Card Sketch Inspiration Using Lovely Arrangements • Birdsnest Designs

This card came together from one simple place: a sketch.

When I’m not sure what to make, or when creativity feels a little quiet, starting with a sketch takes the pressure off. I don’t have to make a hundred decisions at once. I can just begin. That’s exactly how this card started, and I love how it unfolded from there.

For this version, I used the Lovely Arrangements bundle and let the sketch guide the layout while I played with layers, texture, and a soft, calm colour palette. Sketches are wonderful that way. They give you a starting point but still leave plenty of room to make something your own.

While creating this card, I also played with a small detail that made a big impact. It’s a subtle technique using vellum that adds a beautiful softness and really highlights the texture in a way I didn’t expect. It’s one of those little “ohhh” moments that makes crafting feel extra fun.

watch the video

If you’d like to see this card come together, I’ve shared a video where I walk through the process, share a few tips along the way, and show how easily this sketch can be adapted using whatever supplies you have on hand. Click HERE to watch!

One Sketch, Different Looks

This isn’t the first time I’ve used this sketch. I actually shared another card made with the same layout a while back, and it turned out completely different just by changing the supplies and colours.

If you’re curious to see how versatile a sketch can be, you can take a look at that earlier project here:
https://createwithbirdsnest.ca/2025/01/15/lets-get-crafty-with-the-t-rrrific-darling-dinos-bundle/

It’s a great reminder that a good sketch is something you can return to again and again.

Free Sketch download

If you’d like to save this sketch for later, you can download the free PDF below. Print it, tuck it into a binder, or keep it nearby in your craft space for the next time you’re not sure where to start.

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Thanks for spending a few minutes here with me today. Whether you’re crafting along right now or simply gathering ideas for another day, I hope this card and sketch give you a gentle nudge to create in a way that feels relaxed and enjoyable 🩷