New Guest Desinger And A Fun Sketch For You To Try {With A Chance To Win Some Goodies}…

Posted by Jen | MFT, Verve, blog tarts, cards, challenges | Saturday, June 7, 2008

It’s Saturday!! WaaaHooooooooo!! That means a few things to me today. First, Susan and I are going to the Great American Scrapbook Convention and will hopefully scope out and return with some cool products. Also, I have a SKETCH FOR YOU TO TRY and last, but not least by any stretch of the imagination, there is a new Guest Designer to introduce. So, let’s get on the with the show!!

Drumroll, please…

For the super sweet and talented DAWN EASTON, June’s Guest Designer. Dawn will be creating Sketch For You To Try samples that will be seen exclusively on iheart2stamp.com for the month of June. YAY!!

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From Dawn, a little about herself…
Wow! Was I shocked and delighted to be asked by Jen to be Guest Designer on her blog this month. I’ve been busting at the seams to let this secret out for over a month!! Anyone who knows me, knows I’m not good at keeping secrets. Not that I LIKE to tell them, I just seem to let them slip out ;)
I’ve only been stamping seriously for about a year and a half now. I signed up as a SU! demo in August of 2006 but only to get the discount. I hadn’t learned a whole lot up to that point but once I found SCS and the blog world, I couldn’t get enough.
I’m lucky to be married to a wonderful man, Brian, who supports my addiction 100%(yes financially too)! We have a fantastic daughter who is nearly 9, named Chloe. I’m a SAHM who does some volunteer work at the school.
Quite often I am asked how I get so much done in a day. Well when you only have one child and you are a SAHM, you seem to have a lot of extra time. I always get my daily chores out of the way first THEN I begin my stamping day! I am currently on the All That Scraps Design Team and previously was a Guest Designer for Paper Pretties.
Thanks so much Jen for this wonderful opportunity!

Now, here is this week’s sketch…
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My sample, using a Rachelle Anne Miller designed Stampavie stamp…
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Dawn’s darling sample…
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You can also see great samples from my buds Amy, Carole and Shannan. No, I didn’t forget Susan. She doesn’t have a pic of this week’s sketch up because her computer recently took a trip to computer heaven. R.I.P. Susan’s computer, although from what I have been told it is undergoing some surgery and may make a miraculous recovery. Cross your fingers!

Also, don’t forget to use the keyword SFYTT on SCS and link your creations here BECAUSE…

All participants will be entered into a random drawing to win some goodies from me. Like what, you ask? Some bling, a handful of ribbon, maybe some chipboard stuff…I dunno, whatever floats my boat the day that I throw it all together. :)

ETA: Winner will be drawn on Friday morning :)

Ohh…don’t forget…VERVE is having an awesome sale!! Check out the deets HERE!!

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  1. Comment by Christina Fischer — June 7, 2008 @ 8:23 am

    Wow — cool sketch, Jen! Hopefully I can play this week! Love the samples, too! Congrats to Dawn — she’s awesome! :)

  2. Comment by jackie — June 7, 2008 @ 8:38 am

    This sketch is awesome and so are the samples!! Congrats to Dawn…she is fantastic!!

  3. Comment by Amy Sheffer — June 7, 2008 @ 8:46 am

    First, a huge warm welcome to Dawn!! Congrats girl! I love these samples! Jen, I almost used a Stampavie image, too, but ended up going in a different direction. Yours is such a cutie, and colored to typical Jen perfection! Dawn, I love your color combo, and I especially love how the diagonal stripe on the paper mimics the raindrops - genius!

  4. Comment by Nancy Riley — June 7, 2008 @ 9:31 am

    Awesome sketch and wonderful samples from you and all the girls! A HUGE CONGRATS to my friend, Dawn !!!!! You are THE BEST !!!! Enjoy!

  5. Comment by Conniecrafter — June 7, 2008 @ 9:56 am

    fun sketch, just love the colors and image in the first one, just darling!

