create With TLC.  It is part of the Choose To Be set in Paulette's store here.  Some shimmery lace and a flower from my stash finished my card.

Here is close-up:


Thanks for stopping by!  Be sure to visit the Seems A Little Sketchy Challenge blog and check out the new sketch and the fantastic creations from the DT and my co-Guest Designer, Beth!  I'm sure you will be inspired to play along!

Have a great day and hope to see you again soon!
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Posted by Carla S. at 9/03/2012 01:00:00 AM
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31 comments:

  1. PennySeptember 3, 2012 at 1:23 AM

    Congratulations on another well-deserved GDT, Carla! :^)
    This is too, too utterly cute! The coloring and special effects, the patterns & colors you chose, and the take on the sketch--well, I just love them all! :^)
    Hugs,
    Penny

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  2. debby4000September 3, 2012 at 2:28 AM

    Love your wonderful card.
    luv
    Debby

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  3. GlendaSeptember 3, 2012 at 5:56 AM

    Such a cute image! Love everything about your card. Such gorgeous colors and I love the way you did the bubbles!

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  4. AnonymousSeptember 3, 2012 at 6:30 AM

    Carla, Boy you're fabulous with that sewing machine of yours. I'm still laughing over this image and especially your sentiment. Just brilliant! Your little Flower Soft and Stickles additions really help to bring out your image. Color is superb. Have a great day.

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  5. heidySeptember 3, 2012 at 8:20 AM

    Oh this is absolutly gorgeous Carla and congrats on your GDT so desurved!!
    XXX Heidy

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  6. Two Dogs and a BookSeptember 3, 2012 at 9:57 AM

    Now this is one gorgeous card!! What wonderful work! Love the stitching and the floffy stuff for the bubbles and your coloring is outstanding. Those pp are delighful!! Well done!
    Cheers!
    G

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  7. BenziSeptember 3, 2012 at 10:35 AM

    Carla, this is just the cutest image AND sentiment ever! I love your card with the awesome stitching and fun bubbles.

    We were in B'ham yesterday when the storms were predicted and by the time we reached Cullman, it was dark (about 5:30) and horrible looking. Was glad glad to get home safe and sound. But, we did finally get a lot of rain. I think today will be another round of storms. Ugly holiday!

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  8. craftieodmaeSeptember 3, 2012 at 10:51 AM

    congrats!!! this is fantastic!!

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  9. Payne Holler CardsSeptember 3, 2012 at 11:05 AM

    Super congrats! Don't know how you are keeping up with it all busy lady (-:
    This is another beauty! Love using the flower soft for bubbles...

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  10. Payne Holler CardsSeptember 3, 2012 at 11:05 AM

    Super congrats! Don't know how you are keeping up with it all busy lady (-:
    This is another beauty! Love using the flower soft for bubbles...

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  11. Dawn FrostSeptember 3, 2012 at 12:10 PM

    Love your colouring and stitching Carla, congratulations on your guest DT!

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  12. UnknownSeptember 3, 2012 at 1:40 PM

    Beautiful card with adorable image, bright and cheerful colors, wonderful stitching! All of it make one super cute card! Hugz

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  13. Lisa LynnSeptember 3, 2012 at 4:35 PM

    Congratulations! Beautiful card. Love the Flower Soft and the stitching.

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  14. Linda PalmerSeptember 3, 2012 at 4:44 PM

    What a fantastic card! I love your use of the flower soft for the bubbles. It is perfect to use in that way, so I learned something today. Great job as always Carla, on the beautiful coloring.

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  15. marshaSeptember 3, 2012 at 7:31 PM

    This is such a cute card Carla! I love the colors and all the machine stitching - never thought of using Flower Soft for bubbles, great idea! Congrats on your GDT spot too - very well deserved!
    Hugs,
    Marsha

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  16. Linda AndersonSeptember 3, 2012 at 8:19 PM

    Congrats Carla on your GDT spot, it's so nice having you on the team!! Gorgeous card! Love your colors and papers and especially the flower soft bubbles. So clever.

    Linda

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  17. CheriSeptember 3, 2012 at 9:51 PM

    Oh, Carla, your art is amazgin!! I just went backward on your blog and I am still sitting here with my mouth agap.....your talent is beyond description. Congrats on the most recent GDT.

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  18. Cathy LeeSeptember 4, 2012 at 10:08 AM

    This is darling, Carla. I love how you colored your image and lovely card design. Congrats on being GDT for Seems a Little Sketchy. Jenn is a great person to design for and she creates awesome sketches.
    Hugz,
    Cathy Lee

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  19. Patricia St MartinSeptember 4, 2012 at 1:31 PM

    You created such a cute card and I love the sentiment. Love all the sewing on the card. This is such a beauty.

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  20. Alice September 4, 2012 at 3:31 PM

    this is so adorable! love the details and textures on this one. beautiful work as always, Carla!

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  21. GraceSeptember 4, 2012 at 9:44 PM

    OH MY GOODNESS!!! Carla this is just over the top adorable!!! LOVE how you colored this absolutely adorable image and all the texure and sparkle... fabulous!!! Congrats on your GD position!!!

    Hope you are doing well! I'm still not doing great but still hanging in there! :)

    hugs,
    Grace

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  22. Pop's CardsSeptember 5, 2012 at 4:56 AM

    Morning sweetie, this is stunning so love the colours you have chosen, huggles Pops x x x

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  23. VickySeptember 5, 2012 at 11:11 AM

    Beautiful creation sweetie love the papers & image.

    Lotsa hugs Vicky xxx

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  24. TracySeptember 5, 2012 at 12:38 PM

    How cute! Lots of fun colors and her fluffy bath bubbles are great. :-) Congrats on your guestie spot Carla!

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  25. Chana MalkahSeptember 5, 2012 at 2:20 PM

    Hi, Carla! This is beautiful! You really have the best eye for design. I absolutely love the interplay of the large muted green chevrons and the smaller red/white ones. The base pp with all the hexagons filled with patterns that pick up your main panels is such an awesome design element. Of course your stitching just elevates this card to "jealousy" level in my book! (LOL) This is just great. So glad I had a chance to stop by today.
    Hugz,
    Chana, (your #1 fan)
    DT, Jackson's Digital Expressions

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  26. CherylSeptember 5, 2012 at 9:38 PM

    Adorable! I love the mix of papers you used and the "bubbles".



    --Cheryl--


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  27. KathiSeptember 6, 2012 at 1:12 AM

    That is just the cutest image and you colored it beautifully.

    Great take on the sketch too and great combination of patterned papers. That lace is the perfect touch!

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  28. ShelbySeptember 6, 2012 at 1:55 AM

    What a lovely color combination and the stitching is perfect with this layout. And of course your coloring is spot on great.

    Shelby

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  29. SandraSeptember 6, 2012 at 9:13 AM

    Congrats girlie, no surprise why they picked you to GD!!!
    This card is absolutely beautiful. I love all the attention to details, the colouring is superb, the image a hoot,and those papers are over the top! Way to go!
    :)S

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  30. CherylSeptember 6, 2012 at 9:46 PM

    Oooo, I love all the pretty dp's stitched up, and the image is colored up in such fun colors. LOVE, LOVE those soap suds!!! This card is just pure fun!

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  31. SandySeptember 6, 2012 at 10:00 PM

    Great card Carla - I really need to learn how to sew. I love your idea using Flower Soft for the bubbles. Anyone that asks you to design for them is lucky to get you!!!!!
    Sandy

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Thanks so much for visiting and leaving me a comment! I really appreciate it! Carla

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