More Saturday Sketches

I'm still trying to catch up with sketch challenges from a demonstrator group  I'm in.  Each week we are given a sketch challenge and I got a little behind this summer - so I'm trying to catch up by posting two sketches this week.  I used some new Online Exlusives to make these cards.

Here is the first card and sketch:

Measurements for making this card:

• Cajun Craze card base: 5 ½  x 8 ½
• Old Olive DSP strip: 2 x 5 ½
• Leaf Pattern DSP circle: Stylish Shape die, 3”
• Crushed Curry strip: 2 ½ x ¾
• Basic White card stock circle for sentiment: Stylish Shapes die, 2”
• Old Olive and Early Espresso die cut pieces: Branching Out dies

 

Here is the second card and sketch:

Measurements for making this card:

• Basic Beige card base: 5 ½  x 8 ½
• Early Espresso card stock layer: 4-3/8 x 3 ¼
• Cajun Craze and Leaf Pattern DSP pieces: 2 x 3
• Basic Beige sentiment piece: Traditional Labels dies
• Early Espresso linen thread and Cajun Craze & gold dots

Here are some of the products I used to make these cards.  You can click on any image to add it to your shopping cart in my online store: 

Gathering Together 12" X 12" (30.5 X 30.5 Cm) Specialty Designer Series Paper [165969] $16.50	Branching Out Bundle (English) [165776] $47.50	Branching Out Photopolymer Stamp Set (English) [165771] $24.00	Branching Out Dies [165775] $29.00
Gathering Moments Cling Stamp Set (English) [165970] $26.00	Stylish Shapes Dies [159183] $30.00	Traditional Labels Dies [165864] $29.00	Cajun Craze 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock [119684] $14.00
Old Olive 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock [100702] $14.00	Early Espresso 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock [119686] $14.00	Crushed Curry 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock [131199] $14.00	Basic Beige 8 1/2" X 11" Cardstock [164511] $14.00
Cajun Craze Classic Stampin' Pad [147085] $9.00	Early Espresso Classic Stampin' Pad [147114] $9.00	Linen Thread [104199] $5.00	Gathering Leaves Embossing Folder [165983] $10.50
Early Espresso & Old Olive Linen Thread Pack [165986] $9.00	Cajun Craze & Gold Dots [165984] $9.00

I posted another card that I made using these products last week - you can see that card by clicking HERE.

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New In Colors: 2025-2027

One of the most exciting things about the new Stampin' Up! Annual Catalog is seeing the new In Colors.  These are five colors that are added to the "core" color collection every year and will remain in  the collection for two years.  This year' s colors are Cloud Cover, Timid Tiger, Darling Duckling, Strawberry Slush, and Secret Sea.  I used these card stock colors to do the "color blocking" and matting on these cards.  

I have used this card layout several times - where I take four pieces of paper and cut into strips vertically and then horizontally.  I wasn't really measuring when I cut the pieces - and didn't realize that I actually cut them the same!  As you can see in the photo above - the top two solid color layers are both long pieces and the bottom two layers are shorter.  For the bottom two cards - I mixed up the pieces so that the same size pieces were NOT next to each other.   It just goes to show you that you can cut the pieces any way you want - and just rearrange them into a pleasining arrangement.

For my very first card - I used the dark blue Secret Sea color as the card base.  It looks nice - that dark color is striking!  But for the other cards I decided to use a white card base - and use the dark blue as a mat layer.  I just had to trim the pieces a little smaller to get the small border showing all around and between the pieces.

For all of the cards, I cut a piece of Florals in Bloom Designer Series Paper with a Secret Sea mat - and layered it in the center of the card.  I added various greeting and embellishments to the cards.

After I made the first card, I decided it could use a little something more.  So ran the card stock pieces through and embossing folder.  It adds a nice detail to the cards.

Then, another idea I had was to use Versamark Ink on the card stock pieces;  I stamped a small floral image around the outside of the car stock pieces.  That adds another pretty detail to the card.

This is a card that you can make with any colors for any occasion.  I hope you will give it a try.

Here are some of the products I used to make my cards.  Click on any image for more information and/or add it to your shopping bag in my online store.

2025–2027 In Color™ 8 1/2" X 11" Cardstock [165623] $14.00	Florals In Bloom 12" X 12" (30.5 X 30.5 Cm) Designer Series Paper [165175] $12.50	Basic White 8 1/2" X 11" Thick Cardstock [159229] $11.25
Eyelet 3D Embossing Folder [163414] $10.00	Versamark Pad [102283] $9.50	Notes & Totes Photopolymer Stamp Set (English) [165239] $19.00
2025–2027 In Color™ Flat Pearls [165192] $8.50	Pack Your Bags Twine Three Pack [165582] $7.00	The Right Words Cling Stamp Set (English) [165316] $26.00

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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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Coffee and Cards

These are the cards we made at my "Coffee and Cards" class - which I teach once a month at a local community center.  If you live in Chesapeake, VA - or any of the nearby towns - please join me for this fun class.  I supply everything that is needed - and provide step by step directions.  But I also give everyone the "freedom" to make each card their own.

