Wednesday, August 17, 2016

Freshly Made Sketches 250!

Day two of digging into my stash for the kind of supplies that many years ago I used all the time.  Yesterday I mentioned feeling a bit nostalgic about designing cards with layers, patterned paper, flowers, leaves, and texture - things I don't use very often any more.  So my card this week for Freshly Made Sketches features a few of those things.  Our sketch this week is brought to you by Cécile and it's got this fantastic angled layer that you are going to love!



The colors from the inspiration photo at Just Add Ink gave me the colors for my card (that wooden fence looked a lot more gray when I printed the graphic out, which is why my card has a gray background)!  I used up some really old DSP with a subtle print on it and layered a die cut flower using a new die I recently got.  The leaves are from a new-to-me company located in France called Simply Graphic.  Cécile uses dies from them all the time and she inspired me to do some shopping!


Thanks for stopping by and I hope you have a chance to play along with us at Freshly Made Sketches this week.  Be sure to pop on over there and check out the inspiration from our amazing design team!

Supplies
Stamps:  Thank You Kindly (SU)
Paper:  Fog (Simon Says Stamp); Old Olive, Pretty in Pink, Sweet Pea DSP (SU)
Ink:  Cement Gray (Simon Says Stamp)
Accessories:  Plentiful Petals die (My Favorite Things); petit assortment d'automne die (Simply Graphic)

16 comments:

LeAnne said...

Just lovely, Jen! I have been digging in my stash of forgotten stuff too! I love this sketch...hope I can play along this week!

My Card Attic: Hazel said...

It's great using old techniques once more Jen and you have done it beautifully by bringing it bang up to date in your usual, stunning, CAS style! Have a great day! Hazel xx
My Card Attic

Linda Callahan said...

This is so pretty! I love the subtle pattern on the paper.....perfect behind that sweet flower! You guys all make such beautiful grown up cards......then there's the one made by the third grade teacher......can't pick out which one that is can you? Ha!

Amy O said...

Oh, I love these cute leaves! And I love them with this pretty flower and the fabulous dsp. Such a pretty card, Jen!

Patti said...

ooooh I like this design and your take on it!! Perfect colors for the Just Add Ink challenge too : )

Patti

Lisa Elton said...

What a perfectly delightful take on the sketch Jen!! This is pretty!

Karren said...

Those leaves look fantastic and add such a unique look to your gorgeous card. But, I will not go shopping at Simply Graphic - at least not this month... :)

Stampingcountry said...

Beautiful, fresh card!

Cécile RIBON said...

Wow jen ! You did a fabulous use of this sketch and of your new dies too... Your card is so elegant. Love this delicate flower you created!

Nancy said...

Love this card Jen!!! Those leaves are super cool!

Cindy Hall said...

This is really beautiful card, Jen! And a great reminder that in the trendy world of cardmaking, the basics of where we started is still beautiful and shouldn't be forgotten. I love your flowers and layers.

Mary Gunn FUNN said...

That is so PRETTY!

Amie Kiger (Kigz) said...

Absolutely beautiful!!!! :)

Jen Brum said...

Such a pretty card Jen! I love that flower! It is so fun and summery! I love the texture on the panel! So fun!

Kim S said...

Such a sweet flower - I love the hint of print!!

Narelle Farrugia said...

Lovely and soft! You are the Queen of combining challenges - those colours work perfectly with the sketch!