First Sketch Of The New Year & Stuff…

Posted by Jen | Bella, Slice, cards, challenges, designer of the month, random ramblings | Saturday, January 3, 2009

So, did you all make it through the New Year’s celebrations? Tony and I were snoozing before midnight. Yep, big duds! That just means that next year that we have to have twice as much fun, right!?! I did get some crafting done on New Year’s Day, including today’s Sketch For You To Try. Being that it is the first Saturday of the month, I have a new Designer of the Month to introduce to you…

Please welcome Kirsten DuBosque! She’ll be adding her crafting genius to the weekly sketches all month.

Here is a little about Kirsten in her own words…
Hi! I’m Kirsten, or ked on Splitcoast! I was so excited when Jen emailed me about being her Designer of the Month! She’s always been one of my favorite stampers, so it wasn’t even a question! I’m a full-time SAHM / very part-time RN from Columbus, OH that relocated to the west coast of Florida with my Hubby, almost 8 years ago. I was a quilter, then after my little boy was born in 2004, I started scrapbooking. I had a few invites to go to stamping parties, but I refused, because I knew I couldn’t get into it “just a little bit”! Well, finally caved in 2006, and just as predicted, here I am! LOL

This “stamping world” has provided me with much more than I ever thought it would! Currently, I’m serving on two design teams - My Favorite Things and Lizzie Anne Designs, and I’ve had the privilege of having many things published. But most importantly, I have met so many people that I now can call my friends. You can’t ask for much more than that from a “hobby”!

HERE is a link to Kirsten’s blog.

The sketch for this week…

My sample uses a star for the embellishment panel, but feel free to use any shape you want. Remember, it’s all about having fun with the sketch! The center Raspberry Fizz {Papertrey Ink} panel was cut out with my Nestabilities and the numbers were cut out with my Slice {also pictured}. The cute lil’ martini glass charm is from Stamping Bella {GREAT quality charms, no chintzy metal!}.

Here is Kirsten’s sample, which I think is an absolute RIOT! Image is from Stamping Bella…

Wanna see more samples? Give some love to…
Amy Rohl
Amy Sheffer
Carole Burrage
Shannan Teubner
Susan Liles

Now for the STUFF…
1. The new look IS coming I promise! I feel like I have hyped it up so much and we’re still waiting. I talked to Sara yesterday and she is working on it. The original plan/layout couldn’t work, so we had to think of something else. I have about 15 donors for my blog tart that will coincide with the launch of the new look. I’m crossing my fingers for Monday, but I am not putting it up until it’s perfection. I promise the look and the tart will be worth the wait!

2. Do you have any creative resolutions? I got to thinking about the last time I did an SCS challenge and I could not remember when it was! Shame on me! I resolve to do more SCS challenges, in addition to meeting my personal goals that I mentioned on the first {learn more, to network more and to publish more}.

3. Did you see the new Verve Stamps challenges on SCS? You can check out the Viva la Verve challenges each Friday on the Verve Forum on SCS.

4. When I asked Tony a.k.a. i{heart}the stamper when he’ll be blogging again he said, “We’ll see.” I’m hoping that we will be “seeing” him again SOONER rather than later!

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  1. Comment by Amy/rohla — January 3, 2009 @ 7:40 am

    Both samples are just awesome, girlies!

    Jen–love the polka dots, the pink & black and that great little punch of yellow–perfection!

    Kirsten–LMAO at the image which, by the way, is colored just perfectly! The ribbon is yummy and perfectly embellished with the button and tag–so fun!

    HNY!
    Amy

  2. Comment by Carole (TruCarMa) — January 3, 2009 @ 8:54 am

    Great job, gals! Both have a theme to ‘em and are making me thirsty… it’s 5:00 somewhere, right?! I love the New Year look and feel to both cards! Challenging sketch — thanks for getting me thinkin’, Jen!

  3. Comment by nikki schmaltz — January 3, 2009 @ 9:42 am

    Love this sketch and hope to get to play today! My creative resolution this year is a bit strange but exciting to me. I am leaving SU as a demo and “branching out” into the great world of othah’ rubbah’. LOL. Been a demo for 6 years so it’s a bit weird but can’t wait to get my first order of “something new”. Also, I just going to go with the flow and see where stamping takes me. No pressure, you know. Just going to let the creative juices try to flow and hope to sell some things in a local store in my tiny town. Thanks for the great sketch and LOVE the samples!

  4. Comment by Kirsten — January 3, 2009 @ 9:56 am

    Thanks, Jen! Love your card and sketch! HNY!

  5. Comment by Lisa Brown — January 3, 2009 @ 11:20 am

    Love the sketch and the cards, Jen! can’t wait to see the new look of your blog!
    My creative goals are to do at least one SCS challenge per week, begin (and finish!!) a year long scrapbooking project, grow my business, and send more cards…just because!

