When I sat down to create a card for thisWeekend Inspiration Post, I could’t decide what to do. I have a Sketch Book from many years ago, and decided to look through it to get started. A card sketch is always a good way to get inspiration. To me, it’s like putting together a puzzle. You have a picture of the general design, and you fill in the blanks.
I re-created the sketch so I could share it with you.
I tried fitting the sketch to a different Designer Series Paper Pack, but wasn’t happy with the way it was going. The Mediterranean Blooms Designer Series Paper Pack fit perfectly. It was the large tile square in the DSP that seealed the deal for me. The remaining elements and layers naturally fit into place.
I suppose the moral of my story is to have an open mind when you sit down to create your card or project. After that first cut to your paper, you never know where your imagination will take you. Have fun with this sketch!
Parts & Pieces
- I cut a Night of Navy cardstock card base 5 1/2″ x 8 1/2″ and scored it at 4 1/4″.
- The Boho Blue cardstock mat layer is 4 1/8″ x 5 3/8″.
- The patterned paper top layer is 4″ x 5 1/4″.
- I cut one of the large tile squares directly from a pattern in the Mediterranean Blooms Designer Series Paper. It measures about 3″.
- The Boho Blue cardstock strip is 1″ x 5 1/4″.
- I cut the Basic White cardstock sentiment strip 1/2″ x 2 3/4″.
- The lemon branch element is fussy cut directly from the Designer Series Paper.
- I stamped a small flower with Daffodil Delight ink, stamped the sentiment with Night of Navy Ink and added a few Opal Rounds to finish the design.
All of the card layers are adhered with liquid glue. I attached the lemon branch with Dimensionals.
So, find a fun sketch, pick some pretty patterned paper, fill in the blanks, and watch your unique design come to life.
… the only limitation is your imagination!
Product Details
May, 2024 Customer Card Kit
My Customer Mini Card Kit for May focuses on products from the Unbounded Beauty Product Suite. I’m showcasing the Unbounded Beauty Designer Series Paper, along with the Flowers of Beauty Dies. The Kit Details are listed below.
- You will receive everything you need to put the cards together as I’ve designed them.
- The kit will include the card bases, layers, die cuts, embellishments, sentiment layers, and envelopes.
- I cannot send stamped images, but you will have a sentiment layer you can customize to a stamp you already own, or you can purchase the Bright Skies Bundle.
- You will also receive a printed PDF Tutorial, along with a video link so you can put the cards together along with me.
- You will automatically receive this kit with a minimum product purchase of $50.00 through my online store.
- This card kit will be available through May 31st.
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This card gives me Greece vibes and I absolutely love it! This card is absolutely beautiful!
Hi Monica. It does give a Greece vibe. I think of Italy when I see it. When I was there, all I saw were beautiful lemon trees. Glad you likie this one. Thank you for always taking the time to comment.