Three Cards to Share

  Hello everyone, as you can see I basically took the summer off from the blog since life had been crazy here between the shop and eye doctor appointments. I keep my IG account more up to date if you want to see what I have been up to. 

In August you might have realized Stick It Down had changed to an FB group and if you are not part of this group please join. 

 Here is the sketch for August. 

Here is my take.

September sketch

My take. 

Here is October's card sketch.

This month's sketch.

 Did you notice a theme here for this term's cards? I am going to be using the same 49 and market sketch for all 6 cards for this term. I am in love with how this is turning out. This was a fun side challenge for me so by the end of six months I will have a nice card set. 

Love Easel Card

    Welcome to the first creation for 2023 term at Stick It Down.  This month's sketch features a fun slimline card style.

   Here is my take on the card sketch. I created this "Love" theme slimfold easel card that I am sure will be used in Feb. 

   I did a layered heart with foam adhesive to create the card stopper. 

   I just got this tag maker for Christmas and I have to say I love it. The "Love" is a Paper Smooches die that I did an offset layer to create the shadow. On this card I did a mix of old and new items, that rivet ribbon is over 15 years old and the pattern paper used I just got it for Christmas. 

   Even when the card is not open as an easel it still looks good. 

You have until the end of the month to play along with any - or all! - of the sketches.  Just add your creation in the link in the Stick It Down sidebar.  If you share on social media, please use the hashtag #StickItDown.  We’ll choose one winner from the entries and they will be invited to guest design for us in March.

Mirror Christmas

   Merry Christmas everyone. This month's card sketch was a simple design which features a diagonal design element.

 

   Here is my take on my card sketch. 

I created an easel style card that features a stamped and embossed stopper inside. 

   As you can tell this embossed mirror cardstock was highly reflective. 

   I kept the line design suped simple with different metallic washi tape strips. 

 You have until the end of the month to play along with any - or all! - of the sketches.  Just add your creation in the link in the Stick It Down sidebar.  If you share on social media, please use the hashtag #StickItDown.  We’ll choose one winner from the entries and they will be invited to guest design for us in Feburary.

Noel Card

   Can you believe Christmas is almost here?  This month's Stick It Down card sketch inspired me to create a Christmas card. 

   I ended up digging deep into my stashed and pulled out these old pattern papers from Canvas Corps. I am still loving kraft based pattern paper. 

Supplies: cardstock (Cardstock Warehouse), pattern paper (Canvas Corps), die cuts (The Paper Studio), sticker (Echo Park Paper Co.), punch (EK Success)  

Here is a closer look. The holly pattern paper is boarded by glittered cardstock and the snowflakes are also glitter. 

You have until the end of the month to play along with any - or all! - of our sketch challenges. Just post a link to your creation in the SID sidebar. If you share on social media, be sure to tag #StickItDown. 

Easel Card

   This month's Stick It Down card sketch reveal has to be my all-time favorite card that I created this past year.    

I ended up creating an easel card with foam flowers that I made. This is so pretty, as my mom keeps asking can she have it so she can just display it. 

Supplies: cardstock (Crafter's Companion and Cardstock Warehouse), washi tape (Scotch), foam, die cuts, and die (Crafter's Companion), die cutter (Spellbinders)

   I am head-over-heels in love with these flowers. I got this kit by Crafter's Companion that had heat-activated foam and dies and created these lovely blooms. 

   I just love how this card sits. 

I added a butterfly diecut with foam adhesive to act as the card stopper. 

 You have until the end of the month to play along with any - or all! - of our sketch challenges. Just post a link to your creation in the SID sidebar. If you share on social media, be sure to tag #StickItDown. 

An Epic Birthday Card

   Welcome to this month's card sketch reveal from Stick It Down. However, this month I have a little announcement before I share the card. This month's sponsor is MJ's Kraze, my handmade shop that has items from people and pets. It will be a $20 gift card for my shop. 

 Now, here onto the sketch. 

   I ended up creating this card that is great for a guy, which just happens to be used for my dad's upcoming birthday. 

 Supplies: cardstock (Cardstock Warehouse), pattern paper (Cocoa and Vanilla), stitching template (American Crafts), ink (Hero Arts), embroidery floss.  

