Playing Along with Freshly Made Sketches & Sheetload of Cards

 

Hi Everyone,

Thanks for stopping in today for my double purpose of my project. I was creating this super cute card for the October Sheetload of Cards and it happens to fit perfectly for the current Freshly Made Sketches challenge for this week. It's so great like a buy one get one free promotion. 

At first when I saw the FMS #660 by Judy, I thought I needed to create a stunning center oval card. Guess what? I read the blog and it said elegant or cute, so I opted for the cute! 

The card layout for my project was also part of the #sheetloadofcards for October. I love downloading the sheetload of cards each month and creating with the sketch layout they have for the month. It's amazing how many variety of projects you can get with one sheetload template. The super cute fox is from Tracy Hey designs created with alpaca pals an organization that rescues alpacas. 

Don't forget to "dress up" the inside of your cards with a bit of DSP. I used the wonderful 6" x 6" Iconic Celebrations DSP pack. There are 48 sheets of many occasional double-sided papers to choose.

I guess you could say that my project today is like a buy one and get two free because my participants at my Stamp & Chat Saturday will be creating this card too. Be sure to check out all the wonderful projects crafters have uploaded for the FMS #660 sketch challenge. I hope you enjoyed my card today. It was so much fun creating with the super cute fox. Be sure to check out all the wonderful sheetload of cards too. 

Be sure to check out all the new releases that came out with Stampin' Up! today as well. There are 2 new Kits and many Online Exclusive releases to gobble up. You can shop and check out my stamping events too. 

Until Next Time...

Happy Stampin',

Mary Blocher

Mary's Stampin' Café

12 Cards + a Bonus Project Double Wonder/One Sheet Wonder Recap

Hi Everyone,

I'm not sure how I managed to take this selfie and hold those 12 fabulous holiday cards from my Double Wonder/One Sheet Wonder Holiday Style class. Creating card classes is one of my favorite things in my stampin' Café. Yes, it can be a lot of work once you design the projects to prep, sort, and have class packets ready, but once everyone is together, all that hard work is all worth it. 

This Double Wonder class was the second one I designed. The first one was with the Frames & Flowers Specialty Mix and Math papers. It was a really nice class both in person and to go. This time, the A Little Bit Festive Specialty Mix & Math paper just blew me away and I knew right away that I wanted to create another Double Wonder class with it. What does Double Wonder mean? You choose 2 of the sheets of DSP. Then you cut them to 6" x 12". When you create your projects, you will put the two designs of the 6" x 12" together. This gives you lots of variety in patterns for your projects. 

The first two cards are the "book binded" cards. They open like a book. the "spine" is glued after the ribbon is run through to mimic a book.

The next set of 4 cards included these wonderful cards. Two pieces of -4" x 3" DSP were cut on the diagonal to get four triangles. From there is was just time to get creative. It was so easy with all the wonderful Mix & Match ephemera pieces. 

These cute cards were created using two pieces cut at 4" x 3" from the DSP. In a Double One Sheet Wonder class, you create multiple of the same design. I really wanted to show the versatility when creating cards. I also couldn't resist making a "stand up" card with the super cute bear.

The next two cards are part of section C from the template. These are Gatefold Cards. Gatefold is usually like a 2-sided gate that opens. these are "off set" Gatefold cards. Can you tell why?

The last two projects were created using the bits and pieces of DSP that were left.

It's really hard to pick favorites, but I really like this last card. It may be my favorite next to the "stand up" card. Which cards are your favorite? I wanted to include my layout for this Double One Sheet Wonder class that I designed. Feel free to try it out and create your own set of fabulous cards. 

Here we are after we created all 12 projects. Oh, I almost forgot the bonus project. I always include a bonus project in my specialy classes. This goodie bag uses one of the Mix and Match card layer pieces. We diecut out just part of it for this pretty tag. What's inside the bag? Peppermint Pattys of course.

One of the best things about this class is the creativity and fun that my friends had. Here are a few of their projects.

Brenda and Bry created two really great cards having fun putting their own creative spin on cards.

I was so glad when Pam used that cute stocking ephemera on her gatefold card. When designing this class, I just couldn't make it work.

