Well, the cat is out of the bag! I am honored to be selected to the Freshly Made Sketches Design Team. Thank you so much to the creator of Freshly Made Sketches, Lesley Croghan, for selecting me to be a part of this talented group through December. And I would like to thank all of you for your vote of confidence in my abilities to be “clean” when I need to be clean! For my first FMS challenge, my good friend, the fabulously talented Linda Callahan, created this sweet little sketch. I thought it would be a super sketch for showcasing one of Stampin’ Up!’s new Designer Series Paper, Floral District. Enjoy!
This finished card measures 4-1/2″ wide by 5-1/2″ long.
- The Bold and the Beautiful! When mixing patterns, pay attention to the scale of the patterns. On this card, three different patterns have been mixed. But notice the scale and the hues…two softer, smaller patterns coordinate perfectly with a slightly larger, bolder pattern. All are from the new Floral District Designer Series Paper.
- Faux watercolor! Watercoloring is a snap when using Blender Pens and inks. To enhance the watercoloring effect, outline the entire image with Sahara Sand!
- Scallops! After a quick zip through the Big Shot with the Adorning Accents Edgelits, a straight edge is transformed into a scalloped delight!
- Finish with a bow! A So Saffron 3/8″ Taffeta Ribbon adds the perfect finishing touch!
I hope you will join us at Freshly Made Sketches this week…and I hope you like this Little Friends card! Won’t you let me know in today’s comment? Your comments are important to me, and I do read each and every one. Of course, I am always willing to answer any questions you may have about the cards I create or the techniques I use. I am only an email away! Until next time… 
Stamp Set: Little Friends (W 122665, C 122667); Inks: Daffodil Delight (126944), Baja Breeze (126960), Pretty in Pink (126955), Blush Blossom Stampin’ Write Marker (100037), Soft Suede (126978), Lucky Limeade (126984); Designer Series Paper: Floral District (126919); Card Stock: Whisper White (100730); Tools: Big Shot (113439), Adorning Accents Edgelits (125595), Blender Pens (102845); Glitz and Glam: So Saffron 3/8″ Taffeta Ribbon (122982), Basic Pearls (119247)
Adorable card Ann! Great job coloring that sweet image! Thanks for the inspiration!
So glad you’re part of the team, Ann! This card is adorable, and I’m particularly impressed with how you did the bow. Very cool. Love the way you layered the papers, too.
Very cute card, that image is adorable.
Gorgeous water coloring and I love your choices of designer paper. Such a sweet card!
Congrats, Ann! Super cute card. Love that DSP!
Wow …. love your mix of patterned papers, these colours are beautiful … and your coloured image is so adorable … love it!
So happy to have to be rubbing shoulders with you, welcome to the team!!!
This is so adorable, love the dp you used with this cute image.
I was so happy to see you as one of the new DT members on FMS today!! Congratulations, Ann! This is an adorable card for the challenge this week and a great way to showcase how to combine what I would think of as not complementary dp designs and colors. Thanks for sharing your insight into how to combine these in a pleasing manner.
PS…thanks for the shout out and for being so lovely…
Hugs,
LC
Hooray Ann! This is a fabulous card, love all the elements you showcased, your colouring is amazing as is the Sahara shadowing! Welcome to the team!
Lesley
What a fantastic mix of DSP. It would never have occurred to me to put those all together, but they work! And I love your beautifully colored image.
First of all, congrats – wow, I am so impressed with you and your talent! You will do a wonderful job! Now this card is one cutie patootie! Love all the fun colors and mixture of patterns! Of course, the little pup tugging on the bow is pretty cute in itself! Love all your little details with the pearls and that fab bow! Does this mean we will see more creations in a week now? Anyway, looking forward to all the fun things. I have been thinking a lot about you the last few days.
Chris R. from Iowa
Thanks for the tip on using different patterns of DSP! It always makes me hyperventilate to use paper. I love these bright colors and think I’ll have to give them a try too! Beautiful card!
Congrats on your addition to the team! Looking forward to seeing your designs.
Love your bright and cheerful card! So sweet…and wonderful colors!
