One for Sketch #4

Thanks to those who've already made a card using this sketch - all the cards are fab - if you've not laready checked them out, there are direct links to the blogs of those concerned in the list on the right, along with links for all the other sketches too. There's no time limit on using these sketches, so just add a message whenever you use one and I'll add your link to the relevant list.

There'll be a new sketch along soon - it's all ready to load - probably at the weekend, but first, guess what? I've finally managed to make a card myself!

Here's a little reminder of the sketch in case it's too much bother to scroll down. lol

Sketch 2009 #4; Lines and Layers

A little bit late with a first sketch for February, but never mind, eh?

I hope you like this one and will find it helps get those creative juices flowing. I'm hoping it'll kick-start my mojo as I think the jet-lag has put a stop to any of that creative stuff happening around here atm!
From that remark you'll gather there's no card yet from me, but hopefully there will be one soon - with Hubby's birthday coming up at the end of the week I do need to find that mojo soon.....
I'd love to see any cards you make using this sketch, so please let me know if you use it in your crafting - if you leave a message telling me where I can see your cards for each sketch I'll add your bloglink to the list on the right to make it easy for everyone to visit your blogs and see your fabby work
Please do give credit to the Sketch File and point people in this direction with a link - thank you!

Sketch 2009 #3; Keeping it Simple

Here's a really simple sketch to play with - remember just because I've put a flower on the sketch doesn't mean it has to be a flower on your card. Whilst this is a super-simple sketch it it's basic form I reckon you could easily add in some background papers and ribbons and really ring the changes.

If you use this in your crafting, as always I'd love to see what you make, so please leave a link.
Here's my very simple card. I love this striped paper - reminds me of beach huts and sunny days. I've made a multi layered flower with paper and organdie Primas. Maya Road rub-ons on the hanging tag and the thready stuff is lovely and shiny - but that doesn't show up on the pic.

Sketch 2009 #2; "The one for Jo's Dare"!

As promised, here's the sketch to go with Jo's "Get Someone Else to Make it" dare on this week's Daring Cardmakers Challenge Blog

I was very lucky because the lovely and talented Lisa Saunders agreed to take on the challenge for me. I sent written instructions for the making of this card, but I also made a regular LO sketch just in case words weren't enough. Of course, Lisa managed just fine and you can see her card HERE

This is the original card I made so that I could make sure I'd got the instructions down correctly, and make the sketch.

I've made the next version for a friend's birthday and I'm hoping that it has a more masculine look.







I'm hoping that this sketch will give some inspiration and that you'll pop back and let me know if you use any of the sketches. I've added a links list to the sidebar, so if you do use one of these sketches at any time leave a message letting me know where I can see your card or LO and I'll add your blog to the relevant list.
Please don't forget to let people know where you found the sketches when you use them.

Thank you

Sketch 2009 #1: Simple Squares

I've been neglecting the sketch blog rather badly, haven't I?
I'll try much harder now that the Christmas season is all over to keep the sketches coming.

This is a really simple idea I've been using to make some Thank You cards, but I think it would work especially well for those "Man" cards we often find soooo difficult. Hopefully, this one is soooo easy that it'll help get that Mojo on the move again
I'd love to see any cards you make using this sketch, so please let me know if you use it in your crafting. Please also give credit and point people in this direction with a link - thank you!

Here's a card from me

Sketch 2008 #4

This is a sketch I did a while back for blog candy on my other blog. I've never actually used it myself though.I thought it would be good for Christmas cards as you could cut lots of the various pieces in one go and then just assemble them nice and quickly! However, I used it first to make this card which I have on order and need to get sent out to the customer within the next couple of days. I'd love to see what other crafters make with this sketch, so if you use it, please leave me a message

A card for Sketch #3

I made this yesterday, but it was too dark to take a photo. Paper is the totally gorgeous "Oh Joy" from Cosmo Cricket. I saw this collection on their website ages ago and have been waiting for someone in the UK to stock it. As far as I can tell, Bubbly Funk is the only place you can get it over here atm.