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Making Cards from a Sketch

 Are you stuck in a Creative rut?  Give Creativity Blooms Sketch 12 a try.

Here's an example of a card using the Creativity Blooms Sketch 12.  Springtime Vintage Designer Series Paper add an old-time charm to the quaint Easter Blossoms stamp set.  And who doesn't want a Springtime smile about now?

The Vintage Wallpaper embossing folder lays the perfect backdrop.  Once everything fits, put it together.

Springtime Smiles Recipe:

Stamps: Easter Blossoms #121905 wood or #122057 clear

Designer Paper & Card Stock: Springtime Vintage DSP #121782, Crumb Cake #120953, Always Artichoke #105119, Very Vanilla #101650, Crumb Cake Medium Envelopes #107297, Rose Red #102544

Ink: Crumb Cake #121030, Always Artichoke #105219

Big Shot & Accessories: Big Shot #113439, Vintage Wallpaper embossing folder #120175

Punches: 1-3/4" x 7/8" Oval #119855, Scallop Oval 119856, Scallop Trim Border #118402

Stampin' Sponges for aging #101610, Stampin' Dimensionals #104430

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Creativity Blooms Sketch 11

Let's get creative!

Creativity Blooms Sketch 11

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

For today's Creativity Blooms Sketch 11 a Sugar and Spice Baby Girl Card steals the show.  She's all things vintage: Charming Stamp set, Vintage Wallpaper embossing Folder, Victoria Crochet Trim and Distressing Essentials Kit.  Yes, she's Sugar & Spice and Everything Nice.

Sugar & Spice Recipe:

Stamps: Charming 116519, Everything Nice 113818

Card Stock: Crumb Cake, Pink Pirouette, Very Vanilla, Medium Very Vanilla Envelopes

Ink: Pink Pirouette, Crumb Cake

Markers: Pink Pirouette, Crumb Cake, Always Artichoke

Tools:  2-3/8" Scallop Circle Punch 118874, 2-1/2" Circle Punch 120906, Vintage Wallpaper Embossing Folder 120175, Big Shot 113439, Distressing Essentials Kit 118762, Mini glue Dots 103683

Accessories: Victoria Crochet Trim 118481, Very Vanilla 1/8" Ribbon 119960, Neutrals Buttons 119743, Subtles Designer Buttons 119745, Linen Thread 100982

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Has the weekly Creativity Blooms Sketches inspired you?  Let me know in the comments of this post.

Have a creative day,

Creativity Blooms Sketch 10

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Let's get your creative juices flowing with

Creativity Blooms Sketch 10.

 

 

 

Here's mine.  What can you create with Creativity Blooms Sketch 10?

Flight of the Butterfly Recipe:

Stamps: Flight of the Butterfly

Card Stock: Peach Parfait, Pumpkin Pie, Old Olive, Whisper White, Medium Whisper White Envelopes, Rich Razzleberry

Ink: Rich Razzleberry, Old Olive

Tools: Elegant Bouquet embossing folder 115964, Big Shot 113439, 1-3/4" x 7/8" Oval Punch 119855, Scallop Oval Punch 119856, Butterfly Punch 119848

Accessories: Rich Razzleberry Satin Ribbon 119752, Stampin' Dimensionals #104430, Basic Pearls 119247

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Creativity Blooms Sketch 8

 

 

 

Jump Start your creativity today with Creativity Blooms Sketch 8.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Feel like a kid again. Add Love impressions Rub-Ons to all your Valentine projects.  Simply cut out the image to apply and rub it on.  They even stick to nonporous surfaces, even pictures. Get 4 sheets, 2 of each design.  Item #121886

Who says that Corner Punches are only for corners?  Try making a border with your corner punch.  Doesn't it look like roof tops?

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Creativity Blooms Sketch 7

Let your Creativity Bloom today with Creativity Blooms Sketch 7.

 

Today's sketch was used to create my second Leadership swap pictured below.

What will you create?

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Today's Build-a-Roo Card is actually a spin off idea from last week's Scrapbook page.  Who could resist this sweet little Kangaroo?

Build-a-Roo Recipe:

• Stamps: Build-a-Roo 115948
• Designer Paper & Card Stock: Neutrals Patterns Designer Series Paper Stack 117157, Pink Pirouette 111351, Basic Gray 121044, Whisper White 100730, Regal Rose 105130
• Ink: Basic Gray 109120
• Tools: Eyelet Border Punch 119853, Small Heart Punch 117193, 3/16" Corner Punch 119871, Big Shot 113439, Square Lattice 119976
• Accessories: Stampin' Dimensionals 104430

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Stop Back tomorrow for Leadership Updates.

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Creativity Blooms Sketch 6

 

What will you create using the Creativity Blooms Sketch 6?  You choose the stamps and colors.

 

You Mean So Much Recipe:

• Stamps: Blessed Mother (Occasions Mini)
• Card Stock: Melon Mambo, Very Vanilla, Daffodil Delight, Medium Very Vanilla Envelope
• Ink: Old Olive
• Markers: Melon Mambo, Daffodil Delight, Old Olive
• Tools: Scallop Trim Corner  Punch, Scallop Trim Border Punch

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Uncle Sam Wants You Punch Art Birthday

 

 

 

Creativity Blooms Sketch 5

Pull out your supplies and follow the sketch. What will you create today?

