Susan R. Opel
I can’t remember the last time I was so inspired! Last Tuesday I cruised around the Go-to Gals & Friends Blog Hop like many of you, and what a spectacular hop it was! Seeing so many different styles and takes on each sketch was like unwrapping gift after gift at an extravagant birthday party.
That night I opened Go-to Sketches and marked over 20 sketches that I can’t wait to use. The funny thing is that I’ve worked on this issue since its inception last September, but seeing your reactions has been so exciting. I’ve created an album on Facebook where I’ll share my Go-to Sketches Quest.
And you know what? I really needed this push. I’m afraid I’ve become more of a supply collector, organizer and purger than an actual paper crafter. It’s been a long time since I set up a challenge for myself (honestly, I haven’t had a good goal for myself since I tried out for Creating Keepsakes magazine’s Hall of Fame and Scrapbooker of the Year contests). There’s a bit of a misconception that we are creating cards in the office every day. And the answer to that is: not so. There’s much to do in our corporate office environment.
Here’s a card I created for my Go-to Sketches Quest.
It’s based on Go-to Gal Teri Anderson’s sketch on pg. 16.
While I know that this special issue with 66 sketches will keep me busy for a while, you can be assured that the ideas will never run out. Go-to Sketches is actually based on a regular column in the magazine. Each issue offers two new sketches and ten examples of the sketches in use (eight in the magazine and 2 online). As a matter of fact, here is one of the sketches in the May/June 2010 issue that is officially on sale today!
I love this sketch (designed by Go-to Gal Jessica Witty), especially for the balanced design. By using the rule of thirds, the sentiment ends up in the “sweet” spot in the bottom right third of the card front.
And as you learned last week in this post over at the Moxie Fab World blog, sketches can be turned every which way! I love how designer Sarah Martina Parker rotated the sketch 90 degrees to the left, not to mention her gorgeous color combination and heart-stopping houndstooth butterfly!
Take any sketch and make it your own!
How would you like one last chance to win a copy of Go-to Sketches so that you can join me in my Go-to Sketch Quest? Leave a comment telling me about any of your paper crafting goals, and one person will win this sought-after issue! All comments must be received by at midnight (MDT) on Wednesday, April 14.
*Shhhhhhh!!! Don’t tell anyone, but I think I might sneak out of the office early to create!*
Susan
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April 13, 2010 at 4:49 am
SouthernScraps
I too have a goal of using more of my supplies rather than collecting them. And while I make plenty of cards now, I really need to get back to scrapbooking and get some photos in albums.
April 13, 2010 at 4:53 am
Karen from Ontario
One of my paper crafting goals is to get my hands on more copic markers and to work on my colouring skills…..
April 13, 2010 at 4:53 am
Elise C.
My goal is to find more time to make cards! I get so busy with work and life that I can never find time. And I need my paper craft time!!
April 13, 2010 at 5:02 am
Nina
Awesome cards, and inspiring sketch!
My goal is just to enjoy paper crafting, it should be about just having fun and relaxing! No stress, and no performance anxiety.
<3
//Nina
April 13, 2010 at 5:20 am
Chandra T.
I have a paper obsession, so my goal is to use up some of my current stash before I allow myself to buy any more paper. I put myself on a paper freeze and it’s been hard! Sooooo many cute paper lines coming out. But, I’ve found making cards is a great way to use up some of those scraps and then I donate the cards to Operation Write Home.
April 13, 2010 at 5:26 am
Joyce Casaldi
I’m not sure I really have a goal other than to have fun, but I may start a mini book to journal our Geocaching adventures.
April 13, 2010 at 5:50 am
shannon
I too have noticed that I have become a supply collector recently. I have not scrapped much lately and I’ve never made cards but I am currently practicing. My goal is to find some kind of creative time every day for a month….excluding blog hopping!
I have truly missed my creative time and it’s been hard to find it with a newborn and a 3 yr. old!
