Freshly Made Sketches #170- a sketch by Jen M.

Valentine's day is sneaking up on me. I haven't even thought about what my girls will do for their class valentine's yet. I decided to go with that theme for this week's Freshly Made Sketches challenge.

Here is my take on the sketch:

Stampin' up! supplies used: 

Stamp sets: You plus Me

Cardstock- Whisper White, Real Red, Basic Black
Designer Series Paper-

Ink -Momento Black, Real Red marker
Other-Confetti Heart Border punch, 1/4 cotton ribbon

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Freshly Made Sketches #168- a sketch by Amy

I've been itching to use my new products from the Stampin' Up! Occasions catalog, so I got to it for this week's Freshly Made Sketches challenge.

 Here is my take on the sketch:

Stampin' up! supplies used: 

Stamp sets: Petal Potpourri (Occasions catalog), Beautiful Bunch, Simply Wonderful (sale-a-bration catalog)

Cardstock- Whisper White, Blackberry Bliss, Wild Wasabi
Designer Series Paper-Painted Blooms

Ink - Blackberry Bliss, Wild Wasabi
Other-Flower Medallion punch, Fun Flower punch, 1/2 inch circle punch, On Film thinlets

Freshly Made Sketches #167- a sketch by Narelle

It's been awhile since I've made any cards. December was a blur. My husband and I surprised our daughters with a trip to Florida. They were in complete shock. I don't think they actually believed us until they were on the plane.

We hit Disney and Universal Studios. It was a really fun 7 days, but exhausting. Luckily, I did a lot of Christmas prep before the trip because I was really worn out when I got back. I love the holiday season, but am always glad when they are over. Even though winter is technically just starting, but after the holidays are done, I feel like spring is on the way. The stores already have spring things on display. Target had swimsuits out! I am super excited about the new Stampin' Up! occasions catalog. It is fabulous, and the cover just screams spring.  The designer series papers are gorgeous too. I used some of the new paper on my card for this week's Freshly Made Sketches challenge. 

Here is my take on the sketch:

Yesterday was my 11th anniversary, so I decided to kill two birds with one stone. 


Stampin' up! supplies used: 

Stamp sets: Teeny Tiny Wishes

Cardstock- Whisper White, Basic Black, Real Red
Designer Series Paper-Stacked with Love designer series paper pack

Ink - Momento Black
Other-Perfect Polka Dots embossing folder

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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