Jan 09 2009

A New Year……A New Challenge…..with a prize!!!

Published by Makeesha at 10:37 am under Cards, Keesh's Challenges, Scrapbooking, Sketch Challenges

Hi everyone!

Well at the end of last year we all took a break from the weekly Challenge that I set. I know I have enjoyed the break, and I hope you have too!

But now that it is a New Year, it is time for New Challenges! I have loads planned, and I really hope you will join me weekly on the Challenge journey!

This may sound super corny, and a bit of a plug for you to participate, but I can really look back and see that participating in Challenges has really expanded my Stamping skills, got me to get outside my comfort zone often, which is turn has made me to be able to stamp different in different styles etc…. If you come away from Case-ing everyones work, and having to challenge yourself to come up with it yourself, you actually will be amazed that you CAN DO IT! And once more you get a really good buzz out of it being “your creation” not someone else’s that you have copied.

So I hope that is just a little bit of encouragement for you to want to play along with the challenges. I am sure you will be amazed at yourself :)

Now what is a New Year and a New Challenge without something special to go along with it hey! I have a special gift lined up for the best entry for this weeks Challenge.

We are starting the Year off with a Sketch I have created. I have used this sketch numerous times, and I think you will enjoy this one:

Here are the creations I have made using this sketch:

For this first card I have used the new A Happy Heart Stamp set from the Summer mini catalog. The colours, are Real red, Regal rose, Pretty in Pink, and Whisper white. I have used red brads, pink gingham ribbon, paper piercing and glitter for embellishment.

 Here I have created a scrapbook page using the Crew Boys Scrapbooking kit. I have used Basic grey, Bashful blue, Pumpkin pie, and Whisper white for the colours. Then the embellishments are from the Scrapbooking kit, a Pumpkin marker for the journaling, and some striped pumpkin, and wide bashful blue ribbon as well.

Then very last of all I have created this card using one of the brand new Sale-a-bration Free stamp sets! The colours are Rose red, Sage shadow, Regal rose, and Whisper white. I have two-step stamped the little flowers and leaves, and the greeting stamp is from the Think Happy Thoughts stamp set. I have used a strip of the wide Rose red ribbon tied off at the bottom, along with some Rose red brads and glitter for embellishment.

How do you play?

If you would love to play along with the Sketch Challenge for this week. All you need to do is to make your creation, then upload it to your blog, or public forum (like Splitcoast Stampers) and then add a comment under this post with you name and the link to your project.

Please have your projects linked by 11:59pm on Thursday the 15th January. I will judge the winner, and upload the winning entry here as well as all the links to the other entries on Friday the 16th January.

And a winning prize??!!

Since it is the first Challenge of the year, I would like to get you all excited and ready to play! I have a beautiful tin of Flower Fusion up for grabs for the winning entry. So be sure to play, so you don’t miss the opportunity to win!

If you have any questions or comments, please let me know.

I soooooo totally look forward to seeing your creations!

Happy Stamping!

Love Keesh

53 Responses to “A New Year……A New Challenge…..with a prize!!!”

  1. # Kristy Youngon 09 Jan 2009 at 11:23 am

    YAY!!!!!! SHE’S BACK! I think I will have a play with this challenge now!

  2. # Jacquelineon 09 Jan 2009 at 12:40 pm

    Well, as you know, I have not one SU item in my stash or home doh!!! (oh sorry I have a black Stazon ink pad rofll) but I will use what i have and make a start on cardmaking.

    You obviously had a wonderful time dreaming up challenges and creative wonders for us while away. hehe

  3. # Natashaon 09 Jan 2009 at 1:32 pm

    Great sketch and gorgeous examples as usual! I’m looking forward to playing again

  4. # Jacintaon 09 Jan 2009 at 10:28 pm

    Glad to see your back! I’ve been visiting this blog daily waiting for a challenge. I can’t wait to play.

    –Cinta

  5. # melanieon 10 Jan 2009 at 12:45 am

    Great sketch, I love visiting your blog :)

  6. # Kristy Youngon 10 Jan 2009 at 2:04 am

    Hey here is my entry so much fun! http://youngstamper.blogspot.com/2009/01/keesh-sketch-challenge.html

  7. # Leahon 10 Jan 2009 at 4:53 am

    Great sketch Makessha, thanks. Love your examples.
    Here’s mine.

    http://stampinwithleah.blogspot.com/2009/01/makeeshas-sketch-challenge.html

  8. # Karenon 10 Jan 2009 at 5:47 am

    Hey Keesh! I hope to play along tomorrow at some point!
    I love this sketch challenge!

