Simple Card Sketch: Card Making Made Simple

Do you ever feel like you’ve lost your “mojo?” Feel as though your creativity is on hiatus? We all have those times! Today, I am going to show you how to use a simple card sketch to make your card making simple. Think of a card sketch as a template or a pattern. You can choose to follow it as is, turn it around or you can use the ideas and change it up putting your own spin on it! Sketches are meant to be used with supplies you already own. Where do you find card sketches? Do a google search for “free card sketches.” Search on Pinterest. The new 2024 – 2025 Stampin’ Up! catalog has a page with several card sketches as a resource for you to use.

Below, is a simple card sketch that I created. This one has measurements , but you don’t have to use them. Additionally, many sketches do not have measurements allowing you to create the sizes you want. Despite several layers, the sketch below is pretty simple and versatile. Let’s see how I used it to design three cards.

Card #1

Above, I created the card using the pattern exactly as seen on the sketch. I used a basic color scheme consisting of: Smoky Slate, Basic Black and Basic White. To add texture, I dry embossed the Basic White layer with the Exposed Brick 3D Embossing Folder. I used Country Lace Designer Series Paper to layer the panels. The circle was cut using the Stylish Shapes Dies. For my focal point, I used the Everyday Details Stamp set and colored the image with Stampin’ Blends. I added a ribbon and a dot for embellishments.

Below, I, again, used the sketch as it was designed, but, I changed the direction of my card to landscape. I used Basic Beige, a new color, for my card base and Crumb Cake for the first layer and the panels. Here, I used a layer of Country Lace Designer Series Paper for the second layer. My panels were layered with Vellum Basics.

I, again, used the Stylish Shapes to die cut the circle and added a little color using Basic Beige and a Blending Brush. For my focal point, I used the Country Flowers Bundle. I stamped the teapot on a piece of Designer Series Paper before die cutting. Here, I added a small strip for my sentiment. Same simple card sketch, but a different look!

Card #3

Above, is the card that I made during the video tutorial. The color scheme for this card was: Misty Moonlight, Smoky Slate and Basic White. I used the Eyelet 3D Embossing Folder for the Basic White layer. The floral image and sentiment are from the Country Flowers Bundle. What’s different about this card from the sketch? I reversed the layered panels.

In the video below, I discuss how to find and use simple card sketches. I, also, make the third card providing a “sneak peek” at several new products available in the 2024 -2025 Stampin’ Up! Annual Catalog. Further down in the post, you will find supplies and a downloadable PDF with the sketch, measurements and instructions. Leave me a comment as I would love your thoughts on using card sketches to spark creativity, as well as, the new products coming available.

supplies

Supplies from 2024-2025 Annual Catalog Available May 1, 2024: Country Flowers Bundle (163411), Eyelet 3D Embossing Folder (163414), Country Lace 12″ x 12″ Designer Series Paper (163415), Basic Grey & Smoky Slate Pearls (163416)

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