  6. Comment by Alyssa — June 7, 2008 @ 9:58 am

    Yay for Dawn! She has such amazing style! It will be fun to see her creations here. And the sketch looks like fun!

  7. Comment by Carole (TruCarMa) — June 7, 2008 @ 10:47 am

    Mine’s going to be a bit late today, but I just wanted to tell you I LOVE LOVE LOVE your adorable RAM card! Oh, those stamps are just too, too sweet for words! Getting a toothache! And speaking of sweet, you know I {heart} Dawn, too, and I’m so happy she’s on board for June! Yay!

  8. Comment by Glenda — June 7, 2008 @ 11:34 am

    Jen - great sketch and great choice for Guest Designer!!! Congrats to Dawn! Great cards too…

    Here’s my take on the sketch:
    http://www.splitcoaststampers.com/gallery/photo/939432?cat=500&ppuser=154965

    Thanks for the inspiration and have a great weekend!

    Glenda J on SCS

  9. Comment by Lisa Nagata — June 7, 2008 @ 1:20 pm

    Great sketch Jen. Oh you have a Fantastic Guest Designer this month. My dear friend Dawn. Congrats!!! She’s my Inspiration for getting into stamping. There aren’t enough words to say thanks to her.
    Here’s my card for the sketch this week….
    http://www.splitcoaststampers.com/gallery/photo/939525?cat=500&ppuser=172201

    Thanks for looking.

  10. Comment by alexandra hobson — June 7, 2008 @ 2:02 pm

    whoohoo Dawn - you are AWESOME so no surprise that Jen picked you! Great card and a totally Rockin’ sketch! I have it on my work bench all ready to go! *STAMPIN HUGS* Alex

  11. Comment by Patsy — June 7, 2008 @ 3:39 pm

    Great sketch. I had some issues with this seeing that I do not have any large punches, but I made it work. Here is my link:
    http://paperblessings-patsy.blogspot.com/2008/06/jens-sketch-challenge-june-7th.html Thanks for the fun!!

  12. Comment by Jessie/knightrone — June 7, 2008 @ 5:45 pm

    Awesome awesome choice for a GD, she is one of my favorites!!! Gorgeous cards, and I love the sketch!!

  13. Comment by Silke Ledlow — June 7, 2008 @ 6:35 pm

    CONGRATS Dawn!!! Love all of your creations and I can totally see why you were chosen to be a GD!!!

    I’ll try to play with this sketch - it looks fun!!!

  14. Comment by Michelle -sf9erfan — June 8, 2008 @ 5:59 pm

    Jen, great sketch! Here is mine:

    http://www.splitcoaststampers.com/gallery/photo/940868?cat=500&ppuser=103425

    Congrats Dawn!!

  15. Comment by june g. — June 8, 2008 @ 6:11 pm

    love the sketch, and the umbrella, can’t wait to try it out.

  16. Comment by teresa kline aka va.sunshine — June 8, 2008 @ 9:03 pm

    fun sketch, here is mine:

    http://www.splitcoaststampers.com/gallery/photo/941066?limit=last1

  17. Comment by kristie larsen — June 8, 2008 @ 9:26 pm

    I absolutely love this sketch. it was so fun to play with! I love the samples too. very cute.
    here’s my take on it. pretty straight forward. maybe next time i will stamp more! HA!
    thanks
    k

    http://thekristiesessions.blogspot.com/2008/06/craft-alert-i-heart-2-stamp-challenge.html

  18. Comment by stampmonkey — June 8, 2008 @ 9:44 pm

    I LOVE your card, and it looks like a really fun sketch. I’m hoping to get to play with it this week. Thanks!

    Great choice to have Dawn as your Guest Designer — she does really nice work.

  19. Comment by Becky G — June 8, 2008 @ 10:49 pm

    Love the sketch, Jen! I had fun doing this one, but I got a little carried away with the cupcakes.

    http://bouncyflouncyfunfunfun.blogspot.com/2008/06/little-computer-rantand-card-finally.html

    Love both of the cards!

