Seize the Sketch #16!

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Good morning again! Time for another fun sketch at Seize the Sketch - this one designed by Jen N!  I was working ahead for the month of March so that I wouldn't miss any design team posts, and a friend sadly had to say goodbye to her kitty. I hadn't really planned to use this sketch for her card, but it came together perfectly once I got started creating:

Supplies: Paper Smooches stamps (from 3 different sets of course); Memento Tuxedo Black ink; Spectrum Noir markers; Shabby Shutters distress ink; W plus 9 banner die; Corner Chomper; Studio Calico heart veneer; papers from MME; kitty veneers from Lindsey 

The banners were cut from white cardstock and then inked directly with the Shabby Shutters distress pad.  In a crazy coincidence, they exactly match the green paper on the bottom - not planned but I like it!

Here's the sketch - the linky will be open until Sunday March 30th:

Don't forget to check out the design team's fabulous projects!

Amy

Cathy

Jen N 

Jen M

Jessica

Jessi - that's me!

Lesley

Lori

Lori T

Rose

Sarah

Sherry

Stacey

Tangii

Vicki

xoxo,

Jessi

Seize the Sketch #15!

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This edition of Seize the Sketch was designed by Cathy - I instantly had my idea, and it turned out just as cute as I'd hoped!

Supplies: papers from Bo Bunny; stamps from Paper Smooches (several sets); Memento Tuxedo Black ink; Bic markers; Classic small circle Nesties; Wplus9 banner dies; googly eyes from stash

Here's the sketch, which is open until Sunday, March 16:

Don't forget to check out the design team's fabulous projects!

Amy

Cathy

Jen N 

Jen M

Jessica

Jessi - that's me!

Lesley

Lori

Lori T

Rose

Sarah

Sherry

Stacey

Tangii

Vicki

xoxo,

Jessi

Seize the Sketch #14 reminder!

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We're nearly halfway through the linky for Seize the Sketch #14, and we've got some new ideas from the design team for you!

This is one of those cards that came out just as I'd pictured it in my head - happy monkey clapping! - and is completely different from my first take on the sketch. You've got to love that versatility in a layout. 

Supplies: Shabby Shutters distress ink; papers from MME; sentiment stamps from Hero Arts; large medallion stamp from Stampendous; butterfly veneers from Studio Calico; kraft twine from Paper Smooches

Here's the sketch - you've got until Sunday March 2 to link up your creation:

Head on over to the Seize the Sketch blog to see who else is sharing some eye candy today!

xoxo,

Jessi

Seize the Sketch #14!

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Thanks so much!  

Amy designed the sketch for us this week at Seize the Sketch, and the design team rocked it - cute, fun, elegant, soft, bright, multilayered & CAS - a really versatile sketch indeed!

Supplies: Paper Smooches stamps; Memento Tuxedo Black ink; Versamark & black detail EP; papers from Bo Bunny; Bic Markers; googly eye!

I cut out the neon green "pow" mat by hand, and outlined it with black marker to make it pop-pier (hah!). 

Here's the sketch, which is open until Sunday March 2:

Don't forget to check out the design team's fabulous projects!

Amy

Cathy

Jen N 

Jen M

Jessica

Jessi - that's me!

Lesley

Lori

Lori T

Rose

Sarah

Sherry

Stacey

Tangii

Vicki

xoxo,

Jessi

Seize the Sketch #13, Revisited

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Thanks so much :) 

We're halfway through the current Seize the Sketch challenge, and so there's some more eye candy from the design team to share! This paper from Fancy Pants created the perfect scene for me:

Supplies: papers from Fancy Pants; cloud dies from Paper Smooches; rub-on hearts & sentiment from Making Memories

You really do have to love it when the patterned paper does the heavy lifting for you!

Here's the sketch:

Head on over to the Seize the Sketch blog to see who's playing along again, and don't forget to link up with us by Sunday, February 16!

xoxo,

Jessi

Seize the Sketch #13!

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Sherry has come up with a super fun sketch for us this time around at Seize the Sketch - I had to pull out another fairy & get colouring! 

Supplies: fairy digi stamp from Sweet Pea stamps; Bic & Spectrum Noir markers; Sharpie white paint pen; Sakura Stardust glitter pen; Martha Stewart fine crystal glitter; text paper from Fancy Pants; purple paper from Memory Box; bling strip from Dollarama

I've purposely put glitter on her skin in a few places - seems to me fairies would be fans of body glitter! 

Here's the sketch, which is open until Sunday February 16:

Don't forget to check out the design team's fabulous projects!

Amy

Cathy

Jen N 

Jen M

Jessica

Jessi - that's me!

Lesley

Lori

Lori T

Rose

Sarah

Sherry

Stacey

Tangii

Vicki

xoxo,

Jessi

Seize the Sketch #12 - Reminder!

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Thank you SO much for coming to visit!

We're halfway through the current Seize the Sketch challenge, and so there's some more eye candy from the design team to share! This time I used the sketch horizontally, and brought out one of my favourite stamps to play - this little monstah!

