Category Archives: Sketches

Spotlight on Nature Thank You Card Tutorial

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Today’s card uses the Spotlight on Nature Stamp set (163579)

and simple stamping along with our 2024-2026 In Colors to create a lovely spring thank you card.

I just love the images in this set as they already have built in shading and texture so they are great for simple stamping or even water coloring or blends. Check out today’s card

Simple stamping with the hatch scratch image and the 2024-2026 In Color Designer Series Paper (163777) and 2024-2026 In Color Shimmer Gems (163781) add a lot of texture to the card.

Want to see how I made this card? Check out my video tutorial and PDF with the complete supply list, measurements and more.

Spotlight on Nature Thank You Card Tutorial PDF

This card uses one of my Card Sketches that you can add to your collection of supplies. Simply print off the PDF and add it to a binder, create the card sketch and and it to your crate HERE or ring. The choice is yours

Card Sketch #25 PDF

Enjoy!

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Simply Said Birthday Card Tutorial

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Today’s card tutorial is a bold and bright birthday card using the fun Simply Said Mix & Match Stamp set (163756)

a great starter set since it has a variety of all occasion sentiments we need often through the year.

The card uses the bold Full of Life Designer Series Paper (163357) with its fun patterns and a card sketch too. I’ll share that information with you later for now here is the card.

Like it and what to see my tutorial? Check out the video along with my PDF sharing the full supply list and measurements.

Simply Said Birthday Card Tutorial PDF

And now for the Card Sketch, if you’ve been stamping with me for a while you’ll have seen me share these sketches before and the way I store them. If not you can learn about the crate I have on my desk here.

Check out the category on the side of my blog to see more of my sketches and PDFs to make your own. Whether you print them and keep them in a binder or on a ring or in this fun little crate. You’ll find inspiration when you create.

Card Sketch #15 PDF

I hope you’ve enjoyed today’s card tutorial and come back again to see what else I’m creating that may inspire you.

Enjoy!

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Kindest Expressions Card Tutorial

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Today I’ll be sharing the first of my tutorials for the week. As I get ready for my daughter’s wedding I thought it would be fun to share a week of tutorials with you. So today’s card uses the Kindest Expressions stamp set (161415)

This set is one of my favorite sentiment sets since it has bold sentiments that make great focal points when teamed up with your favorite products like the Unbound Beauty Designer Series Paper (163372) that I used here.

This card is perfect for spring with its Petunia Pop and Summer Splash floral pattern and a bit of glitter.

Want to learn how I made this card? I’ve got a video for you and a PDF with measurements, supply list and more. Why not check it out?

Like the card and want to make one for yourself? Go ahead and print the PDF. You’ll have everything you need when you want to create including the video link.

Kindest Expression Card Tutorial PDF

This card uses one of my Card Sketches. I’ll be share more of these as the week goes on with my tutorials.

For now here is my PDF so you can build your own tool to use while creating.

Card Sketch #6 PDF

If you haven’t seen these before they are a great way to inspire a card design and I’ve got some tools to help you create this tool for your use. Click on the Card Sketch Category in the side bar to see previous card sketches I’ve shared with you.

Enjoy. And then stop back by tomorrow for another fun tutorial!

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Card Sketches Crate Tutorial

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I’ve been sharing my card sketches with you over the past months and today I’m going to share one of the ways I store them on my desk with this cute little crate I decorated.

I’ve used a inexpensive wooden crate that I found at my local dollar store to decorate and have given you a PDF that even has the labels that you can die cut in both black and Blackberry Bliss so you can choose how you decorate your little crate. Simply print the PDF you want on Basic White Card stock and go!

These card sketches are great for inspiration and having them handy on my desk makes it easy to get started!

I’ve punched a hole on them and put them on a ring to keep them together so they sit up nicely in my wooden crate.

Want to see how I decorated this crate? I’ve got a PDF and video tutorial for you so you can make them too!

Card Sketch Crate Tutorial PDF

If you haven’t seen my past sketches, you can start by checking out my Darling Dinos You’re the Best Card & video tutorial from Wednesday this week or click on Sketches in my categories to see them. Then stay tuned as I’ll be sharing more with you in time.

I hope you’ll enjoy this little 3d project and crate a crate of your own. This fun little project can hold all kinds of things!

