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SFYTT is Back and It’s BIG…

February 6, 2010, by {Jen}

Hey Everyone! Nicolas is ONE MONTH old today! Wow, that went by fast! I’ve enjoyed the time off, but it’s time to get back into the swing of things again. SKETCH FOR YOU TO TRY is back and this month is extra sweet! “How’s that?” you ask. Well…

1. There is a PRIZE PACKAGE worth well over $200 up for grabs!
2. We’re looking for next month’s Designer of the Month!

First, let’s talk about this GINORMOUS PRIZE PACKAGE that’s up for grabs. Several {and I mean LOTS} of GREAT companies have donated fabby stamping and crafty products. I would like to give a HUGE THANK YOU to the crafty donors; please visit their sites by clicking the links below…

My Favorite Things
The Cat’s Pajamas
Verve Stamps
Skipping Stones Designs
Stamping Bella
The Stamps of Life
Our Craft Lounge
Stamper’s Dream
There She Goes
Lizzie Anne Designs
My Time Made Easy
eclectic Paperie
Gina K. Designs
Jacksonbelle Embellishments
Taylored Expressions
Prism Papers
Splitcoast Stampers {one year Fan Club membership}

Want to win and/or be the next Designer of the Month? Check out these guidelines…

1. A new sketch will be posted here each Saturday in February
2. There will be a Slide Guest Book that you can post your creation(s) at the end of each of those posts.
3. You will have until March 2nd to post your creations to the corresponding sketch. Be sure that each of your creations is posted to the correct Slide Guest Book.
4. You can enter as many times as you like, but must upload each creation separately. All entries should be posted to your blog or online gallery, as well. Please use the keyword “SFYTT” for all online galleries.
5. All participants will also be considered for next month’s Designer of the Month, as well.
6. A RANDOM participant will win the prize package and will be announced on March 3rd. Winner will have five days to contact me via email to claim prize.
7. The March Designer of the Month will be chosen and contacted March 3rd, but will not be announced until the first Saturday of March here.

Here’s this week’s sketch {which was based on THIS card}…

Here’s my sample…

This month’s Designer of the Month is the super talented MONA PENDLETON…

A little bit about Mona, in her own words…
I have a passion for papercrafting and a strong desire for inspiring others. I started paper-crafting approximately 7 years ago when I began scrapbooking my children’s photos and creating any occasion greeting cards & haven’t stopped since. I have developed a sort of shabby chic, vintage style.

Her gorgeous take on the sketch…

You can check out more fabby creations from my SKETCH FOR YOU TO TRY sisters…
Amy Rohl
Amy Sheffer
Leigh O’Brien
Susan Liles
and be sure to visit theother new mama on our team, Kelly Lunceford

Here’s where you upload your creation…

SFYTT 2010, cards, challenges, designer of the month, scrappy creations

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24 Comments have been posted and moderated “SFYTT is Back and It’s BIG…”

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Posted by Julie Lacey
February 6, 2010, 8:35 am

I’m SO glad you’re back, Jen. It was a LOOONG month with no SFYTTs. Congrats again on Nic! I can’t wait to play along with this week’s sketch!
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Posted by vicki dutcher
February 6, 2010, 8:49 am

I just chuckled when you said Nic was a month old ALREADY! WOW! Fast month (for us anyway- not so much for you? LOL) This is going to be a fun month of sketches! Thanks!!! Vicki
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Posted by Amy/rohla
February 6, 2010, 9:23 am

Girls, your samples are just divine! Love the butterfly trails, Jen, and that yummy paper! Mona, shabby chic perfection! And, all those perfect stitches–you get an A+++!
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Posted by Stampin Pam
February 6, 2010, 12:01 pm

Hey - nice sketch and great work - MONA is a fabulous designer and will do amazing work for you - you have chosen well! Love these samples.
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Posted by Amy Sheffer
February 6, 2010, 1:08 pm

Jen, your warm Spring colors are so beautiful! Love that butterfly! Mona’s is gorgeous! So romantic and feminine. Glad the SFYTT’s are back.
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Posted by Mona L. Pendleton
February 6, 2010, 1:41 pm

