Coast to Coast Creators Blog Hop: December 2024 Sketch Challenge Card

Hello, stamping friends! I’m thrilled to join you for another exciting Coast to Coast Creators Blog Hop. This hop consistently takes place on the 14th of every month, making it a regular date for creativity and inspiration. This month, the theme is all about a sketch challenge that inspires us to think outside the box and create something uniquely our own.

If you’re new here, welcome to Stampin With Leah! I’m Leah, an avid Stampin’ Up! demonstrator passionate about bringing creativity and inspiration to your crafting journey. Let’s jump into the details of this month’s project and explore how you can interpret a sketch to design stunning cards.

Working with the Sketch

Sketch challenges are a fantastic way to kickstart your creativity. They provide a layout framework while allowing endless customization to suit your style. For this hop, I used the provided sketch to guide my design process, blending clean lines, subtle colors, and a touch of sparkle to bring the layout to life.

Here’s how I brought the design to life:

Materials:

  • Cardstock: Basic White and Thick Basic White
  • Ink Pads: Balmy Blue, Blueberry Bushel, Boho Blue
  • Stamps and Dies: Snowflake image, sentiment, and dies from the Iconic Imagery Bundle
  • Stylish Shapes Dies: Smallest square for stitched diamonds
  • Adhesive: Stampin’ Dimensionals and Multipurpose Liquid Glue
  • Embellishments: Rhinestone Basic Jewels

Instructions:

Base Layer: Start with an A2 card base (5-1/2” x 8-1/2”, scored at 4-1/4”) in Thick Basic White and a 4″ x 5-1/4″ layer to create on.

Focal Elements: Die-cut three stitched diamond shapes from Basic White cardstock using the smallest square die from the Stylish Shapes Dies. Stamp snowflake designs one in Balmy Blue, one in Blueberry Bushel, and one in Boho Blue. Die cut the images and attach to the squares using Dimensionals for added depth. Arrange the diamonds in a cluster at the center of the 4″ X 5-1/4″ Basic White layer, adhering with Liquid Glue.

Sentiment: Stamp the “Celebrate the Season” sentiment in Blueberry Bushel directly onto the card front, slightly offset below the snowflake cluster to follow the sketch’s layout. Once all the stamping is done, use Dimensionals to adhere the layer tot he card base.

Finishing Touches: Add Rhinestone Basic Jewels around the snowflakes and sentiment for a touch of sparkle and elegance.

Tips for Success

  • Keep It Clean: A clean design lets the sketch shine while emphasizing the stamped details.
  • Play with Placement: Arrange your elements to create balance and harmony within the sketch framework.
  • Add Subtle Sparkle: Rhinestones are perfect for adding a festive touch without overpowering the design.

Explore More Creations

Don’t stop here! Be sure to check out the other talented creators participating in the Coast to Coast Blog Hop. Each crafter has put their own spin on this month’s sketch, and you’re bound to find endless inspiration.

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I hope this project inspires you to take on a sketch challenge and create something beautiful. Leave a comment below to share how you’re using sketches to inspire your crafting—I’d love to see your creations!

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Here is a full list of supplies needed to create this card.


Paper Snips
[103579]
$16.50

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Coast to Coast Creators Blog Hop – November 2024

It’s the 14th of the month – time for another Coast to Coast Creators Blog Hop! This month we are featuring holiday cards that have NO Red, Green, Gold or Silver.

See all the details of my cards below and then hop around to see all the amazing cards created by our team members!  Leave a comment and then come back to see us again on the 14th next month!

I used the One of A Kind and Christmas Labels Bundles. See below instructions and a full list of supplies used to create this card.

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Here is a full list of supplies needed to create this card.


Paper Snips
[103579]
$16.50
  1. Use Balmy Blue, Boho Blue and Misty Moonlight Inks to stamp snowflakes and swirls all over a 4″ X 5-1/4″ piece of Basic White. I usually start with the largest snowflakes in the lightest colours and then stamp smaller and darker to fill the gaps.
  2. Glue the stamped layer to the Night of Navy card base (5-1/2″ X 8-1/2″, scored at 4-1/4″).
  3. Die cut the Christmas Labels die in Night of Navy CS and Basic White CS.
  4. Stamp sentiment on the Basic White label using Night of Navy Ink.
  5. Use snips to cut the swirls off the sentiment label. Then glue the white sentiment onto the Night of Navy label. Adhere to the card front using Dimensionals.
  6. Embellish with Iridescent Faceted Gems.

