Trusty Tools for AYSI 350

Hello everyone! We're back to the beginning of our challenge roster with a sketch, this time from Joanne. 

Are your ideas flowing yet? I love a sketch challenge because I find the structure really gets my mojo going. 

For this challenge, I used the Trusty Tools stamps and dies  - a great masculine set if you have a DIY-er in your family. Instead of going for traditional 'tool' colours, I went for something bright and breezy: Lemon-Lime Twist and Azure Afternoon with Smoky Slate.

 

For the three vertical elements in the sketch, I chose three of the tools in the set. I stamped them in Tuxedo Black then coloured them with Stampin' Blends in Lemon-Lime Twist, Azure Afternoon and Smoky Slate. I used the pegboard die from the set to create a board for the tools to 'hang' on. For added colour, I put a piece of Lemon-Lime Twist behind it. 

It's a little early for Father's Day but I'm sure it will be upon us before we can blink, and I'll be ready! The sentiment label is cut using a banner from Stylish Shapes. 

To finish off, a tie of Black Baker's Twine from the Essentials Pack and some Neutral Matte Dots. A Basic Black card base brings it all together. 

The whole team would love to see what marvels you can create in ten minutes or less.  You can see what the rest of the team have done, and link up your entry, at the As You See It Challenge page. 

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