Woot-woot….it is Monday and that is our time to have a personal challenge with ourselves in trying to do a sketch! Don't let this one stress you…you can do it – if you do not want to do like I did …no worries – what about circles…hexagons…the sky is the limit!
Here is the sketch for this week…I did a search for clean and simple sketches and this one caught my eye – it was designed by Pamela Young in 2012!
Before we go any further…the winner of the hostess loot is Mary Beth from Maine….and she wins $115.00 in free products and also gets to get 3 items at 50% off! WOOT-WOOT…..I am going to do this again this week since the catalog is so fresh and new!
This week….this is the hostess code for you is YJ4EWY3C just put in if your order is UNDER $150.00. If your order is more that $150.00 -you are already a hostess and get can get free goodies for yourself (but please know, I still will put your name in the pot for the week…WHY am I doing this…easy – because – I thank you for your support to my Stampin' Up! fun and want YOU to have a chance to win).
This week…everyone that places an order with my this week….will receive a Decorative Mask (page 205) – I will be doing a post on this great product…
Let's get to this card for the day and please…try the sketch at home…it was fun to do but I will say, the "key" product for me was the "green glue" – made it soooo easy to properly place the squares!
I am sending this to (2) fine young men that are identical twins that have just graduated from high school with honors and have such an exciting future ahead They both are heading to Johns Hopkins for College and they will thrive!
I have a bunch of pictures for you and I wanted to make this card open on the side – just to change things up! A ruler, the green glue and the stampin trimmer are your friends for this card! I decided to use the trimmer just in case you did not have a square punch and the squares are 3/4" – easy-peasy with the trimmer! ( This is a MUST HAVE tool is you do not have it….)
You can see that this was the start and the most important part to this card…simple when you think about it! Start in the center and work your way out! The "green glue" allows you the "wiggle" room to get perfect placement every time!
From the above photo you can see how I worked the squares (in the school colors) …the "over hang" I simple snipped off and erased the pencil lines! Again, easy -peasy!
Now for the sentiment….do you remember this stamp set from yesterday? Well…it's a keeper and I am going to do a post on it tomorrow…just love it! It is called Bravo…and I adore it as it is a Photopolymer Stamp Set – making it oober easy to stamp!
To stamp the image, I used the Memento Ink…why? – It is a great ink and it is easy to clean – you know that I love the black staz-on…but this is easier to clean! WOOT-WOOT!
This sentiment makes a BOLD statement and I thought that the balance of the Real Red Candy Dots was the perfect touch to the card!
From this angle you can see that it is a flat card….wowzers – 2 days in a row! Not tomorrow though….it's another cute and practical card for the Grandparents of this fine young men!
The liner is from my favorite – the Designer Series Paper that are in each color family – this is from the Brights Collection! The envelope framelit is another must have….what in the world would we do without it!?!?
Go have fun….stretch yourself and if you want….email me your take on this sketch! Remember, this is the hostess code for this week – YJ4EWY3C…from today until Sunday, June 15th at 8 p.m. (Eastern time) and I will announce the winner next Monday!
What do you have to loose…nothing – I am sure that Mary Beth is SUPER EXCITED to be the winner this week – this is my way of thanking you for being so great and inspiring to me! Other great news….MISSION ACCOMPLISHED – I finished all of the ribbon shares and they are in the mail today!!!!
Woot-woot to Mary Beth….woot-woot to you for trying this sketch…woot-woot to a GREAT week~
Until tomorrow…remember, I am an email away!
Loved the card Susan! You make it look so easy! Thanks for inspiring me every day!
Fantastic card….thanks for the visual tips too….love it.
Oh for the day I can get the Stampin’ Trimmer! I have two paper cutters, so buying a third at this stage is not a reasonable idea. Your card is great! I seem to be drawn to squares, though I really have a hard time cutting them. I hope to be able to try this soon, anyway. Your pictures and alignment tips are really helpful! Way to go, Susan!
Cyberhugs!
Fabulous card, fabulous colors Susan. Love the sentiment. Thanks for sharing with us!
Good Morning Susan, Love this card. I think I’m going to make it for a birthday. I’ll send a pic. You most certainly do make it look so easy!!! Have a great day. 🙂
I’m definitely going to try this one, too! Thanks so much for your great directions and photos!
Lovely! I am going to make some of these for boy birthdays.
This card sure makes a statement. Love it! : )
Oh, I have the greatest urge for little cinnamon red hots after seeing this card! I love the candy and I love the card! No woots for me – I don’t really feel like trying this sketch as I can see the big F here – frustration if they don’t line up! But, you better believe I want to try this sometime as this is so fun and maybe you have convinced me to get this set one of these days. Of course I am loving the colors! I must get the Memento ink too. This card will definitely bring a smile!
That is so fantastic for Mary Beth! Also, fantastic you got the shares out. I am still procrastinating on getting them.
Great card and love the color combo. Thanks for showing all the steps to make this card.