Hooray For Saturday…

Posted by Jen | cards, challenges, designer of the month | Saturday, February 23, 2008

YAY!…It’s Saturday! Of course, that means that I have another SKETCH FOR YOU TO TRY! This one is, as my mom would say, “a toughie.” I had this one in my sketch book for some time now, but have been reluctant to post it. I hope that you all will try to play along and have fun doing so. Feel free to make the circular panel an embellishment, like a big flower or whatever your heart desires. :)

My buds Carole, Shannan and Susan also have some samples to show you on their blogs. Just click on their names to be whisked away to their sites.

Here’s the sketch…
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My sample, using Elzybells stamps…
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I huuuuuuge THANK YOU to Bethany Paull for being February’s Guest Designer. Here is her sample. She says that she is not happy with it, but I think it is cute!
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Mom Update:
Thank you all, again, for all your support. My mom has started to receive the cards from all of you and she has said that each and every one warm her heart. It means a lot to me and to her…THANK YOU!!
She should be coming home today. YAY!! Your continued good thoughts and prayers are greatly appreciated!

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  1. Comment by Dawn Easton — February 23, 2008 @ 8:05 am

    Jen, that is GREAT news about your Mom! I hope that she continues on the road to good health.

    Your sketch looks wonderful! Can’t wait to get it done today. I’ve missed doing it while on vacation.

    Both your and Bethany’s cards are fabulous. Love the stamp and colours you chose for yours. I’ve always loved that stamp that Bethany used…so cute!

    Have a wonderful weekend!

  2. Comment by Sue B — February 23, 2008 @ 8:30 am

    Adorable cards - both of them. Love the pretty in pink Elzy girl. We’ve been gone 10 days and I haven’t had any stamping things with me so I’m eager to get home!!! I have printed off your sketch and will try it in a couple days. Glad to hear about your Mom. I’m still praying for her. Hugs.

  3. Comment by Joanne B — February 23, 2008 @ 8:45 am

    What a cute card, and a great sketch. You know I love pink!
    Bethany’s card is cute too, we are always our own harshest critics!

    I’ve got to clean up my stamp area (it is a total diaster) but I have this sketch on my MUST do list for the weekend.

    Have a wonderful weekend, its so snowy here….you wimp, you’d FREEZE! :-)

  4. Comment by emily — February 23, 2008 @ 8:47 am

    Darling Cards…
    Love the princess one. OMG sweet.
    Hey, I thought I asked for your moms addy. I’m a beginner, but I’d love to send her a card.
    I’ll email ya.
    em

  5. Comment by Julie Masse — February 23, 2008 @ 9:21 am

    Your card is beautiful and Bethany’s is so adorable! Hopefully I can try the sketch this weekend!! :)

  6. Comment by Carole (TruCarMa) — February 23, 2008 @ 9:29 am

    OMG — that princess Elzybell card is one of the cutest Elzybell cards I’ve ever seen! Sooo sweet! And I love the way Bethany popped up Little Lady — very clever.

    SUCH GREAT NEWS re: your mom! Hope she enjoys her happy mail (she should have one in there from me : ) ).

  7. Comment by Lauren (mytime) — February 23, 2008 @ 9:48 am

    Gotta love Elzybells!!!
    Happy to hear the news of your mom!!
    Continued prayers and support!

  8. Comment by Jody Morrow — February 23, 2008 @ 9:55 am

    Oh my goodness, your card is SO adorable! I got that stamp “set” and have yet to ink it. SUPER CUTE!

  9. Comment by Casey — February 23, 2008 @ 10:05 am

    love the cards, they’re both cute :) and it’s great news about your mom!

  10. Comment by mj albright — February 23, 2008 @ 10:18 am

    Beautiful cards and sketch Jen. Glad to hear your mom may be coming home today…yea!!! {{{hugs}}}

  11. Comment by Melissa D. — February 23, 2008 @ 12:00 pm

    It is good to hear that our mom is doing better. I like to use the same word for though. It is just cuter.

