March Sketch For You to Try…
Yipppeeee! It’s the first Saturday of the month, so that means it’s time for another SKETCH FOR YOU TO TRY! So, here it is {just be sure to check all the deets, INCLUDING HOW TO BE ENTERED TO WIN $200+ IN STAMPING GOODIES, below!}…
A huge thank you to our previous SFYTT sponsors: The Cat’s Pajamas {January}, Anita Be Stampin {February}.
The winner of February’s $25 gift certificate to the Anita Be Stampin store is…
#51 VICKI LYNCH
{Please email me, Vicki. Link under my pic over there on the left}
Of course, we have another fabulous sponsor this month! March’s sketch is sponsored by…
Here’s a little about AmberInk…
AmberInk was started by a mother and daughter team. Amber lives in the East, Pam lives in the West. Amber is an Emmy nominated children’s animator and illustrator, who creates from her Brooklyn, New York studio. Although they do carry some clear stamps, the company runs by the premise that their customers are more brilliant than patient. If you’ve been a diehard clear or rubberstamper, they can even help you with the transition to digital. And don’t worry about asking a silly question, because as a retired public high school teacher, Pam has already seen it all. Check out the ever-increasing tutorial links, which you can find on the homepage. Hailing from the Hawaiian Islands, the Aloha Spirit is alive and well at AmberInk.com.
AmberInk has generously donated a $15 gift certificate to one lucky March SFYTT participant that uses one the adorable {or NAKED!} AI images. Good luck!
So about my card…
I made my card on Thursday so that it would be done, photo’d, edited and posted on time. Now, I already mentioned that it wasn’t my favorite card of all time yesterday and that was for several reasons. First, it took me FOREVER to color. The image isn’t that complex, but I was {apparently} having some issues! Then, I tried to cut out the blank space of the image and totally messed that up…royally. Since it took me so long to color, I didn’t want to toss it and have all that time wasted, so I did a little CPR on it to getting it looking at least good enough to put on the card. Next, I my sewing machine did a little “over sewing.” I tried doing a zig-zag stitch and the paper didn’t want to move through smoothly so…well, it just wasn’t pretty like I wanted it. Now, we have all created cards that aren’t our favorite and that’s ok. BUT… last night I went to post the sketch on Facebook and realized…I DID THE WRONG SKETCH!!! Seriously people, I did the WRONG sketch!! I had spent a good portion of the day hammering out details for April’s sketch and, well, that’s the sketch I did. When that was realized I had to remake the card. I still didn’t want to have to re-make the ENTIRE thing over again, so I salvaged the main image panel and worked in the rest of the details. Of course, there wasn’t any natural light to be had so that I could get a decent picture, therefore, I am waiting to take the pic this morning, edit it and put it
right here.
Luckily, I have another GREAT Designer of the Month who did do the right sketch. Please welcome…
A little about Shelley in her own words…
Hi! I’m so honored to be this month’s SFYTT guest designer!! My name is Shelley Dupont, and I live just outside Calgary, Alberta. I am a hairstylist, and have owned my salon for 12 years. I have 2 daughters aged 9 and 5 1/2. After my youngest was born, I sold my salon and my husband built me a salon in my home, and have been loving that ever since! I have been known to even craft a little in between clients! LOL! I started stamping 6 years ago, and love to craft a little everyday. I love paper piecing, buttons and my copic markers!
Shelley’s card…
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!
oooo, great sketch. sorry you struggled with your card, can’t wait to see what you have for us. looking forward to getting sketchy with this. copngrats to your Guest designer….love that card.
Wow, after that write up, I can’t wait to see your card! Shelley, I love your card! Thanks for the chance to play.
I can’t believe you did the wrong sketch, Jen! Oh no!!! But the revised version turned out fantastic! Love those sweet, kissing bunnies! Shelley’s sample is awesome, too - love the button and twine detail!
