Challenge #60~Sketch

Good morning everyone! I am so thankful to have woken up this morning to the sun shining!! I was starting to think I was still in Germany with all this rain and gloom we were getting in Pa. I'm wondering if maybe spring might actually be coming!

DT Call

If you haven't applied for the DT yet, you still have a few days. We will be taking submissions until Friday 15th. Please see post below for all the info. you need to apply!

I have a little surprise for all of you....we have 2 sponsors this month!!! Due to some lateness on our part you get 2 chances to win a prize this month. So the first 2 weeks sponsor is:

If you haven't been to TSB you really do need to take a minute and check them out. And actually...she has a freebie listed RIGHT NOW...and if you sign up for the newsletter you will get a frebbie with every issue. There are many opportunities to get your hands on TSB images for free or at a very low price so be sure to take a look at the challenge blog and the store often!

Challenge #60~Sketch

The sketch is brought to you today BY: our very own DT Colleen!!

And that's it, just a sketch nothing else to go along with the challenge this week so enjoy!!

DT WORK

Colleen:

This is such a beautiful card. I just love all those pinks and the coloring of the image...wow!!

TSB image used!

Moira

Stunning scrapbook page! I just love those letters and how great she did getting the sketch on to her page!!!

Marsha:

Are those chicks not just toooooo cute and that little egg and chick in the corner...goodness that is cute!

TSB image was used!

Georgia:

You know, the more I look at this...the more it looks just like the sun shining. What an adorable card for Easter!

 

DT CALL

DT CALL
~please note addition added in red~

That's right, The Critter Sketch Challenge Blog is looking to add 5-6 girls to our team. The application process is very simple!

1. Create a post on your blog announcing that we are having a DT call and backlink to our blog.

2. Place the badge on your blog

3. Create a project and post it on your blog and then link it to the InLinkz at the bottom of this post. There is a specific image we would like for you to use so please be sure to email myself or Melanie to get that image!

4. That's it. You only have until April 15th to get this created and linked up so work quickly and show us your talent!

The term will last from May 2nd to September 26th

We will TRY to have the DT picked and you notified by April 18th that way you have enough time to get familiar with the team and get your first project started!

Questions/Comments please shoot myself april_lower@yahoo.com or Melanie newbymom@embarqmail.com  an email and we will get back to you ASAP!

Challenge #59~Fancy Folds AND DT Call

Happy April everyone! Is it starting to feel like spring where you are? Here in Pa. it's been pretty chilly and then today it's suppose to be hitting the low 70's. I don't get it....crazy weather! But I'll take all the 70's I can get!

Since it's a new month we have a new sponsor but stay tuned because we may have an extra treat for you this month......2 sponsors!!! For sure, for the next 2 weeks our sponsor is:

They really know how to come through when your in a pinch! I just love this fabulous company of online digis! Being part of the "family" makes me a bit partial but I really do love them. Please be sure and check out the challenge blog, a new challenge every 2 weeks, the monthly challenge, the wonderful store that is always being updated with brand new images from Tracey and of course they can be found at PCP, SNR, FB, and many other places!

We are trying to secure our sponsor for the last 2 weeks of this month so you might just get really lucky and get a chance to win a prize from TSB AND another company this month!!!

CHALLENG #59~Fancy Folds

Need some tutorials? You can find a ton at splitcoaststampers youtube or even just by googling card fancy folds.

Let's see what the DT came up with:

Tammy:

Such a pretty card for spring, love the yellow and blues.

Sandye:

So stinkin' cute! Love this fold adn these colors.

Crystal:

Wow...this fold is awesome! What a great, almost interactive kind of card!!

Kelly:

I really really like this card, love that cutie little froggy and that fold is just great!!

Tanya:

LOVE IT!!! I have never even seen this fold before...wow!!!

Michelle:

Another really fun fold! Fantastic work!

DT CALL

The Critter Sketch Challenge blog is looking for some new talent! We are starting a DT call...........NOW....so if you are interested in being part of our team please shoot Melanie an email and she will give you all the information you need.

newbymom@embarqmail.com

Challenge #58 and WINNER!!!

Morning everyone! I hope all of you have enjoyed your weekend. We had a fabulous weekend here. We are back in the States finally have been visiting family we haven't seen in 4 years. It's been tiring but tiring in a good way!!!

First thing this morning, let's get right to our winner for February. The winner will be winning a prize from:

ROBYN'S FETISH

WINNER FOR FEBRUARY:

Anita

Just a Pigment of my Imagination

Congrats!!!

Please shoot Melanie an email so you can claim your prize!

newbymom@embarqmail.com

Welcome back our sponsor for the the month:

Challenge #58~Sketch + buttons

Here is your sketch for this week and don't forget to add some buttons!

We have a Guest Designer with us today, be sure to check our her blog and leave her some love.

Jeanette

Cre8tive Play: It's Cheaper Than Therapy

This totally makes me more than ready for spring. Love that DP!

Softpecil image used.

Here is what our DT came up with:

Moira:

Wow...what a great action photo...love that border!

Colleen:

Stunning....what great buttons and embossing!

Softpencil image used.

Marsha:

This is such a light pretty spring card!

Georgia:

oh my goodness....this is some fantastic coloring. I'm in awe over this. And the colors....FAB!!!

Okay ladies...that's it from me this week...I think I'm going to take a nap...I know it's only 9:30am but....man....the jet lag is still getting me! Dang my brain is dragging...I had to go in and edit 3 times now because I keep leaving stuff out. Wow...it's going to be a long day!

