sketch saturday

Bente

To be in with a chance of winning this weeks fantabulous prize please leave a DIRECT LINK to your crafty creativeness with Mr. Linky below ...

Winner of challenge #190

2012-01-21T07:50:00.011Z

The winner of last weeks challenge who wins a fabulous $25 shopping spree at Simon Says Stamp is...

Valentina C (My 12 months of cards) prize claimed

with this little cutie...

Congratulations Valentina! :)
Please leave a comment here, then EMAIL ME so that I can let you know how you can claim your prize. Thank you.
Happy Shopping!

Jo xx

Thank you Jeanette xx

2012-01-18T12:27:00.003Z

Sad news to tell you all,
Jeanette has sadly decided to leave our design team, I know it was a difficult decision for her to make and she will be greatly missed from the team.
Jeanette joined Sketch Saturday from the very beginning, so she has been inspiring us all for over 3 years. Did you know that Sketch Saturday was the first design team that Jeanette joined? What a honour for us :)
I'm pleased to say that she isn't giving up crafting altogether, so you will still be able to see her beautiful work on her fabulous blog.

Jeanette, Thank you so much for all you've done for SS over the years.
We'll miss you, and wish you all the very best in your future ventures.
Lots of love, The girls xx

Week #190 - 14th January - Sponsored by Simon Says Stamp

2012-01-14T08:00:00.080Z

Good morning everyone!

Thank you for joining in with Bente's sketch challenge last week, hope you all had as much fun as we did :)

This weeks challenge is sponsored by our friends at Simon Says Stamp!

"With over 100,000 items in stock, Simon is proud to offer the best selection of Rubber Stamps, Scrapbooking, Artist Trading Cards, Altered Art, and Paper Crafting Supplies in the world!"

To see all the latest products instore please click HERE

Their exclusive Simon Says Stamp range are HERE

Not forgetting their Magnolia range HERE

All things Tim Holtz including newly released products can be found HERE

They have yummy Copics HERE

SSS have a fab range of Hero Arts new releases for 2012 available now,
including beautiful Hero Arts mid-tone shadow inks

Did you know that you can buy e-gift cards too?

any amount from $5.00 - $100.00 is available, ideal when you don't know what to buy as a gift for a crafty friend.

A very generous $25 gift certificate will be awarded to our lucky challenge winner this week to spend on goodies in the SSS store!

HUGE thanks Simon Says Stamp!

Here is this weeks sketch...

And here are some wonderful cards for your inspiration...

GDT Gro

and the beautiful creations made by The Saturdays...

If you join in with this weeks sketch ... which we hope you will, please leave a DIRECT LINK to your fabulous creation below with Mr.Linky ......x

Winner of challenge 189

2012-01-14T07:50:00.000Z

The winner of the fabolous prize from The Paper Shelter is ......

Camilla H from Camilla's kreative hjørne ♥

with this stunning card:

Please email me (Bente) - with your email adress and I'll pass it along to the Paper Shelter.

Week #189 - 7th January - Bente's DT week sponsored by The Paper Shelter

2012-01-07T08:00:00.001Z

A new year - and a new saturday, and I (Bente) have got the honor of introducing the first challenge for 2012.

I have got a fantastic sponsor for the challenge - The Paper Shelter - they have the most amazing digital images and also digital papers. And they are offering the winner a 20 $ gift certificate!!

Here's a little introduction to them.

"If you are looking for fun, cute and lovely digi stamps for your paper-crafting or web design projects, The Paper Shelter is your one-stop boutique! This growing catalog of high-quality digi stamps with many different kind of options offers a multitude of themes such as everyday items, holidays, special occasions, children, adorable characters and creatures. Stamps are available in standard black and white line art, as well as in pre-colored format. Images are wonderful for coloring and make perfect additions to greeting cards and scrapbook albums. In "The Paper Shelter" you'll also find great other resources for all crafts (or digital) projects, like Paper Packs, Printables, Accesory sheet, etc."

Here's the sketch I've made - hope you like it and want to join us this week. Check out the design teams gorgeous work as always - and a lot of them (me included) have used an image from The Paper Shelter.

I'm also proud to announce my guest designer for January - Gro - she makes beautiful cards with lots of wonderful details. Stop by her blog to have a look for yourself.

GDT Gro

Jilli

Donna

Bente

Tracey

Faye

Over to you crafty lot ... To be in with a chance of winning this weeks fantabulous prize of a $20 gift certificate please leave a DIRECT LINK to your creation with Mr. Linky below .... Good Luck x

Winner of challenge #188

2012-01-07T07:50:00.015Z

Thank you for sharing your wonderful entries with us.
The winner of the Artemio embellishment bundle, kindly donated by The Craft Barn is...

Beth! (Beth's little card blog) prize claimed

with this adorable card...

Congratulations Beth!
Please leave a message here, then EMAIL ME with your full postal address so that I can pass this onto Sandy, so that she can then post out your prize to you. Thank You.

Jo xx

Week #188 - 31st December - Sponsored by The Craft Barn

2011-12-31T08:00:00.243Z

Hello sketch fans!
Hope you all had a fabulous Christmas Day.
Did Santa bring you some lush new craft stash to play with?

So we wave goodbye to 2011 this evening

Personally, I'd like to thank my lovely friends, the totally awesome Saturday Girls (past & present), for their love, support and of course the outstanding work that they give each week, you girls are all amazing! xx

From the team as a whole, we'd like to thank our generous sponsors, our talented guest designers and of course we'd like to thank all of you, the challengers, for making Sketch Saturday all worthwhile.

A special thank you goes to Karita, who has taken the difficult decision to leave our design team for pastures new.

We are very sad to see her go, but we all wish her well in her other DT positions, they are very lucky to have her join them.
Karita, thank you so much for sharing your stunning creations with us, we'll miss you. Friends forever. xx

On behalf of all of The Saturdays... HAPPY NEW YEAR EVERYONE!
We hope 2012 brings you good luck, good health and happiness.
And if you are going out to celebrate tonight, stay safe and enjoy yourselves.
xXxXx

This is our final challenge of the year, and we are delighted to have our dear friends at The Craft Barn sponsor us this week.

Some of the leading companies that we stock include Stamping Bella, Ranger, Tim Holtz, Crafty Individuals, Martha Stewart, Katzelkraft stamps, Nestabilities, Craftwork Cards, Copic Pens, House Mouse, Viva Décor, Eco Green crafts and Cosmic Shimmer to name but a few.

We are constantly adding new products to our range of craft supplies so be sure to add us to your browser favourites so you can pop back and see us."

The Craft Barn offer a wide range of goodies for all crafters from all things 'Cuttlebug'to grunge paper, from cottage cutz dies to cosmic shimmers, then there's your essentials like cardstock and papers and adhesives.

Not forgetting their HUGE stock of clear and rubber stamps to tantalise you!

There really is something for everyone :)

For all the latest products that have been added to the site PLEASE CLICK HERE,
Includes, NEW Cheery Lynn Designs dies, and fabulous Kraft Fusion products.

Do you love the sewn card look but don't like to sew?
then THIS RANGE is just for you.

Today is the first day of The Craft Barn's

WICKED WINTER SALE

Their shop sale will run for 4 days only and finishes at 5pm on Tuesday 3rd Janaury.
All sale products will be half price and can be found in their upstairs studio.

Their online Winter sale also starts today. The products in both sales are completely different to enable their staff to better manage the stock, so a visit to both the shop and the website is highly recommended...

...don't miss out on a bargain buy!

CHALLENGE PRIZE

This weeks winner will win a co-ordinated embellishment bundle:
Artemio Ribbons Boy, Artemio Blue Ric Rac ribbon pack, Artemio light blue tassels, pack of blue buttons, Artemio blue flowers, box of wooden embellishments, a selection pack of extra large brads and a jar of blue Beadazzles.
All these goodies have a total value of almost £23

AMAZING prize eh?
Massive thanks go to The Craft Barn xx

Here is the final sketch of 2011...

This pretty card has been made by our talented GD for December, Hanne...

Hanne, thank you for sharing your talent with us throughout December xx

And here are the beautiful cards made by the Saturdays...

So, for the very last time this year, please leave a DIRECT LINK to your creation with Mr. Linky below ...

Winner number 2 of challenge #186

2011-12-31T07:50:00.011Z

The 2nd week winner of challenge #186 who wins my mystery prize is...

Sylvia! (Happy Crafty Times) prize claimed

with this fabulous card...

Congratulations!

Please leave a message here then EMAIL ME with your FULL postal address so that I can get your prize posted out to you. Thank you.

