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     I love sketches, and the minute I seen this one from  Simply52 Designers , I knew what I had to do with this one, make note-cards in various themes and colors to use for gifts!  Add in a nice attractive format such as a folder or tied with raffia, and you have an instant gift for someone that might be hard to buy for, or you just need a hostess gift, or maybe a neighbor gift made in a flash!!!!  This sketch will do so much, I can just picture it so many ways, but this was the one that came out the first!!!            Of course the way I am, I end up changing things up a bit, but I absolutely love how the squares looked with the rounded corners.  I used a stamp set from Stampin' Up that is very versatile...I enjoy using things that can be used in other ways, and this one certainly is like that!                                 ...

Layout sketch Card sketch I love sketches because you can truly do many different things to them, and either change them around a bit or using the sketch exactly as you see it.   Simply52  designers blog gives you different ideas from different designers to show you ways you can use the sketches that are showcased!  I like to put them on the sketches side to get a totally different look to the card I am creating!  This one would be fun like that! With my idea today, I used scraps from another project I was working on for my classes at Michael's.  I hate to throw things away, so for me, using my leftover scrapbook supplies saves me a lot of money...and helps me to be able to make one of a kind cards for my friends and family! For the card shown here - I used a card base for the background, simple strips of leftover scraps in the colors that match the background, and then a simple circle Sizzix die cut made.  After I attached the c...

Welcome to the 2nd Sketch Blog Hop. The first hop last month was so popular we decided to do it again!!! The purpose of this hop is to show how all of these talented bloggers can take the same sketch and come up with totally different cards. If you've never used a card sketch before, give it a try! Be sure to check on Saturday's blog for even more ideas on day 1!!!  So sit back & be inspired! If you just happened on the hop, be sure to go to the first stop which is Jennifer    www.craftycardgallery.blogspo t .com  so you can see the whole hop ! Grab your favorite beverage and sit back & hop along with us! 1 Jennifer  http://www.craftycardgallery. b logspot.com/ 2 Angie  http://www.luvs2scrapbook75.b l ogspot.com/ 3 Carol  http://cardstockscissorsandgl u e.blogspot.com/ 4 Ashley  http://www.theglamoroussideof s crapping.blogspot.com/ 5 Janet  http://www.createatdreamscrap b ooks.blogspot.com/ 6 Linda  http://lindascreativ...

Card Sketch Blog Hop  Welcome to the 2nd Sketch Blog Hop. The first hop last month was so popular we decided to do it again!!! The purpose of this hop is to show how all of these talented bloggers can take the same sketch and come up with totally different cards. If you've never used a card sketch before, give it a try! Be sure to check back on Sunday, as there will be some bloggers posting cards on day 2. So sit back & be inspired! If you just happened on the hop, be sure to go to the first stop which is Jennifer   www.craftycardgallery.blogspo t .com  so you can see the whole hop ! Grab your favorite beverage and sit back & hop along with us! 1 Jennifer  http://www.craftycardgallery. b logspot.com/ 2 Angie  http://www.luvs2scrapbook75.b l ogspot.com/ 3 Carol  http://cardstockscissorsandgl u e.blogspot.com/ 4 Ashley  http://www.theglamoroussideof s crapping.blogspot.com/ 5 Janet  http://www.createatdreamscrap b o...

Hi! Welcome to the Sketch blog hop! The purpose of this hop is to show how all of these talented bloggers can take the same sketch and come up with totally different cards. If you've never used a card sketch before, give it a try! Be sure to check back on Sunday, as there will be some bloggers posting cards on day 2. So sit back & be inspired!   Your hop lineup is as follows:  Jennifer  www.craftycardgallery.blogspot .com Beth  http://elizabethspapercreation s.blogspot.com/ Kerry  http://kerryscraftycardsandcut s.blogspot.com/ Lynda  http://memoriesintyme.blogspot .com/ Pam  http://www.pammejo-scrapbookfl air.com/ Susan  http://susanascorner.blogspot. com/ Linda  http://www.lindascreativity.bl ogspot.com/ Jamie  http://craftygirl21.blogspot.c om/ Angie  http://www.luvs2scrapbook75.bl ogspot.com/ Zenita  http://www.scrappinwithz.blogs pot.com/ Dena  http://missdjones.blogspot.com / Denise  http://deesdesignsf...

     This is going to be a great week, so make sure you check back often!  Starting tomorrow, I am in a blog hop in Remembrance of 9/11...it's all about cards from Monday till Wednesday...a two day Fall related blog hop on Thursday and Friday...and a wonderful card hop/sketch on Saturday and Sunday!!!  So a fun week of giveaways and blog hops so make sure you join me all week long!!!   I'm a bit behind on a few other giveaways - so if you are expecting something from me - things have been crazy with me in school right now, so bear with me!!!   I am really behind!!!           Cards can be one of the best ways you can save money - by learning to make your own!  I started making cards about 21 years ago, where I discovered rubber stamps and what they could do.  I spent years collecting so many stamps - half of which I have never used!   I started taking a few classes - and shopping from representatives from C...

First off - I apologize for posting a bit late - problems with photos!!!  Welcome to Sweet Stamping Treats First Ever New Release Blog Hop! We are so happy you are here. If you are coming from Tami  you’re on the right track. If you just joined us, you can go back to the beginning at   http://sweetstampingtreats.blogspot.com/ and hop along with us. This hop is all about the new releases at Sweet Stamping Treats. The  DT and some  fun friends have put together some awesome projects using SST's new digi stamps. And there are prizes! One lucky winner who comments on the SST Blog will get to choose 3 stamps from the new release.  Plus there are 3 more chances to win 1 stamp of your choice from the new releases hidden in some of the blogs on the hop! All you have to do hop along and leave comments. You must be a follower of SST and the blog where the winner is hidden to win a stamp, some make sure you comment! For my projects, I ended up doing 4 diffe...

Thank you so much for coming to this Birthday Blog Hop!!!  It's my birthday today...and my sisters in 10 days from today...so today is all about birthday related stuff!   So, the line up for today is:  Lynda -  http://memoriesintyme.blogspot.com/ Anita -  http://www.anitaandbugs.blogspot.com/ Barbara Rosner -  http://barbaras-crafty-corner.blogspot.com/ Kari -  http://purplefuntastickcreations.blogspot.com/ Elsa -  http://www.justafewdesigns.blogspot.com/ Dana-  http://www.danascraftycorner.blogspot.com/ Jen R-- http://www.memorieswithjen.blogspot.com/ Gina -  http://californiascrappin-gcinderella21.blogspot.com/ Amy -  http://www.lovetocrop.com Lori -   http://www.scrappinmystressaway.blogspot.com Margie -  http://mysweettater.blogspot.com/ Bobbi Jo -   http://sweetsassydiva.com/ Crafty Homemade -  http://craftyhomemade.blogspot.com/   Brynn –   http://flairandfrillscr...