Wednesday, September 7, 2011

Freshly Made Sketches Debut

Good morning everyone!  I'm so excited to announce that today is the beginning of a brand new sketch challenge.  It's called Freshly Made Sketches and I do hope that you'll hop on over and check us out.

Today is our debut sketch designed by the stamper who never sleeps, Lesley.  Check it out:


Our challenge is to keep your card clean.  Not clean and simple, just clean!  Not sure what we mean?  Be sure to check out the samples from the design team for loads of inspiration.  Now on to my card!

I chose a color combo of Early Espresso, Old Olive, Peach Parfait and Bermuda Bay.  I used one of my favorite stamp sets from the new catalog, Array of Sunshine, which is a hostess set.  I even managed to work in some Early Espresso bakers twine.  I can already see a tendency to hoard that bakers twine, so I'm trying to force myself to use it more! 

So let's get sketchy everyone!  You can find the challenge here with a linky tool to show us your creation.  And here's where I introduce our amazing Clean Team.  Stop by to check out their creations!

and our Guest Designer Jaydee

13 comments:

Kim O'Connell said...

Gorgeous card, Jen! So excited for a new sketch challenge! Looking forward to playing along. This whole "going to work" thing is SO inconvenient!

Linda Callahan said...

These colors are wonderful together! So rich looking - love your card!

Lesley said...

Awesome first card Jen! Love the colours!!! Here's to a great start!

jaydee said...

Jen, awesome card. I really need to do some stitching on some of my cards. I love that you incorporated something I consider to be vintage onto such a gorgeous clean card. Fabulous job and congrats on being chosen for the design team
hugs
jaydee

Tui Nathan said...

Fabulous card Jen ... love the stitching on your panels and great colour combination.
Woohoo ... we're up and rolling!!!

Rita W said...

Great card, Jen! I love the colors; they really allow your flower to shine! The stitching details and the yummy baker's twine are the perfect accents!

Vicky Hayes said...

Such beautiful colours and a lovely clean look. I'm with you on the bakers twine!

Jen Timko said...

Awesome card, awesome new challenge! Can't wait to play!

Ann Schach said...

Love it, Jen! The snipped and popped up flower adds so much depth. The stitching is the perfect touch!

Notes by Nina said...

Great card, fabulous flower.

Lauri said...

So pretty!! I love the colors and your details of stitching!

Kathy @ Stamping Still said...

Such a sweet card Jen. I love your flower and all the stitching on it too.

My Creative Side said...

Just beautiful! I love the colors and the stitching!!! I need to learn how to do that!!!