Happy Birthday, Theresa!

Sentiment:  Papertrey 'Birthday Basics'.  Carstock:  My Mind's Eye "ooh la la' DP.  Ink:  verstamark.  Accessories:  white ep, double-stitched pink ribbon, gem brad.

Tuesday Morning Sketch Challenge is celebrating founding Design Team member, Theresa of My Sassy Cards, with a special month-long challenge.  In honor of Theresa's milestone birthday (I will let her tell you which milestone!) and the just as impressive occasion of reaching that monumental 5 year point in her battle with breast cancer TMS is hosting a monthlong challenge!

The challege is to create a project featuring:  Birthday and Pink.  Breast Cancer Awareness theme is optional, but appreciated.  Blog candy prize winner will be announced November first.

Help us to celebrate Theresa by visiting her blog, admiring her virtual card party links below, and sharing your own challenge project HERE!

Jessica Knutsen

{Grandma } Bonnie

Laura Nehring 

Silke Ledlow 

Debbie Foster

Kathy Curry

Shelby Thomas

Jessi Fogan

Dawn Barghorn 

Cheryl Lea 

Angela Pruisman

Marie Oberg

Melissa Craig

Happy Birthday, Theresa!!

Paper Pretties Wednesday Challenge #207: Bold Bright Birthday

Stamps:  Paper Pretties 'Cursive Greetings II'.  Cardstock:  GP110 white, K&Co.  'Berry Sweet' DP.  Ink:  Versafine black.  Accessories:  prima, gemstone brad, square punch.

Welcome to Paper Pretties' Wednesday Challenge #207!
Our challenge this week is to create a BOLD and BRIGHT project!

For my card, I was inspired by my favorite set of versatile sentiments, Cursive Greetings II' and Fall-To sketch #191.

Be sure to visit all the Paper Pretties' blogs to see their spin on the challenge:

Frances Byrne, DT coordinator

Linda Bendon

Jennifer Greco

Amber Hillman

Kristine Reynolds

Then be sure to link your creation HERE for your chance to win this week's prize!

Paper Pretties' Wednesday Challenge #206: Graduation Time

Stamps:  Paper Pretties 'Cursive Greetings I'.  Cardstock:  GP 110 white, black textured, DCWV 'La Creme'.  Ink:  versafine black.  Accessories:  circle Nestabilities, Jolee's Boutique dimensional stickers.

Welcome to Paper Pretties' Wednesday Challenge #206!
Our challenge this week is to create a graduation card!

For my card, I was inspired by my favorite set of versatile sentiments, Cursive Greetings I', this 3D sticker of a graduation cap, and Fall-To sketch #190.

Be sure to visit all the Paper Pretties' blogs to see their spin on the challenge:

Frances Byrne, DT coordinator

Linda Bendon

Jennifer Greco

Amber Hillman

Kristine Reynolds

Then be sure to link your creation HERE for your chance to win this week's prize!

Paper Pretties Wednesday Challenge #205: Happy Anniversary

Stamps:  Paper Pretties:  'Timeless Love', 'Love Birds'.  Cardstock:  Kraft, SU Certainly Celery DP.  Ink:  Pacific Point, Certainly Celery pen.  Accessories:  Rectangle Nesties, Dazzling Diamonds glitter, Stardust glitter pen.

Welcome to Paper Pretties' Wednesday Challenge #205!
Our challenge this week is to create an anniversary card!

For my card, I combined images from two stamp sets, Clean and Simple's Fall-to Sketch #189, and glitter!

On a less sparkling note, I will be with Paper Pretties Design Team until the end of May when I need to devote my 'free time' to finding a job -- after 15 years out of the work force.  Wish me luck! Be sure to visit all the Paper Pretties' blogs to see their spin on the challenge:

Frances Byrne, DT coordinator

Linda Bendon

Jennifer Greco

Amber Hillman

Kristine Reynolds

Then be sure to link your creation HERE for your chance to win this week's prize!

Tuesday Morning Sketch #145: Sweet 16!

