Sunday, November 14, 2021

Second Sunday Sketches #31 Starts Today

 Craft with Beth Second Sunday Sketches graphic title graphic banner card sketch challenge with measurements


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.

Craft with Beth: Stampin' Up! Second Sunday Sketches sketch card sketch challenge sample graphic

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, a monogram, etc.

The challenge will run from the second Sunday of the month until the last day of that month.

Below is November's card sketch.

Craft with Beth Second Sunday Sketches card sketch challenge graphic #31 with measurements


Challenge Dates

November's challenge will run from November 14th, 2021 until November 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 November 30th, 2021 at 5pm EST with the subject line Second Sunday Sketches Entry.


Prize Drawing

The day after the last day of the month (December1st), 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. November's Second Sunday Sketches sketch challenge prize is a surprise embellishment pack from my own retired product cache and three hand-made cards from me.

Craft with Beth: November 2021 Second Sunday Sketches #31 card challenge sketch challenge prize graphic


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 stars to another shape like leaves or snowflakes, make the oval bigger or smaller, make the horizontal rectangle into a word die cut, 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.

I am looking forward to seeing your personal take on the 31st 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

Monday, November 1, 2021

The Winner of the Second Sunday Sketches #30 is...

Pat Arnold! Congratulations, Pat! Pat is the winner of the 30th Second Sunday Sketches card sketch challenge! Your prize, the #155500 Genial Gems and 3 handmade cards, will be in the mail on November 3rd, 2021.

Craft with Beth Second Sunday Sketches #30 card sketch challenge with measurements card entry Christmas tree evergreen card
Craft with Beth Second Sunday Sketches #30 card sketch challenge with measurements card entry Christmas tree evergreen card

Pat, your Christmas card is beautiful! I love how you echoed the evergreen trees on the designer series paper with the evergreen tree punch and how you used the sequined paper on the mat and as the group of three embellishments like on the original sketch. Pat stamped her Merry Christmas greeting onto Soft Succulent cardstock. That is a great tip to keep in mind - the cardstock behind the greeting does not have to be Basic White or Very Vanilla. It can be any color!

Check out the other entries for the 30th Second Sunday Sketch card challenge. Candy's wild cat birthday card is stunning! She created a scene inside the large rectangle in the center instead of using designer series paper or a solid cardstock. I simply love Candy's card! Dawn's Thanksgiving card is beautiful with the oak leaf designer series paper and the jewel tones! Toni's celebratory card is bright and cheery. I like how she layered the flower punches under the stamped greeting too!


Craft with Beth Second Sunday Sketches #30 card sketch challenge with measurements card entry wild cats tiger card

Craft with Beth Second Sunday Sketches #30 card sketch challenge with measurements card entry thanksgiving blackberry beauty card

Craft with Beth Second Sunday Sketches #30 card sketch challenge with measurements card entry thanksgiving blackberry beauty card

Craft with Beth Second Sunday Sketches #30 card sketch challenge with measurements card entry celebrate floral card celebratory card


Missed this Second Sunday Sketches? 

The next Second Sunday Sketches card challenge starts on November 14th, 2021. Check back here on my blog for the new card sketch and the prize information!

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 November's Second Sunday Sketches challenge
  2. Share November's Second Sunday Sketches challenge with a friend
  3. Have your friend submit their November'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 November'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.