Wednesday, July 2, 2025

Freshly Made Sketches #693

Hello, my friends!  We have another really fun-filled sketch from Amy for you this week.  Take a look...

I had a never-been-used set that I thought would work great but after coloring I found that these brushes would work better if I gave the sketch a turn on its side - I know Amy won't mind a bit!  Here's my card...


Color My World - from Colorado Craft Co. that I picked up during one of their many sales.  Why I dilly-dallied is beyond me - perhaps because I don't have dies to cut them?  In hindsight, I should not have let that stop me as they were very simple to fussy cut.  I reenforced them with a backing of heavy cardstock before popping them up on foam squares.  Now I know Amy's sketch doesn't include a frame - but when it works, it works, right?  This PB Frame It die did the trick and I gave it a 'canvas' using SU Subtle Texture.  A few stamped splatters of each color ink and a sentiment from the same set on an Altenew Slim Label, and my card was complete!

I know you'll have 'just the thing' in your own stash to bring Amy's Sketch to life!  Let's go see the team's cards, shall we?  
=] Michele

12 comments:

Marcia Hill said...

What an AWESOME card Michele!! I love the way you turned the sketch on its side...worked perfectly for those brushes and i love the added frame too! And of course the sentiment is a perfect fit! Sweet, sweet card my friend...LOVE it!! Hugs. :0)

Patti Callihan said...

Michele anyone that makes cards will adore your card. It’s perfect for any artist, card maker, I love it. I will have to look at my Colorado Craft Co stamps as I know I bought some as well. Thank You For reminding me also now to use mine.❤️🌺❤️🌺❤️🌺

TK said...

Perfect! And the frame too, if I have any word! I love your canvas and little splatters that add so much -- I'm so glad you braved the fussy-cutting world and gave us this terrific card

donna mikasa said...

LOVE your artsy take on the sketch! Those paintbrushes work beautifully on your card---splashes, frame, and all! So inspiring!

Lisa Elton said...

Every bit of this is fun, but it's your coloring on the handles that has me gob smacked! Fabulous card, Michele!

Bonnie said...

These paint brushes worked perfectly for this sketch, Michele! I love how they are loaded with paint and your splatters landed perfectly!

Kim S said...

This is so fun and creative - and even more amazing after you read that fabulous sentiment!

Cat Craig said...

Ohh this is such fun Michele. Great idea on the sketch. I like it portrait. I have a hard time with landscape cards.

Jeanne said...

Fabulous card Michele!

JoAnn said...

What a fun card with your paint brushes and splatters of colors. The sentiment is perfect. Love the frame too.

Bobby said...

This is amazing, Michele, and I applaud you for fussy cutting all those brushes. I love the idea of 'framing the canvas' and the splatters add a fun touch.

HilaryJane said...

I am glad you have now used those brushes. They work perfectly with that sketch and the sentiment is just write. Love the splatters too xx