Hi everyone! I'm happy to finally be able to announce that I will be the guest designer over at the My Favorite Things Wednesday Sketch Challenge for the entire month of May! YAHOOOO! This was planned some time ago and I'm so excited that now I can share some projects with you and join the wonderful gang over at MFT! CLICK HERE to go to the sketch challenge page. So...what is the Wednesday Sketch Challenge? Each week MFT shows us a new layout to jump start our creativity. This week is challenge #331. You can create cards, scrapbook layouts, home decor, treat containers, mixed media, etc. using this week's sketch! Be sure to link your project HERE at the MFT blog for a chance at the weekly My Favorite Things Gift Voucher worth $15. Use whatever supplies you'd like in your interpretation of the sketch but remember, if you use MFT supplies, you can win up to $20! I hope you will make a card and join the fun with me this week...and the rest of the month!
For my card today I'm using the SUPER cute Happy Pandas stamp set and dies from MFT. These guys are totally adorable! I made a general happy greeting card. Could be used for any purpose to make someone smile. Here's my card....
And here's the sketch for this week! Often, when I am having a hard time coming up with a card idea, I will look up the MFT sketches and see if something strikes my fancy. It almost always does help start my creativity flowing! Just pick a sketch, and pick out a favorite stamp set - and create!! Also, another trick? Turn the sketch sideways for a different layout!
I started my card with an A2 card base made from Kraft paper. I love kraft and red together!! Then I layered the gorgeous gingham paper from MFT in bamboo green to match the bamboo stamping! I stamped and die cut the balloon and panda and colored them with Copic markers. I stamped the bamboo in a pretty green shade. The sentiment is a long sentiment that would not fit in this space, so I just stamped the end of it - bear hug! Perfect!
I layered two white circles for dimension for my panda bear to sit on! The balloon is attached to the card with foam tape. I used a white gel pen to add a bit of highlight to the balloon and the panda cheeks.
Sending you a big bear hug right now!!
Thanks for joining me today! Big thanks to the awesome team at MFT for inviting me to stamp with them this month - it's an honor! See you right back here next Wednesday for more MFT inspiration and a new sketch. Take care - and happy panda hugs to you! XOXO
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MFT is so lucky to have you on board. I love everything about your sweet panda. They are one of my go to companies Wanda. I wonder if I could learn how to download a card? Maybe someday. Congrats dear lady and thanks for sharing.
Posted by: Anne Sturgeon | 05/04/2017 at 02:24 PM
Totally darling card!!! Lucky for MFT that you are a new designer for their challenges! You always have the most creative and fun cards. Look forward to your blog posts!! Julie L
Posted by: Julie L | 05/04/2017 at 07:53 AM
So sweet and Cute!!
love to see more of your cards for MFT this month!
Posted by: Holly Saveur | 05/04/2017 at 04:07 AM
I have a friend we call him panda.I will show him the card.
Posted by: Kathy | 05/04/2017 at 03:17 AM
So cute, and I'm SOOO happy you'll be guesting with us on Wednesdays! Can't wait to see your cards, Wanda! Yayyyyyy!!!
Posted by: donna mikasa | 05/03/2017 at 05:12 PM