Wednesday, November 2, 2011

Robin in Winter

Happy Wednesday! Time for a new challenge at Sweet Sketch Wednesday and today we're showcasing one of my favorite sponsors A Day For Daisies.  This digi stamp is called "Robin in Winter" and I really like the simplicity of it with the sketch.

Here's Arlana's fantastic sketch to follow for this week's challenge. I love the clean and simple look of this sketch.

A Day For Daisies is our sponsor this week.  Tammy, owner and illustrator of ADFD, is offering the Grand Prize winner of the challenge a $12 gift certificate for A Day For Daisies digi stamps. This is such a terrific prize - I hope you'll play along with us in the challenge this week.  Remember to qualify for the Grand Prize you have to leave a comment on the Sweet Sketch Wednesday blog.

Here's a closeup of the "Robin in Winter" image.  I printed it on SU Bashful Blue cardstock and colored it with Copics. The snow was added with a white gel pen and some Diamond Stickles added for the shimmer.  The snowflake paper is digital from My Time Made Easy called "12 Days of Snowflakes".  The back panel of the card is actually real cherry wood veneer that I picked up at a local craft shop.  I used Chocolate Chip ink around the edges to deepen the color of it.  A sparkly snowflake adds the finishing touch.

The Sweet Sketch Wednesday design team is showcasing a terrific variety of A Day For Daisies digi stamps for inspiration - pop on over to the site to see these beautiful creations.  They're like candy for your eyes!

Thanks for stopping by!

11 comments:

Kathie said...

Oh Sharon this is a wonderful Christmas card, such a lovely image of this little
Robin in the snow it's just adorable and wonderful colours and embellishments just perfect for the finishing touch of your card. Wishing you a lovely week hope all is well with you.
Hugs
Kathie
xox

Heide said...

Sharon,
This is so unlike any of your other cards. Such a beautiful images. Love the wood grain paper in the BG.

Jackie Randolph said...

Beautiful and elegant Sharon!! The diamond Stickles just adds to the beauty of the image!!
Have a great week!

mulberry station said...

This is such a simple but very soothing and elegant card. I love what you have done with it. The stickles sure add a nice touch to your card. Well done!
Nancy

Arlana 11426 said...

Oh Sharon your card is just so perfectly colored. You make it feel so real. Love all your detail. HUGS Arlana

Patti P. said...

Sharon, loving your robin picture....that is so gorgeous on the blue paper and with your beautiful coloring. Hope the week is treating you well....
Patti

Linda Anderson said...

Fabulous, absolutely fabulous Sharon! I love that you printed your image on the blue, oh so clever! Gorgeous coloring of your image too!! Lovin' your card!!

Linda

debby4000 said...

Oh I love this card, beautiful image.
luv
Debby

Jeannie said...

I have always liked this image, it's so serene and beautiful. I love the shimmer you added to the snow too! Gorgeous!

Peace & Luv,
Jeannie

melody said...

i agree...such a 'serene' image! so elegant and beautifully done chickie!

Michelle's Blog and Cards said...

Hi Sharon - your card is beautiful. I love the single little robin sitting on the fence. Such a lovely image and you have coloured it in beautifully. You chose well - Michelle x