  6. Comment by Shannan Teubner — January 3, 2009 @ 12:51 pm

    Great cards, ladies! Kirsten, you know I love me some stella!

  7. Comment by SouthernScraps — January 3, 2009 @ 5:43 pm

    Great sketch. Kirsten’s work is awesome and I am looking forward to seeing your new look. I actually got to do your sketch today, the same day you posted it. You can see my card here:

    http://southernscraps.blogspot.com/2009/01/im-back-in-closet.html

  8. Comment by Amy Sheffer — January 3, 2009 @ 7:07 pm

    Love the two fun cards! Welcome Kirsten! Jen, I had to fight with this sketch a little, but I still {heart} it! It’s different, in a fun, fresh way!

  9. Comment by Ruth — January 3, 2009 @ 9:07 pm

    This is a great sketch. You can see my card here:
    http://www.splitcoaststampers.com/gallery/photo/1179232?cat=500&ppuser=134910

  10. Comment by Carolina — January 4, 2009 @ 12:36 am

    Such a fun sketch Jen! Love yours and Kristen’s card…they so ring in the New Year!

    My take on the sketch can be found at my blog:
    Carolina’s Creative Pad

  11. Comment by Sandy — January 4, 2009 @ 8:04 am

    Great sketch!! I used it to create a gift bag. Here’s a link to my project:

    http://stampinsandy.blogspot.com/2009/01/relaxing-in-style.html

  12. Comment by Joanne — January 4, 2009 @ 8:06 am

    What a fun sketch, and you know I {heart} Kirsten!
    Happy New Year! Can’t wait to see the new look, Sara’s work is always worth waiting for! I’m sure it will be just fantastic!

  13. Comment by Cindy Lawrence — January 4, 2009 @ 11:02 am

    Congrats, Kirsten! LOVE the sketch too! Both cards are fabulous!

  14. Comment by Michelle — January 4, 2009 @ 1:38 pm

    Hi Jen… great sketch this week! I had time last night to stamp and challenge myself. Great cards and I love the New Year theme you both have going!! Check out my card if you’d like… Smiles!! :)

    I do one SCS challenge a week and now my resolution is to add 2 more. SFYTT and the OCC Challenge!! (Kid at {heart}!!)

    http://stampandsmile.blogspot.com/2009/01/valentine-cherish.html

  15. Comment by Toni — January 4, 2009 @ 4:43 pm

    I LOVE this card. I am going to have to get this image now :)

  16. Comment by Ann — January 4, 2009 @ 5:15 pm

    Thanks for the fun sketch! Here’s mine:
    http://creativeantics.blogspot.com/2009/01/xoxo.html

    Creative resolutions: keep my workspace clean, don’t buy any more patterned paper until I’ve used some of what I have, get at least one card published.

    Happy 2009! :D

  17. Comment by StephC — January 4, 2009 @ 5:56 pm

    Both cards are fabulous! Here is my take on this sketch.

    http://stephaniecastrodesigns.blogspot.com/2009/01/final-post-today-good-news.html

    Have a great evening!

  18. Comment by Conniecrafter — January 4, 2009 @ 6:07 pm

    Neat sketch, love the 2009 with the charm!

  19. Comment by Karen Motz — January 4, 2009 @ 6:40 pm

    Both cards are fabulous! This sketch got me started on the boy cards I’ll need over the next few months.
    Thanks Jen!
    http://paperplayhouse.blogspot.com/2009/01/you-rock.html

  20. Comment by Joan Jeffery — January 4, 2009 @ 7:03 pm

    Both of your cards are great - I especially love the cheers card - the papers are awesome. My card for this sketch is in amongst others on this post…..

    http://a-jcreations.blogspot.com/2009/01/getting-rid-of-scraps.html

  21. Comment by Johna Worbes — January 4, 2009 @ 9:35 pm

    Love today’s pics of Ellie. So Cute! I finally had time to work on some cards. You can see mine here:
    http://www.splitcoaststampers.com/gallery/photo/1181304?cat=500&ppuser=102118
    or here:
    soonerscrampin.blogspot.com

    Love the sketch and both cards.
    TFS
    Johna

  22. Comment by Desiree — January 4, 2009 @ 11:34 pm

    I love both of those sample cards!!! Here’s my take on the sketch: http://desiree-at-play.blogspot.com/2009/01/crafting-like-crazy.html I combined it with a SCS challenge.

    Thank you, Jen!!!

    Desiree

  23. Comment by Vicki — January 5, 2009 @ 12:23 pm

    Here is mine:

    http://www.splitcoaststampers.com/gallery/photo/1181863?cat=500&ppuser=81814

    Thanks for looking!!

  24. Comment by Christina Fischer — January 5, 2009 @ 12:40 pm

    Yay, Kirsten! Both of your samples are fantastic, ladies!! I agree with Carole — it’s 5 o’clock somewhere, right? :)

    Jen, I can’t wait to see your new look — I’m sure it will be fantastic!