Jo xx

my mistake

2011-12-27T10:55:00.005Z

Hi sketch fans, I hope you are all having a fab time and have lots of new craft stash to play with :)

I think I was running on auto pilot last week and I forgot that I had planned to have the challenge run for 2 weeks until 30th, and I already announced the winner after one week. I'm so sorry.

So as promised our challenge will run until 30th, and for this second week (24th-30th) I will host the prize myself. You will receive a mystery gift package (with a RRP of at least £10) from me if you are chosen by Random.org.

The challenge is the same as last weeks, using the same sketch.
Please continue to add your entries to Mr Linky in last weeks post (#186)
All entrants from and including number #61 will be entered twice, I will add on the same amount of entrants again to the end of the list.
So if you take part this week you will have twice the chance of winning the mystery prize.

ALSO, all new entrants (#61 +) can have one FREE download of my own craft sheet designs if they wish.
All my sheets can be found on my other blog Jobo Designs.
Just email me with the number of the sheet you would like (all sheet numbers end with 966) and once confirmed that you have entered the challenge, I will email your chosen design to you. You can print off the sheet as many times as you wish, but they are strictly for your own personal use only.
All copyright and TOU apply to free downloads too. Details are on the blog and will also be emailed to you with your download.

I have altered last weeks posts so that anyone going direct to the challenge from another blog will know that the challenge is still running.

The winner will be announced at 7:50am on 31st December.

Jo xx

Week #187 - no challenge - MERRY CHRISTMAS! xx

2011-12-24T08:00:00.036Z

Merry Christmas Everyone! xx

We would like to say a huge THANK YOU to all of our sponsors and guest designers throughout 2011, as well as thanking each and everyone of you, fantastic challengers, for your support of our challenge blog, thank you so much for taking part each week and sharing your wonderful creations.

There is no new challenge this week, The Saturdays are having a well deserved week off with their families, friends and loved ones.
But you still have time to use last weeks sketch to win a mystery prize, please add your entry to last weeks Mr Linky, they are dated so I can determine who is eligible for the prize.

We will be back next week with our final challenge of 2011.

We hope you have everything you wish for and more.

Have fun!

The Saturdays xx

Winner of challenge #186

2011-12-24T07:50:00.005Z

The winner of last weeks challenge who wins a fabulous £15 shopping spree at Crafters Companion is...

Barbara G! (Barb's Creative Corner) prize claimed

with this fabulous card...

Congratulations Barbara, Merry Christmas!

Please leave a message here then EMAIL ME so that I can let you know how you can claim your prize. Thank you.
Happy Shopping!

Jo xx

Week #186 - 17th December - Sponsored by Crafters Companion

2011-12-17T08:00:00.098Z

Morning everyone ... only 8 more sleeps till Christmas Day or 7 more crafting days for those of us that still have Christmas cards and gifts to make/buy.

This weeks challenge will last for 2 weeks because there is no challenge set for Christmas Eve (24th), but there WILL be a challenge on 31st December.

So you have until 11:59pm 30th December to submit your entries for this challenge. You can enter a maximum of 3 times if you wish. But they must be NEW entries only please.

Our generous sponsor this week is Crafter's Companion

Crafter's Companion are a forward thinking company who pride themselves on the design, manufacture and distribution of innovative crafting tools. The range include the Rock-a-Blocks - a patented stamp mounting system - and the Award winning Ultimate Crafter's Companion Pro - an all in one compact carry case which allows you to score, measure, trim and create boxes, shaped cards blanks, envelopes and more. Crafter's Companion are also well known for creating fabulous CDs and rubber stamps using licensed characters, which to date include Beatrix Potter, Popcorn the Bear, Humphrey's Corner, the Snowman and Flower Fairies.

Last UK order dates for pre-christmas delivery

Standard delivery - 19th December

Next Day delivery - MIDDAY 22nd December

Christmas Gift Shop

If you are searching for that perfect present for a crafty friend or relative then look no further than their Christmas Shop. There's a wide selection of gifts and crafting kits to suit all tastes and budgets. Each comes with a bonus gift absolutley FREE, plus double loyalty points with each item.

Stocking Fillers

There's a Stocking Fillers category on their web site, filled with hand-picked selections of their best-selling products. These crafty gifts will please crafters young and old, and with a wide range of crafting abilities. Better yet, everything is under £30!

FREE UK delivery on orders over £50

Our lucky challenge winner for this week (17th-23rd) will receive a £15 voucher to spend from their fab website! Woohooo!

For the second week (24th-30th) the winner will receive a mystery prize from me (Jo)

The challenge is the same (same sketch) but will be split into 2 prizes, one for each week.

Here's this weeks sketch...

This stunning card has been made by the wonderful Hanne

our GD for December

And here is more inspiration by The Saturdays .....

Faye

Donna

So, with just one week left till the "Big Day" we hope you're all prepared and still have time to come along and play with our fab sketch this week. To be in with the chance of winning this week's fantastic prize please leave a DIRECT LINK to your crafty creation, with Mr. Linky below ....

Winner of challenge #185

2011-12-17T07:50:00.003Z

The winner of last weeks challenge who wins a fabulous $25 shopping spree at Simon Says Stamp is...

Jayne! (serendepity)

with this fabulous card...

Congratulations Jayne!
Please leave a message here then EMAIL ME so that I can let you know how you can claim your prize. Thank you.
Happy Shopping!

Jo xx

Week #185 - 10th December - Sponsored by Simon Says Stamp

2011-12-10T08:00:00.092Z

Good morning everyone :)

Thank you for joining in with Karita's sketch challenge last week, wasn't her sketch just fabulous?

This weeks challenge is sponsored by our friends at Simon Says Stamp!

"With over 100,000 items in stock, Simon is proud to offer the best selection of Rubber Stamps, Scrapbooking, Artist Trading Cards, Altered Art, and Paper Crafting Supplies in the world!"

To see all the latest products instore please click HERE

Their exclusive Simon Says Stamp range are HERE

Not forgetting their Magnolia range HERE

All things Tim Holtz including newly released products can be found HERE

They have yummy Copics HERE

and right now, SSS have a fab range of Hero Arts Holiday/Christmas goodies
perfect for those last minute cards you may need to make.

Did you know that you can buy e-gift cards too?

any amount from $5.00 - $100.00 is available, ideal to send to a crafty friend if you're unsure of what to buy them for Christmas.

A very generous $25 gift certificate will be awarded to our lucky challenge winner this week to spend on goodies in the SSS store!

HUGE thanks to everyone at Simon Says Stamp for your continued support and sponsorship of our challenge blog throughout 2011, we are delighted that this will continue throughout 2012 too! :)

Here is this weeks sketch...

For your inspiration, this beautiful card has been made by our GDT for December, Hanne

stunning eh?

And here are more stunning cards made by the Saturdays...

Bente

We hope you have time to join us this week, what with all the "C" word preparations and madness. If you do ... please leave a DIRECT LINK to your creation with Mr. Linky below and you could be the lucky winner of that $25:00 gift certificate!!! ....

Winner of challenge # 184

2011-12-10T07:50:00.020Z

Winner of the $15 merchandise gift voucher at

Love To Stamp store is......

Delphine!! (Delphine´s Place)

With this magnificent card...

Congratulations Delphine! :)

Please EMAIL ME (Karita) so I can let Mindy know your email address,

and she will contact you with details of how to claim your prize :)

Thank You.

Week # 184 - 3rd December - Sponsored by Love To Stamp

2011-12-03T08:00:00.165Z

Hello Everyone! :)

So it´s finally my turn to host Sketch Saturday challenge :)

I am Karita, and this is my first Dt week, so wish me luck :)

First I would like to introduce to you this week's sponsor

Love to Stamp is home to the Little Darlings rubber stamp line. You can also find paper, tools, sentiment stamps and embellishments.

Love to Stamp is offering one lucky winner a $15 merchandise gift voucher.

And here is this weeks sketch, made by me :)

I am so happy to tell you, that our GDT for December is my dear friend from Blogland, Hanne.
She is very talented Lady from Norway and she makes the most gorgeous cards with shabby style :)

Here is Hanne´s stunning card, made after this weeks sketch:

And here is inspirations from our talented DT`s:

Tracey

What beautiful cards "The Saturdays" have done to inspire you to perhaps make a Christmas card this week. Unless, unlike us you're totally organised and have them all done ... If you have we're "well jell"! Anyway, now its over to you to show off your fabulous creations to us. Please leave a DIRECT LINK to your work with Mr. Linky below if you want the chance of winning that amazing $15.00 gift voucher...... xxx

Winner of challenge #183

2011-12-03T07:50:00.012Z

The winner of a selection of Stampendous sparkly goodness worth over £20 and kindly donated by The Craft Barn is...

