Freshly Made Sketches #164- a sketch by Jen B.

It was so nice to have a long holiday weekend. I had grand plans to be very productive around the house, but that really didn't happen. Sometimes you just need to relax instead! I did sneak in a little time for this week's Freshly Made Sketches challenge.

Here is my take on the sketch:

I forgot how hard it is to photograph gold embossing. I may have went another way, if I had remembered. I had to take about 12 pictures before I got the lighting right. 


Stampin' up! supplies used: 

Stamp sets: Seasonally Scattered, For all things

Cardstock- Very Vanilla, Cajun Craze
Designer Series Paper-Color me Autumn

Ink - Cajun Craze, Versamark
Other-Gold metallic baker's twine, gold Stampin Emboss powder

Freshly Made Sketches 163- a sketch by Cindy H.

As Thanksgiving approaches, I was thinking about the things I am thankful for. I am thankful my daughters are healthy and happy (when they aren't irritating the heck out of each other). I am thankful my husband is often the calm to my storm, and he works so hard to provide a good life for his family. I am thankful my parents are still alive and moved closer to us when they retired instead of heading south like most sane people would do.  I am super thankful my mom is doing Thanksgiving. Less stress for me this week. I am thankful for the good friends I have. I am thankful I get to take some time to be creative each week. I think that my daughters will carry that on. Both of them love to create and do art projects. I am jealous that both of them are able to draw well. My stick figures just don't compare, so I am also thankful for all of the great stamps Stampin' up! makes, so I don't have to actually draw. 

I am thankful that Freshly Made Sketches has such great sketches each week!  This week's challenge is no exception.

 

Here is my take on the sketch:

 

Stampin' up! supplies used: 

Stamp sets: Seasonally Scattered

Cardstock- Whisper White, Lost Lagoon
Designer Series Paper-All is Calm

Ink -Lost Lagoon
Other-Lost Lagoon 3/8 taffeta ribbon, Rhinestone basic jewels

Freshly Made Sketches #162- a sketch by Kim

I had to do some traveling for work recently. I can't complain too much though, as I got to go to Florida. Since we are having really unseasonably cold weather in Minnesota, it was a nice trip to take. I did miss out on the past few challenges, so I was glad to find some time today to participate in this week's Freshly Made Sketches. 

Here is my take on the sketch:

This is a fitting card, since we already have more snow than we should in November. Insert big, big frownie face here. 


Stampin' up! supplies used: 

Stamp sets:Wintertime, Letterpress Winter

Cardstock-  Whisper White, Island Indigo
Designer Series Paper-All is Calm

Ink -Soft Sky, Island Indigo
Other- All is calm snowflake embellishments, Island Indigo baker's twine (retired)
 

Freshly Made Sketches #159- a sketch by Jen M.

The beautiful fall weather in Minnesota inspired me to use the beautiful Color Me Autumn DSP from the Stampin' Up! holiday catalog for this week's Freshly Made Sketches challenge  I always love the fall themed DSP, and this year is no exception!

Here is my take on the sketch:

Stampin' up! supplies used: 

Stamp sets:Beautiful Bunch, Feel Goods

Cardstock-  Whisper White, Crushed Curry, Cajun Craze, Mossy Meadow
Designer Series Paper- Color Me Autumn

Ink -Crushed Curry, Cajun Craze, Mossy Meadow
Other-


 

Freshly Made Sketches #158- a sketch by Jen T.

Another gorgeous weekend in Minnesota. I got up extra early today to get a card done for this week's Freshly Made Sketches challenge.  You got to try and enjoy this weather while you have it!

 

Here is my take on the sketch:

Stampin' up! supplies used: 

Stamp sets:Wondrous Wreath, Making Spirits Bright

Cardstock-  Whisper White, Garden Green, Cherry Cobbler
Designer Series Paper- Trim the Tree

Ink -Cherry Cobbler, Garden Green, Pistachio Pudding
Other-Wonderful Wreath Framelits, Scallop Edge Border, 1" square punch, Rhinestone Basic Jewels

Freshly Made Sketches #157- A sketch by Amy

Every August, one of my coworkers starts saying "it's almost Christmas." The fall does seem to speed by, with back to school and all the holiday business. October is my favorite month and I love Halloween, but I feel like since we're already on the countdown for Christmas, I should do a Christmas card for this week's Freshly Made Sketches.

 

Here is my take on the sketch:

Stampin' up! supplies used: 

Stamp sets: Endless Wishes, Festival of Trees

Cardstock-  Whisper White, Garden Green
Designer Series Paper- Gold Glimmer paper

Ink -Cherry Cobbler
Other-Tree Punch, Itty Bitty Accents Punch Pack, Decorative Dots embossing folder


 

Freshly Made Sketches # 156- a sketch by Narelle

This weekend was my youngest daughter's 6th birthday. I finished a card for this week's Freshly Made Sketches challenge just in time for the season premiere of Homeland. Busy weekend!

 

Here is my take on the sketch:

 

Stampin' up! supplies used: 

Stamp sets:Papillon Potpourri, Flower Patch, Lots of Thanks

Cardstock- Crumb Cake, Whisper White
Designer Series Paper- Subtles Designer Series Paper Stack

Ink -Calypso Coral, Crumb Cake
Other-Flower Fair framelits, Bitty Butterfly punch, Rhinestone basic jewels


 

Freshly Made Sketches #155- A sketch by Karren

I've missed out on the past few sketches, but I was determined to get a card done for this week's Freshly Made Sketches challenge. It's in the 80's here in Minnesota, so it felt like I should be doing a summer theme card instead of a Christmas one. I guess those lucky people who live in warmer climates might actually experience an 80 degree Christmas, so I'll go with it.

