February Sketch For You to Try…
Happy first Saturday of the month! Now, I am guess if you are here you might already know just what that means. Just in case you are a newbie, I introduce the new SKETCH FOR YOU TO TRY of the month {along with the continued chance at a FANTABULOUS prize package!…deets below!} on the first Saturday of each month. I really like the sketch this month {don’t I every month, tho!?} and I think {hope} you will, too. But, first I have a few bits of biz-ness to take care of before we get to the sketch! 
First, I would like to thank The Cat’s Pajamas for sponsoring last month! The {random} winner of the TCP set of their choice that used TCP stamps last month is…
#113 Jessie Rone {Jess, email me and we’ll get you all set up!}
This month, we have another wonderful sponsor…ANITA BE STAMPIN!
Anita has been a blast to work with so far and I cannot say enough about the product! These rubber stamps are deeply etched, cling mounted red rubber that stamp like a dream! I really did enjoy working with these and per our back and forth emails, the SFYTT Sisters did, too! And, I have to say a little something about the packaging…cute, cute, cute! Thank you Anita for sponsoring us this month! She is generously offering a $25 gift certificate to one participant playing with ABS stamps on this month’s SFYTT {see all deets below}.
I’ll get back to the stamps in just a second, but first, here is the sketch for February…
Here’s my card using the **NEW** Monster Hugs stamp set from Anita Be Stampin…
This month’s Designer of the Month has a wonderful signature style with clean design and simple lines {love! love! love!}. A very warm welcome to Becky Carafa!!
A little about Becky in her own words…
Hi there stamping friends! I am so excited to be the SFYTT guest designer this month! My name is Becky Carafa, and I started stamping 10 years ago. My style is generally clean-er and simpl-er, though occasionally I like to add a few layers and fun embellishments. My favorite technique is paper piecing, it’s so fun! On the home front, I have been married to my husband Chad for 9 years, and we have a 4-1/2 year old son (Adam) and a 6-month old daughter (Annika). I used to be a physical education teacher, but now I am blessed to be able to stay home with the kids. I can’t wait to see what you all create with this sketch!
–>NOTE: Each month I choose a new Designer of the Month from previous month’s participants. I will freely admit that I am the worst at leaving comments on blogs and SCS, but that doesn’t mean that I am not checking it all out! I am constantly checking out the links for a new Designer of the Month.
Here’s her sketch sample using the Anita Be Stampin’ set, Bears & Bunches {such a cute name!}…
Ready to get inky {or scrappy!}?…
1. The SKETCH FOR YOU TO TRY {SFYTT} will be posted on the first Saturday of each month on www.iheart2stamp.com at 8am EST and will stay open to participants until the last day of the month, unless otherwise noted.
2. This is for fun! Interpret the sketch as you wish and embellish as desired. There are no vendor restrictions, but we would love to see you use the sponsor’s stamps!
3. Each month we will have a Designer of the Month that will be chosen from past month’s participants.
4. Come and play with us on each and every sketch! On Christmas Day 2011 a prize package worth over $200 will be given away to one very lucky and loyal SFYTT stamper that participates in EVERY sketch for the year.
5. To be eligible for the prize package, you must complete ALL of the sketches by each of the deadlines AND link your creation to the link system on that month’s sketch post (the first Saturday of the month). Everyone except for SFYTT Sisters are eligible for the prize package, including Designer of the Month and international players.
6. When posting your sketch creation on your blog, please post the sketch and link back to the sketch post on www.iheart2stamp.com. When posting to online galleries, please use the keyword “SFYTT.”
7. Check out the SFYTT Sister’s links just below to see more creations using this month’s sketch and sponsor’s stamps.
Amber Hight
Amy Rohl
Amy Sheffer
Carole Burrage
Jodi Collins
Kelly Lunceford
Kerry Johnson
Leigh O’Brien
Megan Lock
Sony Christoph
Susan Liles
Ok, now it’s your turn! One participant from this month that uses Anita Be Stampin stamps will win a $25 to the ABS store. Of course, there’s the grand prize package that was mentioned above, too! Happy stamping and good luck! P.S…Link system closes at midnight on February 28th.
I’m so excited for the new sketch! And congrats to Becky! Her designs are soooo great! Jen your card is fantastic and I’m loving the little monster guy. Heading over to Anita Be Stampin to check it out!
Super cute!! I love that little monster. Becky’s card is DARLING!!
Fab sketch, as always, Jen! Congrats to Miss Jessie, and to Becky for being our new GD! I love your monster and that fun paper. And Becky’s card is so sweet — what a cool ribbon treatment. Have a great Super Bowl weekend in Big D; I bet this weather has got everything down there CRAZY!
These are both soooo cute! I love this month’s sketch!
Love this month’s sketch as usual and both samples are gorgeous and oh so fun!!
ok I have my big cup of coffee and am now ready to look at all this amazing eyecandy!!! Looove the little monster guy Jen and a big CONGRATS to Becky and her sweet sweet card!!!!
Love this sketch, Jen! Adorable monster card (love those little guys!)! Becky’s card is so super sweet!
Love this card and all of your bright colors lately, Jen. And Becky and I must have been sharing a brain this week on the dp front. Awesome cards!
Yaaaaay me!!! and YAAAAAAY Becky!!! WOOHOOO!!! LOVE the new sketch, and I just ordered a digi from the new sponsor, it is SO CUTE!!
Very cool card, love the green pokerdot monster or as my daughter would say “Monstar”
LOVE your card Jen! The papers and colors are AWESOME! How FAB are these stamps…I’m off to order the set you used!
How long does one have to wait for another FAB SFYTT, huh??!! lol
Thank you, Jen… you’re the best!
Thanks for the wonderful inspiration, Jen! Loved the sketch, and your sample!! I borrowed a lot for my card. Yay! Becky’s card is fantastic too!!
Thanks for the awesome DT samples and fun sketch to play with
CUTENESS!!!! LOVE the Monster!!!
Cute sketch! Cute stamps! Great cards, DT!
Blessings!
This sketch rocks! Thanks for the inspiration too. These DT cards are out of this world.
i love this sketch and the cards are adorable.
Great sketch Jen! Awesome cards! Thanks for the fun
Fun sketch and great samples! Can’t wait to see what you come up with next month!
Great sketch Jen and LOVE the inspiration by you and Becky. Just adorable!
This is just darling Jen! LOVE these papers and that image is so cute! Thank you for another FABLOUS sketch! Wonderfully done!
Thank you so much for the beautiful and very inspiring sketch!
Great sketch, Jen, and wonderful samples! I finally got a chance to make my card and get it posted!
Super fun sketch Jen!! So glad I finally found time to play!!
You ladies all did such a fantastic job with our images! Thank you so much!
Thanks for the sketch Jen…glad I got to play!
Ah, what a great sketch. Thanks, Jen.
Whew! Got it done in time. Thanks for another great sketch!
so fun, thank you!
Woo Hoo! I got another one in just under the wire! Great sketch!
I luv this sketch! I made an anniversary card for my cousin….super quick! Thanks to you Jen! ♥
hugs,
Steph
I had so much fun with this sketch!!!
I hate I missed the deadline, thanks for an awesome sketch!
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