Come Play With Us…

August 9, 2008, by {Jen}

It’s Saturday…already. I swear the days are going by too fast! Did you all watch the opening ceremonies? I actually haven’t yet. We DVR’d {greatest invention EVER} them and I hope to speed watch later today. Ellie {now 2} has seen the advertisements for the gymnastics team and I actually think she gets excited about it. She loves seeing them do all their flips and twirls. Yesterday she saw one of the commercials and said, “Oooh…dancing, forward rolls, big bars {i.e. high bars}.” We go to Little Gym every week, so she knows what she is seeing, just not exactly what is going on.

Like I said, it’s SATURDAY. You know what that means around here…SKETCH FOR YOU TO TRY! I **really** like the sketch for today! Being that I like it so much, I hope you will play, too. Each person that links their creation to this post will be entered to win a **little something** from me. I’ll draw a random participant on Friday morning. Good luck!

Here’s the sketch…
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My sample using one of the latest releases, Totally Witchin’, from My Favorite Things
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The web paper is from DCWV and the other DP is from K&Co. I wanted to do something other than the traditional Halloween colors and I thoughts these, along with the patterns are just perfect for this card. I put some black Stickles on the hat and their boots. It looks really cool in person, but didn’t come out as cool in the pic. Oh, well! The little bat is from a sticker pack that I picked up at Wal-Mart last year.

Bonnie Sharp is the Guest Designer for this month and she has created the cutest card {you know I love those chichiboulie fairies!}…
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More great samples from my buds…Amy R., Amy S., Carole, Shannan and Susan. Just click on their names to be whisked away to their creative havens.

Tony, a.k.a. i{heart}thestamper, will be here tomorrow. Be sure to show him some LOVE!

41 Comments have been posted “Come Play With Us…”

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    Posted by Carole (TruCarMa)
    August 9, 2008, 8:13 am


    Love the colors on both of these bright and beautiful cards, girls! Awesome!!!

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    Posted by Bonnie Sharp
    August 9, 2008, 9:08 am


    Love your Hallowe-enie card! They are frighteningly cute!!

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    Posted by Christine
    August 9, 2008, 9:48 am


    Hi Jen,

    I love the challenge, I hope to be able to play this weekend. Also, I just started my own blog and if it’s okay with you, I have a link to your blog under “My Favorite Blogs” section of my blog. I visit your blog all the time, your work is aweseome :)

    Christine

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    Posted by Fran M
    August 9, 2008, 11:11 am


    Girl, stop everything you are doing and go watch that taping of the Olympics Opening Ceremonies!! It is the most phenomal event you will ever watch - from the very first to the very last moment it is jaw dropping incredible!!

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    Posted by Tammy Hershberger
    August 9, 2008, 11:48 am


    What a fun sketch, and what a great Saturday to have time play! Both your cards are awesome, girls! Thanks Bonnie for the push to use some vellum… I need to do that more often so I used your example!

    http://stamphappy-tammy.typepad.com/my_weblog/2008/08/you-know-its-a-good-saturday.html

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    Posted by Amy/rohla
    August 9, 2008, 12:51 pm


    Jen and Bonnie!

    Love your Halloween card, Jen! The paper pieced dresses and sparkly boots are boo-t-licious!

    Your color combo is fab, Bonnie and the big old flower is perfect! Great coloring too!

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    Posted by Mary (Happy Now)
    August 9, 2008, 3:04 pm


    Hello! This is not the first time I have used one of your sketches (or project ideas, or stamp purchase enabling, or…), but it IS the first time I completed a card in a timely enough fashion to link to your post… GREAT sketch! Thanks!

    http://www.splitcoaststampers.com/gallery/photo/1012597?cat=14071

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    Posted by SueB
    August 9, 2008, 3:09 pm


    I haven’t been able to do one of these in a while but here’s a link to mine.

    http://www.splitcoaststampers.com/gallery/photo/1012635?nocache=1

    Thanks, Jen

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    Posted by Shannon Erskine
    August 9, 2008, 4:31 pm


    Great sketch Jen! I had fun playing with an early bday present! Heres my card

    http://www.splitcoaststampers.com/gallery/photo/1012721?cat=500&ppuser=89875

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    Posted by Dawn Easton
    August 9, 2008, 8:33 pm


    Both cards are fabulous!! Love the sketch this week Jen and hope to get a chance to play in the next couple of days.

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    Posted by Monica
    August 9, 2008, 9:50 pm


    The opening ceremonies was totally awesome. I’ve never seen anything like it! I think the Chinese will hold the bar for over the top!! Go watch it!

    Love both of your cards.. I’ve been thinking about buying some chicaboulies.. they are just the cutest!

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    Posted by Denise
    August 9, 2008, 10:52 pm


    Love your cards Jen, and thans for another fab and fun sketch– Here is mine:

    http://www.splitcoaststampers.com/gallery/showgallery.php?cat=500&ppuser=154029

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    Posted by Sharon (notimetostamp)
    August 10, 2008, 4:40 am


    This sketch is great and tho I’m not much of a Halloween person, that Halloween card is JUST too cute — love those sox!!! Both great cards!!! I’d love to try this sketch — hope to find time this week!!! TFS!!!

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    Posted by Sabine
    August 10, 2008, 7:00 am


    Great sketch and awesome cards!

    Here is my entry.

    Thanks for looking!

