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The Doo's Sketch Challenge is BACK! ~ March 2014



Hello Scrappy Peeps!

Can you believe it is MARCH already!!  I'm sure everyone is ready for SPRING!!  It can't come soon enough!

I know our challenges went on a brief hiatus, but we are back and ready to start them up again - so we can help you to get your "SCRAP ON!"

We will begin with a really FUN ONE PAGE Layout to get you back into the GROVE!  You can even use up some of your scraps for it or break into that new paper pack you've been wanting to use, like Sherri Caramico did for her inspiration layout below.  Either way - you are sure to have lots of good scrappy fun with it!


Once again we've decided to use PINTEREST for our sketch source.  We are ALWAYS thankful and grateful for all those who share! Thanks this month again go to Susan Stringfellow at www.sketchsavvy.blogspot.com   Her sketches are always inspiring - go check them out when you are done here! Thanks Susan!


So - without making you wait any longer - here is our MARCH 2014 Sketch Challenge ......


Pretty SEXY right??  We can't wait to see what YOU will come up with!

And now for your inspiration - here is Sherri Caramico's (one of our Design Team Member's,) take on the sketch:

 





Sherri chose to use the BRAND NEW BoBunny  "MODERN MISS" Collection - Don't you just LOVE this new paper line?!!

She used the following items - (Click on theunderlined words/links to find them at THE DOO!)
12 x 12 BoBunny MODERN MISS Collection Pack
BoBunny MODERN MISS Buttons & Embellishments
Thickers PRINT SHOP Letters in PINK
Lagoon Bazzill Cardstock
Ranger Distress Stain - Peacock Feathers
Tattered Angel's GlimmerMist -Patina

We'd love for you to play along -Here are the rules/how it works:
We post a sketch challenge each month, (both on this BLOG and on THE DOO's Facebook Page.) Qualifying participants will be entered to win a $10 Gift Certificate to Scrap-A-Doodle Doo. In order to qualify, you must interpret the sketch provided (so we can "see" it!) and submit your entry via Mr. Linky below before the end of the month. Or upload your photo to the Facebook Event Page. Because this is a Scrap-A-Doodle Doo sponsored challenge, ONLY layouts, cards, or projects submitted that use products carried/sold by Scrap-A-Doodle Doo will be eligible to win the Gift Certificate. (Because Scrap-A-Doodle Doo has literally THOUSANDS of items from over 250+ manufacturers, this should be easy! :)  Winner will be chosen by a random generator on the 15th of the following month (in this case APRIL 15th) Contest is only open to US residents, but EVERYONE is welcome to play along!

So head on over to the store's website, check out the product listing using the search feature to verify that the products you are using are carried by the store, and then get crafty!! :)


We hope the layout above and this sketch have inspired you to give The Doo's MARCH SKETCH CHALLENGE a try!   So come on - and get Scrappy With It! We CANNOT wait to see what all of you will come up with!!  Be sure to LINK up your photo here with the Linky Button!


GOOD LUCK and HAPPY SCRAPPIN'!
~ Stephanie and the The Doo Crew!

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Fridays 3pm to 10pm
Saturdays 10am to 10pm
Sundays 10am to 6pm

REMEMBER our ON-LINE STORE is OPEN 24HRS!!

date Monday, March 3, 2014
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And our SEPTEMBER Sketch WINNER is........

Well, first of all, we would like to THANK everyone who participated in Scrap-a-Doodle Doo's September Sketch Challenge.   Everyone's layouts were AWESOME, and we hope you all had FUN and we THANK YOU ALL for playing along!

While EVERYONE is always a WINNER at SCRAP-A-DOODLE DOO.....  there can only be ONE WINNER ( selected randomly) for each month's Sketch Challenge and September's WINNER is....



KOREN CREAMER!!!



Koren used patterned paper from 7 Gypsies, Bazzill Cardstock, and lots of COOL Embellishments from a bag of The Doo's MIXED MEDIA Elements -- SO MUCH FUN!!

 CONGRATS Koren - please contact Stephanie at Scrap-a-Doodle Doo 201 818 7060 to claim your prize!

Thanks again to all those that played along!   We can't wait to see what you come up with for OCTOBER!!

date Tuesday, October 15, 2013
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October Sketch Challenge

Hello Scrappy Peeps!

