Jul 31 2009
Inkspirations Sketch Challenge # 11….
Hey there everyone,
A bit late today….no make that very late today! But better late than never right?
Just when you have your list of things to do, and planning, prepping and the like for the Stamp-a-thon, time gets away with you. I had hoped to put this post up right on time, but something cut into that time ( I will share later about that….
) and then I needed to be at the hall to set everything up for the Stamp-a-thon tomorrow! Talk about busy, busy, busy.
But I can happily say that it has all come together well. The 800+ project packs are all done, the tables set, the lunches organized, and hmmmmm better not tell you too much more! *wink*
So onto the fun Inkspiration challenge for this week! We are having fun with a Sketch this week, and I think it is a fun one!
I am sure you will agree that having Nancy Riley join us as a Guest Designer for this month has been FANTABULOUS! I know I was blown away by all of her creations this past month! A very BIG thank you Nancy for your wonderful creative projects each week, we have so enjoyed having you on the team, and of course hope you had fun too!
Here is your new sketch:
Here is my Sketch sample:
This card is created with a brand new stamp set and DSP for Australia that is being released tomorrow in the brand new Spring Mini catalog!!! I love it, and enjoyed having a play with it.
Now be sure to check out the Design Teams creations, because they will be nothing short of amazing!
Nancy - Guest designer
Want to play along? - here are some guidelines.
If you would like to play along, all you need to do is follow the directions:
1. Make your creation following the challenge ie, sketch, colour, or inspiration image.
2. Load your creation up onto your blog or a public viewing forum like Splitcoast Stampers, with a direct link back to the post on this website, so that others viewing the post will know where the challenge has come from, and it is courtesy to do so.
3. Then come back to this post so that you can add your name and link in the Mr. Linky!
You have until the Thursday the 6th August midnight to get your entries linked.
I will be annoucing the winner and honourable mention on Friday the 7th August.
I will attempt Mr Linky AGAIN, but if he still decides to stay on vacation, please just add your links in the comments section!
I haven’t managed to view all the this weeks creations because of commitments to the Stamp-a-thon, but as soon as I do, I will announce the winner and honourable mention!
I can’t wait to share with you all news of the Stamp-a-thon, and lets hope it is such a fabulous day, raising funds for the National Breast Cancer Foundation!!!
Have a great weekend!









i saw this om kirsty’s blog earlier, so i’ve already made a card for it!
strangely, i’m starting to like sketches - despite the fact that i often mutilate them beyond recognition…
Makeesha, THANK YOU THANK YOU THANK YOU for the honor of being your July Guest Designer!!!! I had a blast, and thoroughly enjoyed getting better acquainted with you and your awesome design team!
btw … your card is beautiful! You made the sketch look so natural!
oooooh, you guys are getting Great Friend and the Walk in the Park DSP?! Exciting!! I LOVE that stamp set! Your card is gorgeous, Keesh!
Is Nancy’s turn with us already over? Time flies too fast and I am always sad to see our guest stampers go!
I like what you did with the new mini set. I’ve seen people stamp some pretty sensational cards with this set, so I think you made a wise investment with this one…
Wishing you a big success with your event!
Have a nice weekend,
Cindy
Hi Keesh,
loved your card , the background DSP really sets off the grass and butterflies. I’m looking forward to having a go although I still haven’t got any idea where to start. Hope your Stamp a thon goes well and you have fun too!!
Love Kim
Good luck with it all Keesh. I’m sure all your hard work will reap wonderful rewards. Counting down the sleeps until IT…it’s 18 sleeps BTW, and I can’t wait to see you again!
xoxo
Wonderful card Keesh! Wishing you all the best for your stamp-a-thon - I’m sure it will be fantastic. Big Thanks for posting a sketch with all that you have going on!
Caroline
Argh it bugs me when I love what I see but can’t find the right words to explain why?!?! It could be the colours and how the layout compliments them (??)……whatever it is I really REALLY think this card is just GORGEOUS!! Maybe like Nancy said, you make it look so natural
Can I ask what the best way is to make those larger circles? I’ve noticed a few cards around that use the larger circle shape and I really like how it’s been used.
Take care,
Julie
Gorgeous card Keesh! of course. I love this stamp set and I’m fairly sure this card also fails the ugly test! LOL!!
I hope your stamp-a-thon was a huge success! I’m pretty sure it would have been!
It will also be very sad to see Nancy go! I love every last thing Nancy makes. She has what you call the crafty touch!
Love Kirsty
I hope your stamp-a-thon went off without a hitch & made lots of money. Good on you for doing such a great thing.
