From the Archives: The Daisy Sketch

This is a repost from my old Typepad blog. Please check the end for an updated version from 2025.

From: NOVEMBER 20, 2023

The Daisy Sketch

One of my favorite sketches to use over the past few months is one I refer to as the “Daisy Sketch”. I originally started using this in 2019 with the Daisy Lane Stamp Set along with a large and medium sized daisy punch. 

This is my initial “perfected” version, after playing with a few different colors, etc.

It basically has:

• a left border that is 1/2″ to 1″ or so wide with the remainder covered by DSP or a dry embossed piece.
• an approximately 1 3/4″ wide greeting panel on the lower 1/3 or so of the card. 
• 2 objects (daisies) on the left of the message and one on the lower right, extending off the card.
• embellish with leaves etc as desired or indicated by the occasion.

It was easy to adapt for a specific occasion request, for example these cards which were created n honor of November employment anniversaries for a couple of treasured church staff:

I shared this one earlier this fall (2023) with altered colors and objects but the same basic arrangement.

Last month, I brought it out again for when I hosted a color challenge:

This is one that I did on a Facebook Live video earlier this month. After the video I decided to add a tiny bit of Balmy Blue Blends brushed just outside the yellow centers, along with a few more leaves…

Here is the video.

from my ink pad with Chris Smith

A Favorite Card Sketch with Stampin’ Up!’s Cheerful Daisies.

2025 Update

Many of these products have retired since I first posted this almost two years ago but I think the sketch still works for many themes and seasons. Plus, I think they were really great products and would be so happy if you have them and pull them off your shelf for a little love! (And, I’m trying to learn how to bring forward some of my favorite old posts from my now discontinued Typepad blog.)

Here is a much more recent card I made with some of the Beautiful Gallery Suite products from Stampin’ Up!’s current catalog.

I used the Damask Designs embossing folder to add texture to the Beautiful Gallery DSP. By lightly sanding the raised areas I revealed the white core of the paper for a little extra contrast. I love the painterly look of this paper so much I feel like I’ve been hoarding it for months.

Here’s another I did – different sketch – with just the Beautiful Gallery papers, with a little help from Peaceful Days stamp set for the greeting.

Such a simple card, I almost forgot to pack it when we went away for our anniversary…

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