It’s Wednesday and time to play at Freshly Made Sketches.  I decided that this week’s sketch would work perfectly for showcasing the Winter Memories stamp set and the fabulous Core’dinations Card Stock, both which will be available August 1st.  Despite its lace, glitter and pearls, this card still maintains a warm, country feel, courtesy of the rich texture and small patterned Designer Series Paper.  Enjoy!

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

•  Icy Brocade! The new Lacy Brocade Textured Impressions Embossing Folder becomes an icy confection when treated to a dusting of Dazzling Diamonds!  It forms the perfect backdrop for a watercolored pair of  skates.  A trio of Basic Pearls add a touch of elegance.

•  Warm woodgrain! Early Espresso Core’dinations Card Stock is the perfect partner for the new Woodgrain Textured Impressions Embossing Folder.  This look was achieved without sanding.

• Tulle and lace! Try layering the new Scalloped Tulle Ribbon over Victoria Crochet Trim for a unique look!

• Cut and curl! Paper piercing adds that “little something extra” to the “Warm Winter Wishes” sentiment.  Flag one end and curl the other for a sentiment that is out of the ordinary.

I hope that you enjoyed today’s card.  Since it is actually much prettier in person, I will be sending it off to one of you so that you can check it out up close and personal.  I really like both of the new embossing folders…how about you?  Won’t you let me know in today’s comment?  Your comments are important to me, and I do read each and every one.  And remember, if you ever have any questions about the cards I create or the techniques I use, I am only an email away!  Until next time…

(Stay tuned for my Convention Adventures…My “broken Internet” is scheduled to be fixed today!  There are few things worse than to come home from Convention only to find that you have no way to share it! “I am…frustrated!”)

Stamp Set: Winter Memories; Inks:  Early Espresso, Crumb Cake, Riding Hood Red, Summer Starfruit, Gumball Green; Designer Series Paper:  Snow Festival;  Card Stock:  Gumball Green, Cherry Cobbler, Very Vanilla, Early Espresso Core’dinations; Tools:  Paper Piercing Tool, Heat Tool, Big Shot, Lacy Brocade Textured Impressions Embossing Folder, Woodgrain Textured Impressions Embossing Folder,  Dazzling Diamonds Stampin’ Glitter, Two Way Glue Pen, Early Espresso Stampin’ Emboss Powder, Paper Snips, 2-1/2″ Circle Punch; Glitz and Glam:  Victoria Crochet Lace Trim; Vintage Trinkets, Basic Pearls, Early Espresso Scalloped Tulle

It’s Thursday, and time to play with the Pals at Pals Paper Arts.  This week we are featuring a fabulous sketch by the talented Margaret Moody. I flipped the sketch, and substituted a button and curled corners for the circular elements.  Plus, I just had to use Stampin’ Up!’s new Scalloped Tulle Ribbon.  The verdict is in…and I LOVE it! Enjoy a few Winter Memories…

The Stampin’ Schach Design Tips; Victorian and Rustic
This finished card measures 4-1/4″ wide by 5-1/2″ long.

• Victorian and Rustic!  Gorgeous paper and beautiful texture combine to give a Victorian, yet rustic appeal to this card.  The trick is in the patterns and the colors!  Candlelight Christmas Designer Series Paper and the Lacy Brocade Textured Impressions Embossing Folder were the dynamic duo for this card!

• Tulle is the rule! Soft and scalloped, Stampin’ Up!’s Tulle makes up into an easy bow when slipped through the holes of a Brushed Bronze Button! 

  

• Faux and fabulous! Riding Hood Red, Always Artichoke and Soft Suede inks are the perfect palette for the Sled image from Winter Memories.  Add a few water spots and pearls to complete the vintage look.  And…don’t forget to curl the corner!

Don’t you just love this stamp set from Stampin’ Up!’s new Holiday Catalog?  It is one of my top picks for the holiday season.  I will be featuring this set on next week’s Freshly Made Sketches card, too.  I will share my complete list of Holiday Catalog favorites upon my return from Convention.  As always, your comments are important to me, and I do read each and every one of them!  And remember…if you ever have any questions about the cards I create or the techniques I use, I am only an email away! Until next time…

Stamp Sets:  Winter Memories, French Foliage; Inks:  Riding Hood Red, Always Artichoke, Soft Suede, Crumb Cake, Sahara Sand; Designer Series Paper:  Candlelight Christmas; Card Stock: Very Vanilla, Cherry Cobbler, Early Espresso Core’dinations; Tools:  Big Shot, Lacy Brocade Textured Impressions Embossing Folder, Heat Tool, Early Espresso Stampin’ Emboss Powder, Blender Pens, Sponge Dauber, Color Spritzer Tool, Stampin’ Sanding System; Glitz and Glam: Cherry Cobbler Scalloped Tulle, Basic Pearls, Brushed Bronze Designer Buttons

It’s Wednesday, and time to play at Freshly Made Sketches! This week, the fabulous Jen Mitchell has us seeing circles. I hope you enjoy today’s card, with it’s eye-catching bow and texture!

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

• Watercolor! The Floral image from Elements of Style was inked with Early Espresso and stamped three times onto Naturals Ivory card stock.  It was tinted using Blender Pens and Always Artichoke, Pretty in Pink, and Daffodil Delight inks.  The 4″ x 5-1/4″ rectangular piece was zipped through the Big Shot with the Square Lattice Textured Impressions Embossing Folder, as well as the 2-1/2″ circle.  The 3″ circle was left untextured.

• Bow-dacious! The Always Artichoke Seam Binding bow, with its pleated tails, steals the spotlight.  The secret to holding those ripples in position…Mini Glue Dots!

• Pop up the sentiment! The sentiment from Loving Thoughts is popped up above the ribbon by using a simple ring of card stock…perfect for framing!

And there you have it…a card which is perfect for a shadowbox collage of memorabilia!  What a neat wedding card this could be, especially when created in the couple’s colors. What do you think?  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 available to answer any questions about the cards I create or the techniques I use.  Until next time…

Stamp Sets:  Loving Thoughts, Elements of Style;  Inks:  Early Espresso, Pretty in Pink, Daffodil Delight, Always Artichoke;  Card Stock:  Naturals Ivory, Always Artichoke; Tools:  Big Shot, Square Lattice Textured Impressions Embossing Folder, 3″ Circles Original Bigz Die, 2-1/2″ Punch, Blender Pens;  Glitz and Glam:  Basic Pearls, Always Artichoke Seam Binding;