Sketch Saturday Challenge #737

Hey, crafty friends! It's time for another card challenge. Check out the Sketch Saturday Challenge #737. It's a great place to find card sketches, get design ideas, and share your take on the current sketch. 

Here is the current sketch. There is a link on their page that let's you play right along!

And here is my interpretation:

I used an embossing folder for the background and gently rubbed a lighter green ink pad over the raised parts of the image. I used a glitter marker to highlight the berries. Glitter tape added a little bling to the red panel. I love green and red on a kraft cardstock base. The colors really pop. 

I also carried the theme to the inside of the card:

I used a coordinating border folder to create the left panel and a Stampin' Up! Stamp for the sentiment. 

So, tell me...what is your favorite color combination for Christmas? Are you more traditional or a bit modern? Leave me some comments!

Have a fun, crafty week. Stay safe, y'all!

Til next time,

Keepin' It Inky

I am no longer MIA - And a Sketch Saturday Card (#736)

Hello, my crafty friends. I have been a little MIA as of late. Many things happened in my life (some ok: son and granddaughters moved in; some bad: had to go on medical leave, and had to put my cat down; and some worse: increasing and constant chronic pain issues). I won’t bore you with all details. But believe me when I say that crafting definitely took a back seat for a few minutes.

I’m happy to say things have settled down to a new normal. I deal with a lot of pain on a daily basis and am working with my health care provider to come up with a way to manage that and still function. That’s been unattainable so far. I’m determined to live through the pain. Life is too precious. I am lucky to have a wonderful support system in my hubby, kids and besties.

With that being said, I am now back in crafting mode. I can only do it in spurts (I have the time, but the pain dictates how long I can craft at a time). So I am happy to share my creation for Sketch Saturday’s Sketch #736. I would love it if you play along! They release a new sketch every other week. You can upload your creations and you might even be selected as a top 3 badge earner! If you are looking for ideas and inspiration, check out what the design team has put together. 

Here is the sketch:  

And this my interpretation:

Thanks for letting me pop back into your world.

Til next time,

Keepin' it inky!