Clare Brown! (crafty clare) prize claimed

with this beautiful christmas card...

Congratulations Clare!
Please leave a message here, then EMAIL ME with your full postal address so that I can pass this onto Sandy, so that she can then post out your prize to you. Thank You.

Jo xx

Week #183 - 26th November - Sponsored by The Craft Barn

2011-11-26T08:00:00.107Z

Good morning everyone, well we have 4 weeks left until the big day, how are you all doing with your preparations? Are you like me and still have a list of cards to make? yikes!

Maybe we can help you out with stash products to use?

You can take advantage of the awesome offers available (below), or you can join in our challenge and be in with a chance of winning some glittery goodness :)

Because this week, our challenge is being sponsored by our friends at

The Craft Barn

Not forgetting their HUGE stock of clear and rubber stamps to tantalise you!

There really is something for everyone :)

For all the latest products that have been added to the site PLEASE CLICK HERE,

FREE POSTAGE ON ALL UK ORDERS UNTIL

MIDNIGHT SUNDAY 18DECEMBER

For EU customers free postage applies to orders over £25 and

for all other destinations it's free postage on orders over £40

CHRISTMAS COUNTDOWN OFFER WEEK 8

50% OFF HOUSE MOUSE & SNOOPY STAMPS

This awesome offer is available NOW!

This weeks winner will win a collection of sparkly goodies!

Lovely new Frantage products from Stampendous – shabby pink embossing powder, shaved ice glittery bits, silver crushed glass glitter and bronzed mica flakes, all with a total value of over £20.00

WOWSA!!!
As always, our thanks go to The Craft Barn xx

Here's this weeks sketch...

Here are the gorgeous cards made by the talented Saturday Girls...

Donna

Karita

Bente

*NEW November Release - Whimsy Stamps
*NEW House-Mouse Mice & Crafty Rubber Stamps
*NEW Belles 'n Whistles Christmas 2011 stamps & more!
*NEW Kaisercraft Paper Pads - Madame Boutique & Cockadoodledoo!
*NEW Resin Flowers
*NEW cards only Magazine Issue 22 Nov/Dec
*NEW Gorjuss Stamps
*NEW Whiff of Joy November Release
*NEW Bildmalarna Mimosa Stamps
*NEW C.C. Designs November Release plus restocks!
*NEW MME Paper Pads - Everyday Fun, Happy Days & Love Me
*NEW Echo Park Paper Pad - Times & Seasons
*NEW Authentique Paper Pad - Bundle: Gathering
*NEW Basic Grey - Little Black Dress & Picadilly
*NEW Marianne D Creatables & Craftables Dies
*NEW Marianne Doe! Magazine - Winter 2011
*NEW November The Greeting Farm
*NEW 4 sweet Pickle Penguin Designs from Wild Rose Studio
*NEW Kraftin' Kimmie October Release
*NEW - S.W.A.L.K. Winter Cheer Collection

Over to you crafty lot now! Let's see what gorgeous creations you can make with this weeks fab sketch. Please leave a DIRECT LINK to your work below with MR. Linky to be in with the chance of winning this weeks fantabulous prize ....

Winner of challenge #182

2011-11-26T07:50:00.017Z

The winner of a £10 shopping spree, generously donated by Bunny Zoe's Crafts (and just in time for christmas shopping eh?!) is...

Pst! (card blanche)

with this fun christmas card...

Congratulations! :)
Please leave a message below, then EMAIL ME so that I can let Nikki know your email address, and she will contact you with details of how to claim your prize :)
Thank you.

Jo xx

Week #182 - 19th November - Sponsored by Bunny Zoe's Crafts

2011-11-19T08:00:00.082Z

Hello everyone, it's time for another Sketch Saturday challenge! :)
But before we do, please scroll down to see if you are the winner of last weeks challenge, if you are, please leave a message on the post before emailing, I'm having a few problems with emails going to spam lately and I wouldn't want you to miss out on your prize, so if you leave a comment I will know to expect an email from you, and can let you know if I don't receive one.

This week we are sponsored once again by the very lovely Nikki from
Bunny Zoe's Crafts

Here are the latest arrivals available right now at Bunny Zoe's Crafts

And remember... Bunny Zoe's Crafts ship worldwide, and if you live in mainland UK or Northern Ireland and your order is more than £40.00, you get FREE shipping :)

This weeks challenge winner will win a generous £10.00 shopping spree at Bunny Zoe's Crafts :)

Thanks go to Nikki for her kind sponsorship & generous prize :)

Here's this weeks sketch...

Here are the cards made by the talented Saturdays...

Donna

Tracey

So, its over to you ... we can't wait to see what you talented lot come up with. Please leave a DIRECT LINK to your gorgeous creations with Mr. Linky below ....

Winner of challenge #181

2011-11-19T07:50:00.003Z

The winner of last weeks challenge who wins a fabulous $25 shopping spree at Simon Says Stamp is...

Sharon! (bonkers abour buttons) prize claimed

with this fabulous card...

Congratulations Sharon! :)
Please EMAIL ME so that I can let you know how you can claim your prize. Thank you.
Happy Shopping!

Jo xx

Winner of challenge #180

2011-11-14T15:09:00.000Z

Hi everyone, Thank you for joining in Faye's sketch challenge last week, sponsored by Sew Sweet. Wasn't Faye's sketch lovely to work with?

Sorry for the delay in announcing the winner, so here we go, a little later than normal, the winner of a £10 gift voucher to spend at Sew Sweet is...

Brigitte! (Brigitte's Karten und mehr)

with this adorable christmas card...

Congratulations!
Please EMAIL FAYE so she can let you know how to claim your £10 voucher,
Thank you.

Week #181 - 12th November - Sponsored by Simon Says Stamp

2011-11-12T08:00:00.105Z

Morning!

Thank you for joining us last week, you all loved Faye's wonderful sketch didn't you?

We are sending extra special hugs and sincere condolences to our lovely friend and fellow Saturday Jilli this week. Sadly, her dear Dad passed away last Sunday. Jilli is amazing, she has kept everything together, and has been such a strength and support to both her parents at a time when I know she often felt like screaming and crying herself.
Jill, we love you and are here for you hunni xx

This weeks challenge is sponsored by our friends at Simon Says Stamp!

"With over 100,000 items in stock, Simon is proud to offer the best selection of Rubber Stamps, Scrapbooking, Artist Trading Cards, Altered Art, and Paper Crafting Supplies in the world!"

To see all the latest products instore please click HERE

Their exclusive Simon Says Stamp range are HERE

Not forgetting their Magnolia range HERE

All things Tim Holtz including newly released products can be found HERE

They have yummy Copics HERE

and right now, SSS have a fab range of Hero Arts Holiday/Christmas goodies!

Did you know that you can buy e-gift cards too?

any amount from $5.00 - $100.00 is available, ideal to send to a crafty friend if you're unsure of what to buy them for Christmas.

A very generous $25 gift certificate will be awarded to our lucky challenge winner this week to spend on goodies in the SSS store!

HUGE thanks to everyone at SSS xx

Here is this weeks sketch...

This weeks beautiful card made by our Guest Designer, Emma:

And more inspirational cards made by The Saturdays...

Tracey

Susie

Terry

Bente

Donna

Hope you have time to play with this weeks sketch and have as much fun as "The Saturday's" did. Please leave a DIRECT LINK to your creation for your chance to win this weeks fab prize
...

Redrawn AGAIN - winner of challenge #178

2011-11-11T14:23:00.002Z

We had 3 winners of challenge #178, each lucky winner receiving a $5 shop credit for Mo's store! :)

Unfortunately, one of these prizes has still not been claimed,

so a new winner has been drawn for the third time...

Anne! (Felixir) YAY! prize claimed! :)

with this beautiful card...

Congratulations!

Please leave me a message below this post.
Then please EMAIL ME before Thursday 17th using the email address you use/will use to purchase images from Mo's so that I can give you details of how to claim your prize.

Thank you, Jo xx

Week # 180 - 5th November - Sponsored by Sew Sweet

2011-11-05T08:00:00.004Z

Morning Sketch Saturday Fans!

Thanks so much for playing with us last week. Don't forget to check the post under this one, to see if you're the lucky winner of a pack of FlexMarkers from The Craft Barn.

Of course you know us Saturday Girls insist that Jo takes the first Saturday of each month off, so this week it's my (Faye) turn to be Hostess with the Mostess. Hiya!

