Sketch Challenge - Earthen Textures

Boy, did I have a hard time with this sketch challenge. I went through 3 different stamp sets before I settled on the Earthen Textures set.

 
 

This is the sketch from the Splitcoaststampers Sketch Challenge. What do you think? What would you make?

You can click on the sketch to see other projects posted for this week’s challenge.

 
 

Tips & Instructions

  • Pool Party Card Base - 5 1/2 x 8 1/2, score at 4 1/4

  • Softly Stippled Designer Series Paper (light gray) - 5 1/4 x 4

  • Basic White - Die Cut using the Countryside Corners Dies. Adhere to the center of the Designer Series Paper layer and emboss using the Painted Texture 3D Embossing Folder. Adhere to the card base.

  • Die cut pots from Softly Stippled Designer Series Paper using the Earthen Textures Dies.

  • Die Cut the top piece from Pool Party Cardstock and the design from Copper Clay and adhere to the pots.

  • On Basic White stamp the wheat in Wild Wheat ink and the branch in Copper Clay ink. Die cut with coordinating dies.

  • Die cut the palm branch from a piece of the Designer Series Paper.

  • Adhere the greenery pieces behind the pots and adhere pots to the card.

  • Stamp sentiment on 1/2” strip of Basic White in Copper Clay Ink. Trim ends at an angle and adhere to the card with Dimensionals.

 
 

On the inside layer (4 x 5 1/4) stamp the small pot and sentiment in Copper Clay ink. Cover the pot up to the top edge with a Post-It Note and stamp the wheat in Wild Wheat ink, stamping a second time without re-inking.

 
 

I love all the texture on this card.

 
 

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Sketch Saturday - Flower Cart

Here’s my card for this week’s sketch challenge. I had a hard time with the background strips but I think this works. The pretty flowers are from the Flower Cart Stamp Set.

 
 

The sketch I used is from the weekly Atlantic Sketch Challenge. This was a challenge for sure. I didn’t want the background to be too busy so I stuck with the same color.

 
 

Tips & Instructions

  • Thick Basic White Card Base - 5 1/2 x 8 1/2, score at 4 1/4

  • Basic White Layer - 5 1/4 x 4

  • Four strips of patterned paper - 5 1/4 x 15/16 I used the Pebble Path In Color Designer Series Paper. Adhere the strips to the Basic White layer. I started with both outside strips and adhered them right up to the edge. Adhere the center strips leaving equal amounts of white space between.

  • Fresh Freesia Layer - 3 3/4 x 3 Stamp the sentiment in Versamark Ink on the Fresh Freesia Layer. Heat emboss with White Embossing Powder.

  • Basic White Square - 2 3/4 x 2 3/4 Stamp the flower pots in Pebbled Path ink. Stamp the greenery in Garden Green ink. Stamp the flowers in Fresh Freesia ink.

  • Adhere the square to the Fresh Freesia Layer. Wrap a piece of Pebbled Path Textured Ribbon around the layer and adhere to the back. Adhere layer to the card with Dimensionals.

  • Tie bow with ribbon and adhere with a Glue Dot.

  • Add some Fresh Freesia Tinsel Gems.

 
 

On the inside layer (4 x 5 1/4) stamp sentiment and single flower pot in Pebbled Path ink. Stamp the greenery in Garden Green and the flowers in Fresh Freesia inks.

 
 

I love how nicely the greenery and flowers stamp together. I stamped the greenery first and it was easy to line up the flowers.

 
 

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Double Z Fun Fold Cards

These Double Z Fold cards are so fun. I made one a Father’s Day Card with the Trusty Tool Box paper and the other is so pretty with the Softly Stippled paper.

 
 

Watch the video to see step-by-step instructions and then click the Project Sheet for printable instructions with measurements.

This card was made using the Trusty Toolbox Designer Series Paper which is free during Sale-a-bration with a $50 order in the US. The sentiment is from the Gone Fishing Stamp Set.

 
 

I just love this Softly Stippled Designer Series Paper and it works so well with the Softly Sophisticated Stamp Set. Both are free during Sale-a-bration with qualifying orders.

 
 
 
 

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Planted Paradise - Just A Note

I finally used the Planted Paradise Stamp Set. It’s one of the first sets I got from the new Mini Catalog and I can’t believe I never used it.

 
 

The colors are from my monthly Inspiration Calendar - Pebbled Path, Boho Blue and Misty Moonlight. It’s an odd thing to use this stamp set without a green but I think it works.

