Second Sunday Sketches #25 Starts Right Now!

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.

Happy 2nd Anniversary!

May is Second Sunday Sketches' 2nd year of posting monthly sketch challenges. Can you believe it has been 2 years?!?  Since it is our 2nd Anniversary, I thought, why not double the fun! Double the prizes, double the entries, and double the sketches.

For May 2021's sketch challenge:

• Your May card entry counts as two entries. I will add your name twice on the prize wheel.
• There will be two prizes. The Opal Rounds and the 3 handmade cards plus a Mystery Bag from my own personal stash of retired stamping goodies! It could be stamp sets, a bundle, tools, never opened embellishments, and more!
  
• In addition to May's sketch, you can also get another spot on the prize wheel by making a new card using any of the previous Second Sunday Sketches from #1 through #24.
  

Card Sketch

Below is May's card sketch.

Challenge Dates

May's challenge will run from May 9th, 2021 until May 31st, 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 May 31st, 2021 at 5pm EST with the subject line Second Sunday Sketches Entry.

Prize Drawing

The day after the last day of the month (June1st), 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 #154289 Opal Rounds and three hand-made cards from me.

And, since, we are doing everything in two's this month, I am adding another prize - a mystery bag from my personal retired stash. It could be a stamp set, a bundle, embellishments, and more! The mystery bag will contain either brand new embellishments and/or brand new or gently used stamp sets. I keep my stamps and tools very clean and in fantastic condition.

 

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 hearts to another shape like flowers or letters, add a mat layer beneath the hearts, make the hearts into negative die cut spaces, use a stencil, use embossing folders to add more texture 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.

1. Enter into this month's Second Sunday Sketches challenge
2. Share this month's Second Sunday Sketches challenge with a friend (that hasn't participated before)
3. Have your friend submit their this month's challenge card entry
4. 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.

 

For May 2021's sketch challenge, I am also offering an exclusive bonus for my email list subscribers that share Second Sunday Sketches with a friend. You can only get this bonus offer if you are subscribed to my email list. Sign up now to get this exclusive bonus!

 

I am looking forward to seeing your personal take on the 25th 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

The Winner of the Second Sunday Sketches #24th is...

Pat! Congratulations, Pat! Pat is the winner of the 24th Second Sunday Sketches card sketch challenge! Your prize, the Fine Art 3/8" Ribbon and 3 handmade cards, will be in the mail on Monday, May 4th, 2021.

 

Pat, your card is amazing! I like how you used designer series paper on the outside and the inside of the card base. I also like how your wood grain designer series paper echoes the color of the area behind the stamped front door! Beautiful! Your card is a lovely congratulatory card that I know the recipient will appreciate too!

Check out the other entries for the 24th Second Sunday Sketch card challenge. I love that many of the entries were gate fold cards and used a variety of focal images in the center of the card - the magnolia bloom, a window scene, and a front door! I also love how Candy used two different techniques on the front of her card. She used an embossing folder with sponging on one side and sponged designer series paper on the other side.

 

 

Missed this Second Sunday Sketches? 

The next Second Sunday Sketches card challenge starts on May 9th, 2021. The prize will be a package of the Opal Rounds (Item #154289) and 3 handmade cards from me.

 

May is the 2nd anniversary of Second Sunday Sketches

Can you believe that it has been two years of monthly sketches? 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 an email coming next week with the details! Make sure you are signed up for my email list to receive the exclusive scoop on the additional prizes and bonuses!

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.

1. Enter into May's Second Sunday Sketches challenge
2. Share May's Second Sunday Sketches challenge with a friend
3. Have your friend submit their May'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 1-3 business days after I draw May's winner.

Happy Stamping!
Beth

P.S. Ever wonder how I draw for the Second Sunday Sketches winner? I use an app called Tiny Decisions. I input all of the names of the participants onto the wheel and spin it. The name that the wheel stops on is the winner.