First Saturday of the Month…

Posted by Jen | Cornish Heritage Farms, cards, challenges, designer of the month | Saturday, June 6, 2009

Hip hip hooray, it’s the first Saturday of the month which means that I have a new Designer of the Month to introduce. Many people have asked me how to “try out” for this, but there is no “try out.” I just search blogs and galleries and bookmark ones as I go. When it comes time to ask someone, I reference the list and go from there. I haven’t updated my blog roll in forever, and I certainly go beyond the names on there {just so you know}.

Back to this month’s Designer of the Month…

Please give a warm welcome to ASHLEY NEWELL…
Portrait Session: Ashley and Nichole

A little about Ashley in her own words…
I am very grateful for Jen and the design team for hosting the challenges and creating great cards every week! I’m truly honored and thrilled to be June’s guest designer and face the sketch challenges for the month.

To pay the bills (and support my craft), I am a legal editor for a non-profit publisher located outside of Washington, DC. When I’m not working, I enjoy spending time with my husband, McArthur, and being his photography assistant. I also enjoy traveling and cooking new dishes. I started scrapbooking in high school using limited supplies, such as magazine clippings, pipe cleaners, sequins, and markers that I found at the local craft store. I rediscovered my passion two years ago after finding the online crafting world and realizing how much the scrapbooking industry has changed since my high school years. I was introduced to card making after taking a class at my local scrapbooking store and immediately was hooked. I am glad that I have found a wonderful craft as my creative outlet and lease on life, but most of all to be able to share it with fellow crafters and meet more along the way!

Here’s this week’s sketch…
sfytt060609

Here’s my sample using gorgeous Cornish Heritage Farms stamps {Ornamental Beauty and Ornamental Borders Scrapblock} from Julia Stainton {thank you!}…
chf_beauty

Isn’t Ashley’s sample so bright and cheery!?!…
ih2s_sketch1_060209-1

Want more samples? Check out the SFYTT Sisters…
Amy Rohl
Amy Sheffer
Susan Liles
Kelly Lunceford

Carole isn’t playing this week, but she’ll be back soon :)

Ok, so the Mr. Linky that I had all set up before has apparently died and gone {to a temporary} heaven due to server issues. Just go ahead and leave your creation link in the comments. Don’t forget…I moderate comments, so if it doesn’t show up {meaning some far off computer god didn’t recognize your name}, I will approve it shortly.

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  1. Comment by Deanna — June 6, 2009 @ 6:39 am

    Yay Ashley! You go girl!

  2. Comment by Lori R — June 6, 2009 @ 8:39 am

    I’ve yet to play one of your challenges…..maybe I’ll get to it this week?! :D

    Great sketch to play along with! Congrats to Ashley for being the Gust DT this month. I like the fun colors she put together.

    I love your card Jen…the flower and borders are beautiful!!

  3. Comment by Wendy — June 6, 2009 @ 9:02 am

    Good pick Jen! Ashley rocks!

  4. Comment by Amy/rohla — June 6, 2009 @ 11:43 am

    Jen, gaw-jus! Love the floral cluster and those borders are so perfect!

    Ashley, could this BE more fun?! Love that black twill and the pom-poms!

  5. Comment by Amy Sheffer — June 6, 2009 @ 12:09 pm

    Jen, your sample is gorgeous!! Love the way your ribbon bow is between the flower layers. Everything is so rich and elegant! Congrats and welcome to Ashley. Her card is everything I love about her style - bold, graphic, trendy, and beautiful! Have a great weekend!

  6. Comment by Debbie — June 6, 2009 @ 2:04 pm

    Yayy congrats Ashley! Both are really gorgeous cards!

    Here is my Card

  7. Comment by NANCY RILEY — June 6, 2009 @ 3:46 pm

    Awesome sample cards ladies! Congratulations, Ashley!

    Here’s mine … http://stampinat6213.blogspot.com/2009/06/retiring-independence-day.html

  8. Comment by Regina (The Stampin' Bean) — June 6, 2009 @ 10:49 pm

    What lovely cards, and the sketch is a winner! I love how open it is to interpretation.

    Here is my Card!

  9. Comment by Lisa N — June 7, 2009 @ 12:56 am

    Awesome sketch . Yours and Ashley’s cards are amazing.Congrats Ashley on being the guest designer.
    Here’s my take on the sketch……http://www.splitcoaststampers.com/gallery/photo/1372342?cat=500&ppuser=172201

  10. Comment by Lisa N — June 7, 2009 @ 1:03 am

    Sorry I put the wrong pic in my other comment.
    Here’s the right one for the sketch
    http://www.splitcoaststampers.com/gallery/photo/1372343?cat=500&ppuser=172201

  11. Comment by Devon — June 7, 2009 @ 4:37 am

    Great pick with Ashley! I follow her blog and am always happy to get an email about a new posting on her blog. Her cards are simply elegant. I haven’t done one of your sketches yet, but this one I have to try. You all are an intimidating bunch for a gal who’s new at this!

