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Hi all! It's March, which means PageMaps.com has a whole new array of fun-filled sketches to inspire you in your own crafting spaces! I got a chance to show off one idea over on the PageMaps site and so..... thought I'd share it all with YOU!

Ok.. here's the sketch!

 

And..... here's my creation!

 

This card is pretty simple if you see how I followed the sketch, pretty much to a T! I used Becky Fleck's brand new April Showers stamp that she created exclusively for Penny Black. After stamping on different decorative papers (a mix of Teresa Collins and Jillibean Soup), I cut out my image and had fun paper piecing as I went! The sentiment was stamped on a Spellbinders  Labels Six (love how this shape looks like a little cloud!) I embossed and sanded the image as well, revealing the papers white core. 

And,when I was done layering -- I cut my image out, along with the clouds, and popped it all up with some dimensionals. Add a little glitz with glitter and a little color with a white gel pen and... ta da!

 

If you want to see ALL the CardMaps for March, just click HERE! And, if you need even more inspiration, there's a brand new publication called Cardmaps 3 by Scrapbook & Cards Today! (Yep, I'm in that too on with three cards! :-) )

This beautiful special issue is brimming with inspiration, techniques and creative ideas for your next cardmaking adventure. It features over 70 gorgeous cards from some of today’s top designers, more than 40 card sketches, step-by-step instructions for every card, and eight photo technique how-to’s! Just click HERE to find out how you can order!   

Thank you so much for stopping by! I'll be back to share a little bit more of my creativity.... SOON!

~Julie