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Thursday, May 12, 2011

Flourishes New Release Sketch Challenge!

Are you having fun taking sneak peeks of the new sets from Flourishes for this month?  Then how about you join us with this great sketch today!    For more details about the contest entry see the Flourishes Blog.

Here's what I did with the sketch ...and the new What a Catch set...


I'm really taken with the whole idea of monochromatic coloring with greys lately!  So I used some cool greys on this card with a touch of soft blue.  I think it suits the fish image in some icy cool water - leaping for that fly!  Rather than doing the scalloping on the left as in the sketch, I added some folded ribbons with brads to give it a more metal masculine feel.  


A classic clean design for my Dad from the kids - and I think he'll like it.    So, jump on in and join us with this sketch.  Not only will you have a card with a great sketch - but you can be entered to win these new releases at Flourishes!
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27 comments:

  1. petra,s cardsMay 12, 2011 at 11:10 AM

    aawww super!!!! great colouring!! and the new set is gorgeous!
    xx petra

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  2. Jan GarberMay 12, 2011 at 11:14 AM

    WOW! I am in awe of your monochromatic coloring! I have the Copics and have played with the grays, but can't get anything to look like that! Fantastic card!

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  3. Terri DaughertyMay 12, 2011 at 11:14 AM

    Oh man, I love this new set! Your card is fabulous and I love the colors.

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  4. LeAnneMay 12, 2011 at 11:32 AM

    Oh my goodness...that shading is unbelievable! You are the queen of coloring! Awesome card!

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  5. Joanne TravisMay 12, 2011 at 11:33 AM

    Love the sketch and the beautiful sample!! Lovely work, as always.

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  6. KarinsArtScrapMay 12, 2011 at 11:36 AM

    I like this one too christine.
    great card for grand dad.

    greetings karin

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  7. LinMay 12, 2011 at 11:44 AM

    This would be a perfect card for the 2 most important men in my life, my Daddy and my husband! And your choice of colors would be loved by any guy, too - well done!

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  8. TanyaMay 12, 2011 at 12:23 PM

    Oh Christine,your card is so cool! I love the monochromatic look here. Your coloring is fabulous, I love it!

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  9. Theresa's StudioMay 12, 2011 at 12:26 PM

    Great coloring and use of this new set.

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  10. UnknownMay 12, 2011 at 1:36 PM

    This is wonderful, I love the ribbon flags and the paper you used.

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  11. Emily KeatonMay 12, 2011 at 2:03 PM

    What a fabulous masculine card, Christine! I really love your monochromatic treatment. :)

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  12. ShereeMay 13, 2011 at 11:59 AM

    Wow!!! You've done an incredible job with this image Christine! I fly fish and this set is right up my alley! Great colouring, layout and embellishments!

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  13. UnknownMay 13, 2011 at 12:17 PM

    I love the cool blues and greys you used on this card! It's wonderful!

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  14. GraceMay 13, 2011 at 1:31 PM

    Stunning Christine! I love this image... perfect for the guys in my life who ALL fish! Love your monochromatic coloring with the gray/blue colors!!! Fabulous guy card!

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  15. Terri DaughertyMay 13, 2011 at 2:34 PM

    Love love love this new set! Your card makes me want them....bad!!

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  16. Theresa's StudioMay 13, 2011 at 2:57 PM

    Great card with this manly stamp set. TFS

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  17. AlicaMay 13, 2011 at 3:49 PM

    SO cool! Love the blue tones of this card - the image is colored wonderfully! TFS!

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  18. Allison CopeMay 13, 2011 at 4:40 PM

    an absolutely stunning card! I love the striped paper you used.. reminds me of a tie.

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  19. LinMay 13, 2011 at 5:26 PM

    This is the quintessential masculine card - the colors are exactly right to please that special male! Well done!

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  20. Dee in N.H.May 13, 2011 at 7:07 PM

    Holy Cow this is beautiful! Perfect image for this coloring! I love it!

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  21. lisa808May 13, 2011 at 9:31 PM

    Love your card and the stamp set.

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  22. stampqueenMay 14, 2011 at 12:19 AM

    Love the colors ans shades of blue - great coloring and great guy card!!!

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  23. ElizabethMay 14, 2011 at 11:22 AM

    This is one stamp I actually need! I have way to few male stamps. This is a beautiful creation.

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  24. Heather RogersMay 14, 2011 at 7:22 PM

    You girls have been so busy this release. I love this masculine card. The blues are fabulous. :)
    Hugs~

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  25. Jessie/knightroneMay 14, 2011 at 10:39 PM

    This is fabulous!!

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  26. Traci MMay 15, 2011 at 2:21 PM

    This is a really cool look with the greys and touches of blue...perfect for a man card, Christine! I love the ribbon treatment as well~!

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  27. Lea L.May 15, 2011 at 5:54 PM

    What a great masculine card!! Wonderful job with the Flourishes sketch!! ♥♥♥

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Thank you for your kind words! It is always nice to have you visit!