Hello friends! I get a lot of questions about card sketches. The Number 1 question is How Do I Choose Which Card Sketches to use? I decided it was finally time to make a video about card sketches and answer some of the most asked questions.
I used an older paper pad by Doodlebug Design called Lovebugs for my card examples. While this isn’t a card process video, I do show how to select sketches based on different things you may want to feature on a card. I also explain how I figure out the measurements for sketches that don’t already include them.
Watch the video below or click HERE to see it on YouTube.
For my first card, I selected a sketch with a large image box so I could feature some pretty pattern papers.
Sketch – OWH #218
Paper – Doodlebug Design – Lovebugs collection
Sentiment stamp – Pretty Pink Posh
Bling – Honey Bee Stamps
Ink – Reverse Confetti
I selected the next sketch based on one of the cut aparts included in the paper pad.
Sketch – OWH #146
Paper – Doodlebug Design – Lovebugs collection
Cut apart – Doodlebug Design
Bling – Honey Bee Stamps
Twine – Divine Twine
Sometime I will look for a sketch to fit a specific sentiment.
Sketch – MFT #499
Paper – Doodlebug Design – Lovebugs collection
Sentiment stamp – Pink & Main
Heart dies – Lawn Fawn
Bling – Honey Bee Stamps
Glitter brush – Scrapbook.com
Ink – Reverse Confetti
This next sketch is perfect for using up some of the 2 inch pattern paper strips.
Sketch – OWH #170
Paper – Doodlebug Design – Lovebugs collection
Pierced heart die – Honey Bee Stamps
Cut apart – Doodlebug Design
Banner die – Doodlebug Design
Bling – Honey Bee Stamps
This sketch works great for the small pattern paper scraps.
Sketch – MFT #394
Paper – Doodlebug Design – Lovebugs collection
Pierced heart die – Honey Bee Stamps
Sentiment stamp – Pink & Main
Bling – Honey Bee Stamps
Ink – Reverse Confetti
Banner die – American Crafts (retired)
For my final card, I used a cover up die instead of a sketch. The dies are great for featuring several different pattern papers on one card.
Paper – Doodlebug Design – Lovebugs collection
Scallop Hearts die – Studio Katia
Sentiment stamp – Pink & Main
Bling – Honey Bee Stamps
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Very nice explanation of figuring out sketch measurements and selecting sketches! I admit I sometimes reject a sketch due to measurement not being exactly what I have, but I have been pretty successful at looking beyond the dimensions and altering things based on my needs. Super cute paper pad, too, and now you have a head start of some valentine’s day cards! lol. Thanks for another great video!!
Thanks Jennifer! I put a lot of thought into this video and did my best to explain everything. I’m always modifying the sketches, so the measurements or shapes on the sketch don’t hold me back. Lol! Bonus to have a few Valentine/s day cards finished in October.
I can tell that it was well planned and executed. It’s sometimes hard to explain how your brain works when it’s on “auto”, but you did well! 🙂
Kristi, this video was fantastic!! Thank you! I love that you shared a number of options for each style – that helped me “see it” better. And for explaining how you chose which paper to go with which layer. That was helpful, too. You are amazing! Thank you for sharing your talent with us!!
Thank you so much Tricia! I put a lot of thought into this video. It’s stuff I just do all the time. Lol!
What is the card measurements for the tall card folded at top, open at bottom? How do you cut the 8.5 x 11 paper?
All of the cards for this post are A2 size. 4 1/4″ x 5 1/2″. I buy the cardstock for my card bases in bulk from a local paper company. I pay them to cut the cardstock to card base sizes. Some are vertical cards and others are horizontal cards. I like to have the fold of all my cards at the top.
Thank you for creating this video. I look forward to watching. Any tips to add to our cardmaking arsenal is a win in my book! You are awesome. 🙂
Aw, thanks so much Jeanne! I hope I was able to answer some of the questions I get asked all the time. 🙂
Hi Kristie, This was a helpful video. I love your new website. It’s really nice. I am following you on Facebook now, as for some reason Youtube stopped sending notifications of new videos. Hope you and your family are well
Thank you so much, Donna! YouTube isn’t always the best at notifying subscribers when new videos are posted. By signing up on my blog, you will receive an email every time I share a new post. 🙂
Thank you so much for this video!! I am amazed and did not know there were sketches out there – these cards are awesome and I have subscribed to your channel!!
Thank you for your kindness and for subscribing Cheryl! I’m glad my video was helpful for you. I love using card sketches for inspiration. 🙂
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Aw, thank you so much Analia! I appreciate your kindness. 🙂
What an amazing informative video tutorial. Thanks!!!
Thank you so much! 🙂