by Rita Montoya | Apr 25, 2026 | Card Sketches, Sketch Saturday
Welcome to this week’s Saturday Sketch, where we take a simple layout and explore all the creative possibilities it can spark. Sketches are one of my favorite tools for getting started — they offer structure, but still leave plenty of room for personal style and...
by Rita Montoya | Apr 20, 2026 | Card Sketches
This week I worked with OWH Sketch #219 and paired it with the beautiful Pleasant Patterns Specialty Designer Series Paper. The soft spring designs and metallic foil accents made it a perfect choice for creating an elegant Mother’s Day card. Card Design...
by Rita Montoya | Mar 21, 2026 | Card Sketches
Today’s Sketch Saturday features Mojo Sketch 520, a wonderfully balanced layout with room for layers, texture, and a standout sentiment. I reached for the Lovely Blossoms DSP because its soft florals and neutral tones work beautifully with the angled panel in this...
by Rita Montoya | Mar 7, 2026 | Card Sketches
Today’s Sketch Saturday features OWH Sketch #220, a wonderfully versatile layout that works beautifully with the playful elements in the Happy Happenings Kit. What I Had Fun Doing I paired the sketch with soft stripes from the Lovely Blossoms DSP, cheerful...
by Rita Montoya | Feb 28, 2026 | Card Sketches
This week’s sketch challenge brought me back to a classic layout from Operation Write Home — Sketch #157. I love how this design balances structure with creative freedom, and it was the perfect match for the soft, layered look I wanted to create using the Lovely...
by Rita Montoya | Feb 21, 2026 | Card Sketches
Welcome to another Sketch Saturday! This week, I found inspiration in Sketch #85 from stampinpretty.com—a versatile layout featuring six postage-style squares and a central sentiment. It’s the perfect starting point for creative play and a great way to use up ephemera...