Second Sunday Sketches #33 Starts Today!

 

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.

Below is January's card sketch.

Challenge Dates

January's challenge will run from January 9th, 2022 until January 31st, 2022 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 January 31st, 2022 at 5pm EST with the subject line Second Sunday Sketches Entry.

Prize Drawing

The day after the last day of the month (February1st), 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. January's Second Sunday Sketches sketch challenge prize is a surprise embellishment pack from my retired product cache 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 heart to another shape like flowers or letters, 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 33rd 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

Sneak Peek: January Paper Pumpkin Kit and Treat Box Add-On

We all know that roses are red and violets are blue—it’s time that love-themed cards got an upgrade! The Kisses & Hugs Paper Pumpkin Kit will help you express that forever kind of love with heart-shaped cards that would make Cupid jealous. 

The Kisses & Hugs kit is not bound to just Valentine’s Day, it works for all love occasions year-round like anniversaries, weddings, birthdays, or those “just because” days. Check out the video below to get a taste of what’s included.

 

 

Kisses and Hugs Paper Pumpkin Kit Details

• Kit contains enough supplies to create 10 cards—5 each of 2 designs—and 10 coordinating envelopes
• Kit features an exclusive Two-Step photopolymer stamp set
• Kit includes a Gray Granite Classic Stampin’ Spot
• Card size: 4-1/2" x 4-1/4" (11.4 x 10.8 cm) heart-shaped cards; folded
• Coordinating colors: Blushing Bride, Flirty Flamingo, Gray Granite, Very Vanilla

 

In addition to January's Kisses and Hugs Paper Pumpkin Kit, Stampin' Up! is offering special add-on treat boxes! The Kisses & Hugs Mini Treat Boxes (Item #160147) are an exciting add-on to this month’s kit! This is a chance to create stylish treat boxes to match the heart-shaped cards in the kit. While these boxes are small, they make a big impact that shines with gold foil printing. The Kisses & Hugs Mini Treat Boxes are sold separately starting 25 January and only available while supplies last, so don’t wait too long to snag them!

ADD-ON Kisses & Hugs Mini Treat Boxes Details

• Item number: 160147 | $10.00 USD | $13.75 CAD
• Contains 20 mini treat boxes and 20 heart tags
• Gold cord: 10-1/2" yards (9.6 m)
• Finished size: 1-3/4" x 1-3/4" x 1-3/4" (4.4 x 4.4 x 4.4 cm)
• Printed with gold foil
• Please note: These coordinated treat boxes are not included in this month’s kit and are only available for purchase separately as an add-on online starting January 25th, 2022. You must be a Paper Pumpkin subscriber to purchase and they are only available while supplies last. 

 

 

 Subscription Period

• December 11th, 2021 to January 10th, 2022 
• Supplies may be limited towards the end of the subscription period
• Sign up today for Paper Pumpkin HERE!

 

There are only a few more days left to sign up for January's Kisses and Hugs Paper Pumpkin Kit! Sign up by January 10th HERE!

 

Happy Stamping!

Beth

NEW Kit: Light the Candles Birthday Card Kit

Your wish just came true—the Kits Collection has a new birthday kit! Coming, today, January 5th, 2022!

Let’s give a big “Hip Hip Hooray” for the new addition to the Kits Collection: Light the Candles—a birthday card kit you’ll be using all year! This kit features bright colors, sparkly embellishments, and a simple peek-through technique that will make you want to party. 

These cards are perfect for wishing the happiest of birthdays, or to use as invitations to an exciting birthday bash! Now is the perfect time to stock up on birthday cards to use throughout the year.

 

#159332 Light The Candles Kit Details:

• Kit contains enough supplies to create 8 cards—4 each of 2 designs—and 8 coordinating envelopes.
• Includes printed card bases, printed die cuts, adhesive, embellishments, and a clear block.
• Includes an exclusive stamp set and a Coastal Cabana Classic Stampin’ Spot.
• Finished card size: 5-1/2" x 4-1/4" (14 x 10.8 cm)
• Coordinating colors: Coastal Cabana, Daffodil Delight, Magenta Madness, Mango Melody, Night of Navy
• Item number 159332 - $19.00

These cards are so cute and festive! The cut away pieces on the cake and on the candles really highlights the bright paper below! 

 

The exclusive to this kit stamp set is fabulous! The font is fun and whimsical. The sayings are gender neutral and can be used for all ages too, making this stamp set perfect for all of your loved ones!

 

 

Check out this video HERE for assembly instructions and more details!

Stop by the Kits Collection on my online store HERE to see all of the kits that are currently available and to pick up this fun birthday kit beginning today, January 5th, 2022! 

 

Thanks for stopping by!

