Wednesday, June 25, 2025

Freshly Made Sketches #692

Narelle is our host this week for Freshly Made Sketches #692 - it's a beauty!

I don't need many baby cards these days but I'm always happy to make one for a friend's new grandbaby!  If I were decorating a nursery these wonderful neutrals would be my go-to ...monkey and bunny would be optional!


These darling little critters have been around for years but always
seem 'just right' to me.  Narelle included three focal squares in her sketch
which I promptly substituted with clouds to give that brolly an updraft!


Another addition from Waffle Flower included this Blanket-Stitched
set of frames - a 'blankie' seemed perfect for a baby card - and one of the
many premade sentiments from WF finished it off beautifully!

Okay, I know storks deliver babies - but I just couldn't resist a little fun!
Hope you'll join us and add a bit of fun of your own to our gallery before 3pm EST on Monday June 30th!
=] Michele

Mama Elephant: Up and Away!
EH: Clouds
HoneyBee: Gingham Galore - Holiday
Waffle Flower Crafts: Blanket Stitch Layers die

22 comments:

Marcia Hill said...

Absolutely ADORABLE Michele!! I never would have thought of using those colors for a nursery (or a baby card!), but I totally love it! In fact I love every sweet detail on this SWEET card my friend...beautifully done!! Hugs. :0)

Vicki Dutcher said...

You really rock out sketches! This card is total CUTENESS! 😀

Linda Callahan said...

I am loving the neutrals here! Sweet card! That crew can drop in any time to visit me!

donna mikasa said...

Browns and beiges should definitely be a neutral for baby cards! You've used one of my fave ME sets--a perfect welcome for any baby or grandbaby!

Leslie Miller said...

You're always so creative with the sketches. This is darling with the fun critters floating through the clouds. The gingham and scallops and blanket stitch make a cute setting. These lovely neutrals would soothe baby peacefully into slumberland!

HilaryJane said...

What a perfect little baby card and I love that you have used neutral colours. So cute xx

lostinpaper said...

Super duper cute Michele! Neutrals are the BIG 'baby' thing right now, along with those earthy greens etc. You are right on point here my friend, and those stacked clouds... genius!

Bobby said...

Absolutely adorable, Michele. I don't usually need baby cards either but I'm needing two this Fall.

Lisa Elton said...

From your 'blankie' to the cute little 'stuffies', this is one darling card! The gingham and clouds make it extra sweet!

Bonnie said...

Awh, this is darling, Michele! I love the neutral colors and that bunny hanging on tight to the monkey's tail! Adorable blanket too!

TK said...

Yes, this beautiful card is being adored by little ol' me... just sitting on my mantle, getting all the compliments! It is truly so darling, and you are definitely creative with the sketch -- love it, sweet Friend!

Jeanne said...

Such a sweet and delightful take on the sketch, Michele. I especially love the gingham.

JoAnn said...

This is so adorable with those cute critters on the clouds. I love how you have created it in neutrals. Great take on the sketch.

LeAnne said...

You had me at GINGHAM....and those sweet little critters and clouds! That blanket die is just adorable!

Amy O said...

What a sweet card! I love how you've used the clouds with the sketch.

Cat Craig said...

Fabulous take on the sketch, Michele. Love the neutrals.

Stephanie Lanzalotto said...

Swapping out the squares for clouds is genius. This is just the sweetest card. The colors are perfect.

Celeste Goff said...

Such a precious baby card, and fun take on the sketch!

Jen Timko said...

Oh wow, do I ever love this!! The neutrals are so perfect and this is just so stinking adorable!!

Jen Brum said...

Oh this is such a sweet card! I love those umbrella hanging critters and I just love the gingham! The neutral colour is just perfect! This is the perfect baby card!

Karren said...

This set was the first Mama Elephant set I bought and it's still in my collection (who am I kidding - everything I've ever bought is still in my collection!). Love the neutral tones for this adorable baby card!

Narelle Farrugia said...

Oh this is tooooooo cute! Those tones are fabulous and perfect for a baby card! LOVE!