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Sweet Stampede August Blog Hop ~ Card Sketch

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   Hello Friends and Happy August,   Or as I like to call it... 'Autumn Eve, Month', the month before the 'ber months  *September, Octo ber , Novem ber and Decem ber .  My favorite time of the year!!!!   Our Sweet Stampede Blog Hop this month features this card sketch layout.    At first glance,  I saw MANY layers, using a LOT of cardstock.  However, I took a little different approach to create my 'layers ' .  ----------------------------------------------------------- Spooky Halloween ~ Banner Front Card  In case you're wondering...... yes, it's AUGUST and no, it's never too early for Halloween. Well, last month would have been 'too early' for Halloween. However, as crafters we need to plan our holiday projects almost a season ahead of everyone else. Especially as card makers!  It's Autumn Eve people!!! We need to get our 'Boo' on...... and now!!! Just look at these sweet 'trick or treaters'. How can you tell ...
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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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