Collage Thank You - The Friday Mashup 72

Yesterday I spent the day at the Stampin' Up Regional Convention in Hamilton, Ontario, and one of the popular techniques used there was the collage technique.  So I thought I would try it for this challenge with the Friday Mashup.

 So here is the "Mashup" Challenge:

1. Make a project with "the Sketch".
2. Or Make a project w/ a "flower or multiple flowers".
3. Or "Mash it Up" and create a project w/ "the Sketch and a flower or multiple flowers".

 

Technique
Collage:
Using the colors Gumball Green, Summer Starfruit, and Calypso Coral and the stamp set Fruit and Flowers, the images were randomly stamped across a 3 by 3 5/8" panel of Whisper White.  The image panel was cut back to 2 by 3 5/8" and the 1" remaining panel was used to decorate the inside of the card.
Flower:
The Flower Blossom punch, and Summer Starfruit card stock, punch out 2 flowers. Make a small snip between each petal. Then score each petal in 2 places and  pinch  along score lines.
Attach the petals together using a dimensional- alternating petals.
For the center, the Boho blossom punch was used.  Punch out one each of the largest and medium flowers using Early Espresso card stock, snip between each petal and pinch up.  Adhere the 2 together.  Attach to the center of the Summer Starfruit flower.  Finish the flower by applying a cluster of pearls in the center.
Spritz with gold smooch.

Stamps: Fruit and Flowers, Petite Pairs
Inks: Gumball Green, Summer Starfruit, Calypso Coral, Basic Black
Accessories: Chevron folder, 1 3/4 by 7/8" oval punch, 3/4 by 15/16" oval punch, Pearls, 3/8" Gumball Green stitched satin ribbon, 1/4" Early Espresso grosgrain ribbon, Gold smooch, Blossom Petal Punch, Boho blossom punch, dimensionals

Fruit & Flowers - Sketch Frenzy Friday

Market began this week, but it was pretty quiet.  This market started 5 years ago with maybe 10 vendors, myself being one of them.  The purpose was to raise funds for a medical center that was being built in the community.
Now the medical center is built, doctors have moved in, and the market is thriving.  Yesterday there were 52 vendors - quite a growth.  If only the customers were there, but it is early in the season.  The Trent Severn waterway just opened and the long weekend is over.  Next week a bus load of 50 people will be arriving to take in the market then go for a boat cruise.  Hopefully the sales will be better.

Today, being Friday, is blog hop time with Sketch Frenzy Friday.  Hope you have the chance to join us, visit all the team members blogs and check out their creations.
This week's creation is by Robbie Rubella.  The sketch will appear at the bottom of the post because for some reason Blogger is picking the top picture, the sketch, to feature on facebook, my blog posts etc
I did not put a sentiment on this card, choosing to put one on later when I have need for a specific card.

Stamp: Fruit & Flowers
Inks: Calypso Coral, Lucky Limeade
Papers: Calypso Coral, Whisper White,  Berry Blossoms designer paper, Lucky Limeade
Accessories: 3/8" ruffled Lucky Limeade ribbon, Two step owl punch (center of flowers), Button, dimensionals

Here is the sketch by Robbie:

 

Now it's time for you to make a creation of your own using Robbie's sketch.  When done, upload it to the SFF home page here 

Your next stop on the tour is Patrice's blog here 

Take time to visit the other team members blogs.  A link to the next stop will be on Patrice's blog or check the sidebar of this blog.

I can hardly wait to see your creations.

Have a wonderful week.  Stay well, stay active, and I'll see you next week.

Card one of top 3 picks at Unscripted Sketches #140

The Fruit & flowers card was one of the top 3 picks at Unscrpted Sketches
Here is the card and the original posting: http://craftymariasstampingworld.blogspot.com/2012/01/fruits-flowers-birthday-unscripted.html

Fruits & Flowers Birthday - Unscripted Sketches #140

I'm slowly getting all my birthday cards made.  This card is for a special friend who just absolutely loves strawberries - especially Ontario strawberries!
Making this card took me back to when I was about 10 or 11 and my sister and I were wandering around the base of a hill near our home.  In the late spring there were wild strawberrries growing there and we knew just where they were.  Oh my, I can smell and taste them now!!

To make this card I used the sketch from Unscripted Sketches here

Stamps: Fruit & Flowers, Teeny Tiny wishes
Inks: Real Red, Basic Black SU markers (Real Red, Old Olive, Daffodil Delight)
Papers: Old Olive, Whisper White, Berry Blossoms designer paper, Old Olive,Real Red
Accessories: 1 1/4" square punch, 1 1/4" circle punch, 1 3/4 by 7/8" oval punch, Word Label punch, 1/8" Daffodil delight taffeta ribbon, Antique brad, dimensionals, dazzling details