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Saturday, February 21, 2026

#DOswts451 Sketch Inspiration Hop

Hello again creators! I really think we are at the end of winter here in North Texas. I hope it is pleasant where you are.

In honor of the Winter Olympics this month's sketch looks like an event (if you use your imagination) take a look and tell me if you agree.

Do you think it looks like skiing like I do? I used grays and whites to give it a snowy feel.

Supplies:

Paper: Thick Basic White 8.5" X 5.5" score at 4.25", Mat of 4" X 5.25" and scrap for sentiment

Cloud Cover cardstock cut .25"X 5"

2025-2027 In Color Designer Series Paper (DSP) (I used Cloud Cover)

Stamps: Fabulous Sayings

Ink: Basic Gray

Other supplies: Gathering Leaves Embossing Folder, Rhinestone Basic Jewels

Special instructions: Cut your DSP into a 4"X 5.25" panel. Mark with pencil 1.25" from bottom om left side. Mark in pencil 2.25" from bottom on right side. Align these marks in your paper trimmer track and cut a diagonal. This small piece is adhered to your embossed mat.

Enjoy the Winter Olympics and until next time Happy Creating!

Patrizia

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Saturday, January 17, 2026

#DOswts450 Sketch Inspiration Hop

Happy New Year creators! It's the Year of the Horse. I have a 'horsey" card to share with you. First the sketch:

This is going to be easy and adorable. Now for the recipe:

Cardstock:

Basic Black 8.5" X 5.5" - scored at 4.25"

Basic White - 4" x 5.25", scrap for circle and sentiment

Designer Series Paper:

2025-2027 In Color 6" X 6" Strawberry Slush, Timid Tiger, and Darling Ducking. 1 strip each color 1" X 4"

Ink:

Memento Tuxedo Black and Strawberry Slush

Stamps:

Unbridled Beauty and Swirled Designs

Additional Information:

I used the little flowers from the Swirled Designs to stamp a border around the white mat in Strawberry Slush.

Happy creating!

Patrizia

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Saturday, November 22, 2025

#DOswts449 Sketch Inspiration Hop

Hello again creators!

It is still very warm in North Texas. I am ready for some more seasonal weather but I'm not ready for cold weather yet.

I'm still building up my stash of masculine cards. Really? Can you have too many? I have two sons and old gentleman workmates. My answer is no.

Here is the sketch:

Here is my interpretation:

Paper:

Basic White Thick cardstock - 8.5" X 5.5"

Coordinating Designer Series Paper (DSP) cut 1.5" X 3.75" (top) .5" X 3.75" (stripe) 3" X 3.75" (bottom)

Scrap for tag or rectangle

Stamps:

More Messages

Ink:

Memento Tuxedo Black

Other supplies:

Linen thread

Neutral Matte Dots

Product List

Basic White 8 1/2" X 11" Thick Cardstock

[159229]

Woven Textures 12" X 12" (30.5 X 30.5 Cm) Designer Series Paper

[165560]

Tuxedo Black Memento Ink Pad

[132708]

Linen Thread

[104199]

Neutral Matte Dots

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Saturday, October 18, 2025

#DOswts448 Sketch Inspiration Hop

Hello Creators,

My apologies for being away so long. I lost my crafting mojo. Thanks to some friends (you know who you are) I think it is slowly coming back.

Do you find yourself lacking on masculine cards? I do. And I have men in my life that I need them for. The sketch below helped greatly with that dilemma. Take a look.

Stamps

Textured Notes

Paper

Basic White Thick (8.5" X 5.5" card base)

Woven Textures Designer Series Paper (DSP) (3" X 5.5" and coordinating piece 4" X 1")

Scrap white for Sentiment and circle

Ink

Memento Tuxedo Black, Crumb Cake

Other

Circle die or punch (I used the 1.78" punch) Baker's Twine, Neutral Matte Dots

Of course, you can create multiple cards with different DSP to make an array of cards. It is a versatile layout.

Until next time. Happy creating!!!

Patrizia

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Saturday, July 19, 2025

#DOswts446 Sketch Inspiration Hop

Hello again creators! The dog days of summer are here. We finally reached 100* in North Texas. It took its sweet time getting here and I am so thankful for that.

Enough about the weather, let's get to work on our new sketch.

As you know, I've been trying to step out of the box. I have two interpretations of this sketch. I will list the supplies used for the first card. I will post a picture of the second card too.