Well we have gotten slammed with snow :C AGAIN
I wanted to thank you all, who shared your stories, and “ick” for my traumatic mouse drama! We are up to 21 and counting. Jason refuses to get De-con-due to last year, they died and you could smell it in the basement.
Id rather smell the DEAD mice, than have them ALIVE anywhere. I told him he has his choice of D’s its Dec-on or Divorce! LOL! OK I would not divorce him-but you get my dire situation.
He has the weekend to ge these things DEAD!
I heard alot of people in New England are having issue’s with rodents due to the extreme amount of snow we have gotten. There is literally NO FOOD or anywhere else for these critters to stay-OH WELL!!
Thanks for the adive for prevention and devices we can get to get rid of them. Jason is going through the comments this weekend and deciding on the best option for us.
Anyway-gross!!!
I also wanted to say the I went to Stamping Memories-our local SS and got the heart scallop nesties!! Thanks to all who referred me to places. I do have the solid hearts already. I was also able to get the scallop/plain ovals! Im very IMPATIENT and hate waiting for things to ship. I also need them for a project, and can’t keep Paulette’s forever (although I was thinking about it! LOL!)
For all who asked- I personally only like/need the LARGE sets. If I were to only get one-I started with the rectangles. You can make then square, and for me are my most used shape for cardmaking. Its really is a personal opinion and we are all different.
I get dozens of emails everytime I post asking about the sandwich for the nesties in the Cuttlebug. I always answer them, but figure I shold just link you all to the best place for info.
Sharon had a huge write up, full of info on the Craft Critique-so check that out—> HERE. Its a great read, and full of ALL you ever wanted/needed to know. Thank YOU Sharon for taking the time to do ALL the research, for us here in stamp land.
She is also having a give-away there so check it out!!!
In case you missed it, I did post the SKETCH on my blog yesterday, just not my samples!
here it is-click for larger view.
Now here is another sample-
A for Always
As promised I have 2 samples for the sketch! BOTH use Stampin Up!
I just LOVE the 2 sets in this post! LOVE!!
I am a HUGE bird image lover-HUGE. These sets are really good too. I will say I wish they had a co-ordinating flourish that matches the design in the bird of the Always set. I’m annoyed that there are “elements” of the bird, but not the flourish.
Anyway, I stamped and embossed the bird with Glassy Glaze. Made it more epoxy like. I alway have to color in the hollow flourish on it too-no idea why-I just do!
This also uses the paper Ginger Blossom, which is REALLY PRETTY!!
Now the top card-that one used the Hostess set Spring Solitude. I love that one too.
I decided to pair it up with some rub-on’s that are part of the SAB freebie’s. I really like rib-on’s, and that set is really cool.
It was one of those done in like 5 minute’s cards, that later inspired my card above. I just love white, black and any pink. In case you have yet to notice, I’ve been on a kick with these colors.
Ah! Well that is all for today. I hope you get to play with the sketch, and send us a link here so we can view it! I really enjoy seeing your take on it. Oh and remember-you can do them ANYTIME, and tweak them to suit you! There are no “rules”! Just a starting point for inspiration 😀
Till tomorrow!
37 Responses for "Sketch Challenge time"
gorgeous saturday sketch as always lauren
there is an award on my blog for you xxx
Love your samples! So pretty! I haven’t done one of your sketches in a while, maybe I’ll try one today!
Sorry about the mice ultimatum – I’d give Matt the same ultimatum, or I’d go to the store and buy some myself LOL! But, I would not be brave enough to put it behind the stove!
I’ll tell the kids the latest “mouse count”!
Very pretty cards – love the colors & I loved the rub-ons on the first one!
I so love the pink, black and white combo. Great job!
GREAT sketch..both samples are gorgeous–what fabulous bird stamps.
Good luck with the rodents (ewww!)…
Both your samples are wonderful! I really like the second one because of that DP…it’s one of my faves lately.
Hope you get the mice OUT…yucky! My neighbour will be happy that you beat her total of 18…lol
I’ll be making another card today with the sketch, it’s fabulous!
I love this sketch. I just posted my card on my blog. Hope your mouse count starts to go down. This will gross you out…. I used to have a pet mouse when I was in High School. His name was Fred. He liked to do homework with me. He would run around my legs and lap desk on my bed while I did homework. He was cute. White with black spots. I can hear your EEEEWWWW from here. Like I said I like rodents when they are supposed to be in your house. Have a great day. -Molly B
Great challenge and gorgeous card!!!
Here’s mine:
http://samm-l.blogspot.com/2008/03/imaginisce-for-peeps-sake-magnolia.html
Samm
x
I jotted down your sketch and hoping to be able to use it later today. (Keeping my fingers crossed).
We’re having our taxes done tomorrow so today is “run around like a mad woman” and collect paperwork needed. Ugh. Why do I always wait until the last minute?
Glad you critter problem is getting under control. I’m thinking of you.
Hugs,
Renee
Absolutely Beautiful Cards!
Great sketch…
Colors are wonderful..
I love the birds…
paper piecing is fantastic!!
Dee
Beautiful cards Lauren! Thank you so much for the link with more info. about the Nestabilities. It was very helpful. You are a treasure:)
Very nice cards….good luck with your mice problems.
