Thought I'd give a sketch challenge a whirl so headed over to Just Add Ink to see what their latest challenge was.  Here is my entry.  I've used the bright and colourful Flowering Zinnias DSP for a pair of cheerful thanks cards. 

Here is the sketch - my card maths was a bit wonky so I ended up adding a few more strips instead of the 4 in the sketch. 

Here is a closer look at each card.  My white cardstock panel is 3 1/2" x 5".  The background paper is card front size (10.5cm x 14.8cm.)  My DSP strips are 8.5cm wide and varying heights so they fit evenly.  I'd planned 4 evenly sized strips but my maths was wonky so I ended up making them varying sizes.  (And I'm a maths teacher - oopsie!!) 

And since I had some strips left over I made a second one.  The Flowering Zinnias DSP is from our Online Exclusives collection.  The circle die with the stitched edge is from Changing Leaves Dies and the thanks greeting is from Simply Said stamp set - also from our Online Exclusives. 

It was fun to take part in a challenge.  Pop on over to Just Add Ink if you'd like to take part or to browse all of the entries and the design team inspiration.  

Happy creating,

Cheers, Sue

I'm away for a few days in Rye for a craft retreat with 4 friends.  Here's one of the cards I've made so far.  I'm enjoying using some of my packs of DSP.  This one features Unbounded Beauty DSP - love the pretty pinks and aquas.  The greeting is from Heartfelt Hexagon stamps and is just perfect for a 'Just Because' card.  

The circle is cut with the Everyday Details dies.  This set has some circles and rectangles in a range of sizes plus some decorative edges - all with that circle dot border design.  

Some measurements (I've used a mix of cms and inches.)  The 3 DSP panels are 1" x 4 3/4".  (A little tip - I stick the outer 2 ones on first then can adjust the gaps to make sure they're even - ish for the middle panel.) The white panel is 3 1/2" x 5".  I've used the largest circle from Everyday Details.  The DSP for the front of the card is 10.5cm x 14.8cm.  

Wishing you a day filled with joy and a little dose of creativity. 

Happy creating,

Sue

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