Wednesday, December 3, 2025

Freshly Made Sketches #715

Hello again, my friends!  BIG news: We have TWO new designers and we're so excited to welcome Donna Mikasa and Michelle Langley to our FMS family!  welcome, ladies! 

A fresh and fun new Freshly Made Sketch to play with!  Karren has a dandy for us ...


Do you agree it's just tricky enough to make us think a little?
Well, here's where my thoughts took me...


I know I have a few friends who live in warmer climates where
sand dollars may be found more often than snowflakes!
Besides, I just could not resist this gorgeous paper from HoneyBee's Vitamin Sea collection.  My little Gina Marie Designs Sand Dollar brings me back to my very first meeting with my friend Marcia at a craft show - the rest is history, right, my friend?


Here is her closeup where you might see the snowflake embellishments,
and the PTI's Elegant Edges: Snowflakes, a big die cut snowflake from
HoneyBee and one more of those Betterpress-ed sentiments.

I look forward to seeing how YOU interpret Karren's Sketch soon -
you have until Monday, December 8th at 3:00PM EST!
=] Michele

19 comments:

Bonnie said...

One of my dreams is to see snow falling at the beach, Michele. I can see that it would be worthy of my expectations! I love the sand dollar with the snowflake!

Marcia Hill said...

LOVE this beachy/snowy mixed card Michele!! The sand dollar and snowflake combo is a winner and I'm loving the colors in this card too! Beautifully done my friend! (And yes, I do remember that first meeting and still have my Gina Marie dies from that day too...yep, the rest is history!! Love ya!!) Hugs. :0)

JoAnn said...

Beautiful card with the sand dollar and pretty snowflake. Don't see many snowflakes here in Florida. :) Great take on the sketch.

Cat Craig said...

I love the alliteration of snowflake and sand dollar. The images really work in the sketch.

TK said...

Amazing use of the sketch, Michele! I love the mix of sand dollar and snowflake, the best of both worlds no matter where you live. Those really are beautiful papers too

HilaryJane said...

You wouldn't really think of using them together on a card, but it really works. Well done. Yes, I can see that the sketch might prove a little challenging, but you definitely nailed it xx

Vicki Dutcher said...

Gorgeous- love that added sand dollar too

lostinpaper said...

What a clever sketch and a beautiful design using it Michele, looks like you had fun with this one!

LeAnne said...

What a sweet way to use that little sand dollar AND that gorgeous snowflake! Beautiful colors, too!

Lisa Elton said...

Ahhh, that little sand dollar is just the sweetest! What a wonderful beachy holiday card, Michele. Just lovely!

Michelle Langley said...

Beautiful! Thank you so much for the warm welcome!

Jeanne said...

Wonderful card, Michele. Love the homage to those who don't live in snowy climates.

Leslie Miller said...

It's a sweet greeting from your snowy home to their land of sandy beaches. Both on one card brings the hearts together. It's just lovely, Michele!

Helen said...

A beautiful card Michele with a lovely elegant feel. I love that it's clever desigb pays hoage to the different climates found at Christmas! :)

Linda Callahan said...

I love beachy holiday cards….this is lovely!

Jen Timko said...

Such a fun combination and perfect for our beachy friends (a bit jealous of them, tbh). Love your papers and all that gorgeous texture!

Amy O said...

Snowflakes and sand dollars make for a fabulous combination! Who knew?!? I love this, Michele!

Verena said...

I love the sand dollar/snowflake combination! So unexpected and so wonderful!

Karren said...

Well we don't get snow at Christmas and even though I only live half an hour from the beach, I also don't go there (hangs head in shame). Your card, with all its wonderful die-cut elements is just gorgeous!