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