A Die for a Sketch - Challenge Reminder

Hello, my friends!

Today is my very last post at A Die for a Sketch. Someone has just stepped in to take over the Challenge blog in the new year. However, since I have now made prior commitments I will not be continuing. I would like to thank Dunja, and the rest of the DT, for all of the fun! :o)

For this final month we are sponsored by Kathryne at StampArt Design by Kathryne! I want to thank Kathryne for all her generosity to us at ADFAS. Kathryne, it has been a joy to work with you and to play with all your lovely images!

A gift of five images to one lucky winner!

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Here is the wonderful sketch by Dunja. For my project I turned it on it's side, like this:

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For my card I used the sweet image called "Alannah", and you can find her at Whimsy Stamps right HERE. Isn't she sweet? She comes with several images, including the sweet bird and the wonderful sentiment. I made up some pine cones, added a bow and some bling.

Materials Used:

Papers: K & Company - Elizabeth Brownd Designer Mat Pad,

Colorbok - Textured Cardstock;

Images: StampArt Design by Kathryne - Alannah;

Prismacolor Pencils and OMS;

Dies: Tim Holtz Alterations - Bird Branch, Tattered Pinecone,

Fiskars Shape Cutter and Oval Template;

Punches: Stampin' Up - Scalloped Circle, Martha Stewart - Branch;

Stamp: Unknown - Prize Win;

Ink: Memento - Tuxedo Black, Distress Ink - Walnut Stain;

Ribbon: Celebrate It;

Pearls: My Stash.

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So head on over to A Die for a Sketch and join in our last challenge! 

Your chances of winning the prize are pretty good right now! :o)

A Die for a Sketch - Challenge #19

*** If you missed my announcement last night, 

please scroll down and check it out after this post! ***

Hello, my friends!

Today is the beginning of a new challenge over at A Die for a Sketch. It is the last challenge at A Die for a Sketch. Dunja announced a couple of months ago that she was closing down the challenge blog. This is another one of the changes that I have been referring to lately. I will be back on the 20th of the month for my last ADFAS post!

For this final month we are sponsored again by Kathryne at StampArt Design by Kathryne! I want to thank Kathryne for all her generosity to us at ADFAS. Kathryne, it has been a joy to work with you and to play with all your lovely images!

A gift of five images to one lucky winner!

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Here is the wonderful sketch by Dunja:

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Here is my card using the sweet image called "Beary Special Gift" which you can find in the Whimsy Store right HERE! This card was inspired by the fact that I always have some teddy bears under or next to my Christmas tree. The sketch was just perfect for this little scene. I started by choosing a paper that looked like wallpaper. Then I created the Christmas tree with the MS Branch punch and a woodgrain stamp on the trunk. I added some little ornaments from my stash. The tree skirt is cut from a doily die. I found the "Merry Christmas" in my button box. Finally, I colored the image and placed it on the tree skirt. 

As always, I had lots of fun putting this card together! I hope you like it! :o)

Materials Used:

Papers: Colorbok - Textured Cardstock, 

K & Company - Julianne, Elizabeth Brownd Designer Mat Pad;

Image: StampArt Design by Kathryne - Beary Special Gift,

Prismacolor Pencils and OMS;

Dies: Cheery Lynn - English Tea Party;

Punches: Math Stewart - Branch;

Fiskars Shape Cutter - Oval;

Stamps: Bo Bunny - Wall to Wall Textures;

Ink: Tim Holtz Distress Ink - Walnut Stain;

Bling: Kaisercraft - Rhinestones;

Button and Mini Ornaments: My Stash.

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Please come on over to A Die for a Sketch and join in our last challenge!

A Die for a Sketch - Challenge #18 - Reminder

Hello, friends!

Just a quick reminder that Challenge #18 that is going on over at A Die for a Sketch! Our wonderful sponsor this month is:

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Here is the fun sketch created by Dunja:

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For my card I used the super sweet Jellypark image called Girl in Coat. I coloured it up with my pencils and had fun with punches and dies.  A fun sentiment and it's done!

I wish you all JOY! :o)

Materials Used:

Papers: Hot Off the Press - Ultimate Christmas Creative Pack;

Image: Jellypark - Girl in Coat,

Prismacolor Pencils and OMS;

Ink: Momento - Tuxedo Black;

Stamp: Unknown;

Punch: EK Success - Stars;

Spellbinders Nestabilities - Labels Six;

Pearls: My Stash.

