Simple Sketch #11 Challenge - February 2024

 Join me for some FUN! Each month (almost) I will be doing a new sketch challenge around the last week of the month.

A Monthly Sketch Challenge!

Here is the sketch! Use it as your inspiration - your card should contain all the layers, but you can take some liberty with them. Add any embellishments you wish.

You might recognize this from my FB Live video 2/25/2024 - here is the card I created -

 Just use the sketch and have fun.  The rest is up to you - just try and have similar layers!  Feel free to even change the size of the card or the orientation.  The coloring on the sketch, is just to show the layers - use any colors you wish!!  Here's the sketch with the measurements I used - 

Post the card(s) you make in the comments of my Facebook Business page HERE, find the pinned Sketch challenge post at the top of my page and be sure to post by 3/2/2024, so they can be entered in my drawing on 3/3/2024. All card pictures must be posted by midnight 3/2/2024. Each unique card pic is an entry - and I will give away a fun prize. Have fun with this - can't wait to see what you make!

I hope you play along - have fun with it - take some creative license - just use the sketch as your inspiration!!

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You can check in the SHOP NOW tab at the top of this page to find my current hostess code at any time.

To order any of Stampin' Up's products you can go directly to my online store - www.stampingwithmaureen.stampinup.net  and click on SHOP NOW.  Please use the Hostess Code RZ4JZQCA through February 29, 2024 to get full benefits from me-

*NOTE: If your personal order is not part of a current party and you are ordering over $150 in merchandise - please do not use this code; as your order without the code will qualify you to earn a minimum of 10% in hostess benefits.  

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Bundle Bonus for FEBRUARY 2024

Painted Lavender Bundle #162597 $46.75*

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Product available at time of offering.

Cost shown is in the U.S. Market for February 2024 – Price will vary in other Stampin’ Up! markets.

Order the above bundle in the month of February 2024, and all of my profits from the sale will go to support Doors of Hope ministry in Murfreesboro, TN – see more about this incredible ministry here –

Doors of Hope | (opendoorsofhope.org)

Plus - you will receive a special full bundle tutorial of additional card ideas – that you can use to create wonderful projects.  Tutorial bundle will be sent out as soon as possible – usually the Sunday after your purchase.

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If you don't currently have a demonstrator and would like a catalog; or would like to learn more about Stampin' Up! and our products, please email me at crazystampinglady@gmail.com

*Note: Product pricing varies by market.  Check with your local demonstrator if you are not in the U.S. to find out your cost.  Product active to purchase at the time of this post.

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Always Stamping, Maureen - the Crazy Stamping Lady!

Share it Sunday! Free tutorial - Detailed Dogwood - Sale-a-bration!

 

 It's Sunday - and time to share another great card and free tutorial!  This week's my card features the Detailed Dogwood stamp set that you can get free with a $100 purchase during Sale-a-bration this month.  This set is stunning, and images in the set coordinate with both the Petal Park Builder Punch and the Dragonfly Punch.  I especially love how the soft colors look using the Nature's Sweetness Specialty DSP as it's back drop.  I  hope you like it as much as I do!

#162953 Detailed Dogwood

Free SAB offering with a $100 Purchase*

Click HERE to find and print your tutorial sheet.

Detailed Dogwood

All images © 1990-2024 Stampin’ Up!^®

Supplies:

 ·       Stamp Sets: Detailed Dogwood (162953); Notes of Nature (162630)

·       Card Stock and Paper: Pecan Pie Card Stock (161665); Crumb Cake Card Stock (120953); Basic White Card Stock (159276); Nature’s Sweetness Specialty Designer Series Paper (162616)

·       Stamp Pads: Tuxedo Black Memento Ink (132708); Pecan Pie Ink (161665)

·       Stampin’ Blends: Seafoam (154902); Petal Pink (154893); Flirty Flamingo (154884); Bubble Bath (161675)

·       Tools: Everyday Details dies (162864); Distressed Tile 3D Embossing Folder (162189)

·       Miscellaneous: Linen Thread (104199); Loose Frosted Dots (161153); Stampin’ Dimensionals (104430); Multi-Purpose Liquid Glue (110755); Paper Snips (103579); Paper Trimmer (152392); Stampin’ Cut & Emboss Machine (149653)

 Measurements:

 ·       Pecan Pie Card Stock: 8 1/2” x 5 1/2” card base (score/fold to 5 1/2” x 4 1/4”); center strip (layer 2) to be embossed 2” x 4”

·       First mat (layer 1): 4” x 5 1/4” Pecan Pie ruled DSP from Nature’s Sweetness Specialty Paper pack.

·       Layer 3: Cut (2) pieces 2 1/4”x 1 7/8” of the black and pecan pie floral print from Nature’s Sweetness pack.

·       Layer 4: 2 1/2” x 3 1/4” “distressed type” (flat, without gold flecks) Nature’s Sweetness DSP.

·       4” x 4” piece of Basic White Card Stock.

