get your sketch on....

I have oodles to share today....more new Melissa Frances, some Lime Tart, and a challenge at the end.  

This is a little garland I made from Styrofoam stars purchased at the craft store.  I used new Melissa Frances paper, a ticket, trim, resin, and Christmas chipboard---and of course a little glitter---all from Melissa Frances 

And, a shabby tree I made using new Melissa Frances paper, my Cricut machine, Melissa Frances cardstock stickers, glitter chipboard, and Christmas chipboard.  This was so much fun.

One last creation for Melissa Frances is this simple card made using new Melissa Frances paper, some glitter, Christmas chipboard, trim, and a rubon.

For Lime Tart this month I was given the A La Tarte to enjoy and create with.  Here are a few things made with this kit.

A layout of my little September Blue babe---love her. And a tussie mussie using those fun Just Johanna banner stamps---which are up for grabs in my challenge for you below.

I'll let you visit HERE to view all of the amazing creations in the Lime Tart gallery----HONESTLY---I have never seen such beautiful and fun work---3 galleries to check out for you this month.

OK---so my challenge for you is to create a card using this sketch!

That's it---you can stamp or not---choose whatever theme you'd like----let your shabby come tumbling out, or your funky self---whatever you'd like as long as you follow the sketch.  Make it your own and enjoy.  I will be giving away the stamps included in the Lime Tart July A La Tarte---I'll take a pic and post it in a bit----but you have until next Tuesday night----I'll pick a winner randomly on the morning of Wednesday the 23rd---sound easy enough?
Please play and let me know if you have any questions---feel free to enter as many as you'd like.  I can't wait to see your cards.

Melis

Comments

[Melanie Douthit]

That tree is just the sweetest! And you rawked the Lime Tart A La Tarte Kit. Wasn't it a fun kit. Love your projects!

[Paola Norman]

Everything you make is so beautiful!

[TerryG]

I plan on giving the sketch a try too. You do have a gift and it's so nice to see when some one does have a gift that they use it.

[Tanis]

WOW...I honestly didn't think I'd have time to get to this sketch - SO glad I did though! Got to use my very first OBP stamp that came in the mail today! YAY!
Thanks for the chance to win Melissa!
Here's my card.....
http://paperprincessatplay.blogspot.com/2008/07/lime-tart-sketch.html

[Daniela]

Wow, beautiful creations, that tree is stunning!!!!!! How do you come up with all these awesome ideas. I will post my card tomorrow.

[rae]

Thank you for encouragement to "let my shabby come tumbling out"...
I present to you...
my very first 'shabby' card :D

http://simplyrae.blogspot.com/2008/07/shabby-chic-rae-style.html

[Lindsay]

Your blog is wonderful. You make the most amazing projects. Here's my card I did with your sketch. Thanks for opportunity for some great stuff.

http://lindsays-creations.blogspot.com/2008/07/2-cards-and-picture.html

[Laurie Star]

Hey Melissa,

You've inspired me so much this week! I created two cards using your sketch and you can find them here:
http://lauriestar.blogspot.com/2008/07/gettin-my-sketch-on.html
Thanks so much for a chance to win. Have a great week! :)

[RaeAnn Skerrett]

I SO LOVE the shabby look and I LOVE those new Christmas papers! Can't wait to get my hands on them! I am happy to say that you are my FIRST sketch challenge...and I hope to do many more! Thanks for letting me play!
http://www.splitcoaststampers.com/gallery/photo/987840?cat=500&ppuser=111217

[Arla]

Wowza, Melissa!

Every time I visit you, my jaw drops in utter awe! Your work
is absolutely beautiful and an
inspiration to me.

Hugs,

Arla

[kendra]

YOU are so incredibly good. These are amazing, especially that shabby tree. I am in love. : )

[Sherry Wright]

*thud* that's my jaw hitting the floor looking at all the amazing creations. That tree and the stars are so so beautiful!!

[Jennifer Hansen]

http://jenniferhansenscrapgallery.blogspot.com/2008/07/whale-done-card-melissa-phillips-sketch.html

Here is my take on it!

[Swedie]

I love your Christmas ideas, and especially the mitten. I like the red, that's not bright red. Christmas in July is like having Christmas twice a year!

Swedie

[Nettie]

You are incredibly talented and I love love your tree. I really think you are the queen of Chic. I enjoy your blog immensely. With this said, I made a sketch card diffently not chic more like funky and not sure about what type of funky~ :) I really like the sketch and went out of my element to create this one and attempted chic.

I will post shortly to my blog.
Nettie

[terriebailey]

Oh These are beautiful as always ..our creations are soo gorgeous..TFS!!

[Daniela]

I didn't get to post it yesterday, but here it is today:
http://danieladobson.blogspot.com/2008/07/melissas-sketch-challenge-and-new.html

[KatieJ]

You make the most beautiful things! I decided to try my first sketch challenge! Here's the link: http://bp2.blogger.com/_9jWf-OP4_Ek/SIQVj-BNIiI/AAAAAAAABOI/8N_Zmm5HvkA/s320/card+002 and if that doesn't work, it's on my blog: http://wannabecrafter.blogspot.com/2008/07/cards.html Thanks for the opportunity!

[Jewls]

Finally got my card made. Thanks for the great sketch Melissa.
Here's my card:
http://julieschmitt-jewls.blogspot.com/2008/07/melissas-sketch.html

[Linda]

Hi Melissa....loved the sketch...not shabby but hopefully chic;-) Made it so easy getting this card done for my friend. Cheers!
http://ahappyscramper.typepad.com/a_happy_scramperscrapbook/2008/07/love-a-good-car.html

[Milagros C. Rivera]

Well, I think I did it, the blog link should be on this post! Thanks for the challenge, loved the sketch.

[Milagros C. Rivera]

oops , guess not here is the link:
http://paperboutiquescrapbookingstudio.blogspot.com/

[Vanessa]

Haven't done this in a while, but decided to give this sketch a try since I needed to make some cards anyway. I had fun! Here is what I came up with:

http://vanessacovington.blogspot.com/2008/07/craft-therapy.html

[wendyp]

Your work is gorgeous as always!

Fun sketch! Heres my card... http://paperinkandsmiles.blogspot.com/2008/07/sunglasses-adviced.html

[selena Dukeshire]

Thanks for the challenge!