Inspirational Card Sketches

ICSketches #149

2012-01-31T09:14:00.003-06:00

Good morning and welcome back to ICSketches.

We are back again this week with a new challenge.

Hope you will join us in creating some gorgeous eye candy.

Our Sponsor

HANDMADE HALO

Corinne is giving away.... a $10 voucher to the store and free postage worldwide to one winner

Store news: Corinne post worldwide :) 1/2 price postage with orders over $40 and

FREE postage with orders over $65.

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Our Sketch

Here's what the lovely designers did.

Debra

Mari

Lou

Jess D

Susie

Joni

Sara

Magialena

Jessica Theodore

DEADLINE: February 6th @ 11:59 PM CST USA
We'd love to see what you can do with the same sketch.
ENJOY and HAPPY CRAFTING!

Winner # 147

2012-01-26T07:53:00.000-06:00

Hi there, it's time for the random picky thing to do his job , and he chose #3 Amandaxx

Well done Amanda and if you get in touch with Dawn at

jusmakncoffee(at)yahoo.com

and she will arrange for your great prize, a selection of digi images from dude time doodles to be sent out to you,

and here is Amanda's great card

please scroll down and give our new sketch a try, its a good one.

Hugs

ICSketches #148

2012-01-24T03:00:00.002-06:00

Good morning and welcome back to ICSketches.

I'm so sorry that our challenge last week we awful

late getting posted.

We are back again this week with a new challenge.

Hope you will join us in creating some gorgeous eye candy.

Our Sponsor

They are giving away....

will let you know as soon as I do.

Our Sketch

Here's what the lovely designers did.

Debra

Mari

Jess D

Susie

Joni:

Sara

DEADLINE: January 30th @ 11:59 PM CST USA

Winner ICSketches #146

2012-01-19T09:55:00.001-06:00

Hi there its time for the random picky thing to do his work and he's chose number .............6 again , thats you Cristel and you are one lucky lady as you win 4 images from the SNB shop

and here is Cristel's lovely card

If you can get intouch with Dawn at

jusmakncoffee(at)yahoo.com

and she will arrange for your prize to be sent out to you.

We have a great sketch this week, just scroll down and take a peek.

Hope to see you this week.

Hugs

ICSketches #147 Sponsored by Dude Time Doodles

2012-01-19T07:51:00.001-06:00

Sorry were a bit late with the challenge this week, a few gremlins at work.

Welcome back to another awesome challenge.

Thanks to everyone for making OUR first ICSketches Challenge for 2012 a success and we hope you will play along again this week. There were many wonderful entries and the DT had a great time visiting you all and we thank you for sharing your projects with us.

The randomly chosen winner of the 4 digi images will be announced in a separate post.

Our Sponsor

for this weeks challenges is dude time doodles and the randomly chosen winner will receive a selection of digi images as their prize .

Our Sketch

Inspiration from the designers here at ICSketches and they did a great job with the sketch.

Debra

Mari

Susie

Jess D

Joni

Lou

Magialena

Jessica T

Sara

Please go and visit the DT blogs to see how they created this weeks inspiration

Deadline January 23rd at 11.59 PM CST USA

Winner ICSketches #145

2012-01-12T13:54:00.000-06:00

Hi there, it was great to see so many of you playing last week, we were sponsored by the wonderful bugaboo stamps and the winner gets a prize pack of 7 free digi's,

and the random picky thing chose number....6 thats ......Sientje

Here is Sientje's gorgeous Birthday card she made for her Dad

Sientje If you can get in touch with Dawn at

jusmakncoffee(at)yahoo.com

and she will arrange for your prize to be sent out to you.

We have a great sketch for you this week, just scroll down and take a peek.

Looking forward to seeing what you make of it.

Hugs

ICSketches #146 Sponsored by Stretch n' Bubbles

2012-01-10T06:09:00.000-06:00

Welcome back to another awesome challenge.

Thanks to everyone for making our first 'Any Sketch Goes' Challenge

a success and we hope you will play along again this week.

~Our Sponsor~

Their prize for challenge winner is a selection of 4 images from the SNB shop, of the winner's choosing.

~Our Sketch~

Inspiration from the designers here at ICS. They did a lovely job with

the sketch.

Joni

Lulu

Jessica D.

Magialena

Debra

Susie

Mari

Jessica T.

Sara

DEADLINE: January 16th at 11:59 PM CST USA

ICS #145 "Any Sketch Goes Challenge"

2012-01-03T01:00:00.003-06:00

Welcome back to ICSketches and to a brand new year.

We hope you all had a lovely Christmas.

We are going to start the new year off with a different challenge

for you.

"Any Sketch Goes Challenge"

The sketch you use can not exceed past last Tues, December 27th.

*~*OUR SPONSOR*~*

Bugagoo Stamps is going to be our once a month sponsor and
they are giving away a prize pack to one winner.

We've added some brand new talent to the team.

Please help me welcome Joni, Lulu, Jessica D. and Magialena.
Also with us is two designers from Catch the Bug.

Jen L. (CTBDT)

Amy (CTBDT)

Joni

Pretty Patterns Sketch #41

Lulu

Papertake Weekly Sketch (last weeks)

Jessica D.

Pretty Patterns Sketch #41 on its side

Magialena

CPS #249

Debra
seems a little sketchy #2

Jessica T.
CPS #249

Susie
Sunday Stamp & Sketch #86.

Mari

Sketch Saturday #188

DEADLINE: January 9th at 11:59 PM CST USA

Winner ICS #144

2011-12-29T17:22:00.001-06:00

Hi there, I hope you all had a Great Christmas and your ready for the New Year Celebrations

Diane from dzdoodles has generously sponsored us again this week and the winner gets 3 Digi's

from the Christmas Story

The random picky thing chose number 26 and thats you Jen Zeeb
Here is Jens gorgeous card

If you can get in touch with Dawn at

jusmakncoffee(at)yahoo.com

and she will arrange for your prize to be sent out to you.