    I love both the cards that you posted. I am really liking those Ellzybells stamps. they are just so gosh darn cute. if I had a little girl of my own I would so snatch those up in a second. But I don’t think i would use them much right now even with my nieces.

  12. Comment by Kylie — February 23, 2008 @ 4:39 pm

    Hi Jen,

    Thanks for the sketch - I liked this one.

    http://kraftykylie.typepad.com/krafty_kylie/2008/02/jens-sketch-f-3.html

    Happy Crafting,
    K.

  13. Comment by Susan HAll — February 23, 2008 @ 5:21 pm

    #13 Glad your mom is doing better. Here is my card.www.susanscornor.blogspot.com. Thanks for the Sat. sketches

  14. Comment by Dawn Easton — February 23, 2008 @ 5:27 pm

    Jen, I LOVED this sketch! I made THREE cards with it…lol

    I’ve posted them on my blog and on SCS with a link to come here to try it out :)

    Have a fab weekend!

  15. Comment by wanda box — February 23, 2008 @ 7:38 pm

    Jen, Thanks for another great sketch. This one was quick and I think I may use it at my next workshop.

    here is my card. http://ucanstampit.blogspot.com/

  16. Comment by Melinda — February 23, 2008 @ 11:17 pm

    Jen, I love this sketch! I had fun playing with it today. I’m so glad I’ve started playing in your sketch challenges. They’re fantastic!

    http://mwit.blogspot.com/2008/02/chuck-it.html

  17. Comment by Susan (rainy) — February 23, 2008 @ 11:45 pm

    What a fun sketch. Both cards are adorable! That Elzybell image is darling!!

  18. Comment by Alexandra Hobson — February 24, 2008 @ 1:02 am

    These are adorable cards - I love them both! I am excited, I will have to give this sketch a try in the morning ! Thanks for posting another great sketch! *STAMPIN HUGS* Alex

  19. Comment by Charmaine — February 24, 2008 @ 10:26 am

    Love both yours and Bethany’s cards! What a neat sketch. Hope it was okay to flip it. If not, I’ll just have to try another one! LOL Here’s my flipped version: http://oodabugalley.blogspot.com/2008/02/howdy.html
    Thanks for the challenge!

  20. Comment by Charmaine — February 24, 2008 @ 10:27 am

    P.S. So happy to hear about your mom! What great news!

  21. Comment by Cathy — February 24, 2008 @ 2:50 pm

    What a great sketch! Here’s mine…

    http://www.splitcoaststampers.com/gallery/photo/825049?cat=500&ppuser=15151

    Best wishes to your mom!

  22. Comment by StampMom — February 24, 2008 @ 4:59 pm

    I turned your sketch on its side for this one: http://stampmom.blogspot.com/2008/02/wild-butterflies.html
    Thanks for the fun!

  23. Comment by Chris Mott — February 24, 2008 @ 7:29 pm

    Very cute Elzybell card Jen! I am going to try this sketch..Love your samples..chris

  24. Comment by bluemoonbynite — February 24, 2008 @ 11:59 pm

    Hello, I’m a subscriber and was wondering if you ever list the recipes below your cards/projects for items used? I looked for an ‘email me’ on your site, and i can’t find it… maybe I’m having a duhhh moment?? would like to ask you about the cute pink polka dot paper you used in your pink card above, luv the card, and the stamp used on your sympathy card. thanks so much, :) have a great week!

  25. Comment by Tammy — February 25, 2008 @ 1:24 am

    Great news about your Mom, Jen!

    This has got to be one of my most favorite sketches ever! I loved it! Thanks a lot for providing weekend inspiration! Here’s my card… http://www.splitcoaststampers.com/gallery/photo/825670?cat=500&ppuser=48990 I’ll have it on my blog too, but probably not until the morning!