A perk to ordering with me in the month of November is that with any order over $65cdn, I am emailing out an amazing 36 project Tutorial Bundle. Just use the host code below. As a member of my team you get free access to this Tutorial Bundle.

Looking for some more fun stamping experiences in person or online? I have an upcoming online Stampin’ Bingo or if you are local to Port Coquitlam, join me in person for Coffee and Cards or contact me to book your own card class. You can always check out my calendar of events at my website.

I will also be at one more Christmas Fair in November – join me if you can!

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Coast to Coast Creators Blog Hop – October 2024

It’s the 14th of the month – time for another Coast to Coast Creators Blog Hop! This month we are featuring cards to show gratitude. I hope all of my Canadian friends enjoyed a sunny, fantastic Thanksgiving weekend. We are actually celebrating in my house hold next weekend – so we thoroughly enjoyed the sun and time in the garden.

See all the details of my cards below and then hop around to see all the amazing cards created by our team members!  Leave a comment and then come back to see us again on the 14th next month!

I chose the Iconic Imagery Bundle. See below instructions and a full list of supplies used to create this card.

Please leave a comment below and make sure to follow my blog for lots more great inspiration!

Here is a full list of supplies needed to create this card.


  1. Take a 5-½” X 12” piece of Very Vanilla CS, score it at 4-¼”, 7-¼” & 10-¼”.
  2. On the 4-1/4” section of the card base – add two score lines, 1-1/4” and 1-3/8” then use those as a guide to add leaf embossing to the edge.
  3. Glue a 2-¾” X 5-¼” piece of Naturally Gilded DSP to the inside fold that faces front and glue a 1-½” X 5-¼” embossed piece of Very Vanilla CS to the front flap.
  4. Stamp sentiment on the Very Vanilla tag using Pretty Peacock Ink – ensure the tag hole is to the right.
  5. Run ribbon through the tag hole and across the back of the tag. Use two Dimensionals on the back of the left side of the tag to attach it to the front flap of the card. Tie the ribbon in a bow on the right side of the card. Trim ends if needed, but not too short!
  6. Use Versamark to stamp 3 leaves on the Pretty Peacock sheet, then heat emboss using Gold embossing powder. Die cut and glue to the card front (have the leaves hang slightly off the edges of the tag and the front folds.
  7. Embellish with Pretty Peacock Foiled Gems.

A perk to ordering with me in the month of September is that with any order over $65cdn, I am emailing out an amazing 40 project Tutorial Bundle. Just use the host code below. As a member of my team you get free access to this Tutorial Bundle.

Looking for some more fun stamping experiences in person or online? I have an upcoming online stamp camp (PDF for US participants still available, or if Canada you can sign up, but know your product likely will not arrive on time). If you are local to Port Coquitlam, join me in person for Coffee and Cards or contact me to book your own card class. You can always check out my calendar of events at my website.

I will also be at 2 different Christmas Fairs in November – join me if you can!

$2 entrance fee – includes a door prize ticket
2329 Fremont Connector, Port Coquitlam

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Coast to Coast Creators Blog Hop – September 2024

I have been gone for a bit – summer got busy, but it’s the 14th of the month – time for another Coast to Coast Creators Blog Hop! 

This month we are featuring bundles from the new 2024 Holiday Mini Catalogue. There are so many amazing bundles in the new mini we thought we would highlight them for you. Here are some of our favourites. See all the details of my cards below and then hop around to see all the amazing cards created by our team members!  Leave a comment and then come back to see us again on the 14th next month!

I chose the Winterly Tree Tops Bundle. See below for a full list of supplies used to create this card.

Please leave a comment below and make sure to follow my blog for lots more great inspiration!

Here is a full list of supplies needed to create this card.


Paper Snips
[103579]
$16.50

A perk to ordering with me in the month of September is that with any order over $65cdn, I am emailing out an amazing 40 project Tutorial Bundle. Just use the host code below. As a member of my team you get free access to this Tutorial Bundle.

Looking for some more fun stamping experiences in person or online? I have an upcoming online stamp camp or if you are local to Port Coquitlam, join me in person for Coffee and Cards or contact me to book your own card class. You can always check out my calendar of events at my website.

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Coast to Coast Creators Blog Hop – June 2024

It’s the 14th of the month – time for another Coast to Coast Creators Blog Hop! 

This month we are featuring Bundles from the new 2024 Annual Catalogue. There are lots of great stamp sets in the catalogue – but since Stampin’ Up! is offering an additional 10% off new bundles in the month of June – we thought you might want to see those especially. See all the details of my cards below and then hop around to see all the amazing cards created by our team members!  Leave a comment and then come back to see us again on the 14th next month!

