It's Monday and that means lets have fun with a sketch! I was surfing around on pinterest and I found this sketch and I immediately said YES – this is it for this week? Ready for your own personal challenge?
Now this is the type of card that you will want to print off the sketch…hang it on your work area, as it is a “keeper” as I call it. This card is the best to use up scraps and to use a multitude of different sentiments.
The other thing I like about this is – it would be perfect for so many color schemes – think about it for a baby…use a soft sky or pink pirouette card base…this would be super for a 4th of July card with Red, White and Blue…a birthday, an anniversary, a thinking of you – the sky is the limit!
When I became a Stampin’ Up! Demonstrator I can remember asking Mary for some advice about which stamp sets to invest in. She gave me great advice and one that I remember and I will share with you …when you are on the fence between stamp sets – buy the “sentiment” one!
When she shared this with me I had to think about it…my take on it is there are so many things that you can do with paper, think about it – we have embossing folders, framelits to cut out shapes and if we have “sentiments” we can do just about anything! Today’s card is a perfect example.
Before we get to today's post….the lucky winner is #44 – sorry, I do not know your 1st name…sooooo happy for you….please email me with your info!
My favorite memories are of time spent with my mother and sister. We travel somewhere every year or two; sometimes close to home, sometimes far away. The memories we've made are treasures to me. We've seen so many great things and have a great time together making memories we will always hold close.
This is so straight forward that you do not need me to give you dimensions…just pull out the scraps and have fun! For the Retro Fresh Designer Series Paper I looked at it and wanted to make the width be “2 of the columns” of the pattern – just have fun!
This sentiment came from the Four You stamp set and I am super excited that it is carried over…you can clearly see that this is a must have set in your collection. Again…using up scraps is the best!
Adding simple things like “stitching” and Stampin’ Dimensionals just makes this simple card have a little bit of fun!
Well…how about it? Pull out your paper and have fun! I have been so tickled with several of you that try these challenges and share with me your work. I truly hope that it is helping you figure out a style that you are comfortable with! Way to go – I am proud of you.
Again, woot-woot to lucky #44 for winning the blog candy! I loved reading each and every one of your comments and it is so clear to me that you also enjoyed going down Memory Lane! Please email me with your info so I can mail you the goodies….
Please feel free to email me if you have any questions and I know that you are getting excited for the new catalog to begin! I mailed my catalogs out on Friday so you should be receiving them any day!
If you do not work with a Stampin’ Up! Demonstrator I would be happy to mail you a catalog – just please email me.
When the new catalog starts…I am excited to share with you a ribbon share as well as Designer Series Pack Paper swatches (I was not able to order the new In-Colors with the pre-order) but once I can, I will offer the swatches in the collections (Brights, Neutrals, Subtles, Regals and In-Color)
To me, these are such a “must- have staple” of paper and having them in a swatch format will be a lifesaver for you to flip through to see the colors (PERFECT for lining envelopes).
With the new catalog, I will be starting some new and fun programs and offerings for you. As I said, I will be doing ribbon shares & paper swatches as well as offering online stamping clubs – please feel free to email me with any questions you might have.
This new “stampin’ up!” catalog year is very exciting to me! I can hardly wait to dive in and create with new stamps. Yesterday was a great day and with being in the car for over 7 hours, I finally had a wonderful block of time to take the new catalog in – very exciting and I will anxiously wait for June 2nd to be here!
Ted was GREAT and so happy to have many of his friends and family be together for a beautiful Mother’s Day Brunch. A “life lesson time” for John and I as his strength, positive outlook and love shines so strong.
Let’s all have a wonderful week! You all are the best…until tomorrow…
p.s. – I have sat hear and read all of these amazing comments about memories with their Mom. If you need some inspiration, laughs and total "feel goods" – than please read some of these wonderful comments!
I miss my Mom so…but I try to keep her memories alive each and everyday…just like many of you do!
Love the card. Using scraps is one of my favorite things to do. This stamp set keeps popping up and I think I’m just going to have to get it. Looking fwd to your new ideas for us. Happy you had a good day yesterday. I had a great one too. It was nice to be off of electronics, have my family home and enjoy a meal unrushed, unharried and super delish! Have a great day. 🙂
Congrats number 44 on your win. What a blessing it is to have won. I love the card and you are right about the sketch, I will print it off and use it more offend than others. Thank you for another great share.Blessings to you and your family Susan.
Such an interesting and versatile design. Thanks for sharing it. Have a great week!
Merci, merci, merci! I need to make an anniversary card for my husband today (before he gets home–I’m moving slowly today). This sketch is just the thing, using blues and some DSP that is already in my pile. Thank you! I just hope I have a Happy Anniversary sentiment somewhere!
Glad you had a nice day at Ted’s! You will have that good memory forever!
Oh, and thank you for the mention of Sam from the UK who has many box-making videos on youtube. I suddenly find myself in need of a box for a small hostess gift.
Have a happy day!
Cyberhugs!
I love your take on the sketch that inspired today’s card! I love your color choices and DSP! Awesome! 🙂
Loving this card and sketch. A great one to CASE. Glad to hear you had a wonderful day with Ted. Thanks for sharing.
Looking forward to giving today’s challenge a try. I love to use scraps!
I don’t usually like this type of card, but this one kind of jumped out at me:). Doing as you suggested and printing tha sketch off to have handy. And a great way to use some odd size scraps. So happy you had a great time with Ted and family and you had time to go through the new caddy:). Have a wonderful week.
I can see this card in black and white with maybe a little red or something just like in the sketch! You could even use Washi tape too. I have some red polka dot Washi tape that I am thinking might look pretty darn good with SU black and white patterned paper!
So glad you had a good time at the brunch with plenty of time to read the catalog in the car!
Mondays are so much fun now. What a great way to pass the time while the laundry is finishing…”make it mine” accomplishes two things at once! Keep them coming…
Okay, I have never tried a sketch, but I think this is one even I could try. It may be time to let my creative juices flow —– hopefully there is enough juice to flow! Thanks for sharing Susan