Monday, March 10, 2008

Monday Lunchtime Sketch Challenge #8

Wow! Can you believe it has been eight weeks already! Time flies when you are having fun and I am having fun with these. It has been wonderful to see everyone's creations and as usual I thank you for participating. Hope you have fun with this one.


I made two cards for todays sketch and kept them both quite simple actually. This one uses the new set in the Occasions mini catalog called For Father. Is that dog not the most precious thing you ever seen? The inside of this card says ALREADY, because I am giving it to someone who is moving away. Other supplies used are: Chocolate Chip, Creamy Carmel and Whisper White card stock. Outlaw paper (retired), black brads, small and large oval punches, colored pencils and blender pen. Basic Black and Chocolate Chip ink.




This next card is of course my favorite set -- Pun Fun!. This is just such a useful set. I have made quite a few cards with it and have not even come close to running out of ideas. The base of this card is Basic Black followed by Whisper White, Basic Grey and then some dark Grey paper from Scrap in a Snap (yikes, that is a blast from the past). The "stink" is from the Bronc Buster set! I think it is so cute. I went over it with a clear gel pen to make it stand out more. The little flowers in the corner are pearly sequins with red brads in the middle. Other items used: Real Red card stock, small and large oval punches, word window punch, square scallop punch, ric rack ribbon, half pearl and Prima flower.





And now on to the other participants for this weeks sketch. These guys rock! You will want to check out each and every one of their blogs to see what they have in store for you this week.


Claudia at Stamping in Columbus, GA


Kerry at Three Clovers Designs


Lisa at Splendiferous Creations


Bev on Splitcoaststampers


Adair on Splitcoaststampers


Pat on the Technique Trail


As always I encourage you to play along. You can post it anywhere you want, you don't have to have a blog to play. If you post on Splitcoaststampers please use the keyword TSSC8. Don't forget to leave me a comment with the link so I can post it on here too. Can't wait to see what you come up with. And most importantly have fun.




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20 comments:

  1. Claudia PerryMarch 10, 2008 at 12:18 PM

    Both cards are GREAT - but I just love how you've used the word window punch with the ovals on the 2nd card!

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  2. AnonymousMarch 10, 2008 at 12:27 PM

    Great cards MJ~ I can't decide which one I like better.

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  3. AnonymousMarch 10, 2008 at 2:34 PM

    I really like both of these, Mary Jo! Great use of embellies!

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  4. Kerry D-CMarch 10, 2008 at 6:49 PM

    These are both darling! Love the stank coming from the skunk! heeheheeheeheheeee

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  5. LoriMarch 10, 2008 at 10:09 PM

    Great samples for your sketch! I really like this one--it's perfect for smaller images. Here's my version: http://inkingaloud.blogspot.com/2008/03/elzybells-hello.html

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  6. Valerie ByrnesMarch 10, 2008 at 11:18 PM

    Thanks for keeping the sketches coming! I love both your cards but I'm partial to the first one cuz I want to bring that doggie home, aw he so sweet.

    Here's my card for this week:
    http://pastperfected.blogspot.com/2008/03/sketch-challenge-and-hybrid-card.html

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  7. rozie640March 11, 2008 at 3:14 AM

    Both cards are adorable, that puppy card is so sweet!!! Great sketch.

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  8. Pat HuntoonMarch 11, 2008 at 7:20 AM

    OMG I just noticed the stink bomb the skunk left behind -- too funny! You are so creative!

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  9. Lisa SomervilleMarch 11, 2008 at 8:37 AM

    Great sketch this week - love the simplicity! Cute cards!

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  10. HettyMarch 11, 2008 at 3:49 PM

    Hello Mary Jo!
    I am having so much fun with my new stamp sets!! So here is my contribution for the sketch #8
    http://craftchaos.blogspot.com/2008/03/tss-challenge-7.html

    BTW I do love your rocket!!
    Happy crafting,
    Hetty

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  11. stampqueenMarch 11, 2008 at 7:33 PM

    I got time to play the last couple days - here's mine for this week - 2 accually :)
    www.stampqueen.blogspot.com/2008/03/playing-dress-up.html

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  12. Jennifer_GlitterInMyHairMarch 11, 2008 at 10:59 PM

    Love this sketch! Fabulous samples too - I was inspired! Here's one from me - I hope to make at least one more using this one (I'll be saving it for future use!):

    http://glitterinmyhair.blogspot.com/2008/03/triple-threat-challenge-card.html

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  13. Linda Coughlin, the funkie junkieMarch 12, 2008 at 12:07 AM

    Great sketch this week MaryJo
    Your cards are wonderful. I especially love the Pun Fun! I'm playing again this week. Here's a link to my card on SCS http://www.splitcoaststampers.com/gallery/photo/845819?limit=last1. Thanks for the challenge!

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  14. Amber PorterMarch 12, 2008 at 6:22 PM

    Here is my sketch!! Thanks!
    http://sassystamper.typepad.com/my_weblog/2008/03/i-stink-youre-s.html

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  15. Jennifer_GlitterInMyHairMarch 14, 2008 at 4:17 PM

    Have I mentioned that I LOVE this sketch?! It will definitely be getting future use around here. Here's another from me:

    http://glitterinmyhair.blogspot.com/2008/03/tssc8-afss8-naughty-fluffles.html

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  16. HeatherMarch 14, 2008 at 9:14 PM

    This was a fun sketch and just what I was looking for to use with the stitching that I did. http://stampdetails.blogspot.com/2008/03/double-challenge-card.html

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  17. Stampin_MelissaMarch 15, 2008 at 3:27 PM

    Whew! I didn't know if I would get this on my blog this week! Here is my take on your sketch. Thanks so much Mary Jo for the weekly inspiration!

    http://stampinmelissa.blogspot.com/2008/03/march-class-projects.html

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  18. AnitaMarch 16, 2008 at 5:32 PM

    I really enjoyed making the card for this challenge. Thanks for the sketch!

    http://stampinwithanita.com/?p=122

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  19. TerriMarch 16, 2008 at 9:01 PM

    Here's mine, http://terrbear38.blogspot.com/2008/03/mary-jos-lunchtime-sketch-week-8.html late as usual. You should probably just expect mine about this time from now on. :) Nice job on your samples. Thanks for another great sketch. I hope you are feeling better.

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  20. KellyMarch 20, 2008 at 1:26 AM

    Thanks for the inspiration. Here's my card: http://kelleast.blogspot.com/2008/03/cards-for-heroes.html

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