Monday, November 30, 2009

Laura's Sketch 40



Laura used the Doodle Factory O Holy Night stamps from DoodleFactory


Last night my daughter and I returned home from spending the weekend at a golf tournament she played in beautiful North Carolina. While I was there I had the privilege of meeting one of 2S4Y's awesome designers, the very sweet and talented Kathy Martin and the ever so talented and a new comer to our sketch blog, Audrey Pettit! Thank you ladies I had so much fun meeting you :) I have posted a picture on my blog, A Day in the Life of The Paper Poppy.

This week is going to be a fun one, we have an awesome sponsors Starving Artistamps & Sakura of America! Our fabulous design team really outdid themselves this week, have a look at these beauties...


Ashley
Ashley used the O Holy Night stamps from DoodleFactory



Cheryl
Cheryl used the Nativity stamps from Starving Artistamps



Kathy
Kathy used the O Holy Night stamps from DoodleFactory



Sankari
Sankari used the O Holy Night stamps from DoodleFactory
&
Nativity Sentiment stamps from Starving Artistamps




Sarah
Sarah used the O Holy Night stamps from DoodleFactory




Shanna
Shanna used the Nativity stamps from Starving Artistamps



•Guest Designer•

Please help me welcome
Alice Wertz
Alice used the Nativity stamps from Starving Artistamps


I just adore Alice's work. It's almost like flipping through a children's picture book with the most beautiful illustrations. Her work is full of color and imagination. I could flip through the pages of her blog for hours! Thank you Alice for sharing your talent with us.
You can see more of her work at...






We are excited to be sponsoring the 2 sketches 4 you challenge blog this week and would like to offer all the participants and readers a
20% discount
on all new stamp orders of Starving Artistamps, Starving Artistamps DoodleFactory brand and Sun Spirit studio brand rubber stamps.

To take advantage of our offer add your Starving Artistamps, Starving Artistamps DoodleFactory brand and/or Sun Spirit studio brand rubber stamps to your shopping cart and enter this discount code: nativity20
in the discount code box in your shopping cart. Click recalculate. You should see the discount applied immediately.
If the discount does not apply immediately please contact us before you finalize your order: strvingartistmp@aol.com

the fine print:
This offer is good for all new web orders placed now, November 30th thru December 7th 2009. This offer expires at Midnight PST on 12/07/10 This offer is not valid for previously placed orders, items already discounted, million stamps project images, or other special offers. Discounts can not be combined. If the discount code does not work contact us prior to finalizing your order.


This weeks winner of Card of the Week will win these adorable DoodleFactory stamps


&


also the winner will win these fun Sakura of America pens


Here's how to enter:
• Please provide a link to your card by posting it on this thread using Mr. Linky
• Deadline for all entries: Saturday December 5th at Midnight (US Mountain time)
• Your card should be based off the sketch provided and can be of any theme. You may enter as many times as you like.
• The winning card will be announced as the Card of the Week on Sunday,December 6th here at 2 Sketches 4 You.
• International Cardmakers are welcome to enter

Let the creativity begin!
Laura & Our Fabulous Design Team!
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Sunday, November 29, 2009

Card of the Week & Fab 5!


I hope you all had a fantastic Thanksgiving weekend and did not overindulge too much in the food and shopping department. I was good with the shopping but the food - well lets just say it was good - very good!

Another area of pure goodness was our very own gallery this week! Oh-my-goodness Ladies, you sure know how to make cards! You all left me with a ton of fabulous ideas and inspiration this week and I thank you for that :) Speaking of fabulous - can we just give a huge shout out of thanks to JustRite for their sponsorship this week. We are huge JustRite stamp fans as I am sure you all are too. This week the lucky cardmaker that will win their own set of JustRite goodies is..

Card of the Week
Maria


The simplicity of this card is so beautiful without losing any of the yummy details like bling, stamping, color, embossing and dimension. Did you all notice the turned down corner that reveals the embossed page underneath - LOVE that. Maria's style is unmistakable in her other work and her pictures of her family are darling. You can see more of Maria's work on her blog


Congrats Maria - please email me your addy so I can get your JustRite goodies out to you :)

Fab 5!


This has been a fabulous week in more ways than one. Thanks for spending part of your busy life with us - we appreciate it. Tomorrow Laura has a very nice sketch to share, a super sponsor & tons of inspiration from the DT...soooo get some rest, put your feet up and relax. Monday is the start of another fun week!