·       Scrap piece of Crumb Cake Card Stock (to stamp with sentiment and die cut to 2 1/4”x 7/8” with Everyday Details smallest rectangle die)

·       16” piece of Linen Thread

 Instructions:

 1.    Emboss the 2” x 4” piece of Pecan Pie using the Distressed Tile 3D EF.

2.    “Distress ink” the edges of each of the cut DSP and the embossed Pecan Pie card stock 2” x 4” strip by running the edges across the open Pecan Pie ink pad. The Pecan Pie embossed strip can also be pulled lightly across the pad to ink the raised embossed areas With Paper Snips, rough the edges a bit as well by scraping the blade along them.

3.    Adhere the first mat – Pecan Pie Nature’s Sweetness “ruled” sheet.

4.    Adhere the second layer – 2” x 4” embossed Pecan Pie cardstock strip horizontally at center of card.

5.    Layer three – Adhere the 2 pieces of 2 1/4”x 1 7/8” black and pecan pie floral print. (1 pc) Upper Left of card (down 1/2” from top edge of base card and in 1/4” to the right of the base card edge.); (1pc) Lower Right of card (up 1/2” from bottom edge of base card and in 1/4” to the left of the base card edge.)

6.    Set layered base card aside.

7.    Stamp Layer 4 – 2 1/2” x 3 1/4” “distressed type” patterned DSP with the Notes of Nature grid stamp, field notes stamp and ink splotches stamp in Pecan Pie ink.

8.    Stamp the Dogwood image in Pecan Pie ink onto the 4” x 4” Basic White card stock. Color with Stampin’ Blends (see Supplies for list of colors.) Fussy cut image.

9.    Stamp sentiment from Notes of Nature in Tuxedo Black ink and die cut using the Everyday Details smallest rectangle die (2 1/4”x 7/8”).

10. Adhere Layer 4 – the 2 1/2” x 3 1/4” stamped “distressed type” patterned DSP at the center of the base card over all previously place layers.

11. Twist the Linen Thread in swirls and knot. Glue in place.

12. Attach dimensionals to the back of the already fussy cut Dogwood image and place as pictured over the Linen Thread swirls.

13. Attach dimensionals to the die cut sentiment rectangle and attached as pictured.

14. Finish by adding 5 Petal Pink Loose Frosted Dots 1 large, 2 medium, 2 small.

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You can check in the SHOP NOW tab at the top of this page to find my current hostess code at any time.

To order any of Stampin' Up's products you can go directly to my online store - www.stampingwithmaureen.stampinup.net  and click on SHOP NOW.  Please use the Hostess Code RZ4JZQCA through February 29, 2024 to get full benefits from me-

*NOTE: If your personal order is not part of a current party and you are ordering over $150 in merchandise - please do not use this code; as your order without the code will qualify you to earn a minimum of 10% in hostess benefits.  

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Bundle Bonus for FEBRUARY 2024

Painted Lavender Bundle #162597 $46.75*

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Product available at time of offering.

Cost shown is in the U.S. Market for February 2024 – Price will vary in other Stampin’ Up! markets.

Order the above bundle in the month of February 2024, and all of my profits from the sale will go to support Doors of Hope ministry in Murfreesboro, TN – see more about this incredible ministry here –

Doors of Hope | (opendoorsofhope.org)

Plus - you will receive a special full bundle tutorial of additional card ideas – that you can use to create wonderful projects.  Tutorial bundle will be sent out as soon as possible – usually the Sunday after your purchase.

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If you don't currently have a demonstrator and would like a catalog; or would like to learn more about Stampin' Up! and our products, please email me at crazystampinglady@gmail.com

*Note: Product pricing varies by market.  Check with your local demonstrator if you are not in the U.S. to find out your cost.  Product active to purchase at the time of this post.

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Always Stamping, Maureen - the Crazy Stamping Lady!

SF-2024 February Blog Hop - Fabulous Fun Folds and 3D Projects

Be sure to hop through all the blogs on the list near the bottom for great inspiration as we create some great projects focusing on Fabulous Fun Folds and 3D projects.

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So this is a fun month a fun fold and a 3D project - But I'm a clean and simple gal - so both of my projects are clean and simple.  Both projects use the Heartfelt Hexagon bundle - 

#162889 Heartfelt Hexagon Bundle $37.75*

and the Nature's Sweetness Spec. DSP

#162616 Nature's Sweetness Specialty DSP $16.50

So my card is a simple "Z" fold card - a 5 1/2" x 8 1/2" piece of cardstock scored along the long side at 2 1/8" and 4 1/4" - then folded to form a "Z".

I added DSP and a sentiment to front layers, and a piece of Basic White Cardstock on the inside.  Plus a diecut piece using the Notes of Nature dies and some gems from the 2023-2025 in-color Dots.  All pretty much in Pebbled Path.

I wanted this card to be on the masculine side - and I think this color scheme does that.

Then staying in the same color scheme - made a stand up desk calendar.  Now I know it's February - but I still had a few calendars left, so I am making them up and sending them to family and friends.  There's still over 10 months left to use it - right?!?

I start with a piece for the base of Basic White that is 4 1/4" x 5 1/2" and scored along the long side at 1", 2 3/4" and 4 1/2" - then folded valley fold, mountain fold and valley fold.