Our lovely sponsor this week is:

If you've not been to Sew Sweet before, you're in for a treat. The shop is crammed full of delish buttons, gorgeous twine and pretty ribbons. There is a massive selection of designer felt, cute brads and there are even Make Your Own kits. But don't take my word for it, go take a sneaky peeky...!

Sew Sweet are offering one lucky winner, chosen at random, a £10 Gift Voucher to spend in store.

And now, without further ado, from The House of Fluff, I bring you this week's Sketch:

Our Guest Designer for the month, is the owner of Sew Sweet and is also a (very talented) face some of you regular Sketchers will know from Sketch Saturday past. I am delighted to welcome Emma, with this fantabulous creation:

And here's what The Saturdays have created to inspire you:

Donna

Terry

Tracey

Cazza

Karita

Now it's the turn of you talented crafters to show us your cards,

Please leave a DIRECT LINK to your entries with Mr Linky below, thank you...

Winner of challenge #179

2011-11-05T07:50:00.004Z

The winner of a pack of 6 Flexmarkers, kindly donated by The Craft Barn is...

Arabella! (Chickie Chirps) prize claimed
with this beautiful card...

Congratulations Arabella!
Please EMAIL ME with your full postal address and the name (set 1, 2, 3 or 4) of the flexmarkers pack you'd like to receive, so that I can pass this onto Sandy, so that she can then post out your prize to you. Thank You.

Jo xx

REDRAWN - winner of challenge #178

2011-11-04T13:54:00.001Z

We had 3 winners of challenge #178, each lucky winner receiving a $5 shop credit for Mo's store! :)

Unfortunately for them, one of the winners has not claimed their prize so a new winner has been drawn...

Prize still not claimed

Congratulations! :)
Please leave a message below, then EMAIL ME before Thursday 10th using the email address you use/will use to purchase images from Mo's so that I can give you details of how to claim your prize.

Thank you, Jo xx

Week #179 - 29th October - Sponsored by The Craft Barn

2011-10-29T08:00:00.193+01:00

Good morning boys and girls! :D Thanks for joining in with last weeks sketch. Please make sure you scroll down to see if you're one of the lucky winners of a $5.00 credit to spend in Mo's store.. If it is you then leave a message on the winners post, once you've finished dancing round the room!

This weeks sketch challenge is being sponsored by our friends at

The Craft Barn

Not forgetting their HUGE stock of clear and rubber stamps to tantalise you!

There really is something for everyone :)

For all the latest products that have been added to the site PLEASE CLICK HERE,

A DATE FOR YOUR DIARY:
next Saturday, 5th November
The Crafts Barn are hosting another fabulous craft day
CHRISTMAS GIFT MINIFEST
FREE demos all day with
Françoise Read, Andy Skinner,
Michelle Johnson, Chris Dark, Di Oliver,
Neil Walker and Kathy Byrne

Personalised gifts are really appreciated and a cost effective way to show someone you care.
The Craft Barn will show you how to make gifts for men and women that you will be proud of.

And right now you can get a FAB deal on some fantastic products if you take advantage of week 3 of their Countdown to Christmas specials

it's Goody Box week!

These goody boxes are great value with real products that have all been for sale in their shop or on their website.

The RRP of the contents for each box is over £50 but you pay only £15!

Go to the website now, or visit in store to get yours :)

This weeks challenge..

This weeks lucky winner will receive a pack of 6 Flexmarkers worth over £15!

HUGE thanks as always, go to Sandy and all at The Craft Barn xx

Here is this weeks sketch...

This stunning card has been made by our GD for October, Donna

we would like to thank Donna for her amazing work this past month, and we would also like to thank her for saying yes to staying on with us full time :)

YES! that's right, Donna is our newest Saturday Girl! woohooo!

Welcome Donna! xx

Here's the equally fab work made by The Saturdays...

Ok sketch fans, let's see all those wonderful cards :)

Please leave a DIRECT LINK to your blog post/challenge entry with Mr Linky.

Thank you, happy crafting!...

Winners of challenge #178

2011-10-29T07:50:00.037+01:00

We have THREE winners of last weeks challenge, each lucky winner will receive a $5 shop credit for Mo's store! :)

The 3 lucky crafters are...

Anne! (Stargroves) prize claimed
with this winning card...

2nd winner... prize not claimed

Deonna B! (for the love of cardmaking) prize claimed
with this winning card...

Congratulations! :)
Please leave a message below, then EMAIL ME using the email address you use/will use to purchase images from Mo's so that I can give you details of how to claim your prize.

Thank you, Jo xx

Week #178 - 22nd October - Sponsored by Mo's Digital Pencil

2011-10-22T08:00:00.226+01:00

Good morning everyone, thank you for joining in with us last week, please scroll down to see if you are the winner of our challenge, if it's you please leave a message on the winners post, thank you.

Before we go to this weeks challenge, we have sad news to share, our dear friend, Maya, has decided it's time to step down from the DT :(
We will all miss Maya very much, she has always been an inspiration to us, producing as you all know the most amazing cards and gift boxes, that make us gasp with awe. As well as being UBER talented, Maya is a beautiful person too, both inside and out.
Maya, Thank you for your kindness and friendship, I'm glad we will still keep in touch, but you will be greatly missed by all of us xx

On to this weeks challenge & woohooo! this week we are very happy to be sponsored by the wonderful Mo Manning :)

If you haven't visited Mo's store before...you should, there really is something for everyone, young or old, and there's some that will make you giggle too.
So if you haven't visited the store before, you don't know what you're missing!

For those of you who are familiar with Mo's fabulous images will know exactly what i'm talking about! ;)

This weeks challenge is special, because we won't be having a challenge winner..... we'll have THREE!! Oh YES! :)

THREE of you will be chosen via Random.org to each receive a $5.00 credit for Mo's store. Thank you so much Mo! xx

Here's this weeks sketch...

We are joined this week by Dorcas, who is co-teamleader for Mo's challenge blog, and was happy to make a card to showcase alongside ours...

using On the Pot girl

How cool is this card? I love the sentiment with that adorable image.
Thank you for joining us this week Dorcas :)

And look at this beautiful card made by our talented GD for October, Donna

I love contemporary colours on christmas cards :)

And here's more inspiration from the fabulous Saturdays...

Susie using The Fat Lady

Jilli using Big Guy Grilling

Tracey using Baby Fairy Flora

Jo using Video Boy

Maya using Chocolate Smile

So sad to see you go Maya, going to miss you and your awesome work SO MUCH, take care sweetie xx

Now it's the turn of you talented crafters to show us your cards please.

Leave a DIRECT LINK to your entries with Mr Linky below, thank you...

Winner of challenge #177

2011-10-22T07:50:00.008+01:00

The winner of last weeks challenge, who wins a choice of EITHER 5 digital stamps OR 4 digital stamps and 1 paper pack, sponsored by Robyn's Fetish Digital Stamps is...

Julie G! (stampin cabin)

with this amazing card ...

Congratulations Julie!
Please EMAIL ME (Jo) before 6pm on Thursday 27th October with your choices so that I can pass them on to get your prize emailed back to you.
Also, please leave a comment here so that I know that you are aware that you have won this prize, and I will expect your email, thank you.
Jo xx

Sketchy Spotlight

2011-10-21T20:16:00.002+01:00

We wanted to show everyone these adorable cards made by Beth, and Aly's Daughter, who are both just 7 years old and already have a confidence and talent for cardmaking...

Beth

Aly's Daughter

Thank you both so much for joining in our challenge this week, we hope you will join in the fun again!

The Saturdays xx

Please Read

2011-10-17T19:41:00.002+01:00

We normally announce the winner of a challenge each Saturday morning at 07:50 UK time - ten minutes before the new challenge goes live.
When you visit to get the new sketch, please scroll down to see if you are our winner from the previous challenge (or indeed if you are a new winner if the previous winner has not claimed the prize).
Also, please leave a comment on the winners post, this ensures that we know that you are aware that you have won, and also that we can expect an email from you.
It would also be polite to thank our generous sponsors for their wonderful prizes, don't you agree?

If your email goes to a spam folder (some may get automatically deleted), this means that we are not aware that you sent an email, this could result in another winner being chosen, and once a new name has been chosen we are unable to offer you the prize, sorry.
However, if you have left a message on the winners post, we will know that you want to claim the prize and can ask for your details again.

You have until 18:00 (6pm) on the following Thursday to claim your prize.
Thank you. xx

Week #177 - 15th October - Sponsored by Robyn's Fetish Digital Stamps

2011-10-15T08:00:00.118+01:00

Please scroll down to see if you are last weeks challenge winner, we are also waiting for the winner of challenge #174 too.