We are taking a break over the holidays but we will be back on Jan 3rd

HAPPY NEW YEAR EVERYONE

Winner ICSketches #143

2011-12-15T13:45:00.000-06:00

Hi there, thank you to every one that entered last week, you did a great job, fantastic entries, I'm really pleased I don't have to pick the winner myself, the random picky thing chose number

3...............Michelle (whirlygig)

We are so gratefull for Heather sponsoring us again this week Michelle gets to pick 3 free digi's from

fresh brewed designs

Here is Michelle's gorgeous card, if you can get in touch with Dawn at

jusmakncoffee(at)yahoo.com

and she will arrange for your prize to be sent out to you.

We are having a DT call at ICS just scroll down to see the details.

We wish you all a very Merry Christmas and Happy New Year.

DT Call + ICS144

2011-12-13T09:19:00.002-06:00

Going hand in hand....
We are looking to add some new talent to our team.
If you are interested becoming part of our team.

1) PLEASE attach DT to your name when entering your creations
below using Mr. Linky.

2) Send an email to icsketches(at)yahoo.com along your name and blog address.

Everyone is welcome!
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This week we are lucky enough to be sponsored by DZ Doodles!
Diane from DZ Doodles is giving away 3 related "Christmas Story" images,
they are a big 'surprise' that no one has seen. ONLY one winner will
receive these super cool images as a prize.

Thank you Diane for your generous heart.

~Sketch #144~

Here's what the designers did.
Aren't they all just gorgeous works of art. Please be sure to leave
some praise on their blogs, which can be located
in the sidebar.

Jessica

Susie

Mari

Debra

Sara

NOTE to ALL:
We will be taking a two week break for the weeks of Dec 20th and 27th. We will be coming back with a new challenge on January 3rd!

Thank you all for another fabulous year. We here at ICSketches
wish everyone a Merry Christmas and Happy New Year!
See you all January 3rd!

DEADLINE for challenge #144 is December 26th, that's two weeks for everyone to participate.

Winner ICS #142

2011-12-08T07:57:00.001-06:00

Hi there, what awesome cards there was last week, you totally blew my socks.

This weeks winner gets some yummy goodies from the stamping boutique

The random picky thing chose number #9

Thats Berit, and here is her lovely card

If you can get in touch ith Dawn at

jusmakncoffee(at)yahoo.com

and your prize will be sent out to you.

Thanks to everyone that joined us last week.

We have another super sketch this week too.

Hugs

ICSketches #143

2011-12-06T08:34:00.007-06:00

Good morning.

Hope everyone is staying warm and cozy.

We have snow flurries in my neck of the woods. Brrr....

Thanks to everyone who played along last week.

Amazing creations from everyone.

Here's our new challenge for you.

~ICSketches #143~

This week we welcome back Fresh Brewed Designs as our sponsor.

Is giving away 3 free digi images to one (1) winner

of this challenge.

Mari

Jessica

Dawn

Susie

DEADLINE: December 12th at 11:59 PM

ICS Winner #141

2011-12-01T10:00:00.000-06:00

Hi there, we were generously sponsored by Patties Creations this week and the lucky winner

gets three digi's.

           I'm afraid not many came out to play, but the quality of those that did was totally amazing.
                       There can only be one winner and that lucky lady is number   ......5
                                                                           Mags
                         and here is Mags lovely card, if you can get in touch with Dawn at
                                                     jusmakncoffee(at)yahoo.com
                                        and she will arrange for your prize to be sent out.

We have another great sketch this week, It never fails to amaze me how totally different everyones cards are working from the same sketch. Looking forward to seeing your creations.

Hugs

ICSketches #142

2011-11-29T10:50:00.000-06:00

Welcome to ICSketches.

We are glad you've joined us.

Sorry I'm late getting this posted.

Here's the SKETCH you will be working with.

We'd love to see what you can do with it.

ENJOY!

~Sketch~

Which was created by Alie.

Thanks!

Generously sponsored by The Stamping Boutique.

Here's what the talented designers created.

Susie

Sara

Debra

Mari

Jessica

DEADLINE: December 5th at 11:59 PM CST USA

Winner ICSketches #140

2011-11-24T11:00:00.000-06:00

You certainly liked last weeks sketch, loads of lovely entries, we were sponsored by the wonderful Bugaboo Stamps and the winner gets a massive 7 free digi's, and the random picky thing chose number 17................. Shanna

And here is Shanna's sweet Christmas card, well done.

If you can get in touch with Dawn at

jusmakncoffee(at)yahoo.com

and she will arrange for your prize to be sent out.

Thank you for all your great entries, lets see what you can do with this weeks sketch

Hugs

ICSketches #141 ~ Pattie's Creations Sponsor

2011-11-22T01:00:00.002-06:00

Good morning and welcome to ICSketches.

We are delighted that you've dropped by.

We want to thank each one of you for your lovely inspiration last week.

We hope you will join us again this week.

~Our Sponsor~

Pattie Creations is giving away

3 Images to the winner of this challenge

($3.00 each or under).

Our lovely sketch was created by the lovely

Susie. Thanks so much Susie for the amazing sketch.

~ICSketches #141~

Here's what the talented designers did using the sketch.

We'd love to see what you can do with it as well.

