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June 30, 2008

BETTER LATE THAN NEVER - MY VERY FIRST SKETCH AND BLOG CANDY!!!!

***THIS POST TO REMAIN ON TOP UNTIL JUNE 30th***
Please scroll down for newer posts - I wouldn't want you to miss anything!!!!!!!

Hi all! Well, after getting 11 (sheets, towels, clothes, rugs, etc.) loads of laundry done, my house put back together, and myself back in a routine, I think I am ready to stamp again - LOL! I tell ya, going away for one week really threw me out of my routine but it was SOOOOOO worth it!!! So, I belong to this fabulous group known as SBS9 and each month we take turns hosting a sketch. Last night I decided to go on over and check out who had the sketch for this month and well, it's me (I was so embarrassed that I forgot!) So, today I taught myself how to do a sketch in Photoshop Elements and managed to come up with something - except my sample which is coming later - LOL! It is a fairly simple sketch but I see lots of potential for beautiful creations with it so show me what you have! The Sketch is for everyone who wishes to participate AND if you link your take on the sketch here, at the end of the month I will enter your name for blog candy!!! Whoohoo! So, wanna see what you are going to receive? Well, here it is! You will win a mini scrapbook album, two packs of clear stamps, one pack of buttons, some flower embellishments, plain tags for you to decorate, a pack of four already decorated mini tags, a whole book full of rub-ons, two spools of ribbon, a pack of wire words, and some metal embellishments!! And, who knows, maybe I will throw in something else before the month is over *wink* - there seems to be something missing to me - LOL! So, what you do you have to do! Well, leave a comment with a link to your take on the sketch! And, if you do not have a blog, send it to me via email because I don't want anyone to feel they cannot participate! Have fun and be gentle with me, this IS my first attempt at a sketch and I am no means a pro - teehee!!!
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45 comments:

  1. MarilynJune 3, 2008 at 4:20 PM

    I've got to try this sketch out Alex! I'll get to work on it. You did a great job with this one for the first time around - I've wondered what program you use to draw the sketchs - I don't have Photoshop but I am thinking I could really use it. Thanks for inspiring!

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  2. Denise GJune 3, 2008 at 5:24 PM

    Nice sketch. Your blog is fantastic. I just don't know you keep up with it.

    Thank you for sharing.
    Denise G.

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  3. Alhambra ClubJune 3, 2008 at 5:35 PM

    This looks like such a fun sketch, I hope to try it, don't enter me for blog candy. Will send you a link when I get a card done, hopefully this weekend

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  4. ChrisJune 3, 2008 at 6:02 PM

    great sketch, alex!! i'll have to make something this weekend!!! i'm not there cuz my loan for gas money was turned down...waiting for my sugar daddy to give me my allowance!!! LMAO

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  5. Tracy.HJune 3, 2008 at 6:19 PM

    Looks like a fun sketch, Alex! I will give this one a shot this week sometime...I will be back. ;0)

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  6. DianeJune 3, 2008 at 7:00 PM

    What an awesome sketch Alex,I'm going to have to give it a try!!

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  7. AnonymousJune 3, 2008 at 8:41 PM

    Nice sketch sweet thing! Glad you had fun on your trip...it always feels good to get your house back in order, doesn't it?

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  8. Denise ~ Paper PonderingsJune 3, 2008 at 8:59 PM

    Woooweee...I see lots in this sketch. It's great!

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  9. RisaJune 3, 2008 at 9:21 PM

    I'm going to work on this sketch tomorrow evening Alex. You did a great job on your first sketch and your candy is awesome! Thank you for sharing.
    malieta:)

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  10. NatalieJune 4, 2008 at 12:12 AM

    Great sketch Alex, I look forward to trying this out. x

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  11. AnonymousJune 4, 2008 at 2:04 AM

    I have never done a sketch eva but I think I just might do yours. Why? cause its a cool sketch and cause its yours!

    PS this word verification hates me, truly, is is determined to make my life miserable!

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  12. Debbie YatesJune 4, 2008 at 4:07 AM

    Yor sketch look slike fun - can't wait to play with it!!!

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  13. WendyJune 4, 2008 at 8:24 AM

    Fun sketch! Love the card you did for it, too!

    Have a great day!
    Wendy
    SBS9

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  14. Shannon McGannJune 4, 2008 at 1:46 PM

    This is a great sketch! I can't wait to try it. Good job!

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  15. AnonymousJune 5, 2008 at 2:00 PM

    I think your sketch is fine. If you wanted to give it a little more, perhaps you could add something diagonal from the lower left to the upper right. Or possible over lap the 2 large rectangles. But I am sure many creative geniuses could make beautiful cards from your sketch as it is.

    Swedie

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  16. ReginaJune 5, 2008 at 8:46 PM

    I am new to your site and I am so glad I found it.
    I will check out the sketch and hope I have time to make a card! Thanks for the chance!

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  17. LesliJune 5, 2008 at 8:54 PM

    How fun Alex - I hope you get lots of entries!!!

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  18. AnonymousJune 6, 2008 at 3:49 AM

    Okay Alex, my card is completed and posted. Big question????? I have it linked to your site but is there anything else I am suppossed to do? This is the first time I have ever done one of these.