April 13, 2010 at 5:52 am
pam bray
My goal for the next couple of weeks is to finish a crock pot recipe book that I started for my daughter, I used the Melody Ross Chip Art book. It is fabulous chipboard books and accessories.
April 13, 2010 at 5:56 am
Jaclyn Miller
I am in love with the idea of sketches. There are many times I sit and stare at the wall waiting for the lightbulb to come on. With a sketch, it takes that staring time out of the equation. I love your cards!
April 13, 2010 at 6:01 am
Jenny McGee
My goal is to try and enter more challenges for cards and scrapbook pages. Thanks for one last chance to win this great issue.
April 13, 2010 at 6:04 am
Pat
To be a user and not a hoarder. I am trying hard to use what I have instead of buying more supplies that sit unused.
April 13, 2010 at 6:21 am
Leah the Orange
my one and only paper crafting goal in 2010 is to get myself PUBLISHED!
i’d love to see one of my creations featured on the pages of a reputable, known magazine (like PaperCrafts!). so i’m keeping those envelopes handy!
thanks for another wonderful bit of inspiration! i am loving the sketches!
April 13, 2010 at 6:26 am
Kelly
My main goal this year is to use up scraps for cards after I complete a layout. I am doing a life album for my niece’s graduation gift next year and I have more paper than I have ever had. Nice big pieces of coordinating paper dying to be used! I find it is easiest to make cards right away and toss the extras (trash or giveaway) vs. store it some where to make a card later.
April 13, 2010 at 6:26 am
reah feiertag
my first goal is to recover from shoulder surgery, which makes it impossible to create. except for the ideas folder i just keep adding to. that would be mt goal…the ideas folder, i would like to create at least one card from each of the ideas i have already in the folder.
April 13, 2010 at 6:28 am
Jessica B.
Love these cards! The sketches are so awesome and make it so easy to create great cards, quickly!! My papercrafting goal is to get published. I have only submitted a few projects so far, but I want to keep trying and not give up.
April 13, 2010 at 6:41 am
Carol (ScrapMomOf2)
A long time ago, I made a goal NOT to buy any cards in stores anymore! I’m happy to say that I’ve been successful in that goal for many, many years! That is a good feeling!
I love the card that you made!! Striking color combination!!
Sneak out early!! Your secret is safe with me!!
April 13, 2010 at 6:57 am
Carin
The butterfly card is great! My papercrafting goal right now is to get things ready for a mother & daughter activity for making cards.
April 13, 2010 at 7:17 am
Mary Ashby
Generally speaking, I have a few crafting goals this year… To keep up with a Project 12 scrapbooking project for 2010 (and then to continue to make progress on older stories I want to tell). I also want to continue submitting cards for publication — and hope to have some success!
April 13, 2010 at 7:18 am
Agata
Beautiful cards! I love sketches so much! And yours are quite inspiring and really well done! My paper goal is to be up to date with my scrapbook album, I hate to have layouts that should be done but are not!!!
April 13, 2010 at 7:19 am
Gabriela
Love these cards; great sketch too!
My papercrafting goal is to be on a design team. It would be such an awesome opportunity. That and to get more people to follow my blog!
April 13, 2010 at 7:26 am
Lillian Child
My goal is to streamline my life – less is more (except for my craft room, of course – grin). I would SO love one last chance to win this fabulous publication. Please throw my name in the hat! Thanks so much!
April 13, 2010 at 7:34 am
savannah O'Gwynn
My goal is to make a specific design team as well as get published. I know these are super hard goals–but I enjoy making cards….and it doesn’t hurt to shoot for the moon…or is it stars? Either one….
April 13, 2010 at 7:37 am
Stephanie Smith
I guess one big paper crafting goal is to get more people to my blog. I have been posting more this year, and I would love to have more people see my creations.
April 13, 2010 at 7:44 am
Erika M
My current goal is to get everything organized so I can actually craft in my space.
