Sketch For You To Try Saturday…

Posted by Jen | Family, Holidays, cards, challenges, designer of the month | Saturday, November 15, 2008

What a week! Aside from some drama here and there, it was a good week. I must say that I am glad that tomorrow is my rest and relax day…and even it’s gonna be busier than normal. LOL!

Last Saturday Tony and I went to a gala in Dallas for his MBA program. I seriously can’t remember the last time that we got all dressed up. The event itself could have been a little better, but we had fun nonetheless. Here’s a pic of us that the babysitter took as we were about to walk out the door (I even have on lipstick!)…

Alright, onto the business at hand…the SKETCH FOR YOU TO TRY! This is actually a sketch from a card that I recently posted HERE. I had so much fun with it that I decided to put it out there for everyone to try. I hope you like it as much as I do! Here it is…

Here’s my sample. As you can see, I turned mine into a square card. If this didn’t involve so much coloring, I would love to make these my Christmas cards! I may still do it, but I will need some serious encouragement!

Here are a couple detail shots of the coloring/stamping. All stamps are from Cornish Heritage Farms. The Santa hat is covered with my clear Spica glitter pen, cut out and mounted on a dimensional.

The holly are also covered in the clear Spica glitter pen. I also freehand paper pierced {very carefully!} around the circles…

Of course Saturday’s would not be complete without a GORGEOUS sample from the Designer of the Month, Becca Feeken…

Check out the samples from a few of my stampin’ friends, Amy R., Amy S., Carole {maybe}, Shannan and Susan!

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  1. Comment by Lisa Brown — November 15, 2008 @ 6:45 am

    Wow! Awesome sketch and awesome cards! And, yes, you should definitely make these for your Christmas cards…so precious!

  2. Comment by Bonnie Sharp — November 15, 2008 @ 7:16 am

    Absolutely fun, fun, FUN! card Jen! Love this CHF stamp set and your colouring is positively amazing!

    Becca - this is purely, fabulous-ly gorgeous! That paper is stunning and the gold trim is genious-ly delicious!

    I am all out of adjectives for a Saturday morning, but if I wasn’t, I could go on and on and on……

  3. Comment by Carla — November 15, 2008 @ 8:12 am

    Really neat sketch, Jen! I love your adorable card! Becca’s is gorgeous - so elegant with all the gold! Here is a card I made with the sketch:
    http://www.splitcoaststampers.com/gallery/photo/1129478?cat=500&ppuser=143903
    Thanks for the inspiration and have a great weekend!
    Carla

  4. Comment by NANCY RILEY — November 15, 2008 @ 9:36 am

    ANOTHER inspiring sketch! Can’t wait to play along! Both samples are amazing!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Great job, Jen and Becca!!!!

  5. Comment by Christi — November 15, 2008 @ 10:17 am

    You guys look so cute together!!! Awesome sketch and amazing samples!!! I’ll be back with my card! :)

  6. Comment by Terri Schenck — November 15, 2008 @ 10:43 am

    I adore the reindeer and holly card, so cute! You and your husband look very nice, I hope you had some fun!

  7. Comment by Jackie Pedro — November 15, 2008 @ 10:46 am

    What a handsome couple!! You guys look great!

    Your card is freakin’ adorable!! I used the same images on my card for Taylor’s sketch yesterday!!

    Bekka’s card is gorgeous!!

  8. Comment by Jody Morrow — November 15, 2008 @ 11:20 am

    You can do it! That card is GORGEOUS! Just stamp him a bunch of times and color while you are watching TV! :)

  9. Comment by Charmaine Ikach — November 15, 2008 @ 12:18 pm

    Just LOVE your card and you and you hubby look GREAT! Thanks for the inspiration with your sketch today! Here’s my card: http://oodabugalley.blogspot.com/2008/11/sketch-for-you-to-try.html

  10. Comment by Charmaine Ikach — November 15, 2008 @ 12:20 pm

    I think I made a typo in my post. . .I may have left out the “and” in you AND your hubby look GREAT! Hope you had a great time! Doesn’t it feel weird to dress up and go out without kids? LOL

  11. Comment by Michelle Yungbauer — November 15, 2008 @ 3:11 pm

    Jen… Your card is awesome! Love the free-handed paper piercing. Great job! Nice photo of you and your hubby… :) Its fun getting dressed up and going out. Becca’s card is so elegant… I’m going to pop in to check her blog! Smiles… :)

  12. Comment by Jana — November 15, 2008 @ 3:58 pm

    You guys look so good all “glamed up”!!!! You are looking fabulous!!! You new program seems to be doing the trick!!! you need to inspire me…I have no motivation to get the lard off!!!!

  13. Comment by Lynn — November 15, 2008 @ 6:32 pm

    Wow, the two of you are such a sharp looking couple all decked out! It’s great that you had a night out together even if it wasn’t all that fun.
    Your reindeer card is adorable and so fun and Becca’s card is beautiful!
    Thanks for the sketch!