    Luv K

  9. # Gemmaon 10 Jan 2009 at 6:02 am

    Hi Makeesha

    Here’s my entry into this week’s challenge! First time I have ever entered the many challenges that appear on the web (forced me to finally set up my blog just so I could enter!). Anyway here it is..
    http://gemmacoumbe.blogspot.com

    Thanks Gemma

  10. # Shazza Bishopon 10 Jan 2009 at 10:27 pm

    Hi Makeesha!

    This is my first challenge ever! I have been inspired by your blog for so long, I thought it fitting that I attempt one of your challenges. I also have a newly formed blog, if you would like to take a peak. If you leave a comment I would be stoked!!

    Cheers for now,
    Shazza

  11. # Ange Kellyon 11 Jan 2009 at 1:58 am

    Hi Keesh

    Glad you had a wonderful break & welcome back! Here is my card for this week

    http://angeliquekelly.blogspot.com/2009/01/makeeshas-sketch-challenge.html

    Ange :)

  12. # Karenon 11 Jan 2009 at 2:06 am

    Hey Keesh - just uploaded mine to my blog now!

    Just incase you forget where to find me (lol)……………
    http://www.luvtostamp.blogspot.com

    Luv K

  13. # Paula Funstonon 11 Jan 2009 at 2:37 am

    Hi Keesh,

    Thanks for the challange, it was a challenge for me, I really struggled with it and still am not very happy with what I’ve done but I’m hoping the 3rd card I finish off tonight will be my favourite. Anyway it has been fun to challenge myself and you can find my cards for this challenge at

    http://preciosodesigns.blogspot.com/2009/01/keesh-sketch-challenge-kristina-werner.html

    Thanks,

    Paula

  14. # Judyon 11 Jan 2009 at 7:45 am

    Hi Makeesha

    This is my first attempt at a challenge. Your comments about needing to push your yourself out of the comfort zone of Case-ing others’ work really spoke to me. Here is the link to my effort:

    http://www.splitcoaststampers.com/gallery/showgallery.php?cat=500&ppuser=208829

    Judy.

  15. # Amy Flemingon 11 Jan 2009 at 9:28 am

    Thanks so much for the sketch!!! I am sure it takes alot of work!
    looking forward to many more to come :)
    I am not sure if this card gives your sketch justice but here it is anyway.

    http://meandmistamps.blogspot.com/2009/01/makeeshas-sketch.html

  16. # Liam Pon 11 Jan 2009 at 10:09 am

    I have always wanted to enter your challenges and I always missed out on the cut off so I thought I will definitely try it in the new year. Thanks for the challenge I had lots of fun creating it.

    http://inspirestampin.blogspot.com/2009/01/inkspiration-challenge.html

    regards

    Liam

  17. # Mel Hanlonon 11 Jan 2009 at 11:21 am

    Thanks for another great challenge, Keesh! Glad I could play along before I head back to work tomorrow!
    http://melhanlon.blogspot.com

  18. # Kellie Winnellon 11 Jan 2009 at 11:44 am

    Hi there Makeesha,

    I loved the sketch it was a fantastic challenge and really made me have to think a bit outside my little box I have up, haha…

    Here is mine….
    http://www.kelliewinnell.com.au/?p=600

  19. # Zarnaon 11 Jan 2009 at 12:41 pm

    Perfect timing, I needed something to get me back into the swing of cardmaking after Christmas!

    http://zarnasworld.blogspot.com/2009/01/back-in-saddle.html

  20. # Ramona Michalukon 11 Jan 2009 at 1:03 pm

    Hi Keesh,

    Thanks for this sketch challenge. I’ve taken you up on it and added a little ‘twist’ . Hope you like what I’ve done with this one.

    I had great fun doing it and hope to play around with more of your challenges when you post them.

    ‘Bye for now.

    Ramona

  21. # Liamon 11 Jan 2009 at 8:55 pm

    Hi Keesh,

    Hope I can play along with the new challenge. I always have wanted to play along last year but always missed the cut off.

    My entry is
    http://inspirestampin.blogspot.com/2009/01/inkspiration-challenge.html

    thank you for the challenge.

