Patti's Craftin' Shenanigans

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...

  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...

 Hello April and Welcome Spring So happy to have you join us again for our monthly Sweet Stampede Blog Hop. Our projects this month each began with this fun 'card sketch' below. It's not uncommon for crafters to have soooo many supplies and pretty things to create with, that we sometimes have a hard time 'beginning' a project. "Where do I start?"  A card sketch makes for a great ignition switch that can ignite the flames of creativity  and get you started......and then it's all playtime after that.  You can follow a card sketch exactly as is OR switch it up as you create. For example, our card sketch this month is in a vertical orientation. However, I could have very simply viewed it in a horizontal position instead. The flagged banner shown on the sketch doesn't have to be a banner. It could very well be a ribbon and bow tied to one side. It's entirely up to YOUR interpretation. There are no rules when it comes to crafting, other than to enjoy...