Saturday Sketch #17

Here is the card that I made using the weekly sketch from a demonstrator training group I am in.  I used Celebration Expressions Memories & More cards - which makes this card go together very quickly! 

I am not a huge fan of the color Lemon Lime Twist - so I went out of my comfort zone to use it as the background layer on this card.  I added texture using a retired embossing folder - sorry!  It's hard to keep up with what is still available and what has retired!

I cut a 1-1/2" strip off one of the larger cards (with all the words) then matted it on a slightly larger strip of the NEW Timid Tiger card stock. I layered it on the Lemom Lime Twist layer - I made sure that the word "birthday" was going to show at the bottom right - then I trimmed off the excess.  This piece was then layerd on the Timid Tiger card base.

The square images are about 2" - I cut the candle piece first (making sure I cut between the candles) - and then just used that measurement for the other piece.  The mats are slightly larger.

This pack of cards will be available in the 2025-2026 Stampin' Up! Annual Catalog - beginning May 6.  I will be sharing other cards that I made using these Memories and More cards, in a private customer group - part of "A Card a Day in May" catalog launch event.  If you have purchased from me or attended an event in the past year - make sure you are part of the 2 Sisters Stamping Facebook Group.  Not a member?  Just request to join and answer the questions!

Here is the sketch that I used to make my card.

 

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Saturday Sketch #16

 

Here's a card I made for a sketch challenge.  I used ON THE GO Designer Series Paper for my card.  This paper is part of a suite collection that is an Online Exclusive.  This means you will not see it in any catalog.  There are A LOT of great items that are available online only - so please be sure to check them out! 

Other items I used to make my card are the Textured Notes dies (another online exclusive!) and the Spotlight on Nature dies.

FYI - I fussy cut the suitcase, passport, and umbrella from one of the designer papers.

The "Relax and Enjoy" sentiment is from the stamp set, Notes and Totes.  This is a stamp set that you will be able to purchase beginning May 6, 2025.  It is featured in the new Annual Catalog - and is one of the first bundles I purchased during the demonstrator pre-order.  I can't wait to feature this stamp set in a future post.

Below is the sketch I used to make my card.  As you can see, I strayed a little bit from the original design - but I did use it for inspiration for today's card.

Below are some of the products I used to make my card.  Click on any image for more details and to add it to your shopping bag in my online store.  Remember - you can now earn Stampin' Rewards with every online order of at least $20 (before s/h and tax.)  Use the rewards on your next purchase, or save them for up to a year.

On The Go 12" X 12" (30.5 X 30.5 Cm) Designer Series Paper [165566] $12.50	Basic White 8 1/2" X 11" Thick Cardstock [159229] $11.25	Call Me Clover 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock [146969] $8.50
Textured Notes Dies [165555] $31.00	Spotlight On Nature Dies [163580] $35.00	Paper Snips [103579] $12.00

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Stack, Cut, and Shuffle Card Set

Once a month I teach a "Coffee and Cards" class at one of my city's recreation centers.  This month I had the ladies make a set of 4 cards using some of my retired Designer Series Paper.  I took four pieces of designer paper, cut them all at once following the cutting guide below - then shuffled the pieces around on the four cards.  This is a great way to use up paper - so you can buy more!  And all of the cards will be beautiful because of the color coordination of Stampin' Up! products.

I also cut 4 mats using Night of Navy card stock.  I placed one of each patterned paper pieces onto the mats -and then rearranged them until I was happy with the way they looked.  Because the paper did not have a directional pattern - I was able to make two horizontal cards and two vertical cards.  I layered each mat with the patterned paper onto a regular 5-1/2 x 8-1/2 card base.  I used various punches and dies to add greetings to the cards.

At class - I encouraged the participants to arrange the paper however they wanted - and to check the back side of the paper as well.  They all came up with different cards- which are pictured below!

I love how they all made their cards unique - and especially liked the look of using just two patterns, like in the photo above.  Again, this is a great way to use some of that designer paper that I'm sure you have been hoarding!

If you live in the Chesapeake, Virginia - or any of the surrounding cities - please consider joining me at my next class on Friday, May 30th.  I do not have registration info at this time - so please reach out to me if you are interested and I will send the link when it becomes available.

Be sure to check out the LAST CHANCE LIST for some amazing discounts on retiring products.  They are only available while supplies last - so get them while you can!

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Saturday Sketch #15

Here is a card that I made using a card sketch.  I just recently inked up the SPOTLIGHT ON NATURE stamp set - because I thought it was retiring and wanted to show my customer group what a great stamp set it is.  But - I think it may be sticking around a little while longer - because I did not see it on the last chance list.  Yay!  It's a great set - and the SPOTLIGHT ON NATURE DIES are amazing.  They could be used with almost any stamp set on any card.

Basic Directions for making this card (measurements in inches):

• Fresh Freesia card stock base: 5-1/2 x 8-1/2 
• White layer/embossed using Exposed Brick embossing folder: 4 x 5-1/4
• 3 strips of Subtles Designer Series Paper: 5/8 x 4-1/2 (on the Last Chance List)
• Circle cut from Spotlight on Nature dies
• Flower image is stamped on Thick Basic White card stock (using Fresh Freesia ink) and "fussy cut"
• Greeting is from the Textured Floral stamp set (on the Last Chance List)
• Brass Butteflies

Here is a close up showing the embossing folder detail.  This card is stunning - and really quick easy to make!

Below is the sketch that I used to make my card:

If you would like to purchase any of the products to make this card - please click on the links below to add them to your shopping bag!

Spotlight On Nature Bundle [163581] $52.00	Spotlight On Nature Cling Stamp Set (English) [163579] $23.00	Spotlight On Nature Dies [163580] $35.00	Fresh Freesia 8 1/2" X 11" Cardstock [155613] $11.50
Basic White 8 1/2" X 11" Cardstock [166780] $14.00	Exposed Brick 3 D Embossing Folder [161600] $11.00	Subtles 6" X 6" (15.2 X 15.2 Cm) Designer Series Paper [163776] $12.50	Basic White 8 1/2" X 11" Thick Cardstock [159229] $11.25
Fresh Freesia Classic Stampin' Pad [155611] $9.00	Textured Floral Photopolymer Stamp Set (English) [161229] $24.00	Brushed Brass Butterflies [158136] $10.00

Several of the products I used on my card are on the Last Chance List at a discounted price.  So be sure to look at the list - and don't wait to purchase anything you really want - because they are only available while supplies last. 

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NEW Stampin' Rewards program

The NEW Stampin' Rewards program is here!  Be sure to watch this short video - to learn about the new program.

 

If you would like to read more about this program, please CLICK HERE.

If you still have any questions, please CONTACT ME.

I will still be able to place orders for you, if you would rather not place them online your self.  Again, contact me for more details.

I hope you will agree that this is a great program.  You will be earning rewards on every online purchase of $20 or more.  You can redeem your rewards on your next order - or save up your rewards to help purchase a more expensive item on your wish list!

If you are a Paper Pumpkin subscriber - you will earn rewards each month you purchase the kit!  What a great deal!  You can subscribe to Paper Pumpkin kits BY CLICKING HERE.

Now - go take a look at the LAST CHANCE LIST - and start saving and earning at the same time!  You may want to stock up on card stock - before the price increase in May!

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