I get a lot of questions on how I make my cards and if I sketch them first. The answer is yes. Most of the time I have a sketched idea on the card I am making. So all I have to do is pick the ink colors and the patterned papers that match.

Actually, I have a sketchbook on my bag all the time, wherever I go. I draw cards everywhere, at work, at the car, at bed. I bought a Moleskine Pocket Storybook. Every page has frames and they are ideal for designing cards.
Nothing fancy … but of course I had to add some glitter on the outside… LOL.

… and here are the sketches for the “back to school” series, just to take a look on the inside 🙂

I may keep the general idea (the one with the fishes) when making the card and change it completely or just go along with the draw.

You can make a cheaper version of this if you follow the instructions of the talented Kristina Werner here, she even provides a template for you to download and print!

5 Comments

  1. HI, Vicky
    I like that you got a natural talent.
    I really admire your work and how to combine them.
    I tell you that I find very hard but I’ll consider the idea of bringing a notebook to have if I put a little more neurons running and I get something.
    Hugs, Isabel
    argentina

  2. Got side tracked when I read this post yesterday and forgot to comment. I think this is a neat idea, and thanks for the link. I had no idea they had books premade like this. I agree you never know when inspiration will strike you!

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