Tuesday, July 21

Tween-tastic

We got to spend some time with extended family this weekend... a blessing in the middle of this crazy summer. My tween-aged niece is absolutely in love with the Twilight series and delights in all things Edward. When I won this fab (and aptly named) Edward stamp from The Greeting Farm, I knew exactly who to make a card for.

I combined the Farm Fresh Friday sketch with the Triple Play challenge from Our Creative Corner. My 3 embellishments are buttons, ribbon, and my large silver heart brad... all sassy somethings.

I stamped Edward onto watercolor paper and used my Stampin' Write Markers and Blender Pens to color him in. His vest is paper pieced. For a funky and slightly macabre vibe I used the retired Rockabilly paper collection. The final touch: a Round Tab Punch accented with the letter 'E' from Lovely Letters Alphabet.

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Stamps: Edward (The Greeting Farm), Lovely Letters (115030)
Paper: Basic Black - Textured Neutrals 12x12 astd. (108693), Rockabilly Specialty Designer Series (retired), Watercolor (105019)
Ink: StazOn (101406); Stampin' Write Markers: Ruby Red (100075), Not Quite Navy (100059), Blush Blossom (100037), So Saffron (105114), Creamy Caramel (100078), Blender Pens (102845)
Tools: Scallop Edge Punch (112091), Round Tab Punch (108340)
Sassy Somethings: Buttons, Heart Brad, and Black Ribbon (not SU)

9 comments:

Colleen said...

Very cool card, Denise! I love how you combine other stamps (TGF IS FAB!) and aren't afraid to use SU too!! I'm a huge fan of mixing all the *best* goodies :-) I'm inspired to make an Edward card now, too :-)

Hugs,
Colleen
Pink Pixie Paperie

PS: Found your site thru Mary's 'Pretty' blog :-)

Ann Schach said...

Wow! What a card! I love the layout and all the "sassy somethings" that you used.

Kris Kilcoyne said...

Really cute! Love his little custom made vest... the Rockabilly paper is a perfect fit.

Mary Fish said...

He's a charmer. Perfect tween card :) Hugs, M

Carla said...

This is terrific. Wow. Love all the elements, colors, papers, stamps!

~kelly marie~ said...

Cute card! I bet your niece loved it! :)

Melissa said...

That is just awesome! Thanks for posting a new sketch (new to me)! Very cool!

linda callahan said...

Very neat card!

Tiffany said...

Totally cool Denise! So sassy too! You need to create more of these. I love it!!!