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Head on over to A Die for a Sketch and join in the fun!

A Die for a Sketch - Challenge #18

Hello...and happy winter wonderland to you all!

Yes, our snow has finally arrived and I am a happy, happy girl! :o)

Today I want to share that Challenge #18 that has just begun over at A Die for a Sketch! Our fabulous sponsor this month is:

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Here is the fun sketch created by Dunja. For my project I turned it sideways, like this:

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For my card I used the super sweet Jellypark image called Christmas Fairy. I coloured it up with my pencils and then added some lovely glitter with Stickles. I made some little flowers with some sheer ribbon from my stash and added some pearls. Isn't this a pretty colour combination? :o)  

This is a better photo of the sparkle:

Materials Used:

Papers: Hot Off the Press - Ultimate Christmas Creative Pack;

Image: Jellypark - Christmas Fairy,

Prismacolor Pencils and OMS;

Dies: Sizzix - Label, Ornate #2,

Spellbinders Shapeabilities - Orchard Harvest Tags and Accents;

Ink: Distress Ink - Vintage Photo;

Stickles: Broken China, Diamond;

Lace and Ribbon: My Stash;

Flowers: The Nickel Nook.

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Head on over to A Die for a Sketch and join in the fun!

A Die for a Sketch Challenge #17 - Reminder

Hello, my friends!

It's reminder time for challenge #17 over at A Die for a Sketch! Today I have my card to share with you. I used the sketch upside-down, like this:

I used an adorable Milk Coffee Image called "Michelle Autumn" which can be found right HERE. Here is my card:

Materials Used:

Papers: Basic Grey - Indian Summer;

Image: Milk Coffee - Michelle Autumn,

Prismacolor Pencils and OMS;

Dies: Stampin' Up Framelits - Hearts A Flutter;

Ink: Walnut Stain Distress Ink;

Sequins From My Stash.

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Milk Coffee is our generous sponsor this month and they are offering a fabulous prize!

So head on over to A Die for a Sketch and get in on the fun!

A new challenge will begin November 5th! :o)

A Die for a Sketch - Challenge #17

Hello, my friends!

Can you believe that it is already the 5th of October? That means that next weekend is our Canadian Thanksgiving! It also means there's a new challenge over at A Die for a Sketch!

We have a very talented Guest Designer joining us this month, so you'll want to head over to the blog and see her great card!

We also have a very generous sponsor that is offering a fabulous prize:

Here is the wonderful new sketch:

 

So head on over to A Die for a Sketch and get in on the fun!

I'll be back on the 20th to show you my project! :o)

A Die for a Sketch - Challenge #16 - Reminder

Hello, my friends!

Thanks for stopping by today! A great big welcome to all my new friends! :o)

Well, it's the 20th of the month, and that means I'm here to remind you of the great challenge going on over at A Die for a Sketch. I even have a card to share with you this time.  It was made using this sweet image from StampArt Design by Kathryne called "Happy Pumpkin". You can find it in the Whimsy Stamps store right HERE.

Materials Used:

Papers: DCWV - Textured Cardstock, Basic Grey - Indian Summer;

Dies: Spellbinders Nestabilities - Standard Circles (LG), 

Scalloped Circles (LG);

Cuttlebug: Embossing Folder;

Punches: Stampin' Up - Oval, Martha Stewart - Fall Leaves Corner Punch;

Stamp: CTMH - Harvest Happiness;

Ink: Memento - Tuxedo Black;

Confetti and Ribbon: My Stash.

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Here is the sketch for this month:

The rules are very simple! Follow the sketch and use at least one die! We have two very generous sponsors again this month. Please click on the links below and pay them a visit!

A gift of five images to one lucky winner!

  A gift of seven images to another lucky winner!

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So pop over to A Die for a Sketch and see what my talented Teammates have prepared for your inspiration! Then create a project using the sketch and at least one die, and join us in the fun! You have until the 4th of October! :o)

A Die for a Sketch - Challenge #16

Hello, my friends!

Things have been pretty quiet around here this week but I'm very busy working on some new projects. I hope to share them with you very soon! :o)

Today begins a new Challenge over at A Die for a Sketch. I will be back on September 20th with a reminder and the card that I created for this challenge. In the meantime please head over to A Die for a Sketch and see what my talented Teammates have prepared for your inspiration!

