Wednesday, January 19, 2022

Freshly Made Sketches: Serene Bird

It's time for a new sketch at Freshly Made Sketches! Today we have a sketch by Jen Timko and here’s what I did with it!

 Memory Box Serene Bird


I always have a basket on the corner of my desk that's filled with products appropriate for any upcoming holiday or just new stash that I want to be sure to use. Over the weekend, I finally changed out the Christmas products for Valentines. This bird die was part of the holiday release at Memory Box but I didn't get a chance to use it for this Christmas.  I think it's lovely so before it left my desk I decided to give it a try on a non-Christmas card.

Memory Box Serene Bird

I cut him out from a golden-yellow and added two of the branches. I added a small white frame behind him then decided that rays of sunshine were perfect for him. The sentiment is also from Memory Box (Open Studio).  I spend a lot of time picking the sentiment because it had to be in that shape to fit with the branches but I also loved how this card was all coming together so the sentiment needed to be something I'd be sure to use (vs. going into my stash of cards to maybe be used in the future.)  (Yes...I definitely obsess over my sentiments!!!)

I hope to see you playing along with us at Freshly Made Sketches.

SUPPLY LIST

Stamps: Memory Box/Open Studio Joyful Moments

Dies: Memory Box Serene Bird and Branch, Ellen Huston Essential Squares, Reverse Confetti Stitched Rays Cover Panel

Cardstock: Stampin' Up Crumb Cake, Bumblebee, Mint Macaron

Other: Pretty Pink Posh Marigold Gems

11 comments:

  1. What an amazing die. No wonder you wanted to use your bird! This is a gorgeous card, and a perfect sentiment. ;-)

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  2. Lovely Kim. I try to make sure my sentiment is one I can use, too! Love the design ❤️

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  3. Sweet as can be - love the embossed rays in the center - you have the best finishing touches on your cards!

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  4. Oh this card is just fabulous Kim! That bird is so sweet and looks perfect perched on your card! The kraft background is beautiful!

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  5. What a pretty little bird! This is charming, Kim!

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  6. This is so beautiful. I love how the stitched lines seem to be like rays of the sun highlighting the bird. And I love your idea of keeping products for upcoming holidays and new products in a basket close at hand.

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  7. What a sweet and wonderfully designed card this is! I love the stitched lines within the framework, but that sentiment is fantastic - along with that pretty bird too of course :)

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  8. I'm glad to hear someone else say sentiments are important! So many that come with stamp sets I would never use, but this one is great! I adore that bird. Wish I still had a stamp store selling MB. Love your card!

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  9. Wow! I love everything about your card, Kim! I love your choice of colors, the sweet bird, the textured square! A fabulous job with the sketch!

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  10. This card is so fantastic, Kim! Every detail is just perfect!!! I love it!

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  11. I just love this sentiment. We don't say that enough to people - thanks for just being you! And the bird is beautiful. Wonderful card!

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