Freshly Made Sketches is having a Design Team Call. Some of you may be familiar with this challenge and their talented group of designers. They are looking for clean-lined creations. Unlike clean and simple challenges, they encourage lots of detail and embellishments, as long as a clean look is maintained. They avoid distressing and torn edges, and create with lots of white space and clean edges. I decided to try out, using one of my new catalog preorder sets, Betsy’s Blossoms. I hope you enjoy the new products which I used in creating today’s card. And please wish me luck as I try out for the Freshly Made Sketches team!
- Butterflies and Blossoms! The large Blossom image from Betsy’s Blossoms was inked with Midnight Muse and stamped three times. It was then fussy-cut and layered, using Stampin’ Dimensionals. Summer Starfruit butterflies, created with the Beautiful Wings Embosslit, draw attention to the different levels.
- Bitty Banners! The “Congratulations” sentiment from Itty Bitty Banners was inked with Cajun Craze and stamped onto Very Vanilla card stock. It was then cut out using the new, fabulous Bitty Banner Framelits.
- Comfort Cafe Coordination! The Comfort Cafe is serving up delicious helpings of yummy Designer Series patterns! Look how fabulous these two patterns, (one in Summer Starfruit and the other with Cajum Craze, Midnight Muse, Pool Party, Soft Suede, and Summer Starfruit hues), coordinate with each other!
Stamp Sets: Betsy’s Blossoms (Available June 1), Itty Bitty Banners (Available June 1); Inks: Midnight Muse (Available June 1), Cajun Craze (126965); Card Stock: Very Vanilla (100650), Midnight Muse (Available June 1); Designer Series Paper: Comfort Cafe (Available June 1); Tools: Big Shot (113439), Beautiful Wings Embosslits (118138), Bitty Banners Framelits (Available June 1); Glitz and Glam: Basic Pearls (119247)
I had to look twice because I thought my computer was going wonky. This is a side of Ann we don’t get to see. I love what you did. And all that fussy cutting; oh the patience. Good luck; you would definitely be an asset.
Ack! You are applying for when I’m on break. 🙁 I wish you the best of luck but I’ll be sad if you are on the team and I don’t get to stamp with you.
This is a gorgeous card! I love the peek at all the new products. I’m on a budget and trying to behave, but cards like this make it so hard to resist!
Sweet card, Ann. I am excited about the upcoming new products, thanks for showcasing some of them. Also, best of luck on the DT call; it would be grand to see you on that team each week!
Lovely flower and the butterflies are so cute
Love everything about this card! You would be a great asset to the design team–good luck!
So pretty & vibrant!!! My pre-order goodies won’t be in until late, late this week or early next week. It takes SO LONG to get mine, lol! You’re so lucky!
oh my gosh. If I didn’t want this set badly already (which I did! haha), I’d certainly want it now! Gorgeous card! Good luck for the DT 🙂
Look at that magnificent fussy cutting you did on the flower! Wow. It looks just like a burst of fireworks!
Go you!!! With your AMAZING talent, you’re a shoe-in!
I love Freshly Made! I would love to see you seque from shabby vintage to fresh and clean. I think they’ll be thrilled to have you!!!
Thanks for the close up peek at all the new stuff, Ann! I won’t be ordering until the 7th, but am being soooo patient! I love your card!
What a lot of fussy cutting, but it was SO worth your effort! Love that new stamp and what you did with it.
Wow what fussy cutting on that flower but it was so worth it on our end! It is gorgeous with the layers and I love the pearl and those little butterflies was just the cherry on top! That banner inked up looked pretty special too since you couldn’t distress it! I think I am liking that new Nuse blue color. That DP almost looks liked stitching the way the chevrons are done. Great job as always. Keeping my fingers crossed. If you don’t get picked, well, that is their loss!
Chris R. from Iowa
I can hardly wait to try out the new sets and the new ink pads! The clarity of the stamped ink is brilliant. I don’t see any of the “imcomplete” ink which seems to plague a heavily detailed stamp. This card has me anxiously awaiting my order of new products!