April 13, 2010 at 7:44 am
Joy Meadows
Oh, thanks for another chance to win this magazine! I, too, need a jump-start to get myself back on the card-making track. I have lots of stuff just waiting to be used, but can’t seem to get going on a regular basis.
Love the samples you have shown here. Thanks!
April 13, 2010 at 7:46 am
Sue W
My paper crafting goal is to try to use less dp and to do more actual stamping on my cards. I know I’ll find it hard though I can’t resist all the yummy paper out there!!! My name’s Sue and I’m a paper addict!!!!!!
April 13, 2010 at 7:57 am
Regina M
What wonderful cards! I have 2 goals as a papercrafter! The first is to finish my son’s scrapbook. I’m SO behind! The second is to get published in a papercrafting magazine. I met my goal last year of winning a few card challenges and now I want to take it to the next level!
April 13, 2010 at 8:01 am
Jennie Harper
My goal would be to be more organized! I have collected so much and use it all, but it is a bit scattered and at times is so hard to put my hands immediately on what I need. I know I would be so much more efficient if I were
) Thanks for the chance, would LOVE to have my own copy 
)
April 13, 2010 at 8:10 am
linda beyer
what a great idea to mark the ones you want to try. i am going to do that after i get home. i bought the mag and went thru it but didn’t mark any thing. i am going to make a few cards this weekend.
April 13, 2010 at 8:24 am
Cindi
One of my goals is to make 10 Christmas cards a month so I am not so overwhelmed in December. Uh, I’m behind already. But it’s a loft goal isn’t it?
I would love another chance to win Go-to Sketches!
April 13, 2010 at 8:26 am
Janet L.
Love the cards and the blog! My goal is to use more of my nesties, Cricut, and un-inked stamps for my cards. They’re all there, just waiting to be used. Sometimes there are just too many choices!
April 13, 2010 at 8:29 am
Linda E
Fabulous cards! My goal (dream) is to merge my professional career as a freelance public relations writer with my love of papercrafting.
April 13, 2010 at 8:29 am
JenMarie
Love these creations!
As far as goals…. stamp every day!!
April 13, 2010 at 8:30 am
Janet
My goal is to stop spending so much time looking at everyone else’s creations online, and get into my workspace and make my own . . . but there are so many inspiring ideas out there! Got to do as Nike says : Just DO it! And the sketch book would be a great help.
April 13, 2010 at 8:32 am
Rhonda
ok – first, the buttons on Susan’s card are adorable! Where did those come from?
my goal is to develop the discipline to get crafting at least once a week. I want to have a big stash of cards on hand for when I need them.
April 13, 2010 at 8:35 am
Suzy
Loving the inspiration! My goal(s) …. use more of what I have, use sketches (duh, the work has been done), and use my stamps instead of collecting them.
April 13, 2010 at 8:38 am
Renee
One of my resolutions for 2010 is/was to actually use more of my goodies and to send more RAK cards. Still not actually sure which I like more–creating or just having stuff! Hubby isn’t sure, either! The sketch book would certainly help with inspiring me!
April 13, 2010 at 8:43 am
Jennie Kaderabek
My goal is to clean up my space, purge supplies I will probably never use and move the stack of completed layouts into albums!
April 13, 2010 at 8:55 am
Sarah H.
My goal is to restock my stash since my mom cleaned it out after her last visit!
April 13, 2010 at 8:59 am
Kimberly S
Fabulous cards! Love that sketch, it could make a wonderful clean and simple card too. (something I am terrible at! lol) My paper crafting goal is organizing my space, cleaning out things that I’ll never use, and rediscovering all of the goodies that have been hidden away in boxes/containers.
April 13, 2010 at 9:05 am
Marla
My goal is to finish more of my cards. This is how my cardmaking tends to go: I begin with a beautiful piece of paper or some stamping, but I can’t come up with how to complete it. If I can’t find the “perfect” embellishment, the card goes into crafting no-man’s-land and never gets finished or sent. I have a whole drawer full of half-made cards–and another drawer full of unused embellishments!