  25. Comment by Brandi — January 6, 2009 @ 12:04 am

    Thanks for the sketch - Stella totally crackes me up! Here is the link to my interpretation.

    http://sparkleshimmerandtwinkle.blogspot.com/2009/01/delightful-little-deer.html

  26. Comment by Felicia — January 6, 2009 @ 3:10 am

    This was a really fun sketch challenge! I had so much fun playing. You can find my card here: http://stamphappyfelicia.blogspot.com/2009/01/love-of-lifetime.html

  27. Comment by Melody — January 6, 2009 @ 10:41 am

    Hi Jen,

    Love the new logo! Here is my card for the sketch this weekend. Like the sketch. Hope to play more in the new year.

    Here’s my card:
    http://www.splitcoaststampers.com/gallery/photo/1183015?cat=500&ppuser=156321

  28. Comment by Lynn — January 6, 2009 @ 11:46 am

    Congrats on being Janurary’s guest designer Kirsten!
    Both of these cards are fabulous!

  29. Comment by Maggie — January 6, 2009 @ 5:04 pm

    Fun sketch….even more fun cards you made with the sketch! Thanks for the great inspiration! Here’s what I came up with:

    http://stampsinhallways.blogspot.com/2009/01/thinking-snowy-thoughtspart-5.html

  30. Comment by Jenness — January 7, 2009 @ 1:01 am

    Kirsten, as usual, I am blown away by your designs. And since a dirty martini happens to be my favorite drink, this card especially catches my eye. Since moving I have done NOTHING creative, except some baking, and you have re-inspired me to light the fire under my tush. Hope to see you when I come to town in February…xoxoxo

  31. Comment by nikki schmaltz — January 7, 2009 @ 6:35 am

    I finally got mine done AND posted:) Here it is:

    http://nikkistamps.blogspot.com/2009/01/jens-saturday-sketch.html

  32. Comment by nikki schmaltz — January 7, 2009 @ 11:03 am

    I have tried twice to post a comment and no such luck. Here is my sample from the sketch

    http://nikkistamps.blogspot.com/2009/01/jens-saturday-sketch.html

  33. Comment by Vickilyn — January 7, 2009 @ 12:38 pm

    Here’s my take on it! I am a scrapper so it’s not quite the same as the stamped projects, but I loved the layout!

    http://paperhugs.blogspot.com/2009/01/12-days-of-christmas-10.html

    Thanks for the inspiration!
    ~Vicki

  34. Comment by ceal — January 7, 2009 @ 9:48 pm

    fun sketch
    here is my take on it

  35. Comment by Tammy Hershberger — January 7, 2009 @ 10:10 pm

    Awesome samples from you both! I love the bright, bold colors of both cards, and all the little details!

    Creative resolution? To do the SFYTT more often! LOL So, with that in mind… here’s my card!

    http://stamphappy-tammy.typepad.com/my_weblog/2009/01/just-because.html

    Thanks! Anxiously awaiting the unveiling of the new and improved “I{heart} to stamp!”

  36. Comment by Becky G — January 9, 2009 @ 9:34 am

    Love the sketch and both yours and Kirsten’s samples. I finally got mine posted on my site.

    http://bouncyflouncyfunfunfun.blogspot.com/2009/01/this-ones-yummy.html

    Have a great day!

  37. Comment by Elena — January 9, 2009 @ 9:40 am

    Thank you so much for the great sketch!
    I love the card you created Jen! Kristen’s card is absolutely adorable!
    Here is My Card

  38. Comment by Stephanie Kraft — January 9, 2009 @ 3:03 pm

    Love your samples! A great sketch to start the year off!
    Here’s mine: http://handkraftedbystephanie.blogspot.com/2009/01/lifes-greatest-comfort.html

  39. Comment by Stephanie Kraft — January 10, 2009 @ 12:29 pm

    Oops, deleted the link above.. here’s the new one:
    http://handkraftedbystephanie.blogspot.com/2009/01/comfort.html

  40. Comment by Stephanie Hargis — January 13, 2009 @ 12:21 am

    Well, this card is super late! I actually forgot to post it to my blog which is ridiculous because I love this card! Haha! Anyway, this was a tough sketch but I loved the end result! Thanks so much Jen! You are amazing!

    http://stephsstampinstuff.blogspot.com/2009/01/little-late.html

  41. Comment by Tanya — January 19, 2009 @ 10:09 am

    I loved yours and Kristen’s card. Here’s mine, FINALLY! http://tanyastampsnthings.blogspot.com/2009/01/old-birthday-challenges.html

  42. Comment by Jennifer Moore — January 20, 2009 @ 9:33 pm

    I enjoyed playing with this sketch. You can see my take at http://www.jamsquared.net/2009/01/20/many-thanks/

    Thanks.

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