July 5th card sketch challenge @ Sketch N Scrap

Happy July!!  It's a new month, so that means a new card sketch to play along with! The first card sketch of the new month is up today at Sketch N Scrap!! 

Here is the sketch created by yours truly:

Here is the card I created with this fun sketch:

Supplies Used: Patterned Paper: Dear Lizzy She's Magic, Stickers (butterfly & celebrate):  Shimelle Main Character Energy; enamel dot: Bo Bunny

I used my 6 x 8 paper pad to create this card.  I love these papers but have barely touched this paper pad for some reason!!  These papers are old, but definitely still favs!!   

Make sure and hop on over to the Sketch N Scrap blog and check out what the other DT members did with the sketch!!  

Happy creating!

Lisa

June 20th throwback card sketch challenge @ Sketch N Scrap

HappySunday!!  I hope you are staying cool this Summer!!  The month is coming to a close but I was able to squeeze in one more challenge!!  Sketch N Scrap is having a throwback card challenge for the June 20th challenge and I thought I'd give it a go! 

 Here are the sketches you can choose from for the challenge:

Here is my card I created for this fun challenge:

Supplies Used:  Patterned paper: Simple Stories The Little Things (plaid paper), Stampin' Up (script paper) & Simple Stories Bunnies & Blooms (pink floral paper);  cardstock:  Stampin' Up Garden Green, Basic Black & whisper white.  Stickers: Simple Stories The Little Things; enamel heart: Stampin' Up; embossing folder: Stampin' Up and dies: Stampin' Up stitched circle & CTMH thanks die.  

For this card I used throwback card sketch #195.  I love how fast this card came together using this sketch!  Sketches are such a great way to create a quick project, they take all the thinking out of it!!  All these papers were scraps in my desk drawer, so glad to use up some more scraps, so that I can keep closing my drawer, it's getting a bit full!!  I hope you will join us this month at Sketch N Scrap, make sure and check out what the DT did with this fun challenge and play along with us, we can't wait to see what you create! 

Lisa

May 5th card sketch @ Sketch N Scrap

Happy May!!  It's a new month, so that means a new card sketch to play along with! The first card sketch of the new month is up today at Sketch N Scrap!! 

Here is the sketch created by yours truly:

Here is the card I created using this fun sketch:

Supplies used:  Cardstock: Stampin' Up Whisper White; Patterned Paper: Doodlebug Designs Kitten Smitten; Stickers: Doodlebug Designs; Stamp: CTMH; Ink: Memento Tuxedo Black; Enamel dots: Queen & Co and Bo Bunny

I love Doodlebug Designs for their bright colors and fun patterns, this plaid paper is one of my favs and I have almost used up this whole 6 x 6 paper pad!!  All these supplies are so old, but definitely still favs!!  What are some of your fav manufacturers?  

Make sure and hop on over to the Sketch N Scrap blog and check out what the other DT members did with the sketch!!  

Happy creating!

Lisa

April 5th card sketch challenge @ Sketch N Scrap

Happy April & Happy Easter!!  Today as I reflect on God's gift of His only Son who died for me so that I may have life eternal I am so thankful for all the many blessings I enjoy, including creativity and time to create.  I hope your day is filled with joy, laughter and creativity!  It's a new month, so that means a new card sketch to play along with! The first card sketch of the new month is up today at Sketch N Scrap!! 

Here is the sketch created by yours truly:

Here is the card I created using the sketch:

Supplies Used: Patterned Papers: Pebbles (honeycomb & floral), & Simple Stories (pink grid & orange grid); stickers: Pebbles Hey Hello ; enamel dots: CTMH & Bo Bunny; cardstock: Stampin' Up Whisper White; stamp: CTMH & ink: Memento Tuxedo Black.

I have had these stickers for a long time & am happy to finally use them!  I think this bear is so adorable, don't you?  All the papers are just scraps from my scrap pile, it's so nice to make cards to keep those scrap piles under control! Make sure and hop on over to the Sketch N Scrap blog and check out what the other DT members did with the sketch!!  

Happy creating!

Lisa

February 5th card sketch challenge @ Sketch N Scrap

Happy February!!  It's a new month, so that means a new sketch to play along with! Yesterday we launched the first card sketch of the new month at Sketch N Scrap!! 

Here is the sketch created by yours truly:

Here is the card I created using the sketch:

Supplies Used: Patterned Papers: Doodlebug Designs (floral), Simple Stories (pink stripe & pink dot) and Echo Park (blue swirl); Ephemera: Doodlebug Designs (Love Notes) ; enamel dot: Echo Park;  bling: CTMH; enamel hearts: Doodlebug Designs; cardstock: Stampin' Up Whisper White; embossing folder: Stampin' Up; tag punch: Stampin' Up; stamp: CTMH & ink: Memento Tuxedo Black.