Good Morning everyone, thank you for joining us for another sketch challenge.
And this week we are sponsored by a new (for us) sponsor...

"Robyn's Fetish Digital Stamps And More is proud to sponsor this challenge.

Robyn's Fetish Digital Stamps And More, a division of I Did It Creations, was created and is owned by Robyn Weinrib. Robyn offers a wonderful variety of digital stamps and digital papers, designed to meet the needs of all digital paper crafting addicts for every occasion."

Now is the perfect time to shop in their store, to honour breast cancer awareness month you can get a massive 35% off! :)

Not only do they sell a vast range of digital stamps, but also a large selection of digital papers too.
And if you are looking right now for images for Halloween, Thanksgiving or Christmas, then there is bound to be something perfect for you in their 'Holidays' or 'Seasons' sections.

Robyn's Fetish Digital Stamps And More is happy to award the winner a choice of EITHER 5 digital stamps OR 4 digital stamps and 1 paper pack.
What a FABULOUS prize! :)

So to be in with a chance of winning, please make a card using this sketch...

Here, for inspiration is the card made by our fabulous guest designer, Donna...

such gorgeous colours, don't you agree?

And here's more fab inspiration by The Saturdays...

Maya

Tracey

Terry

Ok everyone, your turn, let's see all those wonderful cards :)

Please leave a DIRECT LINK to your blog post/challenge entry with Mr Linky.

Thank you, happy crafting!...

Winner of challenge #176

2011-10-15T07:50:00.009+01:00

The winner of last weeks challenge who wins a fabulous $25 shopping spree at Simon Says Stamp is...

Lili B! (Fragrant Paper Roses)

with this adorable card...

Congratulations Lil :)
Please EMAIL ME so that I can let you know how you can claim your prize. Thank you.
Happy Shopping!

Jo xx

Our last 2 Challenge Winners.... REDRAWN

2011-10-13T18:04:00.002+01:00

It's such a shame that people are missing out on some fantastic prizes from our generous sponsors.

All you have to do is check to see if you are our winner and email to claim it. Simples!

I have had to redraw our last TWO challenge winners again.

That means we have 2 new winners! :)

The winner of challenge #174 (24th September), who wins an Impression Obsession cover-a-card stamp and acrylic block, kindly donated by The Craft Barn is...

Andie! (Andie's Space)

Please use the Impression Obsession link above to choose which stamp you would like to receive with your acrylic block.

ALSO...

The winner of challenge #175 (1st October), who gets to choose either ONE Rubber Stamp or TWO Digi stamps from the Tickled Pink store is...

Lorraine! (Lorraine's Loft)

Congrats Ladies, Please EMAIL ME (Jo) with your chosen prize details, and your full postal addresses, thank you.

Lorraine, there is no need to send me your address if you choose the digi stamp option, just email me with your chosen digis and i'll pass on the details to have them emailed to you :)

So, I wonder if the prizes will be claimed this time?

Please remember to check after 07:50 on Saturday morning to see if you are the winner of this weeks $25 prize courtesy of Simon Says Stamp! :)
When you visit to get the sketch, please scroll down to view the winners post.... it could be YOU!

Jo xx

Sad to see Sem go :(

2011-10-10T15:04:00.001+01:00

We are very sad that Simonne has decided to leave our design team :(
Simonne, as you all know, makes the most fabulous cards, and she will be greatly missed as part of our design team, she will always be a special friend of Sketch Saturday's and of course to all of the DT.

Sem... a HUGE THANK YOU for your inspiration, kindness, your wonderful creations and most of all your friendship, Sketch Saturday most definately is what it is today because of you being a part of it.

We all wish you the very best,
with special love and hugs,
The Saturdays.
xxxxxxxxx

Week #176 - 8th October - Sponsored by Simon Says Stamp

2011-10-08T08:00:00.094+01:00

Morning!

Thank you for joining us last week, wasn't Paula's sketch a dream to work with?
Scroll down to the post beneath this one, to see if you are our winner!

This weeks challenge is sponsored by the fab, Simon Says Stamp!

"With over 100,000 items in stock, Simon is proud to offer the best selection of Rubber Stamps, Scrapbooking, Artist Trading Cards, Altered Art, and Paper Crafting Supplies in the world!"

To see all the latest products instore please click HERE

Their exclusive Simon Says Stamp range are HERE

Not forgetting their HUGE Magnolia range HERE

All things Tim Holtz including newly released products can be found HERE

They have yummy Copics HERE

and right now, SSS have a fab range of autumnal and Halloween themed stash - you'll be spoilt for choice!

Did you know that you can buy e-gift cards too?

any amount from $5.00 - $100.00 is available, ideal to send to a crafty friend if you're unsure of what to buy them eh?

A very generous $25 gift certificate will be awarded to our lucky winner this week to spend on goodies in the SSS store!

Thank you to everyone at SSS xx

Here is this weeks sketch, hope you like it...

Here, we have the beautiful card made by our GD for October, Donna Mosley...

*claps!*

And look what The Saturdays have made to inspire and delight you too,

we start off showcasing the cards made by our new Saturday Girls, Susie & Tracey...

Terry

To be in with the chance of winning that $25.00 gift certificate please leave a DIRECT LINK to your creation with Mr. Linky below. Thanks for joining in the fun again this week ....x

Winner of challenge #175 - Paula's DT week

2011-10-08T07:50:00.020+01:00

Please note that we had to re-draw last weeks winner (#174), please scroll down to see if it's you! :)

Thank you all so much for joining in Paula's sketch challenge last week.
The lucky winner of last weeks challenge (#175) who gets to choose either ONE Rubber Stamp or TWO Digi stamps from the Tickled Pink store is...

Prize not claimed, new winner drawn.

Congratulations hunni!

Please EMAIL ME (Jo) so that I can pass on your email to Kellie, who can arrange to get your prize to you, i'll need your postal address if you choose the rubber stamp option. Thank You.

Jo xx

Please get in touch to claim your prize before 6pm on Thursday.

REDRAWN: Winner of challenge #174

2011-10-07T12:07:00.001+01:00

Last weeks winner has not come forward to claim their prize, so a new winner has been drawn.

The winner of the amazing Impression Obsession cover-a-card stamp and acrylic block prize, kindly donated by The Craft Barn is...

Prize still not claimed, new winner drawn.

Congratulations hunni!
Please EMAIL ME with your full postal address and the name (or link) of the stamp you'd like to receive along with your acrylic block, so that I can pass this onto Sandy, so that she can then post out your prize to you. Thank You.

Jo xx

We have 2 new Saturday Girls!

2011-10-06T00:58:00.001+01:00

Hello sketch fans!

We would like to thank each and every one of you lovely crafters who applied for a place on our design team. What a talented bunch you all are :)

We are delighted to add 2 new Saturday Girls to our design team, and are really looking forward to working alongside these equally talented ladies.

So without further ado, we give a warm SS welcome to Susie & Tracey!

Please click on their names to see just how fantastic they are and i'm sure they won't mind if you leave them some love while you're there too :)

Thank you,
Jo xx

For this weeks current challenge hosted by Paula and sponsored by Tickled Pink Stamps, please CLICK HERE

DT call - closed

2011-10-04T09:10:00.000+01:00

We would like to thank those of you who have applied for our DT call.
Such talent, it's a pity we can't say yes to all of you.
Now we have the hard job of choosing just 2 of you to join our team.
Good luck everybody.
We will announce who our 2 new Saturday girls are soon.

Jo & Jilli xx

Week #175 Paulas DT week Sponsored by Tickled Pink Stamps

2011-10-01T08:00:00.049+01:00

Last few days to email us if you are interested in joining our DT
CLICK HERE for details, thank you xx

Good Morning, Saturday means it's time for another sketch challenge, and this week it's my turn (Paula) to host and give Jo the week off.

First, let me tell you who our generous sponsor is this week :)

Tickled Pink Stamps is an Australian based online company that stocks a range of popular and well sought after stamps from many companies all over the world and is always so excited to be supplying you with everything cute, quirky and PINK... They now have their very own Lil Lolita and Lil Lads along with the cute Lil Pinkette range.

The Lucky winner of this weeks challenge can choose either ONE Rubber Stamp or TWO Digi stamps from the Tickled Pink store...

here's my Sketch...

A new month means a new Guest Designer!
We are delighted to have Donna Mosley join us throughout October, welcome Donna xx
Here is Donna's fabulous card for this week...

and here's how The Saturdays have interpreted my sketch...

