We have another great sketch challenge at Global Design Project this week. Our designers have really done a great job with this one, so be sure to head over to the blog to see their amazing creations. You can also see them on Instagram.
If these cards look familiar, it is probably because they are an extension of the ones I made last week. I couldn’t get enough of last week’s color challenge of Coastal Cabana, Magenta Madness, and Bumble Bee, so I paired it with this week’s sketch to create two additional cards. This color combo is stunning, especially when used with the new Hand-Penned Petals Bundle from the upcoming 2021-2022 Annual Catalog (available May 4, 2021).
The big difference with these cards (other than the layout) is that I did not incorporate any DSP into the design. I love it when I am able to make cards using just stamps/dies, ink, and cardstock. I also realize that not everyone has access to the new host DSP, so this is a great way to use this stamp set with fewer supplies. And while Bumble Bee is one of my favorite colors, others may appreciate a different take on this color combo that downplays it.
I have to admit that I am hardpressed to pick a favorite of the lot, but I think it has to be this card. There is definitely a lot going on here. I wrestled with whether it is too busy, but in the end, I love it. I really like the colorful background on white, but it was lacking something...so I stamped some dots to fill in the gaps between images. There is a great dot stamp in the Dressed to Impress set along with this great "hello" sentiment. I also hand-drew some of the dots in places where it was a little tricky.
I used Dimensional adhesive to give the circle some lift. This gives some separation from the background and helps break up the flow. I tried several approaches to this card design, but in the end, I kept coming back to this one.
Here is one of the other cards I made with this sketch. It is essentially the same but different. I tried to stay completely true to the sketch with this one. And while the original sketch doesn't have a solid strip down the left side, I thought it was a nice way to bring balance to the layout, especially with the elongated sentiment.
We would love to have you play along with us this week. Be sure to check out what the other talented designers/players have created for this fun challenge at the Global Design Project Challenge Blog.
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