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 layed out.
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.
This Month's Card Sketch
Below is March's card sketch.
Challenge Dates
March's challenge will run from March 8th, 2020 until March 31st, 2020 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 March 31st, 2020 at 5pm EST with the subject line Second Sunday Sketches Entry.
Prize Drawing
The day after the last day of the month (April 1st), I will place all of the names of the participants in a 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. March's Second Sunday Sketches sketch challenge prize is Item #151327 Peaceful Poppies Elements 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.
Card Sketch Sample
Here is a sample of how I interpreted this card sketch using the Best Dressed Designer Series Paper, the Daisy Punch, and the Timeless Tulips stamp set. I made the Designer Series Paper the main focal area of the card front and embellished it with a Highland Heather daisy.
Second Sunday Sketches #11 Card Assembly Tip: When you create your own card, the rectangular mats will over hang the card front edges. Once you are satisfied with the placement of the first mat, adhere it to the card front and then trim the cardstock that overhangs the card front edges. You can add more adhesive after trimming as needed. Then place, adhere, and trim the second mat.
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, decrease the sizes of the mats, flip the angle of the mats, use an embossing folder on one of the mats, and more!Share Second Sunday Sketches with a Friend
Be sure to join in on the fun and share with a friend! Starting in March 2020, if you enter the Second Sunday Sketches challenge, you can get a bonus surprise prize by sharing this challenge with a friend and having your friend submit their card entry (for US residents only)! Here's how to get a bonus surprise prize. Limit two bonus surprise prizes per person per month. Bonus surprise prizes will be sent out on the first of the following month (the same day the winner is announced or the next business day).- 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 tenth 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
