Sublime Sorbet

It's been a while since I participated in a blog sketch challenge, so I thought to give this one from Freshly Made Sketches a try. (FMS274).  You can find their blog here along with all the cards created with this sketch here:

http://freshlymadesketches.blogspot.com/2017/02/freshly-made-sketches-274-sketch-by-jen.html

Thanks Freshly Made Sketches for your inspirational sketch! Even though I chose to switch my card to landscape instead of keeping it portrait.

My sister-in-law has an RV where she has been traveling with her kids to see the 50 states. I thought the Sublime stamp set would be perfect for her. I paired the stamp set with a retired SU Designer Series Paper (DSP) -- Sweet Sorbet. 

I used an AquaPainter to color in the RV using colors within the DSP that I used.

Thanks for taking a peek!

Supplies Used:

Stamp Set - You're Sublime

Ink - Pool Party, Calypso Coral, Sahara Sand, Memento

Paper - Pool Party, Whisper White, Sweet Sorbet DSP

Accessories - Whisper White Grosgrain Ribbon, AquaPainter

Big Borders - FMS183

I decided to create another card using the sketch from the Freshly Made Sketches Blog (FMS183). I rotated this sketch this time.  You may view the challenge here and all the cards created with it here:

http://freshlymadesketches.blogspot.com/2015/04/freshly-made-sketches-183.html

I used two different stamp sets on this card - Borderettes and Big Day. The washi tape is from Sweet Dreams. And... I used the opposite side of the Honeycomb texture impressions embossing folder.

Thanks for taking a peek!

Supplies Used:

Stamp Sets - Big Day, Borderettes

Ink - Memento Ink, Hello Honey

Paper - Hello Honey, Basic Black, Whisper White

Accessories - Big Shot, Honeycomb TIEF, Sweet Dreams washi tape

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Wonderful Flower - FMS183

I have not played with the card sketch challenges in a while, but I do look at them and save them for future use for my cards.  This one from Freshly Made Sketches (FMS183) was posted a few weeks ago, and I'm just now playing with the sketch.  You may view the challenge here along with all the wonderful cards created with it here:

http://freshlymadesketches.blogspot.com/2015/04/freshly-made-sketches-183.html

Thanks for stopping by!

Supplies Used:

Stamp sets - Hardwood, Simply Wonderful, Flower Shop

Ink - Soft Suede

Paper - Blushing Bride, Pool Party, Old Olive, Soft Suede and Naturals White

Accessories - Big Shot, Flower Frenzy BigzL Die, Pansy Punch, glue dots

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Stylish Flurries - FMS150

Decided to work on a few challenges, as well as to create a few Christmas cards too!  When I saw the sketch on the Freshly Made Sketches blog (FMS150), I immediately thought of using the Festive Flurry stamp set.  Not sure if you can see on my photo, but I used the Stylish Stripes TIEF on the bottom strip.

You may view the Freshly Made Sketch Challenge here: http://freshlymadesketches.blogspot.com/2014/08/freshly-made-sketches-150-sketch-by.html

I'm a bit disappointed that I have ink smudges toward the top.  I had set the card aside and then went to pick it up to take a photo of it.....not noticing that I had ink on my thumb. I'm debating whether or not to redo the whole thing (it's that perfectionist in me). lol

Thanks for taking a look!

Supplies Used:

Stamp Set - Festive Flurry

Paper - Night of Navy, Whisper White

Ink - Night of Navy

Accessories - Big Shot, Stylish Stripes TIEF, Festive Flurry Framelits, Taffeta Ribbon (Silver), dimensionals, glue dots

Wooden Picnic Expression - FMS127

I saw this cute sketch on Freshly Made Sketches and just had to create something with it.  You may view the sketch along with all the other cards created with it here: 

FMS127

Here is the sketch I used:

I used a retired stamp called 'Picnic Parade' (bunny), since my niece (whom I made the card) loves bunnies!

Thanks for taking a peek!

Supplies Used: (Stampin' Up products, unless otherwise noted)
Stamp Sets - Picnic Parade (retired), Express Yourself, Hardwood
Paper - Melon Mambo, Perfect Plum, Sahara Sand, Whisper White
Ink - Early Espresso, Perfect Plum, Melon Mambo, Sahara Sand, Pink Pirouette
Accessories - Big Shot, Decorative Dots TIEF, Banners Framelits, Taffeta Ribbon (Melon Mambo), Blender Pen, glue dots, dimensionals

Wonderfall Greetings - FMS113

Such a beautiful simple sketch from the Freshly Made Sketch Blog (FMS113).  The challenge is over now, but still wanted to share with all of you where I got my inspiration from.

I used the Autumn Accents Die to cut out the leaves and then used my stamp-a-ma-jig to get the ink just so on each leaf.

Thanks for taking a peek!

