Freshly Made Sketches #336 - A Sketch by Jen M.

I've had very little time or motivation for card making lately. I was excited to have some time to myself today to get a card done for this week's Freshly Made Sketches challenge. My motivation was having to actually buy my mother a Mother's day card that cost $7.50. I wish I had found the time to make her one, but I did find one that made her cry!

Here is my take on the sketch:

Stampin' up! supplies used: 

Stamp sets: Oh So Eclectic, Southern Serenade

Cardstock- Whisper White, Berry Burst, Old Olive
Designer Series Paper-  

Ink -Sweet Sugarplum, Berry Burst
Other- Rhinestone Basic Jewels, Eclectic Layers Thinlets

Freshly Made Sketches #329 - A Sketch by Kim

I wanted to do a card with the retiring In Colors. I thought the Definitely Dahlia stamp in Sweet Sugarplum was perfect for this week's Freshly Made Sketches challenge. I am looking forward to the the 2018-2020 In Colors, but will miss Sweet Sugarplum.

Here is my take on the sketch:

Stampin' up! supplies used: 

Stamp sets: Definitely Dahlia, Soft Sayings Card Kit

Cardstock- Whisper White, Sweet Sugarplum
Designer Series Paper-  

Ink - Basic Black Archival Stampin' Ink, Sweet Sugarplum
Other- Rhinestone Basic Jewels

Freshly Made Sketches #323 - A Sketch by Karren

I really like when there is black and white Designer Series Paper, so I was super excited about the Petal Passion DSP. It can be used with almost any other color, or just those two, which is what I did for this week's Freshly Made Sketches challenge. 

Here is my take on the sketch: 

Stampin' up! supplies used: 

Stamp sets: Petal Palette

Cardstock- Whisper White, Basic Black
Designer Series Paper-  Petal Passion DSP

Ink - Basic Black Archival Stampin' Ink
Other- Petals & More Thinlets

Freshly Made Sketches #322 - A Sketch by Cécile

The Lots of Lavender stamp set from the Sale-a-bration catalog has me longing for spring. Especially when it's 2 degrees outside! I thought it would work well for this week's Freshly Made Sketches challenge. I hope the ground hog was wrong this year. Six more weeks of winter doesn't sound too good. Bring on spring!!

Here is my take on the sketch:

Stampin' up! supplies used: 

Stamp sets: Lots of Lavender, Better Together

Cardstock- Whisper White, Perfect Plum
Designer Series Paper- 

Ink - Basic Black Archival Stampin' Ink, Perfect Plum, Old Olive, Pink Pirouette
Other-

Freshly Made Sketches #319 - A Sketch by Rita

It has been a long time since I've done any card making. I took the whole month of December off because I was busy with other things. I then found myself somewhat uninspired to do anything. I took some time today to try and get my mojo back with this week's Freshly Made Sketches challenge. 

Here is my take on the sketch:

 

Stampin' up! supplies used: 

Stamp sets: Sure Do Love You, Heart Happiness

Cardstock- Whisper White, Smoky Slate, Powder Pink
Designer Series Paper- 

Ink - Smoky Slate, Powder Pink, Blushing Bride, Pear Pizazz
Other-Lots To Love Box Framelits

Freshly Made Sketches #314 - A Sketch by Narelle

I've not had a lot of time for card making this month. The nice 4 day weekend gave me the opportunity to get in my craft room and get busy! This week's Freshly Made Sketches challenge gave me the inspiration I needed to get going. 

Here is my take on the sketch:

Stampin' up! supplies used: 

Stamp sets: Merry Patterns, Carols of Christmas

Cardstock- Whisper White, Real REd
Designer Series Paper- Quilted Christmas 6x6 DSP

Ink - Basic Black Archival Stampin' Ink, Real Red
Other-Card Front Builder Thinlets, Layering Circles Framlets, Rhinestone Basic Jewels

CAS(E) this Sketch #247

I haven't had much time lately for card making.October through the first week of November is the busiest time for me. I did get to spend this last week in Florida for work, so that was nice. I did have to miss Stampin' Up On Stage though. 

