Circles & Stars

Sketch Challenges are fairly easy to meet. These challenges allow you to flip the sketch if you need and you can use any sentiment you like. So, basically, you just need to find a way to fill the shape and size of the sketch. Thoughts? 

Stamps:

   Apple Blossoms

   Circle Circus

Paper:

   Pumpkin Pie A-2

   Basic White Scraps, 5-1/4 x 4 (Inside)

   Silver Glitter Scraps

   Pumpkin Pie Glitter Scraps

   Basic Black Scraps

Ink:

   Pacific Point

Technique:

   Sponging

   Punching

   Die Cutting

Accessories:

   Stars Framelits Dies

   1-3/4" Circle Punch

   3/4" Circle Punch

   Washi Label Punch

   Triple Banner Punch

   Sponge

   Dimensionals

   Adhesive

First, I stamped and punched the 1-3/4" Circle, using the matching punch and Pacific Point ink.

I then punched a smaller circle (3/4") from a Pumpkin Pie Glitter scrap.

Next, I die cut two silver glimmer stars, using the Stars Framelits Dies and Silver Glimmer Scraps.

I then used the Triple Banner Punch for a Basic Black directional arrow (>).

Next, I stamped, punched, and sponged the sentiment for the card.

I then assembled the card as shown above: the glimmer shapes are attached with dimensionals. 

Lastly, I adhered a Basic White panel to the inside of the card.

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Foiled Posies

Make your card sparkle with a bit of aluminum foil from your pantry. What do you think? 

Stamps:

   Paisleys & Posies

Paper:

   Sweet Sugarplum A-2

   Basic White 5-1/4 x 4 (2), Scraps

   Aluminum Foil 6 x 5

Ink:

   Berry Burst

   Melon Mambo

   Sweet Sugarplum

Technique:

   Aluminum Foil

   Dry Embossing

   Die Cutting

   Punching

Accessories:

   Spring Flowers Embossing Folder

   Paisley Framelits Dies

   Triple Banner Punch

   Basic Rhinestone Jewels

   Basic Pearl Jewels

   Clear Faceted Gems

   Sponge

   Dimensionals

   Fast Fuse

First, I wrapped aluminum foil around a Basic White panel and dry embossed it, using the Spring Flowers Embossing Folder.

I then adhered it to the Sweet Sugarplum card front.

Next, I stamped and die cut paisleys and posies.

I then stamped, punched, and sponged the sentiment.

Next, I arranged all the pieces on the card front and attached them all, using dimensionals.

Lastly, I added a couple of pearls, rhinestone, clear faceted gem, and adhered a Basic White panel to the inside of the card.

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Sense of Time Again

Time is constant. Yet, it is something that we are always trying to control and wishing we had more. If I only had more time...Bonnie Friedman said it all. Take a look, if you have time. 

Stamps:

   Sense of Time

Paper:

   Ballet Blue A-2

   Textured Sage Shadow 5-1/4 x 4

   Chocolate Chip 5-1/8 x 3-7/8

   Coloring Page 5 x 3-3/4

   Basic White 3-1/2" Sq., 1 x 4-1/2, 5-1/4 x 4 (Inside)

Ink:

   Chocolate Chip

Technique:

   Sponging

   Fussy Cutting

Accessories:

   Triple Banner Punch

   5/16" Neutral Brad

   3/16" Neutral Brad

   Seaside Ribbon - 5"

   Dimensionals

   Tacky Tape

   Adhesive

First, I stamped my clock face and fussy cut it.

I then sponged it using Chocolate Chip and adhered it to the top of my coloring page. 

Next, I adhered the coloring page to a Chocolate Chip panel and then onto the Textured Sage Shadow panel.

I added two neutral brads to the face of the clock. The larger one on the large clock and the smaller one for the seconds clock.

I then stamped my sentiment and used the Triple Banner punch for the edges. I sponged it with Chocolate Chip.

Next, I adhered the ribbon across the bottom of the panel. I used tacky tape to keep the ribbon in place. I looped the ribbon to the back of the panel and used more tacky tape to keep it attached.

I added the sentiment with dimensionals and adhered the panel to the Ballet Blue card front.

Lastly, I adhered the Basic White panel to the inside of the card.

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Shaking Birthday Portal

Can a person get too old to receive a shaker card? I think not. What do you think? 

Stamps:

   A Little Birthday Cheer

Paper:

   Pool Party A-2

   Cherry on Top DSP 5-1/4 x 4

   Bermuda Bay Scraps

   Basic White 5-1/4 x 4 (Inside), Scraps

Ink:

   Archival Basic Black

   Pool Party

Technique:

   Die Cutting

   Punching

   Sponging

Accessories:

   Layering Circles Framelits Dies

   Foam Adhesive Strips

   Window Sheet

   Triple Banner Punch

   Dimensionals

   Sponge

   Sequins

I followed the tutorial found on SCS for the Die Cut Shaker. To see written instructions with pictures and a short video, click on Die Cut Shaker. The backing of my shaker is my DSP. The front of it is a window sheet, and the frame is Bermuda Bay. I used beads as a filler inside.

I added the shaker to the top center of my DSP panel, and then onto the Pool Party card front.

I added a sentiment to the bottom. I used the Triple Banner Punch and sponged the edges with Pool Party.

