Thursday, December 4, 2008

Stamp Simply Celebration here! Blog Candy too!

Welcome everyone to Day 5 of Sharon's Stamp Simply Celebrates! celebration! Have you been playing along? There is awesome challenges, inspiration, AND blog candy on several of the challenges, like mine today! Today is my day to host a Sketch challenge for you! This is gonna kinda be a long post, so bear with me! First, here is the sketch:




And here is my sample:



And here are some more examples and inspiration for you from lots of the lovely Stamp Simply DT:

AJ
Darlene
Heather
Julie
Leslie
Susan
Sharon also used my sketch and combined it with her challenge today which is an awesome way to do these challenges!

(remember, I might have posted before some have theirs up!)

I kinda followed Sharon's Stamp Simply challenge today, in not using a traditional Christmas stamp...instead I made that little thingy, that is SUPPose to be like Santa's belly and belt, lol! But then I stuck some traditional Christmas DP on it, so threw it off there for the SS challenge, lol! Notice that I dont even follow my own sketch too closely, lol! As long as you can tell the basic sketch, its all good! So this is my challenge to you...Make a card based on my sketch here. You have until WEDNESDAY DEC. 10th to link your card in this post (you dont have to have a blog to play, but I need to be able to see the picture someway!) and then on Thursday noon I will do a random drawing for my blog candy! Wanna see the candy? Of course you do!



This is a new set from Gina K Designs last release called 'My Cuppa Joe'. I love this set! It is going to be one of my favorites I can tell, so wanted to share something I love with you all. Also, Kellie from Just Rite sent Sharon's DT (I was by proxy last month,lol!) all some wonderful gifts! How awesome is THAT!? And I ended up with 2 of the Special Occasions Font and you will also have a chance to win that along with the stamp set! YAY!!

So, go! Create! And come back and link your creation here for your chance to win! I hope you are enjoying the celebrations! Sharon is such an inspiration to so many of us, and this is my way of honoring her being such an awesome person!

Thanks for stopping by! And dont forget, over on my sidebar is a link to all the Stamp Simply DT, with their awesome creations for Sharon's Stamp Simply Challenge today!

--CAT
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53 comments:

  1. julialynnDecember 4, 2008 at 11:18 PM

    I am loving your card, it is really cute! I am going to work on mine based on the sketch tomorrow as it is past midnight here and I have to take the lil one to preschool tomorrow...

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  2. ShirleyDecember 5, 2008 at 12:23 AM

    Anyone who can't guess who this is that is wishing well wishes should be skipped for Christmas! What a creative and wonderful card, Cat!

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  3. Theresa MomberDecember 5, 2008 at 12:30 AM

    Fantastic card, Cat! You are always so creative. Love it!

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  4. JessicaDecember 5, 2008 at 3:19 AM

    I tried the sketch, but couldn't get my card to work with it perfectly. Anyway, here it is:

    http://quick2blush.blogspot.com/2008/12/tis-season.html

    I hope it's "close enough"!

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  5. ElenaDecember 5, 2008 at 4:45 AM

    Your card is so adorable! Love the idea with the Santa belly and belt!!!
    Thank you for sharing the sketch and for delicious blog candy!
    Hope that your grandbaby will get well soon!

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  6. Sharon (notimetostamp)December 5, 2008 at 5:56 AM

    CAT, I absolutely ADORE your card - -that Santa belt is PERFECT!!! What a clever way to make a Santa!!! Love it!!!

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  7. JanineDecember 5, 2008 at 6:01 AM

    Hey Cat!! This is such a fun card.. Great sketch too.
    Have a wonderful day!!

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  8. thestampingladyDecember 5, 2008 at 7:32 AM

    Awesome card--very creative! Thanks for the blog candy. My Cuppa Joe from GinaK is a great set--I like it too. I just got my first JustRite products so any new font would really be put to use.
    Have a wonderful Holiday Season--darlene.

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  9. Sara HentonDecember 5, 2008 at 7:33 AM

    I really like the sketch, gonna have to try it out.

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  10. The Rubber MaidDecember 5, 2008 at 8:15 AM

    So cute! You have been so wonderful as part of the design team but even though your days are up as Arnold would say...I'll be back. Thanks for your great creations. Pat ( Julie K's mother)

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  11. Lois (clownmom)December 5, 2008 at 8:27 AM

    Great sketch, CAT. Here's my card -- http://www.splitcoaststampers.com/gallery/photo/1151410?cat=500&ppuser=72594

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  12. PatsyBDecember 5, 2008 at 8:35 AM

    What a great card!! and that blog candy prize is really fantastic! Thanks for your generosity and for sharing your creations for us to copy (I mean, case!!) Merry Christmas!