  14. Comment by Rina — November 15, 2008 @ 6:33 pm

    Aloha,

    Fabulous cards. I love the color selections. TFS!

  15. Comment by Linda — November 15, 2008 @ 8:55 pm

    What a lovely couple! Your card is priceless! Wish I were on your Christmas card list!!

  16. Comment by Kathi Carlson — November 15, 2008 @ 9:25 pm

    Great sketch, Jen! Awesome samples, too. Thanks!! Here’s my card:
    http://kathiscreativecorner.blogspot.com/2008/11/sketches.html

  17. Comment by jannahull — November 15, 2008 @ 9:26 pm

    I loved this sketch! It is so versatile. Yours and Becca’s cards are so creative! They always give me lots of inspiration!

    Here is mine!

  18. Comment by jami {sgtStamper} — November 15, 2008 @ 9:49 pm

    What a fantastic picture - you are such a good looking couple!! I love your card - that piercing around the circles is just too cool!! And Becca’s awesome ornaments and ribbon are amazing.
    hugs, Jami

  19. Comment by laurel — November 16, 2008 @ 12:39 am

    I love your cute card! I struggled with this sketch, but finally managed to come up with something with it:

    http://want2scrap.blogspot.com/2008/11/i-heart-u.html

  20. Comment by Jessie/knightrone — November 16, 2008 @ 12:45 am

    First of all, you look beautiful in that picture, what a handsome couple you two make!! BOTH your cards are AMAZING!!! Yours is SO CUTE!!

  21. Comment by Karen — November 16, 2008 @ 2:33 am

    Hi! Thanks for a great sketch. I did 2 cards for this one and here they are:

    http://stampwithkarengp.blogspot.com/2008/11/sketch-from-jen.html

  22. Comment by Keri Lee Sereika — November 16, 2008 @ 5:38 am

    Wow the sketch is just too much fun…and both your sample and Becca’s are FABULOUS!!!

  23. Comment by AJ — November 16, 2008 @ 9:41 am

    love this card!! I have been on a Kraft kick lately- so I had to try and not use it here!! great sketch- thanks!!!
    http://thewillowgarden.blogspot.com/2008/11/jens-sfytt.html

  24. Comment by terri — November 16, 2008 @ 10:10 am

    Love all your sketches, but this is one of my favorites! Both of your cards are “over the top” creations. Such great inspiration found on your blog! Here is mine (scroll down)

    http://simplypaperandstamps.blogspot.com/2008/11/happy-saturday.html

  25. Comment by Becca Feeken — November 16, 2008 @ 10:30 am

    Jen, you and Tony look fab!!

    I thought I’d have another go at it so here’s another card:

    http://www.amazingpapergrace.com/loves-reflection/

  26. Comment by AJ — November 16, 2008 @ 10:42 am

    love both cards- here is mine-
    http://thewillowgarden.blogspot.com/2008/11/jens-sfytt.html

  27. Comment by Heather — November 16, 2008 @ 12:07 pm

    Hey Jen! Here’s my card for this week’s challenge! This is my first time playing along and it was way too fun! Hugs to you and hope you have a great weekend!

    Heather

    http://www.splitcoaststampers.com/gallery/photo/1131240?cat=500&ppuser=42667

  28. Comment by Amy Johnson — November 16, 2008 @ 12:42 pm

    You guys look oh so nice dressed up. I love both the cards, the reindeer one is so cute, and I love the ornament one. Great job on both!

  29. Comment by Kelly Lunceford — November 16, 2008 @ 12:53 pm

    ABsolutely darling! I had so much fun with this sketch. It was perfect for the card I needed to make today! You and your hubby are darling! I love an excuse to get all decked out! Thanks for sharing with us! you are fab!

  30. Comment by MAM GOUDIG — November 16, 2008 @ 1:58 pm

    Your card are so fantastic
    This is mine
    http://creasdelaurence.canalblog.com/archives/2008/11/07/11275593.html
    Bye LAURENCE

  31. Comment by LeAnne — November 16, 2008 @ 2:18 pm

    Thanks for a cute sketch–the samples you & Becca made are awesome!!! Here is mine:
    http://weeinklings.blogspot.com/2008/11/plethora-of-challenges.html
    LeAnne

  32. Comment by Peggy — November 16, 2008 @ 5:30 pm

    Wow! Looks like you guys had a great night out!
    Great samples! Here is my card! :D
    http://cardcrazy.wordpress.com/

  33. Comment by Dayna — November 16, 2008 @ 6:18 pm

    I got mine done, wonderful sketch. I have it posted on SCS I will get it on my blog in a bit I have dishes to get done first.

    http://www.splitcoaststampers.com/gallery/photo/1131560?cat=500&ppuser=200483

    And sorry if this comes up twice I don’t think my first post went though.

