Stampin Up Many Messages with Sketch N Scrap sketch

Welcome to my blog today.  I had a very productive making session over the weekend.  I purchased some precut 4x6 papers from a creative reuse store.  I am of the belief that they are Stampin Up brand but I do not know the name of the DSP.  These papers along with this great sketch from Sketch N Scrap made for a nice little collection of cards.  I pulled out my Stampin Up Many Messages stamps and die (also purchased second hand) which I have never used.  I was actually a little disappointed, there were a couple of sentiments that would not stamp well, even using my MISTI and stamping three times!  Of course, I have definitely had other brands not measure up, but never Stampin Up.  Maybe that is why the lady sold it to me?  I did stamp it twice once in Basic Gray and once in Black. Even with the few I had to ditch, I managed to create a great pile of sentiments for future use as well.

Here is the Sketch N Scrap sketch I used for my collection of cards.

More cards with the same papers and sketch.

All of the cards together.

Ingredients:

Stampin Up Many Messages stamps and die

Stampin Up Designer Series Paper

Stampin Up Basic Grey ink

Recollections flowers

dies

flowers

gems

I would like to enter this in the following challenges:

https://doubletroublechallenge.blogspot.com/2025/08/Challenge-198.html until 8.31x

https://sketchnscrap.blogspot.com/  https://sketchnscrap.blogspot.com/2025/08/card-sketch-288.html until 8.31x

https://crafterscafeblogchallenge.blogspot.com/2025/08/322-anything-goes-optional-use.html until 9.12x

Thank you for reading my blog today.

Alicia

Jillibean Soup Unicorn card with Sketch N Scrap

 I hope your day is all Rainbows and Unicorns!  What a fun card, I was in a whimsical mood when I found this paper stack on top of my 6x6 stack.  I recently purchased it at a thrift store.  I say good score!  It only had one piece of paper missing and cost 75 cents!  I searched Evernote and found all my unicorn images. I landed on this Jillibean Soup coordinating set and stamped and embossed it in Sparkling Sky blue. I layered it on some pastel blue glossy paper. Finally, I layered it on some glittered papers resulting in sparkle and shine and sparkle again!

Here is the sketch I used from Sketch N Scrap.

Here's a side view.  I popped up the unicorn and only one of the clouds to create depth.  The stamps had coordinating dies which is why I purchased this set second hand from my favorite creative reuse store Indigo Hippo.  They are in the middle of their summer fundraiser if you'd like to help. They use these funds to give all sorts of artists the ability to access affordable art supplies.  They do a lot of work with children including providing free school supplies.

A close up of my unicorn embossed with some glittery embossing powder.

Ingredients:

Jillibean Soup Large Circle Shaker stamp and die set

Colorbox Aqua and Sweet Melon inks

Stampin Up Grapefruit Grove embossing powder

Sparkle N Sprinkle Sparkling Sky embossing powder

KCB Designs Chasing Rainbows 6x6 paper pad

Scrapbook.com Pastel Glossy 6x8 cardstock

Recollections ribbon

The Paper Company Artic Snow card base

I would like to enter this in the following challenges:

https://mytimetocraftchallenge.blogspot.com/2025/07/mttc-564-theme-is-to-use-fiber-starting.html until 7.24x

https://thefairyandtheunicornchallenge.blogspot.com/2025/07/hqfcb-7-at-tfatu-for-july-2025-anything.html until 7.30x

https://sketchnscrap.blogspot.com/2025/07/card-sketch-287.html until 7.31x

https://letscreatechallenges.blogspot.com/2025/07/challenge-221-ag-use-hand-punch-andor.html until 7.31x

https://creativeknockouts.blogspot.com/2025/07/551-sparke-shine-patties-creations.html until 8.6 x

Thanks for reading today.

