Seize the Sketch

Winners & a Goodbye!

noreply@blogger.com (Lesley ) — Tue, 2 Sep 2014 05:00:00 -0700

Hey there! Time to show off the DT's faves from Sketch #27. Thanks again to Cathy for the FABULOUS sketch to play with!! We love seeing all of your entries. Thanks so much for playing along!

We also want to thank you for joining us and playing along with Seize the Sketch! We have enjoyed designing and creating with you! This was our final challenge and we are sad to see it end but we know that it is time to go. This blog will remain here for inspiration...feel free to come back and visit us from time to time....all the best and happy crafting!

Sincerely,

Lesley & the Seize the Sketch team

The winner for Sketch #27 is...Emily!

What a stunning card Emily created! The bold, bright colours and the interesting way she interpreted the sketch made this card a stand out! Congrats, Emily!

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Also a BIG congratulations to our Runner Ups!

Congrats ladies! Please grab the Runner Up! badge for the challenge! If you are viewing this in a Reader or your email, you may have to visit the blog to see the actual cards that are linked above.

An InLinkz Link-up

There's Still Time to Play With the Last Seize the Sketch!

noreply@blogger.com (Unknown) — Tue, 26 Aug 2014 08:00:00 -0700

This is the last Seize the Sketch challenge ever but there's still time to play along!

Click HERE for all the details.

The challenge closes forever on Sunday, August 31, 2014.

Help us send Seize the Sketch out with a bang and join us in the gallery!

Seize the Sketch #27 {A Sketch From Cathy and a Goodbye}

noreply@blogger.com (Unknown) — Tue, 19 Aug 2014 05:00:00 -0700

Hello and welcome to Seize the Sketch! Lesley here! All good things must eventually come to an end and after much consideration I have decided to close Seize the Sketch! This challenge blog has been a joy to run and I adore the team so much. A difficult decision to make but I see so many new and exciting challenge blogs popping up and I know it is time to step aside. Thank you to everyone who supported this challenge and a special thank you to the team for all of your hard work and dedication. I am so happy we have all become friends!

This is our final sketch, brought to you by Cathy and I know you will enjoy it!

The team has created such awesome samples to get you in the crafting mood! Come on and play along with my sketch this week! Remember ALL product is welcome!

To learn more about our guidelines, please click HERE.

Cathy Santie

Colleen Dietrich

Jen Mitchell

Jessi Fogan

Katie Melhus

Lee Ann Barrett

Lesley Croghan

Lori Turner

Lori Tecler

Marybeth Lopez

Mona Pendleton

(taking some time off)

Rose Miller

Sandy Mathis

Sherry Eckblad

Vicki Dutcher

Here is how to play along with us:

1. Create a card based on the sketch provided.

2. Link up your card to the linky...make sure you link up your post with the card in it and not your whole blog.

3. Comment on the other cards in the gallery...at least 5!

4. Combine us with as many other challenges as you would like...EXCEPT other sketches...because that wouldn't work! LOL!!!

5. Have fun!

An InLinkz Link-up

Seize the Sketch Winners For Sketch #26 by Katie

noreply@blogger.com (Unknown) — Tue, 19 Aug 2014 04:00:00 -0700

Hey there! Time to show off the DT's faves from Sketch #26. Thanks again to Katie for the FABULOUS sketch to play with!! We love seeing all of your entries. Thanks so much for playing along and we hope to see you all again in one hour for our next challenge!

The winner for Sketch #26 is...

Rachel Palmieri

Rachel's card really impressed me with the subtle cloudy background and the clever way it seems that someone is shouting that sentiment from inside her adorable 3-D tent. This is a totally fun and unique masculine card - well done Rachel!

Grab the "I ACED it" badge to display on your blog!

Also a BIG congratulations to our Runner Ups!

Congrats ladies! Please grab the Runner Up badge for the challenge! If you are viewing this in a Reader or your email, you may have to visit the blog to see the actual cards that are linked below.

An InLinkz Link-up

There's Still Time to Play With Sketch 26!

noreply@blogger.com (Unknown) — Tue, 12 Aug 2014 08:00:00 -0700

There's still time to play along with our sketch!

Click HERE to get all the details.

Challenge closes at 12:00 PDT on Sunday, August 17th.

Hope to see you in the gallery!

