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Saturday, October 3, 2009

Blog Party - Card Challenge!

Alright, time to make some cards! We love this sketch from PageMaps.com by Becky Fleck! It is a pretty flexible design, take a look at what Kristin Hayne made off the sketch:
So cute! The sketch looked like so much fun, I had to try it! Here's what I made:
Sketches are a ton of fun! They really help if you're stuck in a creative rut or have run out of ideas. You can even try turning the sketch sideways or upside down for even more ideas!

Alright, another HUGE PRIZE PACK:
For this posts prize, we decided to do a card sketch challenge! Who and how can you enter to win this one?
1. Everyone can enter! Just leave a comment or email us (SUBJECT LINE: BLOG PARTY - GIVEAWAY 7) to be entered to win!
2. Gain a second entry by posting a link to a card you have made off the sketch! Post a photo of it online and leave a second comment here, with the link!

Happy creating, everyone! See you at 10:00 pm pacific time
xo, Elle
p.s. Our last contest/prize is the best one yet! Make sure you check back at 10:00 pm!

83 comments:

lovin2scrap said...

I totally agree.. a good sketch is great inspiration! PageMaps is wonderful!

Erika M. said...

Fabulous sketch and awesome challenge!

marla said...

Wow what an AWESOME prize package. I love this sketch also!!!

Veronica said...

Great sketch and beautiful cards!

Nicki Lundeen said...

Love the sketch and the cards. Great prize!

kismetart said...

love how versatile that sketch is- thanks for sharing all the fun ideas today!

rebecca lucille said...

OMG! IS IT TOO LATE TO SHOP? I hope not! I'm going to try to make some cards too!!!

Shirley said...

The goodies look like so much fun! All the examples have been great.

Joli said...

I love PageMaps!!! No time to work on a card tonight, I am off to bed. I printed it out to play with another time.
I wish I could stay up 2 more hours!!

Bill, Amelia and Jack said...

thanks for everything today!

Amber said...

Love this sketch...would love to make a card with it, but it'll have to be tomorrow...it's ten already here and I'm pooped! =) Thanks for such a super fun day!! I've enjoyed all your posts!

Cass said...

Awesome prize Elle! :D

Kristi O said...

this is great. I can't wait to use it to make cards tomorrow!!!

Samantha said...

Elle, are the cards due tonight?

Badalicat said...

Pagesmaps is great, never thought about taking the 12x12 layouts and turning them into cards, this is a great idea!

Julie Campbell said...

Cute, cute, cute! I'd love to make a card... but I'm already propping my eyelids up with toothpicks. :)

Susan said...

Great sketch and cards! Thanks for the eye candy all day!! =)

jeanie nieva said...

great sketch!i'll try to make that card. :)

Summer Braxton said...

I love sketches, too. They're always a great place to start at the least. Won't be making a card with ya'll... it's after 11 here on the east coast. Looks like I'll miss the last giveaway, too. Bummer. Good night everyone.

Jennifer said...

That's a great sketch ... might just have to try. :)

Gingerbread Gal said...

Wonderful Sketch! I absolute love the Holiday Circle Tags I purchased. They are perfect for this sketch.
:) Rachel

Brianna said...

Beautiful sketch, and I love that first card!

Melinda AKA medialady said...

this in a great sketch and I love the card!

TAGYN said...

Just came over from Ali´s blog and am excited to take a look around!

Emily Simpson said...

Such a great sketch and ideas! Thanks for all of the fun today! I hope I win one of your amazing prizes!

Tammy said...

Sketches are a must sometimes. Gets my creative mode going. Love that prize!

Ms_Pea said...

I love the card sketch!! Plus am loving the non-traditional colors of this kit!

Lexi said...

ooohh great sketch! If it wasn't so late here I would def be up for the challenge :(

chene said...

This is a great sketch. I love the simplicity of the cards. So much my style.

Vanessa said...

awesome sketch! great giveaway

Dennylyn said...

pretty, pretty colors in this kit! And nothing like a good sketch to get started with!

Cher said...

oh I like this sketch very much...very nice prizes for someone...enter me if you can..and tyvm for a chance...luving your blog! so glad I found it...Cher

Nicole K/GothamGal said...

awesome sketch. Please enter me in this fab contest!

marla said...
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Vee said...

Love your takes on the sketch! Awesome blog party too!

marla said...
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GretaB said...

Love the sketch and great cards. :) Another fabulous prize package too.

Kerry said...

