Freshly Made Sketches #205- a sketch by Rita

I am barely getting my card in on time for this week's Freshly Made Sketches challenge. Good thing I went really simple on this card.

Here is my take on the sketch: 

Stampin' up! supplies used: 

Stamp sets:Another Thank You

Cardstock- Whisper White, Tip Top Taupe, Basic Black 
Designer Series Paper-Go Wild Designer Series Paper Stack

Ink -Archival Basic Black
Other-Banner Framelits, 1" Dotted Lace Trim

Freshly Made Sketches #204- a sketch by Jen T.

I've had kind of a creative block lately. I've been too busy to work on any cards, which is okay because I really didn't want to anyway. I often will think of ideas during my work day or see color combinations I'd like to try out on a card. Lately, it's been nothing. No inspiration to speak of. I figured I'd try to force it a little on this week's Freshly Made Sketches challenge.

  
Here is my take on the sketch:

 

Stampin' up! supplies used: 

Stamp sets:Festival of Trees, Wondrous Wreath

Cardstock- Whisper White, Real Red
Designer Series Paper-Merry Moments

Ink -Real Red, Mossy Meadow
Other-Winter Wonderland washi tape, Tree punch, Itty Bitty Accents punch, Gold glimmer paper

Freshly Made Sketches #202- a sketch by Amy

It's been hot and humid in Minnesota since September started.  We've been so lucky this summer that there hasn't been a lot of this type of weather. I feel less guilty about spending the last few days of summer indoors when it's like this outside. It's been Barbie-ville in my living room the past couple days, with various neighbor girls joining in the fun. Keeps my girls busy so I can get crafty. 

As soon as I saw Amy's sketch for this week's Freshly Made Sketches challenge, I immediately knew I wanted to use the Joyful Season set from Stampin' Up!'s holiday catalog. I love the sketchy watercolor feel of it (even though it's still too early for me to start thinking about Christmas).

Here is my take on the sketch:

Stampin' up! supplies used: 

Stamp sets:Joyful Season

Cardstock- Whisper White, Cherry Cobbler
Designer Series Paper-

Ink -Cherry Cobbler, Archival Black, Chocolate Chip, Crushed Curry
Other-

Freshly Made Sketches #201- a sketch by Narelle

The Minnesota State Fair started this past Thursday. It is a 10 day event that basically signals the end of summer around here. It goes through Labor day and school starts that next day (for most of the state). This summer has been absolutely wonderful! I hate to see it end, but fall truly is my favorite time of year. I love the colors, the cooler weather and of course Halloween! 

For this week's Freshly Made Sketches challenge, I got out the super cute "Acorny Thank You" stamp set from Stampin' Up!'s" holiday catalog. With the last name McNutt, I have to embrace any set with a squirrel or nuts in it. 

Here is my take on the sketch:

Stampin' up! supplies used: 

Stamp sets: Acorny Thank You

Cardstock- Whisper White, Soft Suede
Designer Series Paper- Into the Woodsy DSP

Ink -Soft Suede, Early Espresso, Tangelo Twist
Other-Linen Thread, Acorn builder punch, 2" Circle punch, Woodgrain embossing folder

Freshly Made Sketches 200!

This week is Freshly Made Sketches 200th sketch! A big thank you to all the members of the design team for all their inspirational sketches. Your sketches have helped me immensely!

I broke down and did a Christmas card for this week's sketch. Even though I think it's way too early to start thinking about Christmas, this sketch had me gravitating to my new Christmas stamps, so I went with it. 

Here is my take on the sketch:

Stampin' up! supplies used: 

Stamp sets: Reason for the Season, Project Life Seasonal Snapshot 2015

Cardstock- Whisper White, Cherry Cobbler, Mossy Meadow
Designer Series Paper-

Ink - Archival Basic Black, Cherry Cobbler, Mossy Meadow, Gold Encore(retired)
Other-Mini Treat Bag Thinlits


 

Freshly Made Sketches #199- a sketch by Karren

For this week's Freshly Made Sketches challenge, I finally got around to using the new You've Got This stamp set. I've had it for months now and keep meaning to use it, but never seem to pick it up. Sometimes you just need the right inspiration first, and Karren's sketch felt so perfect for this set.

Here is my take on the sketch:

Stampin' up! supplies used: 

Stamp sets: You've Got This, Perfect Pennants

Cardstock- Whisper White, Tip Taupe Taupe
Designer Series Paper- Go Wild Designer Series Paper Stack

Ink - Tip Taupe Taupe, Archival Basic Black
Other-Handheld Stapler, silver mini staples, Banners Framelits

Freshly Made Sketches #198- a sketch by Cindy L.

