There's nothing like sipping a thick milkshake in a shaped green-tinted glass through a long red straw. When you are close to the bottom simply pour the rest of your treat from the still cold stainless steel mug that the waitress served with the shake. Gotta love those vintage diners.
January marks a new sketch designer, Pamela, and guest designers Candice, Julie and Emily at Skipping Stones Design. I invite you to take a peek at the inspiration over on the blog and try your hand at the sketch challenge as well, there's a great prize up for grabs!
It's confession time. I was totally stumped with this sketch, not sure why. I just froze. After I thawed I made two cards that I was completely unhappy with. So much so that they ended up in the good ol' garbage. I needed some other inspiration, so I turned to the challenge at Paper Variety. The pattern from Pumpkin Seed Sentiments is so much fun, especially stamped with black ink onto white! Add a hint of pink and I think it is very reminscent of the retro diner cafes.
it's beautiful karen. the hint of pink outlining the panels is genius...gorgeous card!
ReplyDeleteYou sure managed just fine with this beauty Karen! LOVE that pop of pink from the cardstock to the baker's twine! What a fab card!
ReplyDeleteI love how you've inked the edges of that background!
ReplyDeleteSo pretty, love the pop of pink.
ReplyDeleteKaren, this is awesome! The pink just carries it to a whole new level! Love it!
ReplyDeleteYou forgot my advice that if you really dislike the card you're suppose to send it to your mom-- b/c she'll LOVE it (regardless of its imaginary flaws). The twine really ties this card together (pun intended).
ReplyDeleteNot only is your card totally striking, but the way you had it set up for photograph against that background, genius!!
ReplyDeleteLovely!!!! Thanks for playing along with us at TPV!!!!
ReplyDeleteWell, I love the end result. The pop of pink against the black is divine. And yummo....I would love a diner milkshake, but it does not go with the January resolutions :)
ReplyDeleteLove this card Karen...I love that pattern and the bright pink...LOVE IT
ReplyDeletethe black and white with a touch of pink...LOVE it! Great card, Karen!
ReplyDeleteThis is so fun and I love the touch of pink!
ReplyDeleteOh, and thanks for making me crave a milkshake!!! :-)
I love this card! The pattern and the pops of pink are so fun.
ReplyDeletethe pink is awesome, karen! love it:)
ReplyDeletebeautiful graphic design card. Love the pink outline.
ReplyDeleteKaren...all of your cards are fabulous. I am sure even the ones you consider garbage!! This card is no exception! I hope you're having a super week!!
ReplyDeletefabulous cas card! Love the colors and the panels!
ReplyDeleteElS.
The pink certainly does pop on this card Karen - it's so cool, love it :)
ReplyDeletemmm these geometric patterns make me smile and look so striking as a colour splash combo too :) Great way to use the sketch Karen.
ReplyDeleteJenny x
Your creation turned out fabulous! I love the color combination and the twine on it.
ReplyDeleteLove this, Karen, very creative card!!
ReplyDeleteWay to keep at it, Karen! I love what you've done with that sketch! So fun with the black, white and pink! :)
ReplyDeleteVery cute, love the black and white white a touch of pink!
ReplyDeleteHey Karen! Happy New Year to you and yours - hope it's a happy and prosperous one!!
ReplyDeleteLOVE this card girl! So sorry I haven't been by more but your eye candy is totally making up for my lack of recent crafty inspiration!!!
Well, this card turned out great! I love the bold graphic and the hints of pink! :)
ReplyDeletewell, this definitely ROCKS.
ReplyDeleteI love what you have done with the sketch. Black with hot pink, how could you go wrong.
ReplyDeleteThis is fantastic!!!! I love it! Sorry you had a hard time with the sketch. :)
ReplyDeleteBEAUTIFUL card--I LOVE the hint of pink! I would love to see the cards you threw away--I bet they were AMAZING as well:)
ReplyDeleteBeautiful card Karen!!
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Such an awesome sketch, done so well here with the geometric pattern and that splash of unexpected candy pink!!
ReplyDeleteLovely card. The kiss of pink is perfect. Thanks for playing along with us at The Paper Variety!
ReplyDeleteGlad you soldiered on - I love the touches of pink with that pattern!
ReplyDeleteHappy New Year, Karen!!! This card definitely has a retro feel to it! I LOVE IT!!!! My husband and I recently went to an old fashioned diner in San Francisco and he had a malt just like the shake you described in your post!!! YUM!!!! Hope 2012 is off to a FABULOUS start for you!!!!
ReplyDeleteHappy New Year, Karen! How funny that we both threw two cards in the garbage over this sketch. HA I love the touch of pink on this card! You made me drool at the thought of a float so I think I'm off to make myself one. ;)
ReplyDeletelove love love the design and pop of pink! so retro! Thanks for taking the color challenge at The Paper Variety :) Happy new year! :)
ReplyDelete- Suzanne, TPV cofounder
i can't tell that you have struggled with this sketch. such a beautiful and chic card, Karen! love it!
ReplyDeleteNope, never would have guessed you struggled with this sketch. I love how the pink adds just the right pop to the design.
ReplyDeleteLooking at this makes it hard to believe you were stumped! Love it! And it does have that vintage diner vibe! fun!
ReplyDeleteFunky take on the inspirations! Love the 'kiss' of hot pink!
ReplyDeleteThis is fabulous, Karen! I love that pumpkin seeds background, and the colors are so classy. :) Great job with that challenging sketch!
ReplyDeleteYou rocked it. ;) I really love the black and white with pop of pink.
ReplyDeleteI think it turned out just perfect! When I first saw it, my jaw dropped and I thought, now THAT is why she is such an amazing designer! Looking forward to seeing what you dream up next!
ReplyDeleteI love simple cards. I love the black and white with a pop of pink.
ReplyDeleteKaren........I absolutely LOVE your card!!! That pink and black is so striking yet perfect for a birthday card!
ReplyDeleteThis is a stunning card! I love the hint of pink! Thanks for playing at TPV!
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