I  was able to use a piece of ephemera from my February Lisa & Lori's Great Stash Bash Adventure kit and some scraps from laying on my desk! Make sure and hop on over to the Sketch N Scrap blog and check out what the other DT members did with the sketch!!  

Happy creating!

Lisa

January 5th card sketch challenge @ Sketch N Scrap

Happy January!!  It's a new month, so that means a new sketch to play along with! Yesterday we launched the first card sketch of the new month at Sketch N Scrap!! 

Here is the sketch created by yours truly:

Here is my card using this fun sketch:

Supplies Used: Patterned Papers: Vicki Boutin; Ephemera: Vicki Boutin ; enamel dot: CTMH; cardstock: Stampin' Up Whisper White & Basic Black; heart punch: Stampin' Up; Die: Stampin' Up stitched rectangle; stamp: CTMH & ink: Memento Tuxedo Black.

I  was able to use a piece of ephemera from my January Lisa & Lori's Great Stash Bash Adventure kit and some scraps from an old Hip Kit Club kit from 2019!! Make sure and hop on over to the Sketch N Scrap blog and check out what the other DT members did with the sketch!!  

Happy creating!

Lisa

December 20th throwback card sketch challenge @ Sketch N Scrap

HappySunday!!  I hope you are ready for Christmas!!  The month is coming to a close and the  holiday is fast approaching and I was able to squeeze in one more challenge!!  Sketch N Scrap is having a throwback card challenge for the December 20th challenge and I thought I'd give it a go! 

 Here are the sketches you can choose from for the challenge:

Here is the card I created using throwback card sketch #208 from December 2021:

Supplies Used: Patterned Papers: Stampin' Up (orange dot & yellow dot), Simple Stories (pink stripe);  stickers: Photo Play Paper ; Stamp : CTMH;  Ink: Memento Tuxedo Black.

I made this card for my stash and used up a bunch of scraps that were on my desk!  I love how it turned out and I also made a slight dent in my scrap pile which is busting at the seams!!!  The struggle is real!   Make sure and hop on over to the Sketch N Scrap blog and check out what the other DT members did with the sketch!!  

Happy creating!

Lisa

December 5th card sketch challenge @ Sketch N Scrap

Happy December!!  It's a new month, so that means a new sketch to play along with! Yesterday we launched the first card sketch of the new month at Sketch N Scrap!! 

Here is the sketch created by yours truly:

Here is my card I created using the sketch:

Supplies Used: Patterned Papers: Pebbles Cozy & Bright ; stickers: Pebbles Cozy & Bright & Simple Stories Holly Days (word strip) ; enamel dot: CTMH; embossing folder: Cricut; cardstock: Stampin' Up Whisper White.

I decided it's time to make a Christmas card since the holiday is almost upon us!!  These papers and the stickers are super old so I was glad to finally use them as my craft room is busting at the seams!!!  I know I am not the only one with this issue lol!  Make sure and hop on over to the Sketch N Scrap blog and check out what the other DT members did with the sketch!!  

Happy creating!

Lisa

November 5th card sketch @ Sketch N Scrap

Happy November!!  It's a new month, so that means a new sketch to play along with! Yesterday we launched the first card sketch of the new month at Sketch N Scrap!! 

Here is the sketch created by yours truly:

Here is the card I created using the sketch:

Supplies Used: Patterned Papers: Pebbles Girl Squad ; stickers: Pebbles Girl Squad ; enamel dot: Doodlebug Designs; dies: Stampin Up, Stamp : CTMH;  Ink: Memento Tuxedo Black.

I made this card for a special someone who is always doing special favors for me!  I love how it turned out and hope she will love it too!   These papers and the sticker are super old so I was glad to finally use them as my craft room is busting at the seams!!!  I know I am not the only one with this issue lol!  Make sure and hop on over to the Sketch N Scrap blog and check out what the other DT members did with the sketch!!  

Happy creating!

Lisa

World Card Making Day 2025 sketch #4 @ Sketch N Scrap

Happy Hump Day!!  World Card Making Day was October 4th but Sketch N Scrap is celebrating all month long with an exclusive card sketch each and every Saturday in October!  We hope you will join us!

This is our fourth and final sketch celebrating World Card Making Day 2025.  

Here is the sketch by yours truly: 

Here is the card I created with this fun sketch:

Supplies Used:  Papers: unknown sources (from my scrap pile); stickers: Echo Park Imagine That Girl collection; stamp: CTMH; ink: Memento Tuxedo Black; enamel dots: Simple Stories; cardstock: Stampin' Up Whisper White & Basic Black. 

