Saturday, June 5, 2010

Every Day Holds The Possibility of A Miracle



Good morning, blog friends! I've got my Sketch For You To Try sample to share today. You are going to love this month's sketches! Here's today's:


Be sure to visit the SFYTT sisters for inspiration:

Jen del Muro with our *NEW* June guest designer Andrea Ewen (welcome, Andrea!!)
Amber Hight
Amy Rohl
Jenn Diercks
Jodi Collins
Kelly Lunceford
Leigh O'Brien
Megan Lock
Sonja Christoph
Susan Liles

Hope you'll play along with us. Just upload your sketch creation to the corresponding sketch post at Jen's blog.

For my take, I put together some leftovers (the Scenic Route chipboard butterfly was a cast-off from something I was working on months ago) and some new-ish things I haven't yet played with (Tim Holtz Scrollworks Alterations die) or haven't played with enough (Maya Road square Kraft envies). For the narrow horizontal strip at the bottom of the sketch, I added a dry embossed black strip - subtle, but it's there. The green patterned papers are from the gorgeous Lush Green Paper Kit by My Mind's Eye - instant elegance (and also available in red, pink, brown, blue, and black!)

On the inside, I added a little cluster composed of a square frame stamped with JustRite's Decorative 2" Square Monogram Kit, a sentiment from JustRite's Hope set, and a die-cut leaf (SU die). The sentiment reads: "Every Day Holds the Possibility of a Miracle - Elizabeth David."


Thanks so much for visiting, and have a great weekend!

25 comments:

Jodi Collins said...

ACK! LOVE this Amy! The envelope is such an unexpected and FABULOUS element! I just LOVE this!!

Marimer said...

Beautiful version you've done to this template, elegant as ever.
Besitos. good weekend.

Megan said...

Very cool take on the challenge! I love the black on black. :)

Becky said...

This is gorgeous. Love the colors, design paper and that butterfly is fabulous.

Anonymous said...

FABULOUS!!!

Marisa said...

Love it!! Great work on the evelope flap, love the button with twine on the butterfly and the fun border at the bottom. Lovely ribbon treatment too. Great card as always :D

farmhouse-story said...

this is just darling!

Leigh OBrien said...

Beautiful as always, Amy, inside and out!

Susie said...

Composition, balance, every element in place - perfectly! Even the twine appears to be in flight. I love the colors Amy. A beautiful piece.

Allison said...

Another stunning card!

Kelly Lunceford said...

Amazing! I love the focal piece! Great take on the sketch!

Unknown said...

WOW, Amy! What a fabulous card with such awesome elements. Beautifully done, my friend!

Unknown said...

what a beautiful card i love the papers you have used

Amy Rohl said...

Oh wow, Amy, this is absolutely stunning with a twist of cool-scrappy with the envie, patterned paper and twine...and the butterfly, love it!

PawwPadd said...

Hi Amy, I love the color palet and the vintage feel of these cards. Very nice indeed! Thanks for sharing.
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Nathaly said...

WAOW, Amy! I always ask myself: how does she come up with these ideas?? Your cards are GREAT! JUST GREAT!! Nathaly

Kathy Martin said...

Beautiful card! Love the butterfly, ribbon treatment and little brown sack! :)

Lisa H. said...

just beautiful! love how you did the simple sentiment inside the card.

Susan (susiestampalot) said...

so pretty, amy! i wish my scraps were this lovely! love the new tim holtz border!

Jane Wetzel said...

Oh I am so excited Amy- I have these kraft envelopes and NOW I now what I can do with them! :) Thanks! just GORGEOUS!

paula tracy williamson said...

Hi Amy! Man, it's been a while, but when I see your outta this world AMAZING creations...my socks fly off. This card is just awesome. WOW!

Denise Marzec said...

Loooove the envelope and big white butterfly!

Beate said...

Amy, you made this not so easy sketch look incredible! I LOVE your ribbon treatment, love that envelope with the three panels and that wonderful butterfly. The inside of the card is gorgeous as well.
Have a wonderful day!
Hugs and smiles

dpkennedy said...

Just stunning Amy!

Chris Olsen, Glowbug said...

HI Amy!! I just love your take on the sketch!! Your butterfly colors and that ribbon treatment rock!! Gorgeous inside and out!! I hope you are doing well!! Miss you!
hugs,
Chris