Thursday, April 23, 2015

CAS[E] this Sketch #120

From the New Scholastic Dictionary of American English:
literal: adj. -1. word-for-word; verbatim: a literal translation.

Today's sketch:
 
Is it a pure coincidence that my newest purchase from Wplu9 A new Day, was delivered?  Me thinks not! 
 
For CTS #120:
 
 
I will admit my background isn't as 'washed' as I like it to be - but let's face it... nobody does that as beautifully as Gayatri who created this beautiful sketch. 
 
I created the stencil with a slip of vellum and the MFT Polka Dot Cover-up, and went over it a second time with the MFT Cheesecloth background stamp.  Ranger Archival Ink for Mr. Chickadee. 
 
My team-mates always teach me lots about looking at a sketch in the most unique way - as do you!  I cannot wait to see how you interpret today's sketch!
 
As always: thanks for stopping by!
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24 comments:

  1. Leigh PennerApril 23, 2015 at 11:40 AM

    Oh, I love, love, love this, Michele! I love your stencilled background with that sweet bird and sentiment! Fabulous take on the sketch!

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  2. Taunya ButlerApril 23, 2015 at 12:42 PM

    GORGEOUSLY done - that stenciled background is so perfect for your bird on the branch image!! Super awesome and just a breath of fresh air - So Spring-y!!!

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  3. donna mikasaApril 23, 2015 at 2:31 PM

    I would say that bird flew in at the perfect time! And a little birdie told me some blooms are about to fly your way, too! ;)

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  4. BrandiApril 23, 2015 at 2:58 PM

    Very cute!

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  5. cmApril 23, 2015 at 4:32 PM

    The timing of your new goodies and the new sketch: marvelous coincidence, indeed! And lucky us to see the amazing results! Stencils, colours, image...yes, love at first sight!
    Hugs~c

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  6. Lisa EltonApril 23, 2015 at 4:45 PM

    Sigh...I love this Michele. Those pretty little yellow polka dots have me smitten!

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  7. Anita in FranceApril 23, 2015 at 5:07 PM

    There you go, Michele, spring's arrived!! Beautiful ... the collage-y background is perfect behind that sweet little chickadee! Hugs, Anita :)

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  8. BrendaApril 23, 2015 at 7:12 PM

    Oh my word Michele, this card is gorgeous!! I love how you stenciled two textures in your background, that is just so cool looking!!! I love that new stamp too, how pretty is that little bird and how fabulous is that sentiment?!! Now it is funny that your bird has yellow, this morning I was eating cinnamon toast looking out my back door and saw these beautiful little birds-look just like yours-and they were yellow and black. A vivid yellow! They were the sweetest little birds ever. So this card just makes me smile like those cute birds did. Hugs, Brenda

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  9. Lesley April 23, 2015 at 11:21 PM

    This is beautiful, Michele!

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  10. Miriam PrantnerApril 23, 2015 at 11:49 PM

    Love the mix of stenciling/stamping to create that glow/frame around the bird. Great take on the sketch!

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  11. Marika April 24, 2015 at 3:33 AM

    Guess what Michele! When I saw the sketch I had the same thoughts in mind as you were. Mine was delivered on Monday and I haven't inked it yet... Now I just may have to give it some love... Your take is beautiful, as always! Love the polkadots!

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  12. ~amy~April 24, 2015 at 6:46 AM

    love that bird and the sweet polkas...perfect in yellow!

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  13. Kristie GouletApril 24, 2015 at 8:07 AM

    This is so perfect, Michele! I love that bird and your creative background! Awesome!

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  14. DeeptiApril 24, 2015 at 5:27 PM

    Oh this is so pretty!!

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  15. Lisa PetrellaApril 24, 2015 at 7:46 PM

    So pretty! Love how you layered the stenciling and stamping!

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  16. PiecesbyEmilyApril 24, 2015 at 10:33 PM

    So simple yet beautiful!

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  17. Cat CraigApril 24, 2015 at 11:49 PM

    Oh this is lovely.

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  18. SharronApril 25, 2015 at 12:28 AM

    Beautiful! That wonderful bird image looks fantastic with your polka dot background!

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  19. BobbyApril 25, 2015 at 8:54 AM

    Oh, he is so sweet, Michele. I will definitely want to stamp him on watercolor paper.

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  20. JoyceApril 25, 2015 at 11:45 PM

    This really is the perfect card and perfect stamp for the inspiration sketch. Love how that bird is stamped right over your polka dots. I do see a lot of different color variations in your dots--good sponging to me.

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  21. Rachel JolleyApril 26, 2015 at 8:42 AM

    Oh I just LOVE all your work, SO talented!

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  22. Sand LeeApril 26, 2015 at 12:16 PM

    Love how you stamped over the polka dots in just black ink! FAB card!! xx

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  23. Tracey McNeelyApril 27, 2015 at 9:58 PM

    This is stunning, love the background and the bird is wonderful in just lack!

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  24. Kim HegginsApril 28, 2015 at 11:14 PM

    So beautiful and love your polka dot background, so sweet with that adorable little bird sitting pretty.

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