I hope this card has inspired you to play along with us at Sketch N Scrap!  You have until October 31st to play along either on our blog or in our Facebook group!  I can't wait to see what you create! 

Lisa

World Card Making Day 2025 Sketch #3 @ Sketch N Scrap

Happy Monday!!  World Card Making Day was October 4th but Sketch N Scrap is celebrating all month long with an exclusive card sketch each and every Saturday in October!  We hope you will join us!

This is our third sketch for World Card Making Day 2025.

Here is the sketch by yours truly:

Here is the card I created using this fun sketch:

Supplies Used: Patterned Paper: Echo Park Paper, Simple Stories; Sticker: Photo Play Paper; enamel dots: Bo Bunny & Doodlebug Designs; Tag: unknown source; cardstock: Stampin' Up Whisper White; Die: Stampin' Up stitched rectangle. 

I hope this card has inspired you to play along with us at Sketch N Scrap!  You have until October 31st to play along either on our blog or in our Facebook group!  I can't wait to see what you create! 

Lisa

World Card Making Day 2025 sketch #1 @ Sketch N Scrap

Happy Friday!!  World Card Making Day was October 4th but Sketch N Scrap is celebrating all month long with an exclusive card sketch each and every Saturday in October!  We hope you will join us!

This is our first sketch celebrating World Card Making Day 2025. 

Here is the sketch created by yours truly:

Here is the card I created using this fun sketch:

Supplies Used: Patterned Paper: PhotoPlay Paper Autumn Greetings (plaid and dot papers) and Simple Stories Cider & Donuts (floral paper); Stamp: Stampin' Up' (sentiment stamp) and CTMH (Bee stamp); Dies: CTMH (Bee die) and Stampin' Up (stitched rectangle die); Ink: Early Espresso Stampin' Up; Enamel dots: Simple Stories; cardstock: Stampin' Up Whisper White and CTMH (yellow). 

I hope this card has inspired you to play along with us at Sketch N Scrap!  You have until October 31st to play along either on our blog or in our Facebook group!  I can't wait to see what you create! 

Lisa

World Card Making Day 2025 sketch #2 @ Sketch N Scrap

Happy October!!  World Card Making Day was October 4th but Sketch N Scrap is celebrating all month long with an exclusive card sketch each and every Saturday in October!  We hope you will join us!

Today we launched the second World Card Making Day sketch at Sketch N Scrap!! 

Here is the sketch created by yours truly:

Here is the card I created using the sketch:

Supplies Used:  Papers: Simple Stories What's Cooking; Sticker: Simple Stories What's Cooking; Die: Stampin' Up; Enamel hearts: Doodlebug Designs; cardstock: Stampin' Up Whisper White; ink: Stampin' Up Chocolate Chip; stamp: Stampin' Up; tag: unknown source. 

I hope this card has inspired you to play along with us at Sketch N Scrap!  You have until October 31st to play along either on our blog or in our Facebook group!  I can't wait to see what you create! 

Lisa

Sketch N Scrap Card sketch 290

Happy October!!  It's a new month, so that means a new sketch to play along with! Today we launched the first card sketch of the new month at Sketch N Scrap!! 

Here is the sketch created by yours truly:

Here is the card I created using the sketch:

Supplies Used: Papers: Carta Bella Craft & Create; stickers: Carta Bella Craft & Create; dies: Stampin Up, Stamp & Ink: Stampin' Up (ink- Night of Navy).

I made this card for a special someone who loves to sew!  I love how it turned out and hope she will love it too when I give it to her on her birthday! These papers/stickers were from my DoubleShot Kit from August of 2021 at The ScrapRoom!  I am slowly trying to use up my past kits before purchasing any new ones as my craft room is busting at the seams!!!  I am sure I am not the only one with this issue lol!  Make sure and hop on over to the Sketch N Scrap blog and check out what the other DT members did with the sketch!!  

Happy creating!

Lisa

Sketch N Scrap card sketch #238

Happy Monday!!  It's a new week and what a great way to kick off a new week than with a new card sketch!  March is flying by and it's time for the last sketch of the month at Sketch N Scrap!!  Today sketch artist Lori is bringing us a super fun card sketch!  

Here is Lori's amazing card sketch:

Here is the card I created using the sketch:

Supplies Used: Cardstock: Whisper White by Stampin' Up; Patterned Paper: Smitten Kitten Doodlebug Designs (green) and PhotoPlay Paper Snail Mail; Stickers: PhotoPlay Paper Snail Mail.

