Saturday, March 21, 2026

Saturday Sketch #7


Here's another sketch card for you - a quick and easy card that you could make using almost any pack of Designer Series Paper (DSP.)

The greeting on this card is from the Fabulous Sayings stamp set, which was January's Product of the Month.  Unfortuately, this set is no longer available - but there are several other products you can purchase for just $5, when you place a $75 order from my ONLINE STORE.

See the available Products of the Month HERE.



I followed the sketch almost exactly as shown - but I did mat two of the DSP pieces to make them "pop" a bit more.  

Measurements for today's card (inches): 

  • Petal Pink card base: 5-1/2 x 8-1/2; scored at 4-1/4
  • Secret Sea  DSP strip: 1 x 5
  • Secret Sea mat: 3-5/8 x 3-1/8
  • Bold Floral DSP layer: 3-1/2 x 3
  • Secret Sea banner piece: 3-1/2 x 3/4; ends cut into a dovetail using scissors
  • Secret Sea mat: 2-7/8 x 1-7/8
  • Petal Pink DSP layer (for stamping sentiment): 2-3/4 x 1-3/4

*Note: for the Secret Sea mat layers, I used 12 x 12 two-tone card stock.  This card stock is a lighter weight than our regular 8-1/2 x 11 cards stock, which reduces the bulk/thickness of the finished card.





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Saturday, March 14, 2026

Saturday Sketch #6


Here's a card that I made using a sketch, from a demonstrator training group that I'm in.  I used the Love Notes 6x6 Mix & Match Designer Series Paper, which is featured in the Stampin' Up! Jan/Apr 2026 mini catalog.  This was a fun pack of paper for making Valentine Cards - but like most double-sided paper, you could use it for other occassions, now that Valentine's Day is over.  (Or use the paper to scrapbook your Valentine's Day memories!)


As you can see, my card is almost exactly like the sketch.  When I first start "playing" with a pack of paper - or if I am in a creative slump - I find that using a sketch is a great way to get a card completed.

Measurements for today's card (inches): 

  • Real Red card base: 5-1/2 x 8-1/2; scored at 4-1/4
  • Light Pink DSP layer: 3-1/2 x 5
  • White layer (embossed): 4 x 2-3/4
  • Thin DSP strip: 1/2 x 5-1/2
  • The heart pieces were cut from the DSP and Real Red card stock using retired dies (sorry!)
  • DSP with XOXO: Three Banner Punch




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Saturday, March 7, 2026

Saturday Sketch #5


Here's a quick and easy card that I made using a sketch challenge from a demonstrator group I am in.  I decided to use the Splash of Sparkles Designer Series Paper to make my card.  This paper is an Online Exclusive - so maybe you have missed seeing it.  The paper pack includes some bright bold patterns - with foil accents - great for birthday cards.  

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Measurements to make this card:

  • Azure Afternoon card base: 5-1/2 x 8-1/2 scored at 4-1/4 
  • Patterned Paper pieces: 5 x 1-3/4  (two of them)
  • Layer under the greeting piece: 3-1/2 x 2-1/2
  • Sentiment piece: 5-1/2 x 1; edges puched with (retired) punch; left edge folded towards front


Here are some of the products I used to make my card:


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Saturday, February 28, 2026

Saturday Sketch #4

Here's another card that I made using a sketch challenge from a demonstrator group I am in, using the Hobby Haven Designer Series paper.  

This pack of paper is great for making cards for your friends who like sewing/knitting, books/reading, spas, baking, and plants.  

This paper pack also includes two sheets of coordinating die cuts - making it a perfect pack for scrapbooking on these same themes.


As you can see from the sketch - I used the basic sketch idea - but modified it quite a bit.  I did not want to cover too much of the Designer Series Paper - so I made the tag smaller and moved it up higher on the card.  I substitued the oval element for a "fussy cut" sentiment (from the Notes & Totes stamp set.)  I also added a greeting above the patterned paper.

I used the Hobby Haven Designer Series Paper to make another sketch card.  You can see that card BY CLICKING HERE.


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