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A Night of Stars and Planets

by Joanne James23. October 2025 18:00

Today I'm sharing a card for the current challenge over at Color Hues, that also uses the sketch layout over at Try A Sketch on Tuesday:

I was thrilled to be the winner of the last challenge over at Color Hues with my card featuring Autumn Beauty sunflowers (you can see that card here if you missed it) and in anticipation of guesting with the team on a future challenge, I thought I'd better try my hand again this week. These colours immediately gave me Halloween vibes, but I went in a completely different direction - take a look:

Here's the low-down on today's card:

I used some retired Stargazing designer series paper for a background night sky and another sheet to cut out a collection of orange and purple coloured planets and layered them, with the largest one with rings popped up at the front:

I added a sentiment from the retired 'Stepping Stones' stamp set and a few rhinestone 'stars' to complete my card. There is some poetic licence with my layout for sure, since it is more akin to the sketch rather than our solar system, but that's the joy of creativity, right? I'm also linking this card up over at The Alphabet Challenge where the challenge is 'N is for Night'.

As promised yesterday, I have another monochrome CAS card for the current challenge over at AAA Cards:

I remembered this sketch image in the Beautiful Gallery paper pack that stands alone as a monochromatic image:

I added a simple black border but no sentiment as there didn't seem a good place to put it and I think it works for an 'any occasion' note card, so I left it blank. There's lots of detail in the scene - I'm not sure if it's meant to be somewhere famous, but I don't recognise it - leave me a comment and let me know if you do!

Here is the visual summary of the key products used on today's project for you to pin for easy reference:

You can see all of my 'How To' summaries on my 'How To - Tips and Techniques' Pinterest board in case you've missed any.

Finally a reminder that we are on day 2 of the current 3 day free shipping promotion - you can get a recap on the full details here in case you missed it.

Enjoy your day and I'll be back tomorrow with another project. Until then, happy stampin'!

Stampin' Up! Supplies Used:

BEAUTIFUL GALLERY 6" X 6" (15.2 X 15.2 CM) DESIGNER SERIES PAPER (£11.75)

BASIC BEIGE A4 CARDSTOCK (£14.00)

BASIC BLACK A4 CARDSTOCK (£14.00)

Table built using Product Table Builder by The Crafty Owl - Independent Stampin' Up! Demonstrator.

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Comments (9) -

Stef Perry

10/23/2025 10:44:56 PM #

Well, the planets certainly aligned for your gorgeous card, Joanne! I love seeing a non-Halloween card in these colors, and they certainly look stunning on your beautiful creation. I also appreciate it as a sci-fi and Star Trek fan (you never know, there could be other universes that look like this lol!). The varied papers and planet sizes make it so appealing and the sentiment works beautifully. Thank you so much for playing along with my color duo at Color Hues!!

Alyson Mayo

10/23/2025 11:37:52 PM #

Love the colours and that's a fabulous way to use the sketch! Thanks for sharing with us at TSOT

Jan Clothier

10/25/2025 8:33:36 AM #

I love the direction you took for the colours: space trumps Halloween every time! I loved this set and the DSP and still have a stash of it. I think it's greatly enhanced by your choice of sentiment though. Lovely. And as for the monochrome - nice to see that piece being used. I've been scared off of it so far and like you feel I'm supposed to know where it is! Using it as a notecard was a great idea.

Christy Stanford

10/25/2025 4:38:23 PM #

They're both lovely cards, Joanne, but my color-loving little heart is smitten with the first one : ) Love the galactic design and that quote stamp is perfect!

foleysfriend

10/26/2025 3:57:55 AM #

Clever take on our sketch and clever use of patterned papers. Your card is "out of this world!" LOL! Thanks for joining us at Try A Sketch On Tuesday.

sue n.

Sara L Hoogendoorn

10/26/2025 5:59:10 PM #

Wow, Joanne, I love this card! Great colors together and wonderful way to use the sketch! Thanks for sharing with us at Try a Sketch on Tuesday!

Billie Anderson

10/26/2025 6:41:24 PM #

Awesome card. Great paper choices to create the scene. So glad you shared over at Alphabet challenge.

Marcia Hill

10/26/2025 11:22:45 PM #

What an awesome way to use our challenge colors Joanne...never would have thought of using the planets but it worked beautifully! LOVE the dsp you used...it was perfect for this card! Thanks so much for sharing this creative card with us at Color Hues!! Marcia (DT) :0)

*Vicki*

10/27/2025 9:09:41 PM #

Oh wow I love your wonderful background with the planets! This turned out awesome and makes for a wonderful inspirational card! Thanks so much for sharing your creation with us at the Alphabet Challenge!

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A Night of Stars and Planets