Here is my take on the sketch:

Stampin' up! supplies used: 

Stamp sets:Merry Everything

Cardstock- Crumb Cake
Designer Series Paper-

Ink -Cherry Cobbler
Other- Scalloped Tag Topper, Project Life Corner, Delicate Designs embossing folder, Cherry Cobbler seam binding ribbon

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Freshly Made Sketches #152- a sketch by Cindy H.

Another gorgeous weekend in Minnesota. Must be our reward for enduring such an atrocious winter. I feel a little guilty spending time indoors, but the house will not clean itself! 

Even though I am enjoying the current weather, my favorite season is fall. I had to break out the Halloween stamps again this week for this week's Freshly Made Sketches challenge. 

 

Here is my take on the sketch:

 

Stampin' up! supplies used: 

Stamp sets:Googly Ghouls (retired)

Cardstock- Whisper White, Basic Black, Tangerine Tango
Designer Series Paper-Motley Monsters

Ink -Versamark
Other- Fun Fall Framelits, Owl builder punch, Stocking Builder punch (retired) White Stampin' Emboss powder

Freshly Made Sketches #151- a sketch by guest designer Kim

It's been a busy weekend. We traveled to my in laws home in North Central Wisconsin for Labor day weekend, but we came back today to have time for the kids to get ready for the first day of school. I sneaked in a tiny bit of time to make a card for this week's Freshly Made Sketches challenge.

Here is my take on the sketch:

 

I love Halloween, so I'm excited to start using all the stamps in the new holiday catalog!

 

Stampin' up! supplies used: 

Stamp sets:Tee-Hee-Hee, Teeny Tiny Wishes

Cardstock- Whisper White, Basic Black
Designer Series Paper-Back to Black

Ink -Momento black
Other-Taffeta Ribbon, Rhinestone Basic Jewels

Freshly Made Sketches #150- a sketch by Linda C.

I had a lot of difficulty deciding on what stamps to use for the Freshly Made Sketches challenge this week, which led to me just cleaning and organizing my craft room for most of the day. I finally settled on Pictogram Punches. It's a set that I really wanted, but have not used yet.

Here is my take on the sketch:

Stampin' up! supplies used: 

Stamp sets:Pictogram Punches, Hello There (hostess set)

Cardstock- Whisper White, Chocolate Chip, Crisp Cantaloupe
Designer Series Paper- In Color 2013-2015 Designer Series Paper Stack

Ink- Chocolate Chip, Chocolate Chip marker, Mossy Meadow marker
Other-Chalk Talk framelits, Large Scallop Edgelits, Itty Bitty Accents Punch Pack, Rhinestone Basic Jewels


 

Freshly Made Sketches #149- a sketch by Rita

I've taken a couple weeks off from card making. My mom and I took my daughters to Duluth for a mini vacation, and I've been trying to get all their stuff ready for back to school. My husband took them out for awhile today, so I could have some creative time. I took advantage of the time and did a card for this week's Freshly Made Sketches. 

 

Here is my take on the sketch:

 

Stampin' up! supplies used: 

Stamp sets:Kinda Eclectic, Wetlands

Cardstock- Crumb Cake, Basic Black
Designer Series Paper-

Ink- Memento Black
Other-Basic Black taffeta ribbon, Dark Old Olive Blendabilities marker, Signo pen

Freshly Made Sketches #146- A sketch by Amy

I'm not sure if craftiness is a genetic predisposition or a learned trait, but my kids sure latch on to every new fad that comes around. I've been ironing perler bead creations all day! I'm sure their latest obsession will end up collecting dust, just like their rainbow looms, but it's fun to see their creative juices flowing. Sorting about 16,000 beads by color wasn't much fun though!  It may have inspired my monochrome look for this week's Freshly Made Sketches challenge.

Here is my take on the sketch:

I did have to throw the flower in to break the monochrome up a bit, and make it a little fun.


Stampin' up! supplies used: 

Stamp sets:Tape it, Perfect Blend, And Many More

Cardstock- Whisper White, Crumb Cake, Hello Honey
Designer Series Paper-

Ink- Crumb Cake, Early Espresso
Other-Itty Bitty Accents punch pack, Basic Pearl

Freshly Made Sketches #145- A sketch by Narelle

It's been hard to find time to get crafty lately. We've had stretch of really great weather in Minnesota, so I feel like I should do things with my kids outside instead of working away in my craft room. Luckily, my husband took them out for awhile today, so I got busy with a card for this week's Freshly Made Sketches challenge.

Here is my take on the sketch:

Stampin' up! supplies used: 

Stamp sets:Endless Birthday Wishes, Oh My Goodies

Cardstock- Whisper White
Designer Series Paper-

Ink- Bermuda Bay, Crumb Cake
Other-Crumb Cake seam binding ribbon, Bermuda Bay taffeta ribbon, Perfect Polka Dots embossing folder, Deco Labels framelits, Large Oval punch


 

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Christmas Bliss photopolymer set  #138897  $15.95

Lastly, there is the Dear Heart photopolymer set. This is the boy version of the Sweetie Pie set released earlier this year.

Dear Heart  #138157  $25.95

Freshly Made Sketches #143- a sketch by Cindy L.

My family had a pretty low key 4th of July weekend, so I was able to get into my craft room and play around a bit. For this week's Freshly Made Sketches challenge, I originally was going to do a 4th of July card, but I veered from that track and went floral.

 

 Here is my take on the sketch:

Stampin' up! supplies used: 

Stamp sets: Work of Art, A Dozen Thoughts, Stippled Blossoms

Cardstock- Whisper White, Smoky Slate
Designer Series Paper-

Ink- Pink Pirouette, Blushing Bride, Pear Pizazz, Mossy Meadow
Other-Circle framelits, Essentials Paper Piercing Pack

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