christening day

• LOTV: baby christening
• SU!: inspired events
• First edition papers ‘blank canvas’
• Memento ‘tuxedo black’ ink pad
• Neenah classic crest cardstock
• Copics: R01,32. RV42. YR30. B41. BG70. YG93. E30,35,53,55,57. W00,1,3.
• Sakura jelly roll ‘clear star’ glitter pen
• Pink ribbon. 

To make this card, I cut a 5” square mat and stamped my image and sentiments in place. I coloured my image using copics, then added details to the sentiment and flowers using a glitter pen. 

I wrapped ribbon around the top of the panel and tied the ribbon into a bow. I then layered this panel onto a piece of pink paper.

I used the pink paper to cover the front of my 7” square card blank before adding a mat of cream patterned paper. I used foam tape to attach the finished panel to the centre of the card.

I think this is a nice christening card... it uses quite a traditional image, made clean and fresh by using the coral and keeping the design simple.

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Water colour birthday

•  My favourite things- happy birthday script die
• Stampin up- perfect pairings
• Tim holtz distress ink- shaded lilac, worn lipstick, dried marigold 
• Watercolour cardstock, black card blank, holographic card, mini star sequins 

I cut a panel of watercolour cardstock to size. Using ink pads squished onto plastic, water and paint brush i created a watercolour background. I die cut the sentiment from holographic card and added a stamped ‘to you’ underneath. I glued the panel onto the card blank, the final touch was 3 little shiny stars. 

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For mum...

Supplies:

Stamping Bella- bedelia and Betsy go for a walk stamp

Avery Elle- a tag for all die set

Sentiment stamp- unknown, been in my stash a while and no packaging 

Copic markers- E44,43,42 N0,2,4 R01 E95,93 (bunnies) R85,83,81 BG45 YG03,05,11,13,23,25 (I used far too many greens but not sure which I used mostly)

Wink of Stella- clear glitter brush pen

Bakers twine- pink and blue

White card stock & copic colouring cardstock 

I diecut the large tag from copic friendly cardstock. I stamped and copic coloured the image. I Glued the tag onto plain white card and made a card blank, the same shape. I cut the hole through the front and added the twine for a bit of colour. Finishing touch was glitter pen to the ‘mum’ and bits on flowers.

I love this image so kept the card super simple.

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Scooter boy

• LOTV- scooter boy stamp
• We R memory keepers- anthologie 6 x 6 paper pad
• Lawn fawn custom craft dies- large dotted square & large dotted rectangle stackables 
• Copics- C4, 5, 6, 7, 8. W00, 1, 3. E21, 35, 41, 50, 51, 55, 57, 93. R17, 27, 29. B95, 97, 99. YG00, 01, 21. G20. 0. 
• Neenah classic crest card stock 
• Red card stock 
• 6” square cardblank

I was asked to make a great grandson card for a little boy turning 6. I created a custom sentiment on the computer to fit inside the rectangle die, printed it onto Neenah card stock and cut it out. For the image I stamped, die cut and coloured the scooter boy. I covered the cardblank with the patterned paper and die cut a panel of a coordinating red card. To complete the card, I simply arranged the pieces onto the cardblank, overlapping each other, with just the sentiment raised on foam pads for a bit of dimension. 

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sending love

 

• hunky-dory 'gift of love...' foil topper sheet
• patterned paper (found loose in my stash)
• 6x4" card blank

This card was so quick and easy to make, it would be perfect for a beginner. The hunkydory foiled toppers always make your cards feel very professional too.

To make this card, I folded my card blank and creased the fold. I cut my patterned cardstock to fit the front of the card, then glued in place using double sided tape.

If you don’t feel confident you can place it perfectly, you can cut the patterned cardstock slightly bigger than your card front and glue in place. Then, turn your card over and using scissors trim to size, using the edge of the card blank as a guide.

After this, I added the toppers and used foam tape/squares to add dimension, to make it feel more special. I chose to raise the frame for this card. You can either glue the frame down, then add the image in flat after. Alternatively, you could place the frame in the centre of your card without any glue, allowing you to position and glue the image topper inside. Once in place, you remove the frame, add your foam tape and glue it down using your centre as the guide.

It really is that simple!