I've been wanting to use the Winter Wonder embossing folder for awhile. The sketch for this week's CAS(E) this Sketch was the perfect opportunity to use it. 

Here is my take on the sketch:

The silver foil is difficult to photograph. I guess you have to take my word for it that it looks better than it does in the photo.

 

Stampin' up! supplies used: 

Stamp sets: Snowflakes Sentiments

Cardstock- Whisper White, Silver Foil Sheet
Designer Series Paper- 

Ink - Versamark
Other-Winter Wonder Textured Impressions Embossing Folder, Silver Stampin' Emboss Powder, Rhinestone Basic Jewels

CAS(E) this Sketch #242

The weather in Minnesota has been pretty warm so far this fall, but the leaves are still turning colors and falling to the ground. The enormous amount of leaves in our yard this weekend inspired my card for this week's CAS(E) this Sketch challenge. 

Here is my take on the sketch: 

Stampin' up! supplies used: 

Stamp sets: Vintage Leaves, Sheltering Tree

Cardstock- Very Vanilla, Crumb Cake, Early Espresso
Designer Series Paper- 

Ink - Cajun Craze
Other-1/4" Copper Trim, Leaflets Framelits


 

Freshly Made Sketches #306- a sketch by Jen M.

It's been close to 90 degrees for the past 3-4 days in Minnesota, so why not do a Christmas card for this week's Freshly Made Sketches challenge! Honestly, the first day of Autumn arrives and it's hotter than it was most of the summer. Nice excuse to stay indoors and make cards!

Here is my take on the sketch: 

Stampin' up! supplies used: 

Stamp sets: Carols of Christmas, Holly Berry Happiness

Cardstock- Whisper White, Cherry Cobbler, Garden Green
Designer Series Paper- Be Merry DSP

Ink - Basic Black Archival Stampin' Ink, Cherry Cobbler
Other-Holly Berry Builder punch

Freshly Made Sketches #305- a sketch by Amy

My daughter started looking for Halloween costumes this weekend, so that inspired me to make a Halloween card for this week's Freshly Made Sketches challenge.

Here is my take on the sketch:

If you are not into making Halloween cards, the bat can be switched out for a Pumpkin Pie flower to make any other type of card.

Stampin' up! supplies used: 

Stamp sets: Spooky Cat

Cardstock- Very Vanilla, Pumpkin Pie, Basic Black
Designer Series Paper- Spooky Night DSP

Ink - Basic Black Archival Stampin' Ink
Other-Home Sweet Home Thinlets

Freshly Made Sketches #304- a sketch by Narelle

I saw some gorgeous sunflowers the other day, which inspired my card for this week's Freshly Made Sketches challenge.

Here is my take on the sketch: 

Stampin' up! supplies used: 

Stamp sets: Soft Sayings

Cardstock- Very Vanilla, Crushed Curry, Early Espresso, Always Artichoke
Designer Series Paper- Painted Autumn DSP

Ink - Early Espresso
Other-Layering Circles Framelits, Eastern Medallions thinlits, Leaflets Framelits, 3/8 Mini Chevron Ribbon

CAS(E) this Sketch! #236

It's hard to think of doing Christmas Cards in August already, but I immediately thought of a Christmas tree when I saw the sketch for CAS(E) this sketch! #236. I love the layered look of this tree!

Here is my take on the sketch: 

Stampin' up! supplies used: 

Stamp sets: Season Like Christmas
Cardstock- Whisper White, Old Olive, Real Red

Designer Series Paper- Quilted Christmas 6x6 DSP

Ink - Chocolate Chip, Pear Pizazz, Old Olive, Real Red
Other-

Fab Friday #119

I was going to play with some of my goodies from my Stampin' Up! 2017 Holiday catalog preorder, but I thought this sentiment from Big on Birthdays would work well for the Fab Friday 119 sketch.

Here is my take on the sketch:

Stampin' up! supplies used: 

Stamp sets:Big on Birthdays
Cardstock- Whisper White, Berry Burst, Basic Black

Designer Series Paper- 

Ink - Basic Black Archival Stampin' Ink
Other-1" circle punch, Basics Pack 1 washi tape