Monday, July 18, 2011

Stamp TV - Mix It Up Monday - My Sketch





It is my Mix It Up Monday Challenge this week and I have a sketch for you!   I find it so much easier to make a card if I have a sketch as my first step. Here is the sketch:


and, here is my card:
 I used the beautiful butterfly from GKD Bold and Beautiful, along with the bigger, fun sentiment from Whimsical Wishes.  Do you like my papers? I'm am so in heaven with these dots and stripes from the new Echo Park Dots & Stripes paper!  Totally my favorite combo. I sure hope you come over to Stamp TV and play in my challenge - you could be the winner of a stamp set up to $24.95.



On a side note, I wanted to share my excitement with you -- I have OFFICIALLY been PUBLISHED!  Check it out:
 Do you see that!  My NAME AND CARD in Card Maker Magazine!!!  Oh I can't tell you how thrilled I am!  My first published card!!  [The title "Congratulations" seems very appropriate :)] Want to receive a copy of this magazine?
Well, I happen to have an extra copy and in celebration of my "first publication", I will mail it to the random drawn winner!!  Just leave me a comment why you like this magazine - haven't seen Card Maker before? - well just say you want to check it out!  I'll be picking the random winner when I get back from Chicago on Sunday July 24th~  Oh how fun :)

Thanks for stopping by~





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24 comments:

Ann R. said...

Beautiful card! I have seen Cardmaker before, but not sure if I've purchased one. Would love to win one so I could see what I'm missing! Thanks for the opportunity.

Anonymous said...

I am one who has not seen this magazine before, but would love a copy! Thanks for a chance to win! Paper Doll

Unknown said...

Congratulations, Vicki! I love Cardmaker and make sure my subscription never lapses. I haven't had a chance to thumb through the current issue but am looking forward to doing that tonight. : ) So proud for you! I can't believe this is your first "publish".

Cheri said...

Huge Congratulations, MF! You are on a roll for sure! I'm sooooooo happy for you. If I win this fabulous gift.....I must have you autograph it!

sonyaeverding said...

Congrats on your publication. Thanks for opportunity for the win. Here's to many many more magazine appearances.

Sue VanDeVusse said...

Congrats, Vicki!! That is so cool and I love your card, as I do all of your cards.

Sharon in Arizona said...

CONGRATULATIONS VICKI!!!!! How very exciting!! I am just thrilled for you!! I don't want to enter the drawing, as I have my copy - love that magazine. I just started reading it last night, now I have to rush home and look for your card! But I had to tell you congratulations. Hugs, Sharon :o)

Nancy said...

When I read your message about being published I was smiling from ear to ear ( just like when someone wins money or a new car on TV and you don't even know them and you can't help but be happy for them.) well like that. Anyways, It couldn't happen to a better person. Congrats!!!!

Kim said...

WOO HOO!!!! - AWESOME job on getting a card published Vicki!! You go girl!! You are seriously getting famous now. I love the colors of that card and your rounded corners. I have never purchased or seen the magazine Card Maker. It would be cool to win a copy. How neat to catch this opportunity on your blog. Again congratulations!! :>)

Kris in Alaska said...

Congratulations!!! You rock! I've seen the magazine on the rack but have never purchased one... and so would love to win this... especially since YOUR card is in it! Thanks!

Kris in Alaska
forgetmenotdesignsak at yahoo dot com

Peggy said...

Beautiful card Vicki! Congratulations on being published! How awesome!

Sheila H said...

Congratulations on being published! And thanks for the chance to win the magazine - I would love a copy.

Mary Marsh said...

beautiful sketch card vicki-love the color combo and the dp is fab-stripes and dots my fave as well-hey a big congrats on being published in cardmaker magazine-what an honor

Mary Hansen said...

Congratulations!! Your card is beautiful, and I enjoy all your artwork. You're on a roll now, good job!

Joan V said...

Your card today is so pretty. As usual, all your work is great. I am so happy for you, that you got published. I just get excited when someone reads my blog and comments, I can't imagine how you feel being published. You are an inspiration to so many of us on blog land. Thanks for sharing. I would love to win your extra copy of CardMaker.

Julia Aston said...

Big congrats on getting published Vicki! How very exciting!

Sheila in Cyprus said...

Congratulations Vicki, a well deserved publication. Your cards are always truly amazing and give me so much inspiration. This looks like a great magazine, something we don't get here. I would love a chance to own a copy. Love Sheila x

Patti P. said...

Congrats, Vicki....so happy for you! You deserve a spot in the limelight. Hope you are having a great time at CHA.
Patti

redwasher1 said...

WOwZA!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! CONGRATULATIONS!!!!!!!!!!!!Vicki, I'm so excited for you!! You go girl!!

Shari said...

I love this magazine and should use it more. congratulations. What a wonderful testimony to your talent.

Anne said...

Congratulations on getting your card published! I haven't had the pleasure of seeing one of these magazines, so would love to win one! Thanks, Vicki!

Heartwarmers from Vicki said...

From one Vicki to another....Conratulations on being published!!! What an honor!

Donna Baker said...

beautiful card, love the colors and big CONGRATS to you girl! I am so thrilled for you and that is a fabulous card they picked up, no wonder!!

Jessica Y. said...

congrats on being published. I would love to have a chance to own a copy of the maganize...really want to check it out work like yours!