Thursday, July 4, 2013

Guest Designer for Cas(e) this Sketch! And Happy 4th America!

Not only am I celebrating the 4th of July today (Happy Birthday USA!)
 
I'm also celebrating being asked to be the Guest Designer for this weeks' Cas(e) this Sketch challenge!  I was asked after one of my sketch cards was chosen the 'winner' here.   I just love the sketches the ladies create for us each week - they always inspire me - and this week is no exception - here's the sketch from Chrissy:

And here is the card I created:
 
 I used little flowers from the Waltzingmouse stamp set called You're a Doll - the sentiment is from Camelia.  I die cut the sentiment with a rectangle Nestability.

I hope you'll join me in making a card for the Cas(e) this Sketch this week -  you might find yourself being a Guest Designer too!!  whoo hoo!!
Sometimes Card:
Stamps:  Waltzingmouse - flowers from You're a Doll set, sentiment from Camelia set.
Paper:  white - PTI
Ink:  Versafine Onyx black, Ranger Distress Ripe Persimmon and Salty Ocean.
Accessories:  Foam dots, orange zest polka dot satin ribbon -PTI, Rectangle Nestability, rhinestones - Kaiser Craft.

4th of July card:
Stamps:  Waltzingmouse - USA 1776, Bright Season Paper: white, Pure Poppy, Enchanted Evening - PTI Ink:  Versafine Onyx Black, Memento Nautical Blue and Lady Bug, Versamark Accessories:  embossing folder - Americana Background & Borders Set - Tim Holtz Texture fades, clear and gold embossing powders, foam tape, WMS Bright Season cut file, WMS USA 1776 cut files, wrinkled seam tape - Prairie Bird Boutique Etsy Shop, Silhouette Cameo.

18 comments:

Stef H said...

absolutely fabulous.... as always!

happy 4th

Tenia Nelson said...

Awesome creations and congrats on the CAS(E) This Sketch GD gig!! :)

Kim S said...

Wonderful in every way!! The sentiment is so perfect with those simple flowers!

Barb Ghig said...

Congrats on your Guest DT spot...your card is absolutely gorgeous! I love your choice of colors and the sentiment is lovely!

Dianne said...

Well Miss Julia your work is designer worthy so a big congrats,Your 4th of july cards is one of the nicest I've seen in blog land,Beautiful interpretation of the case card, the sentiment is perfect, thanks for sharing and have a wonderful day.

Renee said...

It's perfect, Julia!
Love these little blooms...
and that sentiment...
you rocked this sketch!
Congratulation on Guest Designer...
well deserved! :)

Renee said...

It's perfect, Julia!
Love these little blooms...
and that sentiment...
you rocked this sketch!
Congratulation on Guest Designer...
well deserved! :)

Jen W. said...

Big congrats on being our Guest Designer this week, Julia! Your sunshine card was stunning and went straight into my CASE file! :) I love the sentiment you used for your card and the tiny flowers are the perfect match for it.

Loll said...

Hi Julia. Two fabulous cards. LOVE the one for the CASE Sketch ... congrats on being picked for guest designer!! Loll xx

lostinpaper said...

Congrats on your GD gig, it's so wonderful to have you and your gorgeous card with us at CTS this week! Love those sweet scattered flowers!

Ellen Taylor said...

Two fabulous cards Julia! Love your take on the sketch and that sentiment is just awesome! Congrats on the Guest designer spot! Hope your 4th was a happy one!!

Mary Marsh said...

a big congrats to you Julia-I always love your cas cards-so I see why you were chosen for a guest DT spot-love both the cards you are showing today-hope you had a great 4th

*Vicki* said...

WOOT!! Wonderful creations my friend!! Congrats on being GDT for CAS(E) This Sketch...love that challenge blog! :) Hope you had a great 4th! HUGS

Joni Andaya said...

Love the sketch Julia =)

Kelly S. said...

CONGRATS! That's so awesome that you are their guest, Julia! You make some amazing CAS cards so you are a perfect fit for their challenge! Love the little blossoms with that sentiment. And OHHH that glorious lantern card for the 4th (very Paul Revere!! :)), those sets are a match made in Heaven...now why didn't I think of that?!

Darnell said...

Thank you for the Happy 4th wishes and brilliant card, Julia! Congratulations, again, on the prior CTS win which brings you to us as Guest Designer for this challenge! Your take on Chrissy's card is so very pretty!!

Riet said...

What a gorgeous cards.

Hugs Riet.xx

Unknown said...

Congrats on the GD spot!! Awesome cards Julia!!