Beth 

Happy New Catalog Day!! 2022 January-February Mini Catalog and Sale-A-Bration are here!!

 

Hooray! I am so excited to say that the 2022 January-June Mini Catalog and Sale-A-Bration kicks off today! 

2022 January-June Mini Catalog

The 2022 January-June Mini Catalog is bursting with gorgeous, fun, and exciting new stamp sets, dies, embellishments, and designer series paper! The January–June 2022 Mini Catalog is your passport to stunning seasonal projects! It contains all the products you’ll need to craft, create, and celebrate during Valentine’s, Easter, and more. 

One of my favorite suite collections is the Flowering Fields Suite Collection. This suite collection features two stamp and die sets with beautiful windmills and multi-step tulips, gorgeous designer series paper, and coordinating ribbon and butterfly metallic embellishments. This entire suite collection is stunning! 

 

 

• Check out all of the NEW 2022 January-June Mini Catalog products HERE in my online store.
• Download the Digital PDF Copy of the 2022 January-June Mini Catalog HERE
• Customer Catalog Sales Period: January 4th, 2022 to June 30th, 2022.
  

 

January-February 2022 Sale-A-Bration

You may have noticed that the structure of Sale-A-Bration is a little different this time. Instead of one single Sale-A-Bration season, we’ve split the annual Sale-A-Bration event in two! The first Sale-A-Bration event will take place from January to February, with the second beginning in July and ending in August. 

January-February 2022 Sale-Bration also starts today! Sale-A-Bration runs from January 4th, 2022 through February 28th, 2022.  

 

 

Shop

For every qualifying purchase, you can earn FREE products from the Sale-A-Bration catalog! Earn FREE products when you shop during Sale-A-Bration! The Sale-A-Bration Catalog has FREE products with qualifying orders in increments of $50 USD and $100 USD. Many of the Sale-A-Bration products are FREE with a qualifying $50 USD and some are with a qualifying $100 USD order (before tax and shipping). Spead at least $50 USD to select a FREE with $50-purchase item. Spend at least $100 USD to select a FREE $100-purchase item. Mix and match from both categories. 

For example, if you spend $150 USD, you can select three $50-purchase items or one $100-purhcase item and one $50-purchase item. Some restrictions may apply.

Joining Special

There is also a new demonstrator joining special! When you join Stampin' Up! as a new demonstrator you can purchase a Starter Kit for $99 plus tax and choose two FREE stamp sets (from current and in stock stamp sets in the January-February 2022 Mini Catalog and the 2021-2022 Annual Catalog and must be chosen at the time of joining after choosing the products for your Starter Kit. Host sets and Sale-A-Bration products are not included. See stampinup.com for more details).

 

Host

When you host a workshop or place a single qualifying order during 2022 January-February Sale-A-Bration (before tax and shipping), you can earn the Calming Camellia stamp set (Item #158117)!

I can see using the Calming Camellia stamp set for birthdays, encouragement, friendship, and more all year round!

• Download the Digital PDF Copy of the 2022 January-February Catalog HERE.
• Join my demonstrator team HERE.
  
• Customer Catalog Sales Period: January 4th to February 28th, 2022.

 

I hope you are as excited about the new catalogs and stamping goodies as I am! Check out all of the NEW 2022 January-June Mini Catalog products HERE in my online store. I can't wait to hear what your favorite new products are!

Happy New Catalog Day! Happy Shopping!

Beth

The Winner of the Second Sunday Sketches #32 is...

Candy Nash! Congratulations, Candy! Candy is the winner of the 32nd Second Sunday Sketches card sketch challenge! Your prize, a mystery embellishment pack from my retired product cache and 3 handmade cards, will be in the mail on January 4th, 2022 .

I love Candy's Valentine's Day cad! I love how Candy interpreted the stripes on the sketch to be strips of cardstock with x's and hearts die cut from them! That is so sweet!

Check out the other entries for the 32nd Second Sunday Sketch card challenge. How fun is Pat's Valentine's Day card with the hidden flap on the heart!?!? That is too cute and clever! Toni's birthday card has a bright, cheery color palette. I love it! Well done everyone! You are all so creative! I love seeing how you interpret each month's card sketch!

 

Missed this Second Sunday Sketches? 

The next Second Sunday Sketches card challenge starts on January 9th, 2021. The prize will be a mystery embellishment package from my retired product cache and 3 handmade cards from me.

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

Second Sunday Sketches #32 Starts Today

 

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.

Below is December's card sketch.

Challenge Dates

December's challenge will run from December 12th, 2021 until December 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 December 31st, 2021 at 5pm EST with the subject line Second Sunday Sketches Entry.

