Freshly Made Sketches Challenge #485

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Happy Wednesday!  I hope you have been having a great start to your week so far!  My husband just arrived at our new home in Alberta.  We don't actually take possession of it until Thursday but he stopped by to get a picture just to show us he made it safely.  He had a 3000+ km drive (took him well over 30 hours) to get there.  He was by himself though he had a coworker driving behind him for most of it.  I was so relieved when he got there safe and sound.  Now for the excitement of a new house!  

We have a great new sketch this week at Freshly Made Sketches!  Our hostess this week is the incredible Judy Rozema!  Judy's cards are always so beautiful.  Head over to her blog to check them out!

I needed some sympathy cards.  I have been asked by a friend to make a bunch up for her.  Then I realized that I needed one for myself as well.  I saw the Peony Garden DSP sitting there and knew it would be perfect.  This paper is so beautiful and I'm sad to use it up BUT I've been putting more effort into actually using my paper instead of hoarding it!!!  We'll see how long that lasts!

Supplies:

Cardstock: Whisper White, Gray Granite, Granny Apple Green, Cucumber Crush, Black, Petal Pink

DSP: Peony Garden

Stamps: Prized Peony

Ink: Basic Black

Other: Peony Dies, Stitched So Sweetly Dies, Dimensionals

Thanks so much for stopping by today!  I hope you'll head over to the Freshly Made Sketches and join in our challenge this week.  The Design Team has created some amazing cards that will definitely inspire you.  

Have an amazing day!

Jen

 

Freshly Made Sketches Challenge #479

Hello!

Happy Wednesday!  I completely spaced on my post today.  I usually write them the night before but a few things happened yesterday that made me think that yesterday was actually Wednesday.  My days are so mixed up.  I am hoping that at some point my brain will start working again!

We have a great new sketch today at Freshly Made Sketches!  Our hostess this week is the incredible Kim Singdahlsen!  Kim's cards are always so beautiful and she has the most amazing collection of stamps and dies!  Head on over to her blog to check them out!

I didn't have much time to make this card.  It came down to the wire.  I was a little stressed because I couldn't quite figure out what to do.  That's what happens when you leave it to the last minute!  I wanted to use the Pierced Blooms again because honestly, I just love them!  I thought I'd make the card black, white and silver but that didn't happen.  I finally reached for a piece of the Peony Garden DSP (which is retiring soon) and I was off to the races!

Supplies:

Cardstock: Basic Gray, Whisper White, Silver

DSP: Peony Garden

Stamps: Many Messages

Ink: Basic Black

Other: Pierced Blooms Dies, Messages Dies, Dimensionals

Thanks again for stopping by.  I'm so sorry that I didn't get my act together sooner and get this blog post up!  I need to do better because I'm the hostess next week!  

Please head over to the Freshly Made Sketches blog page and see the beautiful cards the Design Team has come up with!

Have an amazing day!

Jen

Freshly Made Sketches Challenge #472

Hello!

Happy Wednesday!  The kids here are back in school physically and we're supposed to end our lockdown today (or tomorrow?  I can't remember)!  Not entirely sure what that means but I'm hoping they open a few more stores and maybe even let hairdressers and barbers open!  I know three boys who are in desperate need of a hair cut!  When I picked my oldest up from high school on Monday I discovered that ALL the boys are in the same boat!  Haircuts needed all around!

We have a fun new sketch this week at Freshly Made Sketches!  Our hostess this week is the one and only Narelle Farrugia!  Narelle's cards are always breathtaking and her creativity amazes me!  Head on over to her blog and prepare to be wowed!  

Okay, so let's be honest.  You know this sketch totally threw me.  I tried to do Valentine's cards and then other different cards and nothing I wanted looked right.  I'm still not overly thrilled with the final product but what can you do?  I ran out of time to create something else!

Supplies:

Cardstock: Whisper White, Grey Granite

DSP: Peony Garden

Stamps: Prized Peony, Sweet Celebration (Lil Inkers)

Other: Peony dies, Wink of Stella, Celebrate Script Die (Taylored Expressions), Celebrate Backer Die (Taylored Expressions)

Thanks so much for stopping by today!  Please head over to the Freshly Made Sketches blog and check out a slew of fabulous cards! 

I hope you'll join in our challenge and I hope you have an amazing week!

Jen

 

Freshly Made Sketches Challenge #465

Hello!

