I'm thrilled to be the Pals Paper Arts Featured Artist again for this week's Sketch Challenge and so excited to share the card I created for the sketch I designed for PPA12! I hope you'll be inspired to play along!
Cold and flu season is upon us and many of us find ourselves in need of a get well card for friends or family members! This cheerful card is sure to make the recipient feel better fast! The bright colors paired with the happy polka dots would make anyone smile! Even though the colors are bright, the overall feel of the card is decidedly fall. The cluster of fall-themed foliage with fun, berry buttons really "pops" against the Lovely Lilac circle. A band of Old Olive features a simple bow that adds perfect balance for the final finishing touch! Don't need a get well card? Change out the sentiment to fit your need. This design would make a great Thanksgiving or Happy Fall card, too!
All supplies used are Stampin' Up!, unless otherwise noted:
Stamps: Central Park, Teeny Tiny Wishes, Polka Dot BackgroundPaper: Real Red, Pumpkin Pie, Old Olive, More Mustard, Lovely Lilac, Very VanillaInk: Real Red, Pumpkin Pie, Lovely LilacTools: Paper Snips, Word Window Punch, scalloped circle and circle dies (non-SU)Extras: Buttons (my button jar), ribbon (my personal stash), Linen Thread, Stampin' Dimensionals
Gorgeous Margarat. I love the colors!!!!
Posted by: Kalshelia | 10/15/2009 at 05:19 AM
Hi Margaret! I love this week's sketch. Your bright colors are perfect for my cloudy day. XO
Posted by: Regina (The Stampin' Bean) | 10/15/2009 at 06:16 AM
Very pretty card! Rain or shine this card would be great to receive!
Posted by: barbara hudak | 10/15/2009 at 06:27 AM
Beautiful card, Margaret! I love, love, love the colors and patterns together. And your sketch, once again, was delightful to work with this week. Right into my Idea File to save forevah!
Posted by: Gina Shaw | 10/15/2009 at 08:09 AM
What a gorgeous card!! I love the colors--they're so bright and cheery!! How did you manage that with Earth Elements?!! Love it!!
Posted by: Tammy Fite | 10/15/2009 at 09:16 AM
This card would make anyone "get well" I love the colors and the uplifting feeling when viewing your card!!
Posted by: Debbie Henderson | 10/15/2009 at 09:39 AM
Great sketch Margaret! Definitely a picker upper :) Love how cheery this card is - definitely will brighten someones day - it did mine :)
Posted by: Kim | 10/15/2009 at 09:44 AM
Great sketch, Margaret, I'll have to give it a try. The colors are bright, but you're so right, for a get well card it is a really cheerful combo. Love it!
Posted by: Stephanie P. | 10/15/2009 at 09:53 AM
Margaret - this is awesome. Love the primary color choices - really jumps off the page (card)! Great job!
Mike
Posted by: Mike | 10/15/2009 at 11:13 AM
Love, love, love this card!! This will certainly brighten the recipient's day!!
Posted by: Debbie Pierce | 10/15/2009 at 11:16 AM
I love your sketch! I am going to use this over and over. Your card is bright and cheery - perfect for the occasion!
Posted by: Melissa Young | 10/15/2009 at 11:20 AM
SO darn colorful. And I love the "texture" on your leaves!
Posted by: Patti MacLeith | 10/15/2009 at 02:28 PM
You did such a wonderful sketch!!! Your card is truly amazing. I so love your work. Hugs,
Posted by: Carla Bazhenow | 10/15/2009 at 02:46 PM
Beautiful colors, Margaret! As I said in my post, I love this sketch!
Posted by: Ann Schach | 10/15/2009 at 08:12 PM
Absolutly gorgeous! Your color combo is amazing! Love your work!
Posted by: Erica | 10/15/2009 at 09:44 PM
Beautiful sketch and beautiful interpretation! These colors are terrific together - I love the plaid leaves - very sporty!
Posted by: Linda Callahan | 10/15/2009 at 10:36 PM
Oh! Look at that!
Lovely. Just lovely!
Char in So Cal
Posted by: Char in So Cal | 10/16/2009 at 12:26 PM
Your card is so pretty!! I would never have thought to put these colors together and they go SO WELL. You are and artist. Thanks for sharing.
Posted by: Lourdes | 10/16/2009 at 07:39 PM
So beautiful - I love the sketch & the colors SO MUCH!
Posted by: Arielle | 10/16/2009 at 11:56 PM
Margaret, I love the colors of your card! You always manage the choose the most cheery colors - reflective of your personality! Love your sketch too!
Jill
Posted by: Jill Gregory | 10/17/2009 at 01:14 PM
I keep coming to your site and saying "that is my favorite card" and now here I am again to say "this is now my favorite card of yours".
I LOVE it!
Posted by: Kris Kilcoyne | 10/19/2009 at 10:44 AM
This is beautiful. I just love the colors.
Posted by: sue morris | 10/22/2009 at 07:38 PM
Beautiful card! Wow! Your colors are always a perfect combination!
Posted by: Martha Stewart | 10/22/2009 at 08:17 PM
LOVE what you've done here! Great colours and the buttons on the leaf branches are fabulous! Great card!!
Posted by: Marisa | 11/02/2009 at 09:09 PM