Bloggers Challenge - Sketch Challenge

This week's Bloggers Challenge was a sketch challenge.  I used the sketch on the top to make this birthday card.  It's actually a blend of old and new.  Most of the colors are InColors that are retiring, but all of the stamp sets are new.  It's that time of year when I am sad to see the retiring stamp sets and accessories go, but super excited about the new stuff coming out!

Check out the Bloggers Challenge link on the sidebar to see other great takes of this sketch!

Here's what I used:

stamp sets: Circle Circus, Teeny Tiny Wishes, On a Pedestal

card stock: Pacific Point, Riding Hood Red, Tangerine Tango, Summer Sun, Whisper White

ink: Riding Hood Red, Pacific Point, Summer Sun, marker-Summer Sun, ink refill-Tangerine Tango, ink refill- Riding Hood Red

accessories: blender pens, stamping sponge, 1" circle punch, stampin' dimensionals, Pacific Point striped ribbon

To make sure the ribbon didn't fray, I used a lighter and put it close to the edge of the ribbon.  This "melted" it a little and stops the ribbon from fraying.

If you wanted markers for the 08-09 InColors, you had to get a blender pen and reinkers.  Not bad to do, but an extra step.  The 09-10 InColors will be available as markers!!!  Yeah!  You'll be able to order the set of 6 for $17.95.

Happy stamping!