Stay tuned tomorrow for a cute card using a set from the new Holiday Catalog! It is so “not me”.  I did NOT use a Textured Impressions Embossing Folder and I did NOT add pearls.  I know…gasp!!!  Join me tomorrow for the reveal!  

Want to see this week’s Freshly Made Sketches card?  Please move down to the first post of the day! Until next time…

The Holiday Catalog is now live! In my opininon, it is the BEST holiday catalog ever!  From Fall to Halloween to Thanksgiving to Christmas…this catalog has it ALL! Check out the online copy.  Need a paper copy?  Just email me!

It’s time for another fabulous challenge from Freshly Made Sketches! Yet again, I pulled out my Winter Memories set and Core’dinations Card Stock and created a card which exudes “warm winter wishes”.  I call this no frills, down and earthy creation a “comfort card”…just like “comfort” food. Enjoy!

This card measures 5-1/2″ wide by 4-1/4″ long.

• Texture and color! Cherry Cobbler and Early Espresso Core’dination Card Stocks make a rich and yummy color combination.  When passed through the Big Shot with the new Lacy Brocade and Woodgrain Textured Impressions Embossing Folders, the texture is beyond compare!

• Adorable and retro!  Who can resist the “Snowpeople” image from Winter Memories!  Of course, I was a push-over for the sweet little puppy!  I lightly tinted the image using Blender Pens and inks, and added Dazzling Details for sparkling snow.

• Lacy and elegant! The Scalloped Edge Finishing Touches Edgelit adds a touch of elegance in contrast to the woodgrain panel!

Of course, today marks the day that the new Holiday Catalog goes live. As for me, I wanted it all!  But, I especially love the new Textured Impressions Embossing Folders I featured on this card.  What about you?  What tops your list?  Won’t you let me know in today’s comments?  Your comments are important to me, and I do read each and every one! And don’t forget…if you ever have a question about the cards that I create or the techniques that I use,  I am only an email away.  Until next time…

Stamp Set:  Winter Memories; Inks:  Early Espresso, Basic Black, Gumball Green, Midnight Muse, Cherry Cobbler, Soft Suede, Bashful Blue; Designer Series Paper:  Candlelight Christmas Specialty, Snow Festival; Card Stock:  Early Espresso Core’dinations, Cherry Cobbler Core’dinations, Watercolor Paper; Tools:  Big Shot, Labels Collection Framelits, Finishing Touches Edgelits, Lacy Brocade Textured Impressions Embossing Folder, Woodgrain Textured Impressions Embossing Folder;  Glitz and Glam:  Dazzling Details