Sunday, August 18, 2013

OWH Sketch Challenge # 186


Happy "Sketch Sunday" everyone! Today's Operation Write Home Sketch is # 186 and looks like this:


You can find details about the sketch challenge here:
OWH Sketch Challenge #186

The papers are from My Mind's Eye ("On the Bright Side" for the wood-look  and light blue dotted ones and "Lost & Found" for the brown patterned one.) Everything is layered on Bazzill's Brown textured card stock. 

I created the sentiment using alphabet stickers from my stash (that are a couple of years old at least...) but they are labeled as "Backstitch Blue Alphabet" from shopsei.com.

I felt this card needed some details so I distressed the edges using Colorsmart Pigment Ink in Chocolate Brown, added some real cross stitches in a slate blue DMC thread, and then a little twine.  I also used a little May Arts ribbon (might be called "Net", but looks like burlap, sort of....) and I used dimensional adhesive under the 3"x4.25" section. 

Thank you so stopping by! 
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33 comments:

  1. KristieAugust 18, 2013 at 9:22 AM

    What a cool looking card! I just love the cross-stitched x's and that weathered wood paper. Wonderful job on this week's OWH sketch.

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  2. Michele WAugust 18, 2013 at 9:29 AM

    Love this card. The paper, ribbon, alphabet, and that wonderful stitching detail make this a great masculine/unisex card and one that I would love to receive. Great job interpreting the sketch.

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    1. Melissa T.August 18, 2013 at 8:17 PM

      Oh hooray! I am so glad you think it is masculine, that is what I was trying for and I am not successful very often, so thank you so much.
      :)

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  3. SueAugust 18, 2013 at 11:10 AM

    Love the textures in this card! Great job!

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  4. Lee MaeAugust 18, 2013 at 11:30 AM

    Fabulous card! Love all the texture and stitching.

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  5. Stacey EvaAugust 18, 2013 at 11:33 AM

    Not only does the paper bring in the nature theme . . .but also the use of the twine! You have an wonderful talent of pulling it all together! Thank you so much for sharing it with us! HUGE HUGS!<3

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  6. UnknownAugust 18, 2013 at 2:49 PM

    I LOVE this paper!!! Great card:)
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  7. DianeAugust 18, 2013 at 3:03 PM

    Love your card- the weathered wood paper is great- but your addition of the cross stiching and the twine elevates it to perfection!

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  8. www.hokiecoyote.comAugust 18, 2013 at 4:21 PM

    I absolutely love all the textures on your card...everything looks so real.

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  9. LindaAugust 18, 2013 at 4:36 PM

    Awesome...love the extra details like the stitching! tfs!!!

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  10. Carol LAugust 18, 2013 at 5:26 PM

    I just love your creation with all the cross stitching, peeled paint, and earthy fibers tied around the panels! Fabulous!

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  11. Jen MAugust 18, 2013 at 7:16 PM

    This is super cool - love the burlap ribbon with those stitched alphas and the woodgrain. Very rustic!

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  12. UnknownAugust 19, 2013 at 4:44 AM

    I love the rustic look of this card. The extra time with the twine and the stitching really exhibits the love that goes into your craft. What a wonderful masculine feel! Thanks for sharing!

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  13. Lindsay WeirichAugust 19, 2013 at 6:13 AM

    beautiful card, love the colors ad crackle!

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  14. JeanetteAugust 19, 2013 at 11:14 AM

    Great card! I love all your details, they so perfectly tie everything together!!

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  15. KaronAugust 19, 2013 at 11:49 AM

    Fabulous card - love all the papers - perfect! TFS and thanks for stopping by.

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  16. Small Talk MamaAugust 19, 2013 at 12:16 PM

    Wonderful card! I think it's my favorite so far. I just love the color, the texture and the dimension. Thanks for sharing.

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  17. SarahAugust 19, 2013 at 6:14 PM

    Wow this is amazing! So creative absolutely love it!!!

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  18. Lindsay WeirichAugust 21, 2013 at 5:47 AM

    Melissa! Thanks for the idea of trying the mircowave flower pressing with the scouts, I never thought of that!

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