Enjoy! And don’t forget to stop back by next week when I’ll be sharing more fun projects with you. And of course if you would like to see my YouTube videos why not click on my YouTube channel and subscribe today?

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Darling Dinos You’re the Best Card Tutorial

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Today I’ve got another tutorial sharing another fun card using the Darling Dinos stamp set (164728) and a Card Sketch I’ll be sharing with you too!

Today’s card uses the same Timeless Plaid 6×6 Designer Series Paper (164678) I shared with you on Monday and even yesterday too, but a different color pallet! I love the way we can do that with our Stampin’ Blends and a pack of our Designer Series Paper like this one. The color choices are endless.

Want to see the card?

I just love these little guys and they are a lot of fun to color! So without further ado here is the video tutorial and PDF too.

Did you know that I include my you tube link on the PDF for you too so that you can find it when you are ready to create. Simply print off the pdf that contains your measurements, supply list and even step by step directions!

Darling Dinos You’re the Best Card Tutorial PDF

As I mentioned earlier this card uses a card sketch.

Card sketches are a great way to create and be inspired when crafting. And as a tool I’ve create a PDF so that you can create one to keep on your desk. I’ve been sharing these with you over the past months so you’ll be able to see them in my Sketches Category if you missed some and want to see my others PDFs so you can create them all.

Meanwhile here is the PDF for today’s card sketch. I’ve also noted the Card Sketch on today’s card tutorial pdf too for your reference.

Card Sketch #12 PDF

You’ll want to be sure to stop back by on each day this week as I’m sharing 5 tutorials with you. I’ll also be sharing a fun little 3d project that can sit on your desk that will hold these little sketches for you.

Enjoy!

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Friendly Seagulls Hey Friend Card Tutorial & Sketch

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I didn’t get to share my weekly tutorial with you on Friday so I thought I’d share it with you today. My friendship card today uses the Sale-a-bration stamp Friendly Seagulls stamp set (Sale-a-bration 164961) and is one of the items you can earn for FREE during February.

Can you hear the sounds of the waves and sea gulls? I’d dreaming of warmer temperatures now that we have hit the high 60s for a couple of days!

And as always here is a PDF tutorial for you including the supply list measurements and you tube link so you have everything in one place when you create your card.

Friendly Seagulls Hey Friend Card Tutorial PDF

This card also uses a card sketch that you can use to inspire you when creating. So today I’m sharing the Sketch for your Sketch Ring or Book if you don’t have it already.

Card Sketch #26 PDF

I know, I’m sharing these sketches out of order, but no worries I’ll share them all over time. My Card Sketches are also included in my monthly card classes and team meetings too!

Did you know you can search for past sketches? Simply click on the sketches category to see them, or use the magnifying glass and search for sketches.

Enjoy!

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Peach Pie & More

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Today is the final day of my sharing monochromatic cards using the 5 In Colors for 2024. Each of these colors is earning a place in my heart with their clear, clean colors that have a subtle feel but are bold at the same time.

Check out these two cards using this fun color.

This first card uses blocks of our 2024-2026 In Color Designer Series Paper (163777) to create a diamond shape for the sentiment found in the Unbounded Love Stamp set (163378). A little bit of Peach Pie 3/8″ Bordered Ribbon (163783) has been tied into a simple know and adds a nice touch below the sentiment. I think you’ll enjoy this soft ribbon that ties so well for projects like this.

And how about this card using the Cheerful Daisies stamp set (161290) and simple stamping?

Once again the Peach Pie 3/8″ Bordered Ribbon (163783) has been used to add a bit of texture and draw your eye to the sentiment. The fun little 2024-2026 In Color Glimmer Specialty Paper (163771) are something you’ll definitely be wanting to add to your order. They add a lovely bit of shimmer to all kinds of projects and come in all 5 of our 2024-2026 In Colors!

And finally my weekly tutorial – this card uses the Peach Pie and Shy Shamrock to create this lovely card.

I’ve used the same Sketch that we used for our OnStage After Hours in Houston for this card and simply changed it up. You can click HERE or on the sketch to see more about that card and get the PDF to add to your collection!

Here is my Video Tutorial that I did for you showing you how I created this card using a simple water color technique using our Water Painters (126185).

