Wednesday, October 5, 2011

Featured Designer for Freshly Made Sketches

Hello there and Happy Wednesday to you! I feel like I have been MIA from my blog for a wee bit too long. Lots going on here but ALL good things, so that is a bonus. Just trying to catch up this week. I am SO excited to share with you that I was invited, by my sweet friend,  Lesley Croghan, to be a Featured Designer for her new challenge blog: 

I love the concept of "clean" cards and didn't truly realize how MUCH until I created my card for this challenge. 

So what does FMS mean by a "clean card"? According to Lesley: "We are looking for clean-lined creations but unlike Clean and Simple challenges, we encourage lots of detail and embellishments as long as they maintain a "clean" look to your card."
So, here is my interpretation of this fabulous sketch. Although I centered the main panel on the card, because it seemed to fit better within the lines of the plaid DSP and ribbon. This card also marks the return of my infatuation (read as obsession) with the Button Buddies stamp set. :) I paired it up with some punched flowers from the Itty Bitty Punch Pack and some Bitty Buttons for dimension. It's an "itty bitty bouquet" of cuteness! I also really love the Domestic Goddess DSP that I ripped into for the first time with this card. Totally makes me a fan of Calypso Coral! (Which is a good thing because we weren't really getting along up until now, lol!) 


Although tough to see in the main photo, this card has a lot of dimension to it. Each layer is built up with some Stampin' Dimensionals. I finished it off with some Basic Pearls and a ruffled bow. The sentiment is simple and can be used for a variety of occasions. 
Please stop by Freshly Made Sketches to see what all of the excitement is about. Their Design Team pretty much ROCKS the house and I know they have created some wonderful "eye-candy" for inspiration. (Hugs, ladies!!) Hope you have a chance to play along this week, too! 

Have a HAPPY day! :) 


Stampin' Up! Supply List: 
Stamps: Button Buddies (awwww, yeah!!) and Friendly Phrases
Paper: Domestic Goddess DSP, Calypso Coral, Pool Party and Whisper White card stock
Ink: Calypso Coral Classic ink (unwrapped it for the first time today) 
Accessories: Pool Party Stampin' Write Marker, 1- 1/4" Circle punch, 1- 3/8" Circle punch, Calypso Coral 3/8" Ruffled Ribbon, Itty Bitty Punch Pack, Bitty Buttons, Basic Pearls and lots of Stampin' Dimensionals
Non SU: circle and scallop circle die cuts

20 comments:

  1. Congrats on being featured, and what a gorgeous clean card! I always like the clean cut style of your creations.

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  2. Oh! I love your card!!!! These colors look so fresh and lovely together!

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  3. Love the colours you chose, Anne Marie and of course the meticulous way you completed your card. That ruffled ribbon is definitely being added to my wish list. You certainly did Lesley proud as her Featured Designer.

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  4. Beautifully put together! I think you and Calypso Coral are getting along just fine from the look of this lovely creation! So glad you are our Featured Designer :)

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  5. Oh this is stunning Anne Marie ... your cards are always so clean and stylish and full of dimension - which I love love love!!!
    This colour combination is awesome so very pretty ... i love the mixture of stripes and floral ... very fresh and very modern!!!
    Awesome work ...

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  6. This is another of your fantastic creations! I love this set and wow, what a treat in these colors! Your take on the layout is wonderful!

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  7. So pretty, AM. Are you trying to make me buy that paper by pairing it with our much loved Button Buddies? :) I love all of your layers; they work perfectly while still being clean. Just gorgeous (as always!)

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  8. Incredible card!!! LOVE it!! I was with you on Calypso Coral until I saw your card!! Great Job!!! Amy L.

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  9. Your card is beautiful, and has a very fresh and clean feel to it! You were a perfect match for the Freshly Made Sketches, as your cards always look so polished. This one is no exception, beautiful papers and details!

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  10. So pretty with those wonderful colors. Love the little flowers with the pearls on them. Lovely card.
    Lynn

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  11. Congrats, Ms. Featured Stamper! You delivered beautifully! I purchased this set because of your cute little piggy and that's the only one I've used so far. Great colors here!

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  12. Hi Anne Marie! I love this adorable card with the "itty bitty bouquet". It's so sweet, and the perfect colors to magnify the sweetness. TFS.

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  13. Congrats on being a featured designer! This card is so beautiful!

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  14. This is fabulous Anne Marie! TFS!!!!

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  15. Beautiful bright card, really like the little flowers.Congratulations on being a featured designer.

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  16. Beautiful card and I love your itty bitty bouquet!

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  17. Anne Marie, I LOVE this fresh, fun card!! Awesome image and wonderful combo of patterned papers you've used, love the plaid! Thanks for popping by my blog, hope you have a wonderful weekend! **hugs** :)

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  18. Amazing card AM. I love the mixture of paper and I really "need" that set now. I don't know why I overlooked it. Your have created a beautiful card! So happy you are joining us this week!
    Hugs,
    Lesley

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  19. This is just adorable, AM! As always, you have rocked that Button Buddies set and I love the dimension you created with the set as well with all of your layers!

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Have a great day! :)
Anne Marie