A Little Christmas card - FMS #751

Welcome to my blog. This summer in Canada has been quite intense. The heat remains widespread throughout the country, and although we're moving towards Fall and the temperatures have dropped to a more manageable level, wildfires continue to burn. The Interior of our province has suffered significant damage from these fires, with many losses occurring over the past six weeks and there are 200 fires still burning in BC this morning.  

A huge thank you to all the first responders and volunteers who are tirelessly working to protect and assist the region during this difficult time.  And, my deepest sympathies go out to the farmers, Indigenous communities, and other landowners not only in our province but also in other provinces across the country who have lost their homes, livelihoods, and treasured memories due to the recent fires.

I've missed out on the past few week's of sketch challenges on the Freshly Made Sketches challenge site because I've been busy making custom cards and haven't had time to participate. This week I'm all caught up and thought I'd try this one out. Sketch #751 is hosted by Michelle and digitalized by Brandi from the Freshly Made Sketches’ incredibly talented design team.

Here's My Card:

I've jumped right into Christmas with this card using one of the new sets featured in Stampin' Up!s soon to be released September to December 2026 catalogue.  This card basically features the beautiful papers from the "A Little Christmas" 12 x 12" papers.  I know I'm going to have fun playing with this suite. 

Supplies and Instructions:

Stamps and Dies:

• Stylish Shapes Dies #159183 - squares 2 3/4" 2 5/8", 1 1/2" and 1"
• Christmas Mice Stamps #168415 (NEW) - Sentiment stamps - "Happy Holidays" and "Sending Little Moments of Joy"

Cardstock and Designer Series Papers (DSP):

• Very Vanilla
• 8 1/2 x 5 1/2 scored at 4 1/4" for base 
• 3 3/4" x 5" for inside matte
• 1" x 1" piece for sentiment square on front 
• Cherry Cobbler
• 5 3/8" x 4 1/8" matte for front
• 3" x 3" to cut out 2 5/8" x 2 5/8" matte for front of
• 1 1/2" x 1 1/2" scrap to cut out 1" square for sentiment on front 
• 5 1/4" x 4" matte for inside card 
• Peaceful Pine (New Incolour) 
• 2" x 2" scrap to cut out 1 3/4" x 1 3/4" matte for focal on front 
• Designer Series Paper
• 5 1/4" x 4" plaid matte for front of card and 3 3/4" x 1/2" strip for bottom of inside Vanilla matte.
• 2 3/4" x 2 3/4" piece of Very Vanilla and Cherry Cobbler Bow Dsp to cut out front matte for focal to 2 5/8" x 2 5/8"

In this photo you can see the beautiful stitched square die cuts from the Stylish Shapes Dies that layer so perfectly.  I can't live without these dies they are ultimately my favourite go to die cut collection.

Also you can see the sweet little Christmas Berries I've added for some additional Christmas cheer.  I know I'm going to have to order a couple of these embellishment packages before they are sold out.  

Ink and Blends:

• Cherry Cobbler

Accessories: 

• Dimensionals
• Adhesive Backed Christmas Berries #168549 (NEW)

Thanks for taking the time to check out this week's card entry for Freshly Made Sketches.  Make sure you take a look at all the beautiful cards from the design team and participants for this challenge on the Atlantic Hearts Sketch Challenge blog.   Until next time.............

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