Jen, Thanks for inviting me to join you & all the SFYTT DT for the month of February! Your sketches are always amazing & fun to play with!
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Posted by Mona L. Pendleton
February 6, 2010, 2:03 pm

Hi Jen, I forgot to tell you how gorgeous your card is! I love the bling flourish & your embossed butterfly! Such an awesome sample of inspiration!
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Posted by Dawn Easton
February 6, 2010, 7:57 pm

Oh Jen! I’m so glad you are back with sketches! I never miss yours! I’ve missed doing them and look forward to playing along again tomorrow!
Both the cards are beautiful!
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Posted by Eva
February 6, 2010, 9:46 pm

Ohhh…such gorgeousness….Love both cards, they are so beautiful!!!
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Posted by Barb Gmitro-Best
February 7, 2010, 10:45 am

Thought I’d participate! Great sketch!
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Posted by Jen Johnson
February 7, 2010, 11:02 am

Jen,
Just found your site via Mona’s blog! Glad to see your gorgeous works! Your card for this challenge is stunning! I love it!
I think snatching up Mona is a great move as well. I love her designs! Welcome back!
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Posted by Leigh O'Brien
February 7, 2010, 11:17 am

Amazing cards from you and Mona both, Jen! What a terrific prize. I’m sure that you’re readers will love this. Can’t wait to see their creations!
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Posted by Kelly Lunceford
February 7, 2010, 4:08 pm

These are both amazing! Welcome, Mona! I can’t believe that little baby Nicolas is already a month old! Time goes by way too fast! I hope that you are both doing well. I am wrapped up in my own little newborn world, trying to get enough sleep and stay sane! Take care and thanks for the great sketches!!!!!
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Posted by Shannon Ketchum
February 7, 2010, 5:11 pm

So excited the sketch challenge is back! Hope you and baby are feeling well and doing well. Thank you for gathering up such a wonderful prize package!

http://ketchumclan.blogspot.com/2010/02/jens-sketch-challenge-02-06-10.html
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Posted by Rebekka
February 8, 2010, 10:36 am

Wonderful sketch, and great samples. This is my first time doing a sketch from here :).
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Posted by Katie Skiff
February 9, 2010, 10:17 am

So glad you are back with the sketches Jen! Missed them! Thanks for the chance to win as well!! WOW!!
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Posted by Tanya H
February 10, 2010, 10:20 am

Thanks for another great sketch!
Congrats on your adorable new little one!!
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Posted by Chandra Hough
February 12, 2010, 6:53 am

Great to have you and SFYTT back! Love the slide show way of posting cards. Much easier!
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Posted by Sarah Gough
February 12, 2010, 4:52 pm

Thanks for a wonderful sketch Jen!
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Posted by Linda aka backroads girl
February 14, 2010, 7:11 pm

I am so glad you are back! I’ve missed you Congrats on your new bundle of love. Enjoy every minute, even the trying ones. They grow so fast! My “baby” turned 33 on the 6th. And my first is 37… Where did the time go? I’m not any older… Welcome back.

Hugs, Linda
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Posted by Alison
February 15, 2010, 9:49 am

Ack- why did my robot card upload sideways? This was a fun sketch!
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Posted by Lisa Petrella
February 19, 2010, 9:23 am

FUN sketch, Jen!!! And FABULOUS samples!!!!!
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Posted by joanne gilch
February 20, 2010, 11:28 am

Jen, The prize list is amazing and your card is gorgeous. Don’t you just love the butterflies? Hope to be back and try all your sketches as I need the inspiration. glad you are back and nicolas is so beautiful! Kiss him for me right there in that special place on his sweet cheek. Ahhhhh! give big hugs and kisses to Ellie, too. can’t forget big sister.
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Posted by Lisa N
February 28, 2010, 12:00 pm

So Glad that your back with your sketches. Congrats on your Baby Boy…Wow!! a month already…don’t they grow so fast.
When I read your post I knew I wanted to do a set I love doing your sketches….I make my cards and I send them home to my family to divide among them.
Awesome samples of the sketch….Here’s my take on it

http://www.splitcoaststampers.com/gallery/photo/1637900?&cat=500&ppuser=172201

Thanks for the opportunity:)