In the Meadow - a sketch challenge

I really don't like when I have stamp sets that haven't seen ink yet.  Unfortunately, I've got a few sets like that on my shelf.  In the Meadow was one of them.

Lucky for this set, tho - it found some ink today....and there are other sets that have been in line longer than this one!

Many times when I'm not quite sure what I WANT to create, I turn to a good sketch challenge.  One of my favorite challenges comes from The Paper Players.  So, I grabbed their sketch and then challenged myself to stamp something that I wouldn't think of instantly.  (I first thought of the new Bloomin' Heart die and then the Number of Years dies to use as the circle piece.  But it felt too obvious)

Here's what I came up with:

I can't tell you enough how much I like the way this one turned out.  I used DSP from the Going Places Paper Stack.  

This turned out perfect for a masculine birthday card.  However, I think this Momma Doe protecting her fawn could make the card go either way.

Hope this card inspires you today!

Print Recipe

Product List

In The Meadow Clear-Mount Stamp Set [140754]	Remembering Your Birthday Clear Stamp Set [131350]	Pool Party 8-1/2" X 11" Card Stock [122924]	Going Places Designer Series Paper Stack [140581]	Basic Black 8-1/2" X 11" Card Stock [121045]	Basic Gray Archival Stampin’ Pad [140932]
Versamark Pad [102283]	Soft Suede Classic Stampin' Pad [126978]	Pool Party Classic Stampin' Pad [126982]	Mossy Meadow Classic Stampin' Pad [133645]	Aqua Painters [103954]	Watercolor Paper [122959]
White Stampin' Emboss Powder [109132]	Heat Tool [129053]	Circles Collection Framelits Die [130911]