Come Play With Us…

Posted by Jen | MFT, blog tarts, cards, challenges | Saturday, August 9, 2008

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!

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  1. Comment by Carole (TruCarMa) — August 9, 2008 @ 8:13 am

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

  2. Comment by Bonnie Sharp — August 9, 2008 @ 9:08 am

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

  3. Comment 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

  4. Comment 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!!

  5. Comment 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

  6. Comment 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!

  7. Comment 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

  8. Comment 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

  9. Comment 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

  10. Comment 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.

  11. Comment 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!

  12. Comment 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

  13. Comment 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!!!

  14. Comment by Sabine — August 10, 2008 @ 7:00 am

    Great sketch and awesome cards!

    Here is my entry.

    Thanks for looking!

  15. Comment 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

  16. Comment by Jimmi — August 10, 2008 @ 1:01 pm

    Cute sketch:)
    http://thestampingshopper.blogspot.com/2008/08/sfytt-copic-coloring-with-bic-markers.html

  17. Comment 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!

  18. Comment 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!

  19. Comment 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

  20. Comment 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

  21. Comment 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. Comment 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

  23. Comment 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!

  24. Comment by Anna — August 11, 2008 @ 9:31 am

    FABULOUS sketch! Here’s my card: http://www.splitcoaststampers.com/gallery/photo/1014540?cat=500&ppuser=108659

  25. Comment 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/

  26. Comment 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

  27. Comment 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!!

  28. Comment 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!

  29. Comment by Tina — August 12, 2008 @ 6:33 am

    Here is my take on this fabulous sketch:

    http://woodedviews.blogspot.com/2008/08/sketch-for-you-to-try.html

  30. Comment 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

  31. Comment 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

  32. Comment by susie — August 12, 2008 @ 1:05 pm

    Hi There,

    Heres mine

    http://whiteribboncards.blogspot.com/2008/08/todays-makes.html

    Susie xx

  33. Comment by Lesa — August 12, 2008 @ 4:37 pm

    Jen - Here’s my card. . .sorry it was late!

    http://www.splitcoaststampers.com/gallery/photo/1016196?cat=500&ppuser=152746

  34. Comment by Jenny Mick — August 12, 2008 @ 8:08 pm

    Love the sketch!!!! Here’s mine… http://create-everyday.blogspot.com/2008/08/yeah-i-did-color-challenge-on-tuesday.html

  35. Comment 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

  36. Comment 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/

  37. Comment by Suzy T — August 13, 2008 @ 11:01 pm

    Here is my card for this challenge.

    http://inkyrubber.typepad.com/inkyrubber/2008/08/spotlighting-sf.html

  38. Comment by Donna B. — August 14, 2008 @ 9:27 am

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

    Double SFYTT

  39. Comment 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

  40. Comment 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

  41. Comment 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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