Alie

Debra

Jessica

Mari

Sara

Susie

DEADLINE: November 28th @ 11:59 PM CST USA

Winner ICSketches #139

2011-11-17T12:05:00.001-06:00

Hi there, what gorgeous creations we had for last weeks sketch, if I could I would give everyone a prize, but unfortunately I can't so the random picky thing chose number 1 and that's Julia, Well done and here is one of her lovely cards.

Julia gets a $10.00 Gift Voucher from digi doodle shop , thank you so much for sponsoring us this week,

if you can get in touch with Dawn at

jusmakncoffee(at)yahoo.com

and she will arrange for you prize to be sent out to you.

Thanks again to everyone the entered, it might be your lucky week this week. We have another great sketch for you, and you still have till Monday to enter.

Hugs

ICSketches #140 ~ Bugaboo Stamps Sponsor

2011-11-15T01:00:00.002-06:00

WELCOME!
Great to have your join us again this week.
The creations you all put forth last week
were phenomenal. Great job everyone.

~Our Sponsor~
Back with us again is Bugagoo Stamps and
they are giving away a prize pack to one winner.

~Sketch~

We have two very lovely Guest Designers this week. They are

both from Bugaboo Design Team. Thanks ladies!!

Lori

Yvonne (Scrappy)

Alie

Susie

Debra

Mari

Sara

Jessica

Dawn

DEADLINE: November 21st at 11:59 pm CST USA

Thank you for joining us.
We hope to see you again next week.
Leave a comment and let know what you
thought of the sketch/challenge. We'd like
some feedback of your thoughts.
♥ICSketches Designers♥

Winner ICSketches #138

2011-11-10T09:49:00.000-06:00

Hi there, its time for some lucky lady to win 3 digital stamps from our wonderful sponsor Some Odd Girl

and the random picky thing chose numberrrrrrrrrrrrr 9 that's Anita Corsten

Here is Anita's gorgeous easel Christmas Card, Love it.

If you can get in touch with Dawn at

jusmakncoffee(at)yahoo.com

and she will arrange for your prize to be sent out to you.

Thank you to everyone that entered, this week we have another great sketch and also the theme is Christmas, so if you haven't started your cards yet now is a good time, just scroll down to see the sketch.

Hugs

ICSketches #139

2011-11-08T02:00:00.001-06:00

Welcome back to ICSketches and to our newest challenge.

Thank you for joining us this week. We can't

wait to see what you all do with the challenge.

~Our Sponsor~

Digi Doodles is our sponsor this week,

the prize is a $10 gift certificate to the store.

Thank you for the awesome prize.

~ICSketches #139~

Here's what the lovely designers did for some inspiration.

Be sure to go to each designers blog and leave some praise.

We love hearing what you have to say.

Alie

Debra

Jessica

Mari

Sara

Susie

Dawn

DEADLINE: November 14th at 11:59 PM CST USA

Thank you all for joining us.

Thanks for inspiring us here at ICSketches.

ICSketches Designers

ICSketches Winner #137

2011-11-05T17:20:00.001-05:00

Hi there, so sorry I'm late posting this weeks winner, I'm pleased its not down to me. The random picky thing chose number ....8 ..............Laurel S

and here is Laurels awsome card. You win a brill prize from dzdoodles

If you can get in touch with Dawn at

jusmakncoffee(at)yahoo.com

And she will arrange for your prize to be sent out to you

Thanks for joining us last week, we have another great sketch this week and the theme is

Christmas hope to see your creations.

Hugs

ICSketches #138 ~ Christmas Theme

2011-11-01T02:00:00.003-05:00

Good day to you all.

Welcome back and thank you all for the

lovely creations each week using our sketches.

~Our Sponsor~

Kristy the owner and designer of

Some Odd Girl is giving away....

3 digital stamps of the winners choice.

~ICSketches #138~

Here's what our lovely designer have created.

Susie

Jessica

Debra

Sara

Mari

Alie

DEADLINE: November 7th at 11:59 PM CST USA

Thank you all for joining us.

We love seeing what you can do with the same challenge.

HAPPY CRAFTING!

ICSketches Designers

ICSketches Winner # 136

2011-10-27T13:06:00.001-05:00

Hi there, we had some awesome entries this week, you are such a talented bunch, but there can only be one winner and the random picky thing chose number ........14

Thats you Anita Corsten, you are lucky enough to get 4 Free Digi Images from the generous

Sassy Studio Designs, thank you so much for sponsoring us again.

Here is Anita's gorgeous Autumn card using our sketch, love those leaves.

If you can get in touch with Dawn at

jusmakncoffee(at)yahoo.com

and she will arrange for your prize.

Thank you to all that entered last week, you still have time to try and win another great prize this week, just scroll down and take a look at the new sketch, have fun.

Hugs

ICSketches #137

2011-10-25T00:01:00.002-05:00

Good day to you all and welcome to ICSketches

this week. And thank you for joining us last week.

Everyones creations were just phenomenal.

And we sure love seeing what you do with the sketch.

~~OUR SPONSOR~~

DZ Doodles is giving away....

UPDATE will follow

ICSketches #137

Inspiration for you by our lovely designers and GD.

Be sure to check out their blog in the sidebar.

Diane J. (Sept/Oct GD)

Alie

Celine

Debra

Mari

Sara

Susie

Dawn

DEADLINE: October 31 at 11:59 PM

Winner ICS No #135

2011-10-20T07:32:00.000-05:00

Welcome back to ICSketches today we have the winner of last weeks sketch,

and the random picky thing chose number 10 Michele

Your the lucky winner of 3 free digi's from the talented Heather over at Fresh brewed designs

Here is Michele's gorgeous Christmas card using our sketch, Michele if you can get in touch with Dawn at

jusmakncoffee(at)yahoo.com and she will arrange for your prize to be sent out to you.