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 How about a double challenge?  Try using your punches in an unexpected way.  Uncle Sam was created with the Build a Cupcake Punch from the Occasions Mini.  Let your imagination be the limit.

Uncle Sam Punch Art

Uncle Sam's Hat: 1-1/4" Square Punch, Word Window Punch
Uncle Sam Head: 1-3/4" Scallop Circle Punch, 1-3/8" Circle Punch
Face: Build a Cupcake Punch (Occasions Mini)

The "sprinkles" are the nose.  The "frosting" is the beard.  And the "candle flame" is the mouth.

 

 

 

Uncle Sam Birthday Recipe:

Stamps: Create a Cupcake (Occasions Mini)

Card Stock: Real Red, Whisper White, Medium Whisper White Envelope, Night of Navy, Blushing Bride, Regals Patterns Designer Series Paper Stack

Ink: Real Red, Night of Navy

Tools & Accessories: 1-1/4" Square Punch, Word Window Punch, 1-3/4" Scallop Circle Punch, 1-3/8" Circle Punch, Build a Cupcake Punch, 2" x 1-3/8" Oval Punch, Real Red 1-1/4" Striped Ribbon, Finial Press embossing folder, Big Shot

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Have a fabulous day,

Creativity Blooms Sketch 4

Get your creativity blooming with Creativity Blooms Sketch 4.

Take a break from the hustle & bustle to unwind and stamp.  A sketch is a great way to get your creative juices flowing.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Beat the winter blues with Regal Rose, Daffodil Delight, Pear Pizzaz and Peach Parfait.  It's like taking in a breath of sunshine.  Pop on some happy buttons and we're good to go.

Tiny Teacup Recipe

Stamps: Tiny Teacup

Card Stock: Whisper White, Medium Whisper White envelope, In Color Designer Paper (envelope), Pear Pizzaz

Ink: Regal Rose, Pear Pizzaz, Daffodil Delight and peach Parfait

Tools & Accessories: Big Shot, Perfect Polka Dot embossing folder, Brights Designer Buttons, Subtles Designer Button, Mini Glue Dots for applying buttons, Stampin' Dimensionals, 1-1/4" Square Punch, Duo Scallop Square die, Small Oval Punch, Daffodil Delight Satin Ribbon   Order Stampin' Up! Supplies Here

You'll be ready for play time out with the ladies after the holidays?  Have you reserved a date on my calendar for your stamping workshop?  Dates will fill up fast.  Give me a call today.

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Creativity Blooms Sketch 3

 

Are you ready for another sketch challenge? Creativity Blooms Sketch 3 is a simple one.  Let's stamp!

 

You'll also receive another Sneak Peak from the upcoming Occasions Mini.

This sweet & simple Note of Thanks offers a breath of sunshine.  Make a set of Note cards to have on hand or to give as a gift.  You'll notice the delicate "wild flowers" are a Sneak Peak from the Occasions Mini called Blessed Mother.

Robin's Stamping Tips:

• Add a strip of adhesive down the center and crinkle and wrinkle your lace for a delicate, pretty look.
• Rose Red & Daffodil Delight Designer buttons add a bright spot to this dainty card.  Press Buttons onto a Mini Glue dots, pull to release glue dot and adhere to project.
• Add multiply colors to your flowers with the Brush Tip end of your Stampin' Write Markers.

Note of Thanks Supplies:

• Stamps: Blessed Mother, Thank You Kindly
• Card Stock: Pink Pirouette, Very Vanilla, Medium Very Vanilla Envelopes
• Ink: Wild Wasabi, Real Rose, Daffodil Delight
• Tools & Accessories: 3/16" Corner Punch, Subtles Designer Buttons, Brights Designer Buttons, Victoria Crochet Trim, Pretty in Pink Satin Ribbon, Perfect Polka Dots embossing Folder, Big Shot, Mini Glue Dots, Stampin' Dimensionals

If you would like to receive the Occasions Mini and you are not already on my mailing list, I would be happy to send you a copy.  Simply email me your name, address and phone number.  The Stampin' Up! Occasions Mini starts January 4!

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Creativity Blooms Sketch 2

 

 

 

 

Let your creativity bloom

with Creativity Blooms Sketch 2.

Pull out your stamps and ink and let's begin.

If you're stuck in a creative rut, sketches are a great place to start.

 

 

 

 

 

 

Here's my interpretation of Creativity Blooms Sketch 2.  Now let's see what you can create.  Today's project is soft and pretty with Pink Pirouette, Sahara Sand and Always Artichoke.  Button her up with Basic Pearls.  Add an oh so Pretty in Pink striped bow and we're ready to go.

Greeting Cards Kids Supplies:

Stamps: Greeting Card Kids, Teeny Tiny Wishes

Card Stock: Watercolor Paper, Always Artichoke, Pink Pirouette, Sahara Sand, Medium Very Vanilla Envelope

Ink: Pink Pirouette, Blush Blossom, Always Artichoke, Sahara Sand, Daffadill Delight

Tools: Big Shot, Perfect Polka Dots embossing folder, Snowflake #2 die, 3/4" x 15/16" Oval Punch, 2-3/8" Scallop Circle Punch, 2-1/2" Circle Punch, Blender Pens

Accessories: Pretty in Pink Striped Ribbon, Basic Pearls

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