Thursday, October 20, 2011

PPA Sketch Challenge 116



My friend Maria takes beautiful photographs. One of those beautiful pictures was the inspiration for this card above made for Pals Paper Arts sketch challenge.  Maria and I got together recently to talk about using her pictures as the focal point of cards. I made a quick sample for her which I have posted below. The photo is from her trip to Italy.  I love the sepia tone of it!  I trimmed her picture and just added some ribbon and a sentiment to create the bottom card.  So simple - yet so pretty!  Last I heard Maria was making friends with a brand new paper cutter, cardstock and ribbon and was going to introduce them to some gorgeous photos........can't wait to see her results!



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17 comments:

  1. LeAnneOctober 20, 2011 at 6:27 AM

    Wowza! These are stunning---photos and interpretation!!! A little change of pace from your usual style and I love it!

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  2. Colleen DietrichOctober 20, 2011 at 7:25 AM

    Your friend sure DOES take great photos. Lucky her, getting to go to Italy.

    I think you've done a great interpretation, with some rough textures, muted tones, black and white.

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  3. Pam~October 20, 2011 at 7:51 AM

    Gorgeous! Love the elegance and colors on this fabulous vintage looking card! Great pictures from Maria ... makes fabulous cards!

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  4. Carrie GaskinOctober 20, 2011 at 9:36 AM

    This is beautiful Linda! I love the focal point of this on the rich background paper. Lovely.

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  5. Ann SchachOctober 20, 2011 at 12:10 PM

    Wow...this is a fabulous photo that Maria took! I love your distressed and layered card! Very rich!

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  6. Diane - oliver.mdiane@comcast.netOctober 20, 2011 at 12:13 PM

    Linda this is stunning and the photo card is just gorgeous. Love how crumb cake works so nicely. Just beautiful...and I look forward to seeing more of the same.
    Hugs

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  7. Mary MarshOctober 20, 2011 at 2:24 PM

    2 beautiful cards Linda-love your sketch card and the distressing-the one you made for your friend is really pretty-love your ribbon treatment

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  8. Mary FishOctober 20, 2011 at 2:38 PM

    Both cards are beautiful.

    Hugs, M

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  9. Margaret MoodyOctober 20, 2011 at 7:03 PM

    Love your card, Linda Callahan! Great use of the Mocha Morning DSP and I love the gold embossing! Love the beautiful card using Maria's gorgeous photograph,too! Two awesome cards from two very talented ladies!

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  10. Kim COctober 20, 2011 at 9:20 PM

    I love how you used the pictures - what a great idea! I have some fun photos from Europe that I now want to put on cards. :-) Thank you for the inspiration.

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  11. Tara BilbaoOctober 21, 2011 at 1:10 AM

    Linda - This is amazingly chic. I just love the paper and the embossing combination. I am just... WOW , WOW, - speechless - Brilliant!

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  12. Debbie HendersonOctober 21, 2011 at 7:25 AM

    Love all the cards and photo's Linda. Looks like the "teacher" in you keeps going even when retired!

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  13. CarlaOctober 22, 2011 at 4:45 AM

    I love both!!! I esp love the touch of gold on your card. I've been grazing and I have so missed your gorgeous creations! Hugs,

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  14. Anne Marie HileOctober 22, 2011 at 9:49 PM

    Wow, Linda! Marie's photos are stunning!! You really made them take center stage on your card, too. I love how you used the inspiration from her photos to create your card. Gorgeous and elegant in every way! I can tell you were inspired and your have inspired me. Hope you had a great day! Hugs! :)

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  15. RaeOctober 23, 2011 at 10:17 AM

    Love your Sketch Post Linda! Just gorgeous!

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  16. Edna M.October 23, 2011 at 2:25 PM

    Beautiful elements Linda! I love every little detail and your fine art of adding just the right amount of special effects! Bravo!

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  17. Mike FunkeOctober 23, 2011 at 8:16 PM

    Beautiful job, Linda. Love the color palette. Really very edgy and modern looking with a hint of shabby chic!
    Mike

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