And of course a PDF Tutorial that includes measurements, supply list and the YouTube link so you’re ready to create when you want to!

Spotlight on Nature Watercolor Friendship Card Tutorial PDF

Don’t you love how we can make something our own?

Enjoy!

And of course if you’d like a little summer fun time stamping with me, why not check out my Calendar of Events? I’ve got some wonderful projects that use our Bundles found in this month’s Sale. AND great news yesterday, a lot of the bundles that were unavailable were restocked so you’ll want to get yours now before the sale ends!

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It’s a Beautiful Beach Day Card Tutorial & More

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The summer fun has started and that means a trip to the beach! Who doesn’t love an ocean side stay? The Beach Day stamp set (162797) and their coordinating Dies (162799) are perfect for recreating those landscapes and memories.

Why not use it to add to your scrapbooking pages too? This set and dies is a great option for decorating those summer fun pages you want to remember.

Can you hear the sounds of the waves and sea gulls with this birthday card creates that wonderful beach scene using the Beach Day Dies (162799) and some simple stamping.

The sand dunes were created with some simple curved die cut pieces from the set and sponging along the edges and a bit of Linen Thread (104199) was used to create the ropes on the shack. I think you’ll really love the way this set of dies creates wonderful summer themes with it’s additional pieces that compliment the stamp set.

And of course the card tutorial that I’ve created to share with you today.

When I saw these surf boards I immediately thought of all those beach movies I watched as a child and the surf boards that were on display on Oahu when we visited Waikiki.

I just loved the organic look of this side of the Brights Designer Series Paper and thought it was perfect for bringing that texture and feel of the tropics to life on this card. So here is my take on that summer time feel for you – A video tutorial so you can make this card too!

And as always here is a PDF tutorial for you including the supply list measurements and youtube link so you have everything in one place when you create your card.

Beach Day Beautiful Day Card Tutorial PDF

And I’ve got another Sketch to share with you today for your Sketch Ring or Book.

Sketch #19 PDF

I know, I’m sharing these sketches out of order, but no worries I’ll share them all over time. My Card Sketches are also included in my monthly card classes and team meetings too!

Enjoy! It looks like it is going to be a toasty one this weekend. I know I’m hoping to some pool time in now that I can.

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Say Thank You with Spotlight on Nature & More

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Loving the Spotlight on Nature Stamp set (163579)? This set is filled with lovely images

and wonderful all occasion sentiments and I knew I’d enjoy creating with it as soon as I saw it and stamped with it at our OnStage After Hours event in Houston.

Today I’m sharing the 3rd card we did for our Make n Takes during that event.

This event was a lot of fun and was our first chance to play with the new 2024 In Colors. This card uses a fun way to add texture to your project, water color!

Can you see it? Beneath the stamped panel there is a layer that has been given a simple wash of Pecan Pie. So simple but makes a big impact. Check out my video and pdf tutorial and try it yourself!

As always I’ve included a full supply list, measurements, and step by step instructions. The PDF even has the video link so everything is handy and in one place for you when you’re ready to create.

Spotlight on Nature OnStage Thank You Card Tutorial PDF

I’ve also got another Card Sketch for you today for you Card Sketch collection to help you create that Stampin’ Up! shared with us.

Sketch #25 PDF

Are you enjoying my Card Sketches? Did you know that Stampin’ Up! has also provided card sketches in the Annual Catalog? Why not check them out. They are listed on page 22 at the bottom and then used throughout the catalog with different projects too.

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Another OnStage After Hours Spotlight on Nature Card & More

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Today I’m going to share another fun project that we got to do during the After Hours event in Houston for one of our Make n Takes.

This card uses a fun water color technique using our NEW color Basic Beige. Stamping the image using the Basic Beige allows the water coloring to look almost line free but still gives subtle detail. A pretty fun process I thought.

I’ve whipped up a video tutorial for you so you can make one too.

Spotlight on Nature OnStage Watercolor Friendship Card Tutorial PDF

And I’ve got another fun sketch for you done in the new In Colors that you can add to your Sketch ring too.

Card Sketch #26 PDF

Save the PDF, print it and create a book, or create the card for a ring like I did to put on my desk to inspire me when creating!

Enjoy!

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