First Posts About Sketches - 8/18

I have created cards before now, based on Split Coast Stamper's sketches that they have shown on their website.  I have been proud of some, and blecch'd at some, although I know I am just a beginner.

Well, today, I created 2 cards.  I am not at the stage where I write down what the paper, card, etc, is, I can at least show you the cards...one was a sketch, and one was a challenge.

First, there's this card.  It's based on the latest Clean and Simple challenge, CAS131.  The challenge was Partial Pictures.  So, I decided to use a partial piece of doily.  I added a pointsettia flower, and a glitter "star" to finish it off.

Second, I worked with a sketch posted.  For me, it was a complicated sketch, however, for some of ya'll, it probably wasn't.  I am still learning, and need to learn balance of materials, not just colors and textures.  But, it was practice, and will be going to The Art of Encouragement for their Christmas drive.

This is the sketch:

And here is my take on it:

Both are Christmas, which is the theme I am working in right now.  This will probably go to TAoE also, along with others that I have made.

So....hope you like, and hopefully I will improve as time goes on!

Mary