First Saturday of the Month & Anni-VERVE-sary Blog Hop…
There’s a lot going on today! It’s the first Saturday of the month, which means I get to introduce a new Designer of the Month who will be joining the SFYTT Sisters for the entire month of August. It’s also Verve Stamps’ ANNI-VERVE-SARY Blog Hop!
If you are hopping along, be sure you started on the Verve blog, came from Teresa’s blog and when you are done here, hop along to Jackie’s blog. And to make this party a real shindig, there’s a mystery jackpot hidden at one of the stops along the hop. One lucky commenter on that blog will win Verve’s entire August release! But of course, it wouldn’t be a mystery if you knew which blog, would it? So if you’re feeling the love, give a little shout out to the bloggers in the hop and you just might have a reason to jump for joy!
Since this is a blog hop, the normal layout of this post is a little different. Scroll down to meet this month’s Designer of the Month. 
Here’s this week’s SKETCH FOR YOU TO TRY…
Here’s my sample, which happens to be a super sneaky peekie of a new Verve set {coming out mid-month}…
Now, let’s give a huge round of applause to MEGAN LOCK, this month’s Designer of the Month…
Here’s a little about Megan in her own words…
Hi, I’m so excited to be part of the fun Jen provides with the SFYTTs! After I got the email, I explained to DH what had just happened, he said, “ah, you’re moving up in the world!” Ha. Men, especially my kind of husband, are funny. I have been stamping since I was a little kid, but have really gotten into it (aka addicted) about a year ago. My most favorite designers are on this team and it’s a pleasure and joy to be with y’all.
I’ve been married for a little over a year. We were married on the island of Kauai, Hawaii and now make our home in Oklahoma with our two Boxer babies, Emmitt and Ellie. I am a Registered Dietitian and I work for a dialysis center, constantly telling people what to eat, while I sit in my office and eat Starbursts. And cookies. And Starbuck’s biscotti. I also enjoy cooking, wine tasting, reading, beading, and knitting. I pretend to like gardening so my DH thinks I like helping him outside. I’m thrilled to be working on these sketches and look forward to seeing what everyone comes up with!
Check out her darling card using Bella stamps…
Want more samples? Check out the SFYTT Sisters…
Amy Rohl
Amy Sheffer
Susan Liles
Kelly Lunceford
Carole Burrage
When uploading to SCS, please use the keyword “SFYTT.” Also, don’t forget to link your project on this post Happy creating! Hugs-Jd
Don’t forget if you are hopping along check out Jackie’s Verve creation next.
Ack! I LOVE this card!! That set will be mine!!
Awesome sketch! I will definitely have to play along this week.
Oh Man! This set is soo going on my list! Love the polkie’s Your creations are ALWAYS the bestt :0)
love these cards they are just brilliant, especially the combo of polka dots and shoes! Love it!
I’m totally gonna have to get that stamp set when it’s released. I’m loving all of the cards that have been made with it!
Beautiful card Jen and another awesome sketch.
gorgeous!
Love your card, Jen!! Megan’s card is darling and she is VERY FUNNY!! Loved learning a little bit about her!!
LOVE the polka dots
Great card and fabulous sketch!
Gorgeous as usual, Jen. Thanks for the awesome sneak peek!
Stunning and fun card! Love your colors and fun details.
It’s a good life!
Terri E.
GREAT CARD!! I love the new stamp and the color combo is super…so much FUN! I always look forward to your SFYTT and this is another great one! Dana
Cute card! Great sketch.
Love it! Love the sketch, the colors, the new stamps - sweet! Can’t wait to try out the sketch
This is FABULOUS Jen!!! So fun and sassy!!
LOVE YOUR SKETCH. and your card! The black and white polka dots is cute with the LO. Your card is beautiful! TFS
Too Cute! Love the polka dots and anything Shoe related is tops in my book! Great job!
Your card is gorgeous! I love the black and pink together with all of those cute polka dots. And what a fantastic sketch!!
