Friday, April 19, 2013

AC161 - Sketch Challenge. Everyday Is A Gift...




Sooooo some very exciting news, Andrea Hayes owner of the Australian based "Annabelle Stamps" asked me...yes, little old me, to joining her AMAZING design team. Ok, get ready.. going to gush.... If you haven't seen these absolutely gorgeous stamps you really need too AND as for the ladies on the design team...OMGoodness!!! Soooo much talent in one spot!! I am so on cloud 9!! ... So get ready for my first challenge... Which happens to be a sketch challenge, which I love....




This is my interpretation on the above sketch...






I started out making this card by choosing the very gorgeous Annabelle Stamps Set...

 "Sentimental Bluebells" 



which you can find HERE at the Annabelle Stamp Store.

Then I picked out one of my all time favorite MME 6x6 paper pads, Lost and Found Two's "Sunshine". I stamped with my Memento Tuxedo Black ink the gorgeous circle and the sentiment "Everyday Is A Gift". And then I hit a wall...  You would think being a sketch challenge that everything would fall into place... But no, not this card. I played with it, walked away... Played with it again, walked away... But I got it done in the end.... And I am pretty happy with it!!

 If you would like to join us for this two week challenge just add your creation to the inlinkz on the Annabelle Stamps Blog and if you like any of the amazing stamps used by the DT you can find them HERE at the Annabelle Stamps Store.


Donna



14 comments :

Juls said...

Fabulous!! Very stylish!! Hugs Juls xxx

Andrea said...

Absolutely stunning Donna, and we are so excited that you are part of the team!!
Hugs,
Andrea

Janet a.k.a. swanlady21 said...

Congrats on joining the design team. Lovely card.

jintyoo7 said...

Congratulations, you will fit right in, with this exceptionally talented team - beautiful card today - love the layering :)

Jen Shults said...

This is gorgeous Donna! I just adore the papers you put together and the wonderful stamps!!! I may have to check into shipping to the use. :)

Janice said...

What a beauty! Jx

Anonymous said...

This card definitely came good in the end - I just love it! These are some of my fave papers too - the only pad have ever bought two of because I loved them so much!
Kat x

Lyndal said...

Huge congrats on joining the AnnaBelle team Donna :) :) :)

Kylie said...

Welcome to the team Donna! LOVE your card, it's simply gorgeous and this is one of my favourite ABS sets! Love all the layers and the distressing and loving all your yummy embellishments!

Hugs,
Kylie X

A Consuming Passion said...

Yeah your fabulous first for AnnaBelle! Great distressed layering, stitching, lace pretty flower....This card has the lot. Good to have you on the team Donna.

Marion said...

Gorgeous card Donna. Welcome to the team - we are so privileged to have you on board. Looking forward to seeing more of your wonderful talent :)

Alyce Kit and Clowder said...

this is stunning donna!! such a gorgeous design... the layering is perfect. a huge congrats to you on joining the dt!! they are lucky to have you :D

lostinpaper said...

You certainly know how to make an impact right at the start Donna, your card is WOW! I'm so happy that you have joined us at AnnaBelle's!

kadie said...

This is GORGEOUS, Donna! I love every single detail! hugs, kadie