Long before I was ever on an 'official' design team, my good friend Jen del Muro asked if I wanted to be one of her first weekly sample makers for her Sketch For You To Try. Back then, it was just me, Susan Liles, Shannan Teubner & Jen. Now, in addition to Susan & Jen, there are quite a few stamping rock stars among the SFYTT Sisters -- some 'classic rockers' that you've long known & loved, and some rising stars that bring fresh enthusiasm to our crafty corner of the world. And every month, Jen selects a fantastic guest to play along; I think we can all agree that in addition to being a stamping icon in her own right, Jen has a great eye for talent.
I'm simultaneously humbled and thrilled to announce that, with my papercrafting hiatus behind me, I'm once again joining the SFYTT Sisters to bring you my own warped take on Jen's Saturday sketches. I'll try to live up to the awesome company I'm keeping, and if I can't do that? Well, hopefully I can provide comic relief and/or serve as a dire warning...
This week's SFYTT is being sponsored by AMBER INK! I know you've seen Amber Alvarez's delightful illustrations before. But now, rather than slaving away over a hot drawing board (I have no idea what a drawing board is, but if anyone uses them, it must be an illustrator, right?) for someone else, she's got her BRAND NEW, VERY OWN line of stamps, digi-images, and digi-papers! Go, Amber! Girl power!
For my first sample in my second stint as an SFYTT Sister, I selected Amber's darling Love Bunny - Bunny Hug image...
Aren't those bunnies just precious? They were printed out on Georgia Pacific white cardstock (the cheap stuff you can get at WalMart), and colored in with Copics. The side carrots are Amber's, too. The sentiment is from MFT's Jolinne - Just for You set.
Be sure to check out what the rest of the SFYTT Sisters came up with, then head over to Jen's blog for the sketch, and samples by Jen and this month's guest designer, Sandra MacLean
- Amber Hight
- Amy Rohl
- Amy Sheffer
- Jenn Diercks
- Jodi Collins
- Kelly Lunceford
- Leigh O’Brien
- Sony Christoph
- Susan Liles
You'll notice that one SFYTT Sister -- Megan Lock -- is missing from the above list. Why? Well, she has an excellent excuse. Just this week, she gave birth to sweet baby Emma Grace! Naturally, she'll be taking a few weeks off to enjoy her little miracle and (hopefully) to catch a tiny bit of sleep when she can. Be sure to stop by her blog and give her a little love, and congratulate my fellow Oklahoma transplant on the birth of her bona-fide Native Okie! As the mother of two of my own, I feel validated when another stamper gives birth to a Sooner.
This image is just so cute! I love these bunnies. I think I'm going to have to get all of them. The dsp is fantastic and works so well with the entire card and sketch. Adorable!
Posted by: Jenn Diercks | July 24, 2010 at 08:54 AM
First of all...WELCOME, BACK! I am so glad that you are back! I just love your darling card this week. Everything is just perfect!
Posted by: Kelly Lunceford | July 24, 2010 at 09:19 AM
Wow Carole! Congrats on your new/old gig! You were certainly missed! The card is adorable!
Posted by: Grasshopper | July 24, 2010 at 09:19 AM
So sweet, Miss Carole, and can I just say how great it is to have you back?!! I guess you and I are on the same "wave" this week--same papers, same lace, and I almost used that same curry ribbon but then took it off!
Can't wait to see you in a few short days!
Amy
Posted by: Amy Rohl | July 24, 2010 at 10:05 AM
Boomer Sooner!!!
LOVE the card and welcome back! I look forward to your never-ending humor...and stamping! :D
Posted by: Michele | July 24, 2010 at 10:14 AM
Congrats on the new/old gig! It's good to know I can come here again for some Saturday morning eye candy!
Can't wait to see you!!!
Posted by: christina fischer | July 24, 2010 at 10:23 AM
Sooo sweet, Carole...little bunnies huggin'! A delightful card from our delightful friend...soooo happy that you're back and I'll see ya this coming week!
Posted by: Leigh O'Brien | July 24, 2010 at 10:29 AM
SWEEEEEET! So tickled!SO LOVE.
xo,
A hard-core fan ;)
Posted by: amberbop | July 24, 2010 at 11:09 AM
Super sweet card. :)
Posted by: Jody Morrow | July 24, 2010 at 12:38 PM
Precious!
Posted by: Carolyn King | July 24, 2010 at 01:16 PM
This is SUPER sweet Carole! I am SO excited to see you back on the SFYTT team! You SO totally rock my friend! :)
Posted by: Jodi | July 24, 2010 at 03:12 PM
Woohooo SO glad to have you not just as a litter mate but a Sister now too?!!! YAY!! Love your bunny card and especially those carrots :) yummy
Posted by: Sonja "Sony" Christoph | July 24, 2010 at 03:50 PM
Welcome back, Carole! I'm so glad to get to work with you, your card is fab!!!!!!!!!
Posted by: Amber Hight | July 24, 2010 at 05:31 PM
Darling card Carole! Great to see you stamping again!
Posted by: Melody Rupple | July 25, 2010 at 02:37 AM
Great to see you stamping with the SFYTT gals! I've been a silent follower of your blog and I decided to break out a comment to let you know that I LOVE your sense of humor and your creations!
All the best!
Karen
Posted by: Karen | July 25, 2010 at 07:21 AM
This is so adorable, Carole, and I love the fun papers and pretty lace!! Congrats on your return to the team as well!! I'm sure they're all stoked to have you back!!
Posted by: Rose Ann | July 25, 2010 at 11:25 AM
So cute and fun!! Glad to see you back in the stamping world!!
Posted by: Jessie/knightrone | July 25, 2010 at 12:17 PM
So glad you're back, Carole, I've missed your special brand of fun, as well as your fabulous creative talents!! This card is adorable with the little carrots on the side of the two lovey bunnies and the wonderful dp behind!
Posted by: Stephanie Perry | July 27, 2010 at 12:34 AM