Friday 6 May 2011

Minky Sketch

The Stampotique challenge this time is to follow a sketch which I must admit I found quite a challenge as I do not normally follow sketches, in fact this is the first time for me.  My problem is that I always want to add embellishments and other bits and bobs and slowly move away from the sketch I'm supposed to be following LOL.
Thought it was about time I inked up Minky for the first time and I decided to go for a black and white colour pallette with a pop of red.
I applied a thin coat of Gesso onto black card stock, allowed to dry and stamped Minky with archival ink.  Machine stitching has been added in red along with red heart buttons.
FaBULoUs has been stamped with Adirondack snow cap white and embossed with clear embossing powder.  I have then stamped part of the text onto white card and aligned it over the top of the original to give some dimension.  The sentiment at the bottom has been generated on the computer.  The edges of the card have been sponged with DI black soot.
This is our sketch challenge from Stampotique and although my card is quite simple I am pleased with the outcome.  Enjoy the weekend.  Tracy x x
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21 comments:

  1. Helen6 May 2011 at 18:14

    Hi,
    I am not very good at following sketches either! Minky looks great here.

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  2. TonyR6 May 2011 at 20:05

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  3. TonyR6 May 2011 at 20:06

    love this Tracy ... very stylish, simplistic.
    wonderful.
    tonyR x

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  4. Kaz6 May 2011 at 20:32

    This certainly is fabulous Tracy, I love this colouring. Thanks for joining us at Stampotique.

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  5. Basement Stamper6 May 2011 at 20:34

    Great job with the sketch! I love the black and white with a touch of red. The gesso looks great! Thanks for joining us at Stampotique Designer's Challenge.

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  6. Juls6 May 2011 at 21:38

    this is FABULOUS!! great image! and I love how you've done the lettering and the colour combo is my ultimite fav!! Hugs Juls

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  7. Anonymous6 May 2011 at 21:39

    Great interpretation of the sketch Tracy, in fact, Fabulous!

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  8. flutterbycrafter6 May 2011 at 22:21

    Fabulous, great take on the sketch, love the colours too xx

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  9. Jayne C6 May 2011 at 22:26

    I don't think it's simple at all...just very classy!!! Love it xx

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  10. Sue6 May 2011 at 22:29

    This is brilliant Tracy, I love your layer of gesso, and your black and white stamping - perfect x

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  11. thekathrynwheel6 May 2011 at 22:35

    Ooh this is great and you followed the sketch perfectly! I find following a sketch really hard! love your colour pallette x

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  12. Netty6 May 2011 at 23:33

    You have done a fab job with the sketch Tracy and loving your interpretation. Terrific card. Annette x

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  13. Barb Cady7 May 2011 at 07:46

    I think this is terrific, truly inspired interpretation! Love the colour choice.x

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  14. Willy7 May 2011 at 10:59

    Great interpretation of the sketch! Wonderful Minky card! Thanks for joining us at Stampotique Designer's Challenge # 29.

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  15. G Peplow7 May 2011 at 11:43

    Hi there Tracy, Fabulous card, clever layering on the sentiment and brilliant colours make this great:0) xxx

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  16. Debbie7 May 2011 at 15:52

    Love Minky! Must get her! Great colours. Awesome job!

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  17. Carol Q7 May 2011 at 17:07

    great card. love the gessoed background for Minky.

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  18. joanne wardle7 May 2011 at 21:03

    "fabulous" describes it perfectly!! love the little heart buttons. thanks for taking part in the stampotique challenge

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  19. Suzanne C7 May 2011 at 21:48

    Wonderful use of the sketch! Love how you distressed around the edges of the rectangles!

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  20. fatmonica8 May 2011 at 21:31

    Love this card!

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  21. Gez Butterworth10 May 2011 at 11:24

    FABULOUS Tracy! Minky look gorgeous :) Great take on the sketch. Thanks for joining us at Stampotique Designer's Challenge.

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