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  13. DianeDecember 5, 2008 at 8:38 AM

    Love the card, and fantastic blog candy...here is my card:
    http://nelliesnest.blogspot.com/2008/12/sketch-challenge-for-blog-candy.html
    thanks for the chance www.nelliesnest.blogspot.com

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  14. Carla S.December 5, 2008 at 8:45 AM

    Great sketch, CAT! I love the cute card you made! The other DT samples are great, too! Here is my card with the sketch:
    http://www.splitcoaststampers.com/gallery/photo/1151428?cat=500&ppuser=143903
    Thanks for the chance to win the awesome blog candy, too!
    Carla

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  15. Janine TDecember 5, 2008 at 9:11 AM

    Wow! How generous! Thanks and I hope I win!!!

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  16. Barbara SchramDecember 5, 2008 at 10:01 AM

    I love the creativity in that Santa card, CAT! It is awesome! Very festive!

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  17. AlanaDecember 5, 2008 at 10:32 AM

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  18. Cathy and SteveDecember 5, 2008 at 11:21 AM

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  19. AnonymousDecember 5, 2008 at 11:22 AM

    Okay, I played along and made my creation, but alas I am so computer illiterate that I don't have a clue how to get it to my computer and then how to post a link too your blog. Love the generous blog candy!

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  20. CarrieDecember 5, 2008 at 11:25 AM

    Very cute card and thanks for the chance to win the blog candy

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  21. AnonymousDecember 5, 2008 at 11:32 AM

    Your Santa Belly/Buckle card is so incredibly creative and unique! I LOVE it!!
    TFS such great gifts just in time for the holidays too!
    Here's my take on your great sketch challenge - it was really fun :)

    http://www.splitcoaststampers.com/gallery/photo/1151565?cat=500&ppuser=88761

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  22. AnonymousDecember 5, 2008 at 12:18 PM

    Love your card, and love your sketch. Here is my take on it.
    http://www.splitcoaststampers.com/gallery/photo/1151642?cat=500&ppuser=139099. Thnks for looking!

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  23. AnonymousDecember 5, 2008 at 12:21 PM

    What an adorable card! Thanks for sharing!

    Rene' Mewes
    RM3116@charter.net

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  24. Tammy HershbergerDecember 5, 2008 at 1:10 PM

    Cat, that die cut looks exactly like Santa's belly! How creative! You did a great job! (Just FYI... I did the sketch, too!)

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  25. AlanaDecember 5, 2008 at 1:24 PM

    Ooh, I'm drooling here! I love the stamp sets! I like that card you made with the sack & beans (Nov. 27)!!

    Thanks for the blog candy goodies offering!!

    Here's my card...
    http://s99.photobucket.com/albums/l317/AlanaM_83/Crafts%202008/?action=view&current=199ACard139TisTheSeason.jpg

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  26. AnonymousDecember 5, 2008 at 4:07 PM

    Ooh la la I love this card!! it is sooooo cute!!! Great Job. thanks for sharing. blessings Renee

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  27. jennDecember 5, 2008 at 4:34 PM

    I love your card, what a fantastic idea. Such a great sketch, thanks. Here's mine http://jennscrafts.blogspot.com/2008/12/non-traditional-christmas.html

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  28. SharonDecember 5, 2008 at 9:05 PM

    That Santa belt is so creative. Love the sketch.

    Sharon

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  29. AnonymousDecember 5, 2008 at 9:47 PM

    Love your card and wonderful sketch design. I played, which means one less card to make for Xmas :-) TFS
    My card:http://www.splitcoaststampers.com/gallery/photo/1151876?cat=500&ppuser=18672

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  30. ElaineDecember 5, 2008 at 9:54 PM

    I think I can play along now and play. I'm so glad you have this set from Gina K up for your candy - coffee sets are my absolute most favorites of all - from any company! But since Gina is especially sweet, I really want this one! :)

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  31. SusanRDecember 5, 2008 at 10:59 PM

    I LOVE that coffee set! Your Santa card is just the cutest :)
    Susan
    joer@zoominternet.net

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  32. Joan FrickerDecember 6, 2008 at 5:31 AM

    Cat, cute card!

    Joan

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  33. AnonymousDecember 6, 2008 at 9:04 AM

    The card is so cute. My grandkids will love that.

    Sandee Q
    snappyscraps@sbcglobal.net

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  34. AnonymousDecember 6, 2008 at 9:17 AM

    Love it,Santa is so cute!

