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Sunday, July 19, 2015

Muse #124 + CTS #132 + Happy Little Stampers July Sketch

I have another card to share today. Once again I am combining a few challenges that all influenced my design.

I had the sweet daisies and beautiful inked background from Ardyth's card for Muse #124 in my head when I saw the sketch for CAS(E) This Sketch! #132. In the back of my mind I knew I'd seen a tree sketch somewhere recently and finally tracked it back to the Happy Little Stampers Sketch Challenge for July.




I have a huge love for tree dies and recently acquired the Memory Box Small Alder Tree. The card front was masked off to provide a tall & thin inked panel that would just fit the die cut and stamped sentiment. Shabby Shutters and Tumbled Glass Distress Inks provide a more muted background color than what Ardyth gave us in her happy Muse card.





I'm pretty sure this is my first time linked up to a Happy Little Stampers Challenge, but know it will not be the last.

Thanks for stopping by,

Jacquie
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14 comments:

  1. BobbyJuly 19, 2015 at 12:07 PM

    This is lovely, Jacquie. I love the tree off center like CTS, and the inking is perfect.

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  2. Cat CraigJuly 19, 2015 at 1:09 PM

    Beautiful inking and a perfect take on the sketched. Great muse card as well.

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  3. AileenJuly 19, 2015 at 3:42 PM

    Beautiful card, love your take on the challenge.

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  4. Joan BJuly 19, 2015 at 5:42 PM

    this caught my eye immediately. love the stark white branches. gorgeous

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  5. LollJuly 19, 2015 at 11:04 PM

    This is so pretty Jacquie. Love your sponged background ... and that tree die done in white is so beautiful. Thanks for playing along at Happy Little Stampers.

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  6. ArdythJuly 20, 2015 at 5:22 AM

    Fantastic combination of three challenges! So glad you joined us at Muse this week, Jacquie!

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  7. HannelieJuly 20, 2015 at 6:20 AM

    Oh yes! beautifully inked and I LOVE the white tree silhouette!
    Great use of the inspiration Jacquie!

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  8. Anita in FranceJuly 20, 2015 at 11:20 AM

    Just lovely, Jacquie ... the white branches of that fabulous tree are gorgeous against the softly sponged background ... beautiful! Anita :)

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  9. Petra SwartJuly 20, 2015 at 11:28 AM

    Love that great tree die, Jacquie!!! The sponged bg looks lovely and really have your tree stand out so beautifully!!! Lovely card!!!!
    Have a great week!!!

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  10. JoyceJuly 21, 2015 at 9:27 PM

    Your inked background is gorgeous, and sets off your tree perfectly. So great to see you playing along at Happy Little Stampers and glad that you plan to come back soon.

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  11. BirgitJuly 22, 2015 at 5:20 AM

    Your card is simply as sweet as can be! The inked background is the perfect setting for this lovely tree die. I love the font of that sentiment as well! Thanks so much for joining the Happy Little Stampers Sketch Challenge.

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  12. Leigh PennerJuly 23, 2015 at 5:08 AM

    Beautiful! I love your take on the Muse card as well as the CTS sketch!

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  13. Kim HegginsJuly 23, 2015 at 6:38 PM

    Jacquie...love this card and your inked background is simply fabulous. What a beautiful look you created with that white tree against your inking, just love this. Thank you so much for joining us at Happy Little Stampers!

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  14. GloriaJuly 29, 2015 at 6:50 PM

    Wow!
    What a beautiful tree and wonderful color!
    Thanks for playing along at Happy Little Stampers.

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