It's Thursday, so time once again for a Sketches! by Tamara blog challenge! (Click on the link to see cards by the other design team members.) Here's the sketch for today. I really liked the scalloped outside border on this one, but the only thing I have to use for something like that is my Nestabilities, which aren't big enough to border the edge of an A2 card. Yes, I could use my corner rounder, but I didn't want to do that because the corners never come out even. Yes, I could have used mini-scalloped scisorrs, but I didn't want a tiny scallop and again... the corner thing. So I improvised and made the center focal image have the scalloped border! I'm not sure what the actual size of an ATC is but maybe I made my very first one without realizing it?
I just picked up this Dutch Girl paper from Cosmo Cricket last week at Hobby Lobby. It was on clearance! What??? How can anything Cosmo Cricket end up on clearance? I love this stuff! Doesn't everyone? I used the papers for the branch, the bird, the flowered background and the red background. I LOVE designer paper that has a sold color on one side so you've got something to coordinate if you don't have any cardstock that comes close. And I do not do much stamping on aceate, but it occurred to me that it would be perfect for this challenge, and I love how it turned out! I think these CHF/Kim Hughes stamps are a great combo with the Dutch Girl paper, too... both are great whimsical designs!
Today happens to be my Blogaversary! It was one year ago today that I started blogging back on this old blog! And all of you, my readers are Somebirdy Special to me! At midnight tonight I will choose one random winner from all comments left on this post to receive this card, and..... I HAVE SWISS DOTS CUTTLEBUG FOLDERS!!! I'll send you one of those, too! I also have Floral Fantasy, Perfectly Paisley, Distressed Stripes, and Birds and Swirls, so if you already have Swiss Dots you can pick one of the other folders! Good luck! And THANK YOU!!!
Stamps: Pretty Bird (Kim Hughes collection from Cornishe Heritage Farms); Cardstock: River Rock (Stampin' Up!), Maraschino (Bazzill), designer paper (Dutch Girl by Cosmo Cricket); Inks: Versafine Onyx Black, Staz-On Jet Black (Tsukineko); Accessories: twill ribbon (Creative Impressions), scalloped rectangle Nestabilities (Spellbinders), slot punch, Ruby Red brads (Stampin' Up!), acetate (Hero Arts).
Love the card--why do I never remember to use my acetate? Thanks for providing such variety and reminding us of all the goodies we are hoarding and neglecting but should be using!
Posted by: happy-stamper | June 19, 2008 at 08:49 AM
Congratulations on your Blogaversary! I love all the things that you do and create - they are all so pleasing to the eye - and very inspiring. Thanks for the chance for blog candy - that is very sweet! Wishing the best!
Sankari
Posted by: Sankari W. | June 19, 2008 at 08:59 AM
Oh my gosh, Tammy, this is adorable! I love all the elements you have going here! The acetate over the DP--such a sweet sentiment!! Great idea.
Happy Blogaversary----PLEASE PICK ME!!! I so NEED that Swiss Dots folder!!!
Your cyber friend,
LeAnne :D
Posted by: LeAnne | June 19, 2008 at 09:12 AM
Happy Blogaversary ! Would love to be a winner !
Posted by: Lastel/STAMPINSTEL | June 19, 2008 at 09:30 AM
My, my, how the time flies!!! Congrats on your Blogaversary!!! This card is adorable and I too LOVE the use of the acetate on the front ... nice way to place a sentiment without covering up the beauty behind! Your blog is ALWAYS fun to come to ... chocked full of ideas and samples! Have a great day and Congrats again!!
Posted by: Darlene (SCS:akronstamperdpk) | June 19, 2008 at 09:57 AM
So cute!
Happy blogoversary!
Posted by: Teena in Toronto | June 19, 2008 at 10:29 AM
Happy Blogaversary, Tammy! I'm so happy you're a blogger!
I adore your card! I love CC's Dutch girl line. And HL is where I found the CC's Wanted line clearanced last year! And now BG is clearanced!
Thanks for sharing all your fab cards! I love them!
Posted by: kimberlee fiskateer #2494 | June 19, 2008 at 12:07 PM
Adorable card Tammy, LOVE the fun design and gorgeous paper. Jennifer :)
Posted by: Jennifer Meyer | June 19, 2008 at 01:01 PM
Happy Blogaversary!
I've had more fun blogging over the past couple years and have met lots of new friends who enjoy many of the same things I do!
This card is adorable! Thanks for sharing!
Denise
Posted by: sentimentsbydenise | June 19, 2008 at 01:05 PM
Great card, Great colors - fabulous job babe!
Posted by: Anita | June 19, 2008 at 01:27 PM
Oh Tammy I love this card, it's so cute and yes everything does go together perfectly. I love Cosmo Cricket too, I wish I had somewhere local I could purchase it. I know what you mean about the scallops. Happy blogaversary too!
Posted by: Trudi | June 19, 2008 at 01:45 PM
Happy Blogaversary! I love the variety of stamps/images you use-- it's always fun visiting your blog!!
Posted by: pegg | June 19, 2008 at 01:48 PM
Happy Bloganniversary!!! Here's wishing you many more years of sharing and caring. I've enjoyed your blogs and picking up ideas from your projects. Have a great day.
Posted by: MarilynY | June 19, 2008 at 02:12 PM
Happy 1 year Bloggaversary TAmmy! I love the card you made. I have you on my Google REAder and always check your blog when you post! Here's for another fun blogging year. Thanks for sharing your creativity.
Posted by: sandyh50 | June 19, 2008 at 02:19 PM
Ohh I love his card! I love birds and this is such a pretty card. :) You do such good details on all your cards!:) keep up the good work.
Posted by: Patti | June 19, 2008 at 02:19 PM
Beautiful card!I love Cosomo cricket paper as well.
Congrats on your blogoversary.I visit your blog every day!!
Posted by: Sarah(Mustang) | June 19, 2008 at 04:33 PM
Happy blogaversary--I really enjoy checking out what's new. Great job!
Posted by: Katie L. | June 19, 2008 at 04:47 PM
Congratulations on your Blogaversary Tammy! I love your blog, your cards are so inspiring. I check it out often! Not sure that it is fair for me to go into the draw though! (As I live in Australia!!!) Thanks for sharing all your lovely designs with us!
Posted by: Jo | June 19, 2008 at 07:19 PM
Congrats Tammy! ONe Year? You were my first blog ever to subscribe to. I have really enjoyed sharing your journey.
Posted by: Jane Harrah | June 19, 2008 at 07:20 PM
Happy Blogaversary! I never miss reading your blog (some times it's a day late) but I always check it out. I'd love to win a Cuttlebug folder. They make a card look so special. Here's to another great year!
Kate
Posted by: Kate Stockman | June 19, 2008 at 08:08 PM
Congratulations, Tamara! I always look forward to your creations. Job well done.
Posted by: Charlene | June 19, 2008 at 09:09 PM
Happy Blogaversary!! I just love your card Tammy!!! It is amazing!! Are you going to try out for the Cosmo Cricket DT??? You totally need too!! This card ROCKS!!!
Posted by: Jackie Gallagher | June 19, 2008 at 09:18 PM
OM heavens I love your card Tammy! And I do so agree with you about one sketch given off so many different ideas!
Posted by: scrapnnMO | June 20, 2008 at 06:02 PM
This is gorgeous, Tammy! I love the sentiment stamped on the acetate and how you tied the twill through the image panel.
Posted by: Lori | June 21, 2008 at 12:54 AM
Congrats on your blog anniversary! Great job on the creative card; like the ideas you have.
Posted by: Gigi | June 21, 2008 at 10:36 AM