Seize the Sketch #26 {A Sketch from Katie}

noreply@blogger.com (Lesley ) — Tue, 5 Aug 2014 05:00:00 -0700

Katie has a brand new sketch for you this week!

The team has created such awesome samples to get you in the crafting mood!
Come on and play along with my sketch this week!
Remember ALL product is welcome!

To learn more about our guidelines, please click HERE.

Cathy Santie

Colleen Dietrich

Jen Mitchell

Jessi Fogan

Katie Melhus

Lee Ann Barrett

Lesley Croghan

Lori Turner

Lori Tecler

Marybeth Lopez

Mona Pendleton

Rose Miller

Sandy Mathis

Sherry Eckblad

Vicki Dutcher

Here is how to play along with us:

1. Create a card based on the sketch provided.

2. Link up your card to the linky...make sure you link up your post with the card in it and not your whole blog.

3. Comment on the other cards in the gallery...at least 5!

4. Combine us with as many other challenges as you would like...EXCEPT other sketches...because that wouldn't work! LOL!!!

5. Have fun!

Seize the Sketch Winners for Sketch #25 by Mona

noreply@blogger.com (Lesley ) — Tue, 5 Aug 2014 04:00:00 -0700

Hey there! Time to show off the DT's faves from Sketch #25. Thanks again to Mona for FABULOUS sketch to play with!! It was so wonderful seeing all of your entries, thanks so much for playing along and we hope to see you all again in one hour for our next challenge!

The winner for Sketch #25 is...

Karren

I love the beautiful inky background and the fabulous feathers!

Grab the "I ACED it" badge to display on your blog!

Also a BIG congratulations to our Runner Ups!

Congrats ladies! Please grab the Runner Up! badge for the challenge! If you are viewing this in a Reader or your email, you may have to visit the blog to see the actual cards that are linked above.

There's Still Time to Play With Sketch 25!

noreply@blogger.com (Unknown) — Tue, 29 Jul 2014 05:00:00 -0700

There's still time to play along with our sketch!

Click HERE for all the details.

Challenge closes at 12:00 PDT on Sunday, August 3, 2014.

We hope to see you in the gallery!

Seize the Sketch #25 - {A Sketch from Mona}

noreply@blogger.com (Unknown) — Tue, 22 Jul 2014 05:00:00 -0700

Hello and welcome to Seize the Sketch! This week our sketch is designed by Mona Pendleton and it has got so many wonderful details. We can't wait to see how it inspires you!

The team has created such awesome samples to get you in the crafting mood! Come on and play along with my sketch this week! Remember ALL product is welcome!

To learn more about our guidelines, please click HERE.

Cathy Santie

Colleen Dietrich

Jen Mitchell

Jessi Fogan

Katie Melhus

Lee Ann Barrett

Lesley Croghan
(Off this week)

Lori Turner

Lori Tecler

Marybeth Lopez

Mona Pendleton

Rose Miller

Sandy Mathis

Sherry Eckblad

Vicki Dutcher

Here is how to play along with us:

1. Create a card based on the sketch provided.

2. Link up your card to the linky...make sure you link up your post with the card in it and not your whole blog.

3. Comment on the other cards in the gallery...at least 5!

4. Combine us with as many other challenges as you would like...EXCEPT other sketches...because that wouldn't work! LOL!!!

5. Have fun!

An InLinkz Link-up

Winners For Sketch #24!

noreply@blogger.com (Unknown) — Tue, 22 Jul 2014 04:00:00 -0700

Hey there! Time to show off the DT's faves from Sketch #24. Thanks again to Vicki Dutcher for FABULOUS sketch to play with!! It was so wonderful seeing all of your entries, thanks so much for playing along and we hope to see you all again in one hour for our next challenge!

The winner for Sketch #24 is...

Kate

I was just drawn to this card. I love the vintage/travel look of this card!

Congrats!!

Grab the "I ACED it" badge to display on your blog!

Also a BIG congratulations to our Runner Ups!

Congrats ladies! Please grab the Runner Up! badge for the challenge! If you are viewing this in a Reader or your email, you may have to visit the blog to see the actual cards that are linked above.

An InLinkz Link-up

There's Still Time to Play With Sketch 24!

noreply@blogger.com (Unknown) — Tue, 15 Jul 2014 05:00:00 -0700

There's still time to play with our sketch.