Can you believe it is OCTOBER already!!  - There is a chill in the air here on the east coast, and Fall is upon us!

We are going to take it easy on you this month and CHALLENGE you with a ONE PAGE Layout this time. You can even use up some of your scraps for it - but I opted to break in my NEW GOODIES from Simple Stories "SAY CHEESE" line and kicked the sketch up a notch for ya!

Once again we've decided to use PINTEREST for our sketch source - ( because yours truly LOVES scouring Pinterest for sketches, scrappy ideas and recipes!) and there are just so many good ones out there!! We are ALWAYS thankful/grateful for all those who share! Thanks this month go to Susan Stringfellow at www.sketchsavvy.blogspot.com   Thanks Susan!

Here is October's Sketch ......



I still have lots of photos left to scrap from my 50th Birthday trip to WDW back in September of 2011 - talk about time flying!! LOL!! - so I broke open my "purple bag of goodies" from my favorite ON-LINE and Local Scrapbook Store  - Scrap-a-Doodle Doo - and had a BLAST using my new "haul" of Simple Stories "SAY CHEESE" papers and embellishments!!

Here is my take on the sketch - What do you think?




I JUST LOVE this paper line - well - I kinda LOVE most ALL of Simple Stories paper lines - but combine their GREAT products along with a DISNEY Theme - and YOU KNOW I'M SOLD!!

Below is the list of items that I used - and you can hop on over to my BLOG for some close up photos, along with a few details if you'd like too!

ITEMS USED:  (Click on the underlined words/links to find them at THE DOO!)

Bazzill Black Cardstock
Bazzill RED DOT Cardstock
Simple Stories Say Cheese 12x12 Collection Kit - using:
#3306 "Believe"
#3314 "2x12 Border, 4x12 Title Strip Elements"
Fundamental Cardstock Stickers
Expressions Cardstock Stickers
4x6 Transparency photo overlay ( Bonus included in the 12x12 Collection Kit)
Say Cheese Sn@p Cuts
Say Cheese Chipboard Stickers
Say Cheese Sn@p Cards
Say Cheese Decorative Brads
Ranger Distress Stain - Black Soot
Ranger Distress Stain - Picket Fences
Zig Wink of Stella "CLEAR" Brush
We'd love for you to play along -   Here are the rules/how it works:
We post a sketch challenge each month, (both on this BLOG and on THE DOO's Facebook Page.) Qualifying participants will be entered to win a $10 Gift Certificate to Scrap-A-Doodle Doo. In order to qualify, you must interpret the sketch provided (so we can "see" it!) and submit your entry via Mr. Linky below before the end of the month. Because this is a Scrap-A-Doodle Doo sponsored challenge, ONLY layouts, cards, or projects submitted that use products carried/sold by Scrap-A-Doodle Doo will be eligible to win the Gift Certificate. (Because Scrap-A-Doodle Doo has literally THOUSANDS of items from over 250+ manufacturers, this should be easy! :)  Winner will be chosen by a random generator on the 15th of the following month (in this case NOVEMBER 15th) Contest is only open to US residents, but EVERYONE is welcome to play along!

So head on over to the store's website, check out the product listing using the search feature to verify that the products you are using are carried by the store, and then get crafty!! :)


I hope the layout above and this sketch has inspired you to give The Doo's OCTOBER SKETCH CHALLENGE a try!   So come on - and get Scrappy With It! We CANNOT wait to see what all of you will come up with!!  Be sure to LINK up your photo here with the Linky Button! 

GOOD LUCK and HAPPY SCRAPPIN'!
~ Sherri

date Tuesday, October 1, 2013
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And August's Sketch WINNER IS......

Hello DOO PEEPS!!   It's time to ANNOUNCE our AUGUST SKETCH CHALLENGE WINNER!

First we'd like to THANK everyone for playing along - both here on the BLOG, as well as over on Scrap-a-Doodle Doo's Facebook EVENT Page!!   THERE were LOTS of AWESOME Entries!!

REMEMBER - your layout MUST contain  products that are SOLD BY Scrap-a-Doodle Doo to be entered into our RANDOM WINNER GENERATOR SELECTION!! 


