Wednesday, July 23, 2025

Freshly Made Sketches #696

Hello, my friends!  It's time for another Freshly Made Sketches challenge - this time from Jen Mitchell - I really went off the grid this time... this is what happens when you have your Christmas supplies out and find one that just wants to play!  Here is Jen's fun FMS#696...

Let me explain what I mean about going off the grid:
I'm seeing Jen's back panel in the front and the front got pushed back - OY!


These Funky Trees from TH and Sizzix are so fun - and work so well
for 'masculine' Christmas cards which I make sure to add to those delivered
to my area senior centers.

The papers I used are from HoneyBee's Log Cabin collection and
my gold stars were cut using a die from one of the old MFT Blueprints sets.
A simple sentiment - also from MFT - and my card is done!


I'm having so much fun working with the wonderful FMS team -
they don't ever seem to be upset when I 'have my way' with their Sketches.
We want YOU to have your way, too - as long as we can see the Sketch, that is! LOL
Speaking of!  I can't wait to see Jen's card!

=] Michele

13 comments:

Jeanne said...

Fabulous!

Bonnie said...

What a great masculine Christmas card, Michele! I love seeing how you use these sketches! I'm loving these starry trees and how you used two patterns of DP!

Stephanie Lanzalotto said...

I have never seen these tree dies. They truly are so fun. The papers really make them shine! They are so wonderful and really perfect for your card. Fabulous take on the sketch!

Cindy C. said...

I like it a lot, it's whimsical and elegant at the same time!!

Patti Callihan said...

Michele I have never come across these dies all the year I have been making cards. They are adorable and make a Beautiful Christmas Card. Thank You For Sharing This with us all today.

TK said...

Perfectly fun and light-hearted! This is a really fun Christmas card, and yes -- masculine too. I love the papers used too

Ida said...

This is so cool. Love the die (are they available anywhere still?) - Your card is just wonderful.

Julia Aston said...

Every time I drop by I am so inspired Michele! I have these trees and have only used them once - love your design and the colors you used! Julia xx

Marcia Hill said...

You always go a little rogue, so I don't think anyone is surprised Michele...especially when your cards turn out like they do!! And this one's no exception...I absolutely LOVE it! Those trees never did anything for me when you showed me the set, but every time you use them, I love them more!! I think you used Jen's sketch beautifully my friend (mine will be coming Friday!)...fun, fun card!! Hugs. :0)

Leslie Miller said...

Dang, I love those funky TH trees and how you've used them to make the most awesome Christmas card! They almost look like little snowcapped mountains. The darling little stars and your choice of papers make them very festive in an earthy kinda way (my favorite). So incredibly fun!

Amy O said...

I can totally see the sketch! And I love how you've used it! Cute card, Michele!

LeAnne said...

I love those funky trees! So cute and fun! TH certainly knows how to make some creative elements!

HilaryJane said...

Isn't it amazing what you can do with a few scraps of paper? Just fabulous xx