  26. Comment by Vicky Gould — February 25, 2008 @ 6:28 am

    What a fun sketch, Jen. Here’s mine:

    http://www.splitcoaststampers.com/gallery/photo/825324?cat=7036

    Thanks for keeping me busy on weekends!

  27. Comment by Tera — February 25, 2008 @ 7:23 am

    Hallo,
    Spent most of the last half of the week at a convention and getting loaded with ideas and projects - just now getting a chance to catch up with my FAV bloggers. Glad to hear that your Mom is doing better!!!! Great cards!!!! And Congrats on all your stuff in this issue of Take Ten - we looked this issue over in the evenings in the hotel as we talked about all our classes and what else we could do with the techniques we learned…
    Take Care
    Tera

  28. Comment by Lori R. — February 25, 2008 @ 9:18 am

    Hi Jen! This is my first time playing your sketch challenge and I loved this sketch. I think I’ll have to use it again! Here is my card:
    http://divastamper.blogspot.com/2008/02/mix-it-up-baby.html

    Glad that your mom is doing better!

  29. Comment by Becky G — February 25, 2008 @ 10:01 am

    Two wonderful cards! I love this layout and hope that I get the chance to play along.
    I love the pink Elzy card! It’s just too cute for words!
    So glad to hear about your mom! She is still in my prayers!

  30. Comment by Regina Davis — February 25, 2008 @ 10:39 am

    What a great sketch for a quick and easy card. Thanks! Care to see my card? http://www.splitcoaststampers.com/gallery/photo/826087?cat=500&ppuser=87307

    Happy Monday! - Regina

  31. Comment by Chris Mott — February 25, 2008 @ 1:26 pm

    Jen~
    Finally got mine uploaded
    http://chrisscrappinanstampintx.blogspot.com/2008/02/saturday-sketchs.html

    Lots of fun with my scalloped hearts..

  32. Comment by Angie (amrucci) — February 25, 2008 @ 4:22 pm

    http://www.splitcoaststampers.com/gallery/photo/826522?cat=500&ppuser=158571
    Thanks for the great challenge! I am new to your blog and very happy to have come across it while surfing the net. Just love your card sample…..cute as can be! Have a wonderful day!!

  33. Comment by Christi — February 25, 2008 @ 5:11 pm

    Thanks for another awesome sketch! I really struggled with this sketch but am very happy with the results. Here is my card: http://cici510.blogspot.com/2008/02/all-mixed-up-jens-sketch.html. Have a great week! :)

  34. Comment by StampOwl — February 25, 2008 @ 6:15 pm

    here is my card for this weeks sketch challenge

  35. Comment by StampOwl — February 25, 2008 @ 6:15 pm

    hmmm I think I forgot the link lol

    http://stampowl.blogspot.com/2008/02/make-wish-riley.html

  36. Comment by Melinda — February 25, 2008 @ 9:08 pm

    I loved this sketch so much that I did another one today. I think I’m hooked on your sketches now! :)

    http://mwit.blogspot.com/2008/02/enjoy-your-day.html

  37. Comment by Maren — February 26, 2008 @ 2:34 am

    Hope your mom is doing well.
    Another fabulous sketch!! You are such an inspiration and talent!!
    http://zanynotcrazy.blogspot.com/2008/02/some-sketches-with-color.html

  38. Comment by Joanne B — February 26, 2008 @ 8:50 am

    Jen - thanks for another fun sketch! Here’s my sample!Thanks SO much for the card you sent me. Its so bright and cheery, I love looking at it on this cold blah february day!

    http://stampedbyhand.blogspot.com/2008/02/scoop-it-up.html

  39. Comment by Richelle E — February 26, 2008 @ 10:02 am

    Glad your mom is doing better. And thanks for the sketches…I love doing them! here is my card…

    http://ladybug-spots.blogspot.com/

  40. Comment by susie — February 26, 2008 @ 11:14 am

    Great Sketch and wonderful cards,
    Here’s my take……..

    http://whiteribboncards.blogspot.com/2008/02/poppicrafts-competition.html

    Susie xx

  41. Comment by Jessie/Knightrone — February 26, 2008 @ 11:42 am

    Loved this sketch!!! Here is mine!!

    http://www.splitcoaststampers.com/gallery/photo/827239?cpage=1

  42. Comment by Catherine — February 26, 2008 @ 2:06 pm

    Hi, just wanted to share with you what I came up with using your card sketch :)! Love the cards, and was happy to hear that your mom is doing better.

