A Tag It Celebration — FMS95

Posted on July 17, 2013 by amyoneillblog

It’s a big day today! I’m leaving for Stampin’ Up’s annual convention in Salt Lake City, and the super talented Narelle Farrugia has a great sketch for us at Freshly Made Sketches:

Narelle is the queen of perfect layers, and she has an absolutely gorgeous card that she made with this sketch. I tried to channel my inner layering on this card in honor of Narelle. I used the Tag It samp set, which is this year’s Ronald McDonald House stamp set. Stampin’ Up donates $3 to the charity for every stamp set it sells. The Tag It set also coordinates with the Chalk Talk framelits dies. Pretty cool, huh?

Go check out what the other designers made, and I hope you’ll join us in this challenge at Freshly Made Sketches.

Enjoy your Wednesday! Thanks for stopping by!

Supplies Used:
Stamps: Tag It
Ink: Real Red, Basic Gray, Pool Party, So Saffron, Calypso Coral
Paper: Pool Party, Basic Gray, Whisper White, I am Me dsp
Embellishments: Real Red 1/4″ Stitched Grosgrain Ribbon, Chalk Talk framelits, Subtles Designer Buttons

Pansies on an Slant — FMS94

Posted on July 10, 2013 by amyoneillblog

Take a look at this fun Freshly Made Sketches challenge from the super talented Linda Suarez:

I love this sketch! It is very versatile and trendy. I decided to embrace the white space with my card, but I decided it needed texture so I used the chevron embossing folder.

I hope you can join in this challenge with us. Go check out what the other designers made at the Freshly Made Sketches site.

Enjoy your Wednesday! Thanks for stopping by!

Supplies Used:
Stamps: Flower Shop, Four You
Ink: Calypso Coral, Versamark
Paper: Daffodil Delight, Crisp Cantaloupe, Whisper White, I am Me dsp
Embellishments: Subtles Designer Buttons, Calypso Coral Baker’s Twine, Boho Blossoms punch, Pansy punch, Dotted Scallop Ribbon Border punch, Chevron embossing folder, Basic Rhinestone Jewels, Black Stampin’ Embossing Powder

Orange Shades of Summer Silhouettes — FMS93

Posted on July 3, 2013 by amyoneillblog

The amazing Allisa Chilton has a great sketch for us this week at Freshly Made Sketches.

I think this is a great all-around sketch! There are so many stamp sets that one could use with it — which kinda makes it hard, because then you have to choose just one. I decided to use Summer Silhouettes because it has been a little neglected as of late.

I hope you can join us at Freshly Made Sketches this week. We’d love to see your card in the gallery.

Enjoy your Wednesday! Thanks for stopping by!

Supplies Used:
Stamps: Summer Silhouettes, Express Yourself, Woodgrain
Ink: Crisp Cantaloupe, Tangerine Tango, Calypso Coral, Pear Pizzazz, Early Espresso, Crumb Cake
Paper: Crumb Cake, Very Vanilla, Tangerine Tango, Crisp Cantaloupe, Very Vanilla
Embellishments: Scallop Edge Border punch, Calypso Coral 3/4″ Chevron ribbon, Victoria 5/8″ Crochet Trim, Calypso Coral Baker’s Twine, Pearl Basic Jewels

A Curvy Dahlia Card — FMS92

Posted on June 26, 2013 by amyoneillblog

It’s Wednesday, and the talented Jen Brum has a sketch for us at Freshly Made Sketches this week:

Now, I must say that this curve had me stumped for quite a while. Then I decided to just print the sketch, cut along the curve, and trace it onto my dsp. Pretty simple! Once I figured that out, this card was pretty easy and quick to make.

I hope you’ll join us with this challenge. You can check out what the other designers made at the Freshly Made Sketches site.

Enjoy your Wednesday! Thanks for stopping by!

Supplies Used:
Stamps: Regarding Dahlias
Ink: Daffodil Delight, Coastal Cabana
Paper: Daffodil Delight, Strawberry Slush, Whisper White, In Color DSP Stack
Embellishments: Strawberry Slush 3/8″ Ruffle Stretch Trim, White Baker’s Twine, Pearl Basic Jewels

You Make Me Happy — FMS91

Posted on June 19, 2013 by amyoneillblog

Look at the great sketch that the talented Cindy Hall has for us this week at Freshly Made Sketches:

I think this one could yield many different styles of cards. I kept mine very simple and very true to the sketch.

This one uses a color combination that I thought was very fresh and fun — Pistachio Pudding, Strawberry Slush, So Saffron, and Basic Black. Those leftover sequins (I think they multiply at night while I sleep — I can’t believe how many there were in this small bag) have found a new home on my desk, and I couldn’t help but to use them again.

I can’t wait to see what will get posted to the gallery for this sketch. I hope you can join us. Meanwhile, you can check out what the other designers made at the Freshly Made Sketches site — you’ll be inspired!

Enjoy your Wednesday! Thanks for stopping by!

Supplies Used:
Stamps: Hello, Lovely
Ink: So Saffron, Strawberry Slush
Paper: So Saffron, Basic Black, Whisper White, In Color DSP Stack
Embellishments: Neutrals Designer Buttons, White Baker’s Twine, Strawberry Slush 3/8″ Ruffle Stretch Trim, Pearl Basic Jewels, Sequins (non-SU)

A Clean, Crisp Dahlia — FMS90

Posted on June 12, 2013 by amyoneillblog

The super talented Linda Callahan has a fun sketch for us this week at Freshly Made Sketches.

