Monday, January 21, 2008

Technostamper's Monday Lunchtime Sketch Challenge #1

Welcome to this new weekly event! Each and every Monday at noon (EST) I will be posting a sketch and challenging you to use it for inspiration for a project. You can make a card, scrapbook page, gift bag or whatever strikes your fancy. The only rule is to share your creations (grin). You can upload your sample to your blog or anywhere else that you choose and then just leave a link in the comments so we can all see and let you know how wonderful your creation is! If you upload to Splitcoaststamper's please use the TSSC1 in your keyword section so that it will show up in a search. Hope you will play!

I do have a wonderful group of 10 plus women that I am sending the sketch to early so that I can give you direct links to other samples for your initial inspiration so be sure to scroll to the end to see all the links!

And now for this weeks sketch.......

And my card for the challenge....





I adore this little mouse so of course I am gonna want to be using him way after Valentine's day so I needed to find more uses for him that did not include a big heart! This is my first attempt. He really could be holding anything at all! The possibilities are endless.

Stamps used: Happy Hearts Day, SAB Birthday Whimsy and the retired Simple Saying II

Card stock: So Saffron, Bashful Blue, Chocolate Chip, Whisper White and Cutie Pie dp

Ink: Basic Black. Chocolate Chip and Bashful Blue

Accessories: markers, watercolor pencils, blender pen and scallop square punch.
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Now if that don't inspire you I don't know what will. Please share with us what you create with this sketch by posting a link on the comments to this post. And once again if you upload to SCS please use the keywords TSSC1 Hope you have a wonderful Monday -- I am off to eat lunch (a bit early)
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24 comments:

  1. AnonymousJanuary 21, 2008 at 11:55 AM

    Beautiful card and sketch Mary Jo!
    Hugs and smiles

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  2. M.E. GreeneJanuary 21, 2008 at 11:55 AM

    Fun! I love sketch challenges, and I love your blog, so this will be something fun to look forward to each week. I'll get right on it and post it to my blog. :o) -Marie

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  3. Valerie ByrnesJanuary 21, 2008 at 12:21 PM

    I just saw your sketch and the cards at Lisa's and Pat's blogs.
    I Love it, so simple but elegant and versatile. I can't wait to get to my work table and give it a go.

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  4. rozie640January 21, 2008 at 12:22 PM

    Thanks MJ for giving me the push I need to get stamping again! Loved your sketch and I see I am in excellent company. Great job ladies!

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  5. Pat HuntoonJanuary 21, 2008 at 12:56 PM

    Oh that is just adorable! Love the masking and love being part of the sketch challenge!

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  6. AnonymousJanuary 21, 2008 at 1:02 PM

    I love your card Mary Jo! Thanks for the great sketch

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  7. Kerry D-CJanuary 21, 2008 at 1:17 PM

    This card is fabtastic! Thanks for letting me join in on the challenge...hopefully I am on the path to getting my mojo back. :)

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  8. Lisa SomervilleJanuary 21, 2008 at 2:09 PM

    Great card Mary Jo! Thanks for the weekly Sketch Challenge

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  9. Basement StamperJanuary 21, 2008 at 3:43 PM

    Great card Mary Jo and that paper is one of my favorites and I'm so NOT a bright colored girl! Thanks for letting me join the challenge group!

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  10. Claudia PerryJanuary 21, 2008 at 4:17 PM

    Mary Jo thanks for having me - I just wanted to let you know that I like your card and uploaded one to my blog too: http://stampingincolumbusga.blogspot.com/

    Claudia

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  11. Gerrie JohnnicJanuary 21, 2008 at 9:23 PM

    Great challenge, I just had to join in. You can see mine at www.iwork4stamps2.blogspot.com

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  12. AnonymousJanuary 21, 2008 at 9:42 PM

    Thanks for the sketch challenge. I love sketch challenges because you feel like you are copying, but still have the ability to be creative.

    Here is the link to my sample.
    http://www.stampwithjulie.com/

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  13. Amy CaraluzziJanuary 21, 2008 at 10:26 PM

    Hi Mary Jo! I missed the deadline, but still playing along...see mine at http://amycara.blogspot.com/ THANKS! :-) Amy

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  14. IdaJanuary 22, 2008 at 12:48 AM

    Hey, I decided to play along today. You can see my card here:

    http://faithartistry.blogspot.com

    This was really fun and I love your card and the sketch as well.
    Ida :o)

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  15. BekahJanuary 22, 2008 at 8:31 PM

    I love sketch challenges and it will be fun to play along with a new one! Is there a "time limit" to your Monday Lunchtime challenges?

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  16. Kimm BTJanuary 22, 2008 at 9:38 PM

    I'd love to play along! Thanks for the sketch.. here is my card-
    http://ephesian25stamps.blogspot.com/
    Kimm BT

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  17. KarenJanuary 23, 2008 at 9:16 AM

    great sketch and super cute card!!

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  18. AnonymousJanuary 23, 2008 at 8:34 PM

    Thanks for a great challenge Mary Jo! My little card using it is here: http:/www.inkblocks.blogspot.com

    ~ Nancy - inkblocks

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  19. AnonymousJanuary 24, 2008 at 1:06 AM

    Hello Mary Jo:

    My friend Rose Kerry told me about your challenge and I decided to play. I posted my card on SCS and will post it on my blog as well.

    here is the link for scs
    http://www.splitcoaststampers.com/gallery/showgallery.php?cat=732

    Thanks
    Tai

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  20. AnonymousJanuary 24, 2008 at 4:14 PM

    Oh, just couldn't resist making one more card using your great sketch Mary Jo!! Thanks for providing the entertainment this week LOL My other card is here also http://www.inkblocks.blogspot.com

    ~Nancy - inkblocks :o)

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  21. LisaJanuary 25, 2008 at 3:57 PM

    Good to see another sketch challenge out there. It helped me to make this card. Posted at:

    http://arctic-living.blogspot.com/

    Jan. 25, 2008

    Thanks!
    Lisa

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  22. AnonymousJanuary 26, 2008 at 9:46 AM

    Love your mouse holding the gift!

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  23. MelissaSJanuary 26, 2008 at 4:28 PM

    Here's my late entry for your Monday sketch. I actually did complete it Thursday, but didn't get to post until today...
    http://whatdoyouink.blogspot.com/2008/01/make-wish.html

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  24. AnonymousJanuary 27, 2008 at 10:05 PM

    Hi Mary Jo! I love working with sketches, and this seemed perfect for a card for my SAB sampler. I have posted it on my blog

    http://www.scrapnextras.com/scrapnextras/2008/01/sale-a-bration.html

    I hope that works.

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