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Sweet Stampede July Blog Hop ~ Card Sketch & Color Choice Trio

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 Hello Friends and welcome July,  Also known as the month that reaffirms the fact that we've survived yet another  'tornado season' here in Southeastern Oklahoma. Welcome to another inspiring Sweet Stampede Blog Hop full of a variety of projects created by a few of my stamping friends and fellow teammates. Here's hoping our designs inspire you to retreat to your craft space, crank up the AC and escape to your paper crafting paradise. Our projects this month each begin with a multi-element card sketch and feature three Stampin' Up! colors of our individual choosing. ----------------------------------------------------------- Patriotic 'Floral's in Bloom', in Red, White & Blue    (Strawberry Slush, Basic White & Secret Sea) Fun fold, column, pop up card. Since it is the month of July, I couldn't help but take a patriotic approach.  Combining a few different products, I managed to pull together a card that I absolutely love  and of course, hope ...
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Sweet Stampede June Blog Hop ~ Card Sketch & Favorite New 'Annual Catalog' Bundle

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Hello June and Goodbye Tornado Season!!!!! This month we have another fun card sketch for you.  We've each paired the card sketch along with a favorite bundle from the new 2025-26 Annual Catalog.  Sympathy or Get Well Wishes ~ Tissue Slider Box  I chose to create a 3-D project this month instead of a card. --------------------------------------------------------- Now, let's take a look at our sketch. It's one from  the 2025-26 Annual Catalog, on page 24  As you can see, this sketch is oriented in a 'portrait' layout. I actual turned it clockwise by 90 degrees and adjusted my sentiment piece as well. Remember, a sketch can be followed exactly OR left up to your interpretation.  As long as it sparks inspiration inside you, then it's served it's purpose!!  My bundle of choice is the Gallery Blooms Bundle.     Funny thing is now that I'm typing this blog, I'm realizing I really didn't use the actual 'bundle' much at all. In fact, I didn't...
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Sweet Stampede May Blog Hop ~ Card Sketch AND Color Challenge

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  Happy May and welcome.... Oh boy, have we got a great Blog Hop for you this month!! The theme this month is both a color combo as well as a card sketch . Our color combo, features three of the five new  Stampin' Up! 2025-2027 In-Colors.   Be sure to check out ALL five new In-Colors in the 2025-26 Annual Catalog,  debuting in just a few short days.... May 6, 2025 Allow me to introduce you to .......   Timid Tiger , a slightly muted/true orange. Secret Sea , is rather mysterious, a very dark, blue, almost black but NOT! Much to my surprise I LOVE it!!!!! And last but not least... D arling Duckling , I'd say is a mustard'y yellow with a green undertone. Now, let's take a look at this sketch......WOW!   Honestly, I was a bit intimidated by this sketch at first glance.   I don't know why. It just seemed like A LOT. Hahahaha! I believe the original thinking behind this sketch was to 'use your scraps'.   However, these are new colors to me...
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