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Tips & Instructions

  • Boho Blue Card Base - 5 1/2 x 8 1/2, score at 4 1/4

  • In Color Designer Series Paper (Boho Blue) - 5 1/2 x 4 1/4, adhere to the card base.

  • Basic White Square - 3 x 3, stamp pot in Misty Moonlight ink, leaf grouping in Pebbled Path, stamping off first and the sprigs in Pebbled Path directly. Adhere to a 3 1/4 x 3 1/4 Boho Blue Square.

  • Basic White - 3 1/2 x 4 1/2, stamp sentiment in Misty Moonlight ink. Lay the squares over this layer to determine placement of the sentiment.

  • Adhere the squares to the white layer with Dimensionals. Adhere layer to card.

  • Add some Misty Moonlight Tinsel Gems to the flowers on the pot and then a few on the card.

 
 

On the inside layer (4 x 5 1/4) stamp a pot in Misty Moonlight ink and the leaves and sprigs like the front.

 
 

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Sketch Challenge - Sweet Citrus

I was going to make a Valentine’s Day card for this week’s sketch challenge but decided to freshen it up and use the Sweet Citrus products.

 
 

This is the sketch I used from the weekly Splitcoaststampers Sketch Challenge. I’m on the team so get an early peek at the sketches and make a card to post in their gallery.

You can click on the sketch to see the other projects made for this week’s challenge.

 
 

Tips & Instructions

  • Pumpkin Pie Card Base - 5 1/2 x 8 1/2, score at 4 1/4.

  • Sunny Days Designer Series Paper Layer - 5 1/4 x 4 (the pattern is Petal Pink but it works with the Pumpkin Pie)

  • Basic White Layer - 5 1/4 x 1 3/4, stamp sentiment on top, right area in Pumpkin Pie ink. Adhere to the Designer Series Paper Layer.

  • Pumpkin Pie Strip - 5 1/4 x 1, adhere to the layers.

  • Wrap Natural Wavy Trim around the layers and adhere in the back. I used Scotch Tape. Adhere layer to the card base.

  • Stamp the citrus rinds on Basic White in Pumpkin Pie ink. Stamp the flesh/inside in Pumpkin Pie ink, stamping off first to get a lighter shade. Die cut and emboss using the Hybride Embossing Folder. Adhere to the card using Dimensionals on the top one.

  • Add some Iridescent Pastel Gems.

 
 

On the inside layer (4 x 5 1/4) stamp sentiment in Pumpkin Pie ink. Add a 5 1/4 x 3/4 strip of the Designer Series Paper.

 
 

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Sketch Saturday - Flight & Airy

I made this pretty card for this week’s sketch challenge using the Flight & Airy Designer Series Paper. Sale-a-bration is almost over and this is a free product through the end of February with a qualifying order.

 
 

The sketch is from the Atlantic Hearts Sketch Challenge. I love doing their challenges.

 
 

Tips & Instructions

  • Pecan Pie Card Base - 4 1/4 x 11, score at 5 1/2 (top folding)

  • Basic White - 4 1/8 x 5 3/8, adhere to the card base.

  • Flight & Airy Designer Series Paper - 2 x 5 3/8, adhere to card.

  • Pecan Pie Strip - 3/4 x about 4, banner one end (I used the Banners Pick A Punch). Emboss using the Cane Weave 3D Embossing Folder. Adhere to card.

  • Using the 3rd from largest circle, die cut a pattern with a bird from the Flight & Airy Designer Series Paper.

  • Using the 2nd from largest circle, die cut a piece of Pecan Pie. Adhere behind the circle with the bird and then adhere to the card with Dimensionals.

  • Stamp sentiment on scrap of Basic White in Pecan Pie ink and punch using the Double Oval Punch. Adhere to the card with Dimensionals.

  • Add some Pecan Pie Opaque Faceted Gems.

 
 

On the inside layer (4 x 5 1/4 add a 3/4 x 4 strip of the Designer Series Paper.

 
 

I love the Flight and Airy Designer Series Paper. The patterns have a pretty watercolor look to them.

 
 

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Slide & Lock Fun Fold Cards

These Slide & Lock cards are so cool. You slide up the sentiment and the card will open like a gate fold style card.

 
 

Watch the video to see step-by-step instructions to make these cards and then click the Project Sheet button below to get a printable pdf with measurements and instructions.

