Sketch Challenge

Here's my adaptation of Beate's Weekend Sketch Challenge #55. You will probably be seeing more autumn colors in the days ahead. With September just a couple of days away, I'm going to have to resign myself to the fact that summer is fast coming to an end. I think the card pretty much explains itself - my outline stamped images colored with a blending pen and ink from my ink pads. I did use a paint brush to "paint" some Star Dust Sitckles on the flowers, so if you catch a hint of sparkle in the photo, that's what it is.

Materials & Tools; Colonial White and Pansy Purple cardstock; Enchanted paper packet; Black, Sunflower, Goldrush, Orange, Autumn Terracotta, Brown Bag, Pansy Purple, and Olive ink pads; Whipper Snapper Designs and Papertrey Ink Mixed Messages stamp sets; Stampin' Up Mellow Moss grosgrain ribbon; EK Success Corner Rounder (scallops).

So, what's everyone doing this weekend? I'm such a hermit on the weekends. I've been that way ever since I returned to the working world. I'm going to have to force myself out of the house to do a little shopping though. I need some new jeans and a purse, and Marv would probably appreciate it if I restocked what currently look like Old Mother Hubbard's cupboards. Besides my little shopping spree, I'm going to clean a bit, maybe stamp a little, and enjoy the peace and quiet of my little nest. I hope your long weekend is a good one. Take care . . .