It is time for another Second Sunday Sketches challenge! If you are new to Second Sunday Sketches,
please review the rules here or below. Each second Sunday of the month, I will post a card sketch. A sketch
is graphic or drawing of how the elements of a card are arranged.
You
will then use the sketch as a guide to create your own card. Your card
must be a new creation and reflect the challenge guidelines. Your card
must include the major elements of the card sketch, such as the number
of layers and the general position of the embellishments and/or die
cuts. You can rotate the sketch for a top-folding card or for a
side-folding card.
You choose the occasion and the
color palette as well as the stamp set(s) and the embellishments. I do
ask that you use Stampin' Up! products (current or retired).
The
measurements will also be included in the blog post for each Second
Sunday Sketches sketch challenge. You can use the measurements as given
or increase them or decrease them. For example, if a greeting is stamped
on a 1" circle on the sketch, but the greeting you choose is 1-3/4",
then increase the size of the circle to 1-3/4". You can also change the
shape. Instead of a circle, you can use an oval, a square, a daisy
punch, etc.
The challenge will run from the second Sunday of the month until the last day of that month.
Below is April's card sketch.
Challenge Dates
April's challenge will run from April 11th, 2021 until April 30th, 2021 at 5pm EST.
If
you would like to participate in the Second Sunday Sketches sketch
challenge, please create a card using the sketch above and email me a
photo of your card by April 30th, 2021 at 5pm EST with the subject line
Second
Sunday Sketches Entry.
Prize Drawing
The
day after the last day of the month (May1st), I will place all of
the names of the participants in a proverbial hat and randomly
draw a winner. The winner will receive a prize! The prize each month
will change and will be announced at the start of each challenge. May's
Second Sunday Sketches sketch challenge prize is Item #154561 Fine 3/8" Art Ribbon and
three hand-made cards from me.
Winner Announcement
If
you are the winner, I will notify you by email. Please respond to my
email with your complete mailing address, and I will mail you your
prize! If the winner does not respond to my email within 7 days, I will
draw another winner.
I will also post all of the entries on my blog (with your names attached to the photos) and the name of the winner.
Some Ideas on How to Make this Card Sketch Your Own
There
are many ways to change this card to make it your own! You can rotate
the card layout 90 degrees, change the hexagon to another shape like flowers or letters, make this into a gate fold card, use embossing
folders or designer series paper to add more texture and interest to a mat layer, and more!
Share Second Sunday Sketches with a Friend
Be sure to
join in on the fun and share with a friend! If you
enter the Second Sunday Sketches challenge, you can get a bonus surprise
prize by sharing this challenge with a friend (for US residents only)!
Here's how to get a bonus surprise prize. Limit two bonus surprise prizes per person per month.
- Enter into this month's Second Sunday Sketches challenge
- Share this month's Second Sunday Sketches challenge with a friend (that hasn't participated before)
- Have your friend submit their this month's challenge card entry
- Email
me that your friend has submitted their card entry. Submit your
complete mailing address and the name of the friend that you shared
with. I will confirm their entry and then send you a bonus surprise prize.
I
am looking forward to seeing your personal take on the 24th Second
Sunday Sketches sketch challenge! If you have any questions about this
card sketch challenge, please let me know! I am happy to assist!
Happy Stamping!
Beth
P.S. May will be the 2nd Anniversary of my Second Sunday Sketches challenges. I can't believe it has been two years of monthly sketches! I have received such positive feedback from you all! I am so thrilled that you are enjoying Second Sunday Sketches! I have some fun goodies in store for you in May! Be on the look out May 9th for updates! Happy stamping!