 
 

This card is a great masculine card I made with the Rock & Roll Designer Series Paper and Rock Star Bundle.

 
 

I love the Poetic Expressions Designer Series Paper. The patterns and colors are gorgeous. The sentiment is from the Heartfelt Hexagon Stamp Set and it coordinates with the Hexagon Punch.

 
 

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Stippled Roses Birthday Wishes

The large floral image in the Stippled Roses Stamp Set is gorgeous. I colored the stamp with Stampin’ Write Markers to get the 2 different colors.

 
 

The color combo that I used is from my Inspiration Calendar - Moody Mauve, Basic Gray and Granny Apple Green. You can get my calendar each month when you subscribe to my email list.

 
 

Tips & Instructions

  • Thick Basic White Card Base - 5 1/2 x 8 1/2, score at 4 1/4

  • Basic Gray Layer - 5 1/4 x 4, emboss using the Softly Sophisticated Embossing Folder and adhere to the card base.

  • Color the large stamp using Stampin’ Write Markers. Color the roses in Moody Mauve and the leaves in Granny Apple Green. Breath on the stamp to moisten it and stamp on Basic White.
    Note - Be sure NOT to use Stampin’ Blends Markers.

  • Stamp the large branch on Basic White in Granny Apple Green Ink.

  • Die cut both stamped images using the coordinating dies.

  • Cut the branch down and adhere each piece behind the large floral image. Adhere to the card with Dimensionals.

  • Stamp the sentiment on a 1/2” strip of Basic White in Moody Mauve ink. Trim both ends on an angle and adhere to the card with Dimensionals.

  • Add some Moody Mauve Dots.

 
 

On the inside layer (5 1/4 x 4) stamp part of the large floral image in Basic Gray ink and sentiment in Moody Mauve ink. The inside sentiment is from the Irresistible Blooms Stamp Set.

 
 

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Sketch Saturday - Playing In The Rain

Here’s my card for this week’s Splitcoaststampers Sketch Challenge. I used the Sunny Days Designer Series Paper which coordinates well with the Cloud Punch and Playing In The Rain Stamp Set.

 
 

This is the sketch I used. You can click on it to see the other projects posted for this week’s challenge.

 
 

Tips & Instructions

  • Shaded Spruce Card Base - 5 1/2 x 8 1/2, score at 4 1/4

  • Sunny Days Designer Series Paper (striped pattern) - 5 3/8 x 4 1/8, adhere to the card base.

  • Sunny Days Designer Series Paper (cloud pattern) - 4 7/8 x 2 3/4, adhere to the card.

  • Basic White - punch using the Cloud Punch. Stamp sentiment in Shaded Spruce ink. Adhere to the card with Dimensionals.

  • Shaded Spruce - 1/2” strip. Punch 3 arrows using the Banners Pick A Punch. Adhere to card.

  • Add some Pool Party Glossy Dots

 
 

On the inside layer (5 1/4 x 4) stamp rabbit in Black Memento Ink. Color using Stampin’ Blends Markers. I used Light Shaded Spruce for the coat, Light Pool Party for the puddle and Light Petal Pink for ears, nose and face.

 
 

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Sketch Saturday - Happiest Birthday

Here’s my card for this week’s Atlantic Hearts Sketch Challenge. I used the Bright & Beautiful Designer Series Paper which has a great striped pattern for this sketch.

 
 

This is the sketch for the weekly challenge.

 
 

Tips & Instructions

  • Berry Burst Card Base - 5 1/2 x 8 1/2, score at 4 1/4

  • Bright & Beautiful Designer Series Paper Layer - 5 1/2 x 3, adhere to the bottom of the card front.

  • Basic White Layer - 5 1/2 x 2, emboss using the crosshatch folder from the Basics 3D Embossing Folders. Adhere to the top portion of the card front overlapping the striped layer.

  • Berry Burst Strip - 5 1/2 x 3/4, adhere across the seam.

  • Stamp sentiment from the So Refreshing Stamp Set in Berry Burst ink. Die Cut using the label from the All That Dies. Adhere to the card with Dimensionals.

  • Punch 3 hears from Berry Burst using the Bee Builder Punch and adhere with Mini Dimensionals.

  • Add some Berry Burst Tinsel Gems.

 
 

On the inside layer (5 1/4 x 4) stamp sentiment in Berry Burst ink. The stamp is from the Charming Sentiments Stamp Set. Adhere a 5 1/2 x 3/4 strip of the Designer Series Paper.