Julie really enjoyed going through all the parts and pieces of the Mix and Match pieces. Everyone who participated received a stamp case to store all those pieces. Both of the cards are ones that she created. I like that her gatefold card is horizontal.

Wow, that was quite a full blog of fun and creativity! I hope you enjoy all the projects I am sharing. Try out the Double Wonder One Sheet wonder template. Share your creations or let me know how it all worked out for you. Interested in my classes and events? Check out my website for opportunities. 

If you are hoping to use the A Little Bit Festive 12" x 12" Specialty Mix & Match papers, well it's unavailable right now. The paper is estimated to be back October 14th. I'm going to be giving away a package of the paper, so be sure to comment on my blog and let me know which card (s) you like best. One lucky winner will be chosen on October 12th. 

Until Next Time..

Happy Stampin',

Mary Blocher

Mary's Stampin' Café

 

It's Time to Play Freshly Made Sketch challenge #649 and the Upcoming Holiday Mix & Match Products

 

Hi Everyone,

Thanks for stopping in today. I created one of the cards above for my Weekly Wednesday FB Live, but I just couldn't stop, so I created a couple more cards. The layout of thee cards also go with the Freshly Made Sketch Challenge #649 for the week. 

If you follow me, you know I just love sketch layouts and challenges. Sometimes the hardest part of creating is deciding on a layout, so when the sketch challenges come out, I'm all for it. Stampin' Up! has even been publishing sketch layouts in their publications to help make crafting easier. 

Both of the cards I created were inspired by the FMS#649 challenge. I created with the upcoming Mix & Match products from the September-December 2024 Mini Catalog. This is an expanded offering into the holidays. There are current Mex & Match products available that are all occasions. 

This reindeer card I created during my Weekly Wednesday FB Live stream. I was sharing products from my pre-order for the upcoming mini catalog.

It is so fun playing with the Mix & Match products! I decided to create cards with each of the colors in the Gold Dipped Mix & Match Cards & Envelopes. Another awesome thing about these products is that I didn't do any stamping and my projects are beautiful!

I hope you enjoyed my projects. Be sure to check out all the participation in this week's Freshly Made #649 Sketch Challenge. You can even create your own and upload to the challenge blog. 

These Mix & Match products will be available beginning September 4th. The September-December 2024 Mini catalog products are available September 4th - January 6th. If you want to see more upcoming products, simply watch my unboxing video from earlier this week.

In my unboxing, I shared all of the new and wonderful Designer Series Papers. I'm taking reservations for my mini catalog paper share. You will receive 1/4 package of every Designer Series Papers in the Mini Catalog. You can check out all the details and reserve your pacakge. 

Thanks again for stopping in. I would appreciate if you would let me know about my projects today and which one you like best. Be sure to follow and share my blog too. 

Until Next Time...

Happy Stampin',

Mary Blocher

Mary's Stampin' Café

Slimline Saturday with Frosted Forest Bundle for All Seasons

 

Hi Everyone,

Thanks for stopping in. I'm having so much fun with the monthly Slimline Sheetload of Cards templates from Call me Crafty Al. I follow her on YouTube and look forward for all the Sheetload of Cards each month. 

I am so glad I purchased the Frosted Forest Bundle from the Stampin' Up! Online Exclusives. This is such a versatile bundle with the coordinating Decorative Masks. I paired this with the stunning Thoughtful Journey 6" x 6" Designer Series Paper (DSP). 

There are so many stunning designs in the Thoughtful Journey DSP. It was designed for the seasons, so you can create beautiful projects for all seasons. The decorative masks add so much depth to the stamp images. I love being able to use the blending brushes to add the color and details. It's so easy!

This card feels like it's a cool, dusk time of day. I used Calypso Coral for the tree color. This is one of the coordinating colors in the DSP. There are three masks for the tree. The trunk, base color of the tree, and added details. I simply used Calyso Coral for two of the masks.

Misty Moonlight and Mossy Meadow are also coordinating colors in the DSP. It is so easy to create using the colors in the DSP. I often decide on my base colors off of the DSP colors. Eveything coodinates so well this way. 