I added sequins around the shaker, and adhered a Basic White panel to the inside of the card.

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Swinging Fairy

This card was made for a sketch challenge. Since I left off a sentiment, it can be used for any occasion. What do you think? 

Stamps:

   Fairy Celebration

Paper:

   Pacific Point A-2

   Basic Black 5-1/4 x 2

   Basic White Scraps, 5-1/4 x 4 (Inside)

Ink:

   Tuxedo Black Memento

   Soft Sky

Markers:

   Various - Personal Choice

Technique:

   Die Cutting

   Punching

   Sponging

Accessories:

   Layering Circles Framelits

   Triple Banner Punch

   Brights Collections Buttons

   Thick Baker's Twine

   Glue Dots

   Adhesive

First, I stamped my image on a scrap of Basic White. I then colored it, using markers.

Next, I die cut it, using a circle from the Layering Circles Framelits. I sponged the edges, using Soft Sky.

I punched one end of the Basic Black, using the Triple Banner Punch and adhered it onto the Pacific Point card front.

I then added the thick Baker's Twine and adhered the circle with the image.

I added three buttons using glue dots and added the Basic White panel to the inside of the card.

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Awesome Shoes

 Sometimes we need to give someone a pat on the back. This is just the card to remind them how great they are. I like the image of shoes for this sentiment because sometimes there are people whose shoes are too big to fill. Don't you agree?

Stamps:

   Epic Celebrations

Paper:

   Tangerine Tango A-2

   Whisper White 5-1/4 x 4 (2), 1 x 3

Ink:

   Archival Basic Black

   Always Artichoke

   Pacific Point

   Elegant Eggplant

   Rose Red

   Tangerine Tango

   Tempting Turquoise

Technique:

   Sponging

Accessories:

   Triple Banner Punch

   Brights Candy Dots

   Sponge

   Dimensionals

   Adhesive

I listed the ink colors in the order that I applied them, starting with Always Artichoke and ending with Tempting Turquoise.

The sentiment was stamped using Archival Basic Black and sponged with Tangerine Tango.

Note that I left the shoes without color on them. I wanted the focus to be on the sentiment rather than the Converse shoes. This is the joy of making your own cards. You are in control. 

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Tick Tock

Time is the universal measurement. It is a constant in our life. No matter what is happening around us or in other parts of the world, there are 24 hours in a day, 60 minutes in an hour, and 60 seconds in a minute. Yet, we are either running out of time or...check this out:

Stamps:

   Sense of Time

Paper:

   Ballet Blue A-2

   Sage Shadow 5-1/4 x 4

   Chocolate Chip 5-1/8 x 3-7/8

   Bashful Blue 5 x 3-3/4

   Whisper White 1 x 4-1/2, 3-1/2" Sq.

Ink:

   Chocolate Chip

   VersaMark

Technique:

   Sponging

Accessories:

   Triple Banner Punch

   5/16" Neutral Brad

   3/16" Neutral Brad

   5" Seaside Ribbon

   Dimensionals

   Tacky Tape

   Adhesive

The clock was stamped, cut out, and sponged with Chocolate Chip before adhering it to the layers on the card base.

Bashful Blue was stamped using VersaMark to create the watermarks.

The sentiment was stamped and then punched using the Triple Banner punch. It was adhered using dimensionals.

I used tacky tape to adhere the ribbon onto the card.

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A+ Teacher

Remember to say thank you to your teacher. Remote learning for everyone? Wow, I'm glad I am retired. I don't know if I could keep up with today's demands. My daughter creates fantastic lessons online for her students. I, on the other hand, can barely keep up with this blog. Let's say thank you to that special teacher. Let me know if you need to order any of these cards. $5 each. 

Stamps:

   Harvest Hellos

   Tart & Tangy

Paper:

   Melon Mambo A-2

   Grapefruit Grove 5 x 3-3/4

   Blushing Bride 2-1/4 x 2-1/2, 2-1/8" Sq., 2 x 1

Ink:

   Archival Basic Black

   Grapefruit Grove

   Melon Mambo

Markers:

   Melon Mambo

   Grapefruit Grove

   Blushing Bride

   Basic Black

Technique:

   Die Cutting

   Tone on Tone Stamping

Accessories:

   Stitched Nested Labels

   Banner Triple Punch

   Dimensionals

   Adhesive

Colors can be changed to your liking or to your school colors. 

Triple Banner Punch was used to create a stencil for the inverted banners. 

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Day After Day

Who is by your side day after day, year after year? I do hope it is someone you like! Here is a card to let that someone know how special they are to you.

Stamps:

   In the Meadow

Paper: 

   Wild Wasabi A-2

   Creamy Caramel 2 x 5

   Bordering Blue 3 x 2-1/4

   Whisper White 2-3/4 x 2-1/4

Ink:

   Tuxedo Black Memento

   Stampin' Up! Chalk Pastels

Technique:

   Punching

   Chalks

Accessories:

   Banner Triple Punch

   Dimensionals

   Adhesive

This card allows you to go back through your stash and pull out those forgotten colors and supplies. 

I used a cotton swab to apply my chalks onto the image. I like the soft subtle colors.

I also like that this card can be converted to an all occasion card, simply by deleting the sentiment.

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