OK, this was HARD! But N@ and I started blogging and following each other at about the same time and I just LOVE her uber-cool style, so I felt I had to at least give Retrosketch #16 a good try!
N@'s original card used the colours of the rainbow, so I went with that (the one thing I felt comfortable with!) I just kept opening up my stamps and seeing if I could find something that would fit into this design. One of my favourite elements on N@'s card is the piece of cardstock wound with twine or thread. Such a clever way to add interest and texture. I tried to echo that with my big bolt stamp.
One thing I'm noticing here (having used mostly new SU! inkpads) is a certain 'graininess' to the ink coverage. Not sure about that. Have you had similar experience? Could it be the outrageous heat? (Apparently today (Wednesday) it's hotter here in Toronto than in Honolulu!)
ETA - I got a Retrosketches Shout Out for this one!
okay so my first reaction was "HAA" and then it was "Oooh". Ilove this funky goodness! Beautiful work!
ReplyDeleteBrilliant! You have captured the sketch perfectly. Excellent card, well done
ReplyDeleteFabulous design and GORGEOUS colour range. I've no experience with SU inks to offer up an opinion, sorry
ReplyDeleteKathyk
Wow... An amazing take on the sketch! Love the colors and the sort of masculine/funky/industrial vibe.
ReplyDeleteI was waiting for yours ; ) Great take on the sketch, LOVE that big bolt and I like that graininess effect, it all ties in together. Thank you for playing along at RetroSketches ; )
ReplyDeleteYou're on a roll today & no mistake! I love the way all the stamps fit together - please tell me this didn't happen right first time? And as for the cookies - that's just plain showing off!! Fab stuff. Jenny
ReplyDeleteWow! Love the colors you chose. Did this really work out the first try? If so, a bigger WOW! Love it!This would be a great way to make use of stamps that I rarely reach for.
ReplyDeletePerfect!
ReplyDeleteJust this morning I contemplated joining in the Kitchen OLW. Then I wondered where people find all these challenges like this Retro one. Then I saw the sketch for this card and realized I'm still in cardmaking-kindergarten..........I would have figured this sketch surely must be a joke!
ReplyDeleteThat you got that many different stamps to make clean images seems a miracle in itself. The graininess is wonderful, at least for this card. My Stampin' Up whisper white is grainey, but I don't have any of the in-colors so am no help.
Bahb
We had a hot one here, too--both Wednesday and Thursday!! Your take on this sketch is amazing, Ardyth! All of those colors are SO pretty, and you used just the right amount of white space, too. :)
ReplyDeleteLOVE this card Ardyth - just the right number, style & colours of elements, pulled together brilliantly - FAB!
ReplyDeleteSUPER take on this week's RetroSketch Ardyth! LOVE that it's a one layer card yet has so much interest with the bright colors and cool shapes. The eye flows from one element to next with ease.
ReplyDeleteAre you kidding me? You did a fantastic job with this sketch, Your stamping of all the different elements is incredible. You aren't kidding we are neighbours.
ReplyDeleteNow, see, I never even thought about using images and keeping this wild sketch to one layer. So, it killed me to go to that many layers in my head, so I just let this one go. I want some of what's in your head. I have room in mine.
ReplyDeleteLove it! I ran out of time. I love N@'s style too.
ReplyDeleteLove it! You've rocked this sketch. It scared me ;)
ReplyDeleteLove this! No kidding about only feeling comfy with the rainbow colors!
ReplyDeleteI love your super cool card! The bolt is such a great addition to the rainbow. Congrats on your RS Shout Out.
ReplyDeleteCongrats on our shout out for this card! Well done on making it one layer too.
ReplyDeleteJenny x
Amazing and superb!
ReplyDeleteCongratulations, I knew this was a winner. Your stamping of the sketch rocked!
ReplyDeleteWhat fabulous funkiness! Love it!
ReplyDelete