You’re card is fab, had planned on trying that set & papers for a sketch, but not after I saw how good yours was, LOL!!!
I’ve done a kids card instead. Wondered why it looked so ‘busy’ then realised it should’ve been a square. Oh well…
Here’s the link http://www.inkurablekrafter.blogspot.com/2009/08/choo-choo-challenge.html
Thanks again Keesh, hope you can have a relax tomorrow,
Fi xox
I got 3 of my downline over here last night and gave them all the sketch as their challenge. I’ve posted them all on my blog here:
http://stampingdownunder.wordpress.com/2009/08/02/keeshs-sketch-challenge-4/
I love your card, and clearly so did one of my downline as we both went for the same stamp set as you!
Love the card, Keesh! It’s so pretty and I’m a big fan of the stamp set plus the matching DSP. Here’s my entry for the challenge:
http://addicted-to-ink.blogspot.com/2009/08/inkspirations-sketch-challenge-11.html.
Thanks for another fab challenge!
I’ve been thinking of all you girls working at the stampathon this weekend. I hope all went well and you are not too exhausted. The Lord bless you for all your great work!
Love and blessings Terese.
Hi Keesh
Hope all is going well for you this w/e! Here’s my attempt at your challenge: http://carolinesstamppad.blogspot.com/2009/08/sketch-challenge-and-getting-ready-for.html
Thanks, I really enjoyed it! Also really love yours & the design team cards this week!
Caroline
Thanks for a wonderful sketch Keesh.
Here is my take on the sketch
http://scrapawayg3.blogspot.com/2009/08/makeesha-byls-sketch-challenge-11.html
The DT cards were all fabulous and inspirational.Love the glitter on the butterflies on your card. Pretty!
Have a great weekend
Gayatri
Great sketch Keesh!!! And your card is fantastic love it. I hope your stamp-a-thon went well:)
here is my card:
http://astamperstouch.blogspot.com/2009/08/makeeshas-sketch-11.html
You always make sketch’s look so easy!!
beautiful card Keesh!!
Have a fantastic weekend
Amy
Keesh - where do you get all your energy from? I shake my head in amazement. Love your card and the sketch looks inspiring - may get back to you on that,
Jo
Hi Keesh
Thanks for an amazing sketch, they are definitely my favourite inpiration challenges. I hope the stampathon went well yesterday, I look forward to hearing all about it when you have some time. Hopefully you got a chance to put your feet up and recuperate today.
Here is my card:
http://www.leeannebarry.com/2009/08/02/just-because/
Enjoy your week
Lee-Anne
Thanks for the sketch! Have a great Sunday here… almost Monday over there
Hi Keesh!
Boy, that Mr.Linky is sure taking a looooooong vacation! Hope he’s having a fun time as he’s sure making your life difficult I am sure! ;o) Thanks for another fabby sketch, here is my card http://robbynw.blogspot.com/2009/08/spcc-8-inkspirations-sketch-challenge.html Have a great day!
RobbynW
Always love your sketches, thanks.
http://stampinwithleah.blogspot.com/2009/08/inkspirations-sketch-challenge-11.html
Leah
Last time I tried to leave this link wordpress decided I was spam so I’ll try again!
Beautiful sketch! I had heaps of fun with this one http://zarnasworld.blogspot.com/2009/08/makeeshas-sketch-challenge-11-thank-you.html
Thanks for so much Inkspiration over the last few months, so much that I just had to try this out. I love that new Stamp set you chose. Here is my link
http://www.lv2stampandscrap.blogspot.com
Hi Keesh, just wanted to say that I am a follower of your blog and love all of your creations.
This is my first time to take part in one of your challenges and I am thrilled at my creation.
I will be looking forward to posting my Christmas cards this year!!!
Hope you had a terrific Stamp-a-thon, Keesh! Would love to attend one of your events one day. I found this a challenging sketch -your sample is as gorgeous as ever! Here’s my creation:
http://stampedecards.blogspot.com/2009/08/new-favourites-for-inspirations-sketch.html
Awesome sketch Keesh - knew what I was going to do as soon as I saw it! I love your card and all it’s elements & colours. Thanks for the inspiration!!
http://chellecrafts.wordpress.com/2009/08/03/keeshs-sketch-11/
Keesh - forgot to say that I hope that the Stamp-a-Thon all went well without any hitches!
Another awesome challenge for us to play with Keesh! I hope the stamp-a-thon was super successful and raised a packet of money for Breast Cancer Research.
