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Friday, September 18, 2026

JOY for Today

 Hi there on a Friday, hope you are doing well. I got a head start on some crafting and I have a card to share using mostly new supplies.  You know, I like mental challenges. Crossword puzzles and board games are fun. You won't be surprised that my favorite and best mental challenges come from -you guessed it- card challenges. 

My clues for today came from Freshly Made  Sketches challenge! 



Choosing papers was the easy part, I loved using the Washi Paper again (La La Land Crafts). Soft inking provides a bit of color on the die cuts of Serene Blooms (SSS), which have such lovely texture! I added a strip of gold mirror card stock  above the paper and die cut gold leaves.



The sentiment was stamped and hand cut, and added in keeping with the sketch. I really love the sentiments included with the new-to-me Today and Everyday Stamps (SSS.)

The sketch helped me come up with a card I never would have thought of. And I really like it! 


I'm adding this also the the SSS Wednesday Challenge - Clean and Simple. and Love Those Pretty Papers - Fall. 

I will be off now for weekend things. Probably taking the last chance to cool off in the pool. Hoping you've enjoyed your visit! I will see you again soon. 

Be yourself

         Have delight in your craft 

               Make something beautiful!  




Inks used: Altenew -  Heartbeat, and Distress Oxide - Antique Linen and Rusty Hinge



6 comments:

Leslie Miller said...

It's surprising how beautiful this simple sketch can look when in the hands of creativity like yours! That paper -- gasp -- and those blooms! I love that you chose the pretty coral for your sentiment. I'm simply stunned, Cindy!

donna mikasa said...

Such a pretty card, Cindy! I love how you added dimension with those popped up blooms and the patterned paper is the perfect choice! Thanks so much for joining Freshly Made Sketches this week!

Loll said...

Gorgeous card Cindy! Love the beautiful paper you've used that are complimented by your lovely blooms with gold accents. Great work! xx

Jen Timko said...

This is breathtaking!! Amazing what you did with this clean sketch. I'm just in awe! So glad to see you this week at FMS!

Jen Brum said...

This is just beautiful! That paper is absolutely gorgeous! Just love that sentiment! Thanks for joining us this week at Freshly Made Sketches!

Verena said...

This card is stunning, Cindy! Your flowers are so beautiful and complement the paper so well. Absolutely lovely! Thanks for playing along with us at Freshly Made Sketches.