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  35. MarshaDecember 6, 2008 at 11:51 AM

    Cute card. And such generous Blog Candy offered! Love this sketch. Really enjoyed making a card with this sketch. Uploaded to Splitcoaststampers: http://www.splitcoaststampers.com/gallery/photo/1152437?cat=500&ppuser=13762

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  36. AnonymousDecember 6, 2008 at 1:05 PM

    adorable card. Thanks for sharing! Happy Holidays.

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  37. KimDecember 6, 2008 at 4:32 PM

    You've been nominated!! See my blog for the details!! Have a great day!!

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  38. Jetstudio DesignsDecember 6, 2008 at 8:47 PM

    Fantastic sketch, Here is a card that I made for it.

    http://jetstudio.blogspot.com/2008/12/another-challenge.html

    Thanks for this great sketch and also the chance to win the awesome blog candy!!

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  39. Nancy JensenDecember 7, 2008 at 5:25 AM

    I just love your Santa card. It is too cute! I hope i can find time to stamp up a card in time. Your sketch is a lot of fun.

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  40. lisa808December 7, 2008 at 1:11 PM

    Thanks for this challenge! I posted my card on SCS and my blog. Here are the links:

    http://craftingwithprincesslisa.blogspot.com/2008/12/two-challenges-blog-candy.html

    http://www.splitcoaststampers.com/gallery/photo/1153339?cat=500&ppuser=150659

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  41. TraceyDecember 7, 2008 at 8:12 PM

    Love your card and sketch! Here's mine based on it...

    http://trays-spot.blogspot.com/2008/12/lovin-cards.html

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  42. CharithDecember 8, 2008 at 9:57 AM

    I'm loving this 12 Days of Christmas celebration! Thanks so much for this wonderful sketch!
    I didn't follow it exactly, but I did follow the basics. I made two cards to put in the gift we mail to BIL and SIL's family.
    Thanks again for the sketch. I will be using it again!!

    Wishing You Penguin Cards

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  43. JeannieDecember 8, 2008 at 1:03 PM

    I really loved this sketch. I'm going to make a bulk assortment following it for many of my Christmas cards this year. Here's what I did:
    http://www.splitcoaststampers.com/gallery/photo/1154405
    I love all the challenges -- often don't have time to play, but I'm glad I made the time today! TFS! Jeannie

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  44. AnitaDecember 8, 2008 at 4:06 PM

    My daughter, Katie, made the card for this challenge. http://cardsandcoffee.blogspot.com

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  45. Rebecca EdnieDecember 8, 2008 at 9:53 PM

    here is my version. www.eclecticendeavours.blogspot.com monday night 11:30pm

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  46. Tiya-BDecember 9, 2008 at 10:20 AM

    Here's my entry thanks for the challenge.my card is at tiya-b.com

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  47. BrendaDecember 9, 2008 at 8:04 PM

    Cat this a great sketch and I have a lot of fun making this card. Thank for the challenge.

    http://stamp-it-up.blogspot.com/2008/12/happy-holidays-dove.html

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  48. NancyDecember 9, 2008 at 10:55 PM

    Love that Santa belly card! Too cute!

    http://windstarcreations.blogspot.com/2008/12/ssc-day-5-sketch-challenge.html

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  49. Anne H.December 10, 2008 at 3:39 AM

    Fantastic card and great sketch!You can see my card Here
    Anne xx

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  50. Cathy and SteveDecember 10, 2008 at 9:44 AM

    Jumping in here right under the wire with my entry for this wonderful sketch challenge.

    I made an Easter card - trying to hurry spring along so I can get back out in the garden!

    Here's my card:

    http://www.splitcoaststampers.com/gallery/photo/1156254?cat=500&ppuser=188455

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  51. AnonymousDecember 10, 2008 at 10:51 AM

    What a great sketch! Thank you for the challenge and for the opportunity to win the generous blog candy -- the "my cuppa joe" and the Special Occasions font sets are fabulous!

    Here's the link to my entry:

    http://michellevocke.blogspot.com/

    Thank you.

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  52. Cat TidwellDecember 10, 2008 at 12:00 PM

    THANKS ALL FOR PLAYING!! THE CHALLENGE IS NOW CLOSED. I WILL BE POSTING THE WINNER EARLY IN THE AM AND WILL ALSO TRY TO CONTACT THEM AND WAIT FOR A REPLY! -CAT

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  53. UnknownDecember 10, 2008 at 3:03 PM

    Love your card, Cat! Here is mine...

    http://thelittlefrogdesign.blogspot.com/2008/12/how-about-sketch-challenge.html

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