By nature, I enjoy the season I’m currently living in. However, I can affirmatively claim that FALL is my favorite!
The new “Changing Leaves” bundle was sitting on my craft desk (freshly upacked from a pre-order for new Online Exclusives coming July 2nd) when I saw the TGIF Sketch Challenge – so here we are:
The simplicity of this sketch allows the details of the stamped image and the hybrid embossing folder to take center stage:
These are the colors I chose for my card:
Clever crafters may be asking, “Does Stampin’ Up! have Mossy Meadow ribbon? Or Blackberry Bliss jute twine?” and the answer is NO!But you CAN color the Basic Beige ribbon with the dark Mossy Meadow Stampin’ Blend Marker and the Moody Mauve jute trim with the Blackberry Bliss Stampin’ Blend Marker! Because the blends markers are alcohol-based, it doesn’t take long for the trims to dry before adding them to your paper creations.
Being able to order new products EARLY is one of the perks of being a demonstrator! Don’t suffer from FOMO…you can join my Sprinkled Ink team of demonstrators whenever you are ready.
As we approach the half-way point of Sale-a-Bration (or SAB- the biggest party of the year for Stampin’ Up!), it’s time to show a little love for the Designer Series Paper (DSP) you could choose free with a qualifying order…and stick around for a late-January-ONLY offer!
Giving your creativity a few parameters makes it EASIER to use your imagination, and a SKETCH helps to narrow down your options.
Measurements for this sketch (you can adjust sizes to work for you):
Card Base: 8-1/2″ x 5-1/2″ scored at 4-1/4″
Layer One: 4″ x 5-1/4″
Layer Two: 2-3/4″ square on a 3″ square mat
Layer Three: 2″ x 3″ on a 2-1/8″ x 3-1/8″ mat
Layer Four: 3-1/2″ x 3/4″
Once you’ve found a fun template for a card, just plug in the pieces, and nothing could be easier than patterned paper!
A version for mom using the Softly Stippled DSP. Substitute the strip on top with a length of lovely ribbon. The Brushed Brass Butterflies pull the gold thread from the bow to help catch mom’s eye.
Be BRAVE: Turn the sketch sideways or flip-flop it and it looks completely different! Flight & Airy DSP is delicate and delightful, the fluffy birds being my favorite! The sayings for the previous 3 cards all came from the Heartfelt Hellos stamp set, which is also a Sale-a-Bration option.
Next, the Sunny Days Designer Series Paper was delightful to pair with the “Playing in the Rain” bundle for a card to uplift and bring sunshine!
Finally, the Most Adored Specialty Designer Series Paper has Red & Pink patterns on one side, with gold foiled designs on the opposite sides: Use them for Valentines or Weddings! I embossed sentiments from the Heartfelt Hexagon stamp set on both cards.
I walked through making most of these cards with tips to help you choose patterns and layer nicely in this video tutorial:
SO WHAT’S THE SPECIAL OFFER??
While all of these papers are available through the end of February (while supplies last), for the next 3 days – through January 31, 2024 –place a $50+ order from my Stampin’ Store and you’ll receive a 4″ x 6″ piece of EVERY Sale-a-Bration Designer Series Paper as a thank you from me! That’s 30 pieces total.
Thanks for visiting and learning all about using a card sketch. Now get off the computer and get your fingers inky!
Crafter problems: Losing sleep over a project that you’ve dreamed up! That was the situation last night because I was too excited about making this idea come to life:
But I’m getting ahead of myself…
This simple pop-up card uses WINDOW sheets (spiralized) to make the bees buzz with a message of love on Valentine’s Day! The front of the card:
I actually made TWO versions with the Bee My Valentine suite AND a Sale-a-Bration specialty paper (which I’ll show you after the video). They are very easy to create and will be buzz-worthy when my grandkids open them!
Here’s the tutorial video:
It’s your last chance to sign up for myJanuary VIRTUAL Class, featuring the Bee My Valentine bundle
-OR- stamps and punches you may already have! Click the image for more info:
Stampin’ Up! Sale-a-Bration is in full swing, and you could choose the Most Adored Specialty Designer Series Paper as a free product with $50 order before it ends on 2/29/24 (or the paper is sold out), in which case, you could ALSO make this version of the Spiral Pop-Up Card:
One side of the paper is Flirty Flamingo and Real Red and the other side is white and GOLD FOIL, which will be perfect to have on hand for wedding season and anniversaries.
When you checkout from my Stampin’ Store, you’ll be prompted to choose Sale-a-Bration product(s) you qualify for! Here’s a cart I’ve started for you (add or take out, as you wish):
Stampin’ Up! catalogs are the first place I look for crafting inspiration! Today I “CASED” a card from the 2023-2024 Annual catalog, but used a completely different set of products!
This was my inspiration (from page 101 of the catalog and the Seaside Bay stamp set):
The “Bee Mine Valentine” suite will arrive on January 4, 2024 for customers, and demonstrators got to pre-order it (a lovely perk of joining!), so I used the stamps, punch, ribbon and Designer Series Paper from the suite of products to copy the layout above. Here’s my version:
The face on that bee just makes me giggle. I imagine he feels like I do occasionally when I tell my husband, “I’ll always love you, I just don’t like you right now.”
Rather than stamping the background, I used a piece of the Bee Mine Designer Series Paper. It’s adorable bees, flowers and honey images on one side are complemented by the opposite side by whimsical, brightly colored designs.
Patterned paper is one of those crafting staple products that help make every project perfect, and you may want a piece of EVERY design in the new mini catalog…don’t worry, I’VE GOT YOU!
48 6″x6″ pieces of Designer Series Paper: One of EACH paper in the mini catalog, including specialty papers!
Only $22 shipped to you (U.S. addresses only) or $18 if you pick up from me in Hurricane, UT.
Deadline to reserve your paper share: January 6th, 2024
Creative Juice by Loni 