New Reader!!

 

  Ready for this weeks' sketch at Atlantic Hearts Sketch Challenge.

I'll admit this sketch had me stumped.... 

I've been working on a mini album for one of my grandsons who is beginning his reading journey.  The album hopefully will keep him not only interested in reading but also in journaling his thoughts about each book.  I'm using the Simple Stories flip book which measures around 6 1/4 x 8 1/4 and includes various pocket sizes.  

I'm using Witches & Wizards paper collection (Echo Park) for the majority of his book.  For the sketch I cut approximately 1/2" strips of interesting words from the patterned paper, and cut apart a longer sentiment strip.   

**TIP** - Use monochromatic patterned paper & sentiments (I've added three small dark green stars)

We're ready to record the 3rd book!!  

Thanks for checking out my design using this weeks' sketch from Atlantic Hearts Sketch Challenge.   Now it's your turn to get creative.

    

Jennifer

Sketch #667 Magic

This is a great sketch with clean lines & layers.  What magic will be created? 

I love seeing a little person get bit by the book bug.  The joy that comes from picking up a book and getting lost in the story is magical.  Three of my four grandsons are starting their reading journeys and I couldn't be more proud. 

Using Witches & Wizards (Echo Park) collection, I've layered the busy pattern paper pieces with solid pieces to create a pleasing background.  

**TIP** - Use embossing folders to create a subtle pattern on solid colour cardstock for visual interest.    

Books are a favourite gift & this card will be perfect for a special present. 

Thanks for playing along with us at Atlantic Hearts Sketch Challenge .

Toad-ally Awesome AHSC #665

 Welcome back for another sketch from Atlantic Hearts Sketch Challenge.

I had fun playing with Toad from a great set called Game Up (CC Designs).  The image is inked using wicked black ink & coloured using my Copic Markers.  Toad is expressing his thanks for a toad-ally awesome gift!! 

  

I punched a 2 1/2" circle and then found a scallop die to work with the circle.  The image is then popped up using foam dimensional tape.  

**Tip**  If you have a longer sentiment stamp it's ok to cut apart the stamp set or stamp and then cut apart the words to work for your project.

I'm still using up items from my stash - the black stars are from CTMH.   

I do hope you'll play along with us and link up your image at Atlantic Hearts Sketch Challenge

Jennifer

Happy New Year!

 Happy New Year!  Welcome to 2026 & a new sketch from Atlantic Hearts Sketch Challenge!!

After the busy holiday season we do hope you'll take a creative break & play along with us this week at Atlantic Hearts Sketch Challenge.  

We had a rule in our house when my boys were little "thank you" cards were a must.  It's important to let the gifter know you appreciate the time & effort they spent selecting the perfect gift just for you.  

My 2026 goal or resolution is to use more of what I have - perhaps use up a tad bit of the stash!!  

The blue in the sketch inspired me to use the beautiful Serenity patterned paper & stickers from CTMH.  I've used a circle element and stamped the "thanks" from another treasured CTMH stamp set.   

TIP - use  foam tape (or extra cardstock layers) on elements to add dimension to your projects. 

 The gold glitter gems are also from my stash again from CTMH.

Don't forget to link up your project at Atlantic Hearts Sketch Challenge.

Jennifer

AHSC Scooby Style

 Ready for another sketch from Atlantic Hearts Sketch Challenge?  

This sketch has so many fun elements to get your creative juices flowing.  I didn't have the scallop die like the sketch and that's ok.  Use what you have.  I used a favourite older Spellbinders die and mounted on patterned paper. 

**Tip** -  Ink distress the edges of your paper to add depth and interest. 

I used a CC Designs stamp set for my large focal image and inked in Wicked Black ink, coloured with Copics.  The image is fussy cut & popped up with dimensional foam.  

**Tip** - Run your black marker along the cut edges of your image to make that image pop.  

I added a few enamel dots from my stash to finish off this fun card.  

Jennifer

Let's get Sketchy

Atlantic Heart Sketch Challenge #659

I'm excited to be back as a Design Team Member for Atlantic Hearts Sketch Challenge beginning January 2026.   Each week a new sketch will be released for you to play along.  

 

I know it's only December, but I couldn't wait to get creating again.  Here's this week's sketch to get your mojo flowing .

I've used a large image from Kraftin' Kimmie Stamps (Lucy - retired), inked in wicked black ink & coloured up with Copic markers.  Image is fussy cut and popped up with dimensional foam. 

The background papers, book patterned banner and glasses are from Mintay Papers.  Sentiment is also from Kraftin' Kimmie Stamps - Happiness is Reading.  

Now it's your turn.  Remember to link up your project at Atlantic Hearts Sketch Challenge.

Jennifer 

Happy Holidays - - Let's Look at 2024

 Happy Holidays!!!

I hope everyone is enjoying this festive time of year, full of love, laughter and making memories.

I love to take the time to have a look back at the previous year - remembering the fun projects - so let's get started

Gear Up - February release - I had fun with a shaped card & die to create this awesome robot themed card.

March brought Fairies & Furries a truly whimsical stamp set & so fun to colour up. 

What could be cuter than a caterpillar munching on yummy strawberries?  This one I used Prismacolour pencils and loved the outcome.

Hello Little One is a perfect set for baby cards, baby scrapbook pages and more.  I used up some "stash" embellishments to create this card.

It's Good Times & Tan Lines for this awesome summer layout.  Grab those fun stamps to add great visual interest to your scrapbook pages.

Air Mail - I mean seriously I had the perfect paper for this awesome stamp set.  It's just fun primary colours perfect for the little ones in your life.

Camping anyone?  S'more fun has you covered.  

Are you allowed to have favourites?  I'm thinking Lucas has stolen the show this year with Have an Ice Day.  I've combined with the birch tree stencil & kraftin' kimmie inks.  

Last up for the year was Flaming Holidays.  This adorable stamp set with dragons dressed up for the season is a must for your collection.

So there you have it - 2024 in a nutshell.  Now onto 2025 and a few changes with new & different projects & products.  

I wish everyone a happy, healthy Merry Christmas and all the best of the new year.