Alicia

Favorite Embellishments for Lasting Memories Challenge as Guest Designer

It's Sunday and time for my July guest designer post for Lasting Memories Scrapbook Challenges.  This week's challenge is to use your favorite embellishment.  My favorite is gems/dots/pearls. I threw in a lot of buttons on this sketch but the smaller pearls are really my go to for any layout or card.

I used the July 1 sketch from Sketch N Scrap. I turned the sketch to accommodate my photo orientation.  It really allowed me to highlight my favorite embellishments.  

Here is a close up of the embellishments.

Ingredients:

Creative Memories Rugged Power Palette

Crafter's Square blue pearls

misc buttons and beads

I would like to enter this in the following challenge:

https://sketchnscrap.blogspot.com/2025/07/sketch-n-scrap-318.html until 7.31x

Thanks for stopping by and don't forget to play along with Lasting Memories Scrapbook Challenges this month.

Alicia

Stampin Up Everything is Rosy Mother's Day card

Welcome today!  I whipped up this pretty Mother's Day card for my niece with the new to me Stampin Up Everything is Rosy kit.  It was so pretty. It's been a while since I pulled out my Creative Memories border maker system.  I thought this sketch from Sketch N Scrap called for a fun punched border. I stamped the sentiment from Stampin Up Messages for Mom.

I used the Sketch N Scrap throwback sketch in the lower left.

In this photo you can see the rose gold foiling in the pattern papers. I popped up the floral elements.  I used the 1/2" scraps from cutting down the 6x6 papers to create the ribbons.

Ingredients:

Stampin Up Everything is Rosy DSP and kit pieces

Stampin Up Messages for Mom

Stampin Up Not Quite Navy ink

Creative Memories Scallop Dot border maker cartridge

misc card stock

pop dots and tape runner

I would like to play along with the following challenges:

https://sketchnscrap.blogspot.com/2025/04/april-20th-card-sketch-challenge.html until 4.30x

https://www.simplyellibelle.com/2025/04/ellibelles-crafty-wednesday-april.html until 4.30x

https://thesisterhoodofcrafters.blogspot.com/2025/04/4925-springtime-designer-paper.html until 5.11x

https://handstampedsentiments.blogspot.com/2025/04/hand-stamped-sentiments-inspiration_0939635853.html until 5.12x

Thanks for stopping by

Alicia 

Doodlebug Designs Winter Wonderland Shaker Pop card with Sketch N Scrap sketch

Welcome today.  I did manage to make one more fresh Xmas card.  When I was sending cards I missed sending the correct one to the correct person...then I needed something that "fit" my niece. I had just purchased this paper and Doodle Pop Shaker at my favorite store, Indigo Hippo.  The paper was only a half stack but I quickly identified it since it was with the Doodle Pop Shaker still in package. 

As usual, a good sketch is a great jump start for a last minute card.  I used this sketch from Sketch N Scrap.  

I just hope all of my cards make it.  I have had so much trouble with USPS this year.

Ingredients:

Doodlebug Shaker Pops-Snowman

Doodlebug Winter Wonderland 6x6 papers

Scrapbook.com Wonder & Delight sentiment stamp and coordinating die

Stampin Up Magenta Madness ink

Quick Quotes Powderpuff Ink Very Berry

Spellbinders gems opal

I would like to enter this in the following challenges:

https://sketchnscrap.blogspot.com/2024/12/card-sketch-279.html until 12.31

https://doubletroublechallenge.blogspot.com/2024/12/Challenge-181.html until 12.31

https://audsentimentschallengeblog.blogspot.com/2024/12/challenge-320-non-traditional-christmas.html until 12.31

https://cutiepiechallenge.blogspot.com/2024/12/challenge-no-201-theme-cute-christmas.html until 1.5

Thank you for reading today and Happy Holidays!

Alicia

Sketch N Scrap vacation dinner layout #2

 I have scrapped another great meal from my Connecticut vacation.  I ordered too much food at this meal.  Now not all these dishes are mine but two are, a tofu taco and a salad.  I am down to three pages left to finish my album!  Today's primary task (after work) is to pick up the last few fresh ingredients for Thanksgiving.  Fingers crossed, I still think I can finish this album before Thursday.