April 13, 2010 at 9:07 am
Penny D.
I think my biggest goal is to get up to date on my scrapbooking! It’s hard though when you’re doing books for three kids!
April 13, 2010 at 9:08 am
Helen F.
Thanks Susan for admitting to the oh-too-many-of-us hiding in the “Hoarding Closet”! I can’t seem to stop buying craft supplies AND then storing them away for…WHEN??? I, too am breaking out~heading to my crafting supplies right now and spilling them out all over my desk! I say~CREATE! CREATE! CREATE!
April 13, 2010 at 9:11 am
Tessa
It looks like I have the same goal as almost everyone who commented. I would love to use some of my stuff! I know just sitting down and using up my stash without buying new stuff isn’t going to happen. I would just like to get to the point where I use more than I buy and don’t have so much outdated product.
April 13, 2010 at 9:18 am
Kara
I agree with you – I’m very good at getting an idea, searching for the “right” paper, buying sheets of cute paper that I don’t really need, and then stashing it away. I do the same thing with fabric. I thought it would be different with paper crafting – it’s much easier and faster than making a quilt. I guess once a hoarder, always a hoarder.
April 13, 2010 at 9:18 am
terriavidreader
My goal is to clean up my room so I can find my supplies!! I’ve started it by getting some furniture moved out, and moving in some bookcases to hold it all (well, some of it!)
April 13, 2010 at 9:22 am
Pattie Beach
I find that I have so many supplies and gadgets and never take the time to sit and create. My goal is to touch the lives of others with RAK’S so I can use all that I have been blessed with. I am so thankful for all that I have and need to share it. I recently went through my supplies and anything I hadn’t used for a long time I put into oxes and donated to a person who had posted on a free cycle site that she was just starting out and had small children and couldn’t afford much so I loaded a box full of paper, punches, stamps you name it and contacted her and gave it to her, she went through picked what she wanted out and passed it down to others. I feel that the biggest part of being a papercraft artist is not only creating but making it possible for a whole new generation to be bit by the bug.
April 13, 2010 at 9:29 am
meagan
My goal is to be continually learning and making new designs as the card styles changefrom year to year.
April 13, 2010 at 9:30 am
Darla H
Like you my paper crafting goal would be to make some sort of dent in the supplies I have collected before buying more!! I have 3 new stamp sets sitting on my desk that haven’t even been cut apart (they came mounted in a sheet) forget inked up… they’re crying to be used along with the mountain of fabulous papers I have.
Darla
April 13, 2010 at 9:30 am
Lori Martel
Good morning! I have been having such a hard time with inspiration….i know the magazine will boost my creative mind!!! I have seen it and it is awesome!
April 13, 2010 at 9:31 am
Darlene L
Making cards for my church has been my goal this year–and I have a good start. I just hope I can keep it up. The sketches give me good ways to get started, because I often have blocks as to where to start. Thanks for the chance to win.
April 13, 2010 at 9:34 am
Nicky Hsu
My goal is to get published and be in a designer team. To make it happen, I need to take more challenges and make more cards.
April 13, 2010 at 9:34 am
lynn
there are just too few hours in the day to do all I want & the main thing I want to do is create cards, unfortunately I’ve got to work my day job first : ) My new goal for myself is to use my nestabilities & make shapped cards- I love seeing everyone elses, especially w/the new nesties out. Oh to win the lottery- think of the scrap time & shopping I could do- never hurts to have a dream to go w/your goal : )
April 13, 2010 at 9:35 am
Jess
Using up what I have is always a goal but its so hard to resist new goodies!
April 13, 2010 at 9:39 am
Jo
My goal is to make sure I have cards for the whole family on every occasion but also for my team at work because they love cards too.