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    Posted by Bev
    August 10, 2008, 12:40 pm


    Loved the sketch and the DT cards. This is my first entry to your challenges, and I’m hooked! Here’s my card

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    Posted by cyndi
    August 10, 2008, 1:46 pm


    ooooh i love these two cards. I have seen a lot of those witches around and I just love the colors you used. the whole thing rocks!

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    Posted by Angie Tieman
    August 10, 2008, 4:58 pm


    Great sketch, Jen, thanks for the inspiration!! Your witches card is adorable! Bonnie’s card is so bright and fun, love it too! Here is my attempt: http://schwooo.blogspot.com/2008/08/blog-post.html

    Can’t wait to hear how Ellie enjoys the gymnastics performances tonight! Maybe you can post some pics of her enjoying them? I know she’ll be too cute!

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    Posted by Jen Tapler
    August 11, 2008, 12:07 am


    Wow, great cards ladies!! That was a super fun sketch, Jen! I’m glad I finally got a chance to play! Here’s mine: http://jentapler.blogspot.com/2008/08/rockin-sfytt.html

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    Posted by Savor the Journey * Tex
    August 11, 2008, 2:15 am


    Oh my word! Why am I peeking at this so LATE?! Jen .. I adore this sketch … but I’m flying out this week for a whole week! Eeeeeek! (Is that enuf “eeeeks”?) Well … I must try this sketch .. even if it’s after my absent weeeeeeek! LOL

    ~Bev

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    Posted by marti
    August 11, 2008, 3:20 am


    hi jen!!
    LOVED tony’s post BTW - my poor hubby too laments the day i discovered stamping…….

    and speaking of - here is my SFYTT: http://pezadoodle.blogspot.com/2008/08/blog-candy-plus-sfytt-ala-pearl-mist-re.html

    LOVE LOVE your witchy poos - darling stamps from MFT this month as always!!
    hugs
    M

  22. 22
    Posted by Yosha
    August 11, 2008, 6:41 am


    Hello! Lovely card with the witches! Great colours! Just realized you were offereing weekly sketches! Here’s my attempt at the current sketch…

    http://in-my-moments.blogspot.com/2008/08/feeling-blue.html

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    Posted by Conniecrafter
    August 11, 2008, 7:00 am


    Fun sketch and neat papers on both cards, love the double scallop on the second and the vellum sentiment!

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    Posted by Terri
    August 11, 2008, 10:35 am


    I love this sketch! Thanks for letting me play along! Here’s mine:

    http://simplypaperandstamps.blogspot.com/

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    Posted by Suzy
    August 11, 2008, 3:21 pm


    What a cute sketch I am sorry I missed it - will try to make next weeks!

    Love the card too :)

    Suzy

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    Posted by Darlene (SCS:akronstamperdpk)
    August 11, 2008, 6:14 pm


    What a fun sketch! Made me think out of the box a little on this one!! Your samples are fantastic (as always). Thanks for doing this … it’s always a good time!! Here’s mine: http://www.splitcoaststampers.com/gallery/photo/1015066?cat=500&ppuser=95678. Hope you like it!!

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    Posted by kathryn
    August 11, 2008, 8:00 pm


    Another Fabulous Sketch this week!!
    Your samples are fantastic!! :)

    Here’s my take:

    http://ilovethemmoreeveryday.blogspot.com/

    Thanks!

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    Posted by Katie Skiff
    August 12, 2008, 7:22 am


    Here is mine for the week…didn’t pay close enough attention that the circle went down below. Oh well..
    http://katieskiff.typepad.com/justme/2008/08/happy-haunting.html

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    Posted by Cindy
    August 12, 2008, 11:37 am


    wooohooo I didnt know you had sketches on your blog..saw this on Sunday and finally got this uploaded last night…

    http://www.splitcoaststampers.com/gallery/photo/1015757?cat=500&ppuser=159098

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    Posted by Sally
    August 12, 2008, 9:07 pm


    Love the layout and the cards you have created. The totally witchin is awesome.
    I have made a card using your sketch. It is on my blog.
    http://sallyscreativecorner.blogspot.com

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    Posted by Sharon (notimetostamp)
    August 13, 2008, 4:51 am


    I always admire your sketches and FINALLY got to doing one! I made a card for my Dad’s 77th birthday, which is today, and just posted it. I did flip the sketch on its side, but followed it exactly — hope that’s OK!!! Thanks!!!

    http://notimetostamp.blogs.splitcoaststampers.com/2008/08/13/77th-birthday-is-justrite/

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    Posted by Donna B.
    August 14, 2008, 9:27 am


    I did last week & this week’s sketches! love ‘em

    Double SFYTT

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    Posted by jackie (strappystamper)
    August 15, 2008, 1:19 pm


    Hi Jen! I finally got a chance to do your sketch! Fun! You can check it out on my blog: http://thescallopededge.typepad.com/the_scalloped_edge/2008/08/prettie-friday.html

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    Posted by StampMom
    August 17, 2008, 2:48 pm


    Better late than never — great sketch to tackle after a long vacation. Here’s mine: http://stampmom.blogspot.com/2008/08/back-with-triple-challenge-card.html

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    Posted by SueB
    August 17, 2008, 8:12 pm


    Wow, StampMom, that’s what I JUST posted - here’s a “better late than never redeux” entry:
    http://sueblondin.blogspot.com/2008/08/august-2nd-was.html
    to help celebrate National Ice Cream Sandwich Day!

    Thanx for the sketches, Jen!

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