    Hugs,
    catherine
    http://www.mystampinggrounds.blogspot.com
    c_levy@auracom.com

  43. Comment by Julie Campbell — February 26, 2008 @ 3:50 pm

    Loved the sketch! Here is my sample: :)

    http://stampedinhisimage.blogspot.com/2008/02/welcome-neighbor.html

  44. Comment by Jill Jacobsen — February 26, 2008 @ 4:31 pm

    Hi Jen,

    Just found your blog and I loved your sketch challenge. I did two cards with it. I didn’t think it was too hard. I also included the SCS Color Challenge also.
    Take a look:
    http://www.splitcoaststampers.com/gallery/photo/828094?cat=500&ppuser=6213

    http://www.splitcoaststampers.com/gallery/photo/828095?cat=500&ppuser=6213

    Thanks for the inspiration!
    Jill

  45. Comment by Alicia Weiman — February 26, 2008 @ 6:18 pm

    Thanks for the challenge. This is my attempt on your sketch. I love this new Easter set! Thanks for sharing all of your ideas.

    Alicia Weiman

    My New Blog: http://happystamp.blogspot.com/

  46. Comment by Katherine (beadfreak22) — February 27, 2008 @ 8:58 am

    I’m so glad I found this blog! Thanks for the awesome sketch, Jen. Here’s my card: http://www.splitcoaststampers.com/gallery/photo/828750?cat=500&ppuser=96479

  47. Comment by shel9999 — February 27, 2008 @ 8:33 pm

    I’m so glad your mom is doing better! (Super cute cards too! The pink one is ADORABLE!)

  48. Comment by Jennifer Meyer — February 27, 2008 @ 9:21 pm

    Great card and sketch Jen, I will download my card sometime tomorrow. Jennifer :)

  49. Comment by Alexandra Hobson — February 28, 2008 @ 12:00 am

    Hi Jen! I love your blog and decided to take the plunge this week and try out your sketch so here is my card:

    http://californiastampin.blogspot.com/2008/02/pinch-proof.html

    Thanks for posting this, it was fun! *STAMPIN HUGS* Alex

  50. Comment by Janine B — March 1, 2008 @ 5:40 pm

    Jen - you said it was a tricky sketch and it has taken me longer than I imagined to get this card done - it has been a crazy working week! Here it is http://www.splitcoaststampers.com/gallery/photo/832943?cat=500&ppuser=132530. I hope to get this week’s one done a little quicker!

  51. Comment by Candice — March 2, 2008 @ 2:52 pm

    Thanks for posting your sketch challenges I really enjoy doing them. I tried something a little different this time, I called it double dippin you can see it on my blog. Candice

    http://inkedx2.blogspot.com/

  52. Comment by Savor the Journey * TexasGrammy — March 3, 2008 @ 10:49 pm

    Jen! I love your sketch! I wish I had found this earlier … but I’ll have it on my desk for play this week! Your ladybug card is beyond cute, and that darling Elzybell card is precious!

    ~Bev

  53. Comment by Nancy Riley — March 4, 2008 @ 1:53 pm

    Great sketch to work with, Jen! Thank you!

    Here’s mine …

    On SCS: http://www.splitcoaststampers.com/gallery/photo/836498?cat=500&ppuser=41782

    On my Blog, iSTAMP: http://stampinat6213.blogspot.com/2008/03/whats-brewing.html

    Stampin’ Hugs~
    Nancy

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