Thursday, August 13, 2015

CAS[E] this Sketch #136

Do you ever 'over think' a sketch?  I do, quite often in fact.  The answer was right in front of my nose, right there on my desk ...

yes, I may have been resting
my weary head for a moment...
but I digress.

Take a look at this fabulous 
sketch from our own Leigh Penner: 

At first I thought about washi tape, then chevrons, but what sentiment?  Hmmm ... bingo!

Another SSS set I hadn't laid
ink on ... in this case Versamark
Ink:


I water-colored from the reverse side of the waves that were simply white-embossed onto vellum, and added the perfect sentiment, to tell a friend that I just couldn't survive the stormy seas of life without her!

Where will your nose, or supplies, take you this week?  Be sure to check out all the lovelies at the CTS blog ... my teamies?  The Best.

My visitors are of the same caliber... thanks!

=] Michele
 

25 comments:

Leigh Penner said...

Oh, this is so perfect, Michele! I love it!!

Becca Cruger said...

Oh, this is so soft and pretty! Wowzas you sure know how to put together a CAS card that packs a BIG punch!

Tenia Nelson said...

LOVE!!

Dotty Jo said...

What a great way to use the sketch, Jo x

Marybeth said...

I love this sketch and your card Michele! Makes me want to float in the pool later today :)

Susanne Vargas said...

Great take on the sketch! Love the embossed vellum!

Nora Noll said...

This is GENIUS!! I LOVE the fun way you embossed the waves on to vellum. STUNNING card!!

Taunya Butler said...

I love this - that wavy vellum border is such a gorgeous touch on this CAS-liscious card!! Wonderful and so cool looking!!

Cat Craig said...

Fabulous, love this...

Lisa Elton said...

LOVE your take on the sketch Michele, PRETTY!!!

donna mikasa said...

Perfectly perfect! And I haven't colored the back of vellum for AGES! Thanks for the reminder about doing that again! xo

Melissa said...

Bopped over here to see what you're up to! :) As usual, you're creating beautiful cards for people to look at! Duh, Melissa. ;) This is so pretty! I love blue and the blue waves against the white are gorgeous! Love how you created this with the vellum!!!

p.s. You should link this up to CASology's AQUATIC challenge this week! ;)

Anonymous said...

Simply stunning!! Cannot say anymore! It really is breathtakingly beautiful! YOU certainly know when to say when! Xxx

Petra Swart said...

WOW, this is fantastic, Michele!!! Beautiful colouring of the waves and that sentiment is just so perfect!!! A stunning CAS creation!!!
Hugz

Rema DeLeeuw said...

Love your card!

Susi said...

I think your CASE card for this weeks challenge is absolutely brilliant, Michele. The sentiment (and matching "waves" image) are perfect to send this card to someone who has done something special. I'm sure your friend will love it as much as I do!

Bobby said...

Just curious what else you made with that fabulous wavy border that it was laying on your desk, Michele. It sure worked perfectly for the CTS challenge.

Kim Heggins said...

Oh my....your wavy boarder is just beautiful. Love your card, so sweet.

Shona Chambers said...

Eeeek, love this so much!! Absolutely, fabulously CAS perfection!

Anita in France said...

Sigh, Michele ... azure and turquoise waves, gentle lapping against that beautifully soft, delicate vellum ... gorgeous ... I want to be there! Hugs, Anita :)

Maria Rodriguez. said...

Hello Michelle: I love your interpretation of this sketch, the embossed Vellum waves look amazing.
Thank you for sharing.
Hugs,
Maria Rodriguez.

Jen W. said...

This is a beauty, Michele! Love the ombre blues and the subtle life preserver behind the sentiment.

Sharron said...

Oh my, such a perfect design! The simplicity of it is just amazing. Love all the white with your gorgeous wave border!

cm said...

Ummm...have I mentioned lately how brilliant I think you are? If not, then I shall: you are brilliant! This card is brilliant! In awe...again!
Hugs~c

Martha said...

Michele, what a FUN take on the sketch.
I love it.