Woo hoo, hello 2014… I’m ready to get this sketchy party started, how about you? It was a nice little break over the holidays, but I’ve missed crafting with all of you and Wanna Sketch! So, I have a fun sketch to challenge you this month and I can’t wait to see what your crafty minds come up with.
Eeek, totally fun right? I love how those circles could be just about anything. I was thinking confetti, polka dots, rain, constellations… who knows. In the end, I settled on raindrops. They happen to fit the theme of THIS week’s stamp of the week by Unity Stamp Co. Don’t you just love those little rain boots. I sure do.
So, let’s talk about embossing paste. A HUGE trend going on right now. Honestly, I was hoping it would disappear and wouldn’t be so popular. What, did I just say that? Yup, I did and not because I don’t love the idea. It is because I totally LOVE it. Being a huge fan of texture, embossing paste is the ultimate form of texture. I just didn’t want to have to invest in another “trend” if it wasn’t sticking around. Well, it seems to be hanging around, so I finally caved and got my toes wet.
I have a few stencils from my spray ink attempts collecting dust. So, I pulled one of those out and got to work. Luckily, it wasn’t too hard and really not too messy. Uh oh, I liked it. Lol. Once the paste dried, I replaced the stencil and used some ink with a finger dauber to add some color. Last, I stamped my sentiment and added my paper pieced rain boots.
Are you ready to take this sketch on??? The linky will stay open until Friday, February 14, 2014 {11:55pm PT}.
Can’t wait to see what you come up with!
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I *still* haven’t tried embossing paste—will soon. It looks like so much fun. Great sketch!
Why yes, yes I do wanna sketch! Love this one and I am going to play FOR SURE! Love your sample (as always!). Ah yes, embossing paste – I am in love too!!!
This is fabulous Lisa, love reading about your take on the embossing paste. I picked up a container of the stuff and still haven’t made the dive yet…thanks for the inspiration!
Great card! I almost invested in embossing paste (or, at least, UTEE) a few years ago, then thought the same as you — something else to invest in? I could have been so ahead of the trend… 😀 Works so perfectly here for your sketch. And cute rain boots!
Another fun fun sketch and great inspiration card, I’ll put my thinking cap on and can’t wait to join in the fun!
I just know I’m going to be following you down the embossing paste rabbit hole – it just looks like so much fun!! Love this sentiment 🙂
oh i love the fun boots!!!! 🙂
i am just now jumping on the embossing pate wagon.
Hi Lisa, I’ve been on a blogging break and just trying to catch up on some visiting. Your card and sketch are terrific. I recently tried the embossing paste and LOVE it! I’ve been using it on my art journals but haven’t tried it on a card yet.