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I love living just blocks from the beautiful shores of Lake Michigan, in WI. I am a wife to Greg(for 49 yrs in 2021), mother to Heather and Amber (love my girls), Gamma to LJ, daughter to Marion (deceased in 2012 at 88 y/o, lived a life glorifying the Lord), sister to Paul and Samantha, aunt to Paula, Shelley (and fam) and Jeremy (and fam), Tuffy, the parakeet (2021) and most of all...a child of God, saved by grace through Christ Jesus. Life is a gift! Eternal life, a BLESSING!!!

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Mark's Finest Papers Sketch With A Twist design team:




Please join Vickie Yeakley every Tuesday at 8:00 am for our Sketch With a Twist Challenge.
Vickie will create a sketch for you to follow every week and as an added twist she will add a theme to the sketch for you to add to your card.


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Nov. 25th **SKETCH WITH A TWIST ** Challenge 120 - winter theme.
Here's my sample for Mark's Finest Papers design team.




This card actually looks so pretty in "person".  I stamped the snowflakes using Versamark pad and heat embossed using a white glitter embossing powder. The snowflakes, on the shimmer cardstock, are striking.  I colored my little snowguy using Copic markers, adding button brads that I colored with my Silver leafing pen.  A touch of Liquid Applique for the mitten cuffs for a "furry" appearance.  Naturally I needed to use a sparkle glitter pen to outline my snowbuddy!  All snow sparkles, right???

I used MFP stamp sets "Brrrr" and "Snowflakes".




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Nov. 11th **SKETCH WITH A TWIST ** Challenge 119 - Thinking of you card.
Here's my sample for Mark's Finest Papers design team.





This is a simple card using lots of layers for plenty of dimension.  Nothing too spectacular but it has a pleasant look.  The twine added a nice, somewhat, rustic finish.  

I used MFP stamp sets "Pussy Willows" and "Peaceful Nuthatch".






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Oct. 28th **SKETCH WITH A TWIST ** Challenge 118 - Autumn theme
Here's my sample for Mark's Finest Papers design team.





Obviously I have used embossing folders to give dimension to the sketch.  Copics were used to color the leaf.  I felt twine was needed and I added a leaf charm to complete the card.

I used MFP stamp set "Thankful".



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Oct. 14th **SKETCH WITH A TWIST ** Challenge 117 - Use Owls.
Here's my sample for Mark's Finest Papers design team.


I used a colored core brown cardstock and embossed a wood grain, then I took a sanding block and buffed the raised edges for dimension. The owl was stamped in black and colored with Copic markers, stamping and extra set of his claws. I glued two googly eyes to complete the owl. Next I stamped the sentiment on a small panel, gold leafing the edge. I added mounting tape to the back and glued the extra claws on it to give the appearance that the owl is holding it. I added a ribbon and brad to finish the card.

I used MFP stamp set "Owls".



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Sept. 16th **SKETCH WITH A TWIST ** Challenge 115 - Use yellow & gray.
Here's my sample for Mark's Finest Papers design team.


I stamped the cute little crows and the scarecrow with Memento Tuxedo Black and colored them with Copic markers. I cut out the scarecrow and used mounting tape to pop him out for dimension. I, then, added the tag, with yellow and gray waxy flax.
I used MFP stamp set "Scarecrow".



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Sept. 2nd **SKETCH WITH A TWIST ** Challenge 114 - Back To School Theme
Here's my sample for Mark's Finest Papers design team.


I stamped the "chalk board" sentiment in VersaMark and white embossed it.

I used MFP stamp set "Camellia".



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August 26th **SKETCH WITH A TWIST ** Challenge 113 - Use stitching, faux or real.
Here's my sample for Mark's Finest Papers design team.


Rose was colored using Copic markers! Stitching was a rub on...I don't sew! lol

I used MFP stamp set "Roses".



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August 19th **SKETCH WITH A TWIST ** Challenge 112 - Use a button/buttons.
Here's my sample for Mark's Finest Papers design team.


I used MFP stamp set "Gear Up".



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August 12th **SKETCH WITH A TWIST ** Challenge 111 - Make a card that has a tree or trees on it.
Here's my sample for Mark's Finest Papers design team.


I stamped the lighthouse image with Memento Tuxedo Black and colored it with Copic markers. I cut out the stamped trees and layered them on the stamped image for dimension.
I used MFP stamp sets "Lighthouses" and "Scenic Selections" for the trees..



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August 5th **SKETCH WITH A TWIST ** Challenge 110 - Use Polka Dots.
Here's my sample for Mark's Finest Papers design team.


I stamped the sentiment with Memento Tuxedo Black. I used a dot embossing folder for some dimension and some dot/circle designer paper to finish the sketch.

I used MFP stamp set "Bearded Iris" for the birthday sentiment.



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July 22nd **SKETCH WITH A TWIST ** Challenge 108 - Use chipboard
Here's my sample for Mark's Finest Papers design team.


I stamped the images with A*muse ink and colored the die cut chipboard stars using Copic markers. A few gem stones were added for some needed bling!

I used MFP stamp set "Oriental Joy".



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July 15th **SKETCH WITH A TWIST ** Challenge 107 - Christmas
Here's my sample for Mark's Finest Papers design team.


I colored the images with Copic markers and added red pearls and a gold star brad to enhance the Christmas tree. A little glossy heart sticker was just the right touch to make the snowman's heart "pop".

