Friday, January 23, 2009

Cupcake Anniversary Challenge!

So, what better way to celebrate a fun milestone than with a celebration?! Taylor is celebrating a year of cupcake sketches today and she has some fun things planned. She has asked all her Weekly Cupcake Samplers to design a sketch for the celebration. This is the sketch I designed and I hope you'll play along with the challenge. I will be selecting one random winner from among all the participants in my challenge to win a $10 dollar gift certificate from Taylored Expressions!
All you have to do is make a creation using my sketch (a card or scrapbooking layout) and post your creation on Splitcoast using the keyword TECC52AW. The deadline will be Thursday, January 29th. So, make sure to get your creations done and uploaded before then :) I will do the drawing on Thursday evening and then the winner will be announced on Friday, January 30th. Also, don't forget to stop Taylor's blog, the anniversary celebration headquarters, and check out the awesome GRAND prize for one lucky participant who enters all 9 sketch challenges! You can find all 9 sketches on these blogs...

Jami Sibley: More is More
Monika Davis: M.A.D. Stamper
Jackie Pedro: The Scalloped Edge
Sherrie Siemens: Card Creme
Vicki Chrisman: This Art that makes me Happy
Stephanie Hargis: Steph's Stampin' Stuff

We were also assigned some fabulously talented past Featured Stampers to sample our sketch! How cool is that?! So, hop on over and check out their creations for more inspiration!

Kathie Bailey: Just an Inkling
Tori Wild: Wild Sprinkles
Ashley Marcu: Cherry Hill Designs
Jennifer Meyer: Jennifer's Sweet Designs

So, now for some details on this card I used the newly released SASI "Love is Sweet" set along with the Valentine's Day Key Ingredients available at Taylored Expressions. I colored everything in with my Copics. I really like how it turned out :)

Here are more details on how to join the challenge.
1.You're not required to use cupcakes for the challenge, but if you got 'em why not use 'em!? :)
2.You're welcome to create something other than a card, just stick as closely to the sketch as possible and you'll be eligible for the prize drawing!
3.If you're uploading to Splitcoast use keyword TECC52AW.
4.Each week, I plan to have a Featured Cupcake Sampler! The cutest and most creative sample from the previous week will receive the featured cupcake sampler honors. The winner will receive the sketch ahead of time in order to create a card that will be featured along with a link to your blog on Cupcake Friday!
5.Featured Cupcake Sampler this week is Christine Okken from Christine Creations.


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62 comments:

Stephanie Hargis said...

This is adorable Ana! Your coloring is just fantastic and I LOVE your sketch. It is so fun!

Anonymous said...

Your sketch was SUPER CUTE Ana--- I had fun making a cupcake card with it this week! I love the soft colors on your card!

Sherrie said...

Love, love, love your colors Ana! Sweet sketch too! You have such a way with color, I can't quite describe it , but you got it girl! Happy Cupcake Day to you!

Jennifer Meyer said...
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Karen Giron said...

This is TOO cute! Awesome sketch and I can't wait to try it out.

Stephanie Hargis said...

Hey girl! I just realized that you forgot to link to your samplers! :)

Jennifer Meyer said...

Super cute card Ana, LOVE the fun design and sweet paper.

Thanks for the fun sketch!
Hugs & Smiles,
Jennifer :)

Monika/Buzsy said...

Great sketch and card Ana. Love the colors as always... and the circle elements. TFS!

Jackie Pedro said...

What a fun sketch! Your card is adorable!

Dawn Easton said...

So sweet Ana! Wonderful sketch too!

Taylor said...

Totally adorable, Ana! I really love your sketch and wish I were going to be around this weekend to stamp!

Unknown said...

Love your sketch and your card is just so sweet, Ana!

ChristineCreations said...

What a beautiful and creative sketch Ana! Such great details! Gorgeous creation too!

jan farnworth said...

here my card http://www.splitcoaststampers.com/gallery/photo/1205269?cat=500&ppuser=107176

Karen Motz said...

What a darling card...awesome colouring. Great sketch too!

Jami said...

Great sketch Ana! Wish I was going to be home to try it out - maybe later. Your card is adorable!

Abra Leah Cross said...

Well, I'm on board! :) LOVE your colors, as always.

Kim said...

Great sketch! Your card is adorable.

Kathie Bailey said...

Thanks for such a terrific sketch Ana. I loved it so much I used it twice!

Your card is adorable!

Jodene said...

I love your sketch, and your card! I have uploaded my card to the gallery.
http://www.splitcoaststampers.com/gallery/photo/1206952?cat=500&ppuser=92941

Karen Motz said...

This was a really fun sketch to work with. Thanks Ana!

http://paperplayhouse.blogspot.com/2009/01/especially-for-you.html

Stephanie said...

what a great sketch!!!
http://www.splitcoaststampers.com/gallery/photo/1207327?cat=500&ppuser=120824

Dawn Easton said...

Thanks for the sketch Ana! I've loaded mine to SCS. The image was a little large for the sketch but I really wanted to use it...lol
http://www.splitcoaststampers.com/gallery/photo/1207739?cat=4424

samanthadesigns said...

Thanks for the sketch. I gave it a go.

http://www.splitcoaststampers.com/gallery/showgallery.php?cat=500&ppuser=184861

Anonymous said...

Great sketch!!! I love all the different DP.

Here's my version.... Chill Out

Shannon

Melody said...

Ana, I loved your sketch. Here is my version.

http://www.splitcoaststampers.com/gallery/photo/1208241?cat=500&ppuser=156321

Corie said...

Thanks for such a great sketch!! Here is my card: http://creationsbycorie.blogspot.com/2009/01/tecc52aw.html

sarahw said...

I love your card, it is so bright and festive. My card is at sarahw-stampinwithsarah.blogspot.com Thanks :)

Shannon Guindon said...

