Jill's sketches for PB&J really get all the credit for pulling me out of my Winter blues this year... thanks so much! And even though I'm very sad to say this is the final sketch of her New Year 2025 series, I know that I can go back again and again and revisit any one of them anytime I feel the need for a boost to my mojo .... and YOU can, too!
Are you ready for the grand finale? Here she is:
In sketch #12 Jill has included a panel of embossing - that always make me happy!
In her video she gives us three different designs. I really wanted another
session of coloring those gorgeous Enchantingly roses - a dear friend reminded
me how much I love orange roses but since I didn't have many orange
distress inks, I tried my hand at Copic coloring them.
I quickly realized that it wasn't as easy to leave that bit of
'white' Jill recommends using alcohol markers but found I could knock
back a little color using that E0000 and my colorless blender.
This wonderful sentiment is a quote that is included in the PB Loving Friend set.
So true, isn't it? The embossed panel at the bottom was made using my latest
addition to the ever-growing collection of folders: PB Linked
One more? Why not!
I just adore the floral card Jill created using this sketch - she used such
a beautiful collection of re-inkers to add depth and shadow... you really need
to go see it, please. Since I'm 'making do' and don't have the colors she used,
I came up with a weird little selection of my own:
Can you spot that Vintage Photo ink in my roses? Yep, it's tough to spot
but takes my roses to the vintage side, I think.
PB Triangle Pattern embossing folder; and another wonderful sentiment
from the aforementioned set.
Thanks again, Jill and Penny Black for all the lovely inspiration, and for making my Winter a little more bearable! and thank YOU for stopping by as your visits really do make me smile...
=] Michele
10 comments:
I was thinking the very same thing about revisiting some of Jill's sketches, so I spent some time looking back to the beginning of her sketches and found several favorites. This most recent sketch is one of them. And just look how you rocked it! Your gorgeous orange roses have all the warmth I love so much and the highlights look very natural. Drool-worthy for sure! I'm drawn to the sketch version in your second card and those pink roses are looking beautifully vintage. I enjoy everything you create, Michele, but you know how I feel about Penny Black stamps, sigh...
Good idea to 'knock it back' with the light marker, that certainly worked a treat. These beautiful blooms have been the perfect start to my day!
Your colouring on both these cards is excellent and I love the effect of the partial embossing. Must try that xx
Wow, you certainly saved the best for last! The orange blooms are so stunning--my fave!
I can just smell those pretty orange roses of yours! I like your new EF and your little embossed triangles look good with your pink versions. A double dose of pretty, Michele!
I love the orange blooms , they are stunning Michele 💖
Both of these are absolutely GORGEOUS Michele!! Those orange roses have stolen my heart and I love the sentiment and embossed panel on this one too!! Of course the vintage pink roses are STUNNING too!! Lovely, lovely cards my friend!! Hugs. :0)
Not only is your colouring always impeccable but your placement is always superb. Two more stunning cards from this series and as always they are breathtaking.
Marie
Oh Michele, I'm so thrilled to see your gorgeous blooms! You did an outstanding job on all the sketches, these are no exception. Love how you are able to use your own colors and make them shine beautifully. Thank you for sharing.
Your roses are gorgeous, Michele and rival Jill's! You got the shading just right with the Copics. What would we do without the colorless one? And your vintage roses are so pretty and feminine! I love your choice of embossing folders too!
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