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Creative Collab Crew April Sketch Challenge

4/19/2025

The Creative Collab Crew is back with another challenge! This week is a card sketch. I love this one for the way the band of card stock shows through the middle of the two angled pieces.

For my main project I used the You are Remarkable stamp set paired with the Lovely Garden Designer Series Paper (DSP). Both of these are online exclusives so don't miss out on them!

purple flower on green background card by emk creations

You can get the measurements and see how I cut my DSP in this quick video on YouTube. Prefer a reel? Check it out here!

Here is the recipe card with measurements.

I wanted to create some alternatives to show you this layout with other papers and images. These next two are sneak peeks of new In Colors and products coming May 6th.

retirement card with sailboat on blue background by emk creations

If you can't tell I'm a little obsessed with Cloud Cover!

greeting card with pink mixed drink with blue umbrella on front of patterned background and blue card base by emk creations

Since each time you create one card with this design you have pieces to create a second I had to give you another version! I love the It's Okay stamp set for some great friendship sentiments.

take your time card with purple flower and green stamp on purple base with patterned paper

Don't forget to go check out Kathy and Melissa's projects this week.

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Creative Collab Crew On the Go Suite Product Spotlight

4/12/2025

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Our Creative Collab Crew challenge this week was to use the On the Go suite. Check out our weekly teaser video here to see all three projects!

I used this fun three in one technique that lets you quickly create three unique cards by mixing and matching your pieces of Designer Series Paper.

You'll need three coordinating pieces cut to 3 x 4 to create these. On this card I layered on a 3 1/4 x 4 1/4 piece of card stock and then on a 3 3/4 x 5 piece of Designer Series Paper.

Here's a video walking you through how I cut the pieces!

I had fun mixing and matching and creating a few different versions.

Which is your favorite?

Be sure to go see what Melissa and Kathy have created!

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Mixed Media Suite

3/30/2025

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Each month I offer a suite class where we focus on one suite and create four projects. In February my choice was the Online Exclusive Mixed Media suite. The colors and patterns in the Designer Series Paper are so fun!

For the first card I paired the papers with the fun Everyday Arches dies.

card with white base and flowers with wishing you a happy day message

Some of the patterns are black and white so this flower pattern is perfect for adding color with sponge daubers or blending brushes.

for a great friend card with blue background and yellow ribbon

Have you tried making a faux shaker card? This was one of my Creative Collab Crew cards so I even have a how to video! Check it out here.

Most months we create three cards and a 5 x 7 piece. These pieces can be switched out of a standard 5 x 7 frame each month.

Most of my monthly suite classes are available by mail so be sure to get on my email list to hear about upcoming classes.

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Stampin' Up! Frames & Flowers pairs with It's Okay

3/29/2025

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The Frames & Flowers Designer Series Paper pack is fun because it not only has beautiful papers but also has sheets of die cuts. I had used a lot of the pack awhile back but pulled out the leftover pieces and sat down to try to create a bunch of cards.

The new stamp set It's Okay has wonderful sentiments in it. Create cards for those in your life going through tough times with the perfect sentiment like "it's enough if all you did today was survive".

I had a lot of 1.5 x 4 inch strips of the papers left so I created a number of cards using them as the main base.

take your time i'm here when youre ready card with branches and flowers on pink base

You can orient the card either direction with this layout!

I love this saying of "inhale. exhale."

happy birthday card with flowers and blude green base

This card was a play on the sketch challenge that the Creative Collab Crew did last week! I was having too much fun with it. Check out the original here.

Here is another take on the sketch challenge.

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Creative Collab Crew March Sketch Challenge

3/27/2025

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We are back at it with another Creative Collab Crew Sketch Challenge. Who doesn't love a good sketch? They make card making so easy.

This is a fun and easy one to do!

I use a 4 x 5 1/4 card front sized piece of coordinating card stock over my base and then add a 2 x 4 inch strip of paper and two circles. A ribbon or twine bow off to the side is a nice touch too!

The first card I created for our challenge used the new Online Exclusive Remember This Moment Memories and More card pack. I LOVE the colors in this pack. They pair really nicely with Basic Beige.

For this next sample I used the new Woven Textures Designer Series Paper. I think this one makes a great masculine card!

thinking of your card on kraft card stock with papers with linen textures

My final sample uses the Wildflower Birthday suite.

make a wish card with cake on white background

Have you tried this sketch? Share with me on Facebook!

Be sure to check out Kathy and Melissa's cards too.

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Heirloom Arrangements Alternatives

3/24/2025

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The Heirloom Arrangements kit might be my favorite yet! It's an amazing kit designed to create 8 cards. If you cut your bases in half you can stretch the materials! There are so many die cuts included.

For my alternatives I used six of the bases fully and cut one of the blue and one of the pink in half. Adding in white card stock and one piece of real red I created 13 total cards. Here are some of my favorites.

blue background and butterfly and flowers

thank you card with pink background and butterflies

for you card with pink background and flowers

Want your own kit? Order it here!

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March 2025 Daisy Daydream Paper Pumpkin

3/23/2025

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I know I keep saying it but Stampin' Up! keeps creating more and more amazing Paper Pumpkin kits and the March Daisy Daydream kit was no exception. I was able to create over 20 cards from one kit! Here are my first few alternatives.

Thank you card with daisies on kraft paper

Don't overlook using your envelopes! This card was created by using the flap from an envelope.

thank you card with daisy and bee and honeycomb

thank you card with daisies on a yellow background

thank you card with daisies on a yellow background with white ribbon

This card also uses part of an envelope.

Don't miss out on your own kit! Sign up here.

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Creative Collab Crew Week 10 Color Challenge

3/16/2025

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This week's Creative Collab Crew challenge was a color challenge. We picked Blueberry Bushel, Petunia Pop and Old Olive. I have to admit it was a little hard at first although I don't know why! Once I came up with an idea I think they worked great together.

Here is my card! I chose to use the new You Are Remarkable stamp set that is an Online Exclusive. It's such a pretty set.

If you want to see a LOT of great projects with this color combo don't miss our guest collaborators on Instagram! We just got back from our national convention and asked a few of our friends to create a card with our color challenge.

Don't miss Melissa and Kathy's projects!

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Creative Collab Crew Week 9 Product Spotlight with Mixed Media Florals Suite Faux Shaker Card

3/5/2025

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For Week 9 of our Creative Collab Crew challenges we did a product spotlight featuring the Online Exclusive Mixed Media Florals Suite. This suite includes TWO stamp/die bundles and both are fun to work with.

I chose to create a faux shaker card. These are so fun and easy to create using our clear envelopes. The Designer Series Paper insert is cut to 4 x 5.25 inches.

flirty flamingo base card with black and white checks with green branch

Want to see exactly how to create a faux shaker card? Watch below! Be sure to subscribe to my channel so you don't miss any of our weekly challenges.

Like quicker videos? Check out my reel!

Check out Kathy's project here and Melissa's here!

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Creative Collab Crew Week 8 Masking Technique Challenge

2/27/2025

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Welcome back to week 8 of the Creative Collab Crew! This week is a technique challenge. We chose masking and we each had a different take on the idea. I used Decorative Masks and Kathy and Melissa each used masking paper but in different ways.

Here is my card! I used the new Linked Together Decorative Masks to add a background to my card base. There are five separate masks in this set but I only used three of them. I paired it with the Seaside Wishes bundle including the hybrid embossing folder.

Here is my step by step video walking you through how I use the Decorative Masks with blending brushes. I love these masks! Be sure to check out the others we have as well.