Freshly Made Sketches #267- a sketch by Jen T.

A snowstorm and bitter cold in Minnesota has me longing for spring already. I used pastels and dragonflies for this week's Freshly Made Sketches challenge to keep me from becoming depressed from our weather. Luckily, it's supposed to warm up over the next few days!

Here is my take on the sketch:

Stampin' up! supplies used: 

Stamp sets: Dragonfly Dreams, Work of Art

Cardstock- Whisper White, Mint Macaron
Designer Series Paper-  Succulent Garden Designer Series Paper

Ink - Basic Black Archival Stampin' Pad, Sweet Sugarplum (stamped off)
Other- Detailed Dragonfly Thinlits, Succulent Garden 3/8 Ribbon Combo pack

Freshly Made Sketches #266- a sketch by Amy

At this point in December, I am mentally done with Christmas. So, I looked to the upcoming Stampin' Up! Occasions catalog for this week's Freshly Made Sketches challenge.

Here is my take on the sketch:

Stampin' up! supplies used: 

Stamp sets: Teeny Tiny Wishes

Cardstock- Whisper White, Real Red
Designer Series Paper-  Sending Love Designer Series Paper Stack

Ink - Basic Black Archival Stampin' Pad
Other- Sweet & Sassy Framelits, Red Glimmer paper

Freshly Made Sketches #260- a sketch by Kim

It's Halloween weekend and I did not make one Halloween card this year. Although, I did make a Christmas card this week with Halloween paper for this week's Freshly Made Sketches challenge. 

Here is my take on the Sketch: 

Stampin' up! supplies used: 

Stamp sets: Embellished Ornaments, Stiched with Cheer

Cardstock- Whisper White, Basic Black
Designer Series Paper-  Halloween Night Specialty DSP

Ink - Basic Black Archival Stampin' Pad
Other- Delicate Ornaments thinets, Silver foil sheet, Silver 1/8" ribbon 


 

Freshly Made Sketches #259- a sketch by Linda

I just received my Christmas Pines bundle, so I had to break it out for this week's Freshly Made Sketches challenge. 

Here is my take on the sketch: 

Stampin' up! supplies used: 

Stamp sets: Christmas Pines

Cardstock- Whisper White, Crumb Cake, Garden Green, Cherry Cobbler
Designer Series Paper-  Warmth & Cheer Designer Series Paper Stack

Ink -Crumb Cake, Basic Black Archival Stampin' Pad
Other- Pretty Pines Thinets

Freshly Made Sketches #258- a sketch by Rita

I think we may have hit our Fall peak in Minnesota. The trees are absolutely beautiful, but one good rainstorm will strip them bare. Such a sad precursor to winter. My card for this week's Freshly Made Sketches challenge was again inspired by the pretty autumn colors.

Here is my take on the sketch: 

Stampin' up! supplies used: 

Stamp sets: Totally Trees, Sheltering Tree

Cardstock- Whisper White, Delightful Dijon
Designer Series Paper- 

Ink -Basic Black Achival Stampin' Pad, Delightful Dijon, Cajun Craze, Always Artichoke
Other- Delightful Dijon 3/8 ribbon from Ribbon Trio Pack

Freshly Made Sketches #257- a sketch by Jen M.

Fall is my favorite season. It definitely arrived in Minnesota this week. We went from mid 70's at the beginning of the week to barely 50 degrees. I hope we get to enjoy some more milder temps before the snow hits us. All the leaves turning colors inspired my card for this week's Freshly Made Sketches challenge. 

Here is my take on the sketch: 

Stampin' up! supplies used: 

Stamp sets: Vintage Leaves, Suite Seasons

Cardstock- Very Vanilla,  Cajun Craze
Designer Series Paper- 

Ink -Cajun Craze
Other-  Leaflets Framelits, Clear Wink of Stella Glitter Brush

Freshly Made Sketches #254- a sketch by Narelle

I had a super busy week because my husband was out of town. Always harder to manage the kid' schedules when I'm by myself. We also surprised our kids with a weekend trip to Wisconsin Dells, so I had no time to get much crafting done. I sneaked in a bit of time tonight to get a card done for this week's Freshly Made Sketches challenge. Had to get it done before the big Packer-Viking game. We live in Minnesota, but it's a Packer household. Go, Pack, Go!