I chose the Labeled With Love Bundle. See below for a full list of supplies used to create this card.

Please leave a comment below and make sure to follow my blog for lots more great inspiration!

Here is a full list of supplies needed to create this card. You’ll see I listed this bundle twice – that’s because you can choose to get it with either dies (on sale for 10% off) or a punch ( not on sale) to cut out the label. What’s your preference?


Paper Snips
[103579]
$16.50

A perk to ordering with me in the month of June is that with any order over $65cdn, I am emailing out an amazing 41 project Tutorial Bundle. Just use the host code below. As a member of my team you get free access to this Tutorial Bundle.

Looking for some more fun stamping experiences in person or online? If you are local to Port Coquitlam, join me in person for Coffee and Cards or contact me to book your own card class. You can always check out my calendar of events at my website.

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Live in Canada, don’t have a demonstrator? Contact me to get a catalogue or find out why right now is a great time to join my team.

You can see all the benefits of joining my team (the Ink Pad Pals) by clicking the image below.

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Coast to Coast Creators Blog Hop – May 2024

It’s the 14th of the month – time for another Coast to Coast Creators Blog Hop! 

This month we are featuring the vibrant new 2024-2026 In Colors. I know you are going to love them as much as I do! See all the details of my cards below and then hop around to see all the amazing cards created by our team members!  Leave a comment and then come back to see us again on the 14th next month!

See below for a full list of supplies used to create these cards.

Please leave a comment below and make sure to follow my blog for lots more great inspiration!

Here is a full list of supplies needed to create these cards.


A perk to ordering with me in the month of May is that with any order over $65cdn, I am emailing out an amazing 41 project Tutorial Bundle. Just use the host code below. As a member of my team you get free access to this Tutorial Bundle.

Looking for some more fun stamping experiences in person or online? If you are local to Port Coquitlam, join me in person for Coffee and Cards or contact me to book your own card class. You can always check out my calendar of events at my website.

To make sure you learn about all my upcoming events and don’t miss any sales join my newsletter or check out everything at linktr.ee/stampinwithleah.

Live in Canada, don’t have a demonstrator? Contact me to get a catalogue or find out why right now is a great time to join my team.

You can see all the benefits of joining my team (the Ink Pad Pals) by clicking the image below.

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Coast to Coast Creators Blog Hop – April 2024

It’s the 14th of the month – time for another Coast to Coast Creators Blog Hop! 

This month we are featuring items retiring items from the 2023-24 Annual Catalogue and the January – April 2024 Mini Catalogue. I am going to miss using the Zany Zoo bundle, so wanted to use it for one last blog hop. See all the details of my card below and then hop around to see all the amazing cards created by our team members!  Leave a comment and then come back to see us again on the 14th next month!

See below for a full list of supplies used to create this card. Please note that items are selling out quickly, so if you are interested in any of the retiring products you see here – act fast!

Please leave a comment below and make sure to follow my blog for lots more great inspiration!

Here is a full list of supplies needed to create these cards.


A perk to ordering with me in the month of April is that with any order over $65cdn, I am emailing out an amazing 43 project Tutorial Bundle. Just use the host code below. As a member of my team you get free access to this Tutorial Bundle.

Looking for some more fun stamping experiences in person or online? If you are local to Port Coquitlam, join me in person for Coffee and Cards or contact me to book your own card class. You can always check out my calendar of events at my website.

To make sure you learn about all my upcoming events and don’t miss any sales join my newsletter or check out everything at linktr.ee/stampinwithleah.

Live in Canada, don’t have a demonstrator? Contact me to get a catalogue or find out why right now is a great time to join my team.

You can see all the benefits of joining my team (the Ink Pad Pals) by clicking the image below.

Click here to shop my online store.
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Coast to Coast Creators Blog Hop – February 2024

Happy New Year! It’s the 14th of the month – time for another Coast to Coast Creators Blog Hop! 

This month we are featuring items from the incredible January – April 2024 Mini Catalogue. I just HAD to use the Ice Cream Swirl bundle for this card and an awesome technique called no line watercolouring (although I didn’t watercolour, so I guess mine is no line blending). See all the details of my card below and then hop around to see all the amazing cards created by our team members!  Leave a comment and then come back to see us again on the 14th next month!

See below for a full list of supplies used to create this card.

Please leave a comment below and make sure to follow my blog for lots more great inspiration!

Here is a full list of supplies needed to create these cards.