April 13, 2010 at 9:41 am
Ashleigh
My goal this year is to try to create a card using paper products only. All of the cards I’ve made to date have been digital/hybrid.
April 13, 2010 at 9:48 am
Ashley N Newell
I had a couple goals for this year. One was to be published and the other was to be on the design team of a well known company. I’ve met one of the two so I’d say, I’m doing ok.
April 13, 2010 at 9:51 am
Jeri Swenson
My goal this year is to not hold myself back..step out of the box..create what i love.
April 13, 2010 at 9:52 am
Yanely
My goal right now is use all my creativity to make some special cards for Mother’s Day so my mom can sell them @ work. I need to make some extra money so I can go to The Scrapbook Event here in PR!!! This will be my first time going
April 13, 2010 at 9:52 am
Stephanie Jake
My biggest goal with papercrafting is to not stew over things as much. I’m always thinking and rethinking choices, which can make creating a bit too painstaking. Sometimes I spend more time planning than actually creating…yikes!!
April 13, 2010 at 10:00 am
mandi
y goal is to create more cards so I can have them on hand when I need them.
April 13, 2010 at 10:06 am
Giovana
My goal is to use my supplies and buy only when it is necessary, LOL, My dream was to be published and I got it, I think I will start submitting more of my creation, maybe I will be published again
Thank for the chance to win!
God bless
Giovana
April 13, 2010 at 10:08 am
Sarah Martina
First of all… Thank you for such sweet words Susan – I can’t wait to give you a big “thank you” hug one day for all that you do.
My goal this year is to streamline my craft life… become more focused and remove all clutter. 
Whoo… and organize, man. Yea. Lol, or maybe REorganize is a better word. 
Have a sweet, day!
April 13, 2010 at 10:15 am
Rachel S
I always have lots of goals, now I just need to follow through on them. One is to get my little craft area organized. Then I want to continue to submit to contests and magazine calls. And lastly I hope to get caught up on my scrapbooking over the summer. But the most important goal is to have fun and enjoy the hobby of creating!
April 13, 2010 at 10:16 am
Bonnie
My goal right now is to prepare my swaps for the May 1st Western New York Spring Fest! I have signed up for 2 card swaps, a 6×6 recipe page swap, a 3D item swap, and a shoebox project to share with 20 people! Going there is my birthday gift to myself. It will be wonderful, just like last year.
April 13, 2010 at 10:23 am
Heidi Stock
A goal of mine is to get my cards ready to take to local boutiques for sale.
Heidi Stock
April 13, 2010 at 10:24 am
Trinh
I have been trying one new technique each month instead of just doing the same ole things over & over.
April 13, 2010 at 10:36 am
Dana Glass
My paper craft goal is to create two cards a week and start posting to my new blog. I am always so inspired by what I see but don’t actually make my own and this week the plan is to change that around.
April 13, 2010 at 10:41 am
jen shears
My goal is to submit for more subscription calls!!
I would be sooooo excited to win this edition- what amazing inspiration! Thanks for the chance- and I LOVE your cards!!
April 13, 2010 at 10:41 am
Heidi Gore
My paper crafting goal is to start a scrapbook of my life. I have all the pictures printed and ready to go, have the paper and book selected and just have to start. Where is the start button on this project, I’d like to know?
April 13, 2010 at 10:42 am
Tammy Harp
My goal is to go through my ever-growing stash and get rid of supplies that are bogging me down and making me not want to create. There is such a thing as having too much stuff sometimes, I’m afraid.
April 13, 2010 at 11:02 am
Sue Anderson
My goal is two things…one to purge my scraproom of things that I have either never used or have not even taken out of the wrapper! The other thing is to get back in to my scrap pages and cards since I have just been doing the collecting thing! I looove the go-to-sketches and have been anxiously waiting for my copy to arrive! Need to play!