    Great choice picking Dawn for your featured stamper! She rocks!

  20. Comment by Jessica — June 9, 2008 @ 12:11 am

    Here’s my attempt at this sketch:

    http://www.splitcoaststampers.com/gallery/photo/941178?cat=500&ppuser=136521

    I’ll admit that I had trouble with this sketch, the half-circle threw me off. The card is missing something, but as I made it for an anniversary (that was today) I had to give up on it!

  21. Comment by maddie — June 9, 2008 @ 2:03 am

    great sketch. heres my card xx
    http://maddiescreations.blogspot.com/2008/06/i-heart-2-stamp-new-sketch.html

  22. Comment by Vicky Gould — June 9, 2008 @ 6:27 am

    What a cool sketch, Jenn - hey, safe travel!!! Here’s my card:

    http://www.splitcoaststampers.com/gallery/photo/941263?cat=7036

  23. Comment by Tina — June 9, 2008 @ 8:01 am

    Great sketch and gorgeous cards! Here is my card.
    http://woodedviews.blogspot.com/2008/06/sfytt-embrace-life.html

  24. Comment by Tanya — June 9, 2008 @ 9:21 am

    Thanks for the Sketch! Here’s my take: http://tanyastampsnthings.blogspot.com/2008/06/stamp-challenges.html

  25. Comment by Christina Fischer — June 9, 2008 @ 9:38 am

    This was a fun one, Jen! I’m so glad I had a chance to play!

    Here’s my card: http://flowersandink.blogspot.com/2008/06/springtini-anyone.html

  26. Comment by Amy — June 9, 2008 @ 12:46 pm

    Love the sketch and your samples, Jen! Hoping to play one of these days…ack!

  27. Comment by Suzanne Dean — June 9, 2008 @ 1:58 pm

    I just love this sketch! My card can be found on my blog:
    http://www.scrapbitz.blogspot.com/ or here:
    http://www.splitcoaststampers.com/gallery/photo/941704?cat=500&ppuser=167891

    Thanks for the chance to play–it was fun!

  28. Comment by Suzanne Dean — June 9, 2008 @ 2:04 pm

    Love this sketch–so much fun! My card entry is at my blog:
    http://www.scrapbitz.blogspot.com/ or here:
    http://www.splitcoaststampers.com/gallery/photo/941704

    Thanks for the chance to play!

  29. Comment by StampMom — June 9, 2008 @ 2:10 pm

    Love this sketch, provided the perfect “headboard” to represent the bed in the Inspiration Challenge on SCS: here’s my card, http://stampmom.blogspot.com/2008/06/inspiration-challenge-card.html

  30. Comment by Sarah(Mustang) — June 9, 2008 @ 9:39 pm

    Awesome sketch!!!
    Her e is my card;
    http://creationsbysarah.blogspot.com/2008/06/simple-pleasures.html

  31. Comment by Travelingmama — June 10, 2008 @ 11:46 am

    Thanks for another great sketch! I loved how different it was! Also, congrats on the 500k hits! Here is my link:
    http://travelingmama.net/?p=1104

  32. Comment by Alexandra Hobson — June 10, 2008 @ 1:39 pm

    Oooh Jen, this is an awesome sketch - I thought it was a really fun one!! Plus, Dawn is one of my favorite people!!

    Here is my take:

    http://californiastampin.blogspot.com/2008/06/another-sketch-card-i-am-on-roll.html

  33. Comment by marti-pezadoodle — June 10, 2008 @ 2:57 pm

    FUN Jen and congrats to dawn - awesome samples both of you - here’s my take http://pezadoodle.blogspot.com/2008/06/sfytt-with-twist-and-copics.html

  34. Comment by carolina Buchting — June 10, 2008 @ 3:07 pm

    I had a blast with this sketch - thanks so much Jen! Here’s my version:

    http://creativepad.typepad.com/creative_pad/2008/06/sparkly-card.html

  35. Comment by diane (cookiestamper) — June 10, 2008 @ 6:46 pm

    LOVE your Stampavie card!

