2 Sketches 4 U - Laura 27 sketch

Have you heard about
THE ULTIMATE CARD CHALLENGE?
If not,
head over to 2 Sketches 4 U
& check out the deets.
Since I'm a judge,
I can't "enter" the contest,
but I made a card anyway.
Since I haven't scrapped in a couple weeks,
I feel a bit rusty,
but here it is anyway.
This uses Laura's 27 sketch,
which is the first sketch for the challenge.

Thanks for stopping by.
Now off to visit more blogs
& then finish up a book!!

Beautiful, blissful

SUMMER!!
I know I know.
It's not "officially" summer yet.
But I can't help the feeling.
I've thoroughly enjoyed my first week
of NO school, no getting up early,
no homework, no packed lunches
& no bedtimes!!
Instead,
I've been enjoying
reading, swimming, beaching,
exercising, sleeping-in, shopping
& just being lazy:)
Here's a card I made
while in SanDestin.
The pictures is not great
& the colors are much better IRL.

And, I've been going through
each & every entry for
2 Sketches 4 U Ultimate Card Challenge.
Can I just say WOW!!
I am totally blown away by the entries.
You ladies are truly talented!!
Good luck to everyone!!

So Sketchy June card

I can't believe it's already June!!
I'm already getting into
a comfortable summer routine,
& that started with sleeping in past 6:00 AM!!
This card kicks off my June cards for So Sketchy.
Using some Cosmo Cricket papers
& Making Memories alphabet stickers.
Perfect card to get me in the summer mood.

If you haven't already read about
So Sketchy's Birthday Blog Hop,
go the the above link
& check it out.
There are prizes to be won!!
Camyn is having a playdate today
& Ashlyn starts working her summer job!!
Yep, she wants to work at the shop this summer
& nothing we've said has changed her mind.
So, why not?
She also started karate classes Tuesday night
& will have her 2nd class tonight.
I'm hanging w/the girls
& reading at night.
Not much scrapping at all.
Our summer is staying busy,
but I'm enjoying it so far.
How 'bout yours?

So Sketchy Birthday Bash Blog Hop

Today we're celebrating So Sketchy's Birthday
& if you're here,
maybe you found your way via Kristii's blog?
Anyway,
here's a birthday card I made
& the sketch I used.
Plus, all the information you need
to win some fabulous prizes!!

Just for being here as part of the So Sketchy Birthday Bash, you can WIN some fabulous prizes! YUP!
All you have to do to win is leave a comment on EACH of the participating So Sketchy Sista's blogs and then return to the So Sketchy blog birthday bash post and leave a comment with:

~your first name & last initial,
~your location (state/province & country) *open world wide* and
~some means of getting a hold of you (ie: email or blog link).

So make sure you have commented on ALL the Sista's blogs to be eligible to win. From my blog, you should visit Virginie's blog.

The prize draw will take place on Thursday June 4 after 10pm MST so you have until then to complete the round of So Sketchy! Sista blogs celebrating our 1st birthday. The winner will be posted on the So Sketchy! blog sometime after the 5th of June. Good luck!!!

2 Sketches 4 U ~ Ultimate Card Showdown

It's finally here!!
TODAY is the day!!
1st Annual Ultimate Card Showdown!!
Sponsored by 2 Sketches 4 U!!
And I'll be one of the judges:)
Here's all the deets,
taken directly from their website.

Week 1
Welcome to the 2 Sketches 4 You Ultimate Card Showdown. We are celebrating our 1st Anniversary and wanted you all to join in on the fun and festivities as we say thank you to one and all for an amazing year. In honor of our 1st year Annivesary we are teaming up with some of the biggest names in the crafting industry to bring to you a Card Challenge 2 Sketches style: A card challenge so big, so wonderful and so exciting, filled to the brim with sketches, cards, inspiration, anticipation and PRIZES that will change the way you make cards 4 eva!

*Grand Prize*
Over $500 in products from the following sponsors...
( for a detailed description of all the prizes, please see HERE)

Zutter Innovated Products
Sakura of America
Clearsnap
Starving Artistamps
Scor-it
Sulyn Industries
Teresa Collins
Inky Antics Rubber Stamps

Top 30 finalists will receive prizes from the following sponsors...

Teresa Collins
Sulyn Industries

How to get started..Create the most stunning card ever based on Laura's sketch. Take a beautiful clear picture of your card and post it on your blog, website or public gallery THEN hop on over here and link up your card using MR. LINKY!

How much time do you have...
One week! Have your card linked through Mr. Linky by Midnight Saturday June 6 (that is U.S. Mountain Time).

What happens next...
Our wonderful Judges (past and present 2 Sketches 4 You Design Team Members) are going to pick their favorite TOP 30 cards. They will secretly email us their choices and we will announce those finalists on Sunday June 7 right here together with Card of the Week and the Fab 5! and the Sakura Random Prize Winner of the Week. The Top 30 Finalists will also receive their exclusive Sketch to be completed by the following week. The winner of Card of the Week will get the prize donated by the Sponsor of that Week. Oh yes did we tell you that the Sponsors will be giving us their input on the Cards so be sure to visit their websites *wink-wink*.

Monday is a BIG day...
On Monday June 8th we will bring you another sketch and a fab NEW Sponsor. This is a great opportunity to play along and be eligable to win fantastic prizes from our Sponsors for Card of the Week or to have your name highlighted as the Fab 5! At the end of the week we will announce the TOP 20 finalists (from the 30 finalists previously chosen) that are advancing to the next round and also our Card of the Week Winner, Fab 5! and the Sakura Random Prize Winner of the Week

So anythings goes right?
Well not quite ;) We do have a few little Red Tape Guidelines that we would like you to follow. Take a peek at them HERE. Make sure you understand them before you link your entry. Have any questions? Use our CHAT BOX - it is instant and we check it a few times a day. That way everyone can benefit from the answers...

Ready for your sketch? Here it is...

Laura's Sketch 27

I'll be browsing the gallery
ALL WEEK LONG!!
I can't wait to see your beautiful creations!!
GOOD LUCK TO EVERYONE THAT ENTERS!!