Weekly Card Sketch #408

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Card sketches are one of my favorite ways to spark creativity,

This week’s Card Sketch #408 will not disappoint!

This weeks sketch is all about those fun pieces that look like they “could ” be one piece

BUT cutting them up to showcase into two pieces makes it even more fun.

This week’s sketch has a circle

but feel free to mix it up with other shape you want to use.

In my sample I didn’t even use a shape,

I used the kissy bear for my ” image shape “

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Card Details

For this card, I started with a Poppy Parade card stock base, which instantly gives the

project that all the Valentine vibes that feels perfect for a Love You card.

Dawn’s Side Note:

If you want to keep the designer paper all one piece instead of cutting it into two pieces,

cut it at 3-1/4″ x 4-1/4″

The cute and festive designer paper colors bring it all together.

To finish the card, I added a sentiment “Bear Hugs and Kisses” from the

Valentine Kisses stamp set,

I added all the cute hearts in Poppy Parade

and it complements all the colors and the designer paper perfectly to keep the card fun and whimsy.

Why You’ll Love This Sketch

• Perfect for those who love bears
• Works beautifully with designer paper for the split or whole background
• Easy to customize for different occasions
• Great for using favorite stamp sets with larger images and coordinating designer paper.

Card Sketch #408 is a wonderful starting point if you’re looking for a simple layout

with a way to split the background into two pieces, BUT remember if you want to keep it all one piece,

cut the designer paper at 3-1/4″ x 4-1/4″

When you give this sketch a try, I’d love to see your version posted

on my FB business page HERE for my Show it off Saturday posts !

Be sure to check back for more card sketches, stamping tips,

and creative inspiration every Monday.

Happy stamping!

Dawn.

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