April 13, 2010 at 11:10 am
Katie M
I have a couple of organizing goals and then a creating goal. I want to clean out anything I am not using and sell or donate it. I also want to organize everything by color/function. I also have the goal of creating something at least once a month. That doesn’t sound like much, but when you work full time and have two small kids it is amazing at how the time can fly by!
April 13, 2010 at 11:17 am
Sue D
Like most paper crafters I have the goal of using up the supplies I already have. I also have partially finished projects that I need to complete.
April 13, 2010 at 11:23 am
Samantha T.
I have an immediate goal of finishing a wedding scrapbook for my cousin as a 1st anniversary gift before July!
April 13, 2010 at 11:37 am
Tiffani
It was only recently that I came across some card sketch challenge blogs, and then joined in. It was fun to participate, and “forced” me to get some cards that needed to be in the mail done, and led to some interaction with others through commenting on their blogs and vice versa. I would really like to participate in those more consistently.
April 13, 2010 at 11:37 am
Christie
Well unfortunately my goal today is to pack up most of my scraproom We are moving and I having to thin it out; to put the house up on the market. But I would love to win a copy so I can mark all of the sketches I want to try when I get to my new home in a few months!
April 13, 2010 at 11:41 am
Elizabeth S.
My first goal is to get my craft room organized! I have been putting this off way to long. I might even find the supplies I know I have and actually use them. I seem to go to the same ones over and over.
April 13, 2010 at 11:48 am
Jessica Canham
My goal is to stop hoarding and use the good stuff! I save stuff for that “special project” I might hypothetically need it for. Of course, usually that project never comes to fruition!
April 13, 2010 at 11:52 am
Stephanie Johnson
I love these cards, especially the second one!
My biggest goal is to decorate my scrapbook/craft room so I’ll want to spend more time in there (the walls are bare & stark white, not too inspiring!) Also, I got a sewing machine for Christmas & I’d love to learn how to use it on my cards
Thanks for another chance to win!
April 13, 2010 at 11:55 am
tape
My current goal is to learn more about distressing techniques… I’ve hoarded a lot of Tim Holtz products and I think it’s about time to start using them!
April 13, 2010 at 11:58 am
Deborah Paul
“supply collector” check — “organizer” hmmm, not enough — “purger” ? my husband wants me to sell stuff (are you kidding???!!!) I really need to get more organization done so I don’t feel the overwhelming weight of it when I do want to craft that stops me from crafting! I love the idea of having the instructions and supplies listed bc that helps me when I love what was used in the card/sb pic and having a sketch magazine means I don’t have to make my own sketches off the magazines I get! WOOHOO!!
April 13, 2010 at 12:01 pm
Julie Gilbert
I would like to stay ahead of my Christmas gifts this year. I always make 12X12 scrapbook calendars of my kids and family for my parents and in-laws. I usually end up pulling an all nighter in the middle of the holiday season just to get it done. This year will be different-Right?
April 13, 2010 at 12:10 pm
cjs
I need to pair down/organize my stash so I am not overwhelmed with searching for things to create with.
April 13, 2010 at 12:13 pm
Lori B!
My crafting goal would be to organize my stuff so I actually know what I have and where it is. For now, it’s like a whirlwind came and stirred things just enough to put it all out of sync. Lori B!
April 13, 2010 at 12:14 pm
Cindy d
Like many others, my goal is to use what I have before buying more.
April 13, 2010 at 12:40 pm
Susan
My goal is to get to it. I’m having trouble with purchasing supplies not using them. I need to get this under control and get at my pictures. Thanks for the chance to win.
April 13, 2010 at 12:44 pm
Jingle
I hope to make people happy with my art. That’s my ultimate goal!
April 13, 2010 at 12:51 pm
susan
My goal is to finish a scrapbook I am doing for my daughter for her birthday. It’s almost done and I have one more week.
