July 30- Christmas in July
Posted on | July 30, 2010 | 7 Comments
Well, this has been a fantastic month! We have really enjoyed sharing Christmas in July with all of you! I hope you have all enjoyed it as much as we have! I can’t believe it’s here already, but tomorrow is July 31st so tomorrow’s post will be the last official Christmas in July post! Well, partly Christmas in July and the rest will be our normal Sketch-It Saturday. 
Today’s post contains a very versatile, quick and easy card sketch and samples that feature something that many people are quite aware of for a good portion of the year- football! If you’re not a football fan yourself, I’m sure you know one. And if you know one, I’m sure you know how passionate it can get! For many, summer brings training and marks the beginning of a season filled to the brim with practices, workouts, games and all the other trappings of this popular sport that so consumes its fans’ time. So why not bring that passion into our card making! Enjoy!
50-Yard-Line Card
by SarahKaye
Supply list (assemble your team):
*Card base- my template example is green and standard size 4-1/4″h x 5-1/2″w
*strip of cardstock- 2-1/4″h x 5-1/2″w, mine is pink
*strip of cardstock- 1-3/4″h x 5-1/2″w- mine is a preprinted sticker but you can use a strip you have either printed with a greeting or quote from your printer or rubber stamped.
*craft thread, embroidery floss, or fibers in coordinating color- mine’s blue craft thread
*adhesive
Instructions (play by play):
This is a super easy, extremely versatile card. There are so many variations that it would be impossible to make a sample for each of them! It is only limited by your own supplies and creativity!
I used scraps and one-of-a-kind things from my stash for each sample.
Below is the basic sketch that each design will be based on. The main focus of the card will be the strip down the middle of the card (at the 50 yard line).
Sample 1- For Sample 1, the 50 yard line strip, in this case a preprinted, self-adhesive quote block, extends all the way from one side of the playing field to the other. See? We’re seeing how versatile it is already! I used a green card base, pink cardstock and blue craft thread, all from my stash.
Sample 2- For Sample 2 I went off sides and decided to use patterned paper for the mat and a strip printed with “thanks” from my printer. You could also print a quote, or stamp a phrase or greeting on the center strip. I also altered the play by using waxy flax on one side and patterned brads on the other side.
Sample 3- For Sample 3 I used a border sticker mounted on cardstock and patterned paper. I punched two holes in the defense, pulled the craft thread through and knotted it.
Sample 4- For Sample 4 I rounded the corners of the mat and patterned strip, and used heart shaped brads tied with Astroturf colored fibers to one tight end.
Sample 5- In Sample 5 I used ribbon instead of craft thread, used a small piece with the “thanks” printed from my printer, and tore the right edge to give it extra texture and visual interest. (I was going to make a reference to the diamonds but that’s the wrong sport. LOL)
Sample 6- In Sample 6 I took it even a step further and went for the unbalanced line by tearing the solid gray mat way far back, rounding the edge of the ruler-patterned paper, and using a tag for the center strip, tying the ribbon through the hole in the tag.
Sample 7- In this sample I added a third, wider, patterned mat, used patterned brads in place of the fibers on each side, and huddled letter stickers off sides for my sentiment.
Sample 8- In Sample 8 I used a cut out stamped image for this one. A fake pump you might say. LOL I also added a scrap of vellum with a metal embellishment decorating the folded corner of the playing field.
Sample 9- For Sample 9 I used a cardstock border strip, attached a metal flower with a pink brad and went out of bounds with a monogram in the corner.
Sample 10- For Sample 10 I went for the three point stance on this one with a line of flowers with jeweled centers on pop dots, highlighting the center flower with a bright pink geometric mat.
Sample 11- You want even more yardage? Cut the strips short of the edge, this time a double matted printed sticker, accent it with brads and staple some ribbons on the edge.
Sample 12- For the final play, I attached a wire word, punched holes across the top and threaded ribbon through.
More options (additional plays):
*fold over the right edge, overlapping the center strip and secure with brads
*roll a torn edge
*tie down a folded over edge with ribbon or fibers
*cut it short on one side and round the edges off
*stitch the sides instead of wrapping with fibers or thread
*wrap with wire
*attach to the card with thread through eyelets
There are so many variations that I can’t even begin to list them all! Have fun and I’m counting on you all to make some and post them for us before the final whistle blows!
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July 30th, 2010 @ 11:14 am
Looks like it would be pretty simple to do however, it also lends itself to great versatility as seen by your samples. Hopefully, I will get to play along tomorrow.
July 30th, 2010 @ 12:27 pm
I think Sample 10 is my favorite! Love the background on the one flower!
July 30th, 2010 @ 12:28 pm
Great sketch and samples – No 6 is my favourite, perfect for my stitching friends!
July 30th, 2010 @ 2:52 pm
I love #11. So many ways to use the sketch!!
July 30th, 2010 @ 5:15 pm
I don’t know if the comment went thru. But I like the wire thanks and the music notes with fiber.
July 30th, 2010 @ 5:55 pm
I like the wire word on #12 but they are all creative… What a great idea!
July 30th, 2010 @ 7:37 pm
Thanks, funny… I thought I posted a comment earlier, I liked #11. Have made a card with a loose take on the sketch.