Make-n-Take Sheetload Shortcuts

Today is my final post as Guest Artist for Sheetload Shortcuts. This time Alicia asked me to do a make-n-take. I decided to let you see how I interpret working along a sketch. I used the CardPatterns sketch #23, which was from a couple of weeks ago, but Shortcuts was its sponsor, and I did make the card before we left on holiday.

I hope you enjoy the process.

Step 1: I started with of course a clear card from Shortcuts and a piece of cardstock. I punched the border at the bottom.

Step 2: I adhered the cardstock to the back of the clear card using glue dots.

Step 3: I adhered a small strip of paper (3/4") to the lower part of the front. And trimmed it on both sides.

Step 4: I adhered a second strip of paper (2") above the other strip slightly overlapping.

Step 5: I trimmed the edges again. I always like to overlap on both sides before trimming, so I know that it's straight and cut along the edge of the card.

Step 6: Before I adhere the label I first stamp the sentiment on it, to make sure it stamps right on a flat surface.

Step 7: To give the label some depth I use my favourite dimensionals from Stamin'Up.

Step 8: I adhered the label.

Step 9: Realisinig the card looks quite bare I decide to remove the label gently and add two swirl stamps. I stamped them at the same time.

Step 10: I put the label back in place.

Step 11: As on the sketch I add two flowers and some rhinestones.

And this is the result.

Supplies: Sheetload Shortcuts clear card| Bazzill Basics Cardstock | Martha Stewart border punch | Basic Grey patterned paper + die-cut | Prima flowers | Me and My Big Ideas rhinestones | Papertrey Ink clear stamps | Staz'On ink Jet Black

Sometimes it's very easy to play along with sketches, but they don't always speak to me. This one was a breeze. I hope this has given you some inspiration.

Thank you Alicia for letting me be your Guest Artist during the past month. Have a great weekend.