Freshly Made Sketches #392 – A Sketch by Jacquie

by ElizStewart // June 16, 2019 // 2 Comments

So love the sketch this week at Freshly Made Sketches! We are working with a prominent center panel and 3 small strips in the upper left corner. I decided to feature some new birthday 6x6 patterned paper from Pietek Trzynastego. Continue reading →

Color Throwdown #545 and Freshly Made Sketches #390

by ElizStewart // June 2, 2019 // 2 Comments

Again this week, I combined two challenges: Color Throwdown and Freshly Made Sketches. At Color Throwdown, we are working with the colors Raspberry, Lavender, Green and Kraft, and at Freshly Made Sketches, we are working with a sketch featuring a circular focal point with two underlying strips. Continue reading →

Color Throwdown #544 and Freshly Made Sketches #389 – A Sketch by Narelle

by ElizStewart // May 27, 2019 // 4 Comments

I am combining two challenges this week. The colors we are working with this week at Color Throwndown are CORAL, AQUA and NAVY. The sketch at Freshly Made Sketches features a central circular image with a sentiment tag and small embellishments under the circle. I created a Thank You card using Papertrey Ink's Keep Swimming set. Continue reading →

Freshly Made Sketches #388

by ElizStewart // May 19, 2019 // 2 Comments

This week at Freshly Made Sketches, we are working with 3 overlapping objects on a layered background. I created a birthday card using 3 dancing fairies as my overlapping objects on a patterned background. Continue reading →

Freshly Made Sketches #386 – A Sketch by Jen B

by ElizStewart // May 5, 2019 // 3 Comments

This week, at Freshly Made Sketches, we are working with the top third of our cards, and a circular focal point. I used flowers from Simon Says Stamp, embossed and Copic-colored. Continue reading →

Freshly Made Sketches #385 – A Sketch by Kim

by ElizStewart // April 29, 2019 // No Comments

Fun and simple sketch over at Freshly Made Sketches this week. I made an equally simple "coffee" card. Continue reading →

Freshly Made Sketches #384 – A Sketch by Linda

by ElizStewart // April 21, 2019 // 2 Comments

This week, at Freshly Made Sketches, we are working with a small focal rectangle and two background stripes. I made this last Easter card in the nick of time. I set my focal rectangle off in a frame; and used washi for my background stripes. Continue reading →

Freshly Made Sketches #383 – A Sketch by Jen M.

by ElizStewart // April 14, 2019 // 3 Comments

We are working with a layered sketch this week at Freshly Made Sketches. I used Altenew washi and a border die for my layers, with a butterfly as the focal point. Continue reading →

Freshly Made Sketches #381 – A Sketch by Lee Ann

by ElizStewart // March 31, 2019 // 4 Comments

This week at Freshly Made Sketches, we are working with a simple layered sketch. I used my new (new to me!) 4.5" inch washi from Altenew. WOW! Continue reading →

Freshly Made Sketches #379 – A Sketch by Judy

by ElizStewart // March 17, 2019 // 1 Comment

I turned this week's sketch at Freshly Made Sketches horizontal. This is a very CAS card for St Paddy's Day! Continue reading →

Freshly Made Sketches #378 – A Sketch by Amy

by ElizStewart // March 8, 2019 // 2 Comments

This week at Freshly Made Sketches, we are working with a sketch that has 3 circles set on a rectangle. I created an Easter card with 2 Easter eggs, a chick, on a bed of grass. Continue reading →

Freshly Made Sketches #377 – A Sketch by Narelle

by ElizStewart // March 3, 2019 // 2 Comments

This week at Freshly Made Sketches, we are working with a sketch focused on 5 elements in the lower right corner; 3 overlapping elements and 2 offshoot elements. I built my card around shells, with abstract seaweed as my offshoot elements. Continue reading →

Freshly Made Sketches #376 – A Sketch by Karren

by ElizStewart // February 23, 2019 // 2 Comments

We are working with a very CAS sketch this week at Freshly Made Sketches. I created an equally simple Hello card with a bit of stamping and distressing. Continue reading →

Freshly Made Sketches #374 – A Sketch by Jen B.

by ElizStewart // February 10, 2019 // 3 Comments

Interesting sketch this week at Freshly Made Sketches. All the sketch circles looked like bubbles to me so I created a simple underwater scene. Continue reading →

Freshly Made Sketches #373 – A Sketch by Kim

by ElizStewart // February 3, 2019 // 2 Comments

I struggled beyond words with this week's sketch at Freshly Made Sketches! The sketch has three lines along the diagonal and a rectangular focal image on the left. Continue reading →

Freshly Made Sketches #372 – A Sketch by Linda

by ElizStewart // January 27, 2019 // 2 Comments

This week at Freshly Made Sketches, we are working with the middle third of an A2 panel, with a rectangluar bar running along the left edge. I used my very first Pink Fresh stamp set for this card. Continue reading →

Freshly Made Sketches #371 – A Sketch by Jen M.

by ElizStewart // January 20, 2019 // 2 Comments

At Freshly Made Sketches this week, we are working with an inset rectangle, a center border strip, and a left-hand image block. Continuing with Valentines Day cards, I used a sweet bunny from Stampin Up, blowing hearts. Continue reading →

Freshly Made Sketches #370 – A Sketch by Jen T.

by ElizStewart // January 13, 2019 // 3 Comments

So love the sketch over at Freshly Made Sketches this week! We are creating a card with a cluster of items in the upper left and lower right corners, sentiment in the middle. Continue reading →

Freshly Made Sketches #369 – A Sketch by Amy

by ElizStewart // January 6, 2019 // 2 Comments

This week at Freshly Made Sketches, we are working with a central image underscored with two narrow strips. The central image sits within a rectangular panel. I made a thank you note for a friend. My rectangular panel is covered in a patterned vellum... so fun (and easy)! Continue reading →

Freshly Made Sketches #368 – A Sketch by Narelle

by ElizStewart // December 28, 2018 // 2 Comments

This week at Freshly Made Sketches, we are working with two skewed rectangular shapes and a focal oval. I skewed two of Hero Arts coffee cups and added a sweet sentiment. Continue reading →

Freshly Made Sketches #367 – A Sketch by Karren

by ElizStewart // December 17, 2018 // 5 Comments

This week at Freshly Made Sketches we are working with a bordered rectangle with a central element in the lower left corner. This card is also the second card in the DT Call. Continue reading →

Freshly Made Sketches #366 and a Design Team Call - Sketch by Cécile

Freshly Made Sketches #366 – Sketch by Cécile

by ElizStewart // December 9, 2018 // 3 Comments

This week at Freshly Made Sketches, we are working with a sketch featuring multiple stripes and a central image. The new Skinny Stripes die from Ellen is perfect for this challenge. Continue reading →

Freshly Made Sketches #364 – A Sketch by Kim

by ElizStewart // November 25, 2018 // 2 Comments

We a fairly simple Freshly Made Sketch this week (or at least I thought it was!). My central element is a layered ornament featuring the sentiment. The patterned paper supports the sentiment. Continue reading →

Freshly Made Sketches #363 – A Sketch by Jen T

by ElizStewart // November 19, 2018 // 1 Comment

This week, at Freshly Made Sketches, we are focused on a central rectangle. I used the rectangle to focus on a Christmas sentiment, framed in gold foil to make it pop against the subdued patterned papers. Continue reading →