Supplies: sentiment & monster from Daisy Bucket; 'splat' stamp from Neat & Tangled; papers from Bo Bunny; Memento Tuxedo Black ink; Versamark & black detail EP; white Sharpie paint pen; black Sharpie; googly eyes; classic small circle Nesties

I just love this guy's teeth! And of course he's gotta have googly eyes to go with :)

Here's the sketch: 

Head on over to the Seize the Sketch blog to see who else is playing today, and link up with us by Sunday February 2nd!

xoxo,

Jessi

Seize the Sketch #12!

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I'm still pinching myself - this is my first post as a design team member for Seize the Sketch!  This sketch was designed by Stacey, and wait until you see how the team interpreted it - absolutely gorgeous, and it's got me bowing down & saying a la Wayne & Garth, "I'm not worthy!"

Supplies: all papers from Basic Grey; sentiment from PTI; Versamark & black detail EP; Martha Stewart clay kit; black Sharpie for borders

I was pleasantly surprised that I managed to combine the right mix of colours in the clay to match the papers - it's about half white, a quarter brown, and a quarter red. The sentiment is just a beautiful thing to say to someone just because - and inspired by Amy Tsuruta I'm trying to send more happy mail this year! 

Here's the fabulous sketch:

Here is how to play along with us:

1. Create a card based on the sketch provided.

2. Link up your card to the linky...make sure you link up your post with the card in it and not your whole blog.

3. Comment on the other cards in the gallery...at least 5!

4. Combine us with as many other challenges as you would like...EXCEPT other sketches...because that wouldn't work! LOL!!!

5. Have fun!

Don't forget to stop by & see all the fabulous interpretations of the sketch from the design team! 

Amy

Cathy

Jen N 

Jen M

Jessica

Jessi - that's me!

Lesley

Lori

Lori T

Rose

Sarah

Sherry

Stacey

Tangii

Vicki

xoxo,

Jessi

A wee little bit of excitement...

ah, no. Try LOTS of it!

Check out the official announcement here, and tomorrow you'll see my first card as a design team member. I'm still pinching myself!!!

And how about a card? I shared this on my Facebook page over the weekend but thought I'd share it here too - so far this is my favourite Valentine of this year.

Supplies: digi stamp fairy from Sweet Pea Stamps; Bic & Spectrum Noir markers; skull stamp from Inkadinkado; Versamark & clear detail EP; Tonic edge distresser; classic small circle Nesties; Martha Stewart glitter in black, silver, and crystal; ribbon scraps & beaded pin made by me

My first time colouring black hair - still needs some work but I like it. And what's more Valentiney than skulls & a black glittery heart? lol!

Remember, you have until tonight to leave a comment on my 1000th post for some blog candy...definitely some crochet mats, some beaded pins....who knows what else will end up in there?

xoxo,
Jessi

Seize the Sketch!

I've got two cards to share for the current Seize the Sketch challenge - both using the same paper package. Love the simplicity of this sketch!

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Supplies: papers from Fancy Pants; Studio Calico veneer hearts; Versamark & black detail EP; sentiment from Stampin Up

Supplies: papers from Fancy Pants; heart & arrow veneers from Studio Calico; sentiment from Studio G; Versamark & clear detail EP; Picked Raspberry distress ink; 1 1/8" circle punch; lacy circle Nesties

This sketch linky is open until Sunday January 20th if you've been thinking of playing along! 

And now I'm back to colouring fairies - I found digital versions of the recent GORGEOUS fairies I've been playing with, and so now I have some new ones to colour. ALL FAIRIES ALL THE TIME!
xoxo,
Jessi

Seize the Sketch 6, redux

I really like Cathy's sketch this time around at Seize the Sketch - so much so that I had to make another card :)

Supplies: papers from Basic Grey; sentiment from PTI; Memento Tuxedo Black ink; Martha Stewart butterfly punch; scrap vellum; pearls from Dollarama

I punched out 4 vellum butterflies, and stitched them to the panel before adhering it - and then covered the stitches with pearls, and 'fluffed' the wings. 

The sketch linky closes today, so if you've been meaning to link up get busy :)

I have cards for 4 challenges ending today, so 3 more posts to come. Brace yourselves, get a cup of something nice to drink :)

xoxo,

Jessi

More Pink for Jingle Belles

I've got another 3 cards for the Pink Christmas prompt at Jingle Belles - and once I made this first one, the ideas started going NUTS. I have my first holiday sale coming up next Saturday, and there is nothing quite like the almost-last minute to get me inspired & creating! This also uses the sketch from Seize the Sketch #6:

Supplies: snowflake stamps from PTI; sentiment from Inkadinkado; Picked Raspberry Distress ink; Versamark; Moonstone EP from Stampendous; silver glitter paper, rhinestones, silver paint pen

SO. SHINY.

Supplies: snowman stamp from CTMH; sentiment from PTI; Memento Tuxedo Black ink; Seedless Preserves Distress ink; paper from Crate Paper; Spectrum Noir & Bic markers; rhinestones from Dollarama; googly eyes

Supplies: papers from Crate Paper; sentiment from PTI; Memento Gray Flannel ink; Timeless Twine; tiny Christmas lights from Dress it Up!

Remember, Stephanie & Lauren are donating a total of $4 for each card linked up to their Pink Christmas challenge - check it out!  

xoxo,

Jessi