Well thank you for joining us last week, hope you can make it this week as well.

Hugs

ICSketches #136 ~ Sketch

2011-10-18T00:01:00.003-05:00

Good morning to you all and welcome back.

Did you all see everyones creations last week

they were phenomenal. Great job everyone.

~Our Sponsor~

Sassy Studio Designs is giving away....

~~~4 Free Digi Images~~~

Of the winners choice

ICSketches #136

Our lovely designers share their inspiration.

Click on their photo's in the the sidebar to go

check out their blogs.

Diane J. (Sept/Oct GD)

Alie

Celine

Debra

Mari

Sara

Susie

DEADLINE: October 24th at 11:59 PM CDT USA

Winner ICSketches # 134

2011-10-13T12:00:00.000-05:00

We have two lucky winners this week

First out of the hat was number ..........2 Tamara M

Here is Tamara's card and she wins 5 free digi's from the stamping boutique

And the next one out was number ......8 Mruk

Here is Mruk's card and she wins a Prize Pack of 7 Free digi's from bugaboo stamps

Thank you so much to both our sponsors for the great prizes and also for the DT's Digi's as well.

If the two winners can get in touch with Dawn at jusmakncoffee(at)yahoo.com and your prizes will be sent out to you.Hope you can all join us again this week with another great sketch.

Hugs

ICSketches #135

2011-10-11T02:00:00.002-05:00

Hello and welcome to your next challenge.

Glad that you made it back here to join us again.

Thanks to everyone who makes ICSketches what it is.

Your creations are just stunning and we love seeing them.

~OUR SPONSOR~

Heather the owner, Fresh Brewed Designs

is giving away....

3 Free Digi Images

of the winners choice.

~ICSketches #135~

Here's some inspiration for you to drool over.

Happy Crafting!

Diane J. (Sept/Oct 2011 GD)

Alie

Celine

Debra

Jessica

Mari

Sara

Susie

DEADLINE: October 17th @ 11:59 pm CDT USA

Thank you all for joining us. Be sure to

check out all the other participates

creations you just might be inspired. I know

we are every week.

Winner ICSketches # 133

2011-10-06T16:21:00.001-05:00

Hello, its time to announce the lucky winner that gets two rubber stamps from our wonderful sponsors

sparkle creations rubber stamps

I'm mighty pleased I didn't have to choose myself there was some gorgeous entries

The Random picky thing chose number....................9

That's you Kathy Curry Well done and here is Kathy's fabulous Oak Wreath Card, Love it.

If you can get in touch with Dawn at jusmakncoffee(at)yahoo.com and she will arrange for your prize to be sent out to you.

Thank you for joining us last week, we have a sketch with a twist this week.

Scroll down and check it out, hope to see your creations later.

Hugs

ICSketches #134 + Shaped Cards

2011-10-04T02:00:00.006-05:00

Good day to each of you!

Welcome back to our next challenge with a twist.

We sure do appreciate you joining us.

Our sponsors this week are...

The Stamping Boutique and they are giving

away 5 digi images to one winner.

AND

Our second sponsor is Bugagoo Stamps is

giving away prize pack to one winner.

TWIST: We'd like to see you create a shaped card using the sketch below. We have to see your shapes to qualify for the prizes. Thank you.

ICSketches #134

Now here's our inspiration.

The Stamping Boutique and Bugaboo Stamps sponsored our designers with images.

We also have two Guest Designers from Bugaboo Stamps who have join our challenge.
Here's their cards:

Yvonne BDT

Lori P. BDT

Susie

The Stamping Boutique Image

Debra

Bugaboo image

Alie

Bugaboo Image

Mari

Bugaboo Image

Sara

The Stamping Boutique Image

Jessica

Dawn

Bugaboo Image

Diane J. (Sept/Oct 2011 GD)

DEADLINE: October 10th @ 11:59 PM CDT USA
Thank you all for joining us. We love seeing all
your creations. Thank you for inspiring us as well.
Have a great day!
ICSketches Design Team

Winner ICS #132

2011-09-29T01:30:00.000-05:00

Hi there, we were lucky enough to have two sponsors last week so the random picky thing was working overtime.

First out of the hat was number .......12 ..............Heidi

so you get either two free digi's or one rubber stamp from

2 cute rubber stamps

Here is Heidi's awesome card.

The second one was number .......2..................Sandra

and you get a £10 gift voucher from Bunny Zoes Crafts

theres so much to choose from

and here is Sandra's Pretty card.

Thank you so much to our two wonderful sponsors this week.

Ladies if you can get in touch with Dawn at

jusmakncoffee(at)yahoo.com

and your prizes will be sent out to you.

We have another great sketch this week just scroll down and take a peek.

Hugs

ICSketches #133

2011-09-27T02:00:00.003-05:00

Good morning to everyone!

It's that time again for our next challenge

to you and yours. Thank you all for
dropping by each week we sure love seeing your
creativity shine through.

Our lovely sponsor this week is Sparkle Creations Rubber Stamps

Sparkle the owner is giving away these two lovely stamps

to one winner of this challenge.

Isn't that a generous gift. Thanks so much Sparkle.

Sparkle Creations has generously gifted our designers

with stamps as well. Again thanks for your generous

heart Sparkle.

ICSketches #133

Here's what the lovely designers have created for

inspiration. Great job ladies!

Dianne J. (Sept/Oct GD)

Alie

Celine

Debra

Jessica

Mari

Sara

Susie

Deadline: October 3rd @ 11:59 pm CDT USA

Winner ICS #131

2011-09-23T17:16:00.002-05:00

Hi there, thank you for joining us last week, wasn't that sketch gorgeous!

Well the random picky thing chose number ....15 Thats you Jo

And here is her lovely card

We were sponsored by DZDoodles this week and Jo will get

3 Free Digi's. Thank you so much DZDoodles for sponsoring us again.