Congratulations to Megan - and you too on selecting a fabulous designer!!
Love the ‘hey there’, SNAP! look to your pumps & dots! What a fun combo of stamp and design.
Thank you for the inspiration.
All good wishes,
Nancy
Great card, love your sketch and the colors you choose!
I love those! I especially like the little owl, he’s just adorable.
Happy Anni-VERVE-sary! Love the shoe–I want a pair of those.
Great sketch and beautiful card! The set is a must have!!
Love that pink pump! Fun cards and a fun sketch ;o)
How fun!! Great stamp set, can’t wait to see more!
Love the colors in your card, very cute!
Kate
fun card! love the images!! Megan’s card is fabulous too! Love the colours!!
Pure Preciousness! Huge congratulations on Verve’s two year anniversary! I just can’t get enough of Verve products.
Ooo…LOVE it!!
Great card, Jen! And great choice for GD…Megan rocks!
I LOVE this card Jen!!! I love the colors, the polka dots, the ribbon, EVERYTHING!!! Megan’s card is darling! Great sketch!
Can’t wait for the new stamps. Nice card.
Love this! The polka dots are so fun and the flower on the ribbon is perfect!
Ooooh, I love that polka dot dp! So cute! And a polka dot heel? Even better! Thanks for the sneaky peak!
Great card! This has been fun.
Polka dots and shoes. The perfect combination.
thanks much
Love, love, love the polka dots!! Great card!
I luv this new sassy stamp set, adorable!
enjoy *~*
wow this is very pretty!!
I love these. Polka dots - pink and black - too cute!
Beautiful cards, Jen! (both yours and the guest designer) They’re delightful styles an d that sketch is so cool - easy!
Great card; I’m in love with that shoe! Also thanks for the fun sketch; I’ll have to give it a try.
OMG, I adore this card. I will have to have this set. Since my daughter is such a Diva this set will be perfect for her.
Beautiful card and so inspiring. I just love this sketch and your colors are beautiful together.
Love your card and the colors….Your bow is perfect!!
Oh, I soooo love your card; it’s adorable!!!
Love your classy card and the great sketch! I may try my hand at it this week. Welcome to Megan!
Nice cards!
Lovely cards and layouts - like always!!!!
Hi Jen! You’ve outdone yourself again. And, Megan, you card is so cute! Congrats.
Hi Jen, Lovely card. Just love Pink and Black. Marion
Lovely sneak peek card! TFS!!
Megan’s card is adorable, too…
Try that again - don’t see the comment… Hmmm!
Love your card with the pink and black and white. And Megan’s card is adorable too!!
Very cute cards!!
LOVE your card Jen!! The polka dots! That shoe!! *gasp* And congrats to Megan - one of my favorite stamping peeps! She’s a great choice!!
The colors are so girly! I need to copy this one!
This is polka-dot heaven!
LOVE this set! Great card!
Love both of these fabulous cards! Great design and colors!
gorgeous card! love how divalicious it is! ☺
I love this design!
AWESOME Jen!!!
Fantastic sketch!!
The card is so fabulous and elegent, too!!
great card
Love the card…as usual…you do such amazing work.
Love your card! That shoe is so much fun! And your sketch, I have been admiring it all day!
This blog hop has been amazing and your card is gorgeous!
Love this classy card. Sketch is a great way to use up strips
Such a great card Jen. I love the sneak peeks! your ribbon and flower combo is just delicious.
Stunning card….love the colors and stamp set!!!!! Lovin the blog hop!!!
Your card is adorable…I think this will be a “NEED” set. Thanks for the inspiration.
Love the pink and black and polka dots!
Here’s mine: http://www.splitcoaststampers.com/gallery/photo/1432558?&cat=500&ppuser=197763
I used my copics like you taught me!
This was a particularly fun and easy sketch. Thanks so much!
Jen- I absolutely LOVE this card- fabulous job!