Click HERE for all the details.

Challenge closes at 12:00 PDT on Sunday, July 20, 2014.

See you in the gallery!

Seize the Sketch #24 {A Sketch from Vicki}

noreply@blogger.com (Lesley ) — Tue, 8 Jul 2014 05:00:00 -0700

Hello and welcome to Seize the Sketch! This week we have a fabulous sketch from Vicki! This one is pretty versatile and we hope it inspires you to get inky!

The team has created such awesome samples to get you in the crafting mood! Come on and play along with my sketch this week! Remember ALL product is welcome!

To learn more about our guidelines, please click HERE.

Cathy Santie

Colleen Dietrich

Jen Mitchell

Jessi Fogan

Katie Melhus

Lee Ann Barrett

Lesley Croghan

Lori Turner

Lori Tecler

Marybeth Lopez

Mona Pendleton

Rose Miller

Sandy Mathis

Sherry Eckblad

Vicki Dutcher

Here is how to play along with us:

1. Create a card based on the sketch provided.

2. Link up your card to the linky...make sure you link up your post with the card in it and not your whole blog.

3. Comment on the other cards in the gallery...at least 5!

4. Combine us with as many other challenges as you would like...EXCEPT other sketches...because that wouldn't work! LOL!!!

5. Have fun!

An InLinkz Link-up

Winners for Sketch #23

noreply@blogger.com (Lesley ) — Tue, 8 Jul 2014 04:00:00 -0700

Hey there! Time to show off the DT's faves from Sketch #23. Thanks again to Lee Ann Barrett for FABULOUS sketch to play with!! It was so wonderful seeing all of your entries, thanks so much for playing along and we hope to see you all again in one hour for our next challenge and some special announcements!

The winner for Sketch #23 is...Emily!

Emily's sweet button flowers were hard to resist! They are perfect in blue and yellow

and the hint of patterned paper on the inside of the card is the icing on the cake!

Grab the "I ACED it" badge to display on your blog!

Also a BIG congratulations to our Runner Ups!

Congrats ladies! Please grab the Runner Up! badge for the challenge! If you are viewing this in Google Reader, you may have to visit the blog to see the actual cards that are linked above.

There's Still Time to Play With Sketch #23!

noreply@blogger.com (Unknown) — Tue, 1 Jul 2014 05:00:00 -0700

There's still time to play with Lee Ann's fabulous sketch.

Click HERE for all the details.

Challenge closes at 12:00 PDT on Sunday, July 6, 2014.

We hope to see you in the gallery!

Seize the Sketch #23 {A Sketch by Lee Ann}

noreply@blogger.com (Lesley ) — Tue, 24 Jun 2014 05:00:00 -0700

Hello and welcome to Seize the Sketch! We bring you a brand new sketch from our team every two weeks! This week we have a fabulous sketch from Lee Ann! The team has created such awesome samples to get you in the crafting mood! Come on and play along with my sketch this week! Remember ALL product is welcome!

To learn more about our guidelines, please click HERE.

Cathy Santie

Colleen Dietrich

Jen Mitchell

Jessi Fogan

Katie Melhus

Lee Ann Barrett

Lesley Croghan

Lori Turner

Lori Tecler

Marybeth Lopez

Mona Pendleton

Rose Miller

Sandy Mathis

Sherry Eckblad

Vicki Dutcher

Here is how to play along with us:

1. Create a card based on the sketch provided.

2. Link up your card to the linky...make sure you link up your post with the card in it and not your whole blog.

3. Comment on the other cards in the gallery...at least 5!

4. Combine us with as many other challenges as you would like...EXCEPT other sketches...because that wouldn't work! LOL!!!

5. Have fun!

Winners for Sketch #22

noreply@blogger.com (Lesley ) — Tue, 24 Jun 2014 04:00:00 -0700

Hey there! Time to show off the DT's faves from Sketch #22. Thanks again to Lori Tecler for FABULOUS sketch to play with!! It was so wonderful seeing all of your entries, thanks so much for playing along and we hope to see you all again in one hour for our next challenge and some special announcements!

The winner for Sketch #22 is...

Thanh

The camper image is beautifully colored and just pops against the patterned panel. What a great use for a pocket scrapbooking card! Congratulations, Thanh!