Jo if you can get in touch with Dawn At

jusmakncoffee(at)yahoo.com

and she will arrange for your prize to be sent out to you.

Hugs Debs

ICSketches #132

2011-09-20T02:00:00.003-05:00

Good morning and welcome the newest challenge.

Thank you all for dropping by and playing along each week.
We love seeing what you all do with the sketch.
So keep those creations coming.

We have two sponsors again this week.
First 2 Cute Rubber Stamps is sponsoring us.
Prize will be 2 digital stamps or 1 cling cushion rubber stamp of the winner choice.

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Also with us is Bunny Zoe's Crafts owner Nikki. The prize is

voucher below. Be sure to also check out Nikki's store for new arrivals.

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*NEW Cosmo Cricket - Clementine & Dear Mr. Claus
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*NEW Christmas Bildmalarna

ICSketches #132

Here's your inspiration, the desigers were

sponsored with images from 2 Cute Rubber Stamps.

Thanks Heidi!

Diane J. (Sept/Oct GD)

Susie

Alie

Sara

Debra

Mari

celine

Jessica

DEADLINE: September 26th @ 11:59 PM CDT USA

Thank you all for joining us!

Winner ICS #130

2011-09-15T12:00:00.000-05:00

Hi there, thank you for all the wonderful entries we had last week.

The winner of 2 free digis from Pattie's Creations was number .........2

Thats you Diane J and here is Dianes amazing card.

If you can get in touch with Dawn at jusmakncoffee(at)yahoo.com and she will arrange for your prize to be sent out to you.

I'd like to give a big thank you to Patties Creations for sponsoring us this week, and to everyone that played with us. We have another great sketch for you this week, just scroll down and take a peek.

Hugs

ICSketches #131

2011-09-13T02:00:00.002-05:00

Good morning and welcome back for our new challenge.

I want to welcome our newest designers to the team.

You can find their lovely faces in the sidebar.

Its a pleasure to have you all. Click on there names

to be taken to their amazing blogs to get to know them better.

Alie

Celine

Mari

Sara

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Back again with us is DZ Doodles. They are giving away 3 Free Digi Stamps to the winner for this challenge. All you have to do is create something using the sketch below and link us up using Mr. Linky below.

ICSketches #131

Here's some lovely inspiration to help speed along your creativity.

We were sponsored with some great images

from DZ Doodles Designs.

Also this month Diane J. is our lovely

Guest Designer.

Diane J. Sept/Oct Guest Designer

Alie

Celine

Debra

Jessica

Mari

Sara

Susie

DEADLINE: September 19th @ 11:59 PM CDT USA

Thank you for dropping by and joining us.

ICSketches Designers

ICSketches #129 + Bonus Sketch

2011-09-06T11:12:00.001-05:00

NEW DESIGNERS FOR ICSKETCHES WILL BE

ANNOUNCED ON THURSDAY

Sorry I'm late with the post and for not

posting our challenge last week. I'm still

having uber trouble with blogger and my email.

Hopefully it's all fixed and I can move on.

I'm combining last weeks challenge with this weeks

challenge as a bonus sketch.

Here's our sponsors for this week.

Pattie from Pattie's Creations is giving away 2 free digi images

to one winner of this challenge.

ICSketches #129

Jessica

Debra

Stephanie (July/Aug GD)

Thanks Steph for being an awesome GD.

We appreciate all your hard work.

BONUS SKETCH

Debra

Susie

DEADLINE: Sept 12th @ 11:59 pm CDT USA

Thank you all for making ICSketches what it is today.

♥Dawn & ICS Designers♥

Winner ICS #128

2011-09-02T13:48:00.002-05:00

Hi there, thank you to everyone that entered last week we had some awesome entries. The random picky thing chose number 14........Salma

You get to pick 3 free digi's from last weeks generous sponsor Sweet n Sassy Stamps

Here is Salma's fabulous card, if you get in touch with Dawn at

jusmakncoffee(at)yahoo.com

and she will arrange for your prize to be sent out to you.

We are having a break this week but will be back next.So see you all then.

Hugs

Winner ICS # 127

2011-08-24T13:18:00.000-05:00

Hi there, what great entries we had this week, I'm pleased I don't have to choose the winner my self, we used the random picky thing. This week we have two wonderful sposors.

DZDOODLES are giving the winner 3 free digi's and that winner is number 17 ALIE

and here is Alies brilliant card.

Our second sponsor is INKY IMPRESSIONS and they are giving away a gorgeous stamp.
The random picky thing chose number 15 JENNIFER SCULL

and here is Jennifers lovely card.

If you two ladies can get in touch with Dawn at

jusmakncoffee(at)yahoo.com

and she will arrange for your prizes to be sent out to you.

Remember we are having a DT call at the moment so scroll down for details and the new sketch.

Hugs

DT Call + ICS128

2011-08-23T13:27:00.001-05:00

Sorry so late having problems with blogger again.

Our DT Call is still going on. This is your last challenge

before we make a decision on who will be joining

our team for Sept - Dec 2011 term. So if you're interested

in joining our team, complete this challenge using the

sketch below and adding DT to the end of your name when

linking up with Mr. Linky below.

ICSketches #128

Our lovely sponsor this week is Sweet 'n' Sassy Stamps.

Korin is giving away 3 free digi's of the winners choice.

Here's you some lovely inspiration from the designers.

Debra

Stephanie GD

Jessica

DEADLINE: Aug 29 @ 11:59 pm Central Daylight Time USA

Winner ICS # 126

2011-08-17T16:34:00.003-05:00

Hi there, thank you to all that entered our last challenge, there was some awesome creations, but unfortunately only one winner and the random picky thing chose number..............3

