Chupa's Challenge

I was popping about and decided that the sketch challenge at Chupa's blog, Random Acts of Creativity, looked like the kind of thing I would struggle with. Not that there's anything wrong with the sketch. It's a great sketch. 

But I know myself, and I know when I see a sketch that will give me trouble. I decided to do it because I really need to grow (creatively) and it's not going to happen if I never face those challenges that seem difficult or intimidating.

So here's the sketch:

And here's my (very literal) take:

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(Not pictured) Bazzill cardstock; ombre ribbon (May Arts?)

*My Mind's Eye 6 x 6 OLIVER Paper Pad Lost & Found 3 LF3013 *Clear Hero Arts Stamps FRIENDS cl351 ClearDesign Spring *Inkadinkado 2 CLEAR on Acrylic Blocks SMALL & MEDIUM for Rubber Stamp 93625 *Tim Holtz Distress Ink PAD WILD HONEY Yellow Ranger Ranger Adirondack DYE INK PAD ESPRESSO Brown *Hero Arts Bling GEMSTONES CLEAR Gems ch181 *Kaiser NATURAL Lace Pack Beacon Fabri-Tak Adhesive *Tombow Adhesive Craft Stamp DOT PATTERN Runner 62162 Permanent *Scrapbook Adhesives 126 3D WHITE FOAM SQUARES Adhesive *Glue Dots 3/16 MINI DOT N GO Disposable Dispenser Adhesive *Ranger Inkssentials GLOSSY ACCENTS Glue Dimensional Adhesive *Tim Holtz Tonic Craft SCISSORS Non Stick Micro Serrated *Tonic Studios 12"" INCH PAPER TRIMMER Guillotine Cut Trim *Ranger Inkssentials Non Stick CRAFT SHEET Reusable 15 X 18 Stamp Paint Ink *Ranger Inkssentials INK BLENDING TOOL Applicator Foam IBT23616 Hero Arts LONG AND CUTE TAGS Frame Cuts Dies 2012 DI046 *Hero Arts GEOMETRIC SHAPES Frame Cuts Dies 2013 di059 (W) *Cuttlebug A2 Embossing Folder SWISS DOTS Provo Craft 37-1604

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I'm not sure how I feel about this card. I struggled a lot with it, but I was eventually satisfied enough to pronounce it finished. I'm never very confident when working with multiple patterns. Some people are brilliant with the mix-and-match.

I, however, am not one of them.

I should have a video for you on Sunday - another struggle - I was all butterfingers and my battery died at one point - lol! If it could go wrong this afternoon, it did! We'll see what we get in the editing room.

Thanks for stopping and have a blessed day!

Deborah

Comments

[Linda C Baker]

I think you did a great job with the sketch Deborah!

[Ruth S]

Love your finished card Deborah! Your interpretation of the sketch is fun and I think you rocked the pattern combo ;)
I sometimes struggle with mixing up the patterns, and bookmarking this article by Julia Stainton ages ago was the best thing I did to free my pattern creativity!!
http://ellenhutson.typepad.com/in_touch/2010/01/mixing-patterns-by-julia-stainton.html
Rx

[Cat Craig]

gorgeous! you did a wonderful job. i hink its easiest to mix patterns from a stack/pad set, they are generally meant to go together.

[Chupa]

I wouldn't think for a moment, that this sketch gave you trouble! It's a perfectly balanced card, with great choice of colours, patterns and embellishments. A true beauty!! :)

[joy]

Wonderful mix of colors and elements, Deborah! I am guilty of following sketches literally, too, but that's what they are there for, right?? LOL

[Judy Jung]

I LOVE the color combo ... good for you taking on something you don't gravitate to naturally! I envy folks who look at a sketch and then shake it all up!! This is beautiful!

[Deborah]

Thank you, everyone! Ruth, I'm off to see the article - thanks for the recommendation!

[Lea Lawson]

This is really pretty! I just love that tag!!

[Arlene from California, USA]

I, too, struggle with patterns. Now, instead of buying separate sheets of paper, I'll buy pads because the colors are usually more suitable than a lot of my papers for mixing and matching. That helps a lot.

I love your creation. No trouble there and I would never have known you had any problems at all. Beautiful card.