Jilli

Cazza using 'Frankie Frankenstein'

Maya

We hope you can join in with us again this week using Paula's fantastic sketch. If you do and you want a chance to win the amazing price from Tickled Pink Stamps then please add your DIRECT LINK to Mr. Linky below ... Thanks x ....

Winner of challenge #174

2011-10-01T07:50:00.027+01:00

The winner of the amazing Impression Obsession cover-a-card stamp and acrylic block prize, kindly donated by The Craft Barn is...

Winner has not claimed their prize, new winner drawn

Congratulations hunni!
Please EMAIL ME with your full postal address and the name (or link) of the stamp you'd like to receive along with your acrylic block, so that I can pass this onto Sandy, so that she can then post out your prize to you. Thank You.

Jo xx

Remember, today is FREE DEMO DAY at The Craft Barn, so if any of you lovely crafters have the chance to go visit them, please do... you won't be disappointed!

DT call

2011-09-25T12:16:00.002+01:00

*Please scroll down for this weeks challenge sponsored by The Craft Barn*

We are looking for 2 new design team members to join Sketch Saturday! :)
Initially on a 3 month trial, with a view to a permanent position we hope.

We can't offer you any freebies as that isn't what we are about, although occasionally a sponsor will give us free images which is wonderful and very much appreciated.
But we can offer you friendship, we have a lovely DT (even if I do say so myself!)

What is required:

You MUST have your own personal blog and be prepared to post each week.

You must be able to make a card each week, and upload it before midnight on the Friday before the challenge goes live.
You will get the sketches well in advance, so you will have plenty of time to create.
You can use any craft materials you like to make your DT work (except copyright protected images of course),
The only *rule* is that you stick as close as possible to the sketch, but of course artisitc licence plays a part and is welcomed, you don't have to be 'spot on' but the sketch design needs to be seen within your work.
You must post about our challenge on your own blog each week, leaving links to SS and to our sponsors on all posts.

You must be prepared to leave comments for challengers, currently 1 challenger in every 10, although you are of course allowed to leave comments for more should you have the time to do so.

You will be expected to take a turn hosting a DT week.
DT weeks are the first Saturday of each month, the DT member is asked to make their own sketch for the challenge, arrange a sponsor, and arrange the guest designer (GD) too. You will be expected to type up the post for this week.
DT week is only for one week, but your GD will be with us for the whole month, so would be expected to make a card for each Saturday in the month you would be DT host. You are responsible for uploading your GD's cards each week before the deadline.
You must also type up the winners post the following week after your DT week, and arrange for your winner to receive their prize from your sponsor.

Sketch Saturday is a challenge blog like any other, we have no problem with our DT members being on other challenge blog DTs too.
We expect ALL of our DT members to treat SS with the same respect as others.
If you are currently on other DTs then please do apply to join us if you want to be a part of our team too, however, if it is going to be a problem for you to make a card for us if you have deadlines from other DTs to keep to, then please do not apply if this means that SS could be pushed to one side because you need to make your card for another challenge blog instead. This would not not fair to the rest of us.
We are equally as important as a challenge blog who gives you freebies to use, and expect all of our members to treat SS with the same respect.
If you are able to make a card for other DTs then you are able to make a card for us too. Fair's fair.

If you would like to join Sketch Saturday, please email myself (Jo) and Jilli with THREE of what you consider to be your favourite cards to date.
Please provide links to just the 3 blog posts of the cards you would like us to see. No more than 3.
DO NOT just give us your blog address, we can look through your blogs anyway, we only want specific posts please.

We want to arrange our new DT members asap, so if you could get your emails to us sometime over the next week, then that would be fab, thank you.

We look forward to receiving your emails! :)

Jo & Jilli xx

Week #174 - 24th September - Sponsored by The Craft Barn

2011-09-24T08:00:00.184+01:00

Hello everyone, it's Saturday morning, so that means it must be time for another Sketch Saturday challenge.
Thank you for joining us last week, not as many entries as we normally get, but that means you have more of a chance of winning! please scroll down to see if it's you :)

But before we do we have some sad news to share, we are saying goodbye to Lisa who has decided to step down from the Design Team :(
Lisa, thank you so much, we will miss your sometimes quirky but always colourful creations, and we all wish you much love and happiness & best wishes for your store, The Crafts Meow xx

So onto our challenge and this week we are sponsored by...

The Craft Barn

"We are a UK based business selling a wide range of craft supplies including stamps, dies and embossing folders, punches, an extensive range of items to alter and decorate and much more for your scrapbooking and card making projects. We are committed to providing the best, most up to date craft products at great prices, coupled with first class service.

Some of the leading companies that we stock include Stamping Bella, Ranger, Tim Holtz, Crafty Individuals, Martha Stewart, Katzelkraft stamps, Nestabilities, Craftwork Cards, Copic Pens, House Mouse, Viva Décor, Eco Green crafts and Cosmic Shimmer to name but a few.

We are constantly adding new products to our range of craft supplies so be sure to add us to your browser favourites so you can pop back and see us."

The Craft Barn offer a wide range of goodies for all crafters from all things 'Cuttlebug' to grunge paper, from cottage cutz dies to cosmic shimmers, then there's your essentials like cardstock and papers and adhesives.

Not forgetting their HUGE stock of clear and rubber stamps to tantalise you!

There really is something for everyone :)

Christmas Card Minifest at The Craft Barn
Saturday, October 1st 2011

A fabulous FREE demo day with loads of ideas and oodles of inspiration for Christmas cards and much more.

Please join Jenny Mayes, Neil Walker, Carol Cockbain, Chris Dark, Helen Meighan, Kathy Byrne & Jane Collman and feel inspired.

The demos are very informal and the demonstrators are always happy to answer any questions you have about things you are finding challenging and to explain techniques and equipment.

If you do have the time to go to any of their FREE demo days, then please do. They are very popular events, and very worthwhile, you may pick up some crafting tips and meet up with fellow crafters too
And of course you will be able to see the full range of wonderful products available from The Craft Barn.

This weeks challenge prize is a corker!

Our lucky winner will receive one Impression Obsession cover-a-card stamp (of their own choice)
These are the best etched stamps ever, and you can stamp what it suggests.. a whole card front or background paper. How fab is that?!

Not only will you get a stamp, but you also get a Mega Mount acrylic block to use with it :)
The acrylic block is a 6" x 6" slightly curved acrylic block with a handle designed by Impression Obsession to fit perfectly with the stamps which measure 5.75" x 5.75"
You can of course also use the block with your unmounted and clear stamps too.
I can see this is going to be a must-have tool!

You can see what The Craft Barn's own DT have made with these stamps and acrylic block by reading the recent posts on their blog.

please note that YOU get to choose the stamp you want, you may want the swirl one shown here, but you do have loads to choose from, please take a look.

This prize package is worth just a smidge under £30... told you it was a corker! ;)
Our thanks, as always, goes to The Craft Barn for this very generous prize xx

Here's this weeks sketch...

Here is the gorgeous, final card by our

guest designer Jessica Fick!

Thank you Jessica for sharing your talent with us throughout September xx

Here are the equally stunning cards made by The Saturdays...

Lisa's final DT card

Thank you Lisa, take care xx

Bente

Thank you so much for joining us again this week. If you have time to play with us and you want to win this weeks amazing prize, then please leave a DIRECT LINK to your work with MR. Linky below ....

Winner of challenge #173

2011-09-24T07:50:00.012+01:00

The winner of a £10 shopping spree, generously donated by Bunny Zoe's Crafts is...

Mo! (Mo's Wunderwelt)

with this beautiful winning card...

Congratulations Mo!
Please EMAIL ME so that I can let Nikki know, and she will contact you with details of how to claim your prize :)
Thank you.