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for the grandparents

• LOTV- twice as nice
• Neenah classic crest cardstock 
• Copics- C00,0,1,3,4,5,6. E21,50,51,93. RV91. R81,83,85.
• Lawn fawn- large stitched rectangle stackable 
• Wink of Stella ‘clear’ glitter brush marker

I was asked to make a grandparents card to say congratulations on the arrival of twins. As I was struggling to find the perfect sentiment, I created a custom one digitally and printed onto cardstock. I then stamped my image above the sentiment and coloured it with copics. I used stitches stackable dies to cut the cardstock and patterned paper into panels. These were simply glued down flat to the card blank. I added a touch of sparkle to the hearts to complete.

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teddy at play

• Hunkydory for the boys: teddy at play
• Hunkydory essential book of sentiments 2018
• coordinating cardstock
• Gold mirri card

 

I cut away a section from the open edge of the front my card blank to create a reveal to the inside. I covered the inside with one of the inserts from the set, trimmed to size. I covered the front of the card blank with the cardstock from the collection so the printed bear image became the main feature. Following the sketch, I then cut a band of coordinating cardstock, matted onto mirri to create the border edge. I took a sentiment from the book and positioned this overlapping the band to complete the card.

 

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I would like to enter the following challenge:

cas(e) this sketch #298

my birthday cake

• LOTV- my birthday cake
• LOTV & nitwit- pastel dreams
• Tattered lace- essentials circle dies
• Neenah classic crest cardstock
• Memento ‘tuxedo black’ ink pad
• Copics- E21,50,51,93. R85,83,81. RV91. BG23,11,10. Y13. YR30. E31,35,37,43,44,55,57,59. C00,1,3.
• Wink of Stella ‘clear’ glitter brush marker
• Ranger glossy accents 
• Pink cardstock

I stamped, coloured and die cut my image into a circle. I layered this onto the next size die-cut circle, in a coordinating coloured cardstock. I printed my sentiment onto cardstock and die-cut it into a circle, then layered it with pink the same as the image. I mat and layered the card blank with coloured cardstock and floral paper. To complete the card, I glued everything onto my card blank, using different depths of foam pads for dimension. The final touch was a bit of sparkle and some glossy accents on the balloon.

 

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Rainbow thanks

• Lawn fawn- louie’s ABCs dies
• SU!- simply wonderful stamp
• Tim holtz distress ink pads- festive berries, candied apples, carved pumpkin, fossilised amber, mustard seed, mowed lawn, peacock feathers, salty ocean, shaded lilac & dusty concord
• Watercolour cardstock
• Black cardstock
• Black funky foam
• Archival ink pad- jet black
• Landscape dl cardblank

I cut a piece of white card stock to the size of my card and used the ink pads to create a rainbow background. I used a lot of colours to get a smooth blend but you don’t need to. I then lined up the alphabet dies onto the background and cut, keeping all the pieces. I stamped the sentiment underneath. I trimmed the background down and layered onto a matt of black cardstock, then glued to the card blank. To add depth, I die cut the same letters from foam and glued them into the gaps on the background, topped with the saved cardstock pieces. I love how simple but effective this card is.

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I would like to enter simon Wednesday says 'anything goes' 

butterfly greetings

• Stamping Bella- tiny townie Brianna the butterfly
• SU!- cottage greetings
• Copics- E31,34,55,37,93. N5,7,8. R81,83,85. YG03. BG10,11,23,34. 
• Neenah classic crest cardstock 
• Tim holtz ‘squeezed lemonade & fossilised amber’ distress ink pads
• Archival ‘jet black’ ink pad
• Wink of Stella ‘clear’ glitter brush pen
• Sequins  

To make this card I firstly stamped and coloured my image using copics. I added a touch of sparkle to the pink details on her wings (although this doesn’t show on the pictures). I then decided on a layout using the sketch and stamped the ‘thanks’ sentiment in place.

 

before

I felt this was a little too much blank space, so I added a ombré of yellow to the card blank to create a background. I then added a few sequins for embellishment. 

Although the yellow turned out a bit darker than I planned and the card is possibly too fussy. I quite like it and feel it is more appropriate for the recipient.

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The challenge I would like to enter is 

Case this sketch #286

thankyou stars

• SU!- so very much
• Archival ‘jet black’ ink pad
• Watercolour cardstock 
• Tim holt distress ink pads/reinkers 
• Pixie powders
• Silver star sequin/ embellishments

To create my main panel, I brushed water on to a piece of water colour card. I squished the ink pad onto a palette and added some water. I used a big brush to pick up the colour and touch it to the wet cardstock. I added a small tap of coordinating pixie powders over the top to add shimmer. I left this to dry, removing excess water if necessary. You could use mica powders and reinkers to do this technique if you preferred. 
  

