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, a monogram, etc.
The challenge will run from the second Sunday of the month until the last day of that month.
Card Sketch
Below is April's card sketch.
Challenge Dates
April's challenge will run from April 9th, 2023 until April 30th, 2023 at 5pm EDT.
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, 2023 at 5pm EDT 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 (US Residents only)! The prize each month will change and will be announced at the start of each challenge. April's Second Sunday Sketches sketch challenge prize is mystery ribbon sampler and a stamp set from my retired product cache.
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 narrow, horizontal rectangle to a star, use embossing folders to add more texture to a mat layer, feature designer series paper or a stenciled design in the central rectangle, 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 48th 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