April 13, 2010 at 12:59 pm
bzyPTmom28
My goal is to get my craft area into a reasonable and useful area–so things stay organized yet I’m able to access easily–which means ORGANIZE! My goal is to keep my household chores to a manageable, more efficient way so that I have more time to do my crafting–which I love!
April 13, 2010 at 1:04 pm
Charity
Oh, a papercrafting goal huh?! I’ll tell you my secret. I’ve never felt comfortable making cards…..sssshh don’t tell. So I decided to take them head on and make them till I am
And the blog hop only encouraged my fire!
Now I’m crossing my fingers for a copy to keep the flames burning.
April 13, 2010 at 1:04 pm
Paige
My goal is to use more of my embellishment stash on my projects! I’ve started organizing things by color which is REALLY helping me to pull out the embellishment boxes and use whats in there!
April 13, 2010 at 1:09 pm
scrapper al
Thanks for another chance to win. One of my big SB goals is to purge and organize.
April 13, 2010 at 1:16 pm
Dreama
My biggest goal is to get all six of my grandchildren’s books caught up. I got sidetracked with altering items and cards and really need to get back to the books.
April 13, 2010 at 1:16 pm
sharon gullikson
I’d like to organize my closet. It’s hard to find what I’m looking for, and I even forget what I have.
I’d love to win the magazine, because I tried to order it with the discount code, and they messed up. I contacted your editor, and the magazine co, and the editor said they would call me to get an order in. They haven’t called, so I’ve given up. But maybe I’ll win it!!!!!
April 13, 2010 at 1:17 pm
Stacy
I would love to try copic markers, submit cards for publication and join in on some card challenges. Oh! Did you just say one goal? Lots to do and lots to try. Can’t wait to get crafty.
April 13, 2010 at 1:17 pm
B. Poteraj
I would like to simply make more cards. It’s hard to find the time.
April 13, 2010 at 1:18 pm
Natasha G. P.
Hmmm. I’d like to make cards for more than just holidays.
April 13, 2010 at 1:19 pm
Carol Bloomberg
Thanks for the inspiration! Love your card!
Carol B
http://www.scraphappystudio.blogspot.com
April 13, 2010 at 1:27 pm
Scrapycandy
I definitely could use this mag and its inspiration! I need to make grad invitations soon! Just can’t get going….
April 13, 2010 at 1:38 pm
betty lou
I, also, need to use what I already have stockpiled, and get busy making May’s cards (birthdays, anniversary, and graduation, oh my!!! Another goal is to start scrapbooking more…my precious grandson is growing up too fast!
April 13, 2010 at 1:40 pm
Kelly Massman
One of my paper crafting goals is to get published and/or be on a design team!!! Thanks for a chance to win!
April 13, 2010 at 1:53 pm
Shanon Gibson
I am hoping to get a lot of LO’s finished and make a sincere effort to handmake more cards. I have a tendency to *gasp* buy cards because I wait until the last minute to make one.
April 13, 2010 at 2:00 pm
Tiffany Heilman
Love those cards and that great sketch!
April 13, 2010 at 2:04 pm
Donna
My goal is to go back to scrapbooking and work on 2008 pictures! I have been making cards so much. The problem is that I see such great ideas in your magazine it’s hard to stop!
April 13, 2010 at 2:04 pm
Beverly Jordan
My goal for this year is to get more done on my projects in process. I like to set a goal of 180 los/cards per year. I am under my monthly goal but have taught classes and demo’d at conventions so haven’t had time to spare for myself to create. I’m sure you can relate! Hoping to get something fun done using your sketches from last week!
April 13, 2010 at 2:18 pm
Nancy L.
i make cards for fun
but i would love to get published, the problem is that i rarely submit!
April 13, 2010 at 2:22 pm
Gwen Y.
My current project and goal is to have an ongoing scrapbook containing my grandkids…one page for the day they were born and one for each birthday. The girls are only 3 and 2, third grandchild due in June so I think I can handle this!