Jo xx

Week #173 - 17th September - Sponsored by Bunny Zoe's Crafts

2011-09-17T08:00:00.071+01:00

Happy Saturday everyone, time for another Sketch Saturday challenge! :)

And this week we are sponsored once again by the very lovely Nikki from Bunny Zoe's Crafts

SUMMER SALE NOW ON! Please CLICK HERE

Here are the latest arrivals available right now...
*NEW 6x6" Paper Pads - Echo Park
*NEW 6x6" Paper Pads - Fancy Pants
*NEW Tickled Pink Stamps - Lil Victorian Christmas
*NEW September Whimsy Stamps release
*NEW Card Only No. 21 Sept/Oct
*NEW Cosmo Cricket - Clementine & Dear Mr. Claus
*NEW S.E.I Paper Pad - Silver Valley
*NEW Kaisercraft Paper Pads
*PRE-ORDER your Tim Holtz Tote Bag!!!
*NEW Wild Rose Studio Christmas Stamps
*NEW September C.C. Designs
*NEW Whiff of Joy Princess Collection
*NEW Autumn/Winter Stampavie
*NEW September The Greeting Farm
*NEW Crate Paper 6x6" Paper Pads
*NEW Limited Edition My Minds Eye Paper Pads
*NEW Dies - Marianne D, Nellie’s Multi Frame and cART-Us
*NEW Paper Pads – Marianne Design and cART-Us
*NEW Marianne D Vintage Lace Packs
*NEW Christmas Bildmalarna

And remember... Bunny Zoe's Crafts ship worldwide, and if you live in mainland UK or Northern Ireland and your order is more than £40.00, you get FREE shipping :)

This weeks challenge winner will win a generous £10.00 shopping spree at Bunny Zoe's Crafts :)

Here's this weeks sketch...

Here is the lovely card created
by our Guest Designer Jessica Fick!

Look at what the amazing Design team have made!...

(Jo says...I think i'm in love with Jilli's card)

Cazza

Karita

Maya

Lisa

Simonne

Another fantabulous sketch for this weeks challenge. I hope you have time to play along with us again ... if you do please leave a DIRECT LINK to your creation with Mr. Linky below ...

Winner of challenge #172

2011-09-17T07:50:00.018+01:00

Note: Please scroll down to see the NEW winner of #170, the prize is still yet to be claimed!

The winner of last weeks challenge (#172) who wins a fabulous $25 shopping spree at Simon Says Stamp is...

Coops! (coops cluttered corner)

with this stunning card...

How adorable is that image?.. and beautifully coloured too.

Congratulations Nic! :)
Please EMAIL ME so that I can let you know how you can claim your prize. Thank you.
Happy Shopping!

Jo xx

REDRAWN (AGAIN!!): Winner of challenge #170

2011-09-16T12:04:00.003+01:00

Hi everyone
Please remember to check our winners posts to see if it is you who wins a prize!
Otherwise you could miss out on getting your hands on some fantastic craft stash :(
The original winner of challenge #170 didn't come forward, so I went back to Random.org and got another winners name, unfortunately for them, this person hasn't claimed the prize either!

so hopefully, third time lucky... here is the winner of challenge #170...

Francesca! (Kraftylady Cards)

and here is her winning card...

I hope that Francesca sees this post and claims her prize.

Francesca, please take a look at the Crafts Too embossing folders that are available at The Craft Barn and choose 3 of them that you would like :)

Then please EMAIL ME with your choice of 3, giving me your full postal address so that I can let Sandy know.
Thank you, have fun choosing!

Jo xx

Week #172 - 10th September - Sponsored by Simon Says Stamp

2011-09-10T08:00:00.104+01:00

Good morning sketch fans!
Did you all enjoy playing with Lisa's fab sketch last week?
Thank you for joining us if you did.

This weeks challenge, is sponsored by Simon Says Stamp!

"With over 100,000 items in stock, Simon is proud to offer the best selection of Rubber Stamps, Scrapbooking, Artist Trading Cards, Altered Art, and Paper Crafting Supplies in the world!"

To see all the latest products instore please click HERE

Their exclusive Simon Says Stamp range are HERE

Not forgetting their HUGE Magnolia range HERE

Did you know that you can buy e-gift cards too?

any amount from $5.00 - $100.00 is available, ideal to send to a crafty friend if you're unsure of what to buy them eh?

A very generous $25 gift certificate will be awarded to our lucky winner this week to spend on goodies in the SSS store!

Thank you to everyone at SSS xx

Here is this weeks sketch...

Here is the beautiful card created by

our Guest Designer Jessica Fick

You'll love what The Saturdays have created for your inspiration this week!...

Come and join in the fun with this weeks sketch. To get your hands on the fab prize please leave a DIRECT LINK to your creation with Mr. Linky below x ....

Winner of Challenge #171

2011-09-10T07:50:00.000+01:00

Hi all! It's Lisa popping back in to announce the winner of last week's sketch challenge. There were so many wonderful entries! I wish I could give each of you a prize. ;) But Random.org has had its say, and the winner is:

#56 Melodie!!!

who made this beautiful card:

Congratulations Melodie!!! Please email me at thecraftsmeow@gmail.com with your choice of The Craft's Meow stamp set and your mailing address and I'll send your prize right out to you!

I truly enjoyed hosting the challenge. Thanks to all for playing with us, and thanks to those who came and took a peek at my wee store! Have a fabulous weekend!

Week #171 - 3rd September - Sponsored by The Craft's Meow

2011-09-03T08:00:00.081+01:00

Hello all... Happy Saturday! It's Lisa here, taking a turn at hosting our sketch challenge. I'm especially excited because my new store... The Craft's Meow...is our sponsor for this week's challenge! Woo hoo!!!

Opening The Craft's Meow is a dream come true for me. We offer a line of stamps exclusive to TCM designed by the likes of Nina Brackett (Nina B Designs), Jenny Suchin (Jenny Suchin Designs) and Michelle Bertuzzi (Jiroken), with new illustrators joining us soon. We also offer exclusive card kits and a variety of paper crafting bits and bobs to make your crafting more fun! And this is just the beginning!

We ship internationally and offer first class mailing to keep costs down. We refund overpayment of postage when the check-out system over-estimates the cost. For orders of $65 US or more, shipping is free within the US; for international orders, we will refund $6.50 US from the actual postage cost.

The prize up for grabs for playing in this week's challenge is a TCM stamp set of choice!!!

Without further ado, here is this week's sketch:

My guest designer this month is the lovely Jessica Fick. She created this gorgeous card featuring Butterfly Kisses and It's a Banner Day.

Behold the cards created by the Sketch Saturday design team ladies:

Cazza using Little Frieda & Lulu 'My Girl' by The Craft's Meow

Paula

Simonne ~ using TCM Little Frieda at the Seashore stamp

Jo using Little Frieda & Lulu 'My Girl' by The Craft's Meow

Jeanette using Little Frieda's Daisy by The Craft's Meow:

Lisa using It's a Banner Day and Happy H'owl'oween

We hope you have lots of fun with this week's sketch. For a chance of winning Lisa's fantastic prize, please leave a DIRECT LINK to your card below with Mr. Linky ....

Winner of challenge #170

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The winner of 3 Crafts Too embossing folders of their own choice, kindly donated by The Craft Barn is...

EDITED TO ADD: Winner did not claim their prize so a new winner has been chosen.

Please EMAIL ME with your the names of the 3 embossing folders that you would like, plus your full postal address so that I can pass this onto Sandy, so that she can post out your prize to you. Thank You.

Jo xx

Week #170 - 27th August - Sponsored by The Craft Barn

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Happy Saturday! and here in the UK it's a Bank Holiday weekend, so that's an extra day off on Monday for some of us :)

This weeks Sketch Saturday challenge is sponsored by our regular sponsor

The Craft Barn

The Craft Barn offer a wide range of goodies for all crafters from all things 'Cuttlebug' to grunge paper, from cottage cutz dies to cosmic shimmers, then there's your essentials like cardstock and papers and adhesives.

Not forgetting their HUGE stock of clear and rubber stamps to tantalise you!

There really is something for everyone :)

For all the latest products that have been added to the site PLEASE CLICK HERE,
including the NEW SPECTRUM NOIR marker pens,
the latest Crafty Individuals products,
Crafts Too embossing folders,
& the new LaBlanche silicone stamps.

The Craft Barn is open this Bank Holiday Monday at the usual time
9:30am - 5:00pm

and here's a date for your diary...
NEXT WEEK sees the next store event,
Saturday September 3rd is Andy Skinner day!
From watercolouring to alcohol inks with Andy Skinner, Carol Cockbain and Lina McDermott will be showing you loads of ideas using Andy’s stamps combined with lots of other goodies in their free demo day at The Craft Barn.

The prize for this weeks lucky winner will be
3 Crafts Too embossing folders of your choice!

Here's this weeks sketch...

And for this month here is Louise's Last GDT card that she made....

Isn't it just fabulous????

Thank you Louise for being Terry's GDT for this past month.....

And here are the beautiful creations by The Saturdays...

Thanks for joining us again this week. To be in with a chance of winning the fantastic prize please leave a DIRECT LINK to your creation below with Mr. Linky ... x

Winner of challenge #169

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The winner of that fabulous Copic ciao marker kit, courtesy of last weeks generous sponsor, iCopic is...

Emma! (Crafty Emma)

and here is her adorable winning christmas card...