  12. Comment by Crystal — June 7, 2009 @ 9:04 am

    Great Sketch here’s mine!! Thanks so much for the fun!! http://crystalkbk.blogspot.com/

  13. Comment by Maria Gurnsey — June 7, 2009 @ 9:43 am

    Love this sketch!!!
    http://scrapsbym.blogspot.com/2009/06/define-your-style.html

  14. Comment by Julie Lacey — June 7, 2009 @ 10:06 am

    Great sketch, Jen! Beautiful samples from both you and Ashley! Here’s mine: http://stampsandtaxes.blogspot.com/2009/06/sfytt-relax.html

  15. Comment by Amy Wanford — June 7, 2009 @ 11:06 am

    Super sketch - I really enjoyed playing with this one. Think I might have to play again with this one as I was soooo undecided whether to flip the sketch on its side. Better to do both than remain undecided eh?! LOL!

    Here’s my card anyways!
    http://craftingconfessions.blogspot.com/2009/06/neopolitan-ice-cream-yum.html

    Aimes
    x

  16. Comment by Lesley — June 7, 2009 @ 2:10 pm

    Here’s my entry

    Thanks for the great sketch!

    Smiles,
    Lesley :)

  17. Comment by Dawn Easton — June 7, 2009 @ 2:20 pm

    GREAT sketch Jen! So glad I was able to play along this afternoon!

    Your card is gorgeous! Congrats to Ashley…love the trim on her card….so cool!

    Here is mine:
    http://www.splitcoaststampers.com/gallery/photo/1372849?cat=500&ppuser=93708

  18. Comment by Judee — June 7, 2009 @ 5:17 pm

    Excellent choice Ashley. I follow Ashley’s blog each and every day and am so grateful to her for being such an unselfish lady displaying her work. I have never seen one of those sketches before but I think it is a great idea.

  19. Comment by Tami Black — June 7, 2009 @ 6:00 pm

    Ashley is GORGEOUS! She may be her hubby’s photo assistant, but I’ll bet she is also his favorite subject! Exquisite card!

  20. Comment by Denise — June 7, 2009 @ 8:36 pm

    Congrats to Ashley on her designation. Good job!

    I’m finally jumping in and trying one of your sketches, Jen. I’ve followed your blog for quite some time, but never had all the equipment to join in. Now I can. : ) This one happened to work into my son’s b-day really well. Here’s the link to it… http://www.splitcoaststampers.com/gallery/photo/1373281?cat=500&ppuser=225312.

    Thanks so much!!!

  21. Comment by Regina (The Stampin' Bean) — June 7, 2009 @ 9:43 pm

    Oops, for some reason my link didn’t work. Here it is again and everyone’s cards are so beautiful!
    http://thestampinbean.blogspot.com/2009/06/lanniversaire-carte-postale.html

  22. Comment by Sarah Martina — June 7, 2009 @ 10:01 pm

    CONGRATS ASHLEY! What a great sketch! And what AMAZING cards! I can’t wait to play along!

  23. Comment by Edna — June 7, 2009 @ 10:57 pm

    This was a fabulous sketch to work on, thanks so much, I loved this one…. card is posted on my blog.

  24. Comment by Allison — June 8, 2009 @ 12:20 am

    I just love your sample Jen…those stamps (esp. the BG one rock). And the color palette and punched pieces are exceptional.

    I used your layout for my DT requirement…thank gawd you are there to save me!

    http://stampinwhenican.blogspot.com/2009/06/lps-monday-color-challenge.html

  25. Comment by ScrappyKy — June 8, 2009 @ 1:31 am

    Great sketch! Fabulous sample cards too. I always have fun with these. Mine is linked below…

    http://paperkrazy.blogspot.com/2009/06/no-bones-about-it.html

  26. Comment by Wendy K — June 8, 2009 @ 11:40 am

    This is a really great sketch, and I love the DT’s samples. Here’s a card I made for my niece:

    http://nowherebayou.blogspot.com/2009/06/happy-sweet-16-nicky.html

  27. Comment by janet — June 8, 2009 @ 5:08 pm

    what a fun sketch!
    http://www.splitcoaststampers.com/gallery/photo/1374298?cat=10727

    hugs!