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  19. AnonymousJune 6, 2008 at 5:17 PM

    Alex, here is the link to my sketch challenge
    http://lifesrailroadtracks.blogspot.com/2008/06/sketch-card-and-i-overdid-it.html

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  20. papel1June 6, 2008 at 9:35 PM

    I love these challenges....my second one. So check my blog to see what I came up with.
    Judy

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  21. Shannon McGannJune 7, 2008 at 2:08 PM

    Yay! I finally had a chance to do the sketch! Here's what I came up with. Thanks for the chance to win some yummy candy!
    http://stamptillyoucramp.blogspot.com/2008/06/more-blossoms.html

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  22. MannaJune 7, 2008 at 2:31 PM

    What a great sketch, Alex!Here's my card. I have the masculine one done too but still have to take a photo. Will post that soon!

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  23. MannaJune 8, 2008 at 7:36 AM

    Here is my other card for this sketch, Alex. Hope you like it. Thanks again for the great sketch!

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  24. suzannJune 8, 2008 at 2:10 PM

    This is a great sketch and one that I will have to do!

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  25. Pat HuntoonJune 9, 2008 at 7:15 AM

    I don't need to enter for the blog candy, I just wanted to let you know that this was the first time I have been on your blog and your work is great!
    pat huntoon

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  26. SharonJune 9, 2008 at 6:37 PM

    Hmmm! Great challenge, I'll give it a try. By the way, I love your crab card. He's so cute!! Take care!

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  27. AnonymousJune 9, 2008 at 7:18 PM

    Joan said:I think that this sketch will be a fun one to work with. I really enjoy all of your cards that you post for us; they help me stay motivated. I do not have a blog, but I come to yours almost every day. Thanks so much. Your blog candy looks great also.

    Joan
    gjgarlough@aol.com
    Maple Grove, MN.

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  28. RisaJune 9, 2008 at 8:25 PM

    Hey Alex,
    Thank you for the fun sketch and the inspiration! I have made a card for your sketch and I have it posted on my blog.
    One of these days I'm gonna have to learn how make sketches with my Photshop feature.
    Once again thank you for the inspiration!
    malieta:)
    http://malieta-lifessimplepleasures.blogspot.com/

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  29. DeborahJune 9, 2008 at 10:56 PM

    My card is posted! Sorry about the link! Opps! Alex's First Challenge post. Thanks Alex! Hugs, Deb

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  30. KimJune 10, 2008 at 8:28 AM

    What a great sketch!! Hope I get a chance to play along!

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  31. LyzzydeeJune 10, 2008 at 12:47 PM

    nice sketch, I'll try and have a go

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  32. Erin...June 11, 2008 at 10:46 AM

    Yippie!!! I got to play around with your super sketch!!! It's on my blog today:)

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  33. Lou SimsJune 12, 2008 at 12:39 PM

    Hi Alex,

    Whoops - forgot to leave a link here - thanks for reminding me!

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  34. ~Denise Lynn~June 12, 2008 at 1:30 PM

    This was a fun sketch Alex! My card is on my blog...
    http://denisesstampingpage.blogspot.com/

    See you tomorrow for our Friday challenge! :)

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  35. a portland grannyJune 12, 2008 at 3:11 PM

    I finished my sketch! When you get to my blog, click on sassafras and gingerbread to get to my card. Mine isn't very fancy. I am using it for my grandson's eighth graduation.

    Thanks for posting this challenge. It was fun!

    Joan

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  36. AnonymousJune 13, 2008 at 7:00 AM

    What a great blog you have!! :) I'll have to see about making something with that great sketch this weekend! THANKS!

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  37. suzannJune 15, 2008 at 6:52 PM

    Hi Alex! Love your sketch and my card is on my blog!

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  38. My Paper WorldJune 19, 2008 at 11:32 AM

    Hi Alex!
    I've had a great time catching up with your blog, you've made lots of gorgeous things!
    It feels so good to have a bit of time to surf at last!
    I love your sketch, and really hope that I find time to join in!
    Hugs!
    Nicola xx

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  39. Claremont First WardJune 21, 2008 at 6:35 AM

    This is such a great idea. Your stamping abilities are remarkable! Thanks so much for stopping by my blog. I hope you'll return often.

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  40. SharonJune 21, 2008 at 1:37 PM

    So, I did your challenge and it was a fun one to do. Check it out on my blog. Have a great weekend.

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  41. TheAdorableJune 22, 2008 at 1:35 AM

    Nice sketch. Thank you for sharing
    Your blog is fantastic

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  42. Louise F NZJune 26, 2008 at 9:42 PM

    Finally I have gotten around to linking my card, thanks for the fab sketch.

    http://louisestoo.blogspot.com/2008/06/three-in-one-is-that-even-allowed.html

    Hugs
    Lou

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  43. AnonymousJune 27, 2008 at 11:33 AM

    Love the sketch. But I can't get it to link. Oh well!!!

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  44. JanineJune 28, 2008 at 8:50 AM

    Thanks for visiting my blog Alex... You have some amazing work on yours as well. Have a great weekend.

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  45. Kim MarieJuly 2, 2008 at 9:33 AM

    My sketch card is finally up, Alex...better late than never, right?! LOL!!

    http://frogoffaith.blogspot.com/2008/06/challenges-that-bless.html

    And the new sketch is up on MY blog...be sure to play!
    Kim Marie

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