 
 

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W-V Fun Fold Cards

These pretty W-V Fun Fold cards are easy to make and so fun to open. Change up the patterned paper and sentiment and make them for any occasion.

 
 

Watch the video to see step-by-step instructions and the products that I used. Below is a button you can click on to get a Project Sheet that you can print out with the measurements and instructions.

 
 

This card was made using the bright and fun Lighter Than Air Designer Series Paper and Hot Air Balloon Bundle.

 
 

I used the Sunny Days Designer Series Paper for this card. It’s a Sale-a-bration product that you can get for free with a qualifying order during February, 2024.

 
 

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Ice Cream Swirl Birthday Card

This is my first time using the Ice Cream Swirl Bundle. It has great images and dies to create a scrumptious ice cream cone.

 
 

I used the color combo from my Inspiration Calendar - Poppy Parade, Petal Pink and Crumb Cake. You can get my calendar each month when you subscribe to my email list.

 
 

Tips & Instructions

  • Poppy Parade Card Base - 5 1/4 x 8 1/2, score at 4 1/4

  • Basic White Layer - cut using the largest Deckled Rectangles Dies.

  • Crumb Cake - die cut ice cream cone with the embossing piece inside the frame.

  • Stamp the ice cream in Petal Pink ink and color with a Light Petal Pink Stampin’ Blends Marker. Die cut with the coordinating open die.

  • Petal Pink - die cut the top swirl layer of the ice cream and adhere to the stamped image.

  • Stamp the cherry in Black Memento ink and color with a Poppy Parade Stampin’ Blends Marker. Die cut with coordinating die and adhere to the ice cream.

  • Adhere the ice cream to the cone. Be sure you check the height of the image so it fits on the front layer. I had to move the ice cream down on the cone to shorten it up.

  • Poppy Parade - die cut the sprinkles and adhere to the cone.

  • Lay the cone on the white layer to determine placement for the stamped sprinkles and sentiment. Stamp in Poppy Parade ink.

  • Adhere the ice cream cone to the white layer with Dimensionals and adhere layer to the card base.

 
 

Cut another large rectangle using the Deckled Rectangles Dies for the inside layer. Stamp sentiment and sprinkles in Poppy Parade ink.

 
 

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Sketch Challenge - Happy Birthday Card

I love the Mini Alphabet Dies. You can write whatever you want and the size is perfect, not too big and not too small.

 
 

I made this card for the weekly Splitcoaststampers Sketch Challenge. Here’s the sketch I used. You can see the other projects posted for this week’s challenge by clicking on the sketch.

 
 

Tips & Instructions

  • Berry Burst Card Base - 4 1/4 x 11, score at 5 1/2 (top folding), round the top corners.

  • Delightful Floral Designer Series Paper (floral pattern) - 5 1/4 x 4, round the top corners and adhere to the card base.

  • Delightful Floral Designer Series Paper (pink) - 4 x 3. Cut the triangle at the bottom to look like a word bubble. Round all 4 corners.

  • Berry Burst Strip 4 x 1, lay behind the bottom of the Designer Series Paper layer and cut to get the same shape. Round the ends and adhere behind the Designer Series Paper layer leaving a border.

  • Berry Burst - cut the letters using the Mini Alphabet Dies. I cut the full sheet of letters and then went back to cut another P and Y and the ! Adhere the letters to the word bubble.
    TIP - I used a Post It Note to help get the letters glued down straight. Put the Post It Note where you want the bottom of the letters to sit and glue them down one by one.

  • Adhere the word bubble r to the card base.

  • Add some Berry Burst Tinsel Gems.

 
 

On the inside layer (5 1/4 x 4 - round top corners) stamp the sentiment in Berry Burst ink and the leaves in Pretty Peacock ink.

 
 

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Sketch Saturday - Rock Star

I love a black and white card and the Rock & Roll Designer Series Paper is so perfect for a masculine card.

 
 

I made the card for this week’s Atlantic Hearts Sketch Challenge. This was an easy sketch, just get some coordinating patterned paper and maybe an embossed layer to get started.

 
 

Tips & Instructions

  • Basic Black Card Base - 5 1/2 x 8 1/2, score at 4 1/4

  • Basic White Layer - 5 1/4 x 4, emboss using the dots folder from the Basics 3D Embossing Folders. Adhere to the card base.