Cardstock:  SU Pacific Point, Real Red, GP110 white, DCWV 'Celebration Stack'.  Computer generated sentiment.  Accessories:  3D stickers from Me&My Big Ideas Soft Spoken, circle Nestabilities, SU Pacific Point twill.

Welcome to Tuesday Morning Sketch #144!

  Our bonus challenge for this week is to use a die cut on your project.  Here is our sketch for this week's challenge:

Our eldest daughter turned sweet 16 last week, so I created this special card for our new driver!  Still can't believe our 'baby' is legal to drive!!  Can you see her photo that I addeed to these fun die cut stickers?

On a sad note, this will be my last post for the Tuesday Morning Sketch Challenge Design Team.  Life is getting in the way of free time, so I will be taking a break until fruther notice.

Our sponsor this week is StampingScrapping.

Be sure to admire the TMS Design Team's spin on this week's challenge:

Melissa
Angela
Theresa
Kathy

Dawn B
Marie
Cheryl

Then link up your creations HERE to join in the fun and so we can admire your take on this sketch and enter your name in the drawing to win a prize from our sponsor!

Paper Pretties' Wednesday Challenge #204: Gnome Sweet Gnome

Stamps:  Paper Pretties 'No Place Like Gnome'.  Cardstock:  Old Olive, Chocolate Chip, SU DP, Papertrey white.  Ink:  Memento black, Copics, Real Red.  Accessories:  SU ribbon, Felt Fusions flowers, rectangle Nestabilities.

Welcome to Paper Pretties' Wednesday Challenge #204!
Our challenge this week is to create a card with flowers.

For my card I used Tuesday Morning Sketch #144 and added some SU Felt Fusion flowers I have been hoarding to coordinate with Mr. Gnome's offering.

Be sure to visit all the Paper Pretties' blogs to see their spin on the challenge:

Frances Byrne, DT coordinator

Linda Bendon

Jennifer Greco

Amber Hillman

Kristine Reynolds

Then be sure to link your creation HERE for your chance to win this week's prize!

Tuesday Morning Sketch #144 : Anniversary Dance

Stamps:  Stampendous 'Changito', Papertrey 'Daily Designs Sentiments'.  Cardstock:  Almost Amethyst, Basic Grey 'Sugar Rush', black, white.  Ink:  Memento black, Real Red, Copics.  Accessories:  rectangle Nestabilities, heart punch, velvet ribbon.

Welcome to Tuesday Morning Sketch #144!

  Here is our sketch for this week's challenge:

 Our sponsor for this week is Ribbon Carousel.

Be sure to admire the TMS Design Team's spin on this week's challenge:

Melissa
Angela
Theresa
Kathy

Dawn B
Marie
Cheryl

Then link up your creations HERE to join in the fun and so we can admire your take on this sketch and enter your name in the drawing to win a prize from our sponsor!

Paper Pretties' Wednesday Challenge #203: Clean and Simple Birthday

Stamps:  Paper Pretties 'Cursive Greetings II'.  Cardstock:  GP110 white, DCWV 'Celebration Stack'.  Ink:  Pacific Point.

Welcome to Paper Pretties' Wednesday Challenge #203
Our challenge this week is to create a Clean and Simple card!

For my card I used my all-time favorite clean and simple sketch source, Clean&Simple.  Inspiration here is courtesy of  Fall-To sketch #187.

Be sure to visit all the Paper Pretties' blogs to see their spin on the challenge:

Frances Byrne, DT coordinator

Linda Bendon

Jennifer Greco

Amber Hillman

Kristine Reynolds

Then be sure to link your creation HERE for your chance to win this week's prize!

Tuesday Morning Sketch #143: Birthday Treats

Stamps:  Great impressions image, Papertrey 'Birthday Basics' sentiment.  Cardstock:  Papertrey Dark Chocolate, Nennah white, DCWV 'Glitter Sweet Mat Stack, SU Bashful Blue.  Ink:  Memento black, copics.  Accessories:  ribbon, brads from unknown source, long rectangle and circle Nestabilities.

Welcome to Tuesday Morning Sketch #143! 

