Thursday, August 11, 2016

CAS(E) This Sketch #185

Guest who's Guest Designing at CAS(E) This Sketch?  Yup, it's me!  I was so excited when Chrissy emailed me and asked it I would like to.  There was not a second's hesitation on my part.  Then.  But when she sent me  Leigh's sketch I wondered if I could even come up with something.
I'm trying so hard not to take sketches and photos so literally anymore and so I had to think this one over for a while.  And then I got an order from Altenew and in playing around with the Golden Garden stamp set I realized one of the flowers would be perfect.
It has a stem that curves and by stamping one upside down and adding a couple of buds and part of a branch I could come close to the sketch.  The sentiment is from another Altenew set and the striped paper is from my stash.  To match the yellow of the flowers I took a thin strip of white and colored it with Mustard Seed DI.  This definitely was a challenge but it's great to stretch my brain.

Now that you've seen my card, you should go over to the CTS blog and see what the Design Team has created with this sketch.  I'm sure you'll be amazed.  Thanks Chrissy for inviting me to join you.


19 comments:

Leigh Penner said...

Oh, this is perfect! I love your fabulous take on the sketch!
And congratulations on guest designing for CAS(E) This Sketch this week, Bobby!

I Card Everyone said...

Bobby you've totally outdone yourself! What an incredible card!!! SO much fun having you on the team this week, my sweet friend!!! xx
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donna mikasa said...

So exciting to have you guesting with us, Bobby! You captured the sketch perfectly with those Altenew blooms!

Jacquie Southas said...

Congratulations on Guest Designing, Bobby! Your card is beautiful and really showcases the sketch perfectly!

nancy littrell said...

Gorgeous card for your Guest Designer sample. I love your pretty flowers, colors and border. TFS Bobby. Hugs, Nancy

Sue VanDeVusse said...

Congrats, Bobby! Your card is stunning. Those floral images are a perfect fit for that sketch!

Bonnie said...

A wonderful take on the sketch, Bobby! Love these graceful flowers! The way you've stamped it makes me think of a reflection! Beautiful!

Lisa Elton said...

YAY, congrats on guesting!! Your card is FABulous!!

Loll said...

Really beautiful card Bobby and a great interpretation of the sketch. Love the striped black and white paired with the yellow ... gorgeous colours. Congrats on your Guest Designing spot at CTS! xx

Fiona said...

Love your card and the inspiration - great colours too -

Nan G said...

Love your interpretation of the sketch!

Barb Ghig said...

CONGRATS on your well deserved Guest Designer spot, Bobby! Your card is absolutely gorgeous, and I love, love, love your color combo! Really beautiful take on the sketch!

Jen Mitchell said...

So glad to have you along with us this week! I would never guess that this sketch gave you any pause because your card is fabulous! The beautiful curving flower is perfect and I love the bright and cheery colors!

Mrsfish02 said...

Congrats on Guest Designing Bobby. This Altenew stamp worked perfectly. I think I might have to add that one to my list. Thanks for sharing.

Michelle said...

Wow, Bobby! This card is absolutely beautiful! It's so wonderful having you with us this week!

Kate said...

Congrats on your Guest Designer spot!! You did an AMAZING job with your take on the sketch. The flower stamp works just perfectly!!

Hannelie said...

Wow, wow, wow, this just shows off the sketch in a brilliant way Bobby!
So good to have you as our guest this week!

cm said...

Congratulations on your GD role and oh, what a brilliant, beautiful take on the sketch! How timely the arrival of your Altenew goodies; you've showcased them wonderfully!
Hugs~c

Misty Elam said...

This is so pretty!!! I LOVE your color choice!! See, I'm the same way. I'd look at this and try waaay to hard to make something look just like the sketch and then I'd get frustrated and probably wouldn't come up with anything. I guess I just need to try a few and hopefully I can expand the sketch in my brain a little bit. It seems intimidating to me... I love what you've done though. I can totally see the sketch in your design. Well done, Bobby!!