Saturday Sketch #14

 

For this week's sketch card I used the EXCITING TIMES bundle and the BRIGHTS PAINTED PATTERNS 12X12 Designer Series Paper from the May/August 2026 Stampin' Up! catalog. 

The bundle includes a stamp set and Rounded Rectange punch - great for making quick and easy cards.  

The Painted Patterns paper is available in every Stampin' Up! color family - and the 2026-2028 In Color Collection.  This is a great way to make sure you have patterned paper in all of your favorite colors.

I copied an idea I saw in the catalog - and stamped the small "Let's Celebrate" on each of the large polka dots on the patterned paper.

Below is the sketch I used to make today's card.

Measurements for making this card (inches):

• Thick Basic White card stock base: 5-1/2 x 8-1/2; scored at 4-1/4
• CoastalCabana card stock mats: 4 x 4-1/4 & 3 x 4-3/4 
• Striped Patterned Paper: 3-3/4 x 4
• Large Dot Patterned Paper: 2-3/4 x 4-1/2
• Coastal Cabana scrap to punch rectangle and 1-1/4 circle (emboss and then cut in half and attach to both sides of the rectangle punch piece.

Here is the card next to the sketch.

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

Exciting Times Bundle (English) [167881] $39.50	Exciting Times Photopolymer Stamp Set (English) [167875] $19.00	Rounded Rectangle Punch [167880] $25.00
Basic White 8 1/2" X 11" Thick Cardstock [159229] $17.00	Coastal Cabana 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock [131297] $14.00	Brights Painted Patterns 12" X 12" (30.5 X 30.5 Cm) Designer Series Paper [167754] $19.00
Basic Gray Classic Stampin' Pad [149165] $9.00	Hearts Of Love 3 D Embossing Folder [167071] $11.00	Stampin' Dimensionals [104430] $4.25

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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.

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

Petal Pink 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock [146985] $14.00	Lovely Blossoms 12" X 12" (30.5 X 30.5 Cm) Designer Series Paper [167168] $12.50	Secret Sea 12" X 12" (30.5 X 30.5 Cm) Two Tone Cardstock [166709] $10.00
Moody Palette Glossy Dots [167180] $8.00	Stampin' Seal [152813] $8.00	Stampin' Dimensionals [104430] $4.25

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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

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

Real Red 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock [102482] $14.00	Love Notes 6" X 6" (15.2 X 15.2 Cm) Mix & Match Designer Series Paper [166985] $12.50	Brights 6" X 6" (15.2 X 15.2 Cm) Designer Series Paper [165301] $12.50
Basic White 8 1/2" X 11" Cardstock [166780] $14.00	Hearts Of Love 3 D Embossing Folder [167071] $11.00	Stampin' Cut & Emboss Machine [149653] $140.00
Three Banner Punch [167050] $26.00	Real Red Classic Stampin' Pad [147084] $9.00	Moody Palette Glossy Dots [167180] $8.00

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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.  

See all of the Online Exclusives HERE.

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:

Azure Afternoon 8 1/2" X 11" Cardstock [161719] $14.00	Splash Of Sparkles 12" X 12" (30.5 X 30.5 Cm) Specialty Designer Series Paper [167200] $16.50	The Right Words Cling Stamp Set (English) [165316] $26.00
Azure Afternoon Classic Stampin' Pad [161663] $9.00	Stampin' Dimensionals [104430] $4.25	Rhinestone Basic Jewels [144220] $6.00

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