Saturday 8 March 2014

300

Sketch Saturday has its 300th challenge today!
WOW! that's an achievement eh? :)
As one the original Saturday Girls, I was asked if i'd like to be their Guest Designer for this momentous occasion. Of course, I said YES!  and not only that, my first ever sketch gets an airing too, although it has had a bit of a facelift, but then I would need one too if I reached 300! lol...
Obviously the new sketch is the one on the right. And here's my card using it...



The image is Birthday Candle Birdbrain, by From The Heart Stamps. I think that this is one of my favourite images right now, it's such a lovely image to colour. As usual, i've used promarkers here.
The papers used are both from MME's life of the party pad.
The pretty border is a cArt-Us die (fountain).

This weeks sketch is sponsored by Simon Says Stamp, who are offering a very generous $25 gift certificate for the lucky challenge winner.

Not only that, to celebrate the 300th challenge, there's a blog hop too!
Hopefully you came here after seeing Jen's fabulous creation.
Not to worry if you didn't, here's the hop order if you need to go back and start over...

Lizy
Vannessa
Cathy
Alex
Marzena
Carla
Lesley
Niki
Laura
Jen
Jo (You are here)
Debra
Melissa

There's mystery candy hidden along the way in this hop.
You won't know where the candy is, so to be in with a chance to win, all you need to do is leave a comment at each stop on the hop (including here), which is easy peasy as you're hopping along to see the wonderful cards made by the SS DT anyway aren't you? ;)

Please hop along next to Debra's blog to see what she has made to inspire you, oh and don't forget to comment :) Good Luck! x

Blog hop winners will be announced on Sketch Saturday next Saturday, March 15th at 7:20am.
The challenge winner of the $25 gift certificate for Simon Says Stamp will be announced 10 minutes later at 7:30am.

again, here's the hop order



I'd like to enter my Birdbrain card at:
The Pink Elephant - birthdays
Crafty Creations - happy birthday
Paper Makeup - anything goes
Crafts Galore Encore - use a stamp or digi stamp

thank you for visiting me today, hope you've left your comment?  ;)

43 comments:

  1. That stamp is amazing! love it! 300 is quite an acheivement.

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  2. This birdie has such a cute face! Your colorful card is SO sweet!

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  3. Well done on reaching 300 sketches that's one big achievement. Love your fun card too and I must say it's one mega cute image that I've seen popping up on blogland. 😃

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  4. very beautiful card jo, what a great image.

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  5. Lovely cute stamp. Thank you for your sketch and thank you for your inspiration on this blog hop.

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  6. hahaha... this image just cracks me up and I love it! Gorgeous card and what fun to be an original sketcher and be back for this milestone!

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  7. Here's to the next 300! Love the bright cheery colours and that candle. Hugs Mrs A.

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  8. Super sketch and your card is fabulous. Love the stamp and lovely bright colours xx

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  9. Such a fun card! Love the bright colors.

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  10. Love your card -- super cute

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  11. Love your card, Jo and so excited to have one of the original sketchers as our Guest DT member this week. 300 looks good on you and your creativity! Hugs, Cathy xx

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  12. Your card is adorable, Jo! Love the papers and cute image! So fun having you join us for the hop and a delight to use your very first sketch!

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  13. Love how your candles match the background paper. Fun card!

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  14. Hi Jo, whta a fantastic achievement!!! So happy I get to see your card too, lovely birdie is getting a bit hot holding that candle, fab fun image, love it. It's been a pleasure to work with your sketch and will definitely use this one again. thanks to all for a great hop. Ruby x

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  15. What a cute and funny card! I love it!!

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  16. Love this birdbrain and love you card. Perfect papers and cheerful card.

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  17. Oh that is adorable, love this! Great sketch too!

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  18. Such a cute card Jo, so glad you could join us this week! Hugs, Deb

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  19. This is a really funny image.. love the bird and how you've coloured it... thank you very much for creating this first sketch.. it's a great one and I loved working with it.
    ;-) Alex

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  20. I love this image it made me smile, think I need this stamp! you created a card that would be hard to forget love the vibrant colours too
    Crafteresa xx

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  21. How adorable, this card would put a smile on anyone's face!

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  22. A fabulous card Jo for this weeks sketch Saturday challenge and thanks for a great sketch too!. love the colours
    x catherine

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  23. congrats on sketch 300...your card is adorable!

    sparkle & shine *~*

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  24. Great card. I just love this image. Congrats on the 300 sketches!

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  25. That stamped image rocks, I love it :) Your card is pretty great too :D

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  26. Ah such a cute card - I love it!

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  27. Adorable...love the Birdbrain image and the cute corner embellie!

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  28. Such a lovely image. Sweet card :)

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  29. Great job! The bright colors are amazing!

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  30. Such a cute image. Great sketch with lots of possibilities.

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  31. Oooo what a super image and a great colour combo too, Luv Sam x

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  32. This is so cute. Love the details with the punched edges and love those sparkly colours. Bettina xx

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  33. Loving that cute turkey Jo! He looks deeply unhappy at turning 300! ;) Thanks so much much for being with us again this week ...and happy 300th! ;)
    Lizy xx

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  34. This is so cute Jo and thank you for joining us on our 300th birthday. We wouldn't be where we are now without you! Hugs, Vannessa x

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  35. Jo , I love this card, great image and beautifully coloured. To be eligible to win any prizes in the Crafts Galore Challenge only 3 entries qualify but thank you for sharing this gorgeous card with us

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    1. ooops! sorry, but thank you for your kind comment :)

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  36. Lovely sketch! I love the crying hen too cute as we all hate aging after 21...right? Thanks for playing with Crafty Creations this go!

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  37. Thank you all for your kind comments xx

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