Supplies Used:

Stamp sets - Wonderfall, Best of Greetings

Paper - More Mustard (retired), Old Olive, Cajun Craze, Early Espresso, Naturals Ivory, Crumb Cake

Ink - Early Espresso, Old Olive, Cajun Craze

Accessories - Big Shot, Autumn Accents Die, stamp-a-ma-jig

Hanging Frog - FMS108

My sister-in-law will be having hand surgery in a few weeks and wanted to create a cute card for her. She's fond of frogs, so (of course) I had to make a card with a frog on it!

It's Non-SU.... but it's so adorable!

I used a sketch I found on the Freshly Made Sketch blog (FMS108).  You may view their challenge here: http://freshlymadesketches.blogspot.com/2013/10/freshly-made-sketches-108-sketch-by.html

It's a older sketch (not current), but it definitely inspired me! Thanks.

Thanks for taking a peek!

Supplies Used

Stamps - Mini Mates (retired), Frogs (non-SU)

Paper - Old Olive, Early Espresso, More Mustard DSP, Whisper White

Ink - Early Espresso, Black Staz-on, Pistachio Pudding, Old Olive, Daffodil Delight, Pumpkin Pie, Baked Brown Sugar

Accessories - Big Shot, Apothecary Accents Framelits, Bitty Banners Framelits, Window Framelits, Square Lattice TIEF

Ruffled Christmas - FMS103

I liked the Freshly Made Sketch so much that I created another card with it! =)

I saw Lyssa Griffin Zwolanek's ruffled Christmas tree on Pinterest too, and had to create one of my own.  You may view her card here: http://songofmyheartstampers.typepad.com/song_of_my_heart_stampers/2013/09/christmas-trees-from-ruffle-stretch-trim.html

Thanks Lyssa!

Thanks for looking!

Supplies Used:

Stamp set - Sweet Essentials

Paper - Pistachio Pudding, Baked Brown Sugar, Neutrals White

Ink - Baked Brown Sugar

Accessories - Big Shot, Beautifully Baroque TIEF, Basic Pearls, glue dots, scissors, Stretched Ruffled Ribbon (Pistachio Pudding)

Winter Essentials - FMS100

I created this card using the Freshly Made Sketch (FMS1 and FMS100).  You may view the challenge on their blog here: http://freshlymadesketches.blogspot.com/2013/08/freshly-made-sketches-100-sketch-by.html

Congratulations on 100 sketches, Freshly Made Sketch!  I do have to say that these sketches on this blog.... along with many other blogs or websites with sketches have helped my creativity grow and expand (thinking outside the box) in cardmaking and scrapbooking! Truly inspiring!

Thanks for looking!

Supplies Used:

Stamp Sets - Sweet Essentials, Watercolor Winter

Paper - Real Red, Early Espresso, Whisper White, Garden Green DSP

Ink - Early Espresso

Accessories - Stamp-a-ma-jig, Satin Ribbon (Early Espresso), Secret Garden Framelits, Perfect Polka Dots TIEF, scissors, glue dot, dimensional

Medallion Greetings - FMS90

Using the Freshly Made Sketch (FMS90), I made this cute wedding card!

Here is the link to the Freshly Made Sketch blog: http://freshlymadesketches.blogspot.com/2013/06/freshly-made-sketches-90-sketch-by.html

I had a bit of trouble embossing the red piece, since the embossing folder went horizontal instead of the way you see here.  The edge of the embossing folder flattened a portion that I had just embossed.  I used a stylus tool (on the back of the piece) to pop the hearts back up.

Thanks for looking!

Supplies Used:

Stamp Sets - Daydream Medallions, Best of Greetings, Itty Bitty Banners

Paper - Naturals Ivory, Real Red

Ink - Soft Suede, Real Red

Accessories - Basic Pearls, Stamp-a-ma-jig, Big Shot, Floral Frames Framelits, Adorning Accents TIEF, dimensionals

Array of Flowers - FMS86

I created this card using one of the Freshly Made Sketch (FMS86).  You may view their site here:

http://freshlymadesketches.blogspot.com/2013/05/freshly-made-sketches-86-sketch-by-amy.html

I rotated the layout to landscape, and used rhinestones instead of a ribbon.  I also used new Stampin' Up! products from the 2013-2014 Catalog (available on June 1st)!

Supplies Used:

Stamp Sets - A Round Array, Best of Flowers

Paper - Smoky Slate, Strawberry Slush, Whisper White

Ink - Smoky Slate, Strawberry Slush

Accessories - Basic Rhinestones, Lacy Brocade TIEF, Big Shot, Dimensionals, Corner Round Punch, Small Scallop Punch

Birthday Garden - FMS70

I created this card using the Freshly Made Sketch Challenge (FMS70).  You may view the sketch and all the creations created with it here: http://freshlymadesketches.blogspot.com/2013/01/freshly-made-sketches-70-sketch-by-rita.html.

