Cute as a Bug!!

 Welcome to Sketch #689 with Atlantic Hearts Sketch Challenge.  

It's been a while since I've created a slimline card so the timing of this sketch is awesome.  

One of my 2026 goals is to use my stash/scraps and this small chunk of Cute as a Bug patterned paper was still sitting on my desk.  I had also cut out extras of the cute images from one of the patterned papers and they were part of my inspiration for my card for this challenge.

Aren't they just the cutest bugs!!  Supplies used include mossy meadow cardstock, Cute as a Bug paper collection and Adventurous Sky stamp set all from Stampin' Up, along with enamel dots from my stash.

We can't wait to see what you create with this weeks' sketch.  Simply add your project here.

Soccer Time!!

 Good Morning & welcome to Sketch #687 from Atlantic Hearts Sketch Challenge. 

Lots of layers for this sketch.  You could use as inspiration for a card, scrapbook layout of mini album. 

I used the sketch for a panel piece measuring 4" x 6" to go into my grandson's soccer mini album.  I used A Wonderful Match (Stampin' Up) black & white patterned papers to layer up the background.  Game On stamp set (Kraftin' Kimmie) Lucas image is my vertical focal point and I added some grass for colour.  (A Wonderful Match dies) 

Now it's your turn to create & link up your project here.  

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Flower Child

Welcome to June and the next sketch from Atlantic Hearts Sketch Challenge.  

 This week's sketch just screams summer.  So fun to get into the garden & get your hands dirty.  Flowers bring such joy and a pop of colour after the long winter we had.  

I pulled waaaaay back for this awesome stamp set "Flower Child" from CTMH.  This set reminds me of Anne Geddes pictures and I've loved it from first sight.  Images are again stamped using memento tuxedo black ink & coloured with copic markers.  

I've popped up the sentiment & tucked each image behind.  Isn't that frame cute - Mintay Papers - Elodie was just perfect and forms a beautiful background.  I'm continuing with my "bust the stash" and pulled out some ribbon from Stampin' Up.  

Please play along with us at Atlantic Hearts Sketch Challenge by linking up your project here.  We can't wait to see your project.  

Bbq time!!

Welcome to another weekly sketch from Atlantic Hearts Sketch Challenge.  

 We are finally experiencing some warmer temperatures, and spring flowers, just like the sketch.  That will bring us to BBQ & pool season!!!

I couldn't wait to ink up this cute image from CC Designs for my oldest brother's birthday card.  He is the "master" at BBQ'ing and takes over the tools at family functions.  

I've stamped the image using Memento tuxedo black ink & coloured using Copic markers.  Images are popped up on foam dimensional tape.  I've used Carta Bella - By the Sea paper collection for both the solid & patterned papers.     Sentiment from "The Right Words"- Stampin' Up is stamped using Memento tuxedo black ink.  Continuing with my theme of using up the stash - the white star embellishments and burlap twine are from CTMH.  

I do hope the sketch & my project inspire you to play along with us.  Remember to link up your project here.

Pooh!!

 It's Monday & that means a new sketch from Atlantic Hearts Sketch Challenge.  

I've been working on a long over-due project - my almost 5 year old grandson's first year album!  It's time to get this book finished.  

I'm using the Baby Pooh line from Echo Park which is cuteness overload.  The sketch inspired me to create an embellishment card  I'll use on a scrapbook page.    The sentiment struck me knowing Jackson's personality - life is certainly an adventure with him. 

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Brothers!!

 This months' sketch screamed scrapbook layout!!!  If you're like me you love a good jump off point whether you're a card maker or scrapbooker it gets the mojo going and this sketch is a good one. 

 

I had some great random photos of my grandsons with their brothers.  They make me smile knowing they might fight like cats & dogs but are also best friends.  

This is the layout I created from the sketch.  I let the paper shine with the large, colourful phrases.  

I then built on the basic layout to create a two page spread. 

I did change the "brothers" title from the original and used puffy stickers from the same paper collection to tie it to the second page.  After taking this pic,  I also added journaling on the "epic" page.  

I can't wait to see what you create with this sketch.  Will it be a card, a scrapbook page or maybe a home decor item.  Please remember to link up your project at Atlantic Heart Sketch Challenge blog.

Happy Retirement - AHSC

 Welcome to a fabulous sketch from Atlantic Hearts Sketch Challenge!!  This week tested my math skills....

I remembered after my calculations I had a die that would have cut this grid for me - - ooops.

A friend & neighbour is retiring this summer & the fun cloud patterned paper was perfect to make a grid background.

I used "Good in the Woods" stamp set from Kraftin Kimmie Stamps for the image and a long loved & well used retirement stamp set from CTMH.  

The image is coloured with Copic markers, and mounted on a simple white circle.    The kite & clouds are stickers from a partially used sticker sheet.  I'm still trying to use some items from my stash.  

So my TIP for this week is "use your stash" & shop your own supplies!!

Pull out your grid die or test your math skills and play along with us this week at Atlantic Hearts Sketch Challenge