I love working with sketches...it is nice to have a starting point sometimes. Although I am not sure I will get to this sketch today.
Great cards though! I am having tons of fun today...thanks for all the chances to win some of your great products! :)

Dawn said...

I am a big sketch girl for sure...love this one for sure, great inspiration for a quick and simple card

Sylvia said...

I'm having such a great time on your blog I'm getting a headache from all the fun and anticipation! LOL Thank you for an awesome blog party!

Daniela said...

What an awesome sketch and creations!!! I would love to play!

Melissa Roos said...

What a lovely sketch! Thanks for all the great ideas and inspiration!

GretaB said...

This was a fun sketch to use and made for a quick card. Here's what I did: http://www.studiocalico.com/forums/galleries/show/15402.

Thanks again!

Cate said...

What a great sketch to pick! It's definitely bringing me inspiration.

marla said...

Here is the card I made with this sketch:

http://i226.photobucket.com/albums/dd91/kmslhowell/WCMDchallenge001.jpg

Rebecca said...

What a great sketch---and another fabulous prize!! It has been a really fun day around here :0)

Dee Dee said...

Love the sketch and sample! I am still happily crafting and inspired tonight. :)

Shelly in the NW said...

I love to see how different people interpret sketches...for one it's a circle, for another a flower, for another a button, etc. LOVE IT!

Cheri said...

Such cute cards! Thanks for the inspiration and the giveaway!

StaceyL. said...

Love this idea! Can go either masculine or feminine depending on your occasion!

Kate said...

I love the alternative colors for the holidays - they're so fun!

L84ASALE said...

Oh I just love new sketches! Thanks for the giveaway!

JPScraps said...

Great sketch. I'm off to give it a try.

Nitasha said...

i've just started using sketches recently and love it! Makes things go much faster...ok I'm putting my current project aside so I can make a card right now...BRB!

danimack02 said...

Thanks for all of the great ideas.... blogstalking is becoming a new favorite hobby :)

Kirsten N said...

Great card sketch!!!

Sara said...

I really love these cards and would have never thought to use a page sketch for a card! Awesome idea that I will surely use!

StaceyL. said...

So here is my post that hopefully will get you to my link:

http://www.staceylegg.blogspot.com

Jenny said...

What a great sketch!

Angel S. said...

Very versitile pattern. I like what you have done with it. Your prize packs are wonderful. Thanks for sharing!

Ammie said...

Count me in, if I'm not too late! I love the idea to sketch for inspiration.

amy a said...

I have never followed a page map before, but I am very intrigued by this card sketch!

Cynthia B. said...

Thank you, thank you for your generosity today! Your prize packs are so awesome! I'll give the sketch a try, but not until tomorrow, unfortunately. You've really helped make today a wonderful celebration for WCMD!

Jessica Stoops said...

Great giveway! Love your stuff. Jessica S

Sally said...

Love the sketch they are always great to get those creative juices flowing.

Yvette said...

Love this sketch! That's a wonderfully generous prize package!!

LovetoScrapLeslie said...

Tks for the inspiration!

JPScraps said...

My card is here...http://www.splitcoaststampers.com/gallery/photo/1499047?&cat=500&ppuser=228745

Deanna said...

Oooo... I love that card you made. So cute!

Samantha said...

Hi I made a quick little card for your challenge!

http://www.splitcoaststampers.com/gallery/photo/1499075?&cat=500&ppuser=226935

charli24 said...

Cool!! The giveaway loos so much fun. Tons of inspiration!

jpitta said...

Love the sketch and your card is adorable! Thanks for sharing!

Peggy said...

Fabulous sketch and prize package. Love the colors!

Brooke said...

Thanks for the inspiration. That "Let It Snow" card has just inspired me to use up some old paper that I've had for too many Christmases!

Nitasha said...

oh by the hair of my chiny chin chin I barely made it to finsh my card, check it out on my brand spankin' new blog please...http://myeyesandheart.blogspot.com/

Nathalie said...

Woohoo! Just a few minutes left! This has been a lot of fun! Thank you for the motivation!

gleestormont said...

so much fun!!!

Chris C said...

I love the sketch and the cards you have shown are stunning.

Ammie said...

here's my card! http://skemommlenskedaddle.blogspot.com/2009/10/pinky.html

(It's so late here! I can't believe I finished this!)

iva yaneva said...

wonderful prizes and great cards:)

scrappinbev said...

Last chance but not least...love the stick pins!

Christine said...

fun sketch!

Laura Stewart said...

awesome stuff

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