Sketch Saturday

Saturday, 3 September 2011

Winner of challenge #170

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

Saturday, 27 August 2011

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

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

"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 :)

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...

Jilli

Faye

Paula

Maya

Cazza

Bente

Terry

Jeanette:

Lisa

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

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

Saturday, 20 August 2011

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

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...