2 Sketches 4 You: March 2009

Monday, March 30, 2009

Kazan's Sketch 23

I picked up the latest copy of Cards Magazine and Paper Crafts and once again I was so inspired by all the amazing talent out there. It is also a pleasure to see the 2 Sketches 4 You Designers, past and present, represented in these major publications. Our Design Team has always set a high standard for card makers out there and we are very proud of that. It is almost that time again for Laura and I to select the next 6 Designers to represent us over the Summer so keep up the gorgeous work - we will be giving each one of you an opportunity to apply in just a few weeks...

For now though we still get to savor our Spring Design Teams interpretation of this weeks sketch.

Berdien

Dawne

Ewonne

LuLu

Julie

Savitri

Bonus Sketch & Card
Berdien Weideveld

This week the gorgeous Bonus Sketch and Sample card is brought to you by the very talented Berdien. We love working with Berdien, whose style is not only gorgeous but so inspirational for all levels of cardmakers. Berdien's blog is post after post of pure artistic magic. You don't have to read dutch to admire the amazing work in her posts. Be sure to stop by and pay her a visit at: Scraps from Bemmel

We would love to see your interpretation of Berdien's sketch however, you are only required to make a card based on Kazan's sketch 23 to be eligible to win the prize for this week.

Sakura of America

I am sure you all are aware that we are huge fans of Sakura of America's products. As cardmakers and stampers you will fall in love with their fantastic pens that come in a wonderful assortment of colors and styles including the Gelly Roll, Glaze and my personal favorite, Souffle! For our North American friends be sure to click on this link to find a store near you that sells Sakura products:

Sakura Store Locator

Luckily one cardmaker will not have to drive anywhere to get their very own set of Sakura "Ice Cream Smooth" Gelly Roll Metallic Pens. Sakura is sponsoring this set to the winner of Card of the Week.

How to Enter:

• Please provide a link to your card by posting it on this thread
• Deadline for all entries: Saturday April 4th at Midnight (US Mountain time)
• Your card should be based off the sketch provided and can be of any theme
• The winning card will be announced as the Card of the Week on Sunday, April 5th here at 2 Sketches 4 You.
• International Cardmakers are welcome to enter

We are super excited to see your interpretation of the sketch(es) this week.
Hugs
Kazan & your Gorgeous Design Team

I would like to take this opportunity to wish Christine (Creative Journey) a very Happy Birthday. Christine is a much loved Designer from our 2008 Fall Design Team and celebrated her Birthday yesterday. We hope your day was filled with love and happiness.
Hugs from all of us here at 2S4Y

Gallery
Your Cards for Kazan's Sketch 23

Leontine
Ingrid *Fall DT*
Nick
Diana
Kristen
Danielle
Tonya
Petra
Kathryn
Ann
Kelly & Bonus Sketch
Wendy *1st Timer*
Hannah
Amy
Rosanne
Hannah *Bonus Sketch*
Donna
Lisa
Laurel
Steph
Helen
Wilma
Wendy
Joke
Jennifer
Jenn
Lindsay
Sandra
Desire
Carol
Carol *Bonus Sketch*
Wendy *Bonus Sketch*
Cheryl
Jamochka
Jenn & *Bonus Sketch*
Debb
Marianne
LuLu
Anita
Shelly
Charys
Ann
Milly
Jen *1st Timer*
Laurel *Bonus Sketch*
Daniela
Carina
Tina & *Bonus Sketch*
Debbie
Lianne & *Bonus Sketch*
Diana
Martha & *Bonus Sketch*
Saida
Regan
Anja
Jennie
Angela
Broni
Linda
Gis
Lori
Elisa
Sandra
Heidie & "Bonus Sketch(es)*
Jessica
Margie
Barb
Britt
Alicia
Janet
Annelie
Latisha
Zhanna
Annika
Tracy
Roree *1st Timer*
Lisette *Fall DT*
Rae *Winter DT* & *Bonus Sketch*
Kimmy *1st Timer*
Teresa
Nicole
Sherry
Ellinor
Krista
Kristen *Winter DT*
Katie *Winter DT*
Stamp4hobby *1st Timer* & *Bonus Sketch*
Pam
Ginny
Nancy
Paulina
Teresa & *Bonus Sketch*
Renee
Jolanda & *Bonus Sketch*
Smita
Angie
Amy & *Bonus sketch*
Kay
Heidi
Piisku
Eveline
Christine *Fall DT*
Creatiefblog
Julie *1st Timer*
Carina *1st Timer*
Wilma
Sam
Glenna
Deanne
Sarah
Giovanna
Rima & *Bonus Sketch*
Kim
Kristine
Jennifer
Anja *Bonus Sketch*
Eveline *Bonus Sketch*
Monique & *Bonus Sketch*
Lori
Anabelle *Happy Birthday*
Chris
Marley
Tami
Heidi
Nina *1st Timer*
Sunday Girl
Tina
Nathalie *1st Timer*
Cathy *1st Timer*
Sankari
Alexandra
Steph
Julie *Spring DT* Bonus Sketch
Leslie
Shemaine & *Bonus Sketch*
Sylvia
Karen
Milly

Sunday, March 29, 2009

Card of the Week & The Fab5!