Hugs
Kazan & a Design Team we are all Thankful for :)
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Monday, November 23, 2009

Kazan's Sketch 40




If you are not one of the 34 million people traveling this week we hope you will join us in making cards for your loved ones right from the comfort of your home! Our family will be celebrating Thanksgiving at home this year but we will be with friends on Thursday enjoying all the traditions this holiday has to offer. I am really deciding weather I want to be one of the hundreds lining up outside Target for their big sale on Friday...I think that depends on just how much we enjoy all the offerings on Thursday!

This week our Design Team got into the Holiday spirit with JustRite Stamps. Here for your enjoyment are the 2 Sketches 4 You Design Team's interpretation of the sketch using JustRite Christmas stamps:
Ashley



Cheryl

Cheryl used JustRite's Christmas Borders & Centers Oval


Kathy



Sankari

Sankari used JustRite's Something Sweet Borders & Centers


Sarah



Shanna

Shanna used JustRites Something Sweet Borders & Centers


Sponsor of the Week
JustRite Stampers

This week 2 Sketches 4 You welcomes back the fabulous JustRite Stampers as our sponsor for Card of the Week. November is an exciting month for stampers because JustRite has released a brand new range of Stampers and they are SQUARE! Looove that. You can see the entire collection here: JustRite New Releases

More Good News!

JustRite is offering 20% off on all Christmas sets and you can get them in time for your Holiday Card making projects because they are 48 hour shipping..Whooo HOOOOO!

and

The winner of Card of the Week will win this...


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

Happy Thanksgiving
from All of us here at 2 Sketches 4 You

Hugs
Kazan & Your Awesome Design Team



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Sunday, November 22, 2009

Card of the Week & Fab 5!

Happy Sunday! A day of family time, relaxation and creating of course!! We had another great week at 2 Sketches 4 You! Thank you for everyone who participated. Also thank you to our wonderful sponsor Creative Cuts & More. The lucky winner this week of the stunning Christmas card kit donated by Creative Cuts & More is...


Card of the Week

Karla Kroese


This card instantly brings a smile to my face, it is so warm and inviting. I am loving the embossing/sanding technique, very creative Karla. Oh and look at that delicious bow, yum!
You can see more of Karla's incredible talent on her blog:


Thank you Karla for playing with us!
Please email me your snail mail and I will get your goodies off to you :)


Fab 5



Tomorrow will be one you won't want to miss with the talented Kazan!
See you then :)

Hugs,
Laura & our Dreamy Design Team
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Monday, November 16, 2009

Laura's Sketch 39








Laura used the Purse Gift Card Holder from Creative Cuts & More


I believe this winter might bring a lot of snow! This is Colorado's 6th storm and it is not even Thanksgiving. I don't mind though the snow it just means more time in my craft room, cooking, baking and lots of valuable family time.

Speaking of cooking, I have set off to accomplish another one of my passions by publishing my very own Food Blog! I am extremely excited about this venture. I will be posting new recipes every few days.  I hope you come and share it with me.


 •My New Blog•


This weeks sponsor is Creative Cuts & More and our Dreamy Design Team did not disappoint, their creations are jaw dropping!


Ashley

Ashley used the Purse Gift Card Holder from Creative Cuts & More


Cheryl

Cheryl used the purse gift card holder from Creative Cuts & More


Kathy

Kathy used the 3D Sleigh from Creative Cuts & More


Sankari

Sankari used the 3D Sleigh from Creative cuts & More


Sarah

Sarah used the Arch Window Card from Creative Cuts & More


Shanna

Shanna used the 3D Sleigh from Creative Cuts & More


This week we have 3 bonuses for you!
A fabulous Guest Designer, a Bonus Sketch
& 
Lets not forget our Featured Blogger in the side bar!


Bonus Sketch & Card

Cheryl



Cheryl used the Arch Window Card from Creative Cuts & More


Our super talented Cheryl Nelson has provided us this week with an outstanding bonus sketch and card.
This sketch is so inspiring I might just have a go at it. Oh and how cute is this card? I could stare at it for hours with all it's adorable detail! Thank you Cheryl :)

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


Guest Designer

 Beverly Sizemore

Beverly used the 3D Sleigh from Creative Cuts & More

Please help me and give our guest designer Beverly Sizemore a very warm welcome!
Beverly is one talented lady with such a unique style. Look at this stunning creation, WOW! the soft colors and fresh foliage paint a beautiful winter wonderland taking your imagination to a very mystical place. Thank you Beverly for sharing your exquisite talent with us!