Grab the "I ACED it" badge to display on your blog!

Also a BIG congratulations to our Runner Ups!

Congrats ladies! Please grab the Runner Up! badge for the challenge! If you are viewing this in Google Reader, you may have to visit the blog to see the actual cards that are linked above.

An InLinkz Link-up

There's Still Time to Play With Sketch #22

noreply@blogger.com (Unknown) — Tue, 17 Jun 2014 05:00:00 -0700

There's still time to play along with our sketch!

Click HERE for all the details.

Challenge closes at 12:00 PDT on Sunday, June 22, 2014.

So grab those stamps and join us in the gallery!

Seize the Sketch #22 {A Sketch from Lori Tecler)

noreply@blogger.com (Lesley ) — Tue, 10 Jun 2014 05:00:00 -0700

Hello and welcome to Seize the Sketch! Every two weeks we have a new sketch for you to try! This week, our sketch is from design team member, Lori Tecler!

The team has created such awesome samples to get you in the crafting mood! Come on and play along with my sketch this week! Remember ALL product is welcome!

To learn more about our guidelines, please click HERE.

Cathy Santie

Colleen Dietrich

Jen Mitchell

Jessi Fogan

Katie Melhus

Lee Ann Barrett

Lesley Croghan

Lori Turner

Lori Tecler

Marybeth Lopez

Mona Pendleton

Rose Miller

Sandy Mathis

Sherry Eckblad

Vicki Dutcher

Here is how to play along with us:

1. Create a card based on the sketch provided.

2. Link up your card to the linky...make sure you link up your post with the card in it and not your whole blog.

3. Comment on the other cards in the gallery...at least 5!

4. Combine us with as many other challenges as you would like...EXCEPT other sketches...because that wouldn't work! LOL!!!

5. Have fun!

An InLinkz Link-up

Winners for Sketch #21

noreply@blogger.com (Lesley ) — Tue, 10 Jun 2014 04:00:00 -0700

Hey there! Time to show off the DT's faves from Sketch #21. Thanks again to Lori Turner for FABULOUS sketch to play with!! It was so wonderful seeing all of your entries, thanks so much for playing along and we hope to see you all again in one hour for our next challenge and some special announcements!

The winner for Sketch #21 is...

Lee-Anne

Lee-Anne's card JUMPED off the page at me right from the get-go! Gorgeous water colored flowers, my favorite color combo and sequins...awesome! Congrats, Lee-Anne!

Grab the "I ACED it" badge to display on your blog!

Also a BIG congratulations to our Runner Ups!

Congrats ladies! Please grab the Runner Up! badge for the challenge! If you are viewing this in Google Reader, you may have to visit the blog to see the actual cards that are linked above.

An InLinkz Link-up

There's Still Time to Play Along With Sketch #21!

noreply@blogger.com (Unknown) — Tue, 3 Jun 2014 05:00:00 -0700

There's still time to play along with our sketch!

Click HERE for all the details.

Challenge closes at 12:00 PDT on Sunday, June 8, 2014.

So ink up those stamps and join us in the gallery!

Here's another project from the design team to inspire you! Happy crafting.

Cathy

Seize the Sketch #21 by Lori Turner

noreply@blogger.com (Lesley ) — Tue, 27 May 2014 05:00:00 -0700

Welcome to another challenge at Seize the Sketch! Lori Turner is our sketcher and she brings us a sketch that is both versatile and fun!

The team has created such awesome samples to get you in the crafting mood! Come on and play along with my sketch this week! Remember ALL product is welcome!

To learn more about our guidelines, please click HERE.

You have two weeks to join us...the linky will close on Sunday, June 8th at Noon (PST).

Happy crafting!

Cathy Santie

(Coming Soon)

Colleen Dietrich

Jen Mitchell

Jessi Fogan

Katie Melhus

Lee Ann Barrett

Lesley Croghan

Lori Turner

Lori Tecler

Marybeth Lopez

Mona Pendleton

Rose Miller

Sandy Mathis

Sherry Eckblad

Vicki Dutcher

Here is how to play along with us:

1. Create a card based on the sketch provided.

2. Link up your card to the linky...make sure you link up your post with the card in it and not your whole blog.

3. Comment on the other cards in the gallery...everyone loves comments!

4. Combine us with as many other challenges as you would like...EXCEPT other sketches...because that wouldn't work! LOL!!!