You can find the sketch HERE

Another view.

Ingredients:

Creative Memories sticker and sticker letters

Creative Memories paper

Embossed and black card stock

I would like to enter this in the following challenge:

https://sketchnscrap.blogspot.com/2024/11/sketch-n-scrap-309.html until 11.30x

Thanks for stopping by

Alicia

Rock On DCWV Stardust Stack and a sketch

Here's another layout to finish my 2020 trip to Connecticut.  I chose papers to make a companion page for a page I created in March. You can find it HERE.  The hardest part was finding a title with the remaining letters. I have no idea the brand I removed them from original packaging long ago. I even enlisted my husband's assistance.  I told him I needed to solve a puzzle!  The only vowels were and I, two O's, two U's and two Y's.  Since it was a trip for a concert, I thought this was fine.  My husband chose "Yummy" as were we at dinner but I like "Rock On".  I cut some circles gathered some embellies but, of course, it all started with a sketch.

Here is the sketch from Sketch N Scrap's Monthly challenges on Facebook.

Ingredients:

DCWV Stardust Stack

Creative Memories Custom Cutting system circles

Spellbinders Scallop circle die

Chipboard letters

Flowers and bling

I am entering this in the following challenge:

https://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=oa.1197836621284738&type=3

Have a great day!

Alicia

K & Co with Sketch N Scrap

 This is the companion layout to the previous post.  I love this paper, however, I could not find a name of the paper pad, just K & Co and Tim Coffey.  It is a lovely nautical collection.

You can find the sketch HERE.

I put some of the stickers on white card stock and pop dots to add dimension.

Ingredients:

K & Co Tim Coffey papers

Creative Memories stickers

card stock

Creative Memories brown pen

I am entering this over on the Sketch N Scrap's Monthly challenges Facebook page

Have a great day!

Alicia

Sketch N Scrap Sketch vacation dinner layout

If you are a regular follower you may have read I have a goal of completing my vacation album from 2020 by Thanksgiving.  I created several pages the last couple of weekends.

Here is the sketch I used.

Definitely using up my stash in the quest for my Thanksgiving goal! These K & Co flowers have been hanging out a while, I will admit I had a few packages and there were 40 flowers in each!  I bought them on markdown, they have served there purpose.  I have enough for one or two more projects.

I think the round tab I used was from an old Adorn It sticker sheet, however, I am scrapping with a furry and frankly haven't been keeping up with the products.  I do wish I knew what this patterned paper was, just found it in my stash, I am positive I purchased it second hand recently.

Ingredients:

card stock and paper from my stash

Creative Memories sticker letters

K&Company Tim Coffey Cottage Garden Flowers Layered Accents

sticker tab

Creative Memories Navy ink pen

Creative Memories cutting system circles

gems

I would like to enter this in the following challenge:

https://sketchnscrap.blogspot.com/2024/11/sketch-n-scrap-308.html until 11.30x

Thank you for reading today if you are a regular be prepared for many more scrapbook pages before the end of the month.

Alicia

Honey Bee Playful Pastels It's a Girl! card with Sketch N Scrap

I worked in my craft room as much as possible today and managed to create this card with only hours to spare using a sketch from Sketch N Scrap.  My niece recently had a baby girl and this is for her.

Here is the sketch I used Sketch N Scrap sketch #271.

I had the die cut in my stash so I can't remember where it was cut from.  I looked at my 6x6 paper stacks and right on top was this Pretty Pastels from Honey Bee.

All the papers are from this paper stack.  I think found the crotched flower in my stash.  It had a large hole so I dug around for something interesting to put in the center.  I found an appropriate vintage pastel button.

I finished off the card with a couple of iridescent flower sequins.