You can see more of Beverly's work on her blog:



~This weeks Sponsor~


Creative Cuts and More is a leader in the die-cutting industry. We have a

huge variety of bags, boxes, cards and shapes, and we offer those cuts in

chipboard, acetate, felt, foam, shrink plastic, velvet paper and in

name-brand cardstock including Bazzill Smoothies, Bazzill Basics, Bazzill

Bling, Stardream, Curious, and DoubleMates.


Check out our brand new blog DieCut Diva for great new samples and

tutorials and check out our web site Creative Cuts and More for

hundreds of ideas in our Art Gallery.


Creative Cuts & More is also giving our readers a extra discount!
15% off the entire store!
Starting today Monday to Sunday the 21st

coupon code:

2s4y1109
The winner of Card of the Week will win a Christmas Card Kit!



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


Phewww lots of talent going on on this little blog of ours!! 
I can't wait too see more of it when your cards come in, happy carfting :)
Hugs, 
Laura & Our Dreamy Design Team

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Sunday, November 15, 2009

Card of the Week & Fab 5!

Good Morning 2 Sketchers! I hope your Sunday morning is starting off a gloriously magnificent as ours in Colorado. We are experiencing another huge snowstorm which has turned everything into a winter wonderland - gorgeous. We are all snuggled in an warm, having a yummy breakfast and then I am off to the craft room! I loooove creating on days like this :)

You all are providing red-hot inspiration too because the gallery this week was filled with all the warmth and yumminess of a hot cup of cocoa :) can you tell there is a blizzard outside - *lol*
DRS Designs did a fantastic job with the sponsorship this week - we love their stamps and will be back for more for sure! The lucky winner of a gift certificate towards their own DRS stamps is

Card of the Week
Chupa


I love the elegance and simplicity of this card. The blossoms are divine and so is the scalloped sentiment. Chupa's blog is fab too - take a look at the uber cute goodies at


Congrats Ms. Chupa - email us your deets so we can get your prize off to you

Fab 5!


Tomorrow Laura has a fab sketch, with a fun sponsor who we love AND divine cards from our Design Team. I wonder who our featured blogger is...could be you ;)

Hugs
Kazan & your fantabulous DT





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Sunday, November 8, 2009

Kazan's Sketch 39





I am so excited to reveal to you the Design Team's first cards based off our sketches. I was on pins & needles all week waiting for the cards to come in and boy did they do a fab job or what? Our previous Designers are all fabulous and each time we think those shoes cannot be filled we find another talented group of fabulous artists. It is going to be fun getting to know these ladies over the next few months so go ahead grab your favorite beverage, sit back and enjoy the amazing eye candy we have to offer.

This week the Design Team all worked with the super cute stamps from DRS Designs



Ashley



Cheryl




Kathy



Sankari




Sarah




Shanna



Sponsor of the Week

DRS Designs is a small family owned company. They have been in the rubber stamp business since 1955 and have been thru many changes since that time. No change was more significant than the addition of art stamps in 1992. In the ensuing 16 years, They have grown their collection to more than 1000 original stamp designs with more being added each month. They offer online shopping from their website, a monthly club - Rubber Mania Monthly, as well as a retail store in Bethel, CT. If you are in the area, stop by their cozy Victorian shop and say hello!

They offer high quality, wood mounted rubber stamps as well as unmounted rubber depending on your preference. They have a 10 person design team and a blog that is updated daily by each member of the team. Every two weeks on a Monday, they host a blog challenge and invite you to join them! Their online site features a gallery for each designer as well as a customer gallery. They hope you will participate in their challenges and email them your cards so they can include them in their growing galleries. They offer a wide assortment of images, sentiments (serious and humorous) as well as easy background images and technique stamps such as their stained glass and their plaid stamps.

You can find them at www.drsdesigns.com and http://drsdesignsblog.blogspot.com

DRS is kindly sponsoring a $15 gift certifcate to the winner of Card of the Week

Here's how to enter:

• Please provide a link to your card by posting it on this thread using Mr. Linky
• Deadline for all entries: Saturday November 14th at Midnight (US Mountain time)
• Your card should be based off the sketch provided and can be of any theme. You may enter as many times as you like.
• The winning card will be announced as the Card of the Week on Sunday, November 15th here at 2 Sketches 4 You.
• International Cardmakers are welcome to enter

Did you all notice the fun new feature we have introduced here at 2 Sketches 4 You in our sidebar? Each week we will highlight a blogger from the week before and link to their blog! So play along and you may just find yourself center stage on 2 Sketches 4 You!

We are super excited to see your cards this week
Hugs
Kazan & your brand new Design Team



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