#TGIFC224 – Sketch Challenge

Hello friends, and welcome to a new TGIF Challenge! This week, we have a sketch challenge that’s clean and simple, and just about perfect for any stamp set! So come join us!!!

I used the new Seaside Notions stamp set, paired with a fun background I created previously with Pigment Sprinkles. (Click HERE to see the blog post explaining how I created the background.) I really love this beautiful ocean-themed stamp set, with its sketchy lines. It’s perfect for watercoloring!!!

I stamped all the images on Watercolor Paper. Since this paper has a texture, I used a Stamparatus to stamp the images multiple times in the same place for thorough coverage. Afterwards, I cut out the images with scissors and watercolored them with multiple colors.

I stamped the seahorse with Pumpkin Pie ink, and watercolored it with Mango Melody and Daffodil Delight ink. I stamped the coral with Granny Apple Green ink, and then watercolored them with Bermuda Bay, Granny Apple Green, and Mango Melody ink. Finally, I stamped the shells with Bermuda Bay ink, and watercolored them with Coastal Cabana and Bermuda Bay ink.

For the background, I trimmed down my original to fit the template and then decided to use the Smooth Sailing rope die to create a “nautical” frame. In addition, I used the High Seas 3-D Embossing folder to add texture to a background layer of Watercolor Paper. You can see that subtle embossing below.

Final touches included some pearls and a little bit of Sahara Sand twine that I unraveled from a spool of Night of Navy/Sahara Sand Baker’s Twine.

When I design cards, I’m notorious for forgetting about the sentiment until the very end. I can’t tell you how many times I thought I was finished, only to realize I forgot to add a sentiment!!! (Haha!) Well, it happened again on this one. I didn’t want to cover up the beautiful background with one of the large Seaside Notions sentiments, so instead I opted to use an Itty Bitty Greeting embossed in white on vellum. Much more subtle …

Be sure to check out all the amazing projects created by the TGIF Challenges Design Team. They are sure to inspire you! Then, come join our challenge!!! I really want to see what you create using this week’s sketch. (Post your project on your blog, Facebook, Pinterest, Instagram, or other website, and then use the Linky tool at the bottom of the TGIF Challenges Blog post.)

Have a wonderful weekend!!! Hope you find time for some crafting:)

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