I was totally blown away this week with all of the amazing cardmaking going on out there! The gallery was overflowing with TONS of talent!! Awesome job everyone, thank you for making 2S4Y a HUGE success!

Since we had such an jaw dropping turn out I decided the Fab5 was just not enough so this week just to shake things up a bit. The honors will be COTW, Fab5 + 5! A well deserved honorable mention to 5 extra very talented cardmakers!

Thank you to our fabulous sponsor DeNami Designs your product is a personal favorite of mine!

Card of the Week

Renee

Stunning card Renee! I love the colors you used, they go so beautifully together! Your work and attention to detail is exquisite! Thank you for making such a spectacular card for 2 Sketches 4 You!

You can see more of Renee's talent on her blog:

Stamping for Sanity

Renne please send me your address so I can get your goodies off to you!

Fab 5+5!

*What Caught Our Eye This Week*

The very talented and very beautiful...

Jackie G

Not only is Jackie a very talented scrapbooker & cardmaker and a regular here at 2S4Y.

Jackie is also a talented seamstress!

Her new hobby is making these adorable Crafting Aprons!

All of your supplies are right at your finger tips!

You can snatch one up for yourself real soon at...

Jackie's Etsy's shop:

Luv 2 Scrap

Darling Miss Jackie, We Love them!!!

I hope each and everyone of you has a relaxing Sunday!

Tomorrow brings a new week & a new sketch so don't miss it.

Hugs,

Laura & Our Spectacular Design Team!

Monday, March 23, 2009

Laura's Sketch 22

Thanks a Bunch

I am sure enjoying the first week of Spring! The weather in beautiful Colorado has just been gorgeous. My bulbs are blooming in the garden, and the birds have started singing their morning songs. This is such a refreshing and rejuvenating time of year, perfect inspiration for cardmaking!

This week we have an exciting sponsor DeNami Designs. Once again, our Spectacular Design Team was spoiled with some of Nami's adorable stamps to create their cards with. Here are their stunning creations:

Berdien

Spring Flower Block,

Small Thank You Block

Dawne

Arched Sweet Friends,

Ewonne

Julie

Laura

Savitri

This weeks sponsor is near and dear to our hearts. Nami's work is professional and exquisite making her product fun and easy to work with. DeNami Design is a fabulous Rubber Stamp and accessories company. Here you will find the most beautiful elegant stamps with coordinating paper and related products.

DeNami Designs

has donated this fabulous prize pack for the lucky winner

Card Of The Week

DeNami Designs is also offering a special 10% coupon code exclusive to 2S4Y readers!

The Code:

March2S4Y

The expiration is 3/30/09

the discount is good for anything on the website:)

How to Enter:

• Please provide a link to your card by posting it on this thread
• Deadline for all entries: Saturday March 28th at Midnight (US Mountain time)
• Your card should be based off the sketch provided and can be of any theme
• The winning card will be announced as the Card of the Week on Sunday, March 29th here at 2 Sketches 4 You.
• International Cardmakers are welcome to enter

Let the creativity begin!

Laura & our Spectacular Design Team

Gallery

Your Cards for Laura's Sketch 22

Evelina *1st Timer*

Peet *2S4Y Winter DT*

Hanneke *2S4Y Winter DT*

Kazan *Co owner of 2S4Y*

Joke *2S4Y Fall DT*

Kristen *2S4Y Winter DT*

Sara *1st Timer*

Julie *1st Timer*

Piisku *1st Timer*

Lesley

Saturday, March 21, 2009

Card of the Week, Fab 5! & The Youth Winners

Thank you so much for your warm and welcoming response to our Youth Art Month celebration here at 2 Sketches 4 You. I had a tremendous time viewing all of your work but I especially enjoyed commenting on your children's work. They are very talented little souls and all deserve the highest of praise for their efforts. I am sure you will all agree that there is no way I could ever choose one child's card over another based on merit alone so we have decided to randomly select a winner in each of the Youth Categories.