Love your card……gorgeous colors and layout!!!
Jen your card rocks! Love how there is nothing missing nor extra, KWIM?
Love your card, the colors, and the sketch! Can’t wait to try out the sketch!
Aren’t you just so stylin’ with all those polka dots? Gorgeous, Jen!
Verve-a-licious! Love this new set preview!
Kavi Coulson
Adorable card. I love the layout and the shoe is sooo cute!
Great sketch! Love the shoe and polka dots, I have to get this!
fabulous sketch and i love the card too!
Great sketch and I love the dots!
I’m loving this new set, can’t wait to get my hands on it.
Love your card, colors, etc. Awesome.
Shelly
Manitoba, Canada
I love the sketch. I’m glad I “found” your site.
Awesome card!!!! I love this set and I am sure it will definitely make it into my next order.
Shelly
Manitoba, Canada
Fab card as always!
Verve Stamps are fairly new to me and I love them. I’m always excited to see something new created with them.
Thanks for sharing.
Fabulous!
Beautiful. Love your blog as well.
Polka Dots are SO fun!! Very nice
The sketch is so beautiful! Love the card so much! Polka dot paper and shoe look so stylish!
How fun! I love this, Jen!
Great sketch - gotta bookmark that one. Your cards are wonderful!
I’m loving this more and more. Congrats Megan on moving up in the world.
Again, I gotta get that shoe stamp. You guys are making such cute cards with it!
Love it, love it, love it!
I love this card - great job!
The black, white, pink, polkadots, shoes. A girl couldn’t ask for more. Love it. My favorite.
Love the card…the set will be first on my wish list
Beautiful card!
What a fabulous card! BR-t
An absolutely fabulous card, Jen! And great choice in GD - Megan is one of my favoritist stampers.
WOW!! this card is stunning! I love pink and black, and that shoe stamp is to DIE for!!!!
Love your stylish card Jen. Great with the polka dots!
This is amazing. You have a way to make to make simple so incredibly stunning! Wow, wow I truly love this one. Have to have that shoe!!!!!!
Just fabulous! Love the sketch!
Sooooooooooo cute!
Just beautiful!
Love your style! I’ll have to try this sketch!
Those are fun dots plus that shoe stamp- what a winning result. Megan did a great job with her card too. The sketch is terrific and I will try it out myself.
I am in love with all the cards using this stamp set! Great job!
Love your design and oh so cute card! Thanks for the sketch!
This is just so pretty! And the new set looks pretty amazing! Great job with this sketch as well, just lovely!
So gorgeous! And the sketch is wonderful! I love what the guest designer did with it, too!
simple perfection, jen…amazing sneak peek, lady! i love that sketch, too…i hope to get some time to work on it tomorrow!
I just love it pink is my favorite color.. thanks for sharing.. tu amiga Kat..
Very pretty card - perfect colors and as always, your sketch rocks!
I follow your blog regularly, your work is always phenominal! Thanks for sharing your talents with us.
Very fun card, sure to brighten anyone’s day!
I love this little shoe. The card is darling.
Love your card and all the cards are are featuring this set. Can’t wait to get it.
Thanks for such a pretty sneak peak!!
I’m not a polka dot fan, but I think your card is great! Super stylin’!
My list is growing by the second. Thanks for sharing
Welcome Megan. Cute card using the buttons and brads.
I’ve always liked polka dots, espeically white with the black background. I even own 2 b & w polka dot dresses. I like how you used the rose color for the frame and shoe. Very cute card.
Happy Verve Day.
LOVE those polka dots!
So fun! Thanks for the peek!!
SEXY card! love your sketch
Cute card. Will have to try the card sketch. Thanks
Wonderful card, such a fun sketch Jen and oh I’m loving the set!!!
Congrats to Megan on being this month’s designer!!!
There’s that shoe again. I just love it! Great card, thanks for sharing. Congrats on the 2nd anniversary of the verve stamps.
Sylvia
Great card, I love this stamp.