Joan
Both are GORGEOUS Lauren! I just adore that first one. . .it’s just so clean and PERFECT! Love it! Hope your rodent problem is under control! I’m with you. . .wouldn’t be able to stand it! LOL
WOW!
I love how you used color on one and black& white on the other. I always like seeing cards fixed both ways.
thanks Lauren.
Jules
Another fun one Lauren
http://www.splitcoaststampers.com/gallery/photo/834023?cat=500&ppuser=20956
Soooo pretty!! I love all of your work! Everything you do works together so well. Love it!
Sorry about the mice situation. There is another product kinda like D-Con, but it eats away the mouse. We had a field beside our house when I was growing up and we always had mice. The smell from D-Con was so bad my mom went on a quest to find a new product! It is called Just One Bite. It works… I swear by it!! I’m not sure where you can get it, but I’m sure you can look it up on the net. They sell it here at a little local greenhouse. HTH!
Beautiful, love the piercing around the bird head!
this is one of my favorite sketches of yours – I like the vertical ones but always seem to revert to the same type of sketch – thanks for the inspiration (I already wanted that Always set – now I want it more!!)
I love your work! I love the card with the rub-ons! I always love black and white and pink! so sharp!
Where did you find that gorgeous black ribbon?
Love your samples. Now just to get mine scanned and uploaded.
Lauren,
I totally agree with you! All rodents are gross (sorry to those of you who love them). I remember when we had an infestation of them a while back, but be grateful they aren’t RATS! – YUCK!
Here is my sketch – it was fun. Thanks for putting it up.
http://katiespaperhaven.blogspot.com/2008/03/if-shoe-fits.html
-Katie
Lovely cards ! Sorry about your rat race…wish I had a remedy. Although it was kinda funny reading about you and Jason. Thanks also for the hoopla on the Nestabilities…I agree the large are the best. Have a great one Lauren 🙂
Totally jealous that you got all those Nesties! I don’t even have one set!!!! I am really itching to get some:)! Love both of your cards!
Beautiful card Lauren…such pretty eye candy!
Does anyone have a cat that is a good mouser that you could borrow? I would let you borrow my Rocky, but I don’t think he would like the trip from CO to the east coast too well. LOL! We live near a large field, and this summer I found about 12 dead mice in our front yard. They were in a perfect circle too (like Stonehenge). I knew that whenever I would see Rocky in the front yard putting his paw out every now and again, that he caught himself something. ICK! But better dead outside on my front lawn than alive and finding their way inside my house.
Linda
Great Cards! Here is my very simple version:
http://riacreations.blogspot.com/2008/03/monkey-in-grass.html
Many Thanks!
Your cards are always so beautiful – and I looooove this sketch! Thanks for posting them each week, the inspiration is wonderful. Here’s a quick one I made yesterday:
http://glitterinmyhair.blogspot.com/2008/03/sketch-challenge-birthday-frog.html
Here’s mine finally: http://www.splitcoaststampers.com/gallery/photo/835577?cat=500&ppuser=2910
This is one of my favorite sketches to use! Your samples are gorgeous–I especially like the black, white, and pink one. Here’s a link to my version: http://inkingaloud.blogspot.com/2008/03/you-crack-me-up.html
Hope the mouse situation is under control soon! I had just one in my house, and it was already dead by the time I realized it was there, but that was almost enough to do me in.
gorgeous cards as always lauren
my take is on my blog for your saturday sketch.
Here is my card for this week’s sketch!
http://sassystamper.typepad.com/my_weblog/2008/03/hanna-challenge.html
Thanks for the weekly sketch!! Gets me motivated!!
Amber
We used to get mice…we have this HUGE field behind our house with tall grass and coyotes and hawks roaming all over the place. We found little field mice in our basement and I refused to use the old timey traps or the new live traps.
I did find these things that you can plug into outlets and it sends out this really high frequency pitch that’s supposed to keep rodents out. And since we’ve installed them I haven’t seen one mouse!
BevW
Beautiful cards, Lauren! Great sketch too! Hugs and smiles
Hi Lauren!
Here is my card for your sketch!
http://stampact.typepad.com/my_weblog/2008/03/thanks-a-unch.html
Your cards are great! Have a great day!
~Lynda
I hope I am not too late on this… and even though it didn’t turned out “exactly” as your sketch, I wanted to give it a try. TFL
http://arquitecturaenpapel.blogspot.com/2008/03/birthday-card.html
Stunning sketch and gorgeous cards! You inspired me to make my first Easter card: http://princess-creations.blogspot.com/2008/03/laurens-saturday-sketch-idea-for-easter.html Thank you 🙂
Hi Lauren,
I can sympathize with your snow woes – we are about to get yet another blizzard here in St. John’s, Newfoundland (Canada) – get this – up to 50 cm (over 1.5 feet) and then a full day of freezing rain!! And on top of that, we will likely lose the power and I will have to come up with a very creative way to feed, keep warm and entertain a one-year old and an almost-four-year old!
Anyway, love these cards – LOVE!!! 😉
I just got the Spring solitude bundle and now I suppose I am going to have to break down and get Always as well!
Alison
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