The INKspired blog hop has hit a milestone, this round marks 100 sketch challenges that I have illustrated for my team to take INKspiration from to create their own creation and boy, oh, boy we have had some amazing creations over the past few years and we are just getting started. I really am humbled that so many of my Stampin’ Up! downline mostly start blogging so they can join the fun of the blog hops and to see their growth and confidence develop fill my heart. We started back in 2014 with 3 of us are still going strong, a huge thank you to Barbara Williams and Maree Mcintosh for sticking with me.
As this blog hop is a special blog hop we have a stamp set to give away, comment on all 8 blogs (please leave the same name on each post) and I will draw a winner to receive one of my favourite new stamp sets Fanciful Fragrance! A winner will be drawn Sunday 30th June at 8pm Sydney time. [Edit: The prize has been drawn and the winner was Thoughtful Creations/ Sharon A. Congratulations]
Here is the sketch we are using this round. I have received a few messages from the team not sure about the proportions of the layers and generally not loving the sketch.
Personally, I liked the sketch but I had been sick in bed all week, so I only started yesterday and with a weekend full of classes I could not over think! I just needed to create. It also helped that I had my stamp set selected and the colours, plus the recipient. I have a unicorn loving niece who I ordered the new Cling ‘Leave A Little Sparkle’ stamp set for, thinking it could stay on my craft shelf for her to use when she comes to craft with me but my favourite little stamper has different ideas so I realised I needed to use this set fast.
Knowing her favourite colours I knew the colour combination would be working with normally Pool Party is my go to blue for her but last weekend when we were crafting Coastal Cabana is her top pick. Like most 9 year olds, bright tones of pink and purple are her preferred tones, Melon Mambo, Gorgeous Grape and Highland Heather rounded out the compilation.
I watercoloured the unicorn image on the new watercolour paper because I was busting with excitement to play with it and I have to say the jury is still out. The new paper is lighter and I could notice the difference in smoothness from the retired paper, however, I did not see an improvement in vibrancy. Question, have you used the new watercolour paper and notice improvements? Please let me know your feedback.
The photography does not show the texture details. The Coastal Cabana cardstock was embossed with the Subtle folder and wiped with the craft white ink pad. That middle layer is my greatest creative moment on this card, check out that Melon Mambo detail using new “Heirloom Frames Dies And 3D Embossing Folder” I watercoloured Melon Mambo ink onto watercolour paper, cut and embossed the frames through a die cutting machine, then wiped white craft ink over the top which allowed the ink to only apply to the embossed section. The final step was sponging a Melon Mambo ink over the dried white craft ink, applying colour in so many ways has highlighted the embossing detail so well.
In honour of the name of the stamp set Leave A Little Sparkle I have covered the front with Frost White Shimmer Paint mixed with rubbing alcohol to make a spray mist. You may even see some of the sparkles on the photos above.
Finally, inside the card. The ‘Leave A Little Sparkle’ stamp set has 2 unicorn images and I have stamped the second image inside. The greetings are very sweet in the stamp set also. I am hoping to use this set a little more before it is taken by my sweet little niece.
Now it is time to see what Queensland’s Jo Wilson has to wow us with!
Don’t forget to comment on all the blogs to enter the draw to win the stamp set.
[Edit: The prize has been drawn and the winner was Thoughtful Creations/ Sharon A. Congratulations]
Product List
Stunning work, the card is unbelievably beautiful. Thank you for all the support you give me with my cards, plus all the support,.
Amazing Teneale. Your cards are always special and you can see the love that you put into this one. Love, love, love it.
Gorgeous card as usual, Teneale! I love looking at your blog hops! xo
I love the sketch and your coloring techniques are always an inspiration.
I totally missed this stamp set in the catalog! Definitely putting it on my list to get next month. Love this card and the color combo! Stunning!
I have been following your posts for years , you are amazingly talented. So glad I was able to find you in Orlando. I still have my little koala bear as a remembrance. Keep inspiring!!
So much love is evident in this card Teneale. It is stunning.
Loving this idea for wedding invitations for my sons wedding as I told you….looking forward to getting my order to start getting creative….thank you so much for all the help you give me….I love the classes so much
What a beautiful unicorn. Love it Teneale.
As per usual you hit it out of the park! Stunning design! I love the sketch… I might use it this week- it was lovely to hear your thoughts on the new water colour paper… I haven’t used it yet. I did live our old paper, so I’m hoping the transition is smooth!! Gorgeous card, and congrats on 100 blog hops! ❤️
Beautiful colours Teneale go so well together
Another fantastic card, Teneale. Your colouring is amazing. I respect you never cut corners at making your cards!!!
Thank you so much for organising blog hops. x
Teneale I believe your card is absolutely breathtaking. I know your niece will love it. Thanks for sharing your creative talent with so many. Blessings gal!
That is perfect for a unicorn loving 9 year old. What great use of the new frames set too, have been debating whether I would use it or not. Great job as usual.
Your coloring and choice of colors are super!
Happy 100th!
Wow Teneale again you have knocked my socks off with another amazing piece of artwork. You always seem to manage to make me aware of why I am still a SU Hobby Demo. Thank you
Danielle
Wow Teneale Ihave posted already on your site but it looks like a few of them are not coming up in the same name It seems to depend on the site used. Anyhow Maelive is my google name that shows up though my actual name i have signed with is Danielle I hope this hasnt confused you.
Danielle
Absolutely Adorable, Teneale! What a joy to have a special someone to stamp with! Your niece is going to love this card. She’ll know how much love went into creating it! Congrats on your 100th Sketch!
Oh Teneale, this is such a cutie pie card! One for the little princess who loves to dream of adventures. Great colour scheme too.
I absolutely love this card and the stamp set is on my list. Love what you have done with the colours. 👏👏👏
Love the card Teneale & the colors you used, one of my favorite new stamp sets. 😄
I’m sure your niece will adore this card! The colours are so magical and that unicorn has hair to die for!!!
This card is stunning such striking colours makes you feel happy x
Wow Teneale the colours go together so well and that unicorn is so very cute. hope you feel better.xx