It’s time for Sketch Saturday #758.  Today’s sketch has an elegant feel to it with an added swirl in the corner and the twist was to use sequins.

Here is the sketch:

I used multiple layers with the last pattern being a butterfly floral paper.

I was originally going to use a stamp for the swirl but decided it was too big for the space.

Instead I found a thin metal die set that had the smaller swirl shape and I feel it fits better.  It also adds dimension and texture.

Then I finished with the copper & gold colored sequins for just a little pop.

I went ahead and added the Happy Birthday sentiment so it is ready to go.

Don’t forget to check out the Sketch Saturday #758 blog post for all the design team’s card ideas.

We love to see how everyone makes the sketch their own, so add your card to the links on the website.

I have been working on a series of posts for all those who love photos and stories but don’t know where to start in saving their memories.

Be sure to check back next Saturday for my Scrapbook for Beginners – Part 1.

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Thanks for stopping by!

Machelle

Good morning & welcome to Sketch Saturday #757!  Today we have a sketch with lots of square layers.  

I was so excited when I saw this sketch, because I recently acquired a HUGE scrapbook stash off of Facebook Marketplace.  In addition to a ridiculous amount of paper, there was a box of small pre-cut squares.

Some of them are plain and the others have two different types of decorative edging.

This was the perfect starting point for my card.  The twist for Sketch Saturday #757 was to use summer colors.

I had every color of the rainbow to choose from, so I went with sunny yellow, fruity orange & grass green. 

I picked the colors of the squares first & then found a pre-printed 2×2 card from a Simple Stories collection that I have had for quite a while.

It already had a sentiment on it & I took the colors from the flowers in that card to match the other paper flowers.  

I also have several different shapes & colors of brads, so I alternated the colors & shapes of the flowers & brads.

I went through my stash of die cuts and found the multi-colored strip to go behind the sentiment square.

After I had all that picked out & coordinated, I realized the white of the card was too stark so I took the only other color that I hadn’t used (the pink) for the background.  

It is a very bright pink textured cardstock & really sets off the other textures of the edges of the squares & the paper flowers.

I love how this one turned out & it came together with pieces I already had on hand.

Be sure to check out the other designers and link your card to the Sketch Saturday #757 blog post.

Check back here soon for the first in a series of scrapbooking posts.  

I would love to hear from you about where you are in your papercrafting hobby.  Do you scrapbook, make cards, junk journal or make some other type of project?

Let me know if you have been crafting for years or if you are just starting out – or want to start but don’t know where or how.

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Thanks for stopping by!

Machelle

Welcome to the weekend!  Sketch Saturday #756 is live on their blog, be sure to go check out all the inspiration from the design team. 

Here is the sketch & the twist is to make it funny.  

I stayed pretty true to the original sketch this time and tried my best with the “funny” part.  Puns are definitely not my strong suit.

I started with the blue background paper that has a very subtle tone-on-tone design.  Then I found the brown piece that was left over from a card kit.  I felt the patterned papers went well together.

With all the darker colors, I felt like it needed something lighter to make it pop, so I added the yellow to highlight the coffee cup.

Then I left the sentiment on white, since the outline of the cup is white.

Overall, I was pleased with the way this one came out.  Be sure to leave a link over on the Sketch Saturday #756 blog post with your interpretation of this card.

We look forward to seeing what you make!

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Until next time,

Machelle