I love how rich looking this version of the slimline card is. The tree was done with old olive which isn't one of the colors in the DSP, but it works so well. Mossy Meadow would have been too dark I think. 

The Thoughtful Journey 6" x 6" DSP is part of the Annual Catalog Designer Series Paper Sale. There are so many beautiful papers to choose from. I would suggest the Thoughtful Journey DSP and the Frosted Meadow 12" x 12" DSP. These would coodinate so well with the Frosted Forest Bundle.

Thanks again for stopping in. Be sure to redeem any Bonus Coupons you earned last month and get some more savings with the Designer Series Paper Sale too. All the products I used are listed below. Which version of the card did you like best? Be sure to comment and share my blog. I appreciate you.

Until Next Time...

Happy Stampin',

Mary 

Saturday Stampin' with Freshly Made Sketch Challenge #647

Hi Everyone,

Thanks for stopping in today! I'm glad you are here. Today is a double crafting theme. I've uploaded my Saturday Stampin' #satmornmakes and #2crafters1design video, but also created using the current Freshly Made Sketch Challenge #647. If you follow me, you know I love sketch layouts. It makes creating great projects so easy!

The Freshly Make Sketch Challenge #647 is a great one.  I really like to off set my focal points, so I really wanted to create with this one. 

One of the things I really like about the Filled with Fun Bundle is that you have so many options when creating. There are dies for all of the images and wagon "builder" dies add so much more creativity. Today I decided to stamp the wagon, wheels, and handle for my project.

This card is so bright and sunny! You can see all the detail on the wagon and its parts. I think the presents are just so cute! 

Always add that bit of pizazz to the inside of your cards as well. It can add such a great touch. The banner stamp and die is also a great part of this bundle. 

I hope you enjoyed my creation today. Be sure to check out the other creations for the FMS #647 challenge. It's fun to see what other crafters create. 

Check back later this week for more fun projects and that August 6th begins the Annual Catalog Designer Paper Sale. I'll share projects with some of my favorite papers. 

Be sure to follow and share. Until next time...

Happy Stampinp',

Mary Blocher

Mary's Stampin' Café

The Last Christmas in July Projects - Saturday Stampin'

 

Hi Everyone,

Well it's a little sad to be saying goodbye to my Christmas in July creations this month. It was so fun to see all the fabulous creations of other stampers too. I'm so inspired for all the holiday crafting to come in the coming months. 

This first card was part of my Stampin' Chat Saturday Card class I host on the 3rd Saturday of the month in my workshop room. I had a Christmas in July theme and the four cards were holiday themed. So much fun! This beautiful Stag is from a Christmas Reindeer Stamp + Thin Cuts from CTMH. I had gotten this at a crafting retreat from a friend several years ago. 

This was a perfect time to make the card a gift card holder as well for that special someone during the holidays. I always stamp and make-up any extra card supplies from class. I had some bits and pieces to work with, so I decided to create a more "avid" crafter project.

If you haven't seen the Season of Green and Gold Suite Collection in the Online Exclusive products with Stampin' Up!, you are missing out! I am in love with the Season of Green & Gold 12" x 12" Specialty Designer Series Paper (DSP) and the Graceful Greenery 12" x 12" Vellum. The gold accents and designs are stunning! 

I made sure the DSP was the star of this card. It's hard to upstage the beautiful Reindeer though. One thing I absolutely love is how the coordinating dies for these products die-cut many of the images in the DSP, so it looks like you did so much work, when you didn't. I think this new card is stunning!

Because the inside pieces were for a gift card holder, I decided that this would be a card simply to wish "Happy Holidays", so I added more glimmer with another pattern in the DSP. 

Thanks again for stopping in. With just a few days left to earn $5 Bonus Coupons + a sampling of retired DSP as a gift from me, head on over and check out all the Online Exclusive and other fantastic Stampin' Up! products available now. 

Let me know which card you prefered today. I would appreciate if you would share my blog and be sure to follow me. I have one more Reindeer and other pieces, so look out for one more Christmas Reindeer card from me soon. 

Until Next Time...

Happy Stampin',

Mary Blocher

Mary's Stampin' Café