sock monkey banner

Yesterday I received the new SU! Sock Monkey set which is a preview for the upcoming new catalog.  I wasn’t sure if I’d like the sock monkey or not, but I think he’ll grow on me.  LOL.  When I first saw the set, I knew I’d want to make the pennant into a banner.  I haven’t been over to the SCS gallery, so I don’t know if anyone else had the same idea but I think it worked out pretty well.  (EDIT to add: I guess I wasn’t the only one!  Hehe.)  I used a non-SU alphabet to add the letters.  The Basic Gray layer was embossed only on the bottom and a craft white ink was applied very lightly to bring out the texture.  

The layout for this card came from Holly’s sketch.  I turned it though so I could fit the banner on.  Holly and a few of us other Dirty Dozen gals decided to have a few blog challenges since we’re missing all the fun at CHA.  😉  Check back tomorrow and I will have another sketch for you.  And I’ll try to post the other challenges with links as well.  We hope you’ll play along!

stamps- Sock Monkey, Dot Alpha- Stamp Craft

paper- Basic Gray, Saffron, Non-SU white and red

ink- Black, Craft white

accessories- Copics, Circle Nestabilities, Cuttlebug Diamonds in the Rough folder, Stickles