Paper Pumpkin Alternatives April 2024 and Sketch Challenges

The past week was so busy that time literally flew by.  I have a number of projects on the go, including working on my April 2024 Paper Pumpkin kit alternatives so I decided to use some sketch challenges for inspiration.  For this card I was excited to try another sketch challenge with sketch #573 from the Atlantic Hearts Sketch Challenge (AHSC) but unfortunately I missed the deadline.    

Atlantic Hearts Sketch Challenge #573

Why waste a good post?  Even though this card isn't entered in that challenge, it's still post worthy.  Let me know if this has ever happened to you when you've been doing challenges?  The turnaround times sometimes are just not in my reality.  Oh well.....

Here's My Card: 

In this photo the lighting has captured the Lost Lagoon in all it's glory.  I used pieces from a white card base in the April Paper Pumpkin kit for the top and bottom panels of this card. Before cutting these panels I used blending brushes and Lost Lagoon ink to change the look of the design and add some colour.  I also ran the top panel through my big shot and embossed it with the hatch design from the Basic 3D embossing folders which are available in the On Line Exclusive products list. 

I love the dies that coordinate with the Delicate Wing Paper Pumpkin kit.  They give a three D effect.  Before cutting the butterflies out with these dies I stamped them on the reverse side of one of the white panels with the butterfly stamp from the kit.  I used gold gems to highlight the centers of the butterflies and for design elements. 

I had some left over Lost Lagoon taffeta ribbon which I used to divide the bottom and middle panel.  I stamped the "Sending Love and Best Wishes" sentiment from the Perennial Postage stamp set in Lost Lagoon ink on a scrap of white paper and then die cut it with the smallest of the Stitched Rectangle stamps.  This was mounted on a scrap of Lost Lagoon that was also cut with those dies. 

Supplies Used:

The April 2024 Paper Pumpkin kit called Delicate Wings card stock, stamps and dies were used to create this card.  

Stamp Sets:  Perennial Postage, Perennial Birthday, and Delicate Wings

Cardstock:  Basic White (card base 8 1/2 x 11 scored at 4 1/4", Inside Mat 3 3/4" x 5" and scraps for butterflies), Lost Lagoon (4 1/8" x 5 3/8" Mat)

DSP:  Paper Pumpkin April 2024 Delicate Wings Kit

Accessories:  Lost Lagoon Taffeta Ribbon, Gold gems, Basics 3D Embossing Folder, Stitched Rectangles Dies, glue dots, tombow glue. 

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Atlantic Hearts Sketch Challenge #572:

April has sure been living up to its reputation for rain showers but it's been really on the cold side which isn't normal for this time of year.  

Our townhouse complex is being re-roofed and our unit is one of the first to be done so there is a lot of pounding, things dropping and general chaos as the work progresses.  I am however thoroughly "over the roof" that it's finally getting done!  Unfortunately with the lack of sunshine its a slower go than one would expect. Today I'm excited to share a "new to me" sketch challenge called Atlantic Hearts Sketch Challenge.  It was recommended to me by my stampin' bestie Sheri, who often participates in their weekly challenges.  Her comment was this is a great challenge site because the design team give lots of feedback and there are always fun challenges.  Well that was enough to get me looking.  

Here's the Sketch Challenge Atlantic Hearts #572: 

Here's My Card:  

I'm continuing to make Anniversary cards and this one is quite elegant.  It began with an 8 1/2" x 5 1/2" Crumb Cake card base that was scored at 4 1/4".  A layer of Gorgeous Grape measuring 4" x 5 1/4" was added next and followed by a beautiful sheet of Perennial Lavender designer series paper.  I love the artistry of these papers.  

For the oval on the card sketch I chose a floral oval wreath from the retired Eden dies.  I debated about using a purple toned cardstock for the oval, however decided to use basic white to tie it in to the beautiful flowers in the dsp.  I'm glad I did as it lent a folksy whimsical look to the card.

At the top of the wreath oval I added some Gorgeous Grape and Lost Lagoon lavender sprigs and a Lost Lagoon taffeta ribbon.  I also randomly placed fine Purple Shimmer Gems to add some sparkle.  The Happy Anniversary sentiment was stamped with Versamark and Lost Lagoon inks and heat set with Clear Embossing Powder.  