Once fully dry, I stamped the large sentiment stamp slightly off centre, then added the smaller phrase to the bottom corner. I cut the panel down to size and matt and layered onto some black cardstock. I glued this onto the front of my card blank.

The final touch was to add small star embellishments to the card, I think this helps balance the design and completes the sketch. I like how this card uses distress ink to create quite a soft and pretty finish.
  

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I would like to enter:

Simon ‘Wednesday’ says - “distress it”

Cas(e) this sketch #284

thankyou sunshine!

• Altenew- hello sunshine
• Avery Elle- tag for all die
• Lawn fawn- large dotted rectangle stackable 
• Neenah classic crest cardstock 
• Copics- R81, 83, 85. RV91. V01, 12, 15. Y08, 15, 17, 18, 38. YG03, 05, 23, 25. G02, 12. 0.
• Memento ‘tuxedo black’ ink pad
• Brilliance ‘star lite silver’ ink pad
• Silver Miri & black cardstock
• Metallic silver thread

I used the floral image stamps to create my background. I die cut this using a largest rectangle die. I coloured my images with copics. I also used a silver ink pad and the tiny image to fill in some of the spaces between the flowers. 

I looped the silver thread and placed it in the corner of my card panel. I die cut the ‘thankyou’ first from black cardstock and glued it in place, (this also holds the thread in place). I then die cut the words from silver Miri cardstock and glued this on top, slightly off set to create a shadow. 

Since I am posting this card I wanted to keep it quite flat,but felt it benefited from the slight dimension of the words and thread.

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Challenge I would like to enter:

Simon ‘wednesday’ says ‘make your own background’

Donut treats

• Mama elephant: donut treats stamps & dies
• Stampin up!: hello you thinlits dies
• Craftwork cards: guilty pleasures paper pad(sprinkles)
• DCWV: fresh florals (dots, i think only had a scrap left)
• Neenah classic crest cardstock
• Memento ‘tuxedo black’ ink pad
• Copics: mice-W00,W1,R01. donuts-E41,E31,E55. frosting & hats- Y08,Y11,Y15. V01,V12. R81,R83,R85. BG34,BG23. box- BG10,BG11.
• zig wink of stella 'clear' sparkle brush pen

I covered the front of my card blank in the pink dotty paper. I cut a mat of sprinkle cardstock as a layer. I diecut the ‘thanks’ from the centre top. I glued this onto the card.

I stamped coloured and diecut the mice and donut images. I played about til i had an arrangement i was happy with. Then glued all the pieces down using both glue and foam to add dimension. 

The final touch was to add sparkle to all of the donut frosting.

 

To decorate the inside of the card, i added a coordinating sentiment from the stamp set in the centre. I also stamped, coloured and die cut a small image, and glued this to the bottom corner of the card.

 

 

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I would like to enter the following challenges (linked below):

 

Simon Wednesday says- ‘use a die or punch’
 

The paper players- #402 'use negative space on your card'

sew lovely

 

• lawn fawn: sew lovely stamp set, zig zag rectangle stackables
• SU!: bloomin' marvellous stamp set, soft suede & early espresso ink pads and oval, scallop oval & banner punches
• at you spica glitter pens
• white card and small paper scraps



 I die cut two pieces of card using the zig zag stackables for interest. On the first piece I stamped spools of thread all over to create a background. I used glitter pens to add colour and detail. On the second piece I stamped a button in the bottom corner and highlighted with the coloured glitter, leaving space to write.

I stamped my sentiment and cut it out using the oval punch. I used a scallop oval punch and a piece of coloured card to make a mat. I found coordinating patterned papers and punched into banners. I layered all of these together and positioned onto my spool background. To complete my note cards/ postcards, I glued the panels together back to back.

I think these are simple but a cute alternative to a card, although it would easily be recreated as a card front and insert. These are sewing themed (see more below) but you could use this idea for all themes by changing the stamps used.

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the back with button detail and space to write the message

writing notes

• Stampin up!- writing notes & colour me happy stamp sets
• Lawn fawn 'blue jay'& 'lobster' ink pads
• Memento ‘tuxedo black’ ink pad
• Copics- R32. RV42. BG13,32. BG0000.01.02. B00. Y02,15,18. E23. C0.
• Sakura glaze pen #849
• Wink of Stella ‘clear’ glitter brush pen

I first cut a piece of card to cover the front of my card blank. I stamped this with the writing notes background stamp, using two colours to give the full note paper look. To do this, I carefully just inked up the lines I wanted red, stamped then cleaned my stamp and repeated with the blue. I used the Misti to help make sure it all lined up. If you didn’t have a Misti, it would be easier to just carefully apply both colours of ink to your stamp then stamp all at once.