Thank you to Sakura of America for your kind generosity in sponsoring our prizes for this week. The winner of a set of Sakura Pens goes to

Card of the Week

Zhanna

I love the fabulous attention to detail on this card. The inking, paper and embellishments work together to make a visually stunning card. Zhanna's blog, My Hobby, is filled with fabulous inspiration. Everything is written in Russian but luckily for us her work speaks volumes about her talent. Zhanna please email me your address so that I can get your Sakura Pens off to you.

Fab 5!

Hettie
Annelies
Kath
Stef
Dianna

I used the trusted website Random.org to give me the winning numbers & corresponding names of our Youth Card Makers & their Moms. The lucky winners will receive a set of Sakura Pens and a set of Sticklers from Sakura of America.

Youth Card Maker 12y & Under

Monica

&

Leo

Random Integer Generator

Here are your random numbers:

Timestamp: 2009-03-22 14:21:59 UTC

Youth Card Maker 18y & Under

Amy

&

her daughter

Random Integer Generator Here are your random numbers:

Timestamp: 2009-03-22 14:33:20 UTC

Please email me your addresses so that I can get your prizes off to you too.

Tomorrow Laura has a really cute sketch - I know because I have seen it *wink* and we have a fabulous Sponsor returning - we LOVE their products! So to one and all, have a wonderful Sunday - see you next week.

Hugs
Kazan & your flourishing Design Team

Monday, March 16, 2009

Kazan's Sketch 22

Card by Kazan's Daughter Ashton (age: 4 1/2)

This week we are joining forces with our Sponsor, Sakura of America to celebrate Youth Art Month. March is known Nationally for Youth Art Month and is celebrated throughout the country at Art Museums, Educational Institutions and throughout the Art Media industry. We asked our Design Team to have their children create a card with them this week to celebrate Youth Art Month. Not only did our Design Team do a fantastic job on the sketch but I am sure you will all agree that the children's work outshine the rest!

Berdien

Cards by Berdien's Daughters Kyara (age: 6) and Celine (age: 9)

Dawne

Card by Dawne's Daughter Ashlyn (age: 8 1/2)

Ewonne

Card by Ewonne's Daughter Jessica (age: 16)

Julie

Lulu

Card by Lulu's Son Isaiah (Age: 4)

Savitri

Card by Savitri's Daughter Emma (age: 5)

Sakura of America

Sakura of America has a fantastic line of products suited for all level of artists including the young super star artists of the future. On their website you can see the winners of the recent Cray-Pas Wonderful, Colorful, World Contest that was held throughout schools in the U.S. and Canada and also read about Sakura's approach to Art Education. This week Sakura of America and 2S4Y would like to offer you and the young cardmaker in your life the opportunity to create something together and celebrate Youth Art Month.

2S4Y Youth Art Month Celebration

We would like to encourage you and the young artist in your life to create a card for us. There will be 3 catagories with a Card of the Week winner in each.

Catagorie 1: Individual Card Maker
Prize for Card of the Week: 10 Pack of Sakura Pens
Please make a card based on the sketch and post a link to the gallery in the comments section.

Catagorie 2: Adult Card Maker & Child under the Age of 12
Prize for Cards of the Week: a 10 Pack of Sakura Pens & a Pack of Sticklers

We would love to see the adult's interpretation of the sketch together with a card made by a child under the age of 12 (their card does not have to follow the sketch). The card can be made by your own child, niece , nephew, grandchild etc.

Catagorie 3: Adult Card Maker & Child under the age of 18
Prize for Cards of the Week: a 10 Pack of Sakura Pens & a Pack of Sticklers

We would love to see the adult's interpretation of the sketch together with a card made by a child under the age of 18 (We would love to see their interpretation of the sketch too).
The card can be made by your own child, niece , nephew, grandchild etc.

How to Enter:
• Please provide a link to your card by posting it on this thread
• Deadline for all entries: Saturday March 21st at Midnight (US Mountain time)
• Your card should be based off the sketch provided and can be of any theme
• The winning card will be announced as the Card of the Week on Sunday, March 22nd here at 2 Sketches 4 You.
• International Cardmakers are welcome to enter

If you are participating in the Youth Art Challenge and are posting a card of a child other than your own please make sure that you have the child's parents permission that their work, first name and age may be featured on our blog.

I know all our children here at 2S4Y had the best time making their cards and I hope that your children enjoy the process too. We can't wait to see all of your work

Hugs
Kazan & your Uber talented Design Team

Gallery
Your cards for Kazan's Sketch 22