Next I made a simple coordinating calendar - it is a simple card base actually - horizontal and decorated.  I added it to the folded base with adhesive - 

And ended up with this simple desk calendar - with a "joyful" reminder every time you look at it.

I really love how these turned out - what do you think??

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Thank you for stopping by my blog.   Maybe you got some inspiration for creating something wonderful of your own.  I would love it if you would leave me a comment below and stop back soon.  Don't forget to click through on each name below to see even more awesome ideas. 

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You can check in the SHOP NOW tab at the top of this page to find my current hostess code at any time.

To order any of Stampin' Up's products you can go directly to my online store - www.stampingwithmaureen.stampinup.net  and click on SHOP NOW.  Please use the Hostess Code RZ4JZQCA through February 29, 2024 to get full benefits from me-

*NOTE: If your personal order is not part of a current party and you are ordering over $150 in merchandise - please do not use this code; as your order without the code will qualify you to earn a minimum of 10% in hostess benefits.  

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Bundle Bonus for FEBRUARY 2024

Painted Lavender Bundle #162597 $46.75*

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Product available at time of offering.

Cost shown is in the U.S. Market for February 2024 – Price will vary in other Stampin’ Up! markets.

Order the above bundle in the month of February 2024 (currently backordered, so will be extended through March 2024), and all of my profits from the sale will go to support Doors of Hope ministry in Murfreesboro, TN – see more about this incredible ministry here –

Doors of Hope | (opendoorsofhope.org)

Plus - you will receive a special full bundle tutorial of additional card ideas – that you can use to create wonderful projects.  Tutorial bundle will be sent out as soon as possible – usually the Sunday after your purchase.

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If you don't currently have a demonstrator and would like a catalog; or would like to learn more about Stampin' Up! and our products, please email me at crazystampinglady@gmail.com

*Note: Product pricing varies by market.  Check with your local demonstrator if you are not in the U.S. to find out your cost.  Product active to purchase at the time of this post.

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Always Stamping, Maureen - the Crazy Stamping Lady!

Paper Crafting Blog Hop February 2024 - Sale-a-bration!

 

Welcome to our Paper Crafting Blog Hop for February 2024 - featuring talented Independent Stampin’ Up! Demonstrators from all over the globe including the USA, United Kingdom and Australia. We have a wide array of projects and design styles to share with you this month - and every one of them is spotlighting products from our Sale-a-bration offerings. Remember that Sale-a-bration ends Feb. 29, 2024 - so if you don't want to miss out on these great freebies - get your orders in now!!

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So for my post I am using an amazing Bundle that you can get with a $100 (USD) purchase...everytime I use it, it just makes me smile!

#162947 Softly Sophisticated Bundle - $100 (USD) level Sale-a-bration 2024 - ends 2/29/2024

Here is my card -

I love so much about this - the beautiful two step flowers (Gorgeous Grape and Garden Green) - the script on the sentiment and the ombre coloring. To get the ombre effect I used my Blender Brush and Gorgeous Grape ink and added it to my Basic White cardstock embossed layer - starting at the bottom and letting it fade out as you go up.

Then to complete the card, I used these dies -

#162821 Thoughtful Expressions Dies $37.00*

They are just overall great dies - but those die cut layers - how great are those!?! Keepers for sure.

Thank you so much for stopping by and I would love to hear your thoughts and comments!

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Now click on through to the rest of those hopping with me this month to see all of their wonderful creations and inspirations! ~Maureen

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You can check in the SHOP NOW tab at the top of this page to find my current hostess code at any time.

To order any of Stampin' Up's products you can go directly to my online store - www.stampingwithmaureen.stampinup.net  and click on SHOP NOW.  Please use the Hostess Code RZ4JZQCA through February 29, 2024 to get full benefits from me-

*NOTE: If your personal order is not part of a current party and you are ordering over $150 in merchandise - please do not use this code; as your order without the code will qualify you to earn a minimum of 10% in hostess benefits.  

~*~*~*~*~

Bundle Bonus for FEBRUARY 2024

Painted Lavender Bundle #162597 $46.75*

~*~*~*~*~*

Product available at time of offering.

Cost shown is in the U.S. Market for February 2024 – Price will vary in other Stampin’ Up! markets.

Order the above bundle in the month of February 2024, and all of my profits from the sale will go to support Doors of Hope ministry in Murfreesboro, TN – see more about this incredible ministry here –

Doors of Hope | (opendoorsofhope.org)

Plus - you will receive a special full bundle tutorial of additional card ideas – that you can use to create wonderful projects.  Tutorial bundle will be sent out as soon as possible – usually the Sunday after your purchase.

 ~*~*~*~*~

If you don't currently have a demonstrator and would like a catalog; or would like to learn more about Stampin' Up! and our products, please email me at crazystampinglady@gmail.com

*Note: Product pricing varies by market.  Check with your local demonstrator if you are not in the U.S. to find out your cost.  Product active to purchase at the time of this post.

_________________________________________

Always Stamping, Maureen - the Crazy Stamping Lady!