Freshly Made Sketches #232- a sketch by Narelle

It has been a gorgeous weekend in Minnesota. Total summer weather. A couple weeks ago, we had about 3 days of beautiful spring weather, then it got cold again for weeks. I hope the same doesn't happen again! 

My oldest daughter had her first sleepover birthday party this weekend. It went well, but it's amazing how loud a few girls can be. I'm amazed I had any energy to make a card for this week's Freshly Made Sketches challenge. 

Here is my take on the sketch:

Stamp sets: And Many More, Papillon Potpourri

Cardstock- Whisper White, Basic Black, Melon Mambo, White Vellum
Designer Series Paper- Everyday Chick

Ink -Basic Black Archival Stampin' Pad
Other- Elegant Butterfly punch, Brayer, Rhinestone Basic jewels

Freshly Made Sketches #186- A sketch by Jen B.

It's been a long week. My husband was out of town all week for work, and each day was super busy. I felt like I was chauffeuring the kids everywhere. I was so tired that I was in bed by 9pm on Friday! It's funny to think there was a time that 9pm was when Friday night was just starting for me. 

I struggled with trying to come up with something for this week's Freshly Made Sketches challenge.

I fiddled around with a bunch of stuff and finally settled on this:

Stampin' up! supplies used: 

Stamp sets:Petal Potpourri, Painted Petals, Beautiful Bunch, And many more

Cardstock- Whisper White, Soft Suede, Mossy Meadow
Designer Series Paper-

Ink -Calypso Coral, Soft Suede, Mossy Meadow
Other:Fun Flower punch, Flower Medallion Punch, 1/2 inch circle punch

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