I decided to break my code and get up early on a Saturday. Actually, it wasn’t too hard since I was so excited to see the sketch and all the projects. This is more fun than Christmas morning for me - thanks Jen et al. We feel like the lucky ones.
another great sketch! sorry you had troubles but your card turned out super cute!!
Aaack, a skewed panel!! I feel skewed panelitis coming on again!! Guess I can’t claim grief with making my card and “accidentally” straighten the panel, huh?! LOL! Hoping your weekend goes well
Jen! I so appreciate your creation story. I have BEEN there. Hehe. I know it’s only funny in retrospect. Plus, if you wouldn’t have filled us in I would have had no idea. This card is pure loveliness! It’s the perfect ode to spring.
My internet has been out the last two days and it’s finally up again! My best friend said I was exhibiting signs of ‘Rabies’ this morning because I was so upset about not having the world wide web for SFYTT. I’m so happy to finally be here for the party!
Love this sketch Jen! Welcome to Shelley and Congrats! Your kissing bunnies are adorable - sorry it was your second go at it!
As usual, an amazing sketch! I can’t wait to dive in and get working on it. Great cards ladies!!!
Great sketch, Jen! Thanks so much for challenging me to step outside of the box. I usually never try sketches that have the main image panel on an angle, but I just love this one. Thanks again for the inspiration!
How exciting, new SFYTT!
Awesome sketch, love it! I adore these bunnehs of yours, and the whimsical take of Shelley’s!
Congrats, mom! Great new sketch…can’t wait to play along!
Great sketch, Jen! Your sample is adorable! Love Shelley’s, too! Thanks for all the inspiration!
Jen, you made every one of us feel a lot better about the times we’ve all spent making a card only to find out we are 2 hours too late or didn’t notice the COLOR requirements, or any number of other details… Thanks for reminding us that we are all human! Your card is terrific! Love the bunnies!
This is such a fantastic sketch I just couldn’t resist and I love the results. Thanks for the inspiration!
Awesome new Sketch Jen! Your card is super cute….what a fun image
! Thank you for a chance to win the yummy goodies! Hugs~S~
Another great sketch….although that trio of stripes did throw me for a loop!! I got some adorable little bunnies from Amber Ink so that I could be in the running….Another great find!! Thanks!!
Thanks for the fun sketch! Glad I got a chance to play along!
Very fun sketch!! Thanks for the inspiration!
xx Tracey xx
Thanks for another FANTASTIC sketch Jen! I had a lot of fun playing with it!
I used an image from the same stamp set Shelly did!!!!! AND just now realized it!!! Jen, thanks for the challenges…this one had tons of layers that’s for sure, but still fun and so worth the prize at the end of the year. Good luck to every one…who wouldn’t want free stuff from Amber Ink?
Thanks again for this month’s sketch - for some reason I found this one oddly challenging.
Fun sketch! I love to view everyone’s entries!
I have entered every month so far but last month I mispelled my own name LOL to Tamidolphir Hope it won’t cause a prob as I am trying out for the big prize in Dec:)
Great sketch and great cards from you and your guestdesigner!
im loving all the beautiful sketches. This is my first card for any of the sketches on this blog. I hope you all enjoy mine. by all means please look around, im just getting started. GOOD LUCK EVERYONE!!!!
I will be entering another one if thats possible but this one will BE with the NUDIES, yaAAAY….
Whew, talk about waiting till the last minute! I used one of the Hanna stamp sets that Amber illustrated.
Thanks for the sketch!
Thanks for another great sketch and for letting us know about Amber Ink! (I hadn’t heard of them before this.) I bought a few of the images to play along with the challenge and just love them! Can’t wait for next month’s sketch….
Slipping mine in at the wire again! Great sketch Jen!
whewwww 11:18 p.m.Eastern time….i believe i just made it…lol…. Well there she is my NUDIE from Amber Ink Digi….. hope you enjoy this sketch..Cant wait to see who is going to win… Again… Good luck