M’s Sketch Challenge #2 + Inspiration

Posted on | October 19, 2009 | 22 Comments |

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Hey, it’s M’s sketch again. I was going to wait a bit, give everybody a break, but M couldn’t wait (kids have lots of patience, huh? HA!!). Before we get started, I want to share this…

When I was going through the submissions and comments I realize that M’s challenges can be a great way for moms, sisters, neighbors, grandparents, etc. to spend quality time with the young ones. I know that there are many little Ms out there and I’ve seen them enter their work in different challenges but I haven’t seen a challenge where these budding artists’ work are being recognized (there might be one but I just don’t know it — I know 2S4U did one for the kids when I DT’d there but it was a one time deal). Now, even though our challenges will be random — whenever M feels like it — when we do host one I’d like to be a place for big and little crafters to participate in. Prize wise… there will definitely be something for the little crafter whose card wins M’s heart that week (at least while Savitri has a job). Who knows what each week but they’ll all be fun little thank you gifts from us.

SO, with that in mind. Welcome to M’s 2nd challenge. There will be TWO winners, one little crafter and one big crafter, this week. We also have TWO awesome prizes to giveaway! Check out the sketch and details below!

This week’s challenge is to create a card/scrapbook/other project using the sketch below that M’s holding. Before you get to creating, stop, look around, and think. Think about your life and what is inspiring you right now? Is it your husband singing in the shower? The kids playing in the background? Your dog’s loud snores? The beuatiful autumn colors? The color of your socks? When you post your creation on your blog/photo gallery, share with us what inspired you to create that card – either with words or with a photo.

Here’s M’s little card. She flipped her own sketch and was inspired by the gorgeous fall colors around us. Of course she has to have pink {::SMILES}.

Here’s my card¹ and it’s inspired by the girls’ shirt and Jovie’s little hat which you can see next. The girls always inspire me and I find that I many of my favorite work are pages of them or projects made for them. I did think this sketch was hard but somehow I managed the below.

This was Jovie this weekend. Her hat I got from Sparkleberry Craft and her shirt (M has a ‘big sis’ one too) was a gift from my colleague, also an Etsy find Olive and Ollie.

Here’s the prize for one little crafter, Flairs from American Craft:

For the big crafter, a gift card for Julie Billingsley’s store at Sweet Shoppe Designs (one sample kit is below, there are TONS more in her gorgeous store!!):

Julie Billingsley's Digital Kit

Happy crafting you all creative people and M and I CANNOT wait to see what you come up with!!! Oh, even though we’d be happy if just one person plays along we’ve added a Mr. Linky so that it’ll be easier for the little ones to post and click on to see other people’s work.

Due date: October 26 by 11:59 CST.

created using My Mind’s Eyes cut-outs, my own handwriting for the sentiment, and PTI paper, twine, and ribbon [↩]

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Jaded posted the following on October 19, 2009 at 2:52 pm.
I’m definitely going to participate in this challenge. I was kicking myself for missing the last one. :)
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~amy~ posted the following on October 19, 2009 at 3:41 pm.
ahhh…..soooo much stinkin’ FUN!!!! Thanks for picking my card up for the top 8 on challenge #1 :) I’m thrilled!!! Can’t wait to start on #2….keep up the fabbie work ‘m’!!!!
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~amy~ posted the following on October 19, 2009 at 3:44 pm.
p.s. I meant to say that I LOVE jovie’s hat..I’m such a hat girl:) The matching tops are adorable too!
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Sparkle posted the following on October 19, 2009 at 5:31 pm.
What darling cards. I love bright colors for Christmas! That hat is just darling too.
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naomi chokr posted the following on October 19, 2009 at 9:14 pm.
oh im excited i will make one tomorrow while i still have my 12 sierra with me. we will both make a submission. this time it wont be on filipino time have! or wait is your deadline on the 27 but you really wrote down 26 for me?? haha!! great sketch M!!!

