When I saw this week's Pals Paper Arts Sketch Challenge the first thing that came to my mind was a large Harvest Moon.
So I followed my vision to create a very different card from my normal style. Sometimes it is fun to simply experiment and try something new.
I took a piece of standard white photo paper and using a piece of Stamping Sponge (I cut them into quarters for easy handling) I lightly dabbed it onto my Mossy Meadow ink pad. Then I swiped it onto the lower edge of the photo paper. I used circular motion when adding the Mossy Meadow and I think it gave the feeling of the wind blowing the grass
For the sky I cropped a 2 1/2" circle from a post-it note and placed that on the photo paper. Then I took another piece of Stamping Sponge and swiped Daffodil Delight across the top section to create the setting sun. After completing the Daffodil Delight I then used Tangelo Twist and Cajun Craze to add more depth to the sunset. Once I thought I was done with the sunset I Lifted the post-it note off the photo paper. Then I lightly swiped Daffodil Delight over the large sun.
The new Holiday Home Photopolymer Stamp Set provided the house, tree, bats and the sentiment for the card. The house was colored using Stampin' Up Blendabilities Markers. I used Crystal Effects over the windows for added texture, you can see it a little in the photo below. The photo paper was mounted on a standard A2 Basic Black card base.
This card was fun to create and for a few minutes I felt like an artist with her canvas and paints.
I can't wait to see what you do with this week's Pals Paper Arts Sketch Challenge!
Cheers,
Michelle
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I love this scene you created! Definite work of art!
Posted by: Linda Callahan | September 25, 2014 at 04:42 PM
Gorgeous, Michelle! This is such an incredible work of art...love what you did!
Posted by: Kerry Willard Bray | September 23, 2014 at 09:16 PM
Way to think outside the box! I love what you did with the layout, it turned out super cute!
Posted by: Sandra Conner | September 22, 2014 at 12:29 PM
This is fabulous, Michelle! I love the scene you've created, down to the light in the windows!
Posted by: Michelle Quinno | September 19, 2014 at 09:32 AM
Michelle you were so successful with your "scene" sponged and daubed! Just yesterday I tried one and I didn't like my results. I'm going to use some of your hints! What a wonderful card!
Posted by: Patti MacLeith | September 18, 2014 at 08:34 PM
Great card, Michelle! It's really cute and I love your Harvest Moon!
Posted by: Dawn Tidd | September 18, 2014 at 05:10 PM
Dreamy, artsy card, Michelle
Posted by: Susan Lankford | September 18, 2014 at 10:02 AM
I saw a harvest moon also, Michelle! I experimented with a fall-ish home scene but could not get it to come together. So I abandoned the idea for another time. You make it look so easy... love the rich colors and little details! You have inspired me to try it again!
Posted by: Katy McGloin | September 18, 2014 at 08:38 AM