MFT Sketch

I have two cards for today, both using the sketch from this week's challenge at MFT Challenge and Inspiration Blog.  You can see the takes on the sketch and get inspired if you click here.

MFT:  Blueprints #15, Words of Inspiration

I tried to stay true to the sketch on my first card, only leaving out the scalloped edge at the bottom.  I used the large rectangle die from Blueprints #15 as an embossing plate to give the edges a bit of detail.  I'm still working on using more patterned paper, so this was a great time to go through some scraps.

Here's my second card:

PTI:  Think Big Favorites, Wonderful Words Teacher die, Teacher's Apple die

I cut out the square mat from kraft and ran it through with a woodgrain impression plate.  After stamping and embossing the sentiment, I rubbed a little white ink all around it to resemble a chalkboard.  Adding the apple and "teacher" was easy after adhering everything to the notebook style paper.  

I think I will make one more card using this sketch, but this time try a shaker card.  I've never made one before, and this sketch looks like it might be a good one on which to try that technique!

But first...a nap.

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