I could barely contain my excitement when I saw this week’s Freshly Made Sketches. My brain immediately began shuffling through the different patterns I could showcase on the simple, two-block design – like an old-school rolodex. Spin, spin, spin. When I couldn’t decide (so many great papers!), I reached for the vibrant and fun On the Go Designer Series Paper to make this card:
Here’s a look at Jen Timko’s sketch for this week’s challenge that inspired my card:
Fun sketch, huh? Can you blame me for having a hard time choosing my patterns for the two blocks? 🙂 I love the graphic page of blueprint designs (in green) and cut that piece along the line of one of the designs in the pattern. Here’s a look at the colors and patterns in the On the Go Designer Series Paper, which was introduced as a new Online Exclusives product in March:
I added two little tags from the Tags to Go Dies and a sentiment from the Tags to Go stamp set to the bottom, right of the card. I cropped a fun key to add, but it really didn’t need it, so I left it off. Here’s a look at the bundle, which was also launched as an Online Exclusives product in March:
I tied my tags with two ribbons – a strand of the Iridescent 1/2″ Striped Trim that’s tied with a piece of Shy Shamrock twine from the Pack Your Bags Twine Three-Pack (the other colors are Strawberry Slush and Azure Afternoon). Here’s a closer look at the tag on my card:
I added three 2024-2026 In Color Resin Dots to accent my tag.
I hope you’ll pop over to the Freshly Made Sketches site to see the incredible projects created by the Design Team and participants in the challenge – to see them all or to participate in the challenge, CLICK HERE. Such fun!
Bundles: Tags to Go Bundle Stamps: Tags to Go Papers: On the Go Designer Series Paper, Shy Shamrock, Basic White Inks: Shy Shamrock Accessories: Iridescent 1/2″ Striped Trim, Pack Your Bags Twine Three-Pack (Shy Shamrock), 2024-2026 In Color Resin Dots (Shy Shamrock), Stampin’ Dimensionals
Thanks for stopping by today!
Brian
Product Shares
Last week I shared my Product Shares and Designer Series Paper Swatch Books from Stampin’ Up!’s 2025 Annual Catalog. What a great way to enjoy a little bit of all the papers, ribbons and embellishments from the new book! To learn more and sign up, click on the image below:
2025-2027 In Color Bundles
The new catalog, which launches May 6, also introduces us to 5 new In Colors. To give you a huge bundle of all the products in the new colors (papers, inks, markers, ribbons), I’ve created a collection of In Color Bundles at a discount. To learn more and sign up, click on the image below:
Spring One-for-One Card Swap
I’m hosting a One-for-One Card Swap, and I’d love for you to join in! To learn more about the guidelines and timeframe, click on the image below:








Oh how I love those sweet little layered tags
Thanks, Mary! I started with just the white tag, but I knew the added green one would add something extra. Glad you like it.
Great card and DSP choice! I just ordered this bundle with free shipping based on your earlier card!
Thanks for your inspiration Brian!
That makes me so happy, Dawn! You are going to love it! ♥
Brian, I don’t know how you chose! But I love where your ‘Rolodex spinning’ stopped! Vibrant colors, fabulous print – I do love a map – and seamlessly combined!
Thanks so very much for playing cards with us at Freshly Made Sketches!
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Awww…thanks so much, Michele! I really had to just pick one and make it work. These pages are so fun that they couldn’t not work for me. So glad you like it. Thanks!
I love that paper…..such a pretty green….sweet card!
Thanks so much, Linda! I had fun with this challenge. ♥
I love the simplicity of this card and how easy it was to recreate with different paper and a happy birthday greeting to add to my stash of cards. It was fun to make! Thanks!
I’m happy you were able to use the layout for a different card. ♥
Great take on the sketch, Brian. I love the colors, DSP choices, and ribbons. The tiny lines of Basic White showing through really make the green pop. It is a very fun card. Enjoy your day!
Thanks so much, Hilda! I needed just that – a little white to help accent the green. These little frames made me happy. So glad you like it.
Perfect print choices! Almost looks like the papers were designed this way. Love the effect. So glad you joined us this week at FMS!
What a fun use of patterns and I love all the little details! Thank you for playing along with us at Freshly Made Sketches.
What an awesome take on the sketch! So vibrant, so joyful! Thanks for joining us at FMS this week.