Sunday, August 30, 2015

Freshly Made Sketches #201- a sketch by Narelle

The Minnesota State Fair started this past Thursday. It is a 10 day event that basically signals the end of summer around here. It goes through Labor day and school starts that next day (for most of the state). This summer has been absolutely wonderful! I hate to see it end, but fall truly is my favorite time of year. I love the colors, the cooler weather and of course Halloween! 

For this week's Freshly Made Sketches challenge, I got out the super cute "Acorny Thank You" stamp set from Stampin' Up!'s" holiday catalog. With the last name McNutt, I have to embrace any set with a squirrel or nuts in it. 


Here is my take on the sketch:



Stampin' up! supplies used: 
Stamp sets: Acorny Thank You
Cardstock- Whisper White, Soft Suede
Designer Series Paper- Into the Woodsy DSP
Ink -Soft Suede, Early Espresso, Tangelo Twist
Other-Linen Thread, Acorn builder punch, 2" Circle punch, Woodgrain embossing folder




Saturday, August 22, 2015

Freshly Made Sketches 200!

This week is Freshly Made Sketches 200th sketch! A big thank you to all the members of the design team for all their inspirational sketches. Your sketches have helped me immensely!


I broke down and did a Christmas card for this week's sketch. Even though I think it's way too early to start thinking about Christmas, this sketch had me gravitating to my new Christmas stamps, so I went with it. 

Here is my take on the sketch:


Stampin' up! supplies used: 
Stamp sets: Reason for the Season, Project Life Seasonal Snapshot 2015
Cardstock- Whisper White, Cherry Cobbler, Mossy Meadow
Designer Series Paper-
Ink - Archival Basic Black, Cherry Cobbler, Mossy Meadow, Gold Encore(retired)
Other-Mini Treat Bag Thinlits


 

Sunday, August 16, 2015

Freshly Made Sketches #199- a sketch by Karren

For this week's Freshly Made Sketches challenge, I finally got around to using the new You've Got This stamp set. I've had it for months now and keep meaning to use it, but never seem to pick it up. Sometimes you just need the right inspiration first, and Karren's sketch felt so perfect for this set.



Here is my take on the sketch:




Stampin' up! supplies used: 
Stamp sets: You've Got This, Perfect Pennants
Cardstock- Whisper White, Tip Taupe Taupe
Designer Series Paper- Go Wild Designer Series Paper Stack
Ink - Tip Taupe Taupe, Archival Basic Black
Other-Handheld Stapler, silver mini staples, Banners Framelits


Sunday, August 9, 2015

Freshly Made Sketches #198- a sketch by Cindy L.

I was so excited to play with some of my new products form the Stampin' Up! holiday catalog for this week's Freshly Made Sketches challenge, but I cannot bring myself to do any Christmas projects yet. This has been such a perfect summer in Minnesota. I do not want to think of the winter to come just yet!




Here is my take on the sketch: 



Stampin' up! supplies used: 
Stamp sets: Cheer All Year, Gorgeous Grunge
Cardstock- Whisper White, Chocolate Chip
Designer Series Paper
Ink - Cajun Craze, Hello Honey, Chocolate Chip
Other-Linen Thread, Gold Basic Metal buttons