    Liam

  22. # Tracey Oldon 11 Jan 2009 at 9:16 pm

    Great sketch. I have just started doing all the challenges I can find and I must say I am loving it. Thanks for the sketch It was fun to have a play.
    my entry:
    http://astamperstouch.blogspot.com/2009/01/makeeshas-sketch.html

  23. # Valerie Durhamon 12 Jan 2009 at 3:18 am

    Makeesha -
    I so love your work! I love to use sketches, so it’s great to find someone challenging others to use their sketches! Here is my interpretation of your sketch - I used ALL scraps to make these cards! I, too, used Kristina Werner’s colors for these cards as well. Thanks for your inspiration!

    http://valeriedurham.blogspot.com/2009/01/2-more-challenges.html

  24. # Chantelleon 12 Jan 2009 at 4:40 am

    Hey Keesh, great to have these weekly challenges back. I had fun with this sketch. Thanks heaps x
    http://chan3boys.blogspot.com.

  25. # Louiseon 12 Jan 2009 at 7:04 am

    Here’s mine!http://handmadebylou.blogspot.com/2009/01/keeshs-sketch-challenge.html

  26. # Danion 12 Jan 2009 at 8:06 am

    Hi Keesh,

    So good to have you back on the ball and posting challenges again I always love to see what you have up your sleeve!

    Thanks soooo much for this weeks challenge I had alot of fun and it got off the lounge for a bit which was a nice change! I’m so over being sick!

    Here’s a link to my cards

    http://danifender.blogspot.com/2009/01/keesh-challenge.html

    Dani

  27. # Kim Ron 12 Jan 2009 at 10:53 am

    Hi Makeesha

    Love what you did with the sketch. This was way cool to do.
    Look forward to the next one
    Heres my entry:
    http://inkinfun.blogspot.com

  28. # Kathryn Mangelsdorfon 12 Jan 2009 at 11:34 am

    Hi Makeesha
    I view your blog regularly but have never made one of your sketches, but as I am holidays I have had the time to make some cards over the last couple of weeks, so here is my link to my card -
    http://klm55.blogspot.com/2009/01/makeesha-sketch-challenge.html
    I loved your examples and your cards they provide lots of inspiration.

  29. # Eliseon 12 Jan 2009 at 11:52 am

    Hi Keesh, welcome back-we missed you!!! What a great sketch to kick off the new year with. Hopefully I can link it up now…I created a blog as a New Years reso with the hopes it would make me do some of the challenges I come across, so far so good!
    here’s my card http://www.ifonlyihadtimeforthis.blogspot.com/2009/01/makeeshas-new-year-sketch.html

  30. # Sarah-Jane Kale'on 12 Jan 2009 at 2:36 pm

    Hi Keesh!!!

    Aren’t you proud.. I managed to sit down and make a card for your challenge. Hope you like it.

    Here it is :- http://sarah-janekale.blogspot.com/2009/01/challenge-from-keesh.html

    Sarah
    xx

  31. # Trudion 12 Jan 2009 at 7:08 pm

    I’m loving this sketch, thanks for your lovely comments. Here’s my entry.
    http://madebyme79.blogspot.com/2009/01/3-posts-in-one-day.html

  32. # marishaon 13 Jan 2009 at 2:54 am

    thanks for the inspiration keesh-
    you made me really go out of my comfort zone!
    my first uploads onto SCS and linking and stuff
    it was fun and i enjoyed your challenge! :)
    http://www.splitcoaststampers.com/gallery/showphoto.php?photo=1191450&cat=500&ppuser=163688

  33. # Sarahon 13 Jan 2009 at 5:39 am

    I’ve been so slack with both blogging and stamping lately that this challenge finally got me back in the swing of things with both of them! Thanks for the inspiration, Makeesha :)

    Here’s my card.. http://www.indecisiveme.com/?p=293

  34. # Helenon 13 Jan 2009 at 9:18 am

    Hi Keesh, I hope you had a great Christmas and New Year. Love your examples for this first challenge, especially the scrapbooking page. You make it look so easy. Here is my attempt. Chook

    http://chooksscrap.blogspot.com/2009/01/makeeshas-sketch-challenge-no-1-2009.html

  35. # Amy Flemingon 13 Jan 2009 at 10:13 am

    I ended up making another card I really didn’t like the other card!!! thanks for your lovely comments!!
    Hope you are having a lovely night!!
    Here is the link….

    http://meandmistamps.blogspot.com/2009/01/makeeshas-sketch_13.html

  36. # Mandy Schilleron 13 Jan 2009 at 11:15 am

    Hey Keesh

    Welcome back! I have been missing the weekly challenges!
    You can find mine here
    http://mandyschiller.blogspot.com

    Thanks heaps
    Mandyxx

  37. # Jacintaon 13 Jan 2009 at 8:16 pm

    So I finally had the chance to participate in this challenge. I hope you like my card!

