Cardztv Sketch Challenge Seven

Hi crafty friends!

Are you ready for another one of 

Cardztv Sketch Challenges??

Keep in mind the sketches are to start

your creative mojo!  You don't have to follow them

exactly, but use them for inspiration.

I used Sketch 12 but turned the squares on the front

so the front square would accommodate by

set of trees.  I used an embossing resist technique that 

I saw on a YouTube video and I loved it so

much I wanted to recreate it.

I embossed the set of trees with clear embossing ink

and clear powder.  Then I used some Tim Holtz blue distress ink

and began sponging in the center of my trees and to 

the outside.  I made sure that I got out all the way so

all of the trees would show up.  I added some white gel

pen dots to look like snow and some sequins for sparkle.

What you cannot see is the sparkle mist I sprayed

lightly on the trees.  Close up it is stunning.

Here is the same card on my tree!

I love using non-traditional colors for Christmas.

I am over the moon for this plaid.

My stamp set is the Big Holiday Wishes set!

Love these larger fonts - perfect finish on the front

on it's own banner stamped with black ink!

Are you ready to try your hand at a sketch challenge?

Head over to Cardztv and leave a link to your project.

You have until December 29th!

I can't wait to see your creation!

Cathy