Sooo....... Without further "A-DOO!"  We are PLEASED to ANNOUNCE our WINNER IS....... (insert DRUM ROLL HERE!)
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ANDREA LYNCH!




Andrea used  paper from Echo Park All About A Boy; Twine and Glitter Dots from Queen and Company.
Great job Andrea!! - Congrats!

Please Contact Stephanie at Scrap-a-Doodle Doo to claim your Prize!!  201 818 7060

Now - please check out our SEPTEMBER SKETCH CHALLENGE - it's a 2 Pager!!

On Facebook CLICK HERE!

Or on our BLOG - CLICK HERE!

HOPE YOU PLAY ALONG!!   GOOD LUCK TO ALL!


date Sunday, September 15, 2013
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September 2013 Sketch Challenge -Double the Fun!

Hello Scrappy Peeps!  We've done it again!!  Since we had a record number of  players for our July "Double Dare" 2 page layout, we decided to CHALLENGE you all with another 2 PAGER for September!

 This 2 page sketch caught our eye on a post on Pinterest - (serious inspiration on that website -right?!!)  and we HOPE you will PLAY ALONG with us this month!

 So without further "A-DOO" - here is the sketch for this month's challenge:  (CLICK on the photos below to enlarge)

Now, for your INSPIRATION.....
Here is our DT Member Adina's Inspiration "BOOGIE MAMBO":






Besides the adorable photos of her little girl, I'm LOVIN' her use of the Tattered Angel's Chalkboard Glimmer Mists in the "white" spaces of the layout!!  That sparkly Blue ribbon from May Arts across the top really "BLINGS" out the layout -and makes those dance costumes sparkle too!

 Here are the items from Scrap-a-Doodle Doo that Adina used in her AWESOME Layout! CLICK ON them and check them out!
Tattered Angels Chalkboard Glimmer Mist - Canary
Bazzill Canvas Cardstock - Arctic
Bazzill Cardstock Lemon Drop Yellow
Queen &Co Self Adhesive Rhinestones - Brilliant Blue

 Next up is my layout. 
Now, for those of you that know me - you know that I'm all about layers, and mixing patterned paper.   This sketch was a challenge to me at first, with all that white space!!  After a trip to THE DOO - I found this AWESOME NEW Paper Line "SNAPSHOTS" from Bella Blvd and I just "had to have it!!"  I decided it was perfect and used it to really put my own twist on the sketch by filling that white space in!  What do you think?......

These photos are from our trip to North Topsail Beach, NC, a few weeks ago. We had a great time relaxing, and I had a blast "Snapping Pics!"  I LOVE LOVE LOVE the layered banners!!!  I'm going to have to use this idea on layouts in the future!!  I had FUN using the HOT NEW "ZIG" Wink of Stella Brush! I used the Distress Stains to color in the Tim Holtz Grungeboard letters I used for the title -then used the CLEAR Zig Stella Brush over the top of them, and then gave them a coat of clear DIMENSIONAL MAGIC.

My Mind's Eye "Cut & Paste" embellishment pack
Ranger Distress Stain - Peacock Feathers
Ranger Distress Stain - Ripe Persimmon
Ranger Distress Stain - Black Soot
Bazzill Cardstock 
ZIG Wink Stella Brush -Clear
Scor-Tape
Dimensional Magic
Tim Holtz Grungeboard letters

Wanna play along?   We HOPE you will!  Here are the rules/how the Challenge works:
We post a sketch challenge each month, (both on this BLOG and on THE DOO's Facebook Page.) Qualifying participants will be entered to win a $10 Gift Certificate to Scrap-A-Doodle Doo. In order to qualify, you must interpret the sketch provided (so we can "see" it!) and submit your entry via Mr. Linky below before the end of the month. Because this is a Scrap-A-Doodle Doo sponsored challenge, ONLY layouts, cards, or projects submitted that use products carried/sold by Scrap-A-Doodle Doo will be eligible to win the Gift Certificate. (Because Scrap-A-Doodle Doo has literally THOUSANDS of items from over 250+ manufacturers, this should be easy! :)  Winner will be chosen by a random generator on the 15th of the following month (in this case October 15th) Contest is only open to US residents, but EVERYONE is welcome to play along!