 Ingredients:

Honey Bee Playful Pastels 6x6 papers

It's A Girl Electronic die cut

Crocheted flower

button and sequins

I would like to play along with the following challenges:

https://sketchnscrap.blogspot.com/2024/08/card-sketch-271.html until 8.31x

https://cardz4galz.blogspot.com/2024/08/232pretty-in-pink.html until 9.2x

https://cutitupchallenges.blogspot.com/2024/08/cut-it-up-challenge-311-anything-goes.html until 9.3x

https://kraftychickschallenge.blogspot.com/2024/08/krafty-chicks-challenge-731-atg.html until 9.3x

Thanks for stopping by for my last minute card post. Have a great holiday weekend.  I plan on more crafting!

Alicia

Storytellers Club Falling into Fall with Sketch N Scrap

I finished my weekend scrapping a couple of more pages. Simple but pulled some really old stash and used it up!  These designer papers and embellishments are from a Storytellers Club kit from 2009.  Does anyone remember the Storytellers Club?  I was a member for a couple of years around 2008-10 I am guessing.  It definitely satisfied my appetite for club kits for years to come.  I still have dozens of kits.  I finally split them up when I was organizing by the Totally Tiffany method.  I have used much more of the kits than if I had left them "kitted".  I had the paper and die cuts in my fall themed papers. 

I used a couple of more sketches from Sketch N Scrap Monthly Challenges group,

Layout number two utilizes an extra item not in the kit. This was a pack of white borders.  I used Distress Fozziled Amber ink to color it.

The final sketch.  I am switching to card making for my next projects.

Ingredients:

Storytellers Club Falling into Fall 2009 kit

Tim Holtz Distress ink in Fossilized Amber

misc card stock including Stampin Up Early Espresso

White die cut border

Thank you for stopping by

Alicia

Fancy Pants Fabulous Fall layout with Sketch N Scrap sketch

I am just scrapping away this weekend.  This one is more on the simple side but complete. Yah!  I am using another sketch from Sketch N Scrap. In the photo it doesn't look straight but rest assured I use a grid mat, everything is straight!  It's just wonky in my photo.

HERE is the sketch.

I hate not being able to give creidt for a product.  I searched Cricut and Miss Kate Cuttables for this title and I can't find it anywhere.  It is highly likely I received it in a cut trade years ago.  I am just happy I finally used something from my stash!

I found the pack of Stampin Up Early Espresso card stock at my local thrift store for $1!  I will definitely get my money's worth.

Ingredients:

Fancy Pants All Fall papers:  Penmanship and In Line

Title cut and leaf from my stash

Creative Memories fall stickers

Tutti Designs Stitched Nesting Tag die

Stampin Up Early Espresso card stock

I would like to enter this in the following challenges:

https://sketchnscrap.blogspot.com/2024/08/sketch-n-scrap-302.html until 8.30x

Thanks for reading today.

Alicia

Fancy Pants True Friend with Sketch N Scrap sketch

Keep on keepin' on...another two page layout.  This time I am utilizing a sketch on the Sketch N Scrap Monthly Challenges group.  I am also using some new to me papers and dies. I purchased a bulk pack of this paper from my favorite store Indigo Hippo.  The pattern is kind of bold but the reverse side is the off white I used for the strip and the tag die cut.  I took these photos in a hurry last night and edited them in bed very late...they are a bit washed out. Forgive me?

On page two I altered the area of the title because I did turn both of the sketches and I felt the this was  better title placement. I was very excited to use some new dies that arrived just Friday afternoon.  

Here are both pages together.  I turned the direction of the background paper as to not look like they were identical.

Here is the sketch

Ingredients:

Fancy Pants True Friend paper Inseparable

Tutti Designs Stitched Nesting Tag die

Scrapbook.com Fall Treats die set

Basic Grey Heritage stickers

Creative Memories sticker letters

misc card stock

One probably needs to be a member of the group but here is the link to the challenge:

Sketch N Scrap Monthly challenges

Thanks for stopping by.

Alicia