Prize Drawing

The day after the last day of the month (January 1st), 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. December's Second Sunday Sketches sketch challenge prize is a mystery embellishment pack from my retired product cache 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 oval to another shape like flowers or letters, add a mat layer beneath the stripes, use embossing folders to add more texture to a mat layer, use washi tape for the stripes, 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 32nd 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 #31 is...

Dawn Beelman! Congratulations, Dawn! Dawn is the winner of the 31st Second Sunday Sketches card sketch challenge! Your prize, a mystery embellishment pack from my retired cache and 3 handmade cards, will be in the mail on Friday, December 3rd, 2021.

Oh, my goodness! Dawn's cards are so precious! The holly in the dog's and the cat's hats is beyond adorable! I love your interpretation of November's card sketch, Dawn! Dawn enjoyed this card sketch and the Sweet Little Stockings stamp set so much that she made two cards - one with the dog in the stocking and one with the cat in the stocking! So cute! I can see why it was hard to choose which card to enter!

Check out the other entries for the 31st Second Sunday Sketch card challenge. How creative and festive is Tracy's card?!? Her card looks like a sweet deer ornament with the bow tied at the top! Love that bit of sparkle too! Toni added a fun texture to her mat layer with an embossing folder. Her color palette is bright and cheery - perfect for sending birthday wishes and cheer! Candy's snowman card is so jolly and fun! I love how Candy echoed the snowflake shape in the embossing folder with the die cut glitter paper snowflakes!

Missed this Second Sunday Sketches? 

The next Second Sunday Sketches card challenge starts on December 12th, 2021. The prize will be a mystery embellishment package from my retired product cache and 3 handmade cards from me.

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

Second Sunday Sketches #31 Starts Today

 

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.

Below is November's card sketch.

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.

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

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.

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!

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.

The Biggest Stamp Sale of the Year! 24-Hour Stamp Sale Today Only!

 

Can’t stop staring at a certain stamp set (or two, or three)? Stock up on stamp sets at a stellar price! For one day only, you can snag select cling stamp sets at a 15% discount. This short and stamp-tacular sale only happens once a year, so get in gear—it’s time to shop ’til you drop!

Promotion Details

Sales Period: October 20th, 2021

• The sale will run for 24 hours. 
• The 15% discount will apply to select cling stamp sets only.
• Every cling stamp set from the 2021–2022 Annual Catalog (excluding the Host stamp sets) will be discounted!

Order Period

• Phone: 7:00 AM to 6:50 PM (MT)
• Online: 12:00 AM to 11:50 PM (MT)

Which Stamps are On Sale? Where can I find the list of participating stamps?

• Every cling stamp set from the 2021–2022 Annual Catalog (excluding the Host stamp sets) will be discounted!

• Download the PDF Flyer here listing all of the participating cling stamp
  

• Shop my online store here to see the complete list of participating cling stamp sets! 

 

 Happy Shopping!

Beth

Second Sunday Sketches #30 Starts Today

 

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 October's card sketch.

Challenge Dates

October's challenge will run from October 10th, 2021 until October 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 October 31st, 2021 at 5pm EDT with the subject line Second Sunday Sketches Entry.

Prize Drawing

The day after the last day of the month (November1st), 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. October's Second Sunday Sketches sketch challenge prize is Item #155500 Genial Gems 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 suns to another shape like rhinestones, flowers, or leaves, increase or decrease the size of a mat layer, use embossing folders to add more texture to a mat layer, make the top right rectangle into a stamped greeting, 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 30th 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 #29 is...

Tracy Reed! Congratulations, Tracy Reed! Tracy is the winner of the 29th Second Sunday Sketches card sketch challenge! Your prize, the Brush Metallic Adhesive-Backed Dots and 3 handmade cards, will be in the mail on Monday, October 4th, 2021.

I love how you used the new squirrel stamp set as the focal image for your card! It is so fun and cheerful! Your background images are perfect - almost like the squirrel is in the woods! You create beautiful and creative cards!

Check out the other entries for the 29th Second Sunday Sketch card challenge. Pat was so excited about this month's sketch that she submitted two card entries - one using the Santa stamp set and one using the Nativity stamp set. The Santa image is so happy and jolly! I love this stamp set! The designer series paper is paired so festively with the Santa. Love the little bird on the inside of the card too! The colors are so beautiful and spiritual on the Nativity card. I love how you used the gold foil paper for the manager and the gold ink for the greeting! Stunning! Candy, your Crazy Cat card is purrfect! Too cute! The angle of the broom and the witch's hat is very well done! Love your card, Candy!

Missed this Second Sunday Sketches? 

The next Second Sunday Sketches card challenge starts on October 10th. The prize will be a package of the Genial Gems (Item #155500) and 3 handmade cards from me.

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

Thanks for participating in September's Second Sunday Sketches! I can't wait to see what you create for October's sketch!

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.