5. Have fun!

Winners for Sketch #20 by Lesley Croghan

noreply@blogger.com (Lesley ) — Tue, 27 May 2014 04:00:00 -0700

Hey there! Time to show off the DT's faves from Sketch #20. Thanks again to Lesley for FABULOUS sketch to play with!! It was so wonderful seeing all of your entries, thanks so much for playing along and we hope to see you all again in one hour for our next challenge and some special announcements!

The winner for Sketch #20 is...

Marie

I loved the way Marie used my sketch! Flipping it on its side was the perfect way to create this nautical number! Just look at the map with the embossed paper and the beautiful colouring she used on the ship! I love this cool masculine card! Congrats, Marie!

Grab the "I ACED it" badge to display on your blog!

Also a BIG congratulations to our Runner Ups!

Congrats ladies! Please grab the Runner Up! badge for the challenge! If you are viewing this in Google Reader, you may have to visit the blog to see the actual cards that are linked above.

There's Still Time to Play With Sketch 20!

noreply@blogger.com (Unknown) — Tue, 20 May 2014 05:00:00 -0700

There's still time to play along with our sketch.

Click HERE for all the details.

Challenge closes at 12:00 PDT on Sunday, May 25, 2014.

Time to get your craft on and join us in the gallery!

Seize the Sketch #20 {Some Changes}

noreply@blogger.com (Lesley ) — Tue, 13 May 2014 05:00:00 -0700

Hello and welcome to Seize the Sketch. Lesley here! Before I get to this week's challenge we are saying farewell to a few crafty friends who have been on this team for a while.

First of all, a special thank you to Tangii Crain who stepped up and took over managing the blog for me while I was unwell in the winter. I could not have managed it without her and I appreciate how fun she is to work with and her killer organizational skills. She will be missed. Thank you, girl!

Amy Tsuruta, Jessica Esch and Sarah Gough are also stepping down from the team, to pursue other stamping opportunities! Amy and Jessica are both taking a temporary leave and congrats to Sarah on becoming the Creative Coordinator at Sugar Pea Designs! We are so proud of her! We will miss all three of these lovely ladies.

We do have some happy hellos! We are thrilled to welcome 4 new designers to our team!

Please welcome Sandy Mathis, Colleen Dietrich, Mona Pendleton & Marybeth Lopez. To learn more about these ladies...please visit our Sketchers page by clicking HERE.

This week we have a sketch by me, Lesley! The team has created such awesome samples to get you in the crafting mood! Come on and play along with my sketch this week! Remember ALL product is welcome!

To learn more about our guidelines, please click HERE.

Amy Tsuruta

Cathy Santie

Colleen Dietrich
(starting with us on the next challenge)

Jen Mitchell

Jessi Fogan

Katie Melhus

Lee Ann Barrett

Lesley Croghan

Lori Turner

Lori Tecler

Marybeth Lopez

Mona Pendleton

Rose Miller

Sandy Mathis

Sherry Eckblad

Vicki Dutcher

Here is how to play along with us:

1. Create a card based on the sketch provided.

2. Link up your card to the linky...make sure you link up your post with the card in it and not your whole blog.

3. Comment on the other cards in the gallery...at least 5!

4. Combine us with as many other challenges as you would like...EXCEPT other sketches...because that wouldn't work! LOL!!!

5. Have fun!

Seize the Sketch Winners

noreply@blogger.com (Lesley ) — Tue, 13 May 2014 04:00:00 -0700

Hey there! Time to show off the DT's faves from Sketch #19. Thanks again to Jessi for the FABULOUS sketch to play with!! It was so wonderful seeing all of your entries, thanks so much for playing along and we hope to see you all again in one hour for our next challenge and some special announcements!

The winner for Sketch #19 is...

Jill

Jill's rainbow colours caught my eye right away - and when you add in the watercoloured wood veneer & those fab homemade enamel dots, and the perfect faux stitching? Such a wonderfully cheery thank you!

Grab the "I ACED it" badge to display on your blog!

Also a BIG congratulations to our Runner Ups!

Congrats ladies! Please grab the Runner Up! badge for the challenge! If you are viewing this in Google Reader, you may have to visit the blog to see the actual cards that are linked above.