Retiring...

Penned & Painted is one of the sets retiring at the end of the 2016-2017 Stampin' Up! annual catalog. I've had it for a long time, but haven't used it yet, so no time like the present!

Stampin' up! supplies used: 

Stamp sets: Penned &Painted, Rose Wonder

Cardstock- Whisper White, Watermelon Wonder, Pear Pizzazz, Old Olive
Designer Series Paper- 

Ink - Basic Black Archival Stampin' Pad, Watermelon Wonder, Calypso Coral, Old Olive, Pear Pizzazz
Other- 

Freshly Made Sketches #283- a sketch by Jen B.

It is a beautiful, sunny Easter day in Minnesota. I was lucky to sneak in some time for card making today for this week's Freshly Made Sketches challenge. It has been a very busy few weeks, with little time for creating!😟

I'll be honest, I have a lot of difficulty with uneven layers. They never seem to work out right for me, but I gave it a try this week anyway.

Here is my take on the sketch:

It was hard to capture, but there is Wink of Stella over the entire flower. It pops a lot better in person.

Stampin' up! supplies used: 

Stamp sets: So in Love

Cardstock- Very Vanilla, Sahara Sand
Designer Series Paper- Falling in Love Designer Series Paper

Ink - Basic Black Archival Stampin' Pad, Blushing Bride
Other- Wink of Stella

Sale-a-bration card

I am digging on the Reverse Words set from Stampin' Up's Sale-a-bration flyer, so I made a card with it and the Carried Away Designer Series Paper. Each one can be free with a $50 purchase!

 

Stampin' up! supplies used: 

Stamp sets: Reverse Words

Cardstock- Whisper White, Smoky Slate
Designer Series Paper- Carried Away Designer Series Paper

Ink - Smoky Slate
Other- Rhinestone Basic Jewels

Freshly Made Sketches #279- a sketch by Rita

I thought one of the stamps in the Big on Birthdays set would be perfect for this week's Freshly Made Sketches challenge. I just had to figure out my color scheme, so I went with one of my favorites, Night of Navy and Daffodil Delight. They are bold and bright and seemed to fit with the bold, bright saying.

Here is my take on the sketch:

Stampin' up! supplies used: 

Stamp sets: Big on Birthdays, February 2017 Many Happy Birthdays Paper Pumpkin kit

Cardstock- Whisper White, Night of Navy, Daffodil Delight
Designer Series Paper- Floral Boutique Designer Series Paper

Ink - Night of Navy
Other- Banner punch (retired)

Freshly Made Sketches #278- a sketch by Jen M.

We "sprung forward" today to a snowy day in Minnesota. A good day to stay indoors and get crafty! I chose a springtime theme for this week's Freshly Made Sketches challenge, hoping Mother Nature takes the hint.

Here is my take on the sketch: 

Stampin' up! supplies used: 

Stamp sets: Basket Bunch

Cardstock- Whisper White, Crumb Cake, Cucumber Crush, Sweet Sugarplum, Mint Macaron
Designer Series Paper- Succulent Garden Designer Series Paper

Ink - Basic Black Archival Stampin' Pad, Sweet Sugarplum, Mint Macaron
Other- Basket Builder Framelits

Freshly Made Sketches #275 - a sketch by Narrelle

I thought this week's Freshly Made Sketches sketch was perfect for a graduation card. I get a lot of requests from my friends and co-workers for graduation card, so I figured I better get a head start on getting some done!

Here is my take on the sketch:

Stampin' up! supplies used: 

Stamp sets: Teeny Tiny Wishes

Cardstock- Whisper White, Basic Black
Designer Series Paper- Neutrals Designer Series Paper Stack

Ink - Basic Black Archival Stampin' Pad
Other- Stars Framelits

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-