I've flipped out! Here is OWH sketch 23:

As for the flipping out, because of the 3D image I had made I needed to flip this sketch top to bottom.

I used two papers with two-tone greys putting the chevron on top in a small strip and a harlequin pattern with script on the bottom in a wider block. These were cut down to leave a border of the coral base card. I added the vertical strip in coral and added coral as the circle element.

The foil 3D rose centered on the coral circle just makes me happy.

Ddd

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On to OWH sketch 22 shown here:

I selected a very different 3D image to use on this one. It has a little bit of a steampunk look to it and I wanted to stay with that vintage feel. So I selected a base printed with vintage postcards, documents and postage. Then for the vertical blocks I chose a dotted paper overprinted with script. All of these got sponged on the edges with Distress Ink to define thrie outline.

A tone-on-tone brown dotted paper matched the color of the illustration exactly, over which is mounted to 3D image with the line of sprockets extended off the left.

The little butterfly in the upper right is 'bonus artwork' from the same sheet. there were two of them so I layered them in 3D fashion.

Ddd 

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I decided to play with 3D images for a while and worked them into several of the OWH sketches. I did two for sketch 21:

I started out by making up the two 3D images I wanted to use with this sketch. For the first card it was a bouquet with roses and violets. I selected a couple of lace print papers - one for the background and one for the blocks. Each of these was sponged around the edges with Distress Ink before mounting in place.

I added a violet sentiment block banded with green.

For the second card I had selected and prepared an image with a built in frame. Because of the foil finish on the image I wanted to use metallic finish cardstocks. I chose silver for the base and green for the blocks.

I added a single silver peel-off sticker border around the outer edge.

Ddd 

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The same group that challenges us to build our Christmas card stash monthly has started a monthly challenge to build stock for birthdays (and other holidays).

The design I used for this card is a free one from PinBroidery.net. I used very dark blue, red and green, trimmed, and rounded two corners to reinforce the scroll look.

I found some floral paper with the same colors as the stitching and used that bor a background. An additional dark blue border and then the Light blue card base bring it all together.

Ddd 

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One of my groups put up the challenge to make a paper embroidery Winter card.

This village scene is my favorite to stitch in white or silver over a dark color to create a night scene or a snow scene. This time I used white thread over navy blue cardstock.

I mounted this on a background of knitted sweater print to warm it up.

I wanted to reinforce the framed picture concept so used a card base the same color as the stitched panel.

Ddd 

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To add to the stock of Christmas cards I combined a snowman stitching sticker with some snowflake stitching stickers.

I wanted to give it a cold feel so I placed them all on blue cardstock. For contrast and a little whimsy I stitched everything in pink thread. To continue this color plan I backed the card with tone on tone pink dot paper. I think this makes it look like pink snow.

I added a clear sentiment sticker on the right side.

Ddd 

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I'm going to continue with the practice of making two Christmas cards a month to either add to my stash or send to OWH.

I started out with stitching stickers - this time the little gingerbread people. I placed the stickers on cookie-colored cardstock and used pink thread for the girl and blue thread for the boy. Then I trimed them out with scissors.

I chose the same color for the base card and added a Christmas print paper to the left and some tone-on tone dots to the right.

The stickers have a gold line on them so I used a gold peel-off greeting sticker.

Ddd 

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We're back, with OWH sketch 20:

I found another of the tags in the Tea For Two kit that had a good illustration to use. It was even the right size for the sketch once I trimmed it down! I added simple paper with a tiny heart print over a cocoa background.

I added the bordered sentiment strip with a fishtail end to the design.

With the sentiment strip in place it was a little heavy on the left so I placed three adhesive pearls on the right side.

Ddd 

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Time now for OWH sketch 19:

The 6x6 pad for Cosmo Cricket Tea For Two was the logical place to go for papers to match the stack of tags that came in the kit. The tag was larger than the sketch element though. So I made the lower panel shorter to provide some space and this creates a horizontal line that breaks the plane of the tag.

The colors in this card are actually much greener than shown (think shades of teal).

I added a sentiment strip where the sketch showed none, because it needed that balance.

Ddd 

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Playing it straight for a change on OWH sketch 18:

You can actually tell at a glance that this was the sketch I used for the card today!

I started with a large picture sticker and used it to select bordering and sentiment colors. Because these were so bright I chose more subdued colors for the background elements.

I had a 1 1/2 inch square punch on hand so I used that to make the blocks. The tiny text made it easy to punch them square and on a perfect 45 degree angle. These were arranged fo form a sort of arc with the text which plays nicely with the chevrons in the background paper.

The sentiment strip is one element not found on the sketch but It looks good there, huh?

It is bordered in black to set it off from the other elements.

Ddd 

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I can't believe I'm up to OWH sketch 17 already!

