A "Cappy" Challenge With Sharon! ...and a challenge for you!

A couple of weeks ago I sent Sharon Harnist (StamperSharon) a card to thank her for something she did for me recently. I included a couple images of my snowman Cappy in her Nordic tassel hat, just for fun. (Cappy will be part of the new image release in January at Whipper Snapper.)

I was delighted when Sharon later asked me if I would like to do a blog challenge with her using Cappy as our challenge. I love to do challenges with my stampin' friends, so of course I accepted! This is my card.

When I think of Sharon and her design work I think of beautiful flowers, so I wanted to somehow incorporate flowers into my design. I chose a bright and cheery floral designer paper by Amy Butler. The paper is actually a fairly heavy double-sided SUNblooms correspondence card that I cut down to the size I needed. One side is the lovely floral print with a visual linen texture, and the other side is a soft blue and white paisley print which you can barely see on this card as the light colored mat under the snowman.

Cappy is on shimmery white cardstock, colored with Copic markers and Stardust Stickles added for sparkle. I used the small snowflake stamp from the Stampin' Up set Merry & Bright on the background paper and around Cappy. I added faux stitches to various layers, inked the edges, and finished it off with some of my favorite black and white gingham ribbon from Michael's. Which reminds me, I'm almost out! It's never a good thing to see the center cardboard on your favorite spool of ribbon!

Be sure to check out Sharon's blog, Paper Fections, to see her Cappy challenge card! Knowing Sharon, it's sure to be fantastic! Thanks for the fun, Sharon!

And now for a challenge for you! I really like this layout with the rounded corners, layers, and ribbon. I challenge you to play along with me and create your own card using this sketch! Feel free to use any subject and colors - whatever inspires you.

Post your card to your own blog or gallery, and come back here to provide a link so we can all check out your designs! Use keyword SMDSC01 if you upload to your SplitCoast gallery! (for SweetMissDaisy Sketch Challenge 01) If you don't have an online gallery yet, you should start one! It's free, and easy at SplitCoastStampers.

Can't wait to see your cards!

 

Comments

[Jennifer Bradley (mackbrad)]

This sketch is great: Here is my link: http://www.splitcoaststampers.com/gallery/photo/760584?cat=12238

[Rachel V.]

I loved working with this design! Thanks for the inspiration.

http://onmybackporch.blogspot.com/2007/12/photo-christmas-card.html

[Debbie Olson]

Cappy fabulous on both blogs, Anna! Great job!

[Cathy (stamper-c)]

Love this sketch!!! Here's mine...btw - congrats on your engagement - how exciting!!!

http://www.splitcoaststampers.com/gallery/photo/748114?cat=500&ppuser=15151

[~liz]

I really enjoyed this sketch as well. Here's my link and thanks for doing this.

http://theprissyplace.blogspot.com/2007/12/post-its-post-yay.html

[Robbie Rubala]

Like this layout. Will be using it more. Here is the link to my card.

http://inkedx2.blogspot.com/

Hope it works!
Robbie

[Sharon (aka sharondh on SCS)]

Great sketch -- the rounded corners add some softness that really goes well with the DP. Cappy looks adorable! Sooo cute.

[Jennifer S]

the challenge is such a neat one, but that stamp is just precious!!! :) she just makes me smile - really big!!! that paper is phenom! I would have never thought to put big flowers with a lovely little snowlady. you do it with such style!! :D

[Viv (VivLyn)]

I finally got mine uploaded.
http://www.splitcoaststampers.com/gallery/photo/746683?cat=500&ppuser=38665

[Nina]

Oh wow, your cards are gorgeous..thanks for the inspiration!
Here is my try for the sketch:

http://krumelurkonst.blogspot.com/2007/12/man-kan-aldrig-vara-sker.html

Christmas greetings from a swedish girl i Denmark,
Nina

[Leslie Miller]

I love the papers you used with Cappy. He's so darn cute! I liked Sharon's card, too. Love this sketch, also. You've got a flair for letting your background show off the main image, rather than overpower it.

[Sherry]

Oh I so love this sketch! I might have to play along too! It looks like it could become a fast favorite!

[Lori Craig]

Love your snowman...that Sharon, she has all the luck. Early images...I'm movin' to Texas! Can't wait for your next release, Anna!

[aileen (inkydiva cards)]

I love Cappy...very cute! Here's my card for the sketch challenge: http://www.splitcoaststampers.com/gallery/photo/745494?cat=500&ppuser=121615

Thanks for the great sketch!
Aileen

[Val]

Love Cappy and sketch!

Here's mine, I flipped the sketch to accommodate the image, hope that's okay!
http://valeriestangle.blogspot.com/2007/12/wanna-little-sneak-peek.html

Hugs,
V.~

[alisa]

Here's mine - http://www.alisatilsner.com/blog/?p=151

[alisa]

Here's mine, think I'll have another go tho, didnt turn out quite how I wanted.

http://www.alisatilsner.com/blog/

[diane (cookiestamper)]

I love your snowman, Anna! (no surprise) ;) Such a cute cap!

[Tracy Harp]

Cute card, Anna. I decided I needed to play along in a challenge today and yours was the first one I came across! I posted mine in my SCS gallery under your heading. Thanks for the fun challenge!

[Louise Charlton]

Loved the sketch Anna! and loved the card you did with it!
Thanks for the challenge. Here is a version on my blog.
http://www.louisech.blogspot.com/

[Lorie]

Very cute snowman! Here is my try at your layout!

http://www.splitcoaststampers.com/gallery/photo/745145?cat=12240

[Beth]

What a neat sketch! I certainly enjoyed giving it a try. Thanks for giving me an excuse to play! Here is the link to my card:

http://astampingoodtime.blogspot.com/2007/12/sweet-miss-daisy-meets-jacksonbelle.html

[Viv (VivLyn)]

I'll have to give it a try! Cappy is so cute and she looks beautiful in front of that gorgeous paper! Great job! Now to go check out Sharon's!

[pam/iris]

How cute is this?!
Your new image?
I can't wait to play with her :)
A fun layout too Anna!

[Sherri D.]

I think the floral paper is just so unique on this card and so pretty! The card challenges are an awesome idea to have on your blog. What fun!

[Sharon Harnist]

Anna, aren't you sweet for your wonderful compliments . . . thanks so much! And here I was going for your infamous "dirty" look on my card! That floral notecard is fabulous -- so pretty & vibrant! I love it paired with the red. Too funny we both used gingham ribbon -- Cappy just calls for it, doesn't she? Thanks again for the images and wonderful challenge!

[Karrie Baker]

I am so up for a challenge!! I will be back tonight with my card, YEAH!!!

[Beth M]

Love her in her hat and mitts! The floral background paper is a fabulous accent! Wonderful card. Hope to be back with a card for the sketch challenge.