So head on over to the store's website, check out the product listing using the search feature to verify that the products you are using are carried by the store, and then get crafty!! :)

Hope you play along - can't wait to see what everyone creates!
((HUGS)) ~ Sherri

 

date Sunday, September 1, 2013
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July's Double Dare Sketch Winner is......

It's time to announce  JULY's "DOUBLE DARE YOU" - 2 page Layout Sketch Challenge!!!

We have some new PLAYERS this month and are so HAPPY everyone has played along, and turned in some BEAUTIFUL LAYOUTS!!  Between The Doo's Facebook event page, and this blog, we've had 9 submissions in all!   I guess you all like 2 page layouts :-) !!

After entering the eligable names into the random generator,   ( remember, while we LOVE that we are able to inspire everyone, and really enjoy everyone playing along - you must use products that are carried/sold by Scrap-a-Doodle Doo to be eligable to Win the Scrap-a-Doodle Doo Gift Certificate)
I am very HAPPY and PLEASED to announce that the WINNER is....

Noelle Troller Laurita !!

CONGRATS Noelle, please contact Stephanie at customerservice@scrap-a-doodledoo.com to claim your PRIZE!

Thanks again to everyone for playing along - you still have 16 days to get your "scrap-on" and try your hand at the AUGUST Challenge!  Please spread the word to your scrappy friends, and continue to play along with us.   You never know - there may even be another 2 pager in the works for September! ;-)

((Hugs)) ~ Sherri


date Thursday, August 15, 2013
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August's Sketch Challenge -FUN!!

Hello Bloggy Buddies!

Can you believe it is August already!!  -
WOW - Time sure does FLY BY!

This month's sketch is an easy FUN ONE -   and you can use up some of your scraps for it - (like I did) if you'd like!

We've decided to use PINTEREST for our sketch source again - as there are just so many good ones out there and we are thankful/greatful for all those who share!  We found this one that dates back to 2010 on an Ally Scraps Blog - so Thanks Ally and Thanks to Debbie Gaydos the designer!


Did you ever only have 1 photo from a memory, or event, and were not sure what to do with it?  Well, I had this one great shot of my youngest son Jake, holding the first "pickings" from his first ever garden. I decided it would be perfect for this Sketch/Layout - and I used the same photo - 3 times, but with 2 different size prints!



I also found this great GARDEN paper from Scrap-a-Doodle Doo, and thought it would work perfectly! I even mixed in a little patterned paper that I had left over from a beach layout - that I used BoBunny's Key Lime Colletion in, and some leftover paper from a layout I used My Mind's Eye Collectable / Notable collection in too!

ITEMS USED:  (Click on the underlined words/links to find them at THE DOO!)
Adornit -Garden Fun-Garden Word Play
BoBunny Key Lime Stripe (stripe)
Fiskers edge punch
Thicker's Marine Glitter Letters
Heidi Swapp Memory File Mini Instaframes <--- LOVE THESE!! 

We'd love for you to play along -   Here are the rules/how it works:
We post a sketch challenge each month, (both on this BLOG and on THE DOO's Facebook Page.) Qualifying participants will be entered to win a $10 Gift Certificate to Scrap-A-Doodle Doo. In order to qualify, you must interpret the sketch provided (so we can "see" it!) and submit your entry via Mr. Linky below before the end of the month. Because this is a Scrap-A-Doodle Doo sponsored challenge, ONLY layouts, cards, or projects submitted that use products carried/sold by Scrap-A-Doodle Doo will be eligible to win the Gift Certificate. (Because Scrap-A-Doodle Doo has literally THOUSANDS of items from over 250+ manufacturers, this should be easy! :)  Winner will be chosen by a random generator on the 15th of the following month (in this case September 15th) Contest is only open to US residents, but EVERYONE is welcome to play along!

So head on over to the store's website, check out the product listing using the search feature to verify that the products you are using are carried by the store, and then get crafty!! :)


I hope the layout above and this sketch has inspired you to give The Doo's AUGUST SKETCH CHALLENGE a try!   So come on - and get Scrappy With It! We CANNOT wait to see what all of you will come up with!!  Be sure to LINK up your photo here with the Linky Button! 