I should have taken photos of the finished cards after class - because they made some changes - and they all looked great!

This first card was so quick and easy!  The hardest part was choosing which coordinating colors to use for the card.  I used the beautiful Country Woods designer paper for this card - and it will return in the 2025-2026 Annual Catalog. 

This card was made with some retired designer paper - but perfect for my Coffee and Cards class.  I love how everyone chose a different embossing folder for the Petal Pink layer.  And because Stampin' Up!'s paper has different designs on the front and back - some people chose the opposite sides to make the card.  And a few even rearranged the strips - or where they placed the coffee cup.  I gave them a piece of paper with three cups that they had to "fussy cut."  In my sample - I put two of the cups inside the card!  

The third card is an oldie but goodie.  The design shows off both sides of the paper.  To make the best use of the 12x12 designer paper - I cut the panels at 4" - instead of 4-1/4".

If you have any questions about the measurements or how to make these cards, please EMAIL ME and I would be happy to help!

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Heart Shaped Bundle

I made this card using the Heart Shaped Bundle (pictured below) - which is a set of stamps and coordinating dies that you can choose for free with a qualifying order during Sale-a-bration (now through February 28, 2025.)  This could be the perfect Valentine's Day card for someone special - or it can also be used for a wedding or anniversay by switching out the colors.  I used Real Red card stock for the card base and one layer.  The flowers and mat are made using Pretty in Pink card stock.  I embossed the white layer using the Starstruck embossing folder which is another Sale-a-bration item.

The card above is absolutely the sweetest in Real Life!  I embossed a piece of our new Two-Tone 12 x 12 card stock with the Eyelet 3D embossing folder.  Then I took a sanding sponge and lightly sanded on the embossing - which reveals the white inner core of this card stock.  So pretty!  I stamped the heart image using Pretty in Pink ink - then layered the Soft Sea Foam die cut directly on the stamped image.  The greeting on this card is from the Heart Shaped stamp set and I used a retired punch to make the label.  The white ribbon is a beautiful iridescent - adding a bit of elegance to the card. 

I stamped the heart on this card using Summer Splash ink, and the heart was die cut from Pretty Petunia glimmer paper.

I think these two cards are stunning in their simplicity.  I used Bloom Impressions Designer Series Paper to die cut the hearts.  This pack of paper is another item you could choose for FREE during Sale-a-bration, with a qualifying order. 

Now is the perfect time to stock up on your basics - and splurge on some new stamp sets and dies, so that you can choose one or more of the Sale-a-bration items I featured today.

Visit my online store to see these products - and more!

Real Red 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock

[102482]

$11.50

Pretty In Pink 8 1/2" X 11" Cardstock

[163793]

$11.50

Basic White 8 1/2" X 11" Cardstock

[159276]

$13.00

Petunia Pop 8 1/2" X 11" Cardstock

[163801]

$11.50

Blueberry Bushel 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock

[146968]

$11.50

Melon Mambo 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock

[115320]

$11.50

Soft Sea Foam 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock

[146988]

$11.50

Pretty In Pink Classic Stampin Pad

[163807]

$9.00

Summer Splash Classic Stampin Pad

[163809]

$9.00

Blueberry Bushel Classic Stampin' Pad

[147138]

$9.00

Melon Mambo Classic Stampin' Pad

[147051]

$9.00

Wildflower Celebrations 12" X 12" (30.5 X 30.5 Cm) Two Tone Cardstock

[166627]

$12.00

Eyelet 3 D Embossing Folder

[163414]

$10.00

Iridescent 1/2" (1.3 Cm) Striped Trim

[163299]

$8.50

Unbounded Beauty 12" X 12" (30.5 X 30.5 Cm) Designer Series Paper

[163372]

$12.50

Stylish Shapes Dies

[159183]

$30.00

2024–2026 In Color™ Glimmer 12" X 12" (30.5 X 30.5 Cm) Specialty Paper

[163771]

$11.00

These are the Sale-a-Brations Items that I featured today: 

Heart Shaped Bundle (English)

[164953]

Starstruck Embossing Folder

[164972]

Bloom Impressions 12" X 12" (30.5 X 30.5 Cm) Designer Series Paper

[164944]

Please contact me if you have any questions!

Thanks for stopping by!

Kathy