Atlantic Hearts Sketch Challenge #134


Crazy storm day here on the West Coast. I love this weeks sketch from AHSC and wish that I had given myself more time to play or rather I wish my body had... I pinched a nerve in my low back a few weeks ago and well, it has really been limiting how long I can sit in my craft room and play.

I can honestly say I am not 100% happy with this card but I did have fun with my watercolour pencils colouring in my dinosaur and I love the super cute dino stamp set that he is from, it is called Darling Dinos (B1486). For my background I embossed my Pacifica Cardstock with the Confetti Embossing Folder which I then lightly sanded to bring out the white core. I stamped my sentiment and sponge distressed my card base using Sunset Ink. A few white enamel stars and some blue and green bitty sparkles from my stash and my super quick card is done.  I really like this sketch and can see myself using it again to make several scrapbook pages. 
Thank you for visiting and I truly appreciate your comments. We hope we have inspired you to come play along with us at Atlantic Hearts Sketch Challenge.

Happy Crafting!

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