  36. Comment by Ceal — June 10, 2008 @ 9:37 pm

    this was a fun sketch! you can see my card on my blog
    http://simplybeautifulcreations.blogspot.com/

  37. Comment by Catherine — June 11, 2008 @ 5:11 am

    Hi there! I’m really starting to love working with sketches! Marti from pezadoodle.com is really getting me into it and I tried this week’s sketch out as my second sketch ever…!!!

    Here’s my take…

    http://scrapsetc.blogspot.com/2008/06/all-that-glitters.html

    Thanks!

  38. Comment by Leigh Ann Baird — June 11, 2008 @ 8:05 am

    Hi! Great sketch. Here’s mine:

    http://stampingwithannieb.blogspot.com/2008/06/bella-time.html

  39. Comment by Michelle — June 11, 2008 @ 8:15 am

    What a fun sketch. Here’s my take on it.

    http://designeraloha.blogspot.com/2008/06/sfytt.html

    I used it to make a father’s day card… Hope you like it.

    Michelle

  40. Comment by Denise C — June 11, 2008 @ 12:36 pm

    This is my very first official posting of a sketch challenge! Be kind to me!!!

    Here is my card:
    http://artsyfartsycrafts.blogspot.com/2008/06/sketch-to-try.html

  41. Comment by Kimberly — June 11, 2008 @ 12:56 pm

    I’m trying my hand at these sketches - thanks for great inspiration. Here are my three that I did for Father’s Day cards - simliar but slightly different

    http://www.splitcoaststampers.com/gallery/photo/943834?cat=500&ppuser=99242

    http://www.splitcoaststampers.com/gallery/photo/943833?cat=500&ppuser=99242

    http://www.splitcoaststampers.com/gallery/photo/943832?cat=500&ppuser=99242

    Oh and I LOVE the DOTS! Where did you get them? Gotta have some!

  42. Comment by Libby — June 11, 2008 @ 3:25 pm

    Thanks for another great sketch Jen, here’s mine:
    http://stampinlibby.blogspot.com/2008/06/silly-little-card.html

    And great choice with Dawn, she’s one of my faves! :-)

  43. Comment by Melissa D. (SCS honeybee7896) — June 11, 2008 @ 9:53 pm

    Thanks for sharing with us. I just love getting ideas from others, especially as talented as you and your guests. I was able to play along this week and had a blast doing it. Here is my take on the sketch, I had to put the main image on the side because I thought I would have room to do a knot in my ribbon but not with out putting the make image on the side.
    http://www.splitcoaststampers.com/gallery/photo/944367

  44. Comment by Anonymous — June 12, 2008 @ 8:39 am

    Wow! I LOVED this sketch! It looked difficult at first but once I got going I zoomed right through it! Thanks so much for the awesome challenge! Your card as well as the other girls cards are fantastic! I love having so much inspiration! :D Thanks so much Jen!

    Here is my card:
    http://stephsstampinstuff.blogspot.com/2008/06/for-my-monkey-of-mate.html

  45. Comment by Stephanie Hargis — June 12, 2008 @ 8:51 am

    Wow Jen! This sketch was a lot of fun! I think it might have been a favorite of mine! It looked tough but once I got going it was smooth sailing! I love the end results too! Also, your card along with the other girls cards are fantastic! It love having so much inspiration! Thanks a lot!

