All good things must come to an end, and so it is with my position as a Guest Designer at Freshly Made Sketches. I was thrilled to be selected as a part of this insanely talented group of stampers. However, with Lexi beginning her show career and my travels with her, Brady’s upcoming visits home, and a myriad of Stampin’ Up! events which are being added to my calendar, I felt that the time was right for me to step down. I will miss the team at FMS, but I will treasure the time I spent with them. And I know I will continue to play with them as time allows. And so…for one last time…
It’s Wednesday, and time to play at Freshly Made Sketches! This week, the talented Narelle has a classic sketch for us. I hope you enjoy today’s card. It’s easy! The Big Shot does all the work.
The Stampin’ Schach Design Tips
This finished card meaasures 4-1/4″ wide by 5-1/2″ long.
- Let it snow! The Snow Flurry die was used to make this pearl accented snowflake. A scalloped circle punched from Fan Fair Designer Series Paper makes this icy confection “pop” off the page! And yes…that middle layer has been embossed!
- Non-traditional! Pink Pirouette and Very Vanilla make an elegant color combination when embossed with the Lacy Brocade Textured Impression Embossing Folder.
- Versatile sentiment! The Warm Winter Wishes sentiment, from Winter Memories, is perfect for a winter card. This makes this card one which can be sent the entire winter season!
Lexi’s show debut is this week. She and Muffy will be strutting their stuff in Sioux Falls, SD. The girls and I leave early Thursday on the 7 hour drive. We will return late Sunday. This week has definitely gone to the dogs! However, my Paper Players card is done and my Sunday post is ready. Muffy and Lexi will be ready to update you on how they did during one of next week’s post!
As always, your comments are important to me. Won’t you let me know what you think of my final Freshly Made Sketches card? And of course, if you ever have a question about the cards I create or the techniques I use, I am only an email away. Until next time…
Ann gorgeous card. Love the way you embossed the BG papers together, and wow… the scallop circle would never have come to my mind with the snowflake. I just Love how you used the ‘large’ snowflake, which I really struggle with. The two smaller ones are favorites, but I have a hard time with the large, so thanks for the inspiration as always.
Sorry to see you leave the FMS team, but as I’ve said before… I don’t know how you keep up with all the DTs that must want you on the their team. Good luck with Lexi and twins showings, and look forward to the updates. hugs.
Beautiful Ann! Love all that embossing! Such an elegant card! I still have so much to learn from you! We will miss you dearly! I will be checking your blog daily!!!
I’ve loved seeing your cards at FMS Ann – I do understand about heavy schedules though and fitting everything in. Jen left me a comment to say she could pick out my cards in a police line-up – I could say the same of yours! I love the texture and interest you add with all your little details – lovely card!
Oh my Ann…this is amazing (do I write that all the time?) Love the embossed background with the layer inlaid, love the COLOURS!!! So cool! And the pearled up flake takes it over the edge of elegance. Wow! I understand about taking time for yourself, thank you for all of your hard work at FMS, I loved having you on the team my friend!
Hugs,
Lesley
Way to go out with a bang! I don’t know what I love more, the awesome embossing or the big, pearl encrusted snowflake! We’re going to miss you around the FMS stamping block but you’re only a click away!
Such a beautiful card (as always). Lot’s of wonderful wishes for the girls and you as you travel to their show. Can’t wait to hear all about it. And to see if Lexi let’s Muffy talk much. 🙂
Your card is definitely a fond farewell.
Good luck to the girls. I look forward to their post.
Another wonderfully creative card for your online fans.
Such a stunning snowflake and gorgeous Ann creation! We will miss you, but I know you are always close by in blogland. 🙂
The card is just plain fun with the great texture, pearls and unexpected colors! Love it! I really like the idea of being able to use it all winter long too. Have a safe trip and wishing the girls lots of winnings and memories for you!
Chris R. from Iowa
Beautiful card Ann! I haven’t had time to react to your goodbye yet; I’m off on a business trip and have had time to think of little else. I will miss you my new friend at FMS but I will continue to follow your blog and your fur-babies careers. Best of luck with the upcoming shows.
Wonderful wintry card, Ann! Love the snowflake; the pink and white layers embossed background. Safe travels and good luck to the Lexi; have a fun girls week-end. Hugs!
Sending positive wishes to Lexi and Muffy……and you for this weekend. Can’t wait to hear how they do.
Oh, and by the way your card is gorgeous! Love the way you ran the pink layer through with the white for embossing!
Kim, You make some of the most gorgeous cards with such extra-special detail and touches. I love when you also post pics of your pooches. My favorite pic was when they were all looking out the window watching the kids on their way to school. I appreciate your blog a great deal. Enjoy your next adventure with your show dogs. 🙂
Beth
Hate to see you leave Freshly Made but totally understand. I find it hard to even find time to participate in the challenges. Can’t imagine how hard it is to be on a design team. Will still be watching for your wonderful beautiful designs. Your farewell card is gorgeous!
Another gorgeous card, Ann! Love the non-traditional colors and the beautiful snowflake that takes center stage.
Best of luck on your trip and the girls show!
Love the card! And, anyone who can drive alone with two dogs in the car is a trooper in my book. Best of luck to you and your girls on the trip and the show.
OH NO……no more FMS designing? Boohoo! We will miss you, but I understand about your busy schedule! What a lovely snowflake card, especially in these non-traditional colors!! That snowflake is GORGEOUS!
What a fabulous farewell card, Ann! As always, all of your elements, colors and textures come together so beautifully in this card. I’ll miss you on FMS, but I’ll be seeing you around. 🙂
Ohhh such an elegant snowflake! Love the unexpected pink on the holiday card! Have fun with the girls – and ahhhh how nice to be ahead on your stamping stuff!
very pretty and I love the soft and pretty non-traditional colors you used to create the card. This is a great cas card-may have to jump in on this sketch-have fun on your travels t-looking forward to an update on both the girls
Say it ain’t so! I have always enjoyed seeing your take on the FMS designs. I understand busy schedules, though, and the holidays will only add to that. Good luck with all you do – and the furbabies, too!
Oh so sad to see you go at FMS, but understand entirely. Thanks for continually sharing your talent and your beautiful projects! Love today’s pearl studded snowflake!
It’s a truly beautiful card. I always have trouble with non-traditional Christmas colors, so that part isn’t my favorite, but gorgeous! Good luck to the girls.
Your farewell card is just GORGEOUS!!! I will miss seeing your FMS cards.
So sorry there is not enough time in a day for most things let alone all the x-tras you do!
Have safe trip and Good Luck to the Muffy & Lexi.
Your farewell card for them is beautiful. They were lucky to have you. I wish both the girls the best of luck in their upcoming show. Have fun and enjoy it. They are winners no matter what!
Once again;Another Gorgeous card. Love the pink thrown in with your holiday card.