Paper Snips
[103579]
$15.00

A perk to ordering with me in the month of February is that with any order over $65cdn, I am emailing out an amazing 50 project Tutorial Bundle. Just use the host code below. As a member of my team you get free access to this Tutorial Bundle.

Looking for some more fun stamping experiences in person or online? If you are local to Port Coquitlam, join me in person for Coffee and Cards or contact me to book your own card class. You can always check out my calendar of events at my website.

To make sure you learn about all my upcoming events and don’t miss any sales join my newsletter or check out everything at linktr.ee/stampinwithleah.

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You can see all the benefits of joining my team (the Ink Pad Pals) by clicking the image below.

Right now for only $135 – you can get $165 in product of your choice PLUS this amazing Glass Mat for FREE!

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Coast to Coast Creators Blog Hop – January 2024

Happy New Year! It’s the 14th of the month – time for another Coast to Coast Creators Blog Hop! 

This month we are featuring FREE Sale-a-bration items. These are products that you can earn for FREE with a $60 or $120 CAD order from now until Feb 29th, 2024. On this card you will find the Jungle Pals stamp set (FREE with a $60 order) and the Jungle Pals dies ( FREE with a $120 order). I paired these with some fun In Colours and the Biggest Wish stamp set. See all the details of my card below and then hop around to see all the amazing cards created by our team members!  Leave a comment and then come back to see us again on the 14th next month!

See below for a full list of supplies used to create this card.

Please leave a comment below and make sure to follow my blog for lots more great inspiration!

Here is a full list of supplies needed to create these cards.


The cards below were created by Stampin’ Up designers. They are so cute!

A perk to ordering with me in the month of January is that with any order over $65cdn, I am emailing out an amazing 42 project Tutorial Bundle. Just use the host code below. As a member of my team you get free access to this Tutorial Bundle.

Looking for some more fun stamping experiences in person or online? If you are local to Port Coquitlam, join me in person for Coffee and Cards or contact me to book your own card class. You can always check out my calendar of events at my website.

To make sure you learn about all my upcoming events and don’t miss any sales join my newsletter or check out everything at linktr.ee/stampinwithleah.

Live in Canada, don’t have a demonstrator? Contact me to get a catalogue or find out why right now is a great time to join my team.

You can see all the benefits of joining my team (the Ink Pad Pals) by clicking the image below.

Right now for only $135 – you can get $165 in product of your choice PLUS this amazing Glass Mat for FREE!

Click here to shop my online store.
Click here to access & view the current catalogs.
Click here to subscribe to those fun Paper Pumpkin kits of creativity!
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Coast to Coast Creators Blog Hop – December 2023

It’s the 14th of the month – time for another Coast to Coast Creators Blog Hop! 

This month we are featuring Last Chance items. These are products that you can only order until Jan 3rd, 2024 or while supplies last. I chose to actually mix up a bunch of different products that are all retiring. On this card you will find the Joy To You stamp set, the Sending Cheer stamp set and dies, as well as the Beary Christmas DSP. These are all products that I have loved using this year. See all the details of my card below and then hop around to see all the amazing cards created by our team members!  Leave a comment and then come back to see us again on the 14th next month!

See below for a list of supplies as well as some other cards using the Sending Cheer stamp set and dies.

Please leave a comment below and make sure to follow my blog for lots more great inspiration!

Here is a full list of supplies needed to create these cards.


Paper Snips
[103579]
$15.00

The cards below were created with a similar layout, but feature the Walk In A Forest DSP. They do not have the ribbon or embossing – so they are great for a very quick card.

A perk to ordering with me in the month of December is that with any order over $65cdn, I am emailing out an amazing 37 project Tutorial Bundle. Just use the host code below. As a member of my team you get free access to this Tutorial Bundle.

Looking for some more fun stamping experiences in person or online? If you are local to Port Coquitlam, join me in person for Coffee and Cards or contact me to book your own card class. You can always check out my calendar of events at my website.

To make sure you learn about all my upcoming events and don’t miss any sales join my newsletter or check out everything at linktr.ee/stampinwithleah.

Live in Canada, don’t have a demonstrator? Contact me to get a catalogue or find out why right now is a great time to join my team.

You can see all the benefits of joining my team (the Ink Pad Pals) by clicking the image below.

Click here to shop my online store.
Click here to access & view the current catalogs.
Click here to subscribe to those fun Paper Pumpkin kits of creativity!
Click here for more information about joining my Online Monthly Technique Club. Earn even more goodies by joining a club!
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