I was so excited to play with some of my new products form the Stampin' Up! holiday catalog for this week's Freshly Made Sketches challenge, but I cannot bring myself to do any Christmas projects yet. This has been such a perfect summer in Minnesota. I do not want to think of the winter to come just yet!

 

Here is my take on the sketch: 

 

Stampin' up! supplies used: 

Stamp sets: Cheer All Year, Gorgeous Grunge

Cardstock- Whisper White, Chocolate Chip
Designer Series Paper

Ink - Cajun Craze, Hello Honey, Chocolate Chip
Other-Linen Thread, Gold Basic Metal buttons

Freshly Made Sketches #196- a sketch by Cindy

I just got back from Stampin' Up's Inspire, Create, Share 2015 a couple hours ago. I am full of inspiration and cannot wait until my product premiere pre-order (say that 3 times fast) arrives! I am taking my oldest daughter to the One Direction concert in a few hours, so I had to rush to get a card done for this week's Freshly Made Sketches challenge.

Here is my take on the sketch:

Blendabilities would have worked so well on this flower, but I tried to make do with my blender pen. I also wish I had some of the Venetian Crochet trim. I could've sworn I had some, but I couldn't find it anywhere. I used some Very Vanilla seam binding ribbon and just folded it to fake a ruffle.

Stampin' up! supplies used: 

Stamp sets: Best Thoughts (hostess set), Butterfly Basics

Cardstock- Very Vanilla, Blackberry Bliss, Always Artichoke
Designer Series Paper-Farmers Market DSP

Ink -Archival Basic Black, Blackberry Bliss, Always Artichoke marker
Other-Very Vanilla seam binding ribbon

 

Freshly Made Sketches #195- a sketch by Kim

I've been busy this weekend getting ready to head to Salt Lake City for the Stampin' Up! convention. I'm super excited to get the new holiday catalog and all the wonderful demonstrations. 

 I managed to sneak in a card for this week's Freshly Made Sketches challenge.

Here is my take on the sketch:

Stampin' up! supplies used: 

Stamp sets:Petal Potpourri, One Big Meaning

Cardstock- Whisper White, Mossy Meadow
Designer Series Paper-

Ink -Mossy Meadow, Hello Honey, Delightful Dijon
Other- Rhinestone basic jewels, flower medallion punch, fun flower punch


 

Freshly Made Sketches #193- a sketch by Rita

It has been such a beautiful Fourth of July weekend.  I hated to break away from the outdoor activities to make cards, but I haven't done anything creative in over 2 weeks. My cousin offered to take my kids to a movie this afternoon, so I figured I better get at  this week's Freshly Made Sketches challenge while I had the free time.

Here is my take on the sketch: 

Stampin' up! supplies used: 

Stamp sets: Papillion Potpourri, Sheltering Tree

Cardstock- Whisper White, Tip Top Taupe, Watermelon Wonder
Designer Series Paper- In Color 2015-2017 Designer Series Paper Pack

Ink -Watermelon Wonder, Tip Top Taupe
Other- Rhinestone basic jewels, Elegant Butterfly Punch

Freshly Made Sketches #191- a sketch by Jen T.

I've had the Another Thank You stamp set for so long, and had never used the awesomely huge thank you stamp. I thought the sketch for this week's Freshly Made sketches challenge was the perfect opportunity to remedy that!

Here is my take on the sketch:

Stampin' up! supplies used: 

Stamp sets: Another Thank You

Cardstock- Whisper White
Designer Series Paper- Everyday Chic DSP

Ink -Versamark
Other-Black Stampin' emboss powder, Rhinestone basic jewels

Freshly Made Sketches #190- a sketch by Amy

For this week's Freshly Made Sketches challenge, I figured I better knock out a father's day card. 

Here is my take on the sketch:

 

Stampin' up! supplies used: 

Stamp sets:Guy Greetings, Because You Care (retired)

Cardstock- Whisper White, Chocolate Chip
Designer Series Paper- Neutrals Designer Series Paper Stack

Ink -Chocolate Chip
Other-Deco Labels framelits, Banner Triple punch 

Freshly Made Sketches #189- a sketch by Narelle

I'm probably beating a dead horse with this color combination, but I thought the sketch for this week's Freshly Made Sketches challenge would be a perfect graduation card.

Here is my take on the sketch:

Stampin' up! supplies used: 

Stamp sets: B.Y.O.P., Something to say

Cardstock- Whisper White, Basic Black
Designer Series Paper-

Ink -Momento Black, Gold Metallic Encore
Other-Gold Glimmer paper, Stars framelits