A Fan-STACHE-tic May Sketch For You To Try

Happy Cinco de Mayo, mi amigas! I hope today brings you mariachi music, guacamole and margaritas! What I'm certain it will bring you: a brand new Sketch For You To Try! Olé!

(Note: that small introductory paragraph used four - count 'em, four - exclamation points. One for each brief sentence. I fear I've used my exclamation quota up for this entire post in a single outburst; I've shot my punctuation wad, so to speak. And yet, I know I'll type a few more exclamations as this post goes forward. Despite knowing that exclamation points should be used rarely and with discretion in good writing, I like 'em and use them with what some might call "annoying frequency." Can I help it? I suppose I could, but here's the deal: I write like I speak, and I'm an enthusiastic gal. Besides, it's my blog, and if I want to use dozens of exclamation points per post, that's my and Bobby Brown's prerogative. When Bobby tells me I have to lay off the exclamation points, I shall do so willingly. Until then: !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!)

So, um, where was I? Oh yeah! (<--- exclamation point) May's new SFYTT! This month, the SFYTT is sponsored by SKIPPING STONES DESIGN.

With all of the hullaballo surrounding Carter's surgery over the past couple of months, I was distracted and forgot to submit my choice for a sponsor set. However, I know from seeing SSD images all around the stamping blogosphere that they have tons of beautiful and fun stamps in all sorts of styles. Definitely check them out - you'll be glad you did. :)

Here's the new sketch Jen's put together to challenge and inspire you this month - I'm pretty sure I'll be adding it to my 'Go-To' sketch file...

And here's what I made with it, using The Cat's Pajamas' F-U-N & fabulous new THE MUSTACHE SET:

In addition to The Mustache Set, I also used TCP's funky new MUSTACHES CutUps die to cut the big mustache out of felt. I liked that furry 'stache so much, I decided to thread a strip of felt through the lower sketch strip, using the oh-so-innovative-&-creative MUSTACHE SLIDE CutUps die. (I can't help but giggle when I think of the name of that die. Then my mind starts to wander, and I start singing in my head "Why don't you come with me, little girl, on a magic mustache slide?")

Look, Ma! It lays flat for easy mailing!

My color scheme was inspired by this week's TCP Tuesday Color Challenge, hosted by the lovely Lori Tecler:

For info about how to play along in this week's challenge, see THIS POST on Alma's blog. Other card supplies include patterned paper from Pink Paislee's Hometown Summer 6"x6" collection, Prism's Intense Kiwi cardstock, Marvy Matchables black ink, Cuttlebug Argyle embossing folder, Tim Holtz mini stapler, Corner Chomper, and foam boosters from Jody Morrow's sticky stuff store.

You'll definitely want to visit JEN'S BLOG to see how The Sketcher Herself and our Designer of the Month, ANNIE ROSENSTIEL, used this month's sketch. And it goes without saying you'll want to visit my superlative SFYTT Sisters to see what sort of splendor they've created for your viewing pleasure.

Amber Hight
Amy Sheffer
Becky Carafa
Jen Tapler
Jodi Collins
Kerry Johnson
Megan Lock
Susan Liles

and our newest Sister, Tracy Shultz!

Now, if you'll excuse me, I must take leave to celebrate Mexican heritage and pride...

Posted at 12:50 PM in Celebrations, Random Chatter, SFYTT, TCP CutUps Dies, TCP Tuesday, The Cat's Pajamas | Permalink

Comments

Your card is awesome. I want to reach out and pet the little 'staches at the bottom, but that might be weird. heh. Great job! :)

Luvs,
Annie Rose

Posted by: Annie Rose | May 05, 2012 at 02:48 PM

That mustache set is so stinkin' cute! I love what you've done with it. I hope you're keeping cool down there. This baby should be here any day now. Maybe I can come visit in a few months!

Posted by: Megan Lock | May 05, 2012 at 02:58 PM