Category: sketch challenge

Reverse Confetti April Sketch Challenge

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Hi, everybody! Hope your week is off to a good start! I’m popping in today to share a card that I made for the April Sketch For You To Try challenge at Reverse Confetti’s blog.

My entry features the “Be A Barista” stamp set. I love that you can pick different types of latte art to customize the beverage in your cup!

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Here’s the challenge sketch. I made one change from the original layout. Because I added a tag element to the card front, I layered the horizontal strip behind the tag.

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Thanks so much for stopping by today! For all of the details on this challenge, stop by the Reverse Confetti blog.

My Kraftin’ Kimmie Krafty Krop Challenge Cards

 Hi, everybody! I have six more cards to share with you today because I’m entering all of the challenges that Kraftin’ Kimmie Stamps posted this weekend in their Facebook group to celebrate 2,000 followers!

Each challenge consists of a card sketch and an optional bonus element, and I’ll also link these in the challenge albums set up in the Kraftin’ Kimmie Facebook group. Several of the images I used are retired, but I am providing links for the stamps that are currently sold at Kraftin’ Kimmie.

Challenge #1 – Use sketch & use distressing; I used “Sarah Shopper.”

 

Challenge #2: Use sketch and add pink; I used “Takara” (retired image):
Challenge #3: Use the sketch and an animal. I used “Calliope” (retired image):
Challenge #4: Use the sketch and boys/masculine theme. I used “Prince Charming” (retired image):
Challenge #5: Sketch and decorate the inside of the card. I used “Coffee Crusader.”
Challenge #6: Use the sketch and add bling (rhinestones). I used “Tara.”
For the full details on each challenge, or to link up  your entries, visit the Kraftin’ Kimmie Stamps Facebook group and select the Photos section for each challenge’s photo album. The details for the challenge are on the first photo in each album.
Thanks so much for stopping by today! Hope you’re having a wonderful (and crafty) week!
Hugs,

Two challenges, one card!

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Hi, everybody! I’m playing along with the current Lawnscaping challenge, which is to use patterned paper on your project.

I used papers from Lawn Fawn’s retired “Into the Woods” and “Bright Side” petite paper packs and the new “Love You a Latte” clear stamp set for my card.
For all of the details on this challenge, or to link up your entry before the deadline (Wednesday, October 15), stop by the Lawnscaping Challenge blog! 
I’m also entering my card in the current challenge at retro sketches. This week’s challenge is to pick one of your favorite sketches from the retro sketch archives to inspire your entry. I chose retro sketch #86. Here’s a look at that sketch:
For information on either (or both) of these challenges, stop by the Lawnscaping and retro sketches blogs! Thanks so much for stopping by today! Hope your week is going well so far!
Hugs,

Paper Smooches SPARKS: Designer Draft Challenge!

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Hi, crafty friends! I hope your week is off to a great start. Today was a busy day for me, but I managed to fit in some time to play along with the current Designer Drafts challenge at the Paper Smooches SPARKS blog!
The sketch for this challenge is perfect for building a scene. For some reason, the image of a dachshund pulling links of sausage out of a birthday present got stuck in my head, so I put that scene together on this card!

All of the stamps on today’s card are from Paper Smooches stamp sets: the dachshund is from the “Woofers & Tweeters“set, the sausage is from the “Wake Up” set, the party hat was made from small stamps in the “Party Posse” set, and the sentiment is from the “Birthday Sampler” set. The only image that isn’t from a PS set is the present/box, which I made with a metal square die, and outlined the edges with a black pen to match the other parts of the scene.
Here’s a look at the sketch:
For all the details on this challenge, and to link up your entry (the deadline is Saturday, August 2nd at 11:59pm PST), please visit the Paper Smooches SPARKS blog! 

I hope you enjoyed my card…thanks so much for stopping by today! I’ll be back tomorrow with the newest digis at Some Odd Girl Stamps! See you then!

SCRS 115: A new sketch for a new challenge!