Of course, OWH is up to sketch 207 already (plus some bonus sketches) and they add a new sketch every Sunday. It will take me a while to catch up. What I'm not sure of is if I will skip the ones that I have done already (maybe a doen of them at the most) but I guess I'll cross that bridge when I come to it.

Now, on to the card for the day.

I used a striped paper out of a 6x6 pad for the bottom block shown on the sketch so I does not 'read' as a solid block. Then for the vertical panel I wanted to use a fancy diecut which was not the specified size (like I pay attention to these details, LOL).

I backed the diecut with some dark green to match the bordering paper so it would separate from the background better. Over this I added a large chipboard floral from the same paper pack.

For the tiny sentiment I used some stickers from the same kit and placed them on the most plain stripe so they would show up.

Ddd 

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I think the creators of OWH sketch 15 and 16 were peeking over each other's shoulder! Here is 16:

It's almost reversed from yesterday but the vertical panel is shorter and moved away from the edge.

Well, I decided to just use the same floral paper as yesterday and the same gold peel-off borders. So there!

I went in a different direction with the color palette, though - pulling out pinks and creams from the floral. One of the papers selected had a printed border on it so I just lined up all the sticker borders to reflect it.

I used the same big word sentiment as the last sketch, too. Why ess with a good thing?

Ddd 

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OWH sketch 15 is very simplistic:

Yawn...

I put together a floral with some antique script and then... um... OK, let's add a large word stamp. Then, hmmmm... Oh, let's just go nuts with gold peel-off borders and corners.

I can live with that!

Ddd 

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Another version of OWH sketch 14 shown here:

This time I was less concerned about the effect of having something on a weird angle as I chose to use a floral sticker and it had a natural curve that let it look balanced.

I keyed off the sticker to choose colors for the background papers and the sentiment block.

I had additional stickers on the sheet so I added one to the upper right to provide continuity in the design.

Ddd

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OWH sketch 14 is another one that I decided to make twice. Here's the sketch:

At first I thought I was going to have a fight about putting that left panel on an angle because, in my mind it looks contrived. But I behaved myself and did it their way.

I had some giant floral stickers and cut one down to the prescribed dimensions. Simple papers chosen to for their color match to the illustration were used for backing but I had to create a frame for the picture to separate it from them.

I chose the clock paper for the strip on the right to go with the sentiment I had chosen.

The sentimentwas too plain so I added doodle lines in fine line brown pen.

Ddd 

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If I had not created this challenge to use every one of the sketches in order I would have skipped over OWH sketch 13:

I don't like the 'sentiment' skewed across the front; the main block is too large; those two 'outrigger' elements don't make for a cohesive design. Now that I'm done complaining... I just made changes to suit myself (as always).

I added another panel to contain the sentiment, added another sticker to it to create a diagonal line between the other two in the corners and cut the main panel down to allow for a border paper.

I'm still not overly fond of it but I 'did the assignment' so I could proceed to something I liked better.

Ddd 

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Sometimes a very simple sketch calls for a very simple treatment. Here's the starting point for OWH sketch 12:

I found a sheet of gold peel-off nautical stickers in my stash to use. The panels needed to be fairly plain to allow the stickers to show up so I chose two hues of brown tone-on-tone dot. I chose the background paper for the soft blue-green color and because the ombre effect of it creates the illusion of fading away into the distance.

The only bordering on this one is around the sailboat panel whick is also popped up on foam tape.

Ddd 

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Having exhausted OWH sketch 10 we're moving on to number 11.

Well, that's where I started anyway! The band at the top was boring in only one print so I selected two. Then it looked top heavy so I added strips at the bottom as well. All the papers were selected to go with the clock paper panel.

I chose a light brown bordering paper and stamped a sentiment for bordering where there is none in the sketch. It is popped up on foam tape.

Ddd 

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But wait! There's more... just one more though.

We're still on OWH sketch 10 and then tomorrow we'll move on to another sketch.

Occasionally I have inspiration to make a kid's card and it was due. I chose some teddy bear stickers that have, as you can see, a holographic silver over-print in some areas.

Two of the bears had blue bows ao I put them on matching tags and made them the side pieces. The silver-bow bear got to be in the center and raised up on foam tape as a feature.

Green patterned paper was bordered in blue along with the tags and all went over a plain salmon cardstock (yes, it really is salmon - use your imagination)!

I stamped the sentiment on blue dot textured cardstock. This was a little too plain so I added two ribbon flags and popped the sentiment up on foam tape.

Ddd 

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Tired of OWH sketch 10 yet? Here's the sketch for reference:

A good thing to have on hand is a sheet of button stickers when you have a 6x6 paper with sewing patterns on it! Add some striped paper to mimich fabric and you're well on the way to a coordinated card.

For interest I used two buttons on each tag and raised one on a pop-dot over the other.

The tags were kept in a neutral color as was the sentiment tab and all were bordered with a chocolate brown.

Ddd 

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