Sunday, June 29, 2014

A Little Rusty ~ Retro Sketches Challenge #121

I am obsessed with anything rusty. I'm a junk collector so the rustier the better! I was totally inspired today while surfing Pinterest. The colors are absolutely gorgeous. I love how they contrast and compliment each other. So, I set out on a mission to create my own rusty card.

Here's my Inspiration...





The sketch came from Retro Sketches for challenge #121. It's a fun one that really worked well for this card. 

Here's the Sketch!

My initial idea was to make a gate with rusty hardware, but it didn't exactly turn the way I had it pictured in my head. I just plain ran out of room for hinges. Oh well, I really like the way the coloring turned out. I hope you like it too!

Here's my Creation!




Supplies Used:
Cardstock ~ Early Espresso, Baked Brown Sugar, Sahara Sand, Whisper White, Cajun Craze
Ink ~ Soft Suede, Baked Brown Sugar, Sahara Sand, Cajun Craze, Tangelo Twist, Hello Honey, Coastal Cabana, Bermuda Bay, Tempting Turquoise, Soft Sky, Early Espresso
Stamp Sets ~ Hardwood, Chalk Talk, Gorgeous Grunge
Tools/Other Supplies ~ Sponges, Big Shot, Circle Framelits, Chalk Talk Framelits, 1/4" Circle punch, Paper Trimmer, Paper Snips, 1 1/4" Circle Punch, 1/2" Circle Punch, Paper Piercing Tool, Piercing Mat, Liquid Adhesive, Dimensionals
Embellishments ~ Antique Brads, misc. brads

7 comments:

  1. Hi Michelle,
    I just wanted to say that I have spent the last couple of hours on your blog. I love everything you have created.
    As a fellow SU demonstrator - in Australia, you have given me heaps of inspiration.
    Top of my list is now " By The Seashore" and I can't wait to get it.
    Thanks again.
    Barb xx

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  2. Oh dear I think I just called you Michelle.
    My hubby has twin daughters called Melissa and Michelle and I often get confused.
    Please accept my embarrassed apologies.
    Barb

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  3. Just popping in to say, love your rusty creation, fabulous look.

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  4. Oh my...you continue to out do yourself! This is wonderful!

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  5. in awe...amazing! i so love your style...

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  6. LOVE your inspiration and LOVE your card. That card caught my eye right away! Thanks for sharing!!


    Tam Hess
    http://cardmakingartists.com

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