I used MFP stamp set "Please Snow" and the sentiment from a brand new set coming out in August.



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July 8th **SKETCH WITH A TWIST ** Challenge 106 - For a friend
Here's my sample for Mark's Finest Papers design team.


I colored the image with Copic markers and added gems around the flower centers.

I used MFP stamp set "Coneflowers".



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July 1st **SKETCH WITH A TWIST ** Challenge 105 - Baby Card
Here's my sample for Mark's Finest Papers design team.


The sentiment was stamped in Memento Bamboo Leaves ink.

I used MFP stamp sets "Bundle of Joy".


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June 24th **SKETCH WITH A TWIST ** Challenge 104 - Yellow
Here's my sample for Mark's Finest Papers design team.


The images were stamped in Memento Tuxedo Black and colored with Copic markers.

I used MFP stamp sets "Great Flowers".


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June 17th **SKETCH WITH A TWIST ** Challenge 103 - Travel
Here's my sample for Mark's Finest Papers design team.


The images were stamped in Memento Tuxedo Black and colored with Copic markers.

I used MFP stamp sets "Island Life".



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June 10th **SKETCH WITH A TWIST ** Challenge 102 - Card for a child
Here's my sample for Mark's Finest Papers design team.


The images were stamped using Momento Tuxedo Black and the parrot was colored using Copic markers.

I used MFP stamp sets "Buried Treasure".



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June 3rd **SKETCH WITH A TWIST ** Challenge 101 - Anniversary
Here's my sample for Mark's Finest Papers design team.


The image was colored using Copic markers and Glitter pens and Crystal Lacquer was added to the butterfly to make it "pop". I scored the solid background and used an embossing folder for the white piece behind the cut out image.

I used MFP stamp sets "Oriental Joy" and sentiment came from "Winter Crocus".



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May 27th **SKETCH WITH A TWIST ** Challenge 100 - Thinking of you

Here's my sample for Mark's Finest Papers design team.


I used, one of my favorite things, Gold Leafing pen around edges. The pear image was stamped using Memento Inks, then flowers were colored using Copic markers and then I used a VERY fine tips black pen and traced around the flowers and leaves in the pear. I made the flower boarder and colored with Copics as well. Finally, before all of that, I used an embossing folder for the dotted background.

I used MFP stamp sets "Pretty Pear" and sentiment came from "Friends".


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May 20th **SKETCH WITH A TWIST ** Challenge 99 - Paper Piecing

Here's my sample for Mark's Finest Papers design team.


I paper pieced the leaves and lemons and used Copic markers to color the stems. I added little paper flowers, with a white brad in the center and attached them using a glue dot.

I used MFP stamp sets "Pucker Up".


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May 13th **SKETCH WITH A TWIST ** Challenge 98 - Masculine Card

Here's my sample for Mark's Finest Papers design team.



The Gold Leafing pen added a bit of pop around the edges of my images and everything was stamped with Memento Inks.
I used MFP stamp sets "Marsh Silhouettes", "Plywood" and "Scenic Selections".



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May 6th **SKETCH WITH A TWIST ** Challenge 97 - Create a card for a special woman in your life.

Here's my sample for Mark's Finest Papers design team.


I used MFP stamp sets "Winter Crocus" and "Dogwood Blossoms".



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April 29nd **SKETCH WITH A TWIST ** Challenge 96 - Make it a flower

Here's my sample for Mark's Finest Papers design team.


I used MFP stamp set "Camellia".



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April 22nd **SKETCH WITH A TWIST ** Challenge 95 - Something you find in a garden.

Here's my sample for Mark's Finest Papers design team.


The card is embellished using Flower Soft to enhance the pussy willows.


I used MFP stamp set "Pussy Willows."



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April 15th **SKETCH WITH A TWIST ** Challenge 94 - Easter/Spring

Here's my sample for Mark's Finest Papers design team.



I used MFP stamp set "Blessings"


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April 8th **SKETCH WITH A TWIST ** Challenge 93

Here's my sample for Mark's Finest Papers design team.


I first stamped the sentiment and then used an embossing folder for the lower portion of my card. After, I used a cutout mask, and a circle punch mask for the "sun" and daubered in inks. I removed the circle mask and used the cutout circle as a mask and daubered yellow ink for my "sun". I removed the cutout masks and stamped my images in black for the finished product.

I used MFP's "A Trip To Lancaster" stamp set! Love this set!


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APRIL 1st **SKETCH WITH A TWIST **CHALLENGE 92

Here's my first card as a Mark's Finest Papers designer.



I used the NEW stamp set, Camillia, for the "Over The Edge" part of the challenge. Flower is colored with Copic markers and embellished with a couple of matching rhinestones.


Go check out all the amazing sets available at Mark's Finest Papers!

11 comments:

  1. Your over the edge card is gorgeous! Love the way you colored the Camellia.

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  2. I love the set of stamps you used to make your card. It's perfect for this challenge. Your coloring is beautiful.

    Emily T.

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  3. Pam, your Lancaster CAS card is beautiful! So serene!

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  4. Pam, your Easter card is adorable! Love the background you used.

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  5. Your garden card is beautiful; love the stamp set; it's going on my wish list!

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  6. Pam, your blue and black floral card is gorgeous!

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  7. Pam, your Winter Crocus card is beautiful! Love the bright colors you used!

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