A very big "THANK YOU" to all of you that entered our last challenge! There were so many beautiful cards, and I hope to see you all join us again this time around!

Here is the new sketch...isn't it a fun one?

The rules are very simple! Follow the sketch and use at least one die! We have two very generous sponsors again this month. Please click on the links below and pay them a visit!

A gift of five images to one lucky winner!

  A gift of seven images to another lucky winner!

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Thanks so much for stopping by! See you again very soon! :o)

A Die for a Sketch - Challenge #15 Reminder

Hello, my friends!

*This is the last scheduled post I have while I'm away...unless something else comes up! :o)

I'm back today to remind you about the wonderful challenge going on over at A Die for a Sketch! Here is the great sketch:

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Don't forget we have two fantastic sponsors this month, so you have more chances to win!

Winner will receive 3 digis

Winner will receive 5 digis

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For my card I used a fun image from Sushi Dolls called Walter. He was part of the special April release and you can find him in the store HERE. He makes me think of an old photo, so I kind of went with that idea. I printed the image, cut it out, and then distressed it with both my distress tool and ink. No coloring this time. I added the little "yay" myself, as the pennant flag comes empty. Following the sketch I added this great washi tape that I got in a Simon Says Stamp Card Kit. I even tore the image piece so that I could add washi tape to hold it together.

Materials Used:

Papers: Recollections - Cardstock;

Image: Sushi Doll - Walter;

Stamp: CTMH - For Every Occasion;

Ink: Memento - Tuxedo Black,

Distress Ink - Walnut Stain;

Dies: Spellbinders - A-2 Matting Basics B;

Washi Tape: Simon Says Stamp Card Kit.

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So come on over to A Die for a Sketch and join us!

You have until September 4th to link up your project and win some digi images or a Top#3 spot!

A Die for a Sketch - Challenge #15

Happy day to all of you!
Today is the beginning of a brand new challenge over at A Die for a Sketch! We have two fabulous sponsors again this month!

Winner will receive 5 digis

This is the very first sponsorship event for Sushi Dolls and I'm very excited about that! I hope you are all excited enough at the possibility of winning that you will come on over and join us!

Winner will receive 3 digis

Dunja has created another beautiful sketch for is. Here it is:

Here is my card using an adorable image from Jellypark called "Girl Dressing Up" and you can find it right HERE. For some reason my green stickles always photographs strangely. In really life it isn't splotchy at all! lol

Materials Used:

Papers: Recollections - Cardstock, Crate Paper - Emma's Shoppe;

Image: Jellypark - Girl Dressing Up;

Prismacolor Pencils and OMS;

Dies: Spellbinders Shapeabilities - Floral Doily Accent;

Punch: Fiskars - Rose

Other: Stickles - Diamond, Other Green Glitter Glue,

Enamel Accents - White, Liquid Pearls - Buttercup;

Ribbon: Offray.

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I hope you'll pop in over to A Die for a Sketch and join us this month! 

I'll be back on the 15th with a reminder and my card using a Sushi Doll! :o)

A Die for a Sketch - Challenge #14 Reminder

Hello, my friends!

I'm here to remind you about the great challenge going on over at A Die for a Sketch! There have been some lovely changes happening to our blog. You should pop over and take a look at them. There are also some very talented new Design Team members to investigate! You can find the list in my sidebar.
Here is the fabulous sketch Dunja created for this month:

Remember...the rules are very simple. Just create a project following the sketch, and use at least one die!

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We have two very talented and generous sponsors this month.

You could win 5 of Kathryne's fabulous designs!

AND

You could win 3 of Torico's wonderful designs!

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Here is my card! It's made using an image from StampArt Design by Kathryne called "Little Bear Ducky" and you can find it at Whimsy Stamps HERE. The sentiment is from a set that comes with the image.

Materials Used:

Papers: Recollections - Cardstock;

Image and Sentiment: StampArt Design by Kathryne - Little Bear Ducky;

Prismacolor Pencils and OMS;

Dies: Memory Box - Puffy Clouds, Fiskars - Oval,

MM Slice Design Card - Summer;

Punches: Fiskars - Boundary Waters, Stampin' Up - Modern Label Punch;

Ink: Martha Stewart - Forget-Me-Not, Snowflake,

Distress Ink - Vintage Photo;

Distress Stickles - Scattered Straw;

Twine - WRMK Sew Easy Baker's Twine

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So come on over and join the fun! You have until August 4th! :o)

A Die for a Sketch - Challenge #14

Hello, my friends!