I then stamped my bird image and sentiment in position on the card and coloured these using copics. I added glitter to the ‘thank’ and glaze pen to the ‘you’ and the birds eye. I think this just adds a bit of detail to a simple card.

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I would like to enter the following challenges:

Simon ‘Monday’ Says... inspired by a song (bluebird by Sara bareillies)

Simon ‘Wednesday’ says... use more than one stamp

Sweet pea

• Stamping Bella- sweet pea garden girl
• SU!- made for you
• Lawn fawn- grassy border
• Memento ‘tuxedo black’ ink pad
• Neenah classic crest cardstock 
• Copics- E50,51,21,93.55,57,59. YG25,33,21. BV000,00. V22. W00,1.
• Tim holtz ‘broken China & ‘ distress ink pad
• White card blank

I stamped, coloured and die cut my garden girl image. I diecut the grass to create a mask. I used the first half to mask the sky and inked the green. Then used the other half to mask the green and ink the sky. I did this very basic just to add some colour, but you could make additional masks to create more dimension (maybe add clouds for example). I stamped my sentiment in the corner of the inked background and added my image using foam pads to match the sketch.

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I would like to enter:

cas(e) this sketch challenge #271

new baby

• SU!- two by two
• SU!- festive impressions embossing folder
• Lawn fawn- large dotted square stackables 
• Kraft & white cardstock
• Neenah classic creast cardstock
• Memento ‘tuxedo black’ ink pad
• Copics- E31,35,37,41,55. B000,00,02,04. BG02. V04,12. R000,14,24. YR15,31. Y15,18,32,38. N2,4.
• Tim holtz ‘fossilised Amber & wild honey’ distress oxide ink pad

To make this card I firstly created my background. I cut a piece of white cardstock and used distress oxide ink to make an ombré effect. I used a embossing folder to add texture and pattern. I glued this onto a kraft card blank.

I Used a piece of Neenah card to stamp and colour my image. I then die cut this, I also die cut a piece of kraft cardstock and layered this at an angle to match the sketch. I glued both pieces onto the card blank to finish. 

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I would like to enter:

Freshly made sketches #336

Simon Monday says ‘ombre’ challenge 

Manly moments

• Hunkydory- little book of manly moments
• Lil’ inker designs- happy birthday border die
• Paper mania ('son' stamp: not sure what the set was called)
• Black & white cardstock

I made a 5x7” card blank and stamped son in the bottom corner. I trimmed the little book image to fit the remaining space and matted onto black cardstock. I then die cut the happy birthday border and placed over the top of the image to match the sketch. 

I think this simple card is great for men and could easily be adapted with a different image to suit the man!

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I would like to enter the challenge:

Case this sketch #267

Butterfly kisses

• Mama elephant- butterfly kisses
• Lawn fawn- thank you borders
• Watercolour cardstock
• Archival 'jet black'ink pad
• Zig clean Colorado real brush markers (052,023,021,045,041,068)
• Tim holtz 'worn lipstick & tumbled glass' distress ink pad
• Wink of Stella 'clear' glitter brush marker
• 4x6" card blank

I stamped and watercoloured my floral and butterfly images. I cut these out using the coordinating dies. 

I die cut the sentiment twice from black and a third time using cardstock that I coloured using the pink ink pad. (You could also use the watercolor marker instead). I glued these on top of each other to add dimension. 

I used the sketch as inspiration to add a bit of blue ink to the card blank, creating a soft circle. I glued all the elements on to the card blank following the sketch. I used foam on the outer edges of the butterfly wings and glued flat in the centre to add extra dimension. To finish the card I addded a bit of sparkle detail to the wings, sentiment and flower centers.

 

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I would like to enter:

freshly made sketches #329 

simon Wednesday says 'floral frenzy'

adrenaline rush

• Kanban 'adrenaline rush' paper craft toppers
• Stamping up! Teeny tiny sentiments stamp set
• Paper mania 'happy days' paper stack (& coordinating colours from my scrap box)
• Silver mirri card
• 5x7" card blank

I chose coordinating papers and cut them, following the sketch layout, to fit the card front. I stamped the sentiment onto the red band, before gluing the layers down. I added the topper in position using foam pads for dimension to complete this simple men's card. 

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I'd like to enter the following challenge:

Cas(e) this sketch #263