  34. Comment by Vicki — November 16, 2008 @ 7:19 pm

    Oh my Gosh Both of these cards are WONDERFUL, the first very very cute and the second so elegant!!!

    WOW!!!!

  35. Comment by Amy Sheffer — November 16, 2008 @ 7:57 pm

    You and Tony are such a great-looking couple!! Wonderful sketch this week. Yours is so darn cute I can’t stand it! It would be great for your Christmas cards!! (And be sure to put me on your list, LOL!) Becca’s is gorgeous, and loaded up with her usual elegance and sophistication - love it!!

  36. Comment by Donna Baker — November 16, 2008 @ 7:58 pm

    wow - y’all look great! is Tony really TALL or are you really SHORT!? My DH and I are exactly a foot difference - lol
    great sketch - hope to try it, LOVE your moose card!!

  37. Comment by kathryn Heflin — November 16, 2008 @ 8:05 pm

    It’s been a while since I’ve participated in your challenges — I missed doing your sketches — they are always so great!

    Here is mine for this week:
    http://ilovethemmoreeveryday.blogspot.com/

  38. Comment by Dayna — November 16, 2008 @ 8:42 pm

    I have mine posted. Thank you for the wonderful Sketch it was alot of fun to do and I love the moose

  39. Comment by johna worbes — November 16, 2008 @ 9:52 pm

    I really like this sketch. Very easy to use and so versitile. You both have beautiful cards. You can see mine here:
    http://www.splitcoaststampers.com/gallery/photo/1132306?cat=500&ppuser=102118
    Enjoy!
    Johna

  40. Comment by Melissa H. — November 16, 2008 @ 10:08 pm

    Great sketch! This is the first time I’ve played along and I had a lot of fun doing this card - here it is:

    http://mypaperobsession.blogspot.com/2008/11/okay-so-i-lied.html

    Looking forward to next week!

  41. Comment by Erica Johnson-Wanzer — November 16, 2008 @ 10:25 pm

    Here is my card!
    http://inkedupandreadytoplay.blogspot.com/2008/11/pumpkin.html
    Thanks for the great sketch!

  42. Comment by Laura (scrapnextras) — November 16, 2008 @ 11:51 pm

    Jen, love your Christmoose card! How adorable! And Becca’s is so Becca in all the elegance she has created! I tried your sketch with my weekend sketch set again. It’s here if you’ve a minute to drop by!

    http://www.scrapnextras.com/scrapnextras/2008/11/simply-said-weekend-sketch-set.html

  43. Comment by Katie Skiff — November 17, 2008 @ 8:09 am

    You 2 look so cute!! How fun for you!!

    Here is my take on the sketch…the first card today! Thanks Jen!

  44. Comment by Mercy — November 17, 2008 @ 9:56 am

    amazing sketch, jen! i love you little christmoose..he is too adorable!

    here’s mine:
    http://lordhavemercy-mercykerin.blogspot.com/2008/11/up-to-some-inky-antics.html

    thanks for the challenge!
    mercy

  45. Comment by Kerry J. — November 17, 2008 @ 12:49 pm

    Awesome sketch and I love your card - it’s darling! Here is my take
    http://cardsbykerry.blogspot.com/2008/11/wintery-sketch-for-you-to-try.html
    Thanks so much!

  46. Comment by Chelle — November 17, 2008 @ 2:19 pm

    great sketch, thank you!!! don’t you two look ‘fancy’!!! :) i hope you had a fab time! i don’t seem to ever have a reason to dress up these days…what fun…lipstick for crying out loud!!!!!!
    chelle
    here is my card:
    http://apaintergirl.typepad.com/the_many_adventures_of_a_/2008/11/monday-saturday-sketch-for-you-to-try.html

  47. Comment by NANCY RILEY — November 17, 2008 @ 5:58 pm

    Jen, your sketches are always sure to inspire, and this one is no different! Your sample … and Becca’s …. AWESOME!!!!

    Here’s my card …

    http://stampinat6213.blogspot.com/2008/11/manchester-season-of-joy.html

  48. Comment by Tracy Dorton — November 17, 2008 @ 6:44 pm

    Your sketches are always incredible! Thanks for another exciting challenge! Here’s mine - http://www.splitcoaststampers.com/gallery/photo/1133134?cat=500&ppuser=50435

  49. Comment by Nikki — November 17, 2008 @ 7:04 pm

    Beautiful sketch this week…love your sample! You and your hubby are looking pretty sharp too! Here’s my take… http://militarywifestampinspot.blogspot.com/

    {SMILES}

  50. Comment by Pam Speidel — November 17, 2008 @ 8:08 pm

    I always have so much FUN with your sketches! Love your card…and the photo of you and hubby too! Smiles 2 U!

    http://smileycollector.blogspot.com/2008/11/another-fun-sketch-for-you-to-try.html

  51. Comment by MacKenzie Bruckler — November 17, 2008 @ 9:12 pm

    Here’s mine :-)

    http://midnightscramper.blogspot.com/2008/11/well-be-using-new-winter-post-set-from.html

  52. Comment by Dean Dykes — November 17, 2008 @ 10:48 pm

    All I can say is beautiful!! All of the cards…….