Hi, everybody! There’s a new challenge at Sparkle Creations Rubber Stamps today!

We’re playing with a sketch this week, and I chose “Mummy Oliver” for my card:


Here’s the sketch:


To play along in our challenge, upload a photo of your project and provide a direct link in the linky widget at the bottom of this challenge’s post at the SCRS blog. To be eligible for the challenge prize, you must use a Sparkle Creations image on your entry. The deadline for challenge #115 is Sunday, October 20th @ 9 PM PST.

Thanks so much for stopping by!

Hope you’re having a great week!

Hugs,

Getting sketchy with The Greeting Farm for GVT!

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Happy Tuesday, everybody! Is it feeling like autumn where you are? I’m loving the cooler temperatures we’ve had this weekend and so far this week!
 
Fall is my favorite time of the year, especially the cooler weather and colors as the leaves change. So, it wouldn’t be a surprise if I told you that I’ve been hooked on creating with fall themed paper and colors, right?
 
For this week’s Garden Variety Tuesday at The Greeting Farm, we have a sketch as our theme!
 
I chose “Gracie,” one of the Wild Sprouts released a few months ago, and the sentiment from this month’s new release “Frou Frou Fabulous” for today’s card. The papers are from the “Persimmon” mini pad by Basic Grey, which coordinated well with embellishments I have from one of their past fall collections.
 
And here’s the sketch, designed by my very talented TGF DT buddy, Annie Rose:

 
For all of the details on playing along with our challenge, and to link up your entry, visit The Greeting Farm’s blog!
 
Thanks so much for stopping by today! I hope you’re having a wonderful week so far!
 
Hugs,

Your Next Stamp: Fun Friday!

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Howdy and happy Friday, everybody!
 
I have a new card to share with you for the month-long Fun Friday challenge at Your Next Stamp featuring “Nathan from the USA“:
 
 
Here are our sketch and inspiration photo for this month:
 
 
 
 I am finishing up my time with Your Next Stamp this month, so this will be my last post for YNS.
 
I’ve enjoyed being on the team, first as part of the YNS Splitcoast challenge team, and then as part of the Design Team. Thank you, Karen for letting me be part of the fun and fabulousness, and thanks to all of the DT for being such warm and inspiring ladies…you all ROCK!
 
For all the details on this challenge, and to link up your entry, visit the YNS challenge blog!
 
Thanks so much for stopping by today! Hope you have a wonderful weekend!
 
Hugs,

It’s Fun Friday at Your Next Stamp!

Happy Friday everybody! It’s my turn to share a card for our month-long Fun Friday challenge at Your Next Stamp!
 
I’m featuring “Aubrey“, one of the new Darling Divas released in July! I also made with an epoxy accent  to use as the sentiment with the “Skinny Font Alpha” stamp set!
 
 
Did you know that you have all month to join in our Fun Friday challenge, and you can play along as many times as you like! We’ll provide an inspiration photo and a sketch. You can use one or the other for your entry, or both!
I used the sketch for today’s card and was inspired by the gumballs from the inspiration photo. Here’s the inspiration photo and the sketch for your creative reference!

 
For all of the details on this challenge, including how YOU could be our next guest designer at YNS, stop by the YNS Challenge Blog!
 
Thanks so much for stopping by today! I hope you have a wonderful weekend!
 
Hugs,
 

Sparkle Creations Challenge #111

Hey everybody! We’re getting sketchy over at Sparkle Creations Rubber Stamps! For the next two weeks, our challenge is based on a sketch that I’m sure you’ll love!
 
Here’s my card, featuring “Nurse Lucy“!
 
And here’s the sketch for challenge #111:
 
 
For all the details on this challenge, and to link up your entry, visit the Sparkle Creations Rubber Stamps blog! Our challenges run for two weeks, but don’t wait too long to join in the fun! You have until Sunday, August 25th at 9PM Pacific Time to link your entry at the SCRS blog!
 
Thanks so much for stopping by today! Hope you’re having a great week!
 
Hugs,