Thanks so much for the peek. I love anything floral. Sorry I have not been able to comment this week. My mom had a heart attack and has been in ICU, etc. Today she is back at the nursing home. Hopefully I can return to my somewhat normal routine. My son from Boston is here as well. Must say you do clean very well! D
Wow this is awesome! The new colors look divine! And I love that big flower. That’s some fussy cutting! Thanks for the sneak peek!!
Congrats, Ann. This is the first creation I have seen , using the new products. They look inviting. I believe your card is perfect for the Freshly Made Sketches. I know that is a different style for you, but you are definitely capable of it.
Your work is stunning and you have such a wide range of abilities showcasing lots of different techniques. You are a shoe in if I were voting. I always feel so awed after I have have the chance to see your work. Good luck and please let us know if you are selected. One of your Texas followers.
Ahhhh ……beautiful job both in design and colors. Will you consider doing a tutorial on the bloosom stamp?
Stunning Ann! Wow, you did a LOT of fussy cutting but the end result is gorgeous! I love Freshly Made and think you would fit in so nicely. : ) Love seeing some sneak peeks too. That navy color is so pretty, the dsp, and that fabulous new stamp…wow!!
Very pretty card! Good luck getting on the DT! Do they let you use pearls?? lol
Good morning Ms Ann,yes you did it again !!! I hope they do pick you , I say so too ,there lost if they don’t ! Tfs those new pads, I can’t wait to get my in colors , and all that pretty paper (DS) ohhh that comfort one , ……
Good luck
MsAnn
Hugs frenchie
Oh, I knew I was going to love this stamp and the coordinating DSP!!! Thanks for the peek at it “in person”!! Fantastic card! So glad you joined us this week and thrilled that you are applying for the DT!!
I like what you did with the blue flower. It adds to the detail, and yes, I think your entry is perfect for the criteria of the Freshly Made Sketches DT. A lot of your work would qualify in this category. I think you would make a wonderful addition to their team. Good luck!
Wow, this is stunning! That flower is awesome! I love Freshly Made Sketches and you would definitely be an asset to them, good luck to you! Of course they’d have to be crazy not to pick you! Thanks too for the peek at new stamps and for the review on the ink pads, I can’t wait to try one!
Ooh! New stuff! Very pretty!
I definitely wish you luck! You would be a great asset to Freshly Made design team.
At first I thought, wow, she pulled it off with no pearls – then I saw the little one in the middle : ) Beautiful card, love those colors, and best of luck to you although you won’t need it, anyone would be blessed to have you on their design team!
Very sophisticated. Was it hard for you to not tear, distress, spritz, etc? LOL
It will be their gain when they choose you! Good Luck~
Check this out — I was in such a hurry to play with the embellies, I couldn’t find any challenges to put it in 🙁
http://allidoisstamp.blogspot.com/2012/05/got-goodies.html
Gorgeous card, Ann, love the colors! And the pearl! Thanks for the sneak peak. I thought the new ink pads would be great. UGH! To think of all the old style ink pads I have! Good luck with trying out for the Freshly Made Sketches. You will be a wonderful addition to their site!!!! You are multi-style talented and can make any genre card you have a mind to create!
This is terrific! Can’t believe the fussy cutting you did – looks great! And I love seeing the sneak peek!
Very pretty card: I love the new colors and the flower image. You would do great on freshly made sketches. I enjoy playing on that challenge.
Ann, your card is sensational and thanks for the review on the new ink pads. I am looking forward to using them. Good luck on your quest to become a DT for Freshly Made Sketches.
I think you’ve nailed it! All the best with the competition for DT!!
Best of luck. You will be an asset to the DT. Fab card. Nice to see peeks of new products 🙂
Oh and I love your card!! I actually have a card made for this challenge but it needs tweaking! Don’t know if that’ll happen before their deadline. I figure at this point for me, it’s just being able to participate and have fun with it that counts. It allows me to better my skills along the way. It’s people like you that inspire me to try to do better! 🙂
You would be an awesome addition to Freshly Made Sketches! I’m so excited about the opportunity for you! To me, you are a shoe in for this challenge! Your talent goes beyond Shabby, Chic, Vintage . . . Best Wishes!!! 🙂
Beautiful card, Ann. Thanks for the review on the new ink pads.