  28. Comment by Jenny W — June 8, 2009 @ 5:11 pm

    Great Sketch!! Here’s the card I created.

    http://jennyscreativecorner.blogspot.com/2009/06/flip-flops.html

  29. Comment by Maria L. — June 8, 2009 @ 9:12 pm

    Fun sketch! Glad I got the chance to try it. :)

    http://creativemoonbeam.blogspot.com/2009/06/i-wannasoak-up-sun.html

  30. Comment by Mercy Kerin — June 8, 2009 @ 10:54 pm

    another cool sketch, jen! that ashley is one talented lady, too…great choice! here’s my sketch submission:

    http://lordhavemercy-mercykerin.blogspot.com/2009/06/this-was-my-submissions-for-jen-del.html

  31. Comment by Elaine — June 8, 2009 @ 11:10 pm

    Wow! Beautiful cards! This is my first time to play your sketch challenge. I really like this layout. It is simple to do but looks so elegant. Thanks for letting me play!
    http://elainemwilson.blogspot.com/2009/06/god-is-love-sweet-serendipity.html

  32. Comment by ~amy~ — June 9, 2009 @ 5:57 am

    Fun Sketch and the cards are fabulous…flowers and pom poms?!! Perfect! Here’s my take on the sketch:

    hi {ya}!

  33. Comment by marti {pezadoodle} — June 9, 2009 @ 6:29 am

    love the sketch and samples! here is mine:
    SFYTT digi style

  34. Comment by Mercy Kerin — June 9, 2009 @ 9:06 am

    great sketch, jen! what a wonderful artist ms ashley is…great choice for this month! amazing samples this week, too!

    here’s my submission:
    http://lordhavemercy-mercykerin.blogspot.com/2009/06/this-was-my-submissions-for-jen-del.html

  35. Comment by Karen Motz — June 10, 2009 @ 6:32 am

    Fun sketch Jen…thanks!
    http://paperplayhouse.blogspot.com/2009/06/little-french-chef.html

  36. Comment by Maggie — June 10, 2009 @ 7:02 am

    Thanks for the fun sketch to play with! Here’s my humble creation: http://stampsinhallways.blogspot.com/2009/06/wednesday-challenge.html

  37. Comment by Sankari Wegman — June 10, 2009 @ 8:56 am

    HI Jen! Fabu Sketch!!! And your card is beautiful!! A big welcome to Ashley - she is awesome and her card is beautiful! You guys are such awesome lights of creativity and inspiration!!

    here is my attempt at your sketch - I had a lot of fun!!!

    http://sunnysankari.blogspot.com/2009/06/its-officially-summer-two-sketches-and.html

    hugs!
    Sankari :)

  38. Comment by Vickilyn — June 10, 2009 @ 4:16 pm

    Here’s mine!!

    http://paperhugs.blogspot.com/2009/06/bunch-of-cards.html

    Thanks for a great sketch!

  39. Comment by SherryAnn — June 10, 2009 @ 5:46 pm

    This is my first time participating in this sketch challenge and I really enjoyed doing it. The other cards that I saw are amazing.
    enjoy!
    http://buttonjunkie.blogspot.com/2009/06/i-heart-2-stamp.html#comments

  40. Comment by SherryAnn — June 10, 2009 @ 5:47 pm

    This is the first time I have done a card for a challenge here and I really enjoyed it. I look forward to doing more.

    enjoy!

    http://buttonjunkie.blogspot.com/2009/06/i-heart-2-stamp.html#comments

  41. Comment by Carol — June 10, 2009 @ 9:54 pm

    thanks for another great sketch, I actually got time to play this week

    http://inkantations-and-inkarnations.blogspot.com/2009/06/bird-of-friendship.html

  42. Comment by Marie — June 11, 2009 @ 1:00 am

    Awesome sketch! Can’t believe I found the time to do one of your fabulous sketches! Here’s mine:

    http://alohanmabuhay.blogspot.com/2009/06/be-strong.html

  43. Comment by Terry — June 11, 2009 @ 2:55 pm

    Love the sketch and both cards are beautiful. Wonderful job ladies. You can see my card on my blog

  44. Comment by Kim — June 12, 2009 @ 12:09 pm

    Love the sketch Jen. Here’s mine: http://impressyourself.typepad.com/impress_yourself/2009/06/baby-gabe-limited-supplies-challenge.html.

  45. Comment by Chandra Hough — June 12, 2009 @ 4:42 pm

    I finally got a chance to finish this SFYTT: http://www.splitcoaststampers.com/gallery/photo/1379124?cat=500&ppuser=197763

    All my scrapbook stuff was up at school where I was teaching a summer enrichment class on scrapbooking. The class ended today, and I finally got all my goodies back home where they belong.

    It is a great sketch, one I plan to use again real soon. Thanks, Jen!

  46. Comment by NWFlamingo — June 12, 2009 @ 5:46 pm

    I’m just getting around to last Saturday’s sketch. I did things a little differently to get the same result. You can take a look here:
    http://nwflamingo.blogspot.com/2009/06/flight-of-challenge-365-cards-day-104.html#comments

  47. Comment by Kristie — July 5, 2009 @ 9:26 pm

    I finally got to post my card using this sketch - http://kreativekristie.blogspot.com/2009/07/flowahbella-x5.html

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