Sketch Challenge - Nothing's Better Than

 Hi Capital Stampers!

I hope you had a great weekend! I went to a baseball game yesterday and forgot my sunscreen, so naturally my neck and arms are now sporting a nice red sunburn.

To feel better, I spent some time at my stamping table, playing along with this sketch challenge courtesy of Freshly Made Sketches. I pulled out the Nothing's Better Than stamp set, stamping some cookies in Early Espresso. The inside is stamped with Cinnamon Cider, stamped off once. The sentiments are stamped in Early Espresso with the Cookies word die-cut from Early Espresso cardstock.

I used Polished Pink Designer Series Paper for the diagonal element. The Basic White panel is matted with Early Espresso on a Cinnamon Cider card base. 

Here is a copy of the sketch that inspired this card:

Sketches are great if you need a little inspiration, or are looking for new ways to use the stamp sets you have in your collection. The Stampin' Up! Catalogs are also a great source for color combinations, layouts and techniques to try. Why not try it yourself? Pick your favorite card sample in the catalog and copy it, or change up some of the elements to make it your own! Then take a picture of it and share. Maybe your creation will inspire someone else!

Happy Stamping,

Michelle