Here is my take on the sketch: 

Stampin' up! supplies used: 

Stamp sets: Reason of the Season, Holly Jolly Greetings

Cardstock- Whisper White, Crumb Cake
Designer Series Paper-  Warmth & Cheer Designer Series Paper Stack

Ink -Cherry Cobbler, Basic Black Archival Stampin' Pad
Other- Rhinestone Basic Jewels, (Non SU! item-Gold Sharpie)

Freshly Made Sketches #253- a sketch by Jennifer Brum

I've been itching to use Stampin' Up's! new Stylized Birthday stamp, but hadn't been inspired to pick it up yet. I thought this week's Freshly Made Sketches challenge was a good time to try it out. 

Here is my take on the sketch: 

Stampin' up! supplies used: 

Stamp sets: Stylized Birthday

Cardstock- Whisper White, Island Indigo, Mint Macron
Designer Series Paper-  Blooms & Bliss DSP

Ink -Island Indigo
Other- 

Freshly Made Sketches #252- a sketch by Karren

I can't believe I'm making Christmas cards already, but now that school is starting, it seems like it's just a hop, skip and a jump away.  I immediately thought of a wreath when I saw Karren's sketch for this week's Freshly Made Sketches challenge. 

Here is my take on the sketch:

Stampin' up! supplies used: 

Stamp sets: Holly Berry Happiness

Cardstock- Whisper White, Real Red, Garden Green
Designer Series Paper-  Brights Designer Series Paper Stack

Ink -Basic Black Archival Stampin' Pad
Other- Swirly Scribbles Thinlets, Holly Berry Builder Punch

Freshly Made Sketches #251- a sketch by Cindy

Autumn is just around the corner, so I decided to pull out the Vintage Leaves set from Stampin' Up! for this week's Freshly Made Sketches challenge. 

Here is my take on the sketch:

Stampin' up! supplies used: 

Stamp sets: Vintage Leaves, Cottage Greettings

Cardstock- Very Vanilla, Chocolate Chip, Cajun Craze
Designer Series Paper- Petals & Paisleys Specialty Designer Series Paper

Ink -Chocolate Chip
Other- Layering Ovals Framelits, Leaflets Framelits

Freshly Made Sketches #249- a sketch by Kim

I really wanted to break into my preorder from Stampin' Up's new holiday catalog, but nothing came to me for this week's Freshly Made Sketches challenge. I keep gravitating to the hostess set Gift of Love, so I went with it instead.

Here is my take on the sketch:

Stampin' up! supplies used: 

Stamp sets: Better Together, Gift of Love (hostess set)

Cardstock- Whisper White, Peekaboo Peach
Designer Series Paper- Fruit Stand Designer Series Paper

Ink -Basic Black Archival Stampin' Pad, Peekaboo Peach, Old Olive
Other- Old Olive Baker's Twine

Fab Friday 93

I thought the sketch for Fab Friday 93 would be a good time to break out the new Stampin' Up! 2015-2017 in color doilies. 

Here is my take on the sketch:

Stampin' up! supplies used: 

Stamp sets: Celebrate Today, Greatest Greetings

Cardstock- Whisper White, Mint Macaron
Designer Series Paper- 2015-2017 In Color Designer Series Paper Stack

Ink -Basic Black Archival Stampin' Pad, Mint Macaron
Other- 2015-2017 In Color Doilies, Silver Cording Trim (retired), Balloon Framelits

Freshly Made Sketches #248- a sketch by Linda

It's been an absolutely beautiful weekend in Minnesota. I felt a little guilty wasting time in my craft room, but I had my idea for this week's Freshly Made Sketches challenge, so I didn't "waste" too much time. 

Here is my take on the sketch:

Stampin' up! supplies used: 

Stamp sets: Garden in Bloom, Build a Birthday, Baloon Builders

Cardstock- Whisper White, Delightful Dijon, Always Artichoke
Designer Series Paper-

Ink -Basic Black Archival Stampin' Pad, Always Artichoke, Delightful Dijon (stamped off)
Other- Delicate White Doilies, Banner Triple punch

Freshly Made Sketches #247- a sketch by Shannon

I took a bit of a departure for this week's Freshly Made Sketches challenge. I don't usually use a lot of color or much DSP, but I went all for it this week. 

Here is my take on the sketch: 

Stampin' up! supplies used: 

Stamp sets: Thoughtful Branches (available in August)
Cardstock- Whisper White, Rich Razzleberry

Designer Series Paper- Blooms and Bliss

Ink -Sweet Sugarplum
Other-Layering Circles framelits, Banner triple punch