Challenge #57~Inspiration

Morning everyone! I'm still pretty tired today so if I make some mistakes...please forgive me! I have been having a horrible time sleeping lately and I'm dragging a bit this morning...well...it's now noon here in Germany.

So...we are still being sponsored by the wonderful:

I'm sure Elizabeth is super busy since she just opened her new website selling all kinds of new goodies...you'll surely want to take a look softpencil studios

Don't forget about her wonderful images though...you gotta love a little bit of Michu and Ratiny and their friend Amy!!

Challenge #57

Inspiration

I have a photo here for you all to look at! If you are anything like me you live for summer. I honestly LIVE for SUMMER! And if I could afford it, I'd live in a house on the beach. I have been in Germany for 4 1/2 years and have not seen the beach in that many years and let me just say....it's KILLING ME!!! We finally are leaving and making our way to N.C. and my first trip is going to be to my 2nd favorite beach...Myrtle Beach!!! Sooooo....this photo is suppose to inspire you! Showe me how it inspires you....the colors, the scene, the thoughts of laying on a tropical beach....however it inspires you let me see it through your creation!!!

Now on to how this photo inspired our DT:

Crystal:

I love this DP...it totally reminds me of the beautiful waves at the beach.

Softpecil image was used.

Kelly:

Well....it's pretty easy to see the inspiration here...I just love that map all colored in! And we can't miss little Riley sitting off to the side of the card ;-)



Michele:

Okay, I don't like to claim favorites but I can't help it today..........look at this lush paper and colors....ahhhhh....I swear I'm sitting at the beach looking out at that clear blue water right now. I mean the image itself has nothing to do with the picture but that's fine this is why I say you can let the picture inspire you in any way....for this one I can see it's the colors that inspired her.....it's those colors and that DP....man...I'm in love!

Sandye:

Okay, this is a really adorable image and I loe that circle die cut and those colors go great for this challenge.

Tammy:

Isn't that flower soooo pretty?! And that pretty green paper and the glittery DP...love it!

Tanya:

Such a tropical look to this...I feel like I'm in Hawaii when I look at this card. Even the DP reminds me of that.

Don't you just love to see how one picture can be "seen" by 6 different people?! I can't wait to see what all of you come up with!

Have a great week and no matter where you are...let this picture take you some place warm...even just for a few minutes!!!

Challenge #56~Monocromatic

So here we are, another Monday morning! They just keep coming back huh!! LOL! I hope you all had a good weekend. Did anyone celebrate St. Patty's Day early? I know their were parades and such taking place all over the country this past weekend. Did anyone have too much green beer?!!!!



Let's welcome back our wonderful sponsor:

Here new shop has just opened offering a range of merchandise for sale along with her amazing images so be sure to drop by and take a look.

Our challenge this week:

CHALLENGE #56

MONOCROMATIC~GREEN

We have another wonderful Guest DT with us this week:

DEE

Dee's Designs Blog

Please be sure you drop by her blog and leave her some love!!!

Dee....what a great layout and image...so pretty!

The rest of our fab DT team:

Colleen...wow...isn't this just the cutest. I think someone is ready to celebrate St. Patty's day!!! Amazing coloring!

Georgia: this is just toooo cute...I just love that die cut (I'm thinking it might be a nestie). A softpencil image was used.

Marsha...love the coloring and the flower behind it. Even though it's a flower it really does look like a clover. Softpencil image used.

Moira....someone loves their new puppy!!!! What a fantastic layout and I just love all that distressing!

Thank you for joining us this wee!

Challenge #55~Sketch

Goodness....I'm sooooo sorry this is late today! Our internet went out at about 8pm last night and just now came back up! It's a shame that I go crazy with no internet for 12 hours...the internet has become a vital part of my life!!

BUT...I'm here now and I'm ready to give you all your challenge for the week.

We have a new sponsor for the month!!!

WELCOME:

You know....softpencil was my very first DT team! I am so thankful to Elizabeth for seeing something in me and giving me my start in the digtal world. Elizabeth and her team are amazing!

She has been working very hard on a new website that will be up and running....March 8th....tomorrow! So be sure to stop by and check out her stuff. She has a new line coming out and will be offering you to purching her new line in T-shirt form, stickers, baby items, posters, and an array of other things. Here is the site that will be up tomorrow

http://softpencilstudios.com

Also be sure to check out her store and purchase a few of her totally adorable images. She has a really great line and has a new set of Easter digis out!

http://digitalstamps.blogspot.com/p/shop.html

Softpencil will be offering the winner a 10.00 gift voucher to be used in her store!!! So be sure to play along with us all month long for more chances to win the prize!!!

Okay...on to the challenge of the week:

CHALLENGE #55~SKETCH

Fabulous right? Our very own Crystal put this together for us to use this week!!!

On to the DT:

We have a guest DT with us this week. Please show some love for Karen.

Karen's Kreative Kards

We are very lucky to have Karen join us this week. She came up with a fantastic card using the sketch and has also used one of the Softpencil images! AND.....she did all this on short notice (due to my flub).

Karen:

Love that embossing and her paper piecing!

Tanya:

Love that DP and such a cutie pie image!

Tammy:

Love this color combo and another toooo cute image!!

Sandye:

Don't you just love those butterflies....fantastic colors and image!

Michele:

Wow...these colors are soooo cute together and she used a Softpencil image.

Kelly:

What great embossing and adorable image. Great colors for a boy birthday!

Crystal:

Well....she certainly did great with her sketch huh!!!! The coloring on that image is stunning!!!