Thursday, March 12, 2015

Retro Sketches #156

I haven't played at Retro Sketches in a while but when I saw this week's sketch an idea popped into my head immediately.  Here's the sketch.


See those circular lines?  That looks just like my PTI Scribbles die and that's where the whole card began.


My daughter-in-law turns 50 the end of this month and this was the perfect design for her card.  I used some leopard print DP for the background, splitting it and layering it on black cardstock.  I just happened to have some grungeboard letters and numbers so picked out the 50, inked it, embossed with Black Sparkle and popped it up.  You may have to zoom in to see the sparkle.  I cut a tag from My Craft Spot, stamped it with one of their stamps (actually parts of two stamps) and tied on a little embroidery floss.  I think she'll love this.

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4 comments:

cm said...

Okay, hold it a minute here...your daughter-in-law turns 50? Bobby, I have you pegged as barely being 50 yourself! Are you sure? That's round #1 of 'in awe'. Round #2 is your card! The leopard print, the scribbles, the 50...she will love this! Sooo pretty (no, seriously...you can't be over 50!)
Hugs~c

Happy Dance said...

I'm with Carol. You must have gotten married when you were 6, I swear! Your dil will love this card. That leopard print is just so much fun, and I can see the sparklies too. You've nailed this sketch perfectly. Love it! HB to your dil, btw. Bev

Bonnie said...

What a cool card, Bobby! Love that scribbles die with the 50 in the center!

Anita in France said...

I'm with Carol and Bev too, Bobby ... just. not. possible! What fun DP ... perfect with the cool black panel and the shimmery numbers ... love how you added the wee tag! I'm thinking the scribbles die has been liquid platinum-d ... it's gorgeous! Anita :)