Loved your card! Here's mine...

http://www.splitcoaststampers.com/gallery/photo/1208934?cat=500&ppuser=8308

Heather P. said...

Love your card, the colors are fabulous!

Here's what I came up with... http://www.splitcoaststampers.com/gallery/photo/1209083?cat=8616

Alanna said...

Great sketch and card that you've come up with. Here's my take on the sketch.

http://www.splitcoaststampers.com/gallery/photo/1209194?cat=500&ppuser=210497

Anonymous said...

great sketch challenge, here is my submission:
http://www.splitcoaststampers.com/gallery/photo/1209441?cat=500&ppuser=9792

Pegg S said...

Your cards are always adorable and fun to look at! My attempt at an Ana card:
http://www.splitcoaststampers.com/gallery/photo/1209812

Katie Skiff said...

Great job....these were fun to play with!
http://www.splitcoaststampers.com/gallery/photo/1210486?cat=500&ppuser=82672

Thanks!

Anonymous said...

Loved this sketch!

Thanks for the creativity!

Here is my submission:
http://www.splitcoaststampers.com/gallery/photo/1210627?cat=500&ppuser=162338

Sankari W. said...

Beautiful Sketch and Card Ana! I had so much fun playing along. You can find my card here: http://www.splitcoaststampers.com/gallery/photo/1210419?cat=500&ppuser=177575

best wishes,
Sankari :)

Carol Weimer said...

Thanks for the chance to play along. Here's my card: http://www.splitcoaststampers.com/gallery/photo/1210681?cat=500&ppuser=154394

Renate´s Stempelwelt said...

i can only say WOW to this sketch. perfekt. lg renate

Corie said...

I ended up doing another card for you sketch. I didn't like the first one. Here it is: http://tayloredexpressions.blogspot.com/2009/01/celebrating-year-of-cupcake-challenges.html

Thanks,
Corie

Jessica Diedrich said...

Hi Ana!

This is a great sketch, thanks so much for it! Here's my card:

http://www.splitcoaststampers.com/gallery/photo/1211581?cat=500&ppuser=84123

Anonymous said...

I tried your sketch - great combo! Here is my link on SCS http://www.splitcoaststampers.com/gallery/photo/1211883?cat=500&ppuser=151613

hope you like it!

Jessica Diedrich said...

Hi Ana, I tried posting before and don't know if it went through, sorry! here is my card:

http://www.splitcoaststampers.com/gallery/photo/1211581?cat=500&ppuser=84123

Anonymous said...

I attempted the sketch again but I simplified it down a little. Here's the link...
http://www.splitcoaststampers.com/gallery/photo/1211902?cat=500&ppuser=151613

Patti Gingrich said...

Ana, this sketch was fantastic to play with!!! Thanks so much for the inspiration!

Mary said...

Well I didn't get all 9 sketches done but I did complete a few - including this one! I rotated it to fit the image and it worked out great! Hope you like the results:

http://www.splitcoaststampers.com/gallery/photo/1212450?cat=500&ppuser=133130

Maureen said...

Such an adorable card and a really fun sketch! Here's my card: http://www.splitcoaststampers.com/gallery/photo/1212459?cat=500&ppuser=67601

BLJ Graves Studio said...

Love your card and great sketch.
Here's my card

Shelley said...

Your sketch is good, my card...not so good! I love my whale, though!

http://www.splitcoaststampers.com/gallery/photo/1212654?cat=500&ppuser=172662

Donna Baker said...

I adore your card & sketch, Ana! some day I hope to play with it *wink*

Donna Baker said...

I adore your card & sketch, Ana! some day I hope to play with it *wink*

Donna Baker said...

I adore your card & sketch, Ana! some day I hope to play with it *wink*

Anonymous said...

This is going to be my hubby's valentines day card and I must say I love it.

http://www.splitcoaststampers.com/gallery/photo/1213030?cat=500&ppuser=39141

It's a good life!
Terri E.

Dana White said...

Your sample is so cute - thanks for the inspiration
Here is mine http://danashouseofcards.blogspot.com/2009/01/all-wrapped-up.html

Å olanje na domu-Waldorf said...

Awesome sketch and beautiful sample card. I posted my card here: http://www.splitcoaststampers.com/gallery/photo/1213164?cat=500&ppuser=210439
x Natasha x

Anonymous said...

Great sketches everyone! Here is a link to my card:
http://www.splitcoaststampers.com/gallery/photo/1213243?cat=500&ppuser=186224 Thanks so much for the great sketches, it was fun!
sherry bogle

Unknown said...

I had such fun with your sketch! Here is mine

http://crazymsd.blogspot.com/2009/01/rest-of-my-cards-phew.html

Smiles - M

Kelly Braund said...

Here's mine turned sideways, thanks!
http://www.splitcoaststampers.com/gallery/photo/1213458?cat=500&ppuser=152368

Joan Ervin said...

I just love your card, Ana....your coloring on that adorable cupcake is awesome!!! Here is my card: http://www.splitcoaststampers.com/gallery/photo/1213330?si=WT203

-Agnes- said...

Hi Ana, I have uploaded my card here:

http://www.splitcoaststampers.com/gallery/photo/1213502?cat=500&ppuser=210942

Thanks, CraftyAggy

Janine said...

Liked this sketch - here is my card http://www.splitcoaststampers.com/gallery/photo/1213642?cat=500&ppuser=132530. Thanks

Lisa Kind said...

I'm getting this in real late. I hope it still qualifies! Great sketch, Ana!

http://kindcreations.blogspot.com/2009/01/color-throwdown-challenge.html

silvia said...

Here is my card http://www.splitcoaststampers.com/gallery/photo/1213827?cat=500&ppuser=181437