It's time for another new challenge over at A Die for a Sketch! Here is the fabulous new sketch that Dunja created:

Remember...the rules are very simple. Just create a project following the sketch, and use at least one die!

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We have two very talented and generous sponsors this month.

You could win 5 of Kathryne's fabulous designs!

AND

You could win 3 of Torico's wonderful designs!

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Here is the card I made using the Birdie Brown image called "Puppy and Chick"...isn't it sweet? The sentiment is from Kathryne at StampArt Designs by Kathryne, and you can find it HERE. It was just right for this card! :o)

Materials Used:

Papers: Studio Calico - Take Note Collection,

Recollections - Cardstock;

Image: Birdie Brown - Puppy and Chick;

Prismacolor Pencils and OMS;

Sentiment: StampArt Design by Kathryne - Talk About Tuesday;

Dies: Sizzix - Framelits Label, Ornate #3, 

Sizzlits - Little Leaves;

Border Punch: Fiskars - Grass;

Ink: Distress Ink - Vintage Photo;

Ribbon: Offray;

Bling: My Stash;

Crocheted Flowers: The Nickel Nook.

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Pop on over to A Die for a Sketch and check out the beautiful projects created by my Teamies!

Then link up your project by August 4th and you could win a prize or Top 3 placement!

I'll be back on July 20th with a reminder and another card!

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Hope your weekend is full of JOY and LAUGHTER!! :o) 

A Die for a Sketch - Reminder for Challenge #13

Hello, my friends!
I'm back today to remind you of the fun challenge going on over at A Die for a Sketch! This time I will share the project I made following Dunja's lovely sketch. I have decorated another gift bag. This is a great baking bag that would be wonderful filled with yummy cookies! The fun image is from Bugaboo and it's called Occupation Bear Cook. You can find it right HERE. Isn't he cute? I wonder where I came up with the great cookie idea? lol

Materials Used:

Papers: K & Company - Sweet Nectar, Recollections - Cardstock;

Sponsor Image: Bugaboo - Occupation Bear Cook;

Prismacolor Pencils and OMS;

Dies: Sizzix Decorative Strip - Circles and  Triangles,

Spellbinders Borderabilities - Eyelet Borders;

Flowers: Making Memories;

Ribbon: Offray;

Button: My Stash.

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Here is the Sketch:

 

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Our wonderful sponsor this month is Bugaboo Digi Stamps!
You have the opportunity to win 7 fabulous Bugaboo Digi Stamps!

 

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Remember...the rules are very simple!
Create anything you would like using the Challenge Sketch and at least one die!
Then link it up at A Die for a Sketch! Don't forget to have fun with it! :o)

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A Die for a Sketch - Challenge #13

Hello, my dear friends!
Today's post is another scheduled post. I am busy with family visiting after the wedding, and then I will need a few days to recuperate from all the festivities! I hope to be back to my blogging very soon! :o)
I want to thank everyone for their wonderful participation in our birthday celebrations at A Die for a Sketch! We had lots of fun with our blog hop, and very much appreciated all the beautiful entries for Challenge #12!
I don't have a project to show you for the Challenge #13 sketch. My project will be posted with the reminder post on June 20th. In the meantime, please go check out what half of the Design Team has done with this great sketch HERE.
Here is the new Challenge Sketch:

 

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Our wonderful sponsor this month is Bugaboo Digi Stamps!
You have the opportunity to win 7 fabulous Bugaboo Digi Stamps!

 

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Remember...the rules are very simple!
Create anything you would like using the Challenge Sketch and at least one die!
Then link it up at A Die for a Sketch! Don't forget to have fun with it! :o)

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A DIE FOR A SKETCH - CHALLENGE #12 - BIRTHDAY CELEBRATION REMINDER

Hello, everyone!
Thanks so much for stopping in again! A big thank you for all the get well wishes too! I really appreciate your sweet words of encouragement! :o)
I'm here today to remind you about the fabulous birthday celebration going on over at A DIE FOR A SKETCH this month! The blog hop is over but there are still lots of prizes up for grabs. You can see the list and all the other Design Team projects HERE. All you have to do is create a project using this great sketch and at least one diecut:

Last time my project used an image from the sponsor Milk Coffee Digi Stamps. You can see that post HERE. 

