Wednesday, November 26, 2014

Happy, Happy, Happy!


Paper Smooches Sparks is having a sketch challenge this week: 






It just so happened I needed a birthday card, and the sketch managed to work its way into my plans quite nicely:



I had started out thinking I would give my unicorn a rainbow mane, but then decided pink and purple would be fun together. I collected "happy" sentiments from two different sets for the sentiment square. I covered some cardstock with washi tape before die cutting the backing mat, and used two more strips of washi behind the unicorn. The mane, tail, hooves and horn are all generously coated with Wink of Stella glitter marker. This closeup maybe shows the shimmer a little better:



Finally, I added the purple sequins to help balance the design.
With less than a month before the big day, this my be the last non-Christmas card you'll see here for a while... 

Supplies: Neenah solar white & Stamping' Up almost amethyst cardstock, Paper Smooches Spectrum, Birthday Buddies & Party Posse stamps, Versafine onyx black, Memento rosebud & Stamping' Up almost amethyst inks, Sharpies, Nellie's Multi-Frames square die, mega dot pink Trendy Tape, sequins, Wink of Stella clear glitter marker

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6 comments:

Heather said...

Oooh! I'm the first one to comment. Does that mean I need to get a life? I love this card. You are doing "cutesy" perfect!! Love the colors and, yes, I can see the sparkle. Happy Thanksgiving (from the USA).

Darnell said...

Your pretty pink and purple pony certainly does work perfectly with the sketch, Lindsey! It's a super fun birthday card!! Hugs, Darnell

Emily Leiphart said...

So cute and sparkly, Linds! Love the unicorn and sequins with the textured lilac base and polka dotted tape. The recipient is sure to love this!

Lori said...

How fun! Love the pink and purple color combo. Thanks for joining us at Paper Smooches SPARKS!

Jessi Fogan said...

ALL CHRISTMAS ALL THE TIME!
I love the pink & purple together :)

Larissa Heskett said...

Such a CUTE Card!! I LOVE your take on the Sketch!! The Colors and those Sequins really make this AMAZING!! =) THANKS SO MUCH for joining us over on the Paper Smooches SPARKS Challenge Blog and I hope you'll join us again!! =) Have a FABULOUS WEEK!! =)