Thursday, 2 July 2015

Guesting at the CTS #130

Hello Friends,

 Today I am thrilled to tell you that I am guesting at the CTS this week. I've said this before but I love there challenge, unfortunately I haven't had time to play along as much I have wanted to in the past few weeks. Their sketches are just awesome, please play along this week! 

 When I received the sketch for this week, my first thought was that this is right in my alley like a friend of mine would say. Then, I quite struggled with it but finally came up with this card to what I am quite happy with. Hopefully you like it! I'm having a bit of colourless month and this card will continue it. Maybe when I come back from our "adventure" I'll be more inspired by the beautiful colours of the summer again. But here is my card:

Here is the sketch by very talented Leigh Penner. She has really eye for design and her blog - To the Full - is full of inspiration. Please, visit her - you'll be really enjoying your visit!


And before anyone asks, that reflection of the fence in the picture is purely from the kitchen table with sunlight coming out of the window. Pretty cool, isn't it?!?! I was so amazed by it.

 This is a one-layer card, I stamped the butterfly with light grey ink, the sentiment is stamped with black pigment ink. Then I used Derwent Inktense Pencils to colour in the image. I sketched the "fence" with my pencil and then shaded it with the same inktense pencil.

 Supplies:
Stamps: Bejeweled and Birthday Greetings by Altenew
Inks: Memento London Fog and Versafine Onyx Black
Derwent Inktense Pencils: Ink Black (2200)
White card stock 300gsm (manufacturer unknown)

 Thank you for stopping by today. I hope you play along this week at the CTS! Enjoy rest of your day and see you soon!

 Marika
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21 comments:

  1. conil2 July 2015 at 18:01

    Saw this on CAS(E) This Sketch. Think my heart stopped beating for a second it is so beautiful. Your neutral color palette evokes a myriad of emotions. Stunning work.

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  2. Diana K2 July 2015 at 18:16

    Stunning. Gasping. And you sketched the fence. Wow!

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  3. Susi2 July 2015 at 19:30

    Marika, your freehand sketching is out of this world !!! Adds so much uniqueness to your cards.

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  4. LauraJane:)2 July 2015 at 20:18

    Gasping in the beauty of your shades of slate card.

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  5. Ruth2 July 2015 at 20:43

    Oh to have even half your talent! This is simply stunning. So simple and so beautiful. Well done on being guest designer. Xx

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  6. lostinpaper2 July 2015 at 23:47

    I haven't had any challenge time for what seems like months now, I really do miss them too. Your card is another stunner Marika!

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  7. Deepti3 July 2015 at 00:47

    Fabulous coloring! love it

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  8. donna mikasa3 July 2015 at 02:38

    It's always an honor to have you guesting with us! LOVE your take on the sketch. Even in black and white, it's awesome!

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  9. Leigh Penner3 July 2015 at 04:41

    This is so pretty! I love your take on the sketch!

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  10. Čarovnije z male kmetije3 July 2015 at 09:03

    Hi Marika, i took a time to search your blog and i'm captivated by your coloring and composing. Your cards are beautiful, it's realy art, what you are creating!

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  11. Jeanne3 July 2015 at 16:02

    Absolutely stunning, Marika. Wow. You did that with one pencil?! I am in complete and utter awe at your talent. Thank you so much for sharing. Wow!

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  12. SonjaK3 July 2015 at 19:05

    Amazing coloring as always. Also love your clever take on the sketch. Fabulous card altogether!

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  13. Pat3 July 2015 at 21:23

    This is beautiful Marika and the picket fence is wonderfully sketched and coloured. I love the Altenew butterfly and the simple sentiment too. Lovely in black and white and it just doesn't need anything else. x

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  14. Karren4 July 2015 at 11:02

    Congrats on your GD spot, Marika! And your card is stunning - beautiful monochromatic card!

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  15. Maarit at Violets Corner4 July 2015 at 13:14

    Fabulous colouring and design, warm congratulations on the GD spot, it's well deserved.

    Love and hugs
    Maarit

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  16. Michelle4 July 2015 at 14:45

    Even when playing in greys, without colour, your cards are just beautiful, Marika! I love this!

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  17. Celeste Goff4 July 2015 at 17:23

    Love this beautiful card! The toned down monochromatic grey hues are awesome and really make the image pop off of the page!

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  18. Hannelie5 July 2015 at 20:08

    WE love to see you at CTS Marika!
    This card is beautiful!!!

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  19. Barb Ghig8 July 2015 at 06:04

    Gorgeous card, Marika! I love that you chose B&W...it's so elegant and your coloring is amazing!

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  20. I Card Everyone11 July 2015 at 16:45

    I am home, but so late in telling you how wonderful it is to have you guesting at CTS, Marika! We all adore your gorgeous cards - this black and white is fabulous!
    =] Michele

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  21. Petra Swart20 July 2015 at 20:29

    WOW, I love all the grey, Marika!!!!! And did you really draw that fence - my word, you are so artistic - no way I can even think of doing something like that!!!! And how great the reflection looks!!! Your butterfly is so pretty and your card is stunning!!!!!

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