  • Cut 2 different patterns from the Rock & Roll Designer Series Paper to 4 x 5 1/4. Cut each piece to create a triangle. You can use scrap paper first if you want to play around with the triangles. Using a narrow strip of Basic Black and adhere along the edge of the triangle that will meet the embossed layer.

  • Adhere the triangles to the card as shown in the picture.

  • Stamp sentiment in Black Memento ink on Basic White. Cut with the Deckled Circle Dies.

  • Die cut a piece of Basic Black using the next size up of the Deckled Circle Dies. Adhere to sentiment circle.

  • Fussy cut one of the guitars from the Designer Series Paper. Adhere to the sentiment label using a little Liquid Glue on the edge that sits on the sentiment. Add Dimensionals to the back of the sentiment label and guitar and adhere to the card.

  • Add some black Adhesive-Backed Sparkle Gems.

 
 

On the inside layer (5 1/4 x 4) stamp sentiment in Black Memento ink. Add a 4 x 3/4 strip of the Designer Series Paper. I cut a piece of the pattern that has the radio, speakers, turntable, etc.

 
 

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Pop Up Block Cards

The Pop Up Block Fun Fold Card design is so cool. It looks complicated but once you break down the steps, you just repeat them for each block.

 
 

Watch the video to see step-by-step instructions to make these cards. Below is a link to a Project Sheet that you can print out and save for reference.

 
 

This pretty Valentine’s Day card was made using the Most Adored Designer Series Paper and Adoring Hearts Bundle. The bundle includes dies with a coordinating embossing folder that work together with one pass through your die-cutting machine.

 
 

The Forever Love Specialty Designer Series Paper is just gorgeous. This card could be used for a wedding or anniversary!

 
 

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Hot Air Balloon Birthday Card

Here’s a fun birthday card I made using the Hot Air Balloon Bundle. For the heart shaped balloons I colored a piece of Basic White Cardstock with Stampin’ Blends, cut them with the die and then cut with the overlaying die using the same color cardstock.

 
 

The color combo I used to make this card is from my Inspiration Calendar - Fresh Freesia, Gorgeous Grape and Lemon Lolly. You can get this calendar each month when you subscribe to my email list.

 
 

Tips & Instructions

  • Gorgeous Grape Card Base - 4 1/4 x 11, score at 5 1/2 (top folding)

  • Basic White Layer - 5 1/4 x 4, emboss using the Painted Texture 3D Embossing Folder. Adhere to card base.

  • Stamp the large balloon and sentiment in Gorgeous Grape ink on scraps of Basic White. Die cut with the coordinating dies. Adhere sentiment to balloon.

  • Color scraps of Basic White using Light Fresh Freesia and Light Lemon Lolly Stampin’ Blends. Die cut using the heart die from set. Die cut a scrap of Fresh Freesia and Lemon Lolly using the heart layering die. Adhere the layering heart to matching plain heart.

  • Die cut the basket for the large balloon from Gorgeous Grape.

  • Adhere the heart shaped balloons to the white layer. Adhere the large balloon with Dimensionals. Adhere the basket below the large balloon.

  • Add some Rainbow Adhesive-Backed Dots.

 
 

On the inside layer (5 1/4 x 4) stamp sentiment in Gorgeous Grape ink. Stamp the balloon in Fresh Freesia ink. Stamp the 4 striped image direct and then the 3 striped image but stamping off first to get the lighter shade. Stamp basket in Fresh Freesia ink.

 
 

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Sketch Challenge - Garden Meadow

Here’s my card for this weeks sketch challenge. I love the Blackberry Bliss and Fresh Freesia colors together with the embossed white triangles at the top and bottom.

 
 

The sketch I used is from the weekly Splitcoaststampers Sketch Challenge. You can click on the sketch to see the other cards posted for this week’s challenge.

 
 

Tips & Instructions

  • Blackberry Bliss Card Base - 5 1/2 x 8 1/2, score at 4 1/4

  • Flight & Airy Designer Series Paper - 5 1/4 x 4, adhere to the card base.

  • Basic White Layer - 5 1/4 x 4, emboss using the crosshatch folder from the Basics 3D Embossing Folder. Cut the middle out at a diagonal to create 2 triangles. You can do this with scrap paper to get the size and angles you want and then use them as a template to cut your embossed layer. Adhere to the top and bottom of the card.

  • Blackberry Bliss - 4 x 3/4, emboss with the dots folder from the Basics 3D Embossing Folder. Adhere to card.

