MFT Sketch Challenge #344

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It's time for the next MFT Sketch Challenge.  Sketch #344 is shown below and since I'm working on my Christmas cards, I thought I'd use the sketch for another card using the MFT stamp set Beast Friends.

So first I rotated the sketch 90 degrees.  I knew I wanted to use the Yeti wrapped in Christmas lights so I colored him first.  It may be hard to see in the photo but I colored his fur with Copic markers BG000 and BG0000.  His face is colored with E00 and E000.  The lights on the string are colored with R27, R24, YG67 and YG63.


Next I picked out the plaid paper I thought would go with my Yeti.  It's a pretty plaid by Lawn Fawn with pale blue, pale Aqua, and grey stripes on white.  I decided to go with a grey card base to compliment the patterned paper.  I did keep the same stitched border used in the sketch as I thought it matched the plaid paper best.  For the two stripes in the sketch, I added two ribbons.  I wanted a little scene for my Yeti so I die cut a circle, cutting a flat edge as well, and die cut a snowy hill out of shimmery white card stock.


I loved the sentiment "Are you YETI for Christmas?" for this.  It's stamped in versamark ink and heat embossed in detail white.  It felt like something was missing so I added some white iridescent sequins around the Yeti.  

Thanks for taking a look!

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