April 13, 2010 at 2:33 pm
Helen Markee
I thought I was the only one to get in a rut–more buying and collecting than actually creating!!! my goal is to finish scrapbooking our vacation to Arizona (it was 1.5 years ago!!). In finishing I hope to use some of those things I have been buying, just because I needed it! Thanks!
April 13, 2010 at 2:50 pm
Jennifer Post
my current goal is: To start/finish a bachelorette party project that has been “looming” (thanks you cards and door prizes- two homemade stationary sets) AND two make 3 paper photo albums (with tag inserts!), one for mothers day, one for a b day AND one for a wedding I have coming up, all projects need to be finished in TWO WEEKS!ahh! could really use some inspirations for the cards sets I am making….
April 13, 2010 at 2:58 pm
Jessica Witty
SUSAN! That is my all-time FAVORITE Susan card ever!! Love, love, love it!!
April 13, 2010 at 3:08 pm
kim wilson
My goal is to make more complicated cards, with a 18 mo old daughter I usually have an hr tops to make a card so I am limited to what I can do
but… its my goal to start making more difficult cards!
April 13, 2010 at 3:08 pm
Anna Matthews
My goal is to remember to resist the creative rush I’m on between projects sometimes and clean up the mess. Inevitably the second project takes forever because I can’t find anything, I’m working in a 12″ x 12″ space (if I’m lucky), and I get ink all over everything, including the project. OK, so I’m off to clean up from today’s Christmas cards before I start on a gift for my mother
April 13, 2010 at 3:10 pm
Melanie C
My current goal is start using up my current supplies especially the embellishments…which it appears I am just collecting
April 13, 2010 at 3:12 pm
Carla G.
One papercrafting goal I have is to make a few mini-books celebrating the successes of my daugthers’ school year – I would love to have them completed prior to the end of this year’s school year – what a treat to give them on the last day of school.
April 13, 2010 at 3:17 pm
Carol Oswald
Oh, my goal is to get back into paper crafting by finishing and organizing my workspace, then getting this sketch issue and start CASING some of these BEAUTIFUL projects. If you don’t give me a free copy then I will HAVE to get out there and buy one.
April 13, 2010 at 3:26 pm
Sally
Got to have goals! I hope to limit my purchases for a few months so I can afford the SuperShow in Chicago this summer. Of course, this means I need to use what I have so I will have space for the new stuff. Ultimately, I would like to get published. So, I use sketches as jumping off points and submit for consideration. Not as often I would like to submit, but all you can do is one at a time and see what happens. The Go-to Gals always keep me motivated. Thanks!
April 13, 2010 at 3:31 pm
Jen R
My papercrafting goal is to be more organized! My creative process is certainly a messy one, and my crafting table always has piles of scrap paper and misc. materials. I can’t bear to throw anything away, and it quickly accumulates!
April 13, 2010 at 3:45 pm
jan metcalf
I usually create cards for the individual I am sending a card to, sometimes making a couple extra. What’s hard for me is to use the sketches, but I would like to make that my goal, so I have some extra cards on hand!!
April 13, 2010 at 3:46 pm
Chris S.
I am so happy when I get a birthday or anniversary card in the mail so it will arrive sort of on time! My goal this year is to look ahead at what I am going to need and make it wayyyyyy ahead of time! Having so many great sketches on hand just makes that goal much easier!
January 25, 2011 at 5:42 am
Karen from Ontario
I think my goal is to create more spare time for creating. I want to try and make at least 3 cards a week.
February 15, 2011 at 9:03 pm
Shelly Greybeck
I HAD a goal of getting my first card published this year…but that happened within the first two weeks of the year, so I guess Im setting a new goal. My new goal is to organize my thoughts to be better prepared to enter more submissions. I saw an idea about hanging a white board calendar in my studio to track what current calls for submission are and when submissions are due.
February 17, 2011 at 9:23 am
Amber L.
My goal this year is to use up my stash. I have hoarded for way too long!!!