This card was SUPER easy to make!  Using sketches just makes creating a snap!  I used up all scraps on this card which was another plus!!!  I hope you will join in the fun this month and play along with us at Sketch N Scrap!!  You have until March 31st at 9:55 pm to link up your projects on our blog!  Happy creating!

LISA

Sketch N Scrap card sketch #220

Happy Monday!!  It's a new week and what a great way to kick off a new week than with a new card sketch!  June is flying by and it's time for the last sketch of the month at Sketch N Scrap!!  Today sketch artist Lori is debuting her FIRST ever card sketch!  How fun!

Here is Lori's amazing card sketch:

Here is the card I created with this fun sketch:

Supplies Used: Cardstock: Stampin' Up Crumb Cake & Early Espresso; embossing folder: Sizzix; Patterned Paper: Simple Stories So Rad; die: Stampin' Up stitched circle; sticker: Echo Park Let's Go Camping; Ink: Stampin' Up Early Espresso; Stamp: Stampin' Up Simply Sketched.

This card was SUPER easy to make!  In fact, I need a bunch more masculine birthday cards so I plan to use this same sketch and these same stickers/papers to create a few more cards!!  I hope you will join in the fun this month and play along with us at Sketch N Scrap!! Happy creating!

January 5th card sketch @ Sketch N Scrap!

Happy  Hump Day!! Today we launched the first card sketch of the new month and the New Year at Sketch N Scrap!! 

Here is the sketch created by yours truly:

Here is the card I created with the sketch:

Supplies Used: Card stock: Stampin' Up: Whisper White & Basic Black; Patterned Paper: Echo Park Cupid & Co, Simple Stories Kissing Booth and Photo Play Paper Love Letters; stickers; Photo Play Paper Love Letters; black pen: Sharpie; punches: Stampin' Up: tag and circle punches. 

I used only scraps from three past kits at The ScrapRoom to make this card and I love how it turned out!  This birdie is so adorable and I love the way these papers mixed together from a variety of manufacturers to create a beautiful card!  I made my own tag with the tag corner punch from Stampin' Up and then circle punches to make my own hole reinforcer out of black cardstock.  Make sure and hop on over to the Sketch N Scrap blog and check out what the other DT members did with the sketch!!  Happy creating!

Lisa

December 20th card sketch at Sketch N Scrap

Happy Hump Day!!  It's time for a new week & what a busy week it is!! As we prepare for the holidays I hope you can find some creative time to play along with us at Sketch N Scrap!  Monday we launched our December 20th card sketch created by yours truly!  

Here is the sketch:

Here is my card I created with the sketch:

Supplies Used:  Card stock: Stampin' Up Whisper White and Basic Black; Patterned Paper: CTMH and Simple Stories Dream Big; sticker: Simple Stories Dream Big, ink: Memento Tuxedo Black; stamp: Stampin' Up; Black pen: Sharpie

I had fun making this card for one of my besties who loves tea!!  I hope she likes it!!  Make sure and check out all the inspiration from the Design Team at Sketch N Scrap using this card sketch!!  Happy creating!!

November 20th card sketch at Sketch N Scrap

Happy Weekend! Today I am sharing another fun card I created, this time using the November 20th card sketch at Sketch N Scrap!  This card sketch was created by sketch artist Stacy.  Here is the sketch:

Here is my card using this fun sketch:

Supplies Used: Cardstock: Stampin' Up Whisper White; Patterned Paper: Pebbles Cozy and Bright; Sticker: Carta Bella  Santa's Workshop; stamp: CTMH; die: Stampin' Up: Stitched Circle & Ink: Stampin' Up: Real Red

This card was created with a mix of scraps left over from some older kits from The ScrapRoom.  I am going through all my old kits trying to use up the scraps and stickers I have left over!  I love using my scraps to create cards!!  Make sure and hop on over to the Sketch N Scrap blog to check out what the other DT members have done with this sketch!!  Happy creating!! 

November 5th card sketch at Sketch N Scrap!

TGIF!!  Today I am sharing my take on the November 5th card sketch at Sketch N Scrap!  This sketch was created by yours truly! 

 Here is the sketch:

Here is my card created with this fun sketch:

Supplies Used: Cardstock: Stampin' Up: Whisper White; Patterned Paper: Pink Fresh Studio Just a little lovely, 1 Canoe 2 Willow and CTMH; ink: Memento: Tuxedo Black; sticker: 1 Canoe 2 Willow; Die: CTMH; Stamp: Stampin' Up Simply Sketched; black pen: Le Pen

I love the color palette of this card!  This card was made from all scraps and I think turned out wonderfully!  That's the fun with sketches!! I hope you will join in the fun this month at Sketch N Scrap!  Make sure and check out what the other DT members did with this sketch!  Happy creating!!