I really like this color combination.  Although, now that I look more closely....the woodgrain piece doesn't match up to the cardstock in the background.  I will definitely need to redo that piece before sending my birthday card out! LOL!  Ah....the life of a perfectionist! It's in all of us isn't it?

Thanks for looking!

Stamp Sets - Secret Garden, Itty Bitty Banners

Paper - Primrose Petals, Pink Pirouette, Always Artichoke, Sahara Sand

Ink - Primrose Petals

Accessories - Big Shot, Woodgrain TIEF, Perfect Polka Dots TIEF, Secret Garden Framelits, Bitty Banners Framelits, Apothecary Accents Framelits, glue dots, dimensionals 

Gentle Holiday

 
Starting to create my holiday cards.  I used this weeks' sketch at Freshly Made Sketches (FMS48) and  a past ColourQ Challenge (CQC58). Love those fall colors.
You may view all the projects made from the Freshly Made Sketches here:
http://freshlymadesketches.blogspot.com/2012/08/freshly-made-sketches-48-engineered-by.html
You may view all the projects made from the ColourQ Challenge here:
http://colourq.blogspot.com/2010/11/colourq-challenge-58.html

Thanks for stopping by!

Stamp sets - Gently Falling, Holiday Best
Paper - So Saffron, Early Espresso, Always Artichoke, Cajun Craze, Very Vanilla
Ink - Early Espresso, Always Artichoke, So Saffron, Cajun Craze
Accessories - Big Shot, Adorning Accents Edgelits, Houndstooth Embossing Folder, Taffeta Ribbon (Early Espresso), Glue Dot, stamp-a-ma-jig

Basic Wonder - FMS41

 


Working on a few cards this week, so I thought I'd utilize some sketches to help inspire my creativity! lol  I found this sketch (FMS41) on the Freshly Made Sketch website.  You can view all the projects created with this sketch here:
http://freshlymadesketches.blogspot.com/2012/06/freshly-made-sketches-41-sketch-from.html

Not sure if you can see the texture of the Polka Dots on my Eggplant piece.... my lighting must be off  when taking my pictures! lol
Thanks for looking!

Stamp set - Just Believe
Paper - Lucky Limeade, Elegant Eggplant, Wonder Wisteria, Whisper White
Ink - Lucky Limeade, Elegant Eggplant, Wonder Wisteria
Accessories - Ruffled Ribbon (Wonder Wisteria), Big Shot, Perfect Polka Dots Embossing Folder, Basic Pearls, Stamp-a-ma-jig, Dimensionals, scissors

Housewarming - FMS39

 

My brother just purchased a new house, and will be moving into his new home soon. I created this housewarming card for him incorporating the Freshly Made Sketch Challenge (FMS39). You may view all the cards created with this sketch here:
http://freshlymadesketches.blogspot.com/2012/06/freshly-made-sketches-39-sketch-from.html

I designed the house using My Digital Studio software (Stampin' Up!) using punches of several different shapes.
Thanks for looking!

Stamp set - Something to Celebrate
Paper - Crumb Cake, Early Espresso, Whisper White, Cajun Craze DSP
Ink - All in MDS...Crumb Cake, Early Espresso, Cajun Craze
Accessories - Big Shot, Houndstooth Texture Embossing Folder, Labels Collection Framelits

Enchanting Owl - FMS24

 


Such a classic sketch from this weeks' Freshly Made Sketches (FMS24). All cards created from this sketch may be found here: http://freshlymadesketches.blogspot.com/2012/02/freshly-made-sketches-24-sketch-by-rita.html
Thanks for looking!

Stamp sets - Just Celebrate
Paper - Pool Party, Soft Suede, Very Vanilla, Everyday Enchantment DSP, Daffodil Delight, Early Espresso
Ink - Calypso Coral
Accessories - Owl Two-Step Punch, My Digital Studio (Love Birds-embellishment), Ruffled Ribbon (Lucky Limeade), Everyday Enchantment Organdy Ribbon (Calypso Coral)

Adored Picnic - FMS21

 

My niece loves Bunnies, so, of course, I just had to create a bunny card for her birthday! I love this color combo together....reminds me of spring and flowers ready to bloom.  I used a Freshly Made Sketch (FMS21) for this card. You can view the sketch and all the cards created by this sketch here: http://freshlymadesketches.blogspot.com/2012/02/freshly-made-sketches-21-sketch-from.html

Thanks for looking!

Stamp set - Picnic Parade
Paper - Pink Pirouette, Certainly Celery, Whisper White
Ink - Brown Staz-on, Pink Pirouette, Certainly Celery
Ribbon - Certainly Celery Seam Binding
Accessories - Big Shot, Scallop Circle Die, Perfect Polka Dots Embossing Folder, Adorning Accents Edgelits and Embossing Folder, Dimensionals