{"id":2841,"date":"2026-08-01T13:13:09","date_gmt":"2026-08-01T20:13:09","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/thepapermotif.com\/?p=2841"},"modified":"2026-08-01T15:18:00","modified_gmt":"2026-08-01T22:18:00","slug":"saturday-sketch-004-hello-fall-hello-august","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/thepapermotif.com\/index.php\/2026\/08\/01\/saturday-sketch-004-hello-fall-hello-august\/","title":{"rendered":"\u00a0Saturday Sketch #004 \u2014 Hello Fall, Hello August\u00a0"},"content":{"rendered":"

Welcome August with Saturday Sketch #004<\/h2>\n

August has arrived, and with it comes a new season of inspiration for me! For this week’s Saturday Sketch, I wanted to do more than just share a layout- I wanted to set the tone for the month ahead. Fall begins next month so August seems like a perfect time to begin exploring the textures, colors, and themes that will carry us into the season.<\/p>\n

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*I did edit the measurements for myself to make my A2 size card.<\/p>\n

A Sneak Peak: Sunflowers Fields DSP<\/strong><\/h2>\n

You’ll notice that my sunflower card doesn’t follow the card sketch exactly- and that is intentional. Sketches are meant to be a starting point, not a rigid rulebook. By using the upcoming Sunflower Fields DSP<\/strong> (available in September), I’m giving you\u00a0 a little nudge of what’s to come. This paper is rich with warm tones and beautiful imagery, perfect for fall projects.<\/p>\n

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Stash-Friendly Inspiration<\/strong><\/h2>\n

I could not resist pairing the sketch with stash-friendly favorites-pumpkins and DSP that many of us already have in our collections. This balalnce between new and familiar is at the heart of my teaching philosphy: use what you have, and let new products spark fresh ideas.<\/p>\n

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Why Break the Rules?<\/strong><\/h3>\n
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The sunflower card doesn’t follow the sketch exactly, and that’s the lesson I want\u00a0 to highlight today. Sketches are guides, not mandates. They give us permission to adapt, to play, and to make each project our own. Whether you’re working with brand-new DSP or treasures from your stash, the sketch is here to inspire, not constrain.<\/div>\n
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This month I\u2019ll be sharing sunflowers, leaves, and pumpkins and a sprinkle of not so spooky fun \u2014 a mix of new techniques ideas to inspire your fall crafting. \"\ud83c\udf41\"<\/span>\"\ud83c\udf83\"<\/span>\"\ud83c\udf3b\"<\/span><\/div>\n
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What’s Coming in August<\/strong><\/h3>\n

Throughout August, I’ll be sharing:<\/p>\n

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  • Techniques- stencils and ink blending, two-step stamping and more<\/li>\n
  • Embossing- How you can always heat emboss with the same color.<\/li>\n
  • Fun folds, seasonal cards and scrapbook layouts.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
    \"\u2728\"<\/span> Try this sketch today with your stash, and share your version in the comments!<\/div>\n
    \"\u2728\"<\/span> Follow along all month for more fall\u2011inspired ideas.#SketchWithrpm<\/div>\n
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