Both fab cards! That shoe is my fave image so far that I’ve seen from the new releases! I must have that set!!
I’m not doing the blog hop thing…I just want to show you my card using your sketch. My card is here.
I’m so in love with this stamp……LOVIN’ the polka dots on your card!
I have fallen head over heels in love with that shoe image (lol! Bad joke and I wasn’t even trying! :0) and I am loving it even more with the pink, black and white! I also love your bow with the snipped ends - your attention to detail is astounding! Thanks for sharing with all of us!
I love that pink flower with the gem and the bow!
Gorgeous card ~ love the colors and that bow is perfect.
GORGEOUS. Love that little shoe stamp.
WOW!!!! - love these!!!!!
I LOVE both of these cards - great job(s), Jen & Megan!
Love the shoe card–the colors and polka dots are awesome!
Such a fun card!! I love it
another great card!!! i really love the shoe cards i’ve seen along the hop.
Fun card. I love the colors.
How many ways can I say FANTASTIC?! Oh my, this polka dotted beauty really does it for me! I LOVE it!! Megan’s card is adorable too, I love how the b/g paper is incorporated into the focal panel!
Really loving this set, so many shoes, so little time!
A Verve hop is so fun! You card is very classy, love the layout. Thanks for the inspiration every day
You never disappoint - love it!
Wow, the all polka dots are perfect, aren’t they? Love your card! Thanks.
Great work - as always! Love the shoe card especially!
There’s that little shoe again…just too cute!!
What a fabulous site you have, I love your card and the sketch is terrific. I may just have to give that a try.
Nicole
Beautiful card! I love all of the polka dots! Its so girly and perfect!
Very nice card. Loving the sneak peeks along the bloghop.
Here’s my card for this week’s sketch.
http://stampingwithsheryl.typepad.com/stamping_with_sheryl/2009/08/pretties-kit-butterfly.html
Love the card and all the sneak peaks and also such a variety of ideas along the way!
Great card! Thanks for sharing with us and giving us this chance to win some fun stuff!
Sylvia
I always love the Verve anniversary sketches. Your card is awesome.
Jen, I absolutely LOVE your You’ve got Style Sketch card. The background paper and the way you colored the shoe look fantastic together.
Adorable card!!!
Love the polka dots. My favorite.
Faye
I love the shoe stamp. What a great card. Thanks for the layout.
I just love this set!!!! I sure hope I win…. great job on the card!
Lorene H
lovely card… thanks for sharing your talent and giving inspiration.
This is such a great card. That stamp is so cute. Love the paper and ribbon.
This is such a great card. The stamp set is so cute. Love the paper and ribbon.
Simply beautiful, Jen! Another great sketch!
Congrats, Megan ~ great card!
I love the sketch, the stripes, the dots, and in particular, I love the flower on the ribbon. Great card all in all!
Love this card. Colors are great
Great card, Jen! Fun sketch, too. Thanks.
Thank you for the adorable card. I am getting so excited to see
the new sets!!!
I loved this sketch. thanks for the inspiration. Here is my card:
http://janetwmarks.typepad.com/linked_with_friends/2009/08/i-heart2stamp-sketch-challenge.html
Great sketch and samples this week, Jen!
Here’s mine:
http://stampsandtaxes.blogspot.com/2009/08/sfytt-happy-birthday.html
I love this card. Polka dots is a favorite of mine. I can’t wait for that stamp set.
Hi Megan, welcome to the DT.
I lurve that shoe set, so sassy. Love the samples.
Cazzy x
This is adorable.
I love the shoes and polka dots! The colors are great.
I am a day late, but I am in love with both of your creations! You both did a agreat job!
What great cards & congrats to Megan- I already follow her, so I’m not surprised she’s been chosen for the team!
Love both of these cards. Great layout and who doesn’t love polka dots and shoes (although maybe not in that order!) Thanks for the great ideas!