That's you Marsha D

And here is Marsha's gorgeous card, you get 5 free digi's from

Fresh Brewed Designs

Wow how lucky are you, there's some fantastic designs to choose from, Thank you Heather for sponsoring us again.

Looking forward to seeing what you do with this weeks sketch.

Hugs

ICSketches #127 ~ Double Sponsor+DT Call

2011-08-16T02:00:00.005-05:00

PART ONE (1)
Good morning and welcome back to ICSketches this week.

I want to think Debra for holding down the fort while I was missing in action.

She did a lovely job with the challenge blog. I hope you all had fun with the challenges that she posted.

Also with us as our sponsor is Inky Impressions. They are giving away one (1) stamp to another winner for this challenge. So that means we will be picking 2 (two) winners for this challenge. Woohoooo can't beat that.

ICSketches #127

Stephanie (Aug ICSGD)

Debra

DEADLINE: Aug 22 at 11:59 PM CDT USA

PART TWO (2)

Now for part two (2) of this thread.

We are needing some new blood to add to the mix

here at ICSketches. We will be picking 3 new designers.

So if you would like to be part of our team here's what

you'll need to do.

Be sure to have a active blog
Post our challenge and your creation to your blog weekly
Leave comments to participates creations each week
Create a card using this weeks (#127) and next weeks challenges (#128) to apply for DT
When linking up please post your name with DT attached to it
Be willing to use digi images but not a must
Anyone can apply for the DT and all are welcome
Term is 4 months (Aug-Dec 2011)

Winner ICS # 125

2011-08-11T13:28:00.001-05:00

Hi there, its time to anounce this weeks winner, and that lucky lady is number 8 Cindy Groh, well done Cindy you win a $10 gift voucher from Digi Doodle Shop Happy Shopping.

If you can get in touch with Dawn at jusmakncoffee(at)yahoo.com and she will arrange for your prize to be sent out to you, it may take a few weeks as Dawn is away at the moment.

Here is Cindy's gorgeous Christmas card.

Thanks to Digi Doodle Shop for sponsoring us and all that played along last week.

We have another gorgeous sketch for you again this week.

Hugs

ICS No 126

2011-08-08T14:56:00.009-05:00

Good morning, and welcome back to ICSketches, we have another great sketch for you this week,and I'd like to thank everyone that joined us last week, I'll be back on Thursday with the winner.

Heather from Fresh Brewed Designs is kindly sponsoring us again this month, the winner gets 5 yes 5 Digis of your choice, she also gave us DT's some images to play with and one of her very own DT's (Linda) has made us a card using the sketch. Thanks Linda it is wonderful.

Linda-Fresh Brewed Designs DT

Susie

Debs

Stephanie Guest DT

Debs

Looking forward to seeing what you make of the sketch.

Hugs

DEADLINE ; August 15th at 11.59 PM CDT USA

Winner ICS # 124

2011-08-04T15:01:00.000-05:00

How the weeks are flying by, I actually saw an advert for Christmas today!!!

The random picky thing chose number 1 this week and that lucky lady is

Teresa Kline

Well done you get to choose 3 Free Digi's from our wonderful sponsor D Z Doodles

Here is Teresa's gorgeous card, if you can get in touch with Dawn at

jusmakncoffee(at)yahoo.com

And she will arrange for your prize to be sent out to you, please give Dawn a couple of weeks as she is away at the moment.

Thanks to all that entered we hope to see you again this week.

Hugs

ICS No 125

2011-08-01T14:21:00.008-05:00

Hello, and welcome to ICSketches, we have a wonderful sketch for you this week, and we were totally blown away with your fantastic creations last week.

Our sponsor this week is the Digi Doodle Shop and they have generously given us DT's some images to use. The winner gets a $10 gift certificate, just think how many yummy images you'll get.

Stephanie Guest DT

Jessica

Susie

Debra

We hope you have fun with this weeks sketch and we will be along to see your creations later

DEADLINE; August 8th at 11.59PM CDT USA

Winner ICS # 123

2011-07-30T07:36:00.005-05:00

Hi there, sorry this is late, it's getting to be a bit of a habit, I'll try and be a bit more organised next week, I promise
The lucky winner this week is number 7................Julia

and here is Julias super cute card, you get to choose 3 free digis from Some Odd Girl thats going to be sooooo difficult trying to pick just three, theres so many yummy images to choose from. Thank you so much Kirsty D for sponsoring us again this week, we really appreciate your support.

Julia if you can get in touch with Dawn at jusmakncoffee(at)yahoo.com and she will arrange for your prize, it may take a couple of weeks as Dawn is away at the moment.

Thanks for joining us last week, looking forward to seeing your work this week.

Hugs

ICSketches #124 - Sketch

2011-07-25T14:13:00.007-05:00

Good morning everyone,

firstly we would like to thank everyone that played along with us last week, the winner will be announced on Thursday

We are lucky enough to be sponsored this week by DZDoodles and the lucky winner gets 3Free Digi's.

Here is your sketch for this week

Here is your lovely inspiration from the talented DT this week.

Stephanie July GDT

Susie

Debra

Thanks for playing with us we hope you had fun and join us again next week

DEADLINE 1st August at 11.59 pm CDT USA

Winner ICS # 122

2011-07-22T16:08:00.002-05:00

Hi there, sorry I'm late posting this weeks winner, but its worth waiting for because the winner gets to choose 4 Images from the wonderful Sassy Studio Designs the random picky thing chose number.................5 .......................Mari

Well done Mari and here is her super cute card.