GOOD LUCK and HAPPY SCRAPPIN'!

 


date Thursday, August 1, 2013
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So sorry we are late....

So sorry our JUNE SKETCH WINNER announcement is 1 week late!  We were dealing with graduation, grad party and a Weekend Crop Event, plus THE DOO will be VENDING at CKC Lancaster, PA this weekend, July 26-27, so much time has been spent preparing all the goodies they will have there to offer you for your scrappy pleasure!  If you are going to The CKC - be sure to check them out.

We only had 3 players in our JUNE SKETCH CHALLENGE, and as always, the qualifying entries are submitted and picked by a random generator.  Be sure to pass along the info for the JULY Challenge -we'd LOVE to have you and your friends PLAY along! 

SO - without further "A-DOO"  The WINNER of the JUNE SKETCH CHALLENGE IS.......

Krystle Thomas!!

CONGRATS Krystle!!  Please contact THE DOO through their FACEBOOK PAGE by clicking HERE - then sending Stephanie a message with your contact/email info and she will give you instructions regarding you gift certificate winnings!!

SO you all have a few more days to get your scrap on - and enter the JULY Challenge!  Hope you join in the scrappy fun!

Thanks for stopping by,
Sherri



 

date Monday, July 22, 2013
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It's time for July's Sketch Challenge - and it's a 2 PAGER!!

Hello Doodle Doo'ers!
Sherri here and we thought we'd "Kick July Up A Knotch" and give you a FUN 2 PAGE Challenge this month!!  We also decided to use a sketch we found on Pinterest ( yes, we too spend so many hours there!)   We sure hope you will play along with us this month !

First - here are all the details on how it works:

We post a sketch challenge each month, (both on this BLOG and on THE DOO's Facebook Page.) Qualifying participants will be entered to win a $10 Gift Certificate to Scrap-A-Doodle Doo. In order to qualify, you must interpret the sketch provided (so we can "see" it!) and submit your entry via Mr. Linky below before the end of the month. Because this is a Scrap-A-Doodle Doo sponsored challenge, ONLY layouts, cards, or projects submitted that use products carried/sold by Scrap-A-Doodle Doo will be eligible to win the Gift Certificate. Because Scrap-A-Doodle Doo has literally THOUSANDS of items from over 250+ manufacturers, this should be easy! :)  Winner will be chosen by a random generator on the 15th of the following month (in this case August 15th) Contest is only open to US residents, but EVERYONE is welcome to play along!

So head on over to the store's website, check out the product listing using the search feature to verify that the products you are using are carried by the store, and then get crafty!! :)
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 ** CLICK on the PHOTOS for larger views **

Here is July's Sketch - ( It's a cool one right?! I can hear those wheels turning in your head already!)


Oh all the WONDERFUL things I know you guys are going to be able to do with this sketch!
I can't wait to see them!
 
 
Just look at all the FUN we had with our inspiration layouts for you this month...
Here is a layout created by Stephanie ( one of the owners of Scrap-a-Doodle Doo) and it is a HOT ONE!!
I JUST LOVE IT!!  Don't you!? - Love the polka dots, LOVE the SEQUINS!! (oh my!) and the fish too!  Look at the white "stitching" she created for 2 of the circle elements! (Shhh -I'm only telling you - so please keep it hush hush -It was really done with a white gel pen!!  HOW COOL is that!)

Here are the products she used to create this Summer Sparkler - ALL of which are available at Scrap-a-Doodle Doo!  If you can't make it into the store - you can purchase them on line, just by clicking on the PRODUCTS below!
From the SIMPLE STORIES - I HEART SUMMER COLLECTION -




Other products found at THE DOO















And here is my take on the sketch -  (YUP, another "JAKE" Layout - I'm still playing catch-up, and making layouts for his High School Graduation book/present!!)




I LOVE how the design of this sketch "moves" you through the photos on the layout - the large circle shape on the left page attracts your eyes first, and draws you to the Title - so you know what this layout is all about 

The other 2 circles seem to "frame" the photos in, or hold them in place, on the right page.  I think the "blockiness" of the patterned papers behind the photos helps to add color ( even though it is monochromatic in my case) and I like how the strips along the bottom kind of anchor everything to the page.

