Freshly Made Sketches #274- a sketch by Jen B.

I hadn't tried out the new Celebrations Duo Textured Impressions Embossing Folders from the Stampin' Up! Occasions catalog yet. It is so cool how it debosses and you can stamp over the image! I tried it out for this week's Freshly Made Sketches challenge. 

Here is my take on the sketch: 

Stampin' up! supplies used: 

Stamp sets: Happy Celebrations

Cardstock- Whisper White, Emerald Envy, Dapper Denim
Designer Series Paper- 

Ink - Basic Black Archival Stampin' Pad, Emerald Envy, Dapper Denim
Other- Celebrations Duo Textured Impressions Embossing Folder, Banner Triple punch

Freshly Made Sketches #273- a sketch by Karren

I thought about doing a football theme for this week's Freshly Made Sketches challenge since it's Super Bowl weekend. Then I thought, nah, I'll go with butterflies instead!

Here is my take on the sketch:

Stampin' up! supplies used: 

Stamp sets: Papillon Potpourri, Build a Birthday

Cardstock- Whisper White, Basic Black, Melon Mambo
Designer Series Paper- Pop of Pink Specialty Designer Series Paper

Ink - Basic Black Archival Stampin' Pad,
Other-Elegant Butterfly punch, Classic Label punch

Freshly Made Sketches # 272- a sketch by Cecile

The end of January always signals spring for me. Even though we have a ways to go before spring, I think once we get through the dreariness of January, it can only get better! This week's Freshly Made Sketches challenge had me thinking of spring flowers.

Here is my take on the sketch:

Stampin' up! supplies used: 

Stamp sets: Flower Patch, Mixed Borders, Papillon Potpourri

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

Ink - Basic Black Archival Stampin' Pad, Calypso Coral, CrumbCake
Other-Bitty Butterfly punch, Flower Fair Framelits, Layering Circles Framelits

I love dragonflies....

I think I may have a favorite set in the new Stampin' Up! Occasions catalog. I have always loved dragonflies, so how could I possibly resist the Dragonfly Dreams bundle? 

Here is a card I made with the thinlits from the bundle:

Stampin' up! supplies used: 

Stamp sets: Better Together, Gorgeous Grunge

Cardstock- Whisper White, Mint Macaron
Designer Series Paper- Blooms & Bliss

Ink - Basic Black Archival Stampin' Pad, Island Indigo
Other- Detailed Dragonfly Thinlets, Rhinestone Basic Jewels

Freshly Made Sketches #270- a sketch by Kim

I absolutely love the Hey, Chick stamp set in the Stampin' Up! sale-a-bration catalog that I used for this week's Freshly Made Sketches challenge. Even better that it's free with a $50 purchase!

Here is my take on the sketch:

Stampin' up! supplies used: 

Stamp sets: Hey Chick, Designer Tee, Delicate Details 

Cardstock- Crumb Cake, Basic Black
Designer Series Paper- 

Ink - Basic Black Archival Stampin' Pad, Crumb Cake

Other- Real Red and Daffodil Delight Stampin' Write Markers

Freshly Made Sketches #269- A sketch by Linda

The Stampin' Up Occasion catalog is now live! I had a hard time deciding what stamp set to use from the new catalog for this week's Freshly Made Sketches. I finally settled on Balloon Adventures because it seems fun and bright, which is badly needed in the brutal cold Minnesota January! 

Here is my take on the sketch:

Stampin' up! supplies used: 

Stamp sets: Balloon Adventures

Cardstock- Whisper White, Tangerine Tango
Designer Series Paper- 

Ink - Basic Black Archival Stampin' Pad, Tangerine Tango, Pacific Point
Other- Party Animal Designer Washi tape
 

Freshly Made Sketches #268- a sketch by Jen M

Happy New Year! I am super excited that the Stampin' Up! Occasions catalog goes live in just a few days. I'm loving all the fun stuff in it! The Cool Treats suite that I used of this week's Freshly Made Sketches challenge is so cute, and I think I will be using it a lot this spring. 

Here is my take on the sketch: 

Stampin' up! supplies used: 

Stamp sets: Cool Treats

Cardstock- Whisper White, Crumb Cake, Calypso Coral
Designer Series Paper-  Tasty Treats Designer Series Paper

Ink - Basic Black Archival Stampin' Pad, Calypso Coral, Crumb Cake, Chocolate Chip
Other- 

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