Category Archives: Sketches

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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Spotlight on Nature OnStage After Hours Card Tutorial

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Today’s card uses a favorite from the 2024 Annual Catalog, the Spotlight on Nature Stamp set (163579).

This set has some lovely images and all occasions sentiments and a versatile set of dies that coordinate with it.

We made this card during our After Hours event in Houston and Stampin’ Up! gave us a sketch that I’ve changed up a little bit and made my own for my Sketch Tool Ring I shared with you earlier. Make sure to scroll down since I’ll share it with you today too.

This will be the first of the 3 cards we made during the After Hours Event. But today here is the card we made using 2 of our NEW In Colors Summer Splash and Shy Shamrock. While they might look similar when apart, you can definitely tell the difference when layered together. I fell in love with the Summer Splash as soon as I saw it and wasn’t real sure about the Shy Shamrock, but am finding I really like using it in my stamping too.

Here is a quick video on how I put this make n take together for you along with the PDF with the supply list, measurements, and step by step instructions.

Spotlight on Nature OnStage Card Tutorial PDF

And of course here is my Card Sketch #27

And here is the PDF so you can make one too as a design tool too.

Card Sketch #27 PDF

Did you know my Card Sketches use different color combinations that can inspire you when you are stamping projects? Create them and add the colors to the back if you’d like and you’ll have color combinations and color swatches too of our card stock to create with!

On a personal note:

You may have noticed I didn’t post every day this week. I had some unexpected appointments that took a lot of time, so I wasn’t able to share like I wanted to. I’ll be having a procedure done next week, and may not be sharing quite as much as I normally do, but I have some things set up that I think you’ll enjoy.

Of course, I’m happy to help and I will be available, but might not be able to respond as quickly as normal.

Enjoy!

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Shadow Stamping Technique Tutorial

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Today’s card uses the quick and easy Shadow Stamping Technique and it is monochromatic since it uses the New Country Lace Designer Series Paper (163415) found in the 2024 Annual Catalog along with the lovely Basic Gray & Smoky Slate Pearls (163416).

All that is really required is two colors of ink and Card stock to get you started making it a great technique when you start stamping since you don’t have to have a lot of inks yet.

Check out my quick video tutorial that I whipped up for you along with the PDF containing the complete supply list and measurements.

Good Feelings Shadow Stamping Card Tutorial PDF

This card uses one of my card sketches too. These sketches are a great inspiration to help you create. I’ve got my on a ring on my work space so it’s with in easy reach for inspiration.

So today I’m sharing another Card Sketch with you and the PDF so you can make one too to add to your designing tools! This is my Card Sketch #6

Card Sketch #6 PDF

I know, I’m sharing these sketches out of order, but no worries I’ll share them all over time.

Enjoy!

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It’s Another Card Sketch & Card Tutorial too!

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Today’s card uses the same Designer Series Paper that I shared with you in yesterday’s tutorial, the Flowering Zinnias Designer Series Paper (Online Exclusive 163469). This pack of paper with it’s bright colors is perfect for big blocks of color like this card uses. I’ve also used the Soft Shimmer Paper Combo Pack (retiring 161750). After all who doesn’t like a bit of shimmer and shine that this paper and the Adhesive Backed Shinny Sequins (Online Exclusive 133782) give this card.

So without further ado here is the video tutorial for you along with my PDF that you can print and has all the information to create this card.

So Sincere Zinnias Card Tutorial PDF

I’m also sharing another Card Sketch with you and the PDF so you can make one too to add to your designing tools! This is my Card Sketch #4

Card Sketch #4 PDF

I know, I’m sharing these sketches out of order, but no worries I’ll share them all over time. I’ll also be sharing with you how I store mine Card Sketches so they are handy when I’m designing, so watch for that soon.

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