This time I used an image from the sponsor StampArt Design by Kathryne. I'm very happy that I got this card done before Mr Flu came to visit! This image is called "Katie" and I think she is just the sweetest thing! The sentiment is also by Kathryne and was a freebie from her "Talk About Tuesday" post. You all really need to head over to Kathryne's blog and subscribe so you can receive the wonderful freebies that she shares every week!

Materials Used:

Papers: Prima- Sun Kiss, Momenta Cardstock;

Image: StampArt Design by Kathryne - Katie;

Prismacolor Pencils and OMS;

Dies: Spellbinders Nestabilities - Standard Circles (LG),

Spellbinders Just Rite Custom Dies;

Pearls: Stampin' Up;

Ink: Distress Ink - Vintage Photo;

Doily: My Stash.

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Here's a close-up of my corner embellishments. One of the papers had these tiny little bees all over it. I used a die and strategically placed it over the bee...six times...then added some pearls.

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Please pop on over to A DIE FOR A SKETCH and check out all the details. Then get to work on your project! Maybe you'll win one of the great prizes! 

There is also a Design Team call going on. All the details can be found HERE!

Thanks very much! :o)

A DIE FOR A SKETCH - BIRTHDAY CELEBRATION - Challenge #12

Welcome to our Birthday Celebration!

A Die For A Sketch Challenge Blog is 1 year old and we are celebrating in style!

We have 5 sponsors, 3 new Design Team Members, and 7 Special Guest Designers for you this month PLUS a BLOG HOP!!  and  PRIZES!!

 DESIGN TEAM CALL!!!
 If you would like to be considered for our Design Team position, please put DT next to your name with your card when you enter it into the link tool.

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Here is our Fabulous Sketch for our Birthday Celebration

All of our sketches are made by our Blog owner Dunja

*Remember to follow the sketch and to use a minimum of 1 die on your creation*
*All your Challenge entries are to be entered in the last linky tool*

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Here is my card using Tiffany Fairy from our sponsor Milk Coffee:

Materials Used:
Image: Milk Coffee - Tiffany Fairy;
Prismacolor Pencils and OMS;
Papers: Prima - Sparkling Spring;
Stamps: Whimsy Stamps - Friendship Notables 2;
Ink: Distress Ink - Vintage Photo, Martha Stewart - Bamboo;
Markers: American Craft Stamp Marker - Black;
Glitter: Stickles - Diamond;
Pearls: Stampin' Up;
Ribbon: Offray;
Dies: Spellbinders Nestabilities - Standard Circles (LG),
Spellbinderst Nestabilities - Classic Scalloped Circles (LG),
Stampin' Up Embosslits - Beautiful Wings;


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Look at the awesome prizes from our Sponsors

10 € Gift Voucher

StampArt Design by Kathryne is offering 5 Digital Images

Milk Coffee is offering 3 Digital Images

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A Die For A Sketch Birthday Blog Hop 

Please leave a comment when you visit their blogs

First STOP: DT Dunja

Special Guest Alberto    
NEW DT Fleur

Special Guest Alison

DT Gaby

DT Ilonka

Special Guest Joann 

DT Judy

DT Kelly

Special Guest Vicky B. 

DT Marjolein

NEW DT Marjoleine 

Special Guest Ruby

NEW DT Miranda
DT Nancy

Special Guest Teresa 

DT Willie

Final stop is   

A DIE FOR A SKETCH CHALLENGE BLOG

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Be sure and stop by everyone's blogs and leave a comment.
The blog hop will end on May 19, 2013.

There are some prizes to win along the way as well as a generous prize from:

  

Cards und More 

10 € Gift Voucher

A special Thank you

We would love to thank you all for entering our challenges every month as we enjoy your amazing creations and getting to know you on your blogs. It would not be the same without you!!  Wish you all luck in winning the many prizes our sponsors are offering for our birthday celebration!

Thank you for celebrating with us!!

♡  ♡  ♡Hugs from♡  ♡  ♡ 

A Die For A Sketch Design Team