Wednesday, August 28, 2019

Freshly Made Sketches 400

Will the real Freshly Made Sketches challenge #400 please stand up!  It seems like we've been playing a sketch challenge version of To Tell the Truth these last few weeks!  After taking a bit of a stroll down memory lane and digging some old sketches out of our archives we are ready to reveal the ACTUAL sketch #400!

It's quite a milestone, to be sure, and to celebrate properly we have PRIZES!  That's right anyone who plays along with us is eligible to win a prize from one of our generous sponsors!  We reached out to our crafty friends and asked if they would help us celebrate our 400th sketch and we were seriously overwhelmed by their generosity.

So let's get to it!



Isn't that a fabulous sketch?  SO. MANY. POSSIBILITIES.  For me, I saw that wide strip and new immediately that I needed to dip into my never-ending stash of patterned paper.  I love gingham so I chose this pretty blue one that was a perfect match to some cardstock that I also had (I love it when different brands collide and make something special)!  Then I added a two-tone butterfly.  It's been a while since I've used one of my pretty butterfly dies and this seemed like just the right occasion to use one of my favorite accents.

I also incorporated a couple of other challenges into my card today.  One for color (The Color Dare) and one that gave me an excuse to use a splatter stamp behind the butterfly (TGIF Challenges).



And now for those sponsors!  Drum roll please...........


Wouldn't you love a chance to win a prize from one of these awesome companies?  It's easy!  All you have to do is play along with our 400th sketch celebration at Freshly Made Sketches.  Winners will be randomly drawn from everyone who plays along!  I hope you'll join us!

Thanks for stopping by!

Supplies
Stamps:  Simple Sentiments (Avery Elle); Ink Splats (Indigo Blu)
Paper:  Solar White (Neenah); Rose Red, Pink Pirouette, Cool Caribbean (Stampin' Up!)
Ink:  Cool Caribbean (Stampin' Up!)
Accessories:  Vivienne Butterfly die, Darla Butterfly die (Memory Box)

14 comments:

Amy O said...

So pretty and so glad to see a butterfly card from you! I love this one and I love the gingham.

Lisa Elton said...

What a lovrly butterfly! This is charming Jen!

Tami Hewlett said...

The subtle splatter behind the butterfly is such a pretty touch to this gorgeous card! Thanks for joining TGIF Challenges this week!

Linda Callahan said...

That butterfly is fabulous and your color combo is gorgeous!

Cat Nowak said...

Stunning! Love that layered butterfly with the splatter behind. Congratulations on your #400 challenge that is a hugel!! Thank you for joining us at Color Dare!

A.Rose said...

Hopefully I can join the Feshly Made Sketches Challenge this weekend! I adore your card. Thanks so much for joining the Tic-Tac-Toe challenge! Please enter again with your CAS designs!

sandie said...

another stunning card-wonderful CAS beauty x

Jen Brum said...

Love this beautiful card Jen! That butterfly is so pretty and I love the background paper! This card just makes me smile!

Alyson Mayo said...

This is just gorgeous - simplicity at its best! Not all cards need to be overwhelmed with embellishments and other items to look amazing and you showed that perfectly here. Love the layered butterfly and the splatters behind. Thanks for sharing such a beautiful card with us at Colour Dare :)

Migdalia said...

Absolutely Gorgeous!! I love the pretty blue & pretty butterfly too!
Have a wonderful day,
Migdalia Rodriguez
Migdalia's Crafts

Narelle Farrugia said...

You make the most gorgeous clean and fresh cards with your colour and image choices!

Kim S said...

So simple - and just right!! I love the detail and dimension in that butterfly. And it's perfect with the gingham in the background.

Melanie M R said...

Lovely card, Jen! You used the challenge colors with great effect. Thank you for playing along at Color My Heart Color Dare.

Miss. Carrie's Creations said...

This card is absolutely lovely. Thank you for sharing your creation with us at Color My Heart Dare. Please come back and join us for future challenges. I can't wait to see what you create! ☕💙Miss.Carrie