Gorgeous! Thanks for sharing. Good job on the whole blog!
Love, Love the card!! It’s just so darn cute!!
What a great sketch and an adorable card! Thanks for the sneak peek of the new set. I’m so excited to see all of it!
Wonderful card!!! i just love polka dots!!!
Very cute and great layout!
Love your cards! Beautiful, tfs!
Wow! Not only is this a great sketch… I love the image and colors! Just as cute as can be!!!
Fabulous card Jen!
And thanks for a great sketch!
Here’s my card.
very nice and eye catching!
What fabulous cards & congrats to Megan, she’s a GREAT addition to the DT!
THUD - WOWza - this totally blew my socks off - totally gorgeous, fun, vibrant and what girl wouldn’t LOVE to get this card>!>! Way to go.
Super cute card - love the pink, black, and polka dots!
love the shoe stamp and the polka dot paper… a great card
Fun cards. Love the three panels of papers. Thanks so much for sharing.
What a lovely polka dotted card!
Wow, love the cards! Here is mine, I haven’t played in awhile:
http://want2scrap.blogspot.com/2009/08/and-card.html
love the colors and button detail! great sketch!
Love the sketch and the samples! Thanks for sharing.
This card is SO awesome, that stamp set is SUPER COOL!!!!
I am SO happy to see my pal Megan in the BIG TIME!!!!! LOL WAHOOO!!!!!
Great sketch and I love that shoe. Thanks for sharing.
Oh Jen, I’m SO loving this stamp set and this card is to die for!
Thank you so much for sharing!
WOW WOW WOW - must have! Ok -now I have calmed down, you gotta know I adore this card. Happy Verveday too you!
Thanks Jen, and all the ladies for great inspiration once again! Here’s my card… http://stamphappy-tammy.blogspot.com/2009/08/storage-units-ink-more-new-su-inkies.html
Great sketch Jen - Here’s my card:
http://www.splitcoaststampers.com/gallery/photo/1434393?&cat=500&ppuser=152746
Another fantastic Sketch Jen, thanks so much! Here’s my card http://robbynw.blogspot.com/2009/08/occc-sfytt-and-tease.html
Cheers!
RobbynW
Lovin’ the shoe card! What great bold color!
Thanks for another fun sketch….I kinda tweaked it a bit because my circle image was a smidge (actually way too) big
http://stampsinhallways.blogspot.com/2009/08/awwww-baby-card.html
gotta get this shoe set … everyone who has used it has totally wow-ed me
i am such a big fan of yours! thanks for sharing!
What a cute card….love the black and hot pink!
Here’s my card for your sketch….thanks for more inspiration!
http://stampsinhallways.blogspot.com/2009/08/awwww-baby-card.html
Love the design and color choices for the card. I want to head to stamping area and create!
Loved your sketch this week! I had so much fun with it! Thanks for the inspiration! Here’s my card- http://ittybittypieceofme.blogspot.com/2009/08/sketch-for-you-to-try.html
These are just gorgeous!!
Hi Jen, here’s my card! Thanks for the inspiration! http://stampinlibby.blogspot.com/2009/08/our-craft-lounge-sneak-peeks-day-1.html
Love love the colors and sketch..loves ya Gail
Love the cards! This sketch was super fun! Thanks!
Here’s my card:
http://craftychristyscreations.blogspot.com/2009/08/birthday-boy.html
LOVE your card!! I think that your layout is great!!
Great layout, and super use of polka dots!
Love those polka dots !
Fabulous sketch…here is my take… http://militarywifestampinspot.blogspot.com/2009/08/sfyttpatriotic.html
Thanks so much! {SMILES}
Great sketch, Jen! Your card is absolutely smashing! I adore what you’ve done with the new Verve image! Welcome, Megan!! Your card is adorable! Love the color combo and the button trio. So glad to have you playing along with us this month!
fun sketch! http://www.splitcoaststampers.com/gallery/photo/1434796?&cat=500&ppuser=9614
LOVE your cards! Too cute!
