Here we go! I think Card Sketch #34 will be one of those sketches that become a classic. You can use lots of things with this sketch. Think designer series paper, embossing folders, dies or stencils. This sketch leaves lots of room to create a focal point on the card with an accent strip. 

 

Stenciling is one of my favorite techniques to create beautiful images and the Painted Pumpkins bundle stenciled are just amazing! (#168439) I was playing with them the other day and I kept thinking there has to be a better way to make lining up the stencils easier. Check out what I came up.

 I pulled out my Stampin' Positioner tool! Remove the top plate and use the base to hold you stencils in place with out the hassle of tape or temporary adhesive. Simply use the center "triangle" and pegs along with the magnets to hold the paper and the stencils. The only thing you'll need to do is figure out which way you want to lay your stencils! If the paper slips a little bit, it's super easy to push it back into place and continue stenciling. 

Add paper to the positioner tool.

Add the first stencil and the magnets. Add ink.

Continue with the rest of the stencils until you have created the full image. 

You might get a little ink on the pegs, but they can be easily wipe off.

I hope this tip will help you to enjoy stenciling and if you try it, I'd love to hear how it worked for you.

 It's an exciting day in my craft room. My assistant Spike & his shy brother Goodwin are celebrating their 10th birthday! These two have quite a story of how they litterly dropped into our lives on a stormy rainy night, so it's amazing they even survived! Happy Birthday Boys!

2026 Card Sketch #33 

Do you have a love hate relationship with scraps like I do? It's so hard for me to throw even the smallest piece of pretty paper away, let alone pieces that are 1½" x 3¼", so that is how this sketch was born! 

I followed the sketch pretty close, except I replaced the circle in the middle with the flower cluster made from the Radiant Sunflowers Bundle (#168359) & the Sunflower Fields DSP (#168351)

I did make the first layer a little smaller at 4" x 5¼", embossed with the Rustic Check 3D folder, I then added the three panels to this layer before adhering it to the standard A2 card base.

The flower clutter & greeting were popped up and I added a little Wink-a-Stella to the flowers. 

 Has it been a week already! Time just seems to just flying by these days. 

I came up with this sketch on the fly, so let's see what we all can create with it.

2026 Card Sketch #32

I'll confess, I'm a layers kind of gal...the more the better, so when I see a simple sketch with minimal layers I always think I'm not going to like it and that was certainly the case here, but I ended up really liking it! I created four cards using this sketch for inspiration.

This was my first idea. I love that the Sunset Coast Bundle #167781 had a die that was close to the right size circle and I just had to add paper! The Scenic Coast DSP #167773 was perfect and really adds a WOW factor to the card.

I just love the little critter from the Christmas Crew stamp set #168374. The Whisper Woods DSP #168368 and the Winter Dreams DSP #168315 helped me create the perfect snowy scene for the little bear to hold his sign! I also used a new product called Framed & Fabulous Hot Foil dies #170578 for the circle. To finish the snowy effect, I added three shiny Snowflakes embellishments #168316

This beauty was made using the Violet Dreams DSP #168186 and it turned out great! I also used new Hot Foil dies and a gold embossed greeting from the Framed & Fabulous Bundle #170579. The touch of gold on both the circle and the greeting just elevate this card to the next level. 

Lastly and probably the simplest card was made using the Christmas Crew stamp set #168374, the Creative Celebrations Mix & Match DSP #168499 and the Texture Tree 3D embossing folder. The only thing I added was a little piece of Peaceful Pine ribbon. 

 Horizonal or Vertical?

I just love the easy fun fold design of the card, but I'm sure which direction I like it better. I really wanted to use the "Hello, Gourd-geous" greeting from the Painted Pumpkin stamp set, so I'm probably leaning towards the horizonal version.

All the measurements are the same for both cards, they only thing that changes is the direction of the DSP print. Can't have sideways pumpkins and mushrooms! 

Card base (vanilla): 4 1/4" x 11", on the 11" side, score at 2" and 7 1/2" 

Mats (Golden Glow): 1 3/4" x 4" & 3 1/4" x 4"

DSP: 1 1/2" x 3 3/4" & 3" x 3 3/4" I used Autumn Opulence DSP #168336

Center mat:(Autumn Woodland Glimmer paper #168335) 2 1/2" x 3 3/4"

Center (vanilla): 2 1/4" x 3 1/2"

Cajun Craze, Mossy Meadow & Early Espresso cardstock to die cut pumpkins, stems and leaves suing the Painted Patch bundle #168445