  • Using the Stylish Shapes Dies cut the bird on the branch from the Designer Series Paper. I used the second from largest circle die. Cut the largest circle from Blackberry Bliss and adhere to create a mat. Adhere to card with Dimensionals.

  • Stamp sentiment on scrap of Basic White in Blackberry Bliss ink and fussy cut. Adhere to the card with Dimensionals.

  • Add some Fresh Freesia Tinsel Gems.

 
 

I used another 5 1/4 x 4 piece of the designer series paper for the inside layer. Cut a piece of Basic White at 4 3/4 x 3 1/4 and stamp the sentiment in Blackberry Bliss Ink. Adhere layers.

 
 

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Hooray For Surprises - Sending Love Card

This card can be used for Valentine’s Day of course, but it can be a birthday or just a card to brighten someone’s day, sending love to them.

 
 

The paper I used for the background layer is from the Sale-a-bration Most Adored Designer Series Paper. It has beautiful gold foiled patterns on one side and reds, pinks and white on the other.

You can get this for FREE during Sale-a-bration with a $50 (USD) purchase.

 
 

Tips & Instructions

  • Real Red Card Base - 5 1/2 x 8 1/2, score at 4 1/4

  • Basic White Layer - 5 1/8 x 3 7/8

  • Most Adored Designer Series Paper Layer - 5 x 3 3/4, adhere to the white layer. Wrap a piece of Real Red Ribbon around and adhere to the back of the layers. Adhere layers to card base.

  • Stamp sentiment in Real Red ink on a scrap of Basic White and cut using the heart from the Hooray For Surprises Dies. Adhere to the card with Dimensionals.

  • Tie a bow with the ribbon and adhere to the card with Glue Dot.

  • Add an Adhesive-Backed Heart. It’s Petal Pink but I think it works.

 
 

On the inside layer (5 1/4 x 4) stamp the sentiment in Real Red ink and the small hearts in Flirty Flamingo ink.

 
 

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Sketch Saturday - Bee My Valentine

Here’s my card for this week’s sketch challenge using products from the Bee Mine Suite.

 
 

The sketch I used is from the Atlantic Hearts Sketch Challenge.

 
 

Tips & Instructions

  • Sweet Sorbet Card Base - 5 1/2 x 8 1/2, score at 4 1/4

  • Basic White Layer - 5 1/4 x 4

  • Cut 2 diamonds from the Bee Mine Designer Series Paper using the 3rd from largest diamond shape from the Stylish Shapes Dies. (They measure 1 7/8 x 1 7/8 if you don’t have the dies.)

  • Cut a Basic White diamond using the 4th using the 2nd from largest diamond shape. (It measures 2 3/8 x 2 3/8)

  • Cut a 2 1/2 x 2 1/2 diamond from Sweet Sorbet.

  • Stamp the bee and wings on scraps of Basic White and punch with the coordinating punch. I used Daffodil Delight on the body and Black Memento on the stripes and face. For the wings I stamped the outline in Sweet Sorbet ink and then for the filler, I used Sweet Sorbet ink but stamped off on a piece of scrape to get a lighter shade.

  • Stamp the sentiment and dashed line with Sweet Sorbet on the white square but position it as a diamond first. .Adhere the wings to the bee and then the bee to the diamond.

  • Adhere the white diamond to the Sweet Sorbet diamond.

  • Adhere the smaller diamonds to the white layer. Adhere the large diamond to the middle with Dimensionals.

  • Add some hears from the Adhesive-Backed Hearts & Flowers pack.

 
 

On the inside layer (5 1/4 x 4) stamp the bee, dashed line, wings and face using the same colors you used on the card front. Stamp sentiment with Sweet Sorbet ink.

 
 

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Pretty Split Front Cards

These Split Front card is a great design to highlight your favorite patterned paper. I used the Perennial Lavender Designer Series Paper on one and the Flight & Airy Paper on the other.

 
 

Watch the video to learn how to make a template that you can use to created these cards. Once you have the template you can use it with different patterned papers, cardstock or embossed papers.

You can click on the button to get a printable Project Sheet with instructions to make these cards.

 
 

For this card I used the Flight & Airy Designer Series Paper. The stamp for the sentiment is from the Translucent Florals Stamp Set. The greenery was punched from Calypso Coral and Lost Lagoon using the Bough Punch.

 
 

This card was made with the Perennial Lavender Designer Series Paper. I cut the greenery using the Painted Lavender Dies and the sentiment is from the Blueberry Bunches Stamp Set.

 
 

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