   Here is a closer look.

You have until the end of the month to play along with any - or all! - of our sketch challenges. Just post a link to your creation in the SID sidebar. If you share on social media, be sure to tag #StickItDown. 

Floral Celebrate Card

    Can believe we are almost through the month of Sept? That means it is time for the Stick It Down card sketch reveal. 

   Here is my take on the sketch. I used some very feminine papers that I got from a Crafter's Companion kit. 

   I kept this card pretty simple since I used a lot of patterns on here. 

  You have until the end of the month to play along with any - or all! - of our sketch challenges. Just post a link to your creation in SID sidebar. If you share on social media, be sure to tag #StickItDown. 
We'll choose one winner from each sketch to be a guest designer!

Slimline Card Sketch

    This month over at Stick It Down blog features a trendy slimline card sketch that can be used for any size card. 

   Here is my take on the card. It is fun to make and I was able to play with my distress ink and stencils on it. 

Supplies: cardstock (Cardstock Warehouse), pattern paper (Bo Bunny), manual die (Crafter's Companion), stickers (Studio Calico), ink (Ranger), stencil (Prima), and washi tape (Scotch)

   To make the sentiment pop I did a layer die-cut in black glitter cardstock and a gunmetal mirror paper. 

Play along at Stick It Down You have until the end of the month to play along with any - or all! - of our sketch challenges. Just post a link to your creation in the sidebar. If you share on social media, be sure to tag #StickItDown. 

We'll choose one winner from each sketch to be a guest designer!

July Reveal

   Can you believe July is halfway over? Seems like summer just started. I am have fully taken advantage of summertime while I enjoy a good book on the deck with my morning coffee. 

Today, is the full design team reveal at Stick It Down for this month's card sketch. 

   
Here is my take on this sketch. I had fun making this card. I got to play around with some distress oxide pads and stencils. I love how this card came out and it seems like a great card for any gender.

Supplies: cardstock (Cardstock Warehouse), pattern paper (Simple Stories), die-cut (Pretty Little Studio), stamp (Hero Arts and ?), sequins (SpiegleMom Scraps), inks (Ranger and Hero Arts), stencils (Crafter's Workshop and Studio Calico), tools (We R Memory Keepers, Picket Fence Studios and Misti)

 Here is a closer look.

You have until the end of the month to play along with any - or all! - of our sketch challenges. Just post a link to your creation to the Stick It Down sidebar. If you share on social media, be sure to tag #StickItDown. 

We'll choose one winner from each sketch to be a guest designer!

 

Sweet Birthday Card... SID Reveal

    It is the 3rd Monday of the month and that means it is time for my card reveals for Stick It Down.

   This month I created a card for my Grandma's upcoming birthday. Since she loves the color blue I thought this "paper" I picked out was perfect for her. Actually, this is not pattern paper but an old divider tab for an outdated Happy Planner. 

Supplies: cardstock (Cardstock Warehouse), pattern paper (The Happy Planner), stamps (Crafters Companion,?) ink (Hero Arts), die (Heidi Swapp), label (Pretty Little Studio), Adhesive (the Tape Depot and Bearly Arts), Tools (Misti)

   That glitter paper just added a little wow factor. 

You have until the end of the month to play along with any - or all! - of our sketch challenges. Just post a link to your creation in our sidebar. If you share on social media, be sure to tag #StickItDown. 

We'll choose one winner from each sketch to be a guest designer!

Dandelion Card

 This month's card sketch at Stick It Down is a great sketch to showcase some stamping. 

   When I saw this sketch I knew that I wanted to do a clean and simple style card. I love the breezy feel of the dandelion stamp that gives this card. 

Supplies: cardstock (Cardstock Warehouse), washi tape (Scotch Brand), stickers (Prima Marketing, ink (Hero Arts and Altnew), stickers (Studio Calico), glitter glue (Ranger)

 Those are canvas letter stickers that I colored with ink. 

Here is what you need to do if you want to play along. You have until the end of the month to play along with any - or all! - of our sketch challenges. Just post a link to your creation in the Stick It Down sidebar. If you share on social media, be sure to tag #StickItDown. 

One randomly selected winner will receive a prize! We'll also choose one winner from each sketch to be a guest designer!