I pulled out my new Regarding Dahlias stamp set again (I love that flower, I tell ya). This card was super simple and easy to make.

I hope you’ll join us for this challenge. You can check out what the other designers did with the sketch at the Freshly Made Sketches site.

Enjoy your Wednesday! Thanks for stopping by!

Supplies Used:
Stamps: Regarding Dahlias
Ink: Strawberry Slush, Versamark
Paper: Coastal Cabana, Whisper White, I am Me dsp
Embellishments: White Baker’s Twine, Neutrals Candy Dots, Candy Dots Brad Bases, White Stampin’ Emboss Powder

Blooming Cantaloupe — FMS89

Posted on June 5, 2013 by amyoneillblog

It’s Wednesday, and the very talented Rita Wright has a very fun sketch for us this week at Freshly Made Sketches:

Banners and baker’s twine — what’s not to love? I decided to play with another new in-color tonight — Crisp Cantaloupe. I’ve decided that I really like it paired with Calypso Coral. I also added Baked Brown Sugar to the mix for this card.

Go check out what the other designers made and then join us this week at Freshly Made Sketches.

Enjoy your Wednesday! Thanks for stopping by!

Supplies Used:
Stamps: Blooming with Kindness
Ink: Calypso Coral, Soft Suede
Paper: Crisp Cantaloupe, Calypso Coral, Baked Brown Sugar, In-Color dsp stacks
Embellishments: Calypso Coral Baker’s Twine, Vintage Faceted Designer Buttons, Dazzling Diamonds Glitter

So Long World’s Greatest — FMS

Posted on May 29, 2013 by amyoneillblog

The very talented Jen Mitchell has a great sketch for us today at Freshly Made Sketches. I think this is such a versatile sketch, and I’m sure I’ll be using it again.

I pulled out a stamp set that I’ve barely had the chance to use, as I just got it a couple of months ago and it will be retiring this week. I must say that I have really loved this suite of products, which includes the World Spectacular dsp, the Blue Ribbon stamp set, the Take a Ticket wheel, and the You’re Amazing stamp set as well. I’m glad that it’s only this stamp that is retiring.

Go check out what the rest of the design team did with the sketch at the Freshly Made Sketches site, and then join us and make your own because we love seeing what you make too.

Supplies Used:
Stamps: World’s Greatest
Ink: Daffodil Delight, Cherry Cobbler, Island Indigo
Paper: Cherry Cobbler, Crumb Cake, Very Vanilla, Daffodil Delight, World Spectacular dsp
Embellishments: 3/16″ Regals Brads, Early Espresso 1/8″ Taffeta Ribbon, Curly Label punch, Rhinestone Basic Jewels, Color Spritzer Tool

Welcome Back Bermuda Bay — FMS87

Posted on May 22, 2013 by amyoneillblog

The very talented and super kind Jennifer Timko has a fun sketch for us at Freshly Made Sketches this week.

I wanted to use one of the old In-Colors that Stampin’ Up! is bringing back as part of their Brights collection — Bermuda Bay.

I liberally applied some Vanilla Smooch Spritz on this card. It adds such a pretty shimmer.

I hope you’ll be able to join us in this challenge. Go by the Freshly Made Sketches site and see what the other designers made.

Enjoy your Wednesday! Thanks for stopping by.

Supplies Used:
Stamps: Hey There (My Paper Pumpkin)
Ink: Bermuda Bay, Pumpkin Pie
Paper: Bermuda Bay, Pumpkin Pie, Whisper White, In Color dsp stack, Polka Dot Parade
Embellishments: Delicate Details Lace Tape, Floral Fusion sizzlits, Brights Designer Buttons, White Baker’s Twine, Summer Starfruit 3/8″ Stitched Satin Ribbon, Dotted Scallop Ribbon Border punch, Vanilla Smooch Spritz

Farewell to Moving Forward — FMS86

Posted on May 15, 2013 by amyoneillblog

Well, it’s Wednesday, and that means it’s time for another challenge at Freshly Made Sketches. And this week I am the hostess, which means I had to come up with the sketch. This is my first time to do this, so I hope you like it and that you will play along with us.

I decided to use the current Ronald McDonald House set, called Moving Forward. Every year, Stampin’ Up! designs a stamp set and donates a portion of the proceeds ($3 for every set this year) to the Ronald McDonald House charity. This year’s set is one of my very favorites that they’ve had, and I will miss it.

I really hope you can join us this week at Freshly Made Sketches. Go check out what the other designers made — you’ll be inspired.

Enjoy your Wednesday! Thanks for stopping by!

Supplies Used:
Stamps: Moving Forward
Ink: Rich Razzleberry, Basic Gray, Summer Starfruit, Pool Party
Paper: Pool Party, Summer Starfruit, Whisper White, Brights and 2011-2013 In-Color Paper Stacks
Embellishments: Bitty Banners framelits, Adorning Accents edgelits, Summer Starfruit 3/8″ Stitched Satin Ribbon, Pool Party Baker’s Twine