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Tuesday, July 28, 2009

...Mercy's Tuesday Sketch Challenge #32 (MTSC32)

Welcome back to Mercy's Tuesday Sketch Challenge! I can't begin to tell you how excited I am to be bringing my sketches back to my blog! I am so thankful for all of the kind words and encouragement that have been shared with me over the last few days...you all have been so wonderful to me! Thank you for rejoining me on this adventure. As you have probably already noticed, I can't seem to put the "Hearts On Fire" stamp set from Verve down! I love the heart designs, the sentiment fonts, and the versatility of the set. It's not only a Valentine's Day set, but it could also be used for weddings, anniversaries, and thank you cards. I used the patterned papers from the Cottage Wall Designer Series Paper pack along with the following colors of cardstock: Old Olive, Orchid Opulence, and Whisper White. The only embellishment I used was a piece of Rich Razzleberry Dotted Grosgrain Ribbon. What do you think?

I am so proud to have some wonderful and uber-talented ladies helping me out each week. They have often been my muses while I was searching for an idea or concept for a card, and now they can be yours, too! So...let's see what "The Muses" have in store for us today!

Now it's your turn! Create a card or scrapbook layout using the sketch above, and link your creation below in Mr. Linky. Be sure to use the keyword MTSC32 when uploading to a public gallery. I will be checking out each submission, so don't be surprised if I contact you about being a guest designer for an entire month of Tuesdays. I am pleased to announce that my first "Guest Muse" will appear next week, and her projects will be featured here on my blog along with my samples each week!

Happy Stamping & Creating!

38 comments:

Cindy Haffner said...

Oh Mercy, your card is gorgeous, and I love this sketch!!!

Pam Varnell said...

Beautiful Mercy!! Love those bold bright colors and your coloring of that heart is fabulous. Love it all!!

Jackie Pedro said...

This is so beautiful, Mercy!! Love the colors!!!

Nancy Riley said...

Oh, this is so exciting, Mercy! You certainly have a knack for drawing a sketch, and this particular sketch is just my style! I love all the layers! Your card is GORGEOUS!

Marisa said...

Great sketch and card! Just had to check it out before heading out on vacation tomorrow. Can't play but will save it for later as I love it. Cheers to the return of Tuesday Sketch Challenges!!!

Looks like you are hooked on Verve LOL! I love their stamps and Julee is such a wonderful lady.

Unknown said...

Stunning Mercy, simply stunning!
A truly sumptuous card with rich colours and a wonderfully executed centrepiece.
Viv xx

Carolina said...

Gorgeous card and what a wonderful sketch to kick-off the re-start of your weekly sketch challenges! I'll play later on today!

Julie said...

Gorgeous card, Mercy! I absolutely LOVED this sketch - but that's no surprise! :)

Silke Ledlow said...

Gorgoeus card - Mercy!!! The Sketch is the bomb and I already printed it out to play along!!!

Have a great day!!! Hugs ~S~

Pam Speidel said...

You're starting back with a BANG Mercy! This is BEAUTIFUL! Love that set and the colors are yummy! I'm thrilled to be on your team and enjoying the challenge! Smiles, Pam :)

Betty Wright said...

Beautiful colors and design, Mercy!!! Love the sketch!!!

Marie said...

FABULOUS card, Mercy!! Equally fabulous sketch, and if I weren't going out of town for several weeks in just a few days, I would totally play along. I'll have to put it in my favorites for when I return. So glad to see your sketches are back!! :)

Anonymous said...

Ohhh you know, I just painted my craft room lavender so this card is totally my kind of card- I LOVE this gorgeous!! Thanks for asking me to be on your team and for the fun and fabulous sketches each week!! You TOTALLY rock!

Anonymous said...

OOO, I can't wait to play but not this week, off to camp till next Monday! But next week for sure, love the sketches! Great card and love that new DP!

Shannan Teubner said...

This is totally gorgeous, Mercy! Love it!

Barbara said...

I'm so glad you're back! Looking forward to playing!

Danni said...

Your card is gorgeous! I hope to get a chance to play along!

Lisa Brown said...

Mercy! Love this sketch and the color combo! awesome!

Christi Flores said...

Gorgeous card and sketch!! I can't wait to play along and am so glad you brought your sketches back! :)

~Leslee~ said...

Great sketch Mercy! I'm super excited to participate and ever so greatful that you've brought them back! Here's my submission: http://www.splitcoaststampers.com/gallery/photo/1428699?&cat=17461
It will be up on my blog in the morning.
I look forward to what you have in store next week. ~Leslee~

Denimo said...

Hi Mercy! Love your card and the sketch too!! I've created a card and uploaded it to SCS. Thanks!!

Mary Brown said...

What a GREAT sketch! Here's my card...

http://stampercamper.com/home/cardpost/razzle_dazzle/

Thanks Mercy!

Lisa Martz said...

So glad you are back to doing your own sketches! They are always good and so inspiring! Here is a link to my card:

http://lvstmpn.wordpress.com/2009/07/28/mtsc32-retro-birthday/

Enjoy!

Basement Stamper said...

Great sketch, can't wait to see what else you have in store for us!

Here is my card.

Unknown said...

Beautiful card, Mercy! I love your sketches and will try to play along with you as often as possible!

WickedPixie said...

You create such beautiful cards! Thanks for having this sketch challenge, too!
Here's mine:
http://wickedpixiecreations.blogspot.com/2009/07/another-couture-anya-and-award.html

:-)Traci

Caryl P said...

So glad your challenge is back, you are great inspiration!

Here is my card.

Vicki Burdick said...

Great sketch Mercy! The DT cards all gorgeous!! Here is mine:

http://itsastampthing-vicki.blogspot.com/2009/07/mercys-sketch-challenge.html

Joanne Travis said...

Wowzers, where have I been for so long? I didn't know about your fabulous sketch challenges but plan to start doing them. Your blog is really beautiful, Mercy, thanks for sharing your talent.

Unknown said...

HERE’S my card Mercy! And here's to many more!
Hugs Viv xx

Silke Ledlow said...

Mercy - the Sketch is right up my alley and I had a chance to used it right away - wahoooo!!!

Thanks so much for the inspiration .....looking forward to the next one:)!!! Hugs ~S~

Kelly Schelske said...

Gorgeous Mercy! Love the sketch!

Hugs, Kelly

LORi said...

So HAPPY for you Mercy!!!! Your sketches are always awesome and this one too Rocked!!! I made a card a couple hours ago. I will link it in the morning!!!

Congrats and Hugs~~ LORi BOYD

Julee (Vervegirl) said...

Gorgeous card, Mercy! Love the shading on the heart. I'm a week late, but I finally got to play. I cheated and flipped the sketch, though. Such a rebel! LOL :)

Gloria said...

Love this sketch!!!

Karen Giron said...

LOVED this sketch - I'm so glad I found your blog this week, beautiful cards!

Kristin Eberline said...

I just came across your blog yesterday while I was searching for a layout to stand in for my mojo that took a break. I have to say I'm so happy I found your site! I LOVE this sketch and WILL be back to play along again :O) Thanks for unknowingly helping me out last night while creating my project for Lauren Meader's challenge today!

Jenny Gropp said...

Love your sketch... it's printed... I'm forever playing catch up!!!
Mercy-- your card is stunning-- I love how you have showcased that heart!!!