If you can get in touch with Dawn at jusmakncoffee(at)yahoo.com and she will arrange for your prize to be forwarded to you.

Thanks for joining us last week I hope you all come back again this week so we can see some more of your lovely creations.

Hugs

ICSketches #123 ~ Sketch

2011-07-19T06:30:00.000-05:00

Good morning!

Welcome back!

Thanks to everyone who participated

last week. Lovely creations done by all.

It's a treat to us to see what you all do

with the same sketch each week.

ICSketches #123

We are being sponsored by Some Odd Girl this

week. Kristy D. owner of SOD is giving away

3 digis images of the winners choice.

She also sponsored the lovely designers here

with a very sweet adorable "Summer Mae"

Our GD for the month of July is Stephanie

from Ingenious Inkling. We welcome her

with open arms to the team and are excited

to have her on board. So here's what she did

with the sketch this week.

Stephanie JULY GD

Jessica

Debra

Susie

DEADLINE: July 25th at 11:59 PM CDT USA

Thanks for dropping by and we hope you had

loads of fun!

ICSketches #122

2011-07-12T11:47:00.001-05:00

Welcome back!

Sorry we are late getting this up for you.

Was waiting on a few details.

Our sponsor this week is Sassy Studio Designs.

Sara is giving away 4 free digi images of the

winners choice.

ICSketches #122

Here's what the lovely designers did with the sketch.

Susie

Debra

Dawn

DEADLINE: July 18th at 11:59 PM CDT USA

Thanks for joining us.

ICSketches Design Team

Winner ICS # 121

2011-07-07T12:49:00.004-05:00

We have two prizes this week so two lucky ladies get some yummy goodies.

Prize one is from 2 Cute Rubber Stamps and Heidi had given you the choice of 1 rubber or 2 digi's, and that choice is for number ....5 Marsha D and here is her card.

Prize two is 3 Free digi's from Sweet 'n Sassy .

The lucky second winner is number ......11 Riikka and here is her card.

We'd like to thank you both for sponsoring us this week we really appreciate it, ladies if you can contact Dawn at jusmakncoffee(at)yahoo.com and she will arrange for your prizes to be sent out to you.

Hugs

You pick ICSketches

2011-07-05T07:47:00.000-05:00

Good morning everyone sorry for the late post. I don't know about most of you but I've been having problems with blogger so not been on much lately. Hope they fix all the kinks before long. Thunderstorms also make it impossible to be online as well.

We are going to make this week pretty simple. Go to our sketches HERE. Pick yourself a sketch you'd like to use and create a card or any other project with that sketch come back here and load up to Mr. Linky below and let us know which sketch you used.

All you'll need to do is type in your name like so (Debra 67) and place a direct link to your creations not your blog. NO back linking. THANKS.

Here's some inspiration for you from the awesome designers here at ICSketches.

Debra used ICSketches #67

An used ICSketches #121

Susie used ICSketches #5

DEADLINE is July 11th at 11:59 PM CDT USA

Winner ICS # 120

2011-06-30T12:50:00.001-05:00

Thank you to everyone that joined us last week we were totally blown away with your entries, but there can only be one winner and the random picky thing chose number ...............15

Alizabethy

Here is Alizabethy's card, congratulations you get a gorgeous stamp from our generous sponsor Heather at Fresh Brewed Designs , if you contact Dawn at jusmakncoffee(at)yahoo.com she will arange for your prize to be sent out to you. We have another awesome sketch for you this week, why not give it a go.

Hugs

ICSketches #121

2011-06-28T02:00:00.018-05:00

Good morning!

Great to have you back with us again this week.

Thank you all for joining us last week with

your lovely creations. Lots of inspiration.

Here's this weeks challenge....

ICSketches #121

This week we have two very amazing sponsors.

First is 2 Cute Rubber Stamps. Heidi the owner

is giving away either 1 rubber or 2 digis

images of winners choice.

***************************

Second and back with us again is

Sweet 'n Sassy Stamps

Korin is offering up 3 free digi's of the winners choice.

Here's what the lovely designers did

to help jump start your mojo this week.

You can click on each designer names to

be taken to their blogs for more details.

Sorry to say but this is Noors last GD week

with us. She has created some really amazing

eye candy for us and for you. Thank you Noor

for joining us and doing such a lovely job. It

was a pleasure having you join us.

Noor (June GD)

Debra

Jessica

Rebecca

Dawn (used Owl Sparklers)

DEADLINE: July 4th @ 11:59 PM CDT USA

Thank you all for joining us.

Hope you will come back next week.

ICSketches Designers

Winner ICS # 119

2011-06-26T10:38:00.003-05:00

Hi there so sorry I'm late posting the winner this week, internet problems errrr

So without further ado the winner of 3 yummy digi's from the amazing DZDoodles is

No 15.........JLJ Designs

Well done, if you can get in touch with Dawn at

jusmakncoffee(at)yahoo.com

and she will arrange for your prize to be sent out to you.

Hugs

ICSketches #120

2011-06-21T03:00:00.005-05:00

Good morning everyone.

Thank you all for joining us each week

here at Inspirational Card Sketches.

Your creations last week were phenomenal.

Keep up the fabulous work ladies. We

love seeing what you do each week with

our challenge. Here's your new challenge.

ICSketches #120

Noor (June GD)

Stacy

Rebecca

Jessica

Debra

Susie

Dawn

Our lovely sponsor this week is Fresh Brewed

Designs and they are giving away...

this one cool stamp... is up for grabs.

DEADLINE: June 27th @ 11:59 PM CDT USA

Winner ICS # 118

2011-06-16T13:40:00.004-05:00

