Sunday, December 20, 2015

Sweet Sunday Sketch Challenge 300


Hello! Can you believe we are at 300 sketches?!? What a crazy and amazing journey this sketch challenge has been. When I posted my very first sketch, I remember thinking that I'd be lucky to have one person join in on the fun. Boy was I wrong! 

This challenge has meant so much to me - it has brought me good friends; some I've met in real life and others have blossomed through the internet, which sounds weird and perfect all at the same time. What stamping has taught me is that there are some generous, kind, happy, thoughtful people out there, who love to share what brings them joy. I've loved every minute of it.

You might be asking yourself why I'm so sappy all of a sudden. Welp... I have come to a time in my life where my stamping hobby has taken a back burner (for quite a while, actually. You may have noticed my absence), and I've needed to focus on family. The kids have all found hobbies and activities they love, which has taken up more of my time driving them to and fro, (which is fantastic!), but I've had to let go of other things to compensate. I also found a full time job, which has been wonderful! But life changing. 

So, that said, this is the 300th sketch and it seems like the perfect time to ride off into the watercolored sunset and say adieu. 

I couldn't have made it to 300 sketches without this wonderful design team. You girls mean the world to me and I will miss all the behind the scenes banter and craziness! Thank you for bringing your A game week after week and putting up with my procrastination (right Barbara??). You all make this challenge one of the very best and I will miss seeing your pretty pictures here. 

Thank you to all that have participated week after week and have left beautiful comments for all of our team. You are my favorite people! I do hope you'll make this week's challenge the best yet. You can always find all of the sketches HERE, and maybe start from the beginning - that's just about a card a day! Wouldn't that be quite the challenge...

OK - time to dry up some tears and get to it! Please take a look at what our design team has created this week, for the final time. Sniff, sniff...



Barbara Anders - Paper Pursuits



Jill Dewey Hawkins - Fastest Turtle

http://wp.me/p4GbTp-IM


Jodi Collins - Stamping A Latte





Sarah-Jane Kalé - Janeybell Designs



Lynn Put - The Queen's Scene


Lori Tecler - Inking Aloud

Happy Vibes card-designed by Lori Tecler/Inking Aloud-stamps from Mama Elephant



Tracy Clemente - Eat Sleep Stamp








Sunday, December 13, 2015

Sweet Sunday Sketch Challenge 299


Good morning! Time for another sketch and another week of creativity! It's back to basics for me - circles and banners. Yep! A true staple in my card collection. Have fun!!

Also, tune in next week for a big announcement.

Once again, the design team has knocked it out of the park - here are their stunning cards this week:


Dana White - Dana's House of Cards 



Lori Tecler - Inking Aloud

Love You a Latke card-designed by Lori Tecler/Inking Aloud-stamps from Lawn Fawn

Jill Dewey Hawkins -Fastest Turtle

http://wp.me/p4GbTp-I3

Jodi Collins - Stamping A Latte


Barbara Anders - Paper Pursuits



Lynn Put - The Queen's Scene




Tracy Clemente - Eat Sleep Stamp




Would you like an opportunity to be in our SPOTlight? 
Link your card before Thursday evening and we'll choose one of our favorites to showcase on Friday.



Sunday, December 6, 2015

Sweet Sunday Sketch Challenge 298


Hello crafty friends! It's the weekend and time for some more inspiration to get you moving' and groovin'!

This week is all about design on the diagonal - have fun with this one and give it your own twist. Can't wait to see what you come up with!

Take a peek at the gorgeous cards the design team has for you: 

Lynn Put - The Queen's Scene



Jill Dewey Hawkins - Fastest Turtle

http://wp.me/p4GbTp-Hk




Lori Tecler - Inking Aloud

Warm Winter Wishes card-designed by Lori Tecler/Inking Aloud-stamps from Reverse Confetti

Jodi Collins - Stamping A Latte












Friday, December 4, 2015

Sweet Sunday SPOTlight Stamper {SSSC297}



Hi everyone!  Happy Friday!

It's time to reveal the Sweet Sunday SPOTlight Stamper for our current sketch, SSSC297!  There are SO many gorgeous entries, I think you all liked this sketch just as much as we did!

This week's Sweet Sunday SPOTlight Stamper is Cindy Beach!  Check out her FABULOUS card using this week's sketch!


We LOVE her traditional Christmas colors, that fabulous chevron paper, and those gorgeous holly leaves!  The twine bow is the perfect touch!

Cindy, be sure to grab the Sweet Sunday SPOTlight Badge for your blog!

Thank you all for playing along this week!  We will be back on Sunday with a new sketch!

~The Sweet Sunday Sketch Stampers~

Sunday, November 29, 2015

Sweet Sunday Sketch Challenge 297

Hi everyone!  Happy Sunday!

We have an awesome sketch for you this week, and hope you all play along with SSSC297!  You can use any element in place of the flower!  We can't wait to see what you create!

 Check out what the team has created this week!


Jill Dewey Hawkins - Fastest Turtle

http://wp.me/p4GbTp-GG


Lori Tecler - Inking Aloud

Snowy Season's Greetings card-designed by Lori Tecler/Inking Aloud-stamps and dies from Lawn Fawn


Lynn Put - The Queen's Scene


Jodi Collins - Stamping A Latte



Sarah-Jane Kalé - Janeybell Designs




Sunday, November 22, 2015

Sweet Sunday Sketch Challenge 296


Hi everyone!  Happy Sunday!

We have a fabulous sketch (SSSC296) for you this week with lots of fun elements!  There are so many possibilities with this sketch.

For some inspiration take a peek at the awesome cards from the design team 


Barbara Anders - Paper Pursuits



Jill Dewey Hawkins - Fastest Turtle

http://wp.me/p4GbTp-G0





Lori Tecler - Inking Aloud

You Make My Life Brighter card-designed by Lori Tecler/Inking Aloud-stamps from Paper Smooches


Dana White - Dana's House of Cards 



Vicki Burdick-It's a Stamp Thing



Lynn Put - The Queen's Scene


Jodi Collins - Stamping A Latte






Would you like an opportunity to be in our SPOTlight? 
Link your card before Thursday evening and we'll choose one of our favorites to showcase on Friday. 

Please add the direct link to your entry below - This is a never ending link-up.

Friday, November 20, 2015

Sweet Sunday SPOTlight {SSSC295}!


Hi everyone!  Happy Friday!

It's time to announce the Sweet Sunday SPOTlight Stamper for our current sketch, SSSC295!  Check out this GORGEOUS creation from Rosemary D!  

The candy cane stripes the glittery tree, the double sentiment panel.  SIGH SIGH SIGH!  This card is a BEAUTY for sure!!!  We love it!


Rosemary, be sure to grab the Sweet Sunday SPOTlight Badge for your blog!

Thanks to all of you that have played along with us this week!  We will be back on Sunday with a new sketch to spark your creativity!

Have a great Friday!

~The Sweet Sunday Sketch Stampers~