Stampin' Up! Sketches provide inspiration for many layouts.

 I love how we can use the card sketches in the annual catalog (page 22) to jump start our creativity. If you don't have a copy, you can download a pdf version from my side bar.

This card is taken directly from the products on page 22 and the layout on the bottom right. I would never have combined these colors, but I love how they worked together. And the layout became the start of 3 more great cards. See what I mean with these cards:

Using the same layout, I stepped it up a bit. I heat embossed the greeting, added some glimmer papers and some fun flowers with gem centers. 

With this one, I left out the white panel, added flowers from Translucent florals (with lots of Wink of Stella) and a stamped greeting in the bottom corner.

This one includes the dies and paper from the Thoughtful Wishes

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If you get stumped for ideas, be sure to turn to the catalog for inspiration. Try the layouts on page 22 for starters. Then try CASEing a card that you like. Don't worry about using the same products. Just use what you have in your craft cupboard and improvise. Note how I colored the White Twine with Flirty Flamingo Stampin Blends to make it go with my card. 

I look through the catalog to see how to use my Designer Series Paper in a new way. Besides this fun layout, I have noticed die cuts being cut from the patterned paper. They look stunning. I also look for new ways to use my ribbon. What to do besides a bow. I am working to use nests of twine and ribbon or loops instead of bows or maybe just wrapped ribbon. 

What ideas can you come up with?

I would love to get your comments and pictures of the results of your Creative Inspiration. You can share pictures on my facebook page. 

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