Here is our sketch for this week's challenge:

For my card, I used this long, skinny image which fit perfectly to our sketch!

Our sponsor this week is Sassy Studio Designs.

Be sure to admire the TMS Design Team's spin on this week's challenge:

Melissa
Angela
Theresa
Kathy

Dawn B
Marie
Cheryl

Then link up your creations HERE to join in the fun and so we can admire your take on this sketch and enter your name in the drawing to win a prize from our sponsor!

Paper Pretties' Wednesday Challenge #202: Hello, Girlfriend

Stamps:  Paper Pretties 'Cursive Greetings II'.  Cardstock:  Black, Paper Studio 'Uptown Flair'.  Ink:  Versafine black.  Accessories:  Circle Nestabilities, square punch.

Welcome to Paper Pretties' Wednesday Challenge #202
Our challenge this week is to create a card for the girls!

For my card, I went with a classy feminine color combo (love that pink and black with a touch of lime green), sparkle, and sentiment that reminds me to take time for my friends.

Sketch is courtesy of Mojo Monday #237.

Be sure to visit all the Paper Pretties' blogs to see their spin on the challenge:

Frances Byrne, DT coordinator

Linda Bendon

Jennifer Greco

Amber Hillman

Kristine Reynolds

Then be sure to link your creation HERE for your chance to win this week's prize!

Tuesday Morning Sketch #142: Indulgent Birthday

Stamps:  Raisin Boat 'Cool Treats'.  Cardstock:  Papertrey white, GP110 white, Basic Grey DP 'Lemonade'.  Ink:  Memento Black, Copics, Purely Pomegranate.  Accessories:  Basic Grey brads, Stardust glitter pen.

Welcome to Tuesday Morning Sketch #142! 
Here is our sketch by Melissa for this week's challnge:


Our sponsor this week is Raisin Boat who donated the super fun stamp set, Cool Treats.  This company not only sells these stamps sets, but also is the Netflix of the stamping world:  you choose a membership plan (starting at $5.99/month) and then have access to over 225 different sets you can borrow for as long as you want!   Check out all the details for this awesome plan HERE.

Today is our youngest daughter's birthday, so my card is her style -- pink, sparkly and features ice cream, a big favorite!  I rotated the sketch and included this fun sentiment on the inside:  Get out and celebrate ... lickety split!

Be sure to admire the TMS Design Team's spin on this week's challenge:

Melissa
Angela
Theresa
Kathy

Dawn B
Marie
Cheryl

Then link up your creations HERE to join in the fun and so we can admire your take on this sketch and enter your name in the drawing to win a prize from our sponsor!

Paper Pretties' Wednesday Challenge #201: Triple Designer Papers

Stamps:  Paper Pretties 'Sympathy', 'Cursive Greetings II'.  Cardstock:  Papertrey 'Vintage Cream', DCWV 'Garden Party'.  Ink:  Chocolate Chip, Coral Cameo.  Accessories:  Circle Nestabilities.

Welcome to Paper Pretties' Wednesday Challenge #200
Our challenge this week is to feature two or more Designer Papers on your project!

For my card, I used three different DPS -- not bad for a CAS card, is it?

This butterfly from the 'Sympathy' set is so beautiful and the 'Cursive Greetings' are one of my favorite sets because they are so versatile!

Sketch is courtesy of Clean&Simple's Fall-To sketch #185.

Be sure to visit all the Paper Pretties' blogs to see their spin on the challenge:

Frances Byrne, DT coordinator

Linda Bendon

Jennifer Greco

Amber Hillman

Kristine Reynolds

Then be sure to link your creation HERE for your chance to win this week's prize!

Tuesday Morning Sketch #141: Springtime Get Well Wishes

Stamp:  My Favorite Things 'Pure Innocence'.  Cardstock:  Bashful Blue, K & Co. 'Sweet Nectar', Papertrey white.  Ink: Memento black, Copics, Bashful Blue.  Accessories:  Stardust glitter pen, square Nestabilities, MFT scallop die.

