My favorite weekly challenge on Splitcoast is the sketch challenge. Every Wednesday I take a peek whether I have time to play or not.
I often feel “layout challenged” so sometimes this is just the push I need.
I’ve been wanting to use these pumpkins…I really like how “sketchy” they are. This type of design is great for watercoloring. You can be a bit messy and it doesn’t often show. I used watercolor paper here and a whole lot of Earth Elements inks. (There was quite a pile on the table before I was finished.) I like watercoloring on watercolor paper best because I can keep adding layers of color without ripping through the paper. (I do NOT like SU’s Whisper White cardstock for this type of coloring, but I do use it…carefully…once in a while.) I distressed the edges and added some leaves, some popped up on dimensionals.
I have to mention the patterned paper…You can’t see much of it, but it’s by Flair Designs. They have some gorgeous fall and western prints. You can check them out here.
I almost *always* include a sentiment on my cards so for me, this card is missing something. It looks kind of naked without a message, but I’ll have to settle for the message being on the inside as I left no room for words.
One final note, in case you haven’t been over there already, you may want to check out Trudee‘s blog. She’s having an incredible give-away!
Thanks for looking!! Have a great day! 🙂
Cardstock: More Mustard, Really Rust, watercolor paper Patterned Paper: Flair Designs “Fall Traditions” Stamps: Autumn Harvest, Canvas Ink: Brilliance Graphite Black, More Mustard, Really Rust, Summer Sun, Pumpkin Pie, Old Olive, Close to Cocoa, Ruby Red Accessories: Karen Foster Thumbtack brads, linen thread, edge distresser, dimensionals. Finished card size: 5 ½” x 4 ¼”
