February 2026 Stray Ducklings Blog Waddle -

 Hey there!

This month we are getting sketchy!  That is, we are using a card sketch to design our cards! I used a sketch from Stampinpretty.com.  I was attracted to the symmetry and the layering.  Here is the sketch:  

The layers were:  

                            4-1/4 x 5-1/2 - card base

                            4 x 5-14

                            3-3/4 x 5

                            2 x 5

                            3 x 3

                            2-1/2 x 2-1/2

                            2-1/2 x 1/2

Since it's almost Valentine's Day, I thought I would make a card using this sketch:

You can use any cardstock, designer paper and dies that you have on hand.  I used the fabulous Endless Love bundle which has some really nice dies and bold sentiments in it.  All my supplies are listed below.  

I put my own spin on this card by making it an easel card - I cut the card base 4-1/4 by 11 and scored it at 5-1/2 and 2-3/4.  I just adhered the front panel to the bottom of the card.  Don't forget to put a stopper on the inside though!

I may or may not have gotten carried away on the inside of the card, but hey, it's Valentines Day.  You have to go all out!

I hope you enjoyed my card today.  Be sure to visit my other fellow ducklings for their sketchy inspirations!

Blessings,  Sheryl

Product List

Endless Love Bundle (English) [167062] $47.50	Endless Love Photopolymer Stamp Set (English) [167055] $20.00	Endless Love Dies [167061] $33.00	Made With Love 12" X 12" (30.5 X 30.5 Cm) Designer Series Paper [167054] $12.50	Basic White 8 1/2" X 11" Cardstock [166780] $14.00
Basic Black 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock [121045] $14.00	Real Red 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock [102482] $14.00	Real Red Classic Stampin' Pad [147084] $9.00	Tuxedo Black Memento Ink Pad [132708] $8.00	Bee Builder Punch [162553] $26.00
Hearts Of Love 3 D Embossing Folder [167071] $11.00	Beautiful Pattern 3 D Embossing Folder [167097] $10.50	Mini Stampin' Dimensionals [144108] $4.25

New Catalog Product - January 2026 Stray Duckling Blog Waddle

 Hi all,

Stampin'up just released their new Spring mini catalog and it's got some great stuff in it.  I decided to go with Valentine Day, since that is right around the corner.  Here is my fancy fold card:

I used the new Endless Love Stamp set and dies.  Along with that, I used the Made with Love 12 x 12 Designer series paper.  Card stock was Basic white, Real Red, and Flirty Flamingo.  I also embossed the one heart with the Beautiful Pattern 3-D embossing folder, which is a on-line exclusive.  

The card bows out in a diamond shape to not only show off all the pretty DSP, but also to stand for display.  It's called a Diamond Pop-Out card. I CASE'd this card design from Susan Campfield.  Here is the link to her video on YouTube where she shows you how to make this card.  Click Here

I hope you enjoyed today's card.  Please continue on to the next blog for some more January card inspirations!

Blessings, Sheryl

Product List

Endless Love Bundle (English) [167062] $47.50	Endless Love Photopolymer Stamp Set (English) [167055] $20.00	Endless Love Dies [167061] $33.00	Made With Love 12" X 12" (30.5 X 30.5 Cm) Designer Series Paper [167054] $12.50	Real Red 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock [102482] $14.00
Real Red Classic Stampin' Pad [147084] $9.00	Flirty Flamingo 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock [141416] $14.00	Flirty Flamingo Classic Stampin' Pad [147052] $9.00	Basic White 8 1/2" X 11" Cardstock [159276] $13.00	Beautiful Pattern 3 D Embossing Folder [167097] $10.50