Category Archives: Sketches

Silly Safari Thank You Card

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Today’s card is quick and easy and uses my Card Sketch #13 along with the Silly Safari Stamp set (165254).

While this set is part of a money saving bundle and includes a circle punch I’m only using the stamp set for this card.

Bright and cheerful it’s perfect any time of year and of course who doesn’t love a giraffe? Do you ever stamp onto your Designer Series Papers? Check out the upper panel of Darling Duckling Designer Series Paper that I’ve used for this card. It’s added not only color and texture to the top of this card but also a great backdrop for the foliage I’ve stamped too! Why not give it a try?

Here is my video tutorial for you and a PDF with the supplies, step by step directions, and even the video link so everything is in one place when you are ready to craft.

Silly Safari Thank You Card Tutorial PDF

As I mentioned this card uses my Card Sketch #13. These Sketches are great when you need a little inspiration. I’ve been sharing them with you for a while and if you’d like to make them as a reference for you’re crafting too I’ve got a hand PDF that gives you the measurements and more. Put them on a ring or make this little crate I’ve shared with you to keep them on your desk and have them at your finger tips.

Use the color combinations listed on the PDF and you will have a reference for color combos too!

Card Sketch #13 PDF

Enjoy!

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Throw Back Thursday Tutorial with Healing Hugs

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Cold & Flu season isn’t over yet this winter and so I thought I’d share with you another card I created with the Hugs & Healing Stamp set that has been retired. This card uses my Card Sketch #5 which is a versatile sketch that can be used for all kinds of sets.

Done in our soon to be retiring 2024-2026 In Colors Petunia Pop and Pretty in Pink it is perfect for a animal lover this spring.

Here is a quick tutorial for you so you can make this card too.

Hugs & Healing Get Well Card Tutorial PDF

And of course if you’d like to make the card sketch for a handy reference here is that tutorial.

Card Sketch #5 PDF

I keep these cards on my desk. Not only do they give me layouts but they also provide me with color combinations too!

Enjoy and then stop back by tomorrow when I’ll be sharing another tutorial with you.

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Silly Safari Baby Card Tutorial

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I’m back with my weekly tutorial and today I’m sharing a fun little card that uses my card sketch #8. I love this sketch for whimsical cards like this using the Silly Safari Stamp set (165254).

I find this set a lot of fun to work with the images are fun and the sentiments quirky. They are super for all ages and the young at heart. And it also comes in a money saving bundle with a fun circle punch too if you love punches!

Back to today’s tutorial – want to see this fun little card welcoming a new little one?

This card was done in traditional baby colors using the Brights family – you’ll see that the colors Azure Afternoon, Daffodil Delight, and Granny Apple Green have been used. All bright cheerful colors perfect for this type of card.

You’ll love the color family packs of Designer Series Paper that have all 10 colors in them along with 4 fun patterns – they are great when wanting to build your collection and are very versatile too since they come in a 6×6 stack.

Want to see how I created this card? Check out my Video Tutorial and PDF that includes everything you need to get started creating.

Silly Safari Baby Card Tutorial PDF

And of course I’ve got you covered with the Card Sketch too.

Card Sketch #8 PDF

Whether you print out the PDF and put it in a binder or create the card sketch like I did to keep hand on a ring or in a crate. They jump start your creativity!

Click HERE to learn more about my Card Sketch Crate and how to create one for your crafting needs.

Enjoy!

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Silly Safari Go Wild Card Tutorial

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My daughter loves the zoo and always has. When traveling she tries to visit the local zoo or one on the way to her destination. So when I saw the Silly Safari Bundle (165260) in the 2025 Annual Catalog I just knew it was one I had to have!

So for today’s card I’ve used one of my Card Sketches and the sweet little leopard image.

I’ve used my Stampin’ Blends to color him so that I’ve got a bold cheerful look as I teamed up the image with one of the NEW patterns found in the Brights Designer Series Paper Assortment (165301).

Here is a quick video tutorial showing how I created this card along with the PDF which contains a complete supply list, link, measurements and more.

Silly Safari Go Wild Card Tutorial PDF

And as I mentioned I’ve used a Card Sketch for this project. I’ve been giving you a PDF so you can create one too and use it as a design tool too.

Put it on a ring or place it in my little crate that I shared with you HERE the choice is yours!

And when you create the different Card Sketches you’ll also be using color combinations to inspire you! How fun is that?

Card Sketch #1

Check out my other Sketches that I’ve been sharing with you by searching for Card Sketches or looking at the category Sketches here on my blog.

Card Sketch #1 PDF

Enjoy!

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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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