Wednesday, August 20, 2025

Celebrating 700!.....FMS700

 



Wow 700 Challenges are definitely worth celebrating! Seems like a huge number and it is stunning to me that I have made so many cards over the years!  I used the Cheers and Sips set with coordinating DSP to create my celebratory card for this week's challenge.


Way back in September of 2011 Leslie launched Freshly Made Sketches and I was delighted to be part of the original FMS Team! This is the very first card I made for Challenge #1! I think I need to break out the buttons and twine again!




And this is my daughter's birthday card I made way back in December of 2011.....sketch number 14 for FMS which we brought out of the archives to use again today! 





We have some former DT members returning this week to celebrate this milestone.  Hope you join the party as well at Freshly Made Sketches!





12 comments:

I Card Everyone said...

Girlfriend, you deserve sips and cheers for all the years you have been bringing us joy! Congratulations on your 700th Sketch and 14th year of creating from simple and simply wonderful sketches! [psst I LOve the buttons and twine!] It brings me such joy to call you my 'teamie' after all these years!
=] M

stampwithamyk said...

Such a cute card! Loved seeing your early cards for FMS too, so fun to look back! :)

Lisa Elton said...

Congrats on 700, wowee!! I like both of your delightful cards. You can't go wrong with a cute button!

LeAnne said...

I think this is a perfectly wonderful way to celebrate 700!! Wowza! Loved seeing your treats from the archives too! Can't wait to play along!

Brian King said...

LOVE! Such a great way to celebrate 700 sketches. Wowza! ♥

Kim S said...

I love your celebration card!! And I also love your original and 14th. Congrats to you personally on all 700! Your cards are always an inspiration!

Jen Brum said...

I love this card Linda! That paper is so pretty and I love the drink and fruit! So fun and perfect to celebrate!

Verena said...

What a fitting card to celebrate the big 700! I love your card. Thanks so much for all the wonderful inspiration you've provided over the years!

Jen Timko said...

Yes, let's bring out the buttons and twine again (I still have tons of them). What a joy it has been to be on this team with you. You are the sanity check, the humor and a big part of why this team has lasted so long. I mean, let's face it "Mona Lisa" and "Hotel California" don't exist without you! ;-) Thank you for all the years of inspiration!

Karren said...

Three fabulous cards from an OG teamie! I'm so glad to be on this team with you, my friend!

Narelle Farrugia said...

Oh I remember your first card as I just loved it! Your card for this challenge is totally fabulous too - loving those papers together with those images! Congrats on your 700th birthday!

Cécile RIBON said...

The fabulous FMS team wouldn't be the same without you, Linda! You are definitely one of its pillars. Your cards always nail the sketch and make me smile. This one is no exception! It is just perfect for celebrating. I just can't wait to see your creations for the next 700 sketches.