“S” love your “merry” handwriting!!!
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Winter posted the following on October 19, 2009 at 11:49 pm.
Great sketch! Love the ribbon on M’s and your is beautiful too! You should submit that one to the CARDS blog challenge going on right now! Can’t wait to play and I will have to get Autumn to make a card too! :)
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Sarah Martina posted the following on October 20, 2009 at 2:59 am.
What a gorgeous set of gals you have there Savitri! Wowzers! Posting my card now. ;-) Well, both of them…lol.
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Quirky posted the following on October 20, 2009 at 9:23 am.
Thanks for picking my card as one of the top 8, M! :D

I’m so going to take part in sketch #2 as well :) I love the sketch!!

Savitri, love your card! It’s really pretty and I love the soft colours :) Jovie is getting prettier and prettier, just like M! :)
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1. Maile Belles posted the following on October 20, 2009 at 10:05 am.
  Another fabulous design Emma! Thanks for picking my card to be in your top 8!!! Love your cards ladies.
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Sarah Martina posted the following on October 20, 2009 at 10:57 am.
So… How could I forget to mention how much I LOVE your card Savitri???

You’re SELLIN’ that ribbon, girl! I think I need to add that to my cart… til next time. :-)

And you used MME! One of my fave paper companies! It’s just a perfect card all around… handwriting and all! :-)
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Nina posted the following on October 20, 2009 at 5:59 pm.
It think it’s great that M is participating so much and that you’ve found a nice mother-daughter-activity, a common passion :) Can’t wait to see what everyone is doing with the sketch! Ms handwriting is getting pretty good, I’m impressed! Love your card, Savitri, super cute and good handwriting, too (the apple doesn’t fall far from the tree, huh ;))! Best wishes from Germany
Nina & Buck (woof!)
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Cindy posted the following on October 21, 2009 at 10:34 pm.
Great sketch! But I won’t be playing this time round…too bad :(
Can you help me to say thanks to M for picking my card? I’m glad she likes it :)

Wow..your card is AWESOME, Savitri!! I love the colorful paper on white! So outstanding! And M’s card is darling too!! Ohh…I just love you gals!!
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Ashley Cannon Newell posted the following on October 21, 2009 at 11:33 pm.
Thanks, M for another great sketch! I had lots of fun making a card using it. I love how you reversed the sketch on your card. The colors you used are great!

Vit-your holiday card is so cute! I love the colors and is that another handwriting I see there that I can use?! :-) Watched your Word tut today and it is great! I use Pages now since we got the Mac, but I used to LOVE navigating Word. It was my Photoshop before learning it. Now I realize how limiting it is, but it does good when that’s all you have.

The photo of Jovie is so sweet. I love her outfit!
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Tenia Nelson posted the following on October 22, 2009 at 5:28 pm.
What a fun sketch and your kiddos are super cute!!!
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Giovana posted the following on October 22, 2009 at 6:21 pm.
Hi Savitri,
I read this post with my daughter today and she got so excited, she wanted to make a card “in that very minute” (her favorite sentence now).
My daughter loves to create with mama.
Thanks “M” for the great sketch, I will post my card tomorrow!!

God bless
Giovana & Rebecca
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terriebailey posted the following on October 22, 2009 at 7:01 pm.
Fabulous creations big and small!!!
Hopefully `Mason and I can join in with your Challenge together,He is staying at Granny`s(Mine) tommorrow Evening so I feel a little crafting might be in oreder there!!!!
Thanks for sharing where the hat is from I love it!!!!
Have a lovely Friday:)x
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Angie Tieman posted the following on October 22, 2009 at 9:34 pm.
Oooh, yay! Another great M sketch and samples!! Love them! I really loved doing the first one last week, so thanks, M! I’ll have to play with this one again on Saturday!
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Tiffany Johnson posted the following on October 24, 2009 at 2:51 pm.
I linked you up to my SCS gallery and my blog post goes live tomorrow! Thank you M for the inspiration :)
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terriebailey posted the following on October 26, 2009 at 6:52 am.
Hi Savatiri ..You can find my card here

http://terriebaileys.blogspot.com/2009/10/caardvarks-colour-create-and-ms-sketch.html
TFL.Have a fab Day:)xxx
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