Have to Love a Two-fer!
Stamp, ink, Paper # 188 challenge is to use a favorite stamp set, ink, and paper. Easy choice – Animal Expedition Suite, which I absolutely love. Paper Players # 430 is a sketch challenge, and it really fit this suite.
Here are the challenge icons:
So much fun to create this card! Here it is:
How could you not love this suite?
The colors in this suite are just as wonderful as the stamp and die bundle. The pattern on the background DSP includes Lemon Lime Twist and Pool Party, which impacted the colors I featured on this card. The Pool Party cardstock was run through the Big Shot using the Subtle TIEF. Crossing my fingers and toes that this TIEF carries over! A different patter of the DSP was layered on the cardstock. I used a third DSP pattern for the horizontal strip of paper.
Now, the fun and relaxing coloring part. I stamped a rhino on a piece of Whisper White and then used the Stitched Shapes square to crop it out. As usual, I used a marker to enhance the stitches in the ditch, in this case I used Lemon Lime Twist.
Next, I stamped another rhino and cropped it using the Animal Outing thinlits. I originally colored the rhino with the Basic Black light and dark blends. I also colored the bird, but used Stamping Write markers along with the Lemon Lime Twist blends. After adhering mini-dimensionals to the back of the rhino, I layered it directly on top of the originally stamped rhino. Then I added the sentiment and had to just use my trimmer to get a size that would fit on the already layered card.
Too Dark
After finishing the card, I let it sit overnight. When I came back the following night, I decided I colored the rhino using the wrong blends. So, I again stamped and cropped it and started coloring again but used the Basic Grey blends. What a difference! Then I carefully layered the new rhino directly over the too dark rhino.
Here’s a close-up of the dimension I achieved with the mini-dimensionals and the two layers of rhinos:
I especially like the shadows created by the popped up rhinos and am glad I stamped a rhino on the underlying mat.
Finally, I used yet another DSP pattern to decorate the envelope flap. For the front of the envelope, which you can’t see, I stamped the giraffe from this adorable stamp set.
Now, I am happy.
Thank you for stopping by today. This two-fer was fun to create.
Have a Peachy day!
Sue
What a perfect mix of colors and patterns, Sue! I also love the shadows and the depth caused by the popped up rhino. You did a fabulous job with the sketch! Thank you for sharing with The Paper Players with this week!
Thanks so much! It was a fun challenge.
Super cute! Thanks so much for joining us this week at The Paper Players!
Thank you! I love this whole suite.
Such a great card, Sue! These papers shine with this fun sketch! ♥
Thanks, Brian! I love everything about this suite.
Very cute, I do love this suite and your card is adorable. Thanks for joining us this week at Stamp Ink Paper. Carolyn xx
Thank you very much. I loved playing along with your challenge.