Ann this is just adorable. Love your mixed DSP choices. You certainly have an eye for mixing stuff up! Love your little watercolored gal…and the bow…what can I say? Perfect. hugs.
Lovely card Ann! That image is adorable! And you colored it beautifully! Great inspiration!
This is a great sketch and us girls are so proud of you – woof, woof! 🙂
Hi Ann,
Great that you are in the design time of Freshly Made Sketches. I’m sure you will have fantastic ideas for this new task.
The card you made is wonderfull. I love the way you colored the stamp. It’s an amazing idea to outline the image with Sahara Sand. And I love the way you describe your project. I can learn really much from you. Thank you for your creative work and for sharing it. God bless you. Annett
Congratulations! You did a good job with this card. I appreciate your comment about mixing patterns. I am terrible with this and with anything that is supposed to look random.
a big congrats on your new dt gig Ann-you will fit right in with the other talented designers as this card is showing
Love your card Ann! It’s so summery!! I need some colouring lessons from you!!! So happy to be designing with you!!!!
Congratulations! You will do a fabulous job. Love your card. The water coloring is terrific! Great idea with the sahara sand.
How is Brody? Sending him a big hug.
P.S. please tell me how your pup is…
wow wow wow!
i always believed you’d be the best designer a team could have!
i am so excited for you ann. you will have a blast with the other ladies and it is so fulfilling. it is such a wonderful email to read this. i could not be happier for you! i LOVE the little pearls in the flowers and good for you to follow a sketch (ugh says i) but YOU are a master of all trades anni!
Congrats, Ann! And i love those pearls and your special bow, too!!
Hi Ann, first congrats on being chosen as a new design team member for FMS. You will be a wonderful addition to the team. Your card is so delightful and fresh. I love how you mixed up the different DSP on your card.
Oh, this is a CUTIE pie clean creation! Love this little image…perfect for watercoloring…and your DPs are sweet, too!
Oh you do clean up well! Great mix of patterns and one sweet image for sure – your coloring is wonderful!
Congrats! Your little friends card is so sweet. Thanks for the faux watercoloring (I don’t do well with blender pens) and DSP tips. I didn’t miss your signature pearls–so perfect.
Congrats Ann!! You will be an asset to this Team!
You clean up well my friend. 🙂 Great card; I love the faux watercoloring!
Congrats, Ann!
This is not a typical “Ann” card, but still a beauty! Love your “faux” watercoloring and the sweet dsp you chose.
Now I am REALLY happy to have this paper! As always, you are an inspiration. Thrilled to be on the team with you!
Congratulations Ann. So well deserved
Adorable card
ColleenB.
Congrats on the DT…so well deserved! I love Freshly Made and I love your card…wonderful use of patterns.
Good for you, Ann! You are such a great artist, and I’m so happy for you!
Love this sweet little card. I’m playing with watercoloring myself…I find it addictive!
So sweet! Your coloring is superb.
This is just DARLING! I love this stamp set!
How is Brody?
What an adorable card Ann. Love the coloring on the image. So happy to see you on the Freshly Made design team and looking forward to more cards in this style. How is that sweet Brody doing?
Very cute card..Love the design….
Cute card. Congrats on the DT.
Hi Ann! What wonderful news about your new design team spot! I’m so happy for you and excited to see your creations. Love your sweet card with pretty coloring and your choice of dsp used. I think it is so cool how you framed the image with dsp in yellow too! That’s a little detail I wouldn’t have thought of. Beautiful big bow to finish the card. Hope your day has some sunshine in it!
Congratulations Ann! Can’t wait to see more of your work as a design team member! I love Freshly Made Sketches! Now on to this adorable card! Love your soft coloring and how you combined these awesome papers together! That bow is just beautiful and the perfect finishing touch! I will definitely be CASEing this one!
Congrats! You make such lovely cards that anyone would want you as a team member!
Congratulations, Ann, I love this adorable card. Those papers ARE wonderful, and work wonderfully with the beautifully coloured image. Love the scallop edge and the layered bow. Gorgeous card! I’ve been thinking about you these past couple of days {{hugs}}. Emma x