Happy Saturday…
Jul 12th, 2008 by Jen
YAY! It’s Saturday! Today is Ellie’s birthday party and I am finishing up the last minute details. I would love to tell you that I have cute handcrafted favors, but I don’t. I just can’t bring myself to put together something that I know will be literally torn into pieces in a matter of seconds. Maybe next year!
Of course, here on Saturdays, I have a SKETCH FOR YOU TO TRY. I actually should call it Sketch For US To Try this week, because I fell in love with the split circle idea that I saw on page 53 of the July ‘08 Cards Magazine. I normally use a sketch that I have created myself, although I do not claim that no one else has ever laid paper out that way. However, this week, I wanted to give this a shot and I put it out there for the team as well. Speaking of the team…we have grown. Nope, I’m not expecting! 
Amy Rohl {SCS: rohla} is joining us! YAY! I have “known” her through SCS for a couple years and she decided to pull a rohla…you’ll have to ask her about that one. Please give a very warm welcome to her and her tremendous talent.
Now, back to the sketch that I was speaking of…
Here is my sample using stamps from CHF and the Paisley background from SU!…
This is a sample from Jessie, the Guest Designer for July…
Don’t forget to check out my buds… Amy R, Amy S, Carole, Shannan and Susan. Tony will be here tomorrow. Maybe he will throw in some Ellie birthday pics. If not, I will be sharing a couple {or more} next week. Have a great weekend!
lovely card! I love the colors. I look forward to your sketches (even if borrowed
) every Saturday. It’s just finding time to do them that’s hard. Have a great party!
Love your card, Jen — so pretty and perfect for a sympathy card. This sketch was a doozie, but I liked it once I finished it!
Interesting sketch…both your and Jessie’s samples are fantastic. congrats to Amy Rohl for joining your team! Off to see all the girls creations.
Jen, your card is simply stunning….and Jessie’s is gorgeous as well. Can’t wait to blurf over and see evryone elses. I will definitely have to take on this challenge this week
Love all the texture of this soothing sympathy card, Jen!
I wasn’t so sure when I saw the sketch, but your sample ROCKS! Love the way you tied the ribbon… I’ll have to try that myself!
Gorgeous card Jen!!! I love the sketch too.
Awesome choice for a new team member!! Amy rocks!! Your card is gorgeous Jen, have fun at the party!!
Thank you once again for gorgeous samples and a great sketch!
http://www.theartofinking.com/my_weblog/2008/07/a-gift-from-god.html
thanks Jen, here is mine:
http://www.splitcoaststampers.com/gallery/photo/979369?cat=500&ppuser=141637
I really love this sketch and you cards are wonderful!
Hey Jen-
Your card is beautiful and I love the CB background!
Here’s my card for the sketch!!! Thanks for another FUN challenge!
http://stampsandallthatjazz.blogspot.com/2008/07/new-stamps-sfytt.html#links
GREAT cards . . . both of them. I love this sketch.
Thanks for a fun sketch Jen! Here’s my card!
http://www.splitcoaststampers.com/gallery/photo/979724?cat=7612
Such a great sketch! I was admiring it in Cards too! I will have to “try” this one!
Thanks!
I’ve been looking for inspiration for a sympathy card that I need to make, thanks for sharing these! I love your cards and left a blog award for you over on my blog
This sketch is so awesome! I was worried that I wouldn’t be able to keep it from being too simple - but I really spent some time on this one - and I am so happy I did! Here is my card -
http://craftastictimes.blogspot.com/2008/07/sfytt-saturday.html
Jen - Thanks so much for your dedication to these weekly sketches. They are truly appreciated and inspiring!
WOW!! It just goes to show that the sample really makes the sketch - it is GORGEOUS!!! And, so is Jessie’s - love them and now I will play with this today! *STAMPIN HUGS* Alex
Oh, this both cards are stunning! Great sketch!!
Very cool sketch and your cards are just beautiful, love both color schemes!
Hi Jen,
Because I love your work and your blog I’d like to give you an award.
http://krista-kris.blogspot.com/2008/07/award.html
Krista
Gorgeous samples, Jen!!! I hope I get a chance to play! Congrats to Amy — she’ll be a fantastic addition to your team!
I hope Ellie’s birthday was a great one!
This is my first time participating in one of your weekly sketch challenges…this was a FUN one. Love your blog, I find it very inspiring. Thanks for letting me play along. Here is my card:
http://simplypaperandstamps.blogspot.com/
What a great sketch challenge! All the samples are fantastic!!! Truly enjoyed this one!!! Here is my card: http://www.splitcoaststampers.com/gallery/photo/981713?cat=500&ppuser=95678.
Love the sketch and your cards are so beautiful!! TFS!
Hi Jen! I’m soo thrilled to be able to play this week!! I just got some Magnolia images sent to me in the mail, so I thought I’d try one on this sketch. Ya, it’s a boy card, which is SOO not my strong suit, but I tried =) Here’s my link: http://inksomething.blogspot.com/2008/07/music-man-sketch-4-u-2-try.html
Your cards are always so gorgeous! Here is my attempt: http://www.desiree-at-play.blogspot.com
Thanks for another great sketch!
You are right, that is a fantastic sketch. I really love what you did with it. I may just have to try that one!
Marie
http://scrappingworld.blogspot.com
Both of these are beautiful creations!! Here is my contribution….http://theluckyclucker.blogspot.com/2008/07/here-it-isfinally.html
Fabulous cards, both are absolutely beautiful!! I finally got around to it today, although I flipped the sketch, hope that’s okay! Here it is!
What a fabulous sketch with beautiful samples!
http://www.splitcoaststampers.com/gallery/photo/982948?cat=500&ppuser=6160
Fabulous cards, Jen & Jessie. I finally found a little time to play. Had to make mine an A2 instead of a square because of an unexpected So Saffrron shortage.
Here’s the link to my card…
http://poeticartistry.blogspot.com/2008/07/occ-embrace.html
http://inkyrubber.typepad.com/inkyrubber/2008/07/08-in-color-cud.html
Here is my card this week.
These cards are so beautiful. How did you make the scallop circles?
Hugs
Nic
Hi Jen, I made a card with this sketch a few days ago - but forgot to post it here (sheesh! its been that kind of week
I really loved the sketch! and want to use it again and again - it gave me so many ideas.
http://sunnysankari.blogspot.com/2008/07/happy-anniversary-card-2-in-1-challenge.html
can’t wait to try this week’s sketch!
thanks so much,
Sankari