What a gorgeous card!!! I love your color combo and this new girly set. Your creations and sketches are always so inspiring to me!!
Great sketch this week. Here’s the link to both of my cards
http://midnightscramper.blogspot.com/2009/08/enjoying-life-sip-by-sip.html
Great Card — love the color combo!
Oh my the Verve DT has outdone themselves. All of the cards are outstanding. It makes me want all the stamps I’ve seen along this journey. Your card is gorgeous. I love the papers the stamp I love it all!!
Wishing you abundant blessings,
Tami
Love your card!
what a great new Verve image - love your card, as always
Such a fun sketch and card Jen!
Great card yet again, such an inspiration.
http://debs-eternity-cards.blogspot.com/2009/08/deano.html
above is alink to my card
Thankyou for a great sketch
Debs
Love the colours and this new set…can’t wait to see the rest!
As always Jen - you are an inspiration and I CANNOT wait to see more of your work with these new stamps!!! I had to play along: here is my card (its the last one in the post) http://sunnysankari.blogspot.com/2009/08/taylored-expressions-sneak-peeks-day-1.html - Big hugs! Sankari
Thanks so much. Love all these blogs. I just found verve stamps and you divas. Am loving it. Thanks.
love this card and the sketch Jen, here is my card using it
thanks for sharing your talent once again!
http://mystampingheaven.typepad.com/my_stamping_heaven/2009/08/qkd-fantasy-mushroom-stamp-and-jens-sfytt.html
Another super sketch AND card, Jen!! I was able to play along this week
http://www.splitcoaststampers.com/gallery/photo/1436085?&cat=500&ppuser=131556
Great sketch, awesome card, truly inspirational.
http://debs-eternity-cards.blogspot.com/2009/08/deand.html
Debs
Hiya, having problems posting my comment, try again, sorry if you get 3 all the same.
Great sketch, awesome card truly inspirational
Debs
Cute, cute card!
great card - can’t wait to see the rest of that set!
Thanks for another great sketch challenge!!
Thanks for the lovely sketch again this week. Here is the link to my card http://stampinginsunnysa.blogspot.com/2009/08/look-at-this-cute-little-boy.html
great sketch and fabulous cards!!!!
Here’s my take on your sketch:
Hey there Cookie!
Thanks for a great sketch - here’s mine - and I finally inked up my turtle!!!
http://www.splitcoaststampers.com/gallery/photo/1437109?&cat=500&ppuser=99242
What a great sketch! I have missed participating in these sketches! I love both your card AND Megan’s card! Too cute girls!
Here is mine: http://stephsstampinstuff.blogspot.com/2009/08/my-first-hip-hop.html
I had a lot of fun with this one! Thanks for the sketch and I love the samples!
Here is mine:http://www.splitcoaststampers.com/gallery/photo/1438427?&cat=500&ppuser=118142
I had a lot of fun with this one! Thanks for the sketch and I love the samples!
Here is mine:
http://www.splitcoaststampers.com/gallery/photo/1438427?&cat=500&ppuser=118142
This is my first SFYTT challenge! Woohoo! I loved it!
My card:http://www.stampinfabulous.com/2009/08/my-first-i-heart-to-stamp-challenge.html
My first SFYTT challenge!
Thanks for the sketch Jen! So glad I got to participate this week! Here’s the link: http://itsallaboutstamping.wordpress.com/2009/08/07/sfytt-in-autumn-traditions/
Here’s my card….not a moment too soon…love this sketch!!
http://buttonsandbling.blogspot.com/2009/08/do-not-adjust-your-screenjens-sfytt.html
Have a great weekend!
Hi Jen,
This is extremely late, but I loved the sketch and really wanted to take a stab at it. I actually made the card about a week ago, but just got around to uploading it to my blog.
Thanks for another great sketch!
http://ketchumclan.blogspot.com/2009/08/jens-sketch-challenge-080109.html