 I also had fun adding some "funky" journaling to this layout too -  be sure to click on it to enlarge the layout so you can find it!


ALL of the products / items I used were purchased at Scrap-a-Doodle Doo, but are no longer in stock (other than the Bazzill Card stock)  I used papers and embellishments from Bo Bunny's ZOOLOGY line.  I think this layout would look great with any paper line - especially with the new Bo Bunny SURPRISE! Collection. Since my layout is of Jake's 8th Birthday Party, I could have easily used the FUN new line from Bo Bunny - it is called: SURPRISE!  Have you seen it?   Check out all the great products  Just Click on this photo :

and a list will appear! -REALLY - It WILL - just TRY IT! :-)  You are going to LOVE the colors! There are 2 pages of STUFF!

Well, I hope we've inspired you to GET CRAFTY!!  Don't worry if you don't have circles or a machine to cut them - how about tracing a plate with a marker? or drawing a line and stitching, maybe a ring of buttons or bling? 

So come on - and get Scrappy With It! We CANNOT wait to see what all of you will come up with!!  Be sure to LINK up your photo here with the Linky Button! 

 GOOD LUCK and HAPPY SCRAPPIN'!

date Monday, July 1, 2013
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Time to get a little SKETCHY!!!!

Welcome Doo Peeps and happy February to you! :) Adina here with a VERY exciting new challenge opportunity for you challenge buffs! I am sooooo pleased to announce that Scrap-A-Doodle Doo will be hosting a monthly sketch challenge right here AND there are two ways to play and win! :)

How can you play along?

FIRST chance: Check out the sketch below, use your scrappy stash to create your own interpretation of the guide, and link up a picture of your creation via Mr. Linky (also below) by February 28th. You can link a maximum of THREE (3) entries per sketch challenge and you can combine your submissions with other challenges as desired. Your entries must be new creations (no backlinking). If you don't have a blog, please email me a picture of your creation and I will upload your picture to Mr. Linky for ya! OR even better, head on over to our Facebook page (like us if you haven't already!!!) and upload your creations to the sketch challenge event there!  Easy peasy!


Second chance: Head over to the Doo... Sorry cyberpeeps, this is the Brick and Mortar version only; if you can't make it to Jersey to get to to the store, see the First Chance above and play along that way! :) BUT if you are a loyal Doo'er and can get yourself over to the store SOON, swing by and pick up the special Sketch Challenge Kit for the month. This month's kit is a BLAST and will have you rocketing to your scrap space to get creative ASAP! The sketch below will also be printed in your kits and you can get your creative juices flowing while using specially selected  products from the Doo Crew. Please return your creations to the Doo by no later than February 28th and your page(s) will be displayed at the store for the rest of the month.

Winners for both versions of the challenge will be randomly chosen and announced by March 15th. You can pick up your layouts from the store anytime after March 15th for storage in your albums! :)

***Winners will only be selected if they are current followers of this blog, so if you are NOT a follower yet, click "Join this Site" and follow our posts regularly!!***

What's In it for you, you ask? 

WELL, online players will be entered to win a $10 Gift Certificate to Scrap-A-Doodle Doo... Which is AWESOME because if you haven't checked out the store recently, Steph is getting in ALL the new goodies from CHA and you are going to LOVE the selection!

Players who participated in the Brick and Mortar version of the sketch challenge will be entered to win a $15 gift certificate to Scrap-A-Doodle Doo AND you will have the pride of showcasing your artistry on the walls of the store for the month!


Phew... Got it? Feel free to comment with any questions and I will definitely be back to answer any concerns that arise.

Where's the February Sketch? 

SOOOO glad you asked!! Ready for it? Really? Here goes!


AAANNNNNDDDDD we even have some inspiration for ya from our very own Sherri Caramico and yours truly! :) 

Sherri's two youngest babies are featured in this GORGEOUS pet loving rendition (check out that hand doodling... isn't she TALENTED!!!)

(Products Used)


And my take on the sketch involved some Disney inspiration!

(Products Used)
    



OK! Now that you have ALL of the details, head over to the Doo for your kit, or to your scrap happy place and get started.... Remember to link up your creations via Mr. Linky below by February 28th, and as always, happy scrappin! :) 


date Friday, February 22, 2013
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