Happy Wednesday! I hope you're having a great week!  Can you believe Christmas is just over two weeks away?!  I need to get started on my wrapping.  I also have a few Christmas cards to finish up this week - thankfully they're not for me!  Our tree finally got up and while we decorated we sipped on hot chocolate made from hot chocolate bombs.  Okay, this was seriously the best hot chocolate I have had in my entire life.  A local lady makes them and sells them and they were absolutely incredible.  My kids were licking their cups.  The best part was that as you poured the boiling hot milk over them and they opened, marshmallows popped out!  It doesn't take much to amuse me these days!!

We have a great new sketch this week at Freshly Made Sketches! Our hostess this week is the super talented Jacquie Southas!  Jacquie makes gorgeous cards so I know you'll have to head over to her blog to check them out! 

 So, as you can probably guess, this is not my first card.  I had made my original card days ago.  I stared at it for a while and then decided I didn't like it.  I whipped up another one to make up for my first lack lustre performance!  I had a card with some poppies on it sitting on my desk and it reminded me of just how much I love the poppies!

Supplies:

Cardstock: Gray Granite, Whisper White, Granny Apple Green, Cucumber Crush

DSP: Peony Garden

Stamps: Peaceful Moments

Ink: Basic Black

Other: Poppy Moments Dies, Stitched So Sweetly Dies, Tag Die (No idea where this came from), Gray Granite Shimmer Ribbon, Frosted Epoxy Droplets, Dimensionals

Thanks so much for stopping by today.  I hope you'll head over to the Freshly Made Sketches blog and join our challenge this week.  The Design Team has done an incredible job at creating cards to inspire so make sure you check those out!

Have an amazing day!

Jen

Freshly Made Sketches Challenge #458

Hello!

Happy Wednesday!!!  I hope you're having a great start to your week!  I bought my first Christmas present yesterday.  Actually, I guess that's not entirely true.  I bought a book for my youngest a week or so ago but I picked up a present for my husband today.  I had to hide it in my son's closet because I didn't know where else to put it.  Ugh.  I must remind myself to tell my son or he'll wonder what is going on!  Thankfully he's old enough to keep it a secret!

We have a great new sketch this week at Freshly Made Sketches!  Our hostess this week is the amazing Kim Singdahlsen!  Kim creates the most beautiful cards!  She is what I would call an enabler!  I often use her cards to make Christmas lists!!!

 As you can imagine, this is not my first card!  I attempted a Christmas card but...as you can see that did not happen!  I opted for the Peony Garden DSP because it's so pretty and I wanted some nice soft colours paired together!  At first I hadn't added the flower but thought the card looked a little naked so went back and added it in.  I coloured it with the Petal Pink Stampin Blends.

Supplies:

Cardstock: Whisper White, Gray Granite

DSP: Peony Garden

Stamps: Prized Peony, Itty Bitty Birthdays

Ink: Gray Granite, Memento Black

Other: Dainty Diamonds Textured Embossing Folder, Stampin Blends,  Peony Dies, Gray Granite Shimmer Ribbon, Golf Club Dies, Elegant Faceted Gems, Dimensionals

Thanks so much for stopping by today!  If you want to see some truly amazing cards, you'll head over to the Freshly Made Sketches blog and check out the cards that the Design Team created!  

We can't wait to see what you create this week!

Have an amazing day!

Jen

Freshly Made Sketches Challenge #456

Hello!

Happy Wednesday!  I hope you're having an amazing week!  Our week has started well.  We're having some warmer weather and it's just lovely out!  Now, this is my idea of fall!  We will be celebrating Canadian Thanksgiving this coming weekend!  I can't believe it's Thanksgiving already!  I've got my turkey and all the fixings so I guess I will be cooking up a storm!!  I love turkey so it's all worth it!

We have a great new sketch at Freshly Made Sketches this week!  Our hostess is the amazing Jennifer Timko!  Jen is a colouring queen and her cards are absolutely gorgeous!  You need to head over to her blog and check them out!

 So, I saw my Peony Garden DSP sitting there and decided that it would be perfect!  I wasn't quite in the Christmas card making mood so flowers and birthdays it was!  

Supplies:

Cardstock: Petal Pink, Whisper White

DSP: Peony Garden

Stamps: So Sentimental

Ink: Basic Black

Other: Silver Thread, Elegant Faceted Gems, Gray Granite Shimmer Ribbon, Sweetly Stitched Dies, Peony Dies, Dimensionals

Thanks so much for stopping by today!  I know you'll want to see what the Design Team has created so head on over to the Freshly Made Sketches blog! 

Have an amazing day!

Jen