Sketch Challenge Week 9

Welcome to week 9 of the UDI sketch challenges. We are now doing the sketch challenges on Saturdays instead of Fridays. This is the last challenge until December 27.



My card:

Stamp set: Season of Joy
Paper: Real Red, Baja Breeze, Old Olive, Basic Black, Whisper White
Ink: Real Red, Baja Breeze, Old Olive, and Basic Black stampin’ write markers, Whisper White craft ink
Accessories: 1/8” circle punch, clear rhinestone, SNAIL adhesive, sticky strip, Stamp-a-ma-jig, paper cutter.

I know these aren’t traditional Christmas colors, but when I saw this color combination in a Stampin’ Up! publication, I knew I had to use it for a Christmas card. I’m actually pleased with how it turned out. I think this color combination could be used for any occasion and wouldn’t necessarily be associated with Christmas. So my personal challenge to myself and to you is to try this color combination for any occasion- Christmas, birthday, thinking of you, etc. If you try it, please post the link to your card in the comments section. I’d love to see what you create!

If you would like to participate in the sketch challenge, post a comment and link to your blog, or upload to your Splitcoast gallery using the keyword divasc9. Click here for more information about the challenge and to view the other Divas’ work.

Have fun stampin’ and creatin’!

Christmas Stamp-A-Stack cards

These are the cards we made last week at my Christmas Stamp-A-Stack. We made 2 cards of each design, for a total of 8 cards. A Stamp-A-Stack (SAS) is a great way to stamp several cards in a short amount of time, and the cards can be designed for any occasion. Contact me if you would like to create these cards. We will arrange something that works for you no matter where you live.

Created by Michelle Hoffman
Suspension card tutorial by Beate Johns
Stamp sets: Deer Friends
Ink: Real Red Classic ink
Cardstock: Whisper White, Baja Breeze, Real Red card stock, Ski Slope DSP

Accessories: 1 ¾”, 1 ¼”, 1 3/8” circle punch, red gingham ribbon, white string, SNAIL adhesive, sticky strip, scissors, paper cutter.

Created by Michelle Hoffman
CASEd
Stamp sets: Snow Swirled
Ink: Encore metallic gold ink
Cardstock: Whisper White, Handsome Hunter, Real Red card stock

Accessories: Large star punch, white grosgrain ribbon, SNAIL adhesive, scissors, paper cutter.

Created by Michelle Hoffman
Gate Fold card tutorial by Beate Johns
Stamp sets: Season of Joy
Ink: Rose Red, Certainly Celery classic ink
Cardstock: Whisper White, Always Artichoke card stock
Accessories: Small rhinestones (non-SU!), SNAIL adhesive, glue pen, scissors, paper cutter.

Created by Michelle Hoffman
Criss Cross card tutorial by Beate Johns
Stamp sets: Winter Post, Snow Swirled
Ink: Chocolate Chip, Night of Navy classic ink
Cardstock: Chocolate Chip, Night of Navy, Kraft card stock

Accessories: Rich Reglas button, linen thread, SNAIL adhesive, sticky strip, glue dots, scissors, paper cutter, Stamp-A-Ma-Jig.

I hope you enjoyed viewing these cards. Have fun stampin' and creatin'!

Sketch Challenge Week 4

Today is our 4th sketch challenge. I was unable to participate in the challenge last week so I wanted to be sure to complete today’s challenge. This sketch was a real challenge for me as it is completely different from the normal layouts I choose for my cards.

Today’s card sketch:

My card:

Spotted Background tutorial by Beate Johns
Stamp set: Season of Joy, Thank You Kindly
Paper: Elegant Eggplant, Basic Black, Glossy White
Ink: Elegant Eggplant, Lovely Lilac, Orchid Opulence Stampin’ Spots, Jet Black StazOn
Accessories: Vintage brads- black, paper towel, SNAIL adhesive, scissors, paper cutter.

If you would like to participate, post a comment and link to your blog, or upload to your Splitcoast gallery using the keyword divasc4. Click here for more information about the challenge and to view the other Divas’ work.

Have fun stampin’ and creatin’!