    Here it is.
    http://www.crushed-melon.net/2009/01/makeesha-sketch-challenge/

    –Jacinta

  38. # KimBon 13 Jan 2009 at 11:50 pm

    HI Makeesha,

    well I am trying again to link the photo. Firstly I wanted to say I’ve been checking your blog for the last fewmoinths and you do lovely work - so thank. You inspired me to start of the year by being more participative - so here is my challenge card the first one I’ve ever uploaded to Splitcoasters! What a way to start 2009.

    Thanks Kim

    http://www.splitcoaststampers.com/gallery/showphoto.php?photo=1191601

  39. # Ros Oakeson 14 Jan 2009 at 1:48 am

    Love the sketch Kesh! Here’s my spin on it…
    http://rosoakes.blogspot.com/

  40. # Robynon 14 Jan 2009 at 3:20 am

    Here is my card. I really struggled with it- but one thing I have learnt about myself since taking up stamping- I am a lot more stubborn than I thought I was !!! LOL!!!

  41. # Robynon 14 Jan 2009 at 3:22 am

    Sorry ! Forgot the link ! Doh!
    http://rainbowsbyrobyn.blogspot.com/2009/01/keeshs-challenge_14.html

  42. # Chantell Randallon 14 Jan 2009 at 5:35 am

    Hi Makeesha,
    Thank you for posting Challenges for us. We love them you know? Here is my entry - using the Bleaching Technique.
    Cheers Chantell
    http://crandall-stamper.blogspot.com/2009/01/new-year-challenge.html

  43. # Judyon 14 Jan 2009 at 7:22 am

    This week I thought I would be clever and combine your challenge with Mel’s challenge, thinking that that it would be easy but I was sooo wrong. Don’t think I will do that again.

    Here is my entry for this week.
    http://hookedonstamping.blogspot.com/2009/01/mels-makeeshas-weekly-challenge.html

  44. # Leonieon 14 Jan 2009 at 9:38 am

    Thanks for the great challenge, I loved playing along, here is my entry:
    http://astampersworld.blogspot.com/2009/01/makeeshas-sketch-challengemy-first-one.html

    Leonie

  45. # Nicoleon 14 Jan 2009 at 10:24 am

    WOW! So many entries this time! Must be the prize! LOL! Here is mine, thatnks for the inspiration!

    http://stampingdownunder.wordpress.com/2009/01/14/im-back/

  46. # Zarnaon 14 Jan 2009 at 10:54 am

    Loved it so much I had to play again:

    http://zarnasworld.blogspot.com/2009/01/another-for-keeshs-challenge.html

  47. # Natashaon 14 Jan 2009 at 12:35 pm

    I really like this sketch Keesh! Here’s my link - there are 2 for you to choose from:
    http://natashamurraystamping.blogspot.com/2009/01/makeeshas-sketch-and-leahs-colours.html

    Good luck choosing with so many entries!

    T

  48. # Jacquelineon 14 Jan 2009 at 1:55 pm

    OMG ! Keesh you are going to have a hard time this year I can see choosing a winner each week.

    Glad you got mine - internet up and running - now how do i get this thing to download from the phone rofl.

    Going to be a Great year Keesh.

  49. # Tracyon 15 Jan 2009 at 3:46 am

    Hi Keesh…
    I hope i’ve got this in on time… Here is my entry for your challenge, i’ve created a scrap page…
    http://tracsscrapdesigns.blogspot.com/2009/01/keeshs-sketch-challenge.html
    Thanks for looking… Tracy :-)

  50. # Lindaon 15 Jan 2009 at 4:44 am

    Ok, I gave this one a go… really like this sketch and will probably use it again. Thanks Makeesha!

    http://lhiggins.blogspot.com/2009/01/live-your-dream.html

  51. # Louon 15 Jan 2009 at 11:13 am

    Hey Keesh. Loving all your new stuff and your enthusiasm.

    Here’s my card.

    Lou
    xo

  52. # Louon 15 Jan 2009 at 11:14 am

    Ooops, forgot the link

    http://stamp2it.com/?p=201

  53. # Andreaon 16 Jan 2009 at 2:01 am

    hi Makeesha, I did my challenge last night and forgot to link it here. well better late than never. you can find it on my blog at
    http://creatingcardswithandrea.blogspot.com/2009/01/sketch-challenge.html
    have a great day Andrea

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