Welcome to Tuesday Morning Sketch #141! 
Here is our sketch by Melissa for this week's challnge:



Versatile sketch, isn't it?  A great opportunity to showcase several DPs without using your entire supply!

Our sponsor this week is Digital Delights and we have an added bonus:  Think Spring!

For my card, I went with April showers, hoping to brighten someone's sick day.

Be sure to admire the TMS Design Team's spin on this week's challenge:

Melissa
Angela
Theresa
Kathy

Dawn B
Marie
Cheryl

Then link up your creations HERE to join in the fun and so we can admire your take on this sketch and enter your name in the drawing to win a prize from our sponsor!

Paper Pretties' Wednesday Challenge #200: Monochromatic Elegance

Sentiment:  Paper Pretties 'Elegant Sentiments'.  Cardstock:  Vanilla Linen, DCWV  'La Creme'.  Ink:  Versafine black.  Accessories:  MFT scallop border, cork flower.

Welcome to Paper Pretties' Wednesday Challenge #200
Our challenge this week is to create a MONOCHROMATIC project!

For my card, I chose to go with a neutral cream with black as the accent color. Very elegant and the perfect backdrop for this equally elegant sentiment!

The sketch is courtesy of Clean and Simple's Fall-To sketch #184.

Be sure to visit all the Paper Pretties' blogs to see their spin on the challenge:

Frances Byrne, DT coordinator

Linda Bendon

Jennifer Greco

Amber Hillman

Kristine Reynolds

Then be sure to link your creation HERE for your chance to win this week's prize!

Tuesday Morning Sketch #140: Tweet Day

Digi stamp:  'Tweet House' freebie.  Cardstock:  Chocolate Chip, Cool Caribbean, Paper Co. 'Earth and Sky' Linen Blue, GP110 white, DCWV 'Garden Party'.  Ink:  Copics.  Accessories:  Circle Nestabilities.

Welcome to Tuesday Morning Sketch #140! 
Here is our sketch by Marie for this week's challnge:

Our sponsor this week is Doodle Pantry who provides several fun freebies like the sweet 'Tweet House' digi I showcased on my card.  What a perfect opportunity to give digi images a try -- you'll be hooked!

Be sure to admire the TMS Design Team's spin on this week's challenge:

Melissa
Angela
Theresa
Kathy

Dawn B
Marie
Cheryl

Then link up your creations HERE to join in the fun and so we can admire your take on this sketch and enter your name in the drawing to win a prize from our sponsor!

Paper Pretties' Wednesday Challenge #199: Fairy Bling

Stamps:  Paper Pretties 'Birthday Fairy Bella'.  Cardstock:  Bermuda Bay, Papertrey white, DCWV 'Glitter Sweet Stack'.  Ink:  Memento black, Copics, Versamark black.  Accessories:  Nestabilities circle, tag, SU grosgrain ribbon, Prima, gemstone brad, Dazzling Diamonds glitter.

Welcome to Paper Pretties' Wednesday Challenge #199!
Our challenge this week is to create a card with BLING!

For my card, I made sure to glitter this sweet birthday fairy's wings with Dazzling Diamonds, showcase her on a background of glitter DP, and add a gemstone brad to the center of the Prima.

The sketch is courtesy of Card Patterns Sketch #158.

Be sure to visit all the Paper Pretties' blogs to see their spin on the challenge:

Frances Byrne, DT coordinator

Linda Bendon

Jennifer Greco

Amber Hillman

Kristine Reynolds

Then be sure to link your creation HERE for your chance to win this week's prize!

Tuesday Morning Sketch #138: Make a Birthday Wish!

Stamps:  Papertrey 'Garden Silhouettes'.  Paper:  Chocolate Chip, DCWV 'Garden Party', Papertrey Vintage Cream.  Ink:  Chocolate Chip, Baja Breeze.  Accessories:  SU chocolate satin ribbon, Stardust glitter pen, Nestabilities squares.

Welcome to Tuesday Morning Sketch #139! 

Here's our sketch for this week's challenge:


Our sponsor this week is My Creative Classroom.