This was a fun and easy card to make because the oval die and the designer paper made it come together quickly.  Please let me know if you liked this card, I love to get feedback.  Be sure to pop over to the Atlantic Hearts Sketch Challenge blog and take a look at the beautiful card entries for this week's challenge.

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Camping Theme Anniversary Card - TSOT644

Hi everyone.  I'm trying another challenge card with the Try Stamping On Tuesday (TSOT) group.  Here is their sketch:

Click here to see TSOT Challenge 644

HERE'S MY CARD: 

Camping season is just around the corner and I have several friends who get together to golf and camp every summer.  One of the couples will be celebrating a milestone anniversary, so I wanted to make them a fun outdoorsy type of card.  

I am still trying to use up retired papers so this was a great opportunity to use leftovers from the "He's the Man" designer series paper pack.  

Supplies Used: 

Stamp Set and Dies:  He's All That (R)

Cardstock:  Early Espresso, Soft Succulent, Whisper White

DSP:  He's The Man 12 x 12 DSP

Accessories:  Gold Adhesive Backed Swirls (R) 

This was a fun sketch and the card was easy to assemble.  I'm happy I was finally able to make the deadline for this sketch challenge.  

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Gold Foiled Flowers Anniversary Cards

I have several wedding anniversaries coming up so I decided to get my supply of cards finished ahead of time. Back in January I purchased a set of cards called Gold Foiled Flowers Cards and Envelopes (item #162589).  

This set comes with ten gold foil Very Vanilla cards and will make some elegant anniversary cards. Because both sides of the card base are covered with the foil design, I can cut them in half and make around 20 cards. There are only ten of the coordinating envelopes, but I'll make additional very vanilla envelopes and emboss the flaps so they match the cards.

Okay to get started, I chose the layout from this week's Freshly Made Sketches #630 challenge sketch.   Here is the sketch: 

Freshly Made Sketches #630 details for challenge 

Here is my FMS#630 card: 

Supplies Used: 

Stamp Set:  Perennial Postage (Sending Love and Best Wishes), Petite Pairs (Happy Anniversary) and another brand for black flower cluster

Cardstock:  Very Vanilla, Basic Black, Gold Foiled Flowers Card Bases 

Ink:  Momento Tuxedo Black 

Embossing Folder:  Layered Florals 3D #162935

Accessories:  Brushed Brass Butterflies #158136 AC

Here are additional cards made with this card set: 

I hope you enjoyed these cards.  I'm planning to order another package of these during the upcoming Last Chance Sale starting on April 9th.  Maybe I'll make wedding cards with the next batch.  Let me know if you like these elegant anniversary cards, I'd love to hear from you.  

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If your order totals more than $200, no worries, you'll automatically receive Stampin' Rewards at the checkout based on your order total and will be prompted to enter products adding up to the qualifying amount before you proceed to checkout.  And, you'll still receive a thank you card from me. 

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My husband and I are off for a walk around the lake to enjoy the sunshine and have a relaxing day.  Later on we'll go to my brother and sister-in-laws for Easter dinner which we're looking forward to.  

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Zany Birthday FMS#628

Well another week has flown by and there's a promise of Spring between the rain drops.  I'm thrilled to see all the cherry trees starting to add some colour and the daffodils in full bloom. It helps to shake the doldrums off.  

I've been trying to build my stash of birthday cards as I have so many friends and family with birthdays in March and April it's hard to keep on top of them.  Almost one or two per day this past two weeks.  I'm trying to use as much of my supplies purchased during the year and using up designer papers from this year's is at the top of my list.  For today's birthday card I used the Freshly Made Sketches Challenge #628 as my base.   

Here's My Card:

I get such a giggle out of the animal characters in the Zoo Crew Designer paper featured on page 132 of the Annual Catalogue.  Click here to see another sweet little ballerina I did for a challenge a week or so ago.  She makes me smile too! 

For today's card I fussy cut the chubby little hippo ballerina and have her as the main star of  my focal.  She's dancing her little feet off on stage.   

Let me know if you enjoyed today's card.  I really enjoy getting comments on my cards.  I'd like to know if you like designer papers that feature cuttable figures such as the little hippo or the elephants on the inside of the card.   

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