Congratulations Emma!
Please EMAIL ME with your FULL postal details so that I can pass it on to get your prize posted out to you. Thank you hunni.

Jo xx

Week #169 - 20th August - Sponsored by iCopic.com

2011-08-20T08:00:00.138+01:00

Good morning sketch fans :)

It's time for another challenge to kick start your weekend, and this week we have a new (for us) sponsor!...

"iCopic.com is an online retailer dedicated to providing high quality Copic products backed by superior service and affordable prices. Our huge selection of Copic products and Price Match Guarantee program make us the one stop shop for supplying all your Copic needs. With you in mind, we’ve designed a site that makes shopping a breeze and most orders qualify for Free Shipping!

Along with our extensive Copic Products, we also offer the industries best products in markers and inks including Tsukineko and Tim Holtz products and accessories. Our rubber stamp collection offers a wide range of styles from Greeting Farm, CC Designs, Magnolia and many more including our Exclusive Gorjuss Collection.

With a shared passion for stamping and art, iCopic.com is proud to sponsor Sketch Saturday challenge, where one lucky winner will win our Copic Ciao Marker Kit which includes 8 Ciao Craft Primary colors and 1 multiliner pen.

Copic Ciao Markers are the perfect choice for beginning artists. These round shaped pens are made specifically for those who want to try markers for the first time. Solid polypropylene body is both smooth and comfortable for a perfect controllable grip. These double ended markers with durable polyester nibs come with a Super Brush and Medium Broad nibs. Ciao markers are refillable and the inscriptions and symbols on the body are wear resistant. Markers are low-odor, blendable, and for use on paper, leather, wood, fabric plastics, faux fur, and more.

We’re also offering all Sketch Saturday subscribers who purchase $75 or more, $5 off and Free Shipping!

Please register and log in and use Coupon code SSS0811 during checkout (Expire 08/31/2011).

Unfortunately, we cannot offer free shipping for our international customer. but, we will only charge our international buyers actual shipping fees that we are charged by USPS (United States Postal Service) or UPS. No More No Less. No Handling Charges on any Order."

WOW! WOW! WOW!

not only a superb prize for our challenge winner but a very generous offer available to ALL Sketch Saturday challengers!!!

Thank you SO MUCH iCopic.com xx

I know that you will all now be eager to get your entries in,
so here is this weeks sketch...

Here is our GDT for the Month of August

Louise's Fabulous Card...

And here is the outstanding design work by The Saturdays...

Terry

Maya

Faye

Paula

Bente

Lisa

Wow, what a fantastic prize! If you want to be in with a chance of winning those gorgeous Copic Markers, then please leave a DIRECT LINK to your work with Mr. Linky below ..... x

Winner of challenge #168

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The winner of a fabulous $25 shopping spree at Simon Says Stamp is...

Sam / Whisper! (Whispers Cards)

with this fab team teddy card...

Congratulations Sam! :)
Please EMAIL ME so that I can let you know how you can claim your prize. Thank you.
Happy Shopping!

Jo xx

Week #168 - 13th August - Sponsored by Simon Says Stamp

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Thank you all for entering Terry's DT week challenge last week :)

This weeks challenge, is sponsored by Simon Says Stamp!

"With over 100,000 items in stock, Simon is proud to offer the best selection of Rubber Stamps, Scrapbooking, Artist Trading Cards, Altered Art, and Paper Crafting Supplies in the world!"

To see all the latest products instore please click HERE

To see the exclusive Simon Says Stamp range, please click HERE

Not forgetting their HUGE Magnolia range HERE

All things Tim Holtz including newly released products can be found HERE

They have new Copic colours HERE

Did you know that SSS have e-gift cards too?

any amount from $5.00 - $100.00 is available, ideal to send to a crafty friend if you're unsure of what to buy them eh?

A very generous $25 gift certificate will be awarded to our lucky winner this week to spend on goodies in the SSS store!

Thank you to all at SSS xx

Here is this weeks sketch...

Here is Terry's GDT Louise's Fabulous Card:

and here are the beautiful cards made by The Saturdays...

Bente

Simonne

Isn't this weeks prize fantabulous? Well you have to be in it, to win it! So leave a DIRECT LINK to your creation below with Mr Linky ....

Winner of Challenge #167, Terry's DT week is.......

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Hiya ladies and gents, first of all I want to thank you all for joining into my Sketch Challenge #167. So many fabulous entries and such diversity. Thank you so much. It is such a pitty that there can only be one winner.......

A very lucky winner who wins the 5 FABULOUS STAMPSHEETS from

Art Journey, (my very generous Sponsor)

ROFFL......

and the LUCKY WINNER ISSSSSS......

Catherine!
(Catherine's Craft Corner)

and here is her beautiful winning card...

Could you please sent me your addie to MY EMAIL, so I can sent you your fabby prize????

thank you so much all for playing along and I hope that you had fun.

Hugs Terry xxxx

Week #167, Terry's DT week......Sponsored by ART JOURNEY

2011-08-06T08:00:00.212+01:00

Hey there ladies and gents, yep here we are again for another wonderful sketch challenge, LOL, if I say so myself. It is my turn (Terry) to make the sketch and hopefully you will all like the sketchie that I made for you to play with........
But first .........

Our fabulous sponsor for my DT week is.....ART JOURNEY....

Art Journey is the most specialised but above all the cosiest (online) StampStore in Holland. The Website has 3 different languages and so therefore is accessible for everyone. Service and quality are very important to Louisse for her store. Visit the online webstore through http://www.artjourney.nl and you will see lots and lots of yummie stuff that we crafters really really need (LOL).

Art Journey offers a wide range of goodies for all crafters.

Besides lots and lots of common craft products, they also have their own stamps ! How fantastic is that eh???

If you have the opportunity to visit the Store in Sleen (in the Netherlands) then Louise and Liesbeth will be very happy to say Hi to you during a workshop or in the store itself. So don't hesitate and come on over to the online webstore or to the store in Sleen and you will find lots of yummie stuff. I have been there today to join into a workshop and it was just great.....

The lovely and very talented Kim Piggot agreed to be my GDT when I asked her.....THANK YOU KIM for being my GDT for my DT week...."mwah" and ladies and gents, you should check out Kim's Blog, she is sooo talented.

The other 3 weeks in August I have another GDT and that is the lovely Louise from
Art Journey.....I am so honoured for having 2 Guest Designers How LUCKY am I eh?? ... I also want to thank Louise for joining me the next couple of weeks for the Sketch Saturday Challenge, thank you so much Louise....."mwah".

Before we go to the sketch for this weeks challenge I will show you what a GREAT and HUGE Prize Louise is sponsoring....check this out....wohooooo, Louise is so generous and is sponsoring 5 Stampsheets....can you believe it?? Thank you so much Louise for your generousity, your just tooo sweet......here they come .....

This fabulous stamp sheet is called "Boys"

This stamp sheet is called "Birds"

This stampsheet is called "Friends2"

The next stampsheet is called "Modern2"

and the last one....

And this fabulous Stampsheet is called "Willy Héléne"

Just click the linky's and it will take you to the right spot.

Aren't they just georgous.....and I am not just saying that because I am a HUGE vintage lover.......they are just adorable.....So come on over and do join into the fun and even make a chance on winning these fabulous Stampsheets guys......

Okeeee here we go with the sketchie.....
So this is the sketch that I made for you, to play with......You can make anything you like as long as you use the sketch, you can rotate it or flip it. But you have to use the sketch.

Check this out and see what the Lovely and Amazingly talented Kim has made for us.....

It is really STUNNING Kim, as usual....my goodness what a fabulous card you made, stunning coloring and the colors are just WOWWW.....

And how about some DT creations?????Check out what my lovely and wonderful teamies made with the sketch .......

Never knew that black and white could be soooo beautiful wow
....fabulous Faye

And my amazing teamie Jeanette: made this fabulous card with the colors red and white, they mix beautifully together wowww Jeanette.....

I just love these colors Paula, great job and fabulously coloured.

Cazza love your card too sweetie, your number ONE

Jilli I just love your TeddyBO sweetie, fabulously colored and the blue's
just are perfect together, I just know you know who is going to love it a lot.

Maya, your card is just fabulous, wowzersss the border is just great and I love this little girl image.......

Jo, my goodness my sweet friend, what a cutie you have used and fabulously colored.

Bente, I allways love the way you make your cards vintagy.....great colors and the image is just too adorable.....

Karita, what a great card sweetie, so beautifully colored and so good of you to think of my weddingday LOL, in about 2 weeks LOL