Friday, January 5, 2018

Power Poppy's January Power & Spark Challenge with CardMaps!















Hello there and Happy Friday to you!  Today I have a special post.... this week Power Poppy teamed up with PageMaps by Becky Fleck to bring you some card samples using Becky's CardMaps wonderful card sketches!  AND it just so happens to coincide with our January Power & Spark challenge so that crafty and clever Julie Koerber has come up with an incredible challenge theme for you!  Just take a lookie at this...




And here is what Julie has to say about her challenge...


For this month's Power & Spark Challenge, we're asking you to "Grab A Map," and get in on some Power Poppy Fun! We've teamed up with Pagemaps.com's CardMaps to showcase 10 new sketches featuring some of Power Poppy's fabulous stamp sets. You can find all ten sketches along with design team samples HERE So grab a map, use it to spark a little cardmaking creativity and then, link your creation up HERE. If you play along, you'll be in the running to win a $50 Shopping Spree to the Power Poppy Shop! But wait, there's more! Becky Fleck, the fabulous Pagemaps guru, is also offering a $25 Power Poppy gift card and all you need to do is leave a comment on THIS post! The Pagemaps contest closes January 22nd, so hop on over soon! We can't wait to see what you create. 

Now doesn't that sound like fun?!  Here is the sketch I was given...




I just l-o-v-e square cards so this sweet sketch was right up my alley!  For my card, I chose to use Power Poppy's Bloomin' Wonderful stamp set for my image and paired it with the "Sending Love" sentiment from the Dynamic Duos: Glads and Gerberas stamp set.









































My card base is actually a tag die but I thought it would make a fun card shape!  I stamped my image with Memento's Tuxedo Black ink on to a die cut and stitched card stock/patterned paper panel and colored it up with Copic markers.  Next, I die cut my sentiment pieces, stamped my sentiment, sponged on a little ink and assembled the layers.  Lastly, I adhered everything to my card base.  Oh, I did also add some shimmer with a Wink of Stella Clear brush pen.  Gotta have some shimmer on those blooms, right? ;) This finished card measures 3 5/8" x 4".


































Just check out all of the beautiful little details in this bouquet!  That Marcella doesn't miss a thing, does she?  :)  Isn't this the perfect little winter floral arrangement?

So that is all for my card today, but several of my Bloomie AND Instant Gardener sisters have created some beauties for your card making inspiration.  You can see the link list here.  Make sure you leave a little blog love while you are there and then c'mon and play along with us!  Make sure you link up your CardMaps sketch inspired card for a chance to win a $50 shopping spree in the Power Poppy store!  Thank you so much for stopping by today and I hope to see you again soon....until then, take care!

~Katie

Supplies used:  Ink-Memento's Tuxedo Black, Ranger Distress ink in Tumbled Glass; Paper-Classic White card stock from Flourishes, patterned paper from My Favorite Thing's "Plaid Patterns Merry & Bright " 6x6 paper pad, Lucky Limeade card stock from Stampin' Up!; Other-Tag Sale Quilted die from Papertrey Ink, Stitched Square die from My Favorite Things, Classic Circle and Scalloped Circle dies from Spellbinders, Wink of Stella Clear brush pen, and these Copic colors-BG0000, BG000, BG01, BG02, B60, B63, B66, B69, B79, BV0000, BV00, BV13, C1, C3, C5, W1, E55, E71, E74, E79, YG0000, YG21, YG23, YG25, YG61, YG67, Y13, and RV02.

13 comments:

  1. Oh, sweet Katie, this sketch was surely made for you! I love your fab-fabulous coloring, and what gorgeous DP with perfect stitching! Truly a dramatic and beautiful card/tag that will be loved! Yes, I love all the amazing details in Marcy's artwork. They are unmatched! Warm hugs and love, sweet friend! xoxo

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  2. Love the fun tag shape and gorgeous coloring of your beautiful card! So pretty!

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  3. Love the fun tag design as the base Katie! Such gorgeous depth of colouring on your crocuses too. A lovely soothing palette too!

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  4. Katie, your tag/card is beautiful! Your colouring is fabulous as always, love the colours you used. You have such a great eye for detail, the stitching is perfect! Great take on your page map sketch!
    Have a wonderful day!

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  5. Just love that - such great colours!

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  6. Love this different tag/card! Your colors on the detailed flowers match and show off the patterned paper perfectly. This is not the first card that you have made that I have envied. Now on to the exciting challenge. Got my stamps, just need a map.

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  7. This is breathtaking!! I LOVE the coloring of that tag-the flowers are just gorgeous!!! I also like the addition of the stitching!!! Awesome take on the sketch!

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  8. Katie this is wonderful. I like that you created a smaller version with the sketch. The colors are fabulous and I do like the stitching. Beautiful sweet friend.

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  9. I love this for a challenge! So many fun sketches to choose from and fantastic coloring inspiration, such as this incredible beauty. I always think of this set this time of year. Your coloring is amazing every time, Katie! Happy new year!

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  10. Beautiful things come in small packages and your card proves that!!! I love what you created here, all these sketches to choose from makes me dizzy - not sure where to start first as I love them all and Power Poppy's images are outstanding!!!! Love your coloring talent!!! Hugs

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  11. Wow!!! This just made me stop in my tracks! Fabulous, bold, and lively. Just love this card!

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  12. You're worked magic with is gorgeous card, Katie!! So much for the eye to see, but mine is resting on the florals and are those pussy willows?! Such amazing depth of shading and like a breath of Spring!! Love your card, Katie!

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