June 14, 2011

Riley Buttons and Bows

It's Riley challenge time again at the Riley and Company blog, and this week Frances has challenged us to use Buttons and Bows! I love a good button topped bow and this was a great excuse to ink my favourite Riley ever, Under the Tree!
Yes, I'm still addicted to using embossed kraft cardstock, I just can't seem to stop! Riley was coloured with Copics and the edges of the focal layer were sponged with Soft Sky ink, then distress ink. I tied a big old chocolate bow and topped it with a Cosmo Cricket button and some twine.

The sketch for this card comes from Jen's SFYTT for June. 
A little more paper, twine and ribbon finish off the inside. We'd love to have you play along with the Riley challenge. If you upload to an online gallery please use the keyword Riley1211. Visit the moosemates via the links on my sidebar for even more Riley eye candy!

Stamps: Under The Tree (Riley and Company) Heartfelt Phrases, Fluttering By (Verve Stamps) Cardstock: Vanilla, Kraft (SU) Paper: Lime Twist - Life of the Party (MME) Ink: Tuxedo Black (Memento) Espresso (SU) Old Paper Distress (Ranger) Dies: Circle Nestabilities (Spellbinders) Other: Chocolate Ribbon (SU) Dew Drops, Copic Markers, Button (Cosmo Cricket) Crochet Lace, Twine (MFT Stamps)

12 comments:

  1. What a sweet lil Riley - and a stunning layout to match! The paper choice is just dazzling - the colors work together so well! And did I mention your coloring is fan-tabulous! xoxo

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  2. Very cute! ... And of course I love the colour combo.

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  3. Oh wow!! This is so very sweet!! Love your darling layout and your coloring looks wonderful on Riley!! ;)

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  4. This is awesome Sarah! I love the colours you used and the layout...you're right, that kraft looks great embossed, I'll have to try it!

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  5. Super cute! Love the embossed kraft paper..lol. And your sponging is Fabulous!! I posted my sketch right next to yours. :o)

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  6. OM, what a pretty card, love your coloring!!!

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  7. Love your Riley, he is so adorable and that embossing Kraft thing really works well for you, I wouldn't change a thing! So darn cute.

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  8. Wow, I love the whole style to this card! The embossing and colors! Beautiful card, Sarah :)

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  9. sweet card! great layout and color combo.

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