Creating with a Card Sketch

If you are feeling like you are in a rut and cannot create a great card, starting with a sketch is a great way to kick start your creative juices. This sketch can be a jumping point for your creativity. You can create your card exactly as is, with elements in the sketch or you can make adjustments to the orientation, move the elements or add more details to your card.

Use this sketch for the basic layout, selecting your favourite colours, papers, stamp sets etc.

Stamps:
Background Bits (Host)(Wood: 144026 or Clear: 144029)

Ink:
Old Olive (126983)
Calypso Coral (126983)

Paper:
Whisper White Cardstock (100730): 5-1/2 x4-1/4 (card base) and piece for image
Calypso Coral Card Stock (122925): 2-1/8 x 5-1/4”
Old Olive Cardstock (100702): Should measure 1/8: great than image piece
Delightful Daisy Designer Series Paper (144137): 2x5-1/8”

Accessories:
Stampin’ Dimensionals (104430)
Snail Adhesive (104332)
Stampin’ Trimmer (129722)
Bone Folder (102300)

Some additional variations;
 

This variation turns the sketch sideways and changes the element shape. 

Starting with a sketch and then changing it up a bit at a time can be a fun way to get back on the creative train!! Why not start with this sketch and see what you can create.