    Here is my card:
    http://stephsstampinstuff.blogspot.com/2008/06/for-my-monkey-of-mate.html

  46. Comment by Melissa D. (SCS honeybee7896) — June 12, 2008 @ 10:05 am

    It looks like that for some reason SCS decided to delete my picture sometime last night after approving it. I hope this links works and continues to work.

    http://www.splitcoaststampers.com/gallery/photo/944660?cat=500&ppuser=157571

  47. Comment by Darlene (SCS:akronstamperdpk) — June 12, 2008 @ 10:26 am

    What a great sketch idea, Jen! I’m always anxious to see what you come up with from week to week and I’m never disappointed! And, a warm welcome to Dawn … your sample cards are fantastic! I look forward to seeing your ideas throughout the month! Here is my take on the challenge: http://www.splitcoaststampers.com/gallery/photo/944678?cat=500&ppuser=95678 Have a great day!!!

  48. Comment by Gina Rallo — June 12, 2008 @ 11:09 am

    Love this sketch, Jen! Thank you!

    check mine out here:
    http://www.theartofinking.com/my_weblog/2008/06/good-times.html

  49. Comment by Andrea Murdock — June 12, 2008 @ 3:05 pm

    Hi Jen, here is my card!

    this was fun, thanks!

    http://www.splitcoaststampers.com/gallery/photo/944961?cat=500&ppuser=35180

  50. Comment by stampmonkey — June 12, 2008 @ 4:01 pm

    This is such a fun sketch, Jen, and I {heart} ;) your sample! Here’s a link to the two cards I made based on your sketch: http://www.blessingsonpaper.com/2008/06/double-dose-of-fathers-day.html

    Congrats on all your blog hits — I’m not surprised, your blog is one fun place to hang out! And thanks for giving us the opportunity to win some candy. ;D

  51. Comment by Becky — June 12, 2008 @ 5:28 pm

    What a wonderful sketch and great cards - I really enjoyed playing with this one - you can see my card here http://princess-creations.blogspot.com/ thanks for some fab inspiration

  52. Comment by Marie Cramp — June 12, 2008 @ 5:36 pm

    This challenge really made me think. Thanks for making it so challenging. I hope you like my card.

    Marie
    http:scrappingworld.blogspot.com
    {my submission}
    http://scrappingworld.blogspot.com/2008/06/i-heart-2-stamp-challenge.html

  53. Comment by Kimmie — June 12, 2008 @ 6:06 pm

    What a fun sketch, Jen! I had the day off and time to play, so I joined in the fun!!! Thanks!!

    http://www.splitcoaststampers.com/gallery/showphoto.php?photo=945116&cat=500&ppuser=38585

  54. Comment by Chelle — June 12, 2008 @ 6:17 pm

    yay!! i finally found time AND got an idea for this sketch!!! hope you like the results!!!
    chelle
    http://apaintergirl.typepad.com/the_many_adventures_of_a_/2008/06/lifeis-good.html

  55. Comment by Bonnie Sharp — June 12, 2008 @ 7:54 pm

    Hi Jen, Great sketch and thank you for these - they are always so fabulous!! (and no, I am not sucking up….) http://www.splitcoaststampers.com/gallery/photo/945184

  56. Comment by dawn k — June 12, 2008 @ 7:56 pm

    here is mine. great sketch! thanks for the chance to win some blog candy!

    http://www.splitcoaststampers.com/gallery/photo/945213?cat=500&ppuser=42433

  57. Comment by Malie — June 15, 2008 @ 1:13 pm

    I know I’m too late for the challenge, but I like the sketch and the card I made with it.

    http://creamalie.blogspot.com/2008/06/i-heart-to-stamp-sketch.html

  58. Comment by Kristine — June 15, 2008 @ 10:53 pm

    Hi Jen…

    I too am one of the late ones, but this sketch was too cute to pass up! :) Here’s mine in case you have nothing better to do… YA RIGHT!!
    http://inksomething.blogspot.com/2008/06/bubble-love.html

    Have a great week!

  59. Comment by SusieK — June 20, 2008 @ 2:13 pm

    I finally finished mine - it was a fun sketch, thanks.
    http://www.splitcoaststampers.com/gallery/photo/953219?cat=12520

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