For my card, I finally inked the Papertrey bonus set from last year to create this CAS versionof my sketch -- no coloring and only DP for  all that fun glitter!  Can you tell I am running short on birthday cards??

Be sure to admire the TMS Design Team's spin on this week's challenge:

Melissa
Angela
Theresa
Kathy

Dawn B
Marie
Cheryl

Then link up your creations HERE to join in the fun and so we can admire your take on this sketch and enter your name in the drawing to win a prize from our sponsor!

Paper Pretties' Wednesday Challenge #198: Flipping for Thanks

Stamps:  Paper Pretties 'Bunny Slippers Sophia'.  Cardstock:  Papertrey white, Paper Studio 'Uptown Flair'.  Ink:  Memento black, Copics, Versamark black.  Accessories:  Long Rectangle Nestabilties, MFT scallop border die, prima, brad.

Welcome to Paper Pretties' Wednesday Challenge #198!

Our challenge this week is to use a new technique.    For my card, I was inspired by THIS fun flip card by my creative stamping pal, Melissa.  Here's my version where the image and top panel flip up to reveal a second sentiment:

Aren't those bunny slippers too cute??

Be sure to visit all the Paper Pretties' blogs to see their spin on the challenge:

Frances Byrne, DT coordinator

Linda Bendon

Jennifer Greco

Amber Hillman

Kristine Reynolds

Then be sure to link your creation HERE for your chance to win this week's prize!

Tuesday Morning Sketch #138: Sweet Birthday Wishes

Stamps:  Papertrey 'Birthday Basics'.  Cardstock:  SU solids, DCWV 'Glitter Sweet Matstack'  Ink:  Chocolate Chip.  Accessories:  Circle Nestabilties, SU ribbon, gem brads, Spare Parts cupcake brad.

Welcome to Tuesday Morning Sketch #138! 

Here's our fun sketch created by Kathy for this week's challenge:

For my card, I showcased this fun brad highlighted by these awesone DPS that were all included in a card kit from my Secret Sis. Thanks, Sis!

Our sponsor this week is The Stamping Boutique.

Be sure to admire the TMS Design Team's spin on this week's challenge:

Melissa
Angela
Theresa
Kathy

Dawn B
Marie
Cheryl

Then link up your creations HERE to join in the fun and so we can admire your take on this sketch and enter your name in the drawing to win a prize from our sponsor!

Paper Pretties' Wednesday Challenge #197: CAS Thanks

Stamps:  Paper Pretties 'Everyday Lily'.  Cardstock:  WCP, Basic Grey 'Sugar Rush'.  Ink:  Memento black, Copics.  Accessories:  Circle Nestabilities.

Welcome to Paper Pretties' Wednesday Challenge #197!

Our challenge this week is to create a thank you card.

For my card, I went the CAS route -- Lily is so sweet; who needs extra decoration?

This Tuesday Morning Sketch #136  by Marie was the perfect inspiration!

Be sure to visit all the Paper Pretties' blogs to see their spin on the challenge:

Frances Byrne, DT coordinator

Linda Bendon

Jennifer Greco

Amber Hillman

Kristine Reynolds

Then be sure to link your creation HERE for your chance to win this week's prize!

Tuesday Morning Sketch #137: Quilted Thank You

Stamp:  Penny Black sentiment.  Cardstock:  Textured black, DCWV  'La Creme' DP.  Ink:  Versamark black.  Accessories:  Oval Nestabilities, organdy ribbon.

Welcome to Tuesday Morning Sketch #137! 

Here's our fun sketch created by Melissa for this week's challenge:


Isn't this the perfect quilt sketch?  I rotated to fit my sentiment and used these fun DPs (some flocked) to complete the sketch -- CAS and relatively quick if you can get past those Monk-like tendencies to demand perfect margins!

Our sponsor this week is There She Goes and our added challenge is to create a monochromatic project!

Be sure to admire the TMS Design Team's spin on this week's challenge:

Melissa
Angela
Theresa
Kathy

Dawn B
Marie
Cheryl

Then link up your creations HERE to join in the fun and so we can admire your take on this sketch and enter your name in the drawing to win a prize from our sponsor!