I am so happy so see Freshly Made Sketches return from their holiday hiatus! Of course, everyone needs a break but I have been itching to get back to sketches! lol And they did not disappoint, they are back with a super fun, simple sketch from Amy.
I’m also playing along with the Anything-Goes-As Long-As-It’s-New challenge over at NBUS (never-before-used-schtuff):
So cute!
After much pondering, this is what I created with the sketch:
The first thing I did was find three patterned papers that I wanted to use for my layers. Then to choose a stamp set…so many choices! I finally narrowed it down to one stamp set, Favorite Flowers by Simon Says Stamp. I chose it because it had scribbled flower stamps and I thought they matched the patterned paper that I ended up lining the envelope with.
I actually purchased this stamp set a little while ago, just for the scribbled flowers. But when the stamp set came, I just stared at it and had no inspiration. Zero, ziltch, nada. I’ve been pulling it out, looking at it, and putting it back for weeks. Finally, with this card, I just decided to start stamping and see what happened!
I’m SO pleased with how it turned out. I just stamped randomly, with no pattern in mind, adding things to balance it all out. I must have used a zillion inks!
I forgot to mention that I ran all my papers through my Big Shot with one of the Stitched Rectangle Mats from Lil’ Inker. I just love the bit of detail the stitching provides!
And if you haven’t read any of my previous posts, you need a MISTI. Most Incredible Stamp Tool Ever. And it is. Watch the video and then order yours. If you are a stamper, you need it. I can’t believe how wonderfully easy it is to use and how perfectly it stamps!!
So there’s my card for today…I love it! I think it looks like a party is going to be going on!! And can be used for so many celebratory events from making the team, or getting your driver’s license, to finding out you are pregnant to getting that raise/new job! Cute, simple and easy to mail 🙂
Thanks so much for stopping by, I truly appreciate your visit and love to read your comments!!
Wishing you joy and blessing!
Products Used:
Cardstock: Soft Stone by Papertrey
Pattern Paper: Now and Then – Mildred by My Mind’s Eye
Ink: Blushing Bride and Lost Lagoon by Stampin’ Up!; Aqua Mist, Berry Sorbet, Melon Berry, New Leaf and Simply Chartreuse by Papertrey Ink
Stamps: Favorite Flowers by Simon Says Stamp
Dies: Stitched Mats: Rectangles by Lil’ Inker and Envelope Liner Die by Stampin’ Up!
Tools: MISTI by My Sweet Petunia
Embellishments: None
This is just super CAS Shannon! Beautiful colours too! Hazel x
Thank you so much, Hazel! I truly appreciate your kid words!!
This is so cute and fun, Shannon! I love the colors and I love how you extended the scribbles onto the card base. Thanks for joining us at Freshly Made Sketches!
Thank you Amy!! I wondered what a few of them would look like and then I just kept on adding, lol! I love the sketch this week…so fun!!
Hey Shannon, this is beyond adorable! I love, love, love those papers and the perfect matching stamps. Simply gorgeous! Kx
Thank you Karen!! I too thought the papers were adorable and when I found matching stamps, I knew it was meant to be!! Have a great day!
How very sweet, light and airy, and simple. Love the colors you chose and the stitched detail. Very well done!
Gorgeous! Beautiful! What more is there to say?!
Thank you so much, I’m so happy you like it!!
What a lovely, fresh look this card has! The colors are wonderful and the stamps, too. I’m very interested in this MISTI, what a help in stamping.
Thank you, Kathy! It was so much fun to create and the MISTI is heaven-sent!!
OMG!!! I am so buying a MISTI! Thanks for clueing us in on that clever tool. So much better than a Stamp-a-ma-jig! Your card is super cute as always!
Robin, WAY better than the Stamp-A-Ma-Jig, and that’s a lot from me because I LOVE my SAMJ!! It’s a mush have tool for sure! I’m so happy you like my card!! Hugs!
What a fantastic job of combining your paper patterns … they have such great visual interest without being too busy … awesome card.
Thank you for your wonderful comment, I appreciate it very much and hope to see you back here soon!
LOVE it! The panel you have created is so fun – and it works so perfectly with polka dots. In combination with the envelope liner – it’s so very cheerful!! Thank you for playing along with us at Freshly Made Sketches.
Thank you, Kim! I’m so excited that you are a member of the design team now, I love seeing your creations each and every week!
Don’t you just hate when you buy a set and then either can’t remember why you bought it or can’t get any ideas to use it! Happens to me so often 🙂 But the wait was worth it for this set – such a fun and spring-like card. And the squiggles in the background really make it! Fabulous card! Thanks so much for joining us at Freshly Made Sketches.
Karren, I’m so relieved that I’m not the only one that happens to! I’m so glad I was inspired by the sketch, it’s just too fun!!
absolutely beautiful take on the sketch!!
Thank you so much, Rosemary!!
Stunning and fantabulous inspiration ~ I too just stare at this set but you have give me the kick I needed. Hugs Susan xx
Oh wonderful, Susan!! I hope you pull that set out and get it inky!! Hugs!
This is fantastic! Guess you were really itching to get going! I love the way you used the swirls on the cardbase and those stitches rectangles are so perfect! 🙂
Thank you Amie!! I had a lot of fun with this card!!