Welcome to the first ever Go-to Gal Designer Challenge! The six of us got to meet up last week in Utah for the annual Paper Crafts editorial board meeting. What a sweet treat it was to see them all again, chat, laugh, eat, laugh some more, and brainstorm!
As a group we decided that we will hold a designer challenge on the last Wednesday of every month, featuring products that we're loving at the moment!
I've got lots to share today, as well as a challenge for you! Today was my day to blog over on the Paper Crafts Connection blog and my post is all about the bonus online inspiration from Go-to Sketches! As if this issue doesn't have enough inspiration on its own, there are even more goodies online! Check out my Paper Crafts Connection post to read all about it. My post there features a card based on this exclusive online sketch...
So hop on over to check it out! You can comment on my Paper Crafts Connection post for a chance to win three of my cards based on this sketch...the "Be Mine" card in the Go-to Sketches online section, the card from my Paper Crafts Connection post, plus the card here in my post today, also based on this sketch!
As I mentioned earlier, the six Paper Crafts Go-to Gals are challenging eachother, featuring products that we're lovin' on. This month's challenge was to use the beautiful cardstock from Couture Cardstock. I used their pretty Red Carpet line which has the most beautiful shimmery shine! It's a little hard to capture that pretty shine in a photo, but I hope you can get an idea. Be sure to check out Jessica, Kim K, Kim H, Teri, and Maren to see what they did with the cardstock collections!
The sun and clouds were cut using my Cricut and the Couture Cardstock...it cuts beautifully with the Cricut!
SO! My challenge to you, if you'd like to play along, is to create your own card based on the sketch above. This is one of my favorite sketches that I created for this issue! I think there are so many possibilities for what you can fill that oval with and the two hanging flowers could be just about anything! Just check out the Go-to Sketches online section to see the creative things that the designers did with this sketch!
I also have a fun prize! When we were all in Utah last week we got to tour the Doodlebug office. What a fun and colorful experience! Did you know they were the exclusive sponsor for Go-to Sketches?? How cool is that?!
After our visit, they gave each of us a Go-to Sketches card kit which will allow you to complete all 18 of the Doodlebug cards featured in this issue! I'd love to share mine with one random participant! This kit is valued at $34.99!
So, the rules. Create a card based on the sketch at the beginning of this post. Upload a link to your card using Mr. Linky by midnight EST on Tuesday, May 4th. I will select one random winner to receive the Doodlebug card kit!
Have fun!
The Sun Will Come Out...
Stamps: Papertrey Ink Scattered Showers Addition
Ink: Versamark
Cardstock: Couture Cardstock's Red Carpet collection
Patterned paper: Cosmo Cricket (floral, stripe), My Mind's Eye (gingham)
Diecuts: Cricut Doodlecharms (sun), Home Decor (clouds)
Other: white embossing powder, Papertrey buttons, twine, eyelets
Very cute cards today, especially in love with the bug, the love bug! Shows a new way to use the familar supplies!!! Very creative you are!
Posted by: jan metcalf | April 28, 2010 at 06:57 AM
Adorable card!!!
Posted by: Andrea Amu | April 28, 2010 at 07:07 AM
Love that card! And such a fun sketch!
Posted by: Courtney | April 28, 2010 at 07:30 AM
Incredibly adorable card! :)
Posted by: Kathy Martin | April 28, 2010 at 07:34 AM
Such a happy card-do bright and cheery!
Posted by: Emm (meme) | April 28, 2010 at 09:21 AM
Really cheerful card - love all your work and thanks for the challenge.
Posted by: Ros | April 28, 2010 at 11:45 AM
Oh how ultra cute! The clouds on a string are gorgeously Brilliant. SO Lovely!
Posted by: Mel M | April 28, 2010 at 12:06 PM
super cute card!!
Posted by: Audra Wright | April 28, 2010 at 02:21 PM
lovely card!
Posted by: Alice W. | April 28, 2010 at 03:41 PM
I flipped the sketch upside down. I linked up! I really like your card, too!
Posted by: Kelly Massman | April 29, 2010 at 06:58 AM
I was wondering if you had any idea of any stores that carry the go to sketch magazine. I don't want to buy a subscription at this time.
Thanks,
Karey
Posted by: Karey | April 29, 2010 at 03:34 PM
I am new to card making (and loving it)! Thanks for the fun challenge! :)
Posted by: Kimberly Protani | April 29, 2010 at 03:39 PM
What a sweet and fun loving card, so beautiful!
Posted by: Tiffany E. | April 29, 2010 at 09:42 PM
Your creations are inspiring. I have enjoyed cruising through the Go to Sketches book and so happy to see more sketches on line.
Posted by: Amy Moore | April 30, 2010 at 01:30 PM
GORGEOUS card!! I had fun playing along with your awesome sketch!!
Posted by: Melissa Bove | April 30, 2010 at 05:51 PM
Thanks for the challenge, Betsy!!
Here is mine:
http://i187.photobucket.com/albums/x231/lilasnana/Crafty%20Projects/DSC04520.jpg
Posted by: Mary Lou | April 30, 2010 at 09:49 PM
Thanks for letting me play along. Your work is always amazing.
Posted by: Valerie Johnson (Mom2Men) | May 01, 2010 at 08:40 PM
Thanks for the fun challenge, Betsy! I flipped the sketch upside down and immediately saw a vase of flowers.
Posted by: Rachel S. | May 01, 2010 at 09:32 PM
I like your style so much..your creations are so creative and i love them....
Posted by: sunnyflou | May 03, 2010 at 03:48 PM
Such a fun sketch. I enjoyed playing with this one! I completely adore your work. Thank you for sharing your talent with us. Have a wonderful day!
Posted by: Cresta Woodruff | May 04, 2010 at 08:13 PM
Can't wait to hear who the winner is -- this was a really fun challenge Betsy..thank you!
Posted by: Kimberly Protani | May 05, 2010 at 11:36 PM