frosty greetings...


I love sketch challenges, don't you?

Well, has Pam have a sketch for YOU!!!

LOL...when I first saw the sketch I went "what?!"....I can't wait to hear what Rose has to say...that chicklet cracks me up!

So, I pondered what to do...I always start off with my paper and then just "go for it"...that's exactly what happened with today's card. I hadn't used my MME holiday paper lately so I decided to play with them. The diecuts in the set really helped in my card design...the ZVA crystal swooshes topped it off.

Although I always seem to use my Heidi Swapp distressor, one of my crafty pet peeves is the perforated dealio that is left behind on diecuts from whole sheets...am I making any sense? They totally stick out like a sore thumb so I try to get rid of them by distressing the edges. You might not notice but I do have a smidge of Bo Bunny on the card..the blue polka dot circle...found it on my desk top and it coordinated with the MME...and it was already glittered up...look very closely...on the edges, there IS glitter....just a smidge, perfect since I have so many 'other things going on'....

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Comments

yyam said…
Wow...that sketch is a tough one! Love your glittered up card! Happy Sunday to you!
Dora said…
I'm love with the Santa, he is to cute, great card Amy!
Sherry Eckblad said…
Amy,this is fabulous. I looked at the sketch and said NO WAY.
Laurel said…
Great take on the sketch, I love it!
Evelin said…
Love your take on the sketch! It's bumming me out, though... LOL :)

You are such a generous girl, sista!! :) Slinging out blog candy and all :)

Muacks!
Jenny S. (UK) said…
You have nailed that sketch and the card is adorable.
Piali said…
Love it!!! beautiful card..love the Santa image..Great sketch...
Janice said…
Beautiful card, Miss Amy! Love the image. You are the best (don't tell Rose!)
Saskia said…
Lovely take on the sketch Amy!!!

Saskia :)
Rose said…
well i had to come check out your card for this sketch that Pam drew after having a bad dream about my grandmothers kitchen tile and a flower shop! LOL fantastic as always girl :0)
Gloria Stengel said…
I am not sure, but I think Pam may need some medical attention (wink wink).

You did a great job with this funky sketch. Love all the elements! I know what you mean about the goobers left when you punch out the die cuts. I sand mine off with my sanding block.
Elaine said…
OMG I'd be at a total loss with this sketch, but strike of the Ninja Girl hits the nail on the HEAD!! OWWeeee!! lol Love the card, Amy - everything goes together just perfectly!!!
Ginny Larsen said…
great job pulling off this sketch. seriously--i'm amazed. i think everyone's said it already, but i honestly don't know HOW you do it... way to pull it together :D

love love love the bling :D
Kelley Eubanks said…
Oh I love this!! I just love that paper line! Love the bling!! Cute Cute Amy!!
Martha said…
Wow, this is my favorite, who cute is this!!!!!!
Kay said…
That sketch would have certainly stumped me but not you, my friend! Way to tackle it and do an amazing job! That's such a cute Santa, too!

I hate those perforated edges too. Great idea to use your edge distressor! ♥♥ Kay
Tina said…
Wow, way to rock that sketch...it looks a little scary. Love the stitching and vintage look.
Unknown said…
Whoa, that is definitely a daunting looking sketch, but you totally made it work!! Gorgeous!

(-: Heidi
Regina Easter said…
oh amy girl, you hit it right on the nose with this sketch...this is fab....
Ann said…
Cute, cute, cute! Great job with this sketch!
Anonymous said…
Amy, beautiful card, I said the same thing when I saw the sketch, but you did an excellent job!!!!
ivy said…
love the vintagy santa!
~kelly marie~ said…
This card is gorgeous! I love that Santa!
Savitri said…
Holy cow, what kind of sketch is that? And you pulled it off perfectly! I'd given up :P