Here is my entry for this weeks challange;
http://createwithnicki.wordpress.com/2009/08/03/keeshs-sketch-challenge/
Enjoy relaxing and finishing up your book and I’m looking forward to hearing all about the weekend when you are all rested up
Got it done before I leave for Convention - whew! Not your typical holiday card, I know. Great sketch and thanks for the challenge!
http://artisticavenger.wordpress.com/2009/08/03/holiday-hullaballoo/
Wow Keesh you are one busy lady.
Glad the Stamp-A-Thon went well.
I decided not to do a square card so I hope that’s ok.
Thanks again for a great sketch.
http://debdarby.wordpress.com/2009/08/04/inkspirations-sketch-challenge-11/
Hey Keesh!
Thanks for this weeks sketch it is fantastic, I love it! I will probably be back because I have loads of ideas floating around in my head. But here is the link
http://mandyschiller.blogspot.com/2009/08/keeshs-sketch-challenge.html
Thanks heaps
Take Care
Mandyxx
Hey Keesh!
Loved the sketch, come check out what I came up with!
http://stampin-shellz.blogspot.com/2009/08/inkspirations-11.html
Hey Keesh, you scared me with this sketch, but I’ve managed to put something together. Thanks for all your time putting these challenges together for us. Helen xx
http://chooksscrap.blogspot.com/2009/08/makeeshas-sketch-challenge-11.html
Wonderful Sketch!!! I had fun creating my card!!!
http://silkeledlow.blogspot.com/2009/08/flourishes-timeless-tuesday-and-fs130.html
Have a great week!!! Hugs ~S~
Love Love Love your sketches. Thanks heaps. Here’s my sample.
http://passionatetostamp.blogspot.com/2009/08/inkspirations-sketch-challenge-11.html
Have a great day!
Hi Keesh
Congrats on the success of your Stamp-a-thon day. Well done for raising all that money for such a GREAT cause. Sounds like you and your team did a TERRIFIC job. Here is my entry for this weeks challenge, I really liked the sketch and hope to enter a scrappage too! Thanks again for all your challenges. Kel
http://createwithkel.blogspot.com/2009/08/keeshs-sketch-challenge-11.html
Hi Keesh,
Thanks for a great sketch. I had fun working with it!!!
Here is my attempt.
http://www.astampingjourney.wordpress.com
Have a good day,
Jenny.
Sorry!!!! Here is the direct link to the challenge. It might make it easier than scrolling through everything.
Have a good day,
Jenny.
http://astampingjourney.wordpress.com/2009/08/05/keeshs-sketch-challenge-11/
HI Keesh,
well we are all recovering again from the latest lurgy but working on this challenge was theraputic. But then it was a great sketch to work with!! Looking forward to hearing more about how your stamp-a-thon went.
here’s my card…
http://kimsstampingspot.blogspot.com/2009/08/zoom-zoom-zoom-were-going-to-moon.html
Love Kim
I love you card, beautiful. Here’s mine, not too happy with it.
http://havefunstamping.blogspot.com/2009/08/inkspiration-challenge-11.html
Thanks
Rach:)
G’Day Makeesha
thanks for this great sketch. I couldn’t find Mr Linky, so here’s the direct link to my submission. Great cards, everyone!
http://www.jaydeestamping.com/weblog/2009/08/a-happy-heart-.html
Thanks, Jaydee
lovely card Keesh - have been trying to get this to work this way -dont know if im there yet
http://www.splitcoaststampers.com/gallery/photo/1437478?&cat=500&ppuser=222843
Hey Keesh
I loved this sketch so much I had another couple of gos at it….
http://mandyschiller.blogspot.com/2009/08/i-enjoyed-keeshs-challenge-so-much-that.html
thanks heaps
Mandyxx
Hi Makeesha, Looks like you had a fabulous workshop for the Breat Cancer Day and congratulations to you all for the amount of money raised.
Just scraping in with my card for the sketch this week. Cheers
http://catsinkcorporated.blogspot.com/2009/08/inkspirations-sketch-challenge-11.html
Lucky Mr Linky - still on holiday!
Here;s my card this week:
http://natashamurraystamping.blogspot.com/2009/08/curtai.html
Thanks for another great sketch!
Cheers,
Natasha
I tried to link my card earlier today (thurs.), but it wouldn’t go through. So, I e-mailed a jpeg to you, but here it is anyway. http://mypaperartz.blogspot.com/2009/08/gone-fishin.html.
Hi~~is my card~
http://tw.myblog.yahoo.com/leonting/article?mid=41443&prev=-1&next=41404
^^