Wednesday, September 2, 2026

Paper Craft Crew Sketch Challenge #688: Wild Bunch

Good morning,

When I saw this weeks Paper Craft Crew sketch challenge I was immediately drawn to the 3 shapes in a row and trying to figure out how to handle those, then I saw a stack of images from the Wild Bunch stamp set that I had already colored and cut out and were just waiting for a home.  

I started with Pecan Pie cardstock for the cardbase.  The cardfront is Basic White that's embossed with the So Swirly Embossing folder and matted with Basic Black cardstock.  Next, I added a strip of the 2026-2026 In Colors Gingham Gallery Designer Series Paper (the Golden Glow pattern) and matted it with Basic Black cardstock.


As I mentioned, the little critters were already done but I used Stampin' Blends to color them before fussy cutting and attaching with dimensionals.

The greeting is from the BBQ Master stamp set and was stamped in Basic Black ink on Pecan Pie cardstock before fussy cutting and attaching with dimensionals.  The final touch, some dots from the 2026-2028 In Color Dots.

I love how fun this card turned out, and using pieces that were just waiting for a home on my desk is perfect.  Now I know this stamp set is sold out but you may have it in your stash or you can use images from another set that you do have.

Make sure to check out the other cards the design team is sharing for inspiration, we would love for you to play along and share what you create!

Below are easy ordering links for the products used on today's card:

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Enjoy,

Diana

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Wednesday, August 26, 2026

Paper Craft Crew Sketch Challenge #687: Soiree Salutations

Good morning,

Back with another card I made using this weeks Paper Craft Crew sketch challenge to showcase the fabulous new Glow of Harvest Speciality Designer Series Paper which is the August Product of the Month (you will want this paper and it's only $5 with a qualifying order!)

I started with Golden Glow cardstock for the cardbase and then I layered one of the patterns of DSP with Early Espresso cardstock.  Next I took a strip of Early Espresso Two Toned cardstock and embossed it with the fall themed embossing folder in the Seasonal Cheer Mini Embossing Folders and then I used the coming next month Sanding Blocks to really help the leaf pattern pop.  This piece is matted with Cajun Craze cardstock.

I used another piece of this DSP cross the center and matted it with Cajun Craze cardstock as well.  The pumpkins and leaves, you guessed it, another pattern from the same DSP pack that I fussy cut  and attached with dimensionals.

The greeting is from the Soiree Saluations stamp set (also being released in September) and was stamped in Early Espresso ink on Golden Glow cardstock before cutting out with the Stitched Rectangles Dies and attaching with dimensionals.  The finishing touch was to add some Calypso Coral with Copper Border Ribbon (coming in the September - December Mini catalog).

I have to say, the shimmer on this paper is truly stunning, you won't want to miss out on adding it to your crafting stash!

Make sure to check out the other cards the design team is sharing for inspiration and we would love for you to play along and share what you create.

Below are easy ordering links for the products used on today's card:

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Enjoy,

Diana 

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Wednesday, August 19, 2026

Paper Craft Crew Sketch Challenge #686: Web of Fun

Good morning,

We are back from a wonderfully relaxing vacation, always the best kind.  Today I'm playing along with this weeks Paper Craft Crew sketch challenge to make my first Halloween card of the season.  I completely fell in love with the Web of Fun bundle when it was released but this was the first time playing with it.

This card starts with Pumpkin Pie cardstock for the cardbase and then I added two different patterns of DSP from the Frightfully Fun Designer Series Paper pack.  Around this layer I wrapped a piece of Basic Black 3/8" Iridescent Ribbon and tied a knot.

The greeting is from the soon to be released Soiree Salutations stamp set, it has greetings for all occasions so it's perfect (it will be released in September!).  I heat embossed using White Embossing Powder and the Heat Tool so it really popped against the grey spiderweb print.

For the three elements on the side, I fussy cut the cat from another piece of DSP, the "Boo" is a die from the bundle as is the cute little spider.  Each of these pieces was attached to the card with dimensionals.

Love how this card turned out, it's cute and a little spooky for sure.  I did also stamp "Happy Halloween" on the inside of the card, also from the Soiree Salutations set.

Make sure to check out the other cards the design team is sharing as inspiration; we would love for you to play along and share what you create using this sketch.


Below are easy ordering links for the products used on today's card:

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Enjoy,

Diana


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Wednesday, August 12, 2026

Paper Craft Crew Sketch Challenge #685: You're the Best

Good morning,

We are away at the beach this week and I love beach vacations since you truly get to relax and reset.  Of course I always take some craft projects with me as they are relaxing as well.  Today I'm sharing the card I made for this weeks Paper Craft Crew sketch challenge.  We have a friend in a competition soon so I made this to give to let her know how proud we are.

This card uses Cloud Cover cardstock for the casebase and then I embossed the Basic Black cardfront with the new, coming in September, Softly Woven 3D Embossing Folder (love the texture.


Next I used the Cute as a Bug Designer Series Paper for both patterned papers (love how there's a sheet with little scenes perfectly sized for 3x4 or 4x6 to make cardmaking and memory keeping super easy!).  Next I used the Sweet Bugs bundle to stamp the little ants marching (they look like they are celebrating my friend, haha!) and colored them in with Stampin' Blends before cutting them out with the coordinating dies and attaching to the card with dimensionals.

The greeting is from the You're the Best stamp set and was stamped in Poppy Parade ink on Petal Pink cardstock before being cut out with the Stitched Shapes dies and attached with dimensionals.  The final touch was to add some Shimmering Dots as accents.

This card is so cute, I can't wait to see how my friend likes it.  Make sure to check out the other cards the design team is sharing for inspiration, and we would love for you to play along and share what you create!

Below are easy ordering links for the products used on today's card:

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Enjoy,

Diana

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