  53. Comment by Suzy Tyler — November 18, 2008 @ 12:35 am

    My Card

    What a great challenge, Jen! Thanks!

  54. Comment by Desiree — November 18, 2008 @ 12:59 am

    Both cards are wonderful! I especially like the moose! Here is my card: http://desiree-at-play.blogspot.com/2008/11/more-eastern-blooms.html

    Thanks for a great sketch!

  55. Comment by Jackie — November 18, 2008 @ 1:37 am

    Great sketch Jen and love your cards! Awesome samples too just like all your work!! Here is my card:

    http://www.splitcoaststampers.com/gallery/photo/1133728?cat=500&ppuser=68882

    Thanks for the inspiration and have a great rest of the day :-)

  56. Comment by Marian Berggren — November 18, 2008 @ 10:34 am

    Cute card! - I really like your sketch. Becca’s card is gorgeous!
    Your work is such an inspriation to us!
    You and your husband are a handsome couple. I hope you
    enjoyed your time together!

  57. Comment by Inky Fingers, Paper Cuts, and a Glitter Mustache — November 19, 2008 @ 6:54 am

    Your sketches are so much fun! Thanks.

    http://jennifersalgat.blogspot.com/2008/11/i-never-thought-id-say-this.html

  58. Comment by Angel W — November 19, 2008 @ 9:44 am

    I played with your sketch yesterday. Thanks for posting it!
    http://angelosity.blogspot.com/2008/11/season-of-frienship-sketch-set.html

  59. Comment by Michelle Battistini — November 19, 2008 @ 10:21 am

    Well don’t ya’ll look snazzy!!!! I got the paper in the mail. THANKS Jen… It was a fabo surprise to come home to, after a rough time in Hawaii with family it was a real boost. You made my day!!!! Great sketch BTW..

    Michelle

  60. Comment by susie — November 20, 2008 @ 5:07 am

    Hi Jen

    Love the dear!!

    Here’s My Card

    Susie xx

  61. Comment by Victoria Powell — November 20, 2008 @ 8:37 am

    Great sketch. I really enjoyed using it. I have uploaded my card to my blog. Here is the link:
    http://cuddlycards.blogspot.com/2008/11/another-cute-elzybells-christmas-card.html
    Vicky x

  62. Comment by Becki B aka queenoe — November 20, 2008 @ 1:23 pm

    Oh my!! How fabulous BOTH the cards are. I love the colors and detail of the reindeer card, gonna have to CASE it. If you start now, you can send them for next year. 10 cards a month? LOL! TFS.

  63. Comment by Michelle Sturgeon — November 20, 2008 @ 5:28 pm

    ACK! I love this deer! Totally cute!

  64. Comment by Mary Vogel — November 21, 2008 @ 5:49 am

    Here is my card for the sketch - it’s a little off but pretty close! I also combined it with the silhouette challenge at Our Creative Corner.

    http://mbryt1.blogspot.com/2008/11/occ-challenge-and-iheart2stamp.html

  65. Comment by Tanya — November 21, 2008 @ 6:00 pm

    Wow the samples are fabulous! I really like this sketch. Here’s my card: http://tanyastampsnthings.blogspot.com/2008/11/tangerine-bugs.html

  66. Comment by Michelle Yungbauer — November 21, 2008 @ 9:17 pm

    Hi Jen… I just wanted to say I enjoyed this past Saturday’s SFYTT! I just posted my card on SCS and blog. I used very non-traditional colors for this Christmas card…. LOL! But it was fun to make! Smiles… Michelle :)

    http://www.splitcoaststampers.com/gallery/photo/1137913?cat=500&ppuser=10330

  67. Comment by Lisa Brown — November 21, 2008 @ 10:49 pm

    Here is my card…http://www.splitcoaststampers.com/gallery/photo/1138011

    Thanks for the great challenge!

  68. Comment by Stephanie L — December 5, 2008 @ 2:43 pm

    Jen, I loved this sketch. Two weeks later, I finally got to use it. Thanks for the inspiration! Here it is: http://www.splitcoaststampers.com/gallery/photo/1151723?cat=500&ppuser=146860

  69. Comment by Sharon — December 8, 2008 @ 8:58 pm

    I think I made my card the weekend you posted, but I just now got around to posting it!
    http://sharonshaffer.blogspot.com/2008/12/merry-christmoose.html

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