Sunday Challenge # 8

Helloooo my little Dottie friends! I hope this Sunday morning finds you fighting fit and prepared for our next challenge. You seemed to enjoy the last sketch I gave you so why not replicate that success with another? :o)

The sketches can be strictly adhered to, or they can be loosely followed. Sketches can be a godsend when your mojo has gone and you need some inspiration; often when you start following a sketch you may find yourself veering from it and ending up producing something completely different, with just a smidgeon of the original sketch remaining. That’s cool, the sketch served it purpose of getting your creativity flowing again.

Here is the sketch for this Sunday's challenge. Follow is as closely or as loosely as you like, remember that although the elements are there to offer guidance we do require that the sketch is recognised for the purpose of this challenge ;o)

Our design team has provided a variety of examples for you.

Karen
I have given you three examples, hopefully showing you just how versatile this sketch can be.

My first example adheres to the sketch pretty rigidly. Products used here include: Angel Dottie from the Christmas bundle, Basic Grey Figgy Pudding Forest paper (both sides as the paper is double-sided), white Bazzill cardstock embossed with a Cuttlebug Snowflakes embossing folder. K&Company Adhesive Chipboard Christmas, and finally some green Dovecraft velvet ribbon (all available at Charmed Cards & Crafts).

My second example still adheres to the sketch, although the ribbon is not in a straight line. Products used here include: Acrylic paints, Cleaning Dottie from the Dottie at Work bundle, Christmas Fairy Dottie from the Christmas bundle, Basic Grey Sugared paper, K&Company Adhesive ribbon from the Wild Saffron collection, K&Company adhesive chipboard General Birthday, and finally some Basic Grey Fibres (all available at Charmed Cards & Crafts).



My final example has veered a little from the original sketch, although it is clearly still recognisable :o) Products used here include: Robin Dottie and Toy Soldier George from the Christmas bundle, Basic Grey Figgy Pudding Festive paper (both sides again), Green Blitzen paper (Basic Grey). K&Company Adhesive Chipboard Christmas, and finally lots of Basic Grey buttons and brads (all available at Charmed Cards & Crafts).

Louise

Louise has created yet another amazing card using Carol Singing Dottie and George and a sentiment from the Christmas bundle. Papers used are from the English Paper Company, brads are Basic Grey and Dovecraft, and the polka dot ribbon is Doodlebug (all available at Charmed Cards & Crafts). Louise has doodled borders around both the main card and one of the squares. Look how Louise "hung" one of the squares, it's fantastic!

Juliet

Juliet has given you two wonderful examples.

The first example is gorgeous and delicate card using two Dottie images: Bedtime Dottie and Bath time Dottie, both from the Dottie at Home collection, matted on scalloped frames.

Juliet's second example is a fantastic Christmas card using images from the Christmas collection. I love the way that Juliet's has twisted the silver ribbon.


Nicola

Nicola's example uses an image from the Cat collection. I love the contemporary feel to this card and the lovely earthy colours.

Well there you go ladies, lots of examples to inspire. Now we are going to sit back and wait for you to put a link in the comments to YOUR cards! We always look forward to seeing what you come up with. Once again, it's over to you :o)

Karen

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