The lucky winner of last weeks challenge is

No ..........25 .............Mags

Well done Mags you get to choose 3 free Digis from the wonderful

Sweet n Sassy Stamps

Here is Mags gorgeous card, if you can get in touch with Dawn at jusmakncoffee(at)yahoo.com and she will arrange for your prize to be sent out to you.

Thank you everyone for your wonderful entries, and a special thanks to Sweet n Sassy for sponsoring us last week.

Hugs

ICSketches #119

2011-06-14T06:59:00.001-05:00

Good morning!

Welcome back to ICSketches, we had an

aweseome turnout with last weeks challenge. WOW

is all we can say. Thank you all for dropping by

an playing along with us.

This week sketch we will be picking our

July Guest Designer, so if you would like to

be part of our team for the month of July add GD

to the end of your name (example: Dawn GD).

That's all you need to do.

ICSketches #119

Our amazing sponsor for this weeks challenge is

DZ Doodles. They are giving away 3 free digi images

of the winner choice. Thanks so much Diane for the

amazing prize.

Here's what the designers and guest designer did with

the sketch this week. Lot's of yummy eye candy to help

you get your mojo moving. Enjoy and have fun.

Dawn

Noor (June GD)

Rebecca

Stacy

Susie

Jessica

Debra

DEADLINE: June 20th @ 11:59 pm CDT USA

Thank you all for joining us and we hope

you will come back again.

ICSketches Designers

Winner ICS # 117

2011-06-09T13:18:00.003-05:00

The lucky winner of lastweeks challenge is............................

No 1.........Shelby

You get to choose 3 digi's from the wonderful

Sweet n Sassy stamps

Here is Shelby's gorgeous card, if you get in touch with Dawn she will arrange for your prize to be sent out to you.

jusmakncoffee(at)yahoo.com

Thanks to all that entered last week, and a special thanks to Sweet n Sassy Stamps,

we have another great sketch for you this week, hope you find time to play along with us.

Hugs

ICSketches #118 Sponsored by Sweet 'n Sassy Stamps

2011-06-07T06:00:00.004-05:00

Good morning! It's wonderful to have you back with us again this week. It is with a sad heart that one of our designers, Nicola is having to leave us. She will be sadly missed by all here at ICSketches. I wish her all the best in her new adventures.

On a happy note our Guest Designer for the month of June is Noor N. and her personal blog can be found HERE. Noor is super talented and just makes the prettiest cards. Thanks Noor for joining us this month. You will see her creations among the designers cards below.

ICSketches #118

Back to sponsor us again is Sweet 'n Sassy Stamps. Korin is offering up 3 free digi's of the winners choice. All you need to do is complete the challenge by creating something using the sketch above.

Here's some inspiration from the designers using the same sketch. We'd love to see what you can cook up using this sketch. Remember to have fun.

Noor N. (ICSGD for June)

Debra

Susie

Jessica

Rebecca

Dawn

Beate

Stacy

Deadline: June 13th @ 11:59 pm CDT USA

New projects only PLEASE no backlinking.

Thanks ICSketches Designers.

Winner ICS # 116

2011-06-02T13:48:00.002-05:00

The lucky winner of last weeks challenge is number

14..............Sian

You will get 3 free digi's from DZDoodles

Here is Sians gorgeous card, if you get in touch with Dawn she will arrange for your prize to be sent out to you

jusmakncoffee(at)yahoo.com

Thank you to everyone that joined us last week and a special thanks to DZDoodles for sponsoring us this week. Looking forward to seeing what you make with this weeks sketch.

Hugs

ICSketches #117 Sponsored by Sweet n Sassy Stamps

2011-05-31T04:00:00.007-05:00

Good morning everyone!

Welcome back to our weekly challenge.

We want to thank everyone who participated

in last weeks challenge. Amazing eye candy

to behold.

ICSketches #117

Back with again to sponsor this weeks

challenge is Sweet 'n Sassy Stamps. Korin

is offering up 3 free digi's of the winners choice.

All you need to do is complete the challenge by

creating something using the sketch above.

Rebecca

Nicola

Debra

Susie

Jessica

Stacy

Beate

Dawn

DEADLINE: June 6th at 11:59 pm CDT USA

Thanks for participating and we hope

you'll return next week for our next challenge.

ICSketches Designers

Winner ICS # 115

2011-05-26T12:58:00.002-05:00

The lucky winner to last weeks challenge is number

23.................Traumfaengerin

You get a $10.00 gift voucher for

Digi Doodle Shop

Here is Traumfaengerin's Gorgeous card, if you can get in touch with Dawn at

jusmakncoffee(at)yahoo.com

and she will arrange for your prize to be passed on to you. Thank you to everyone that entered and a special thankyou to our wonderful sponsor last week Digi Doodle Shop

Hugs

ICSketches #116

2011-05-24T06:25:00.001-05:00

Good morning!

Welcome back to our newest challenge.

The participation with last weeks challenge

was out of this world. Thanks for making

ICSketches what it is today. HUGS to all.

Now onto our new challenge. You can

substitute any shape on the sketch but we

still need to see the sketch in your projects.

ICSketches #116

Our sponsor this week is DZ Doodles. Diane is giving

away 3 free digi images of the winner choice away.

Now onto the inspiration. The designers have created

these amazing creations to help you with your mojo

and to inspire you. Remember to alway have fun!

Nicola

Susie

Debra

Rebecca

Jessica

Beate

Stacy

So now we'd like to see what you all can do

with the same sketch.

♥ICSketches Designers♥

DEADLINE: May 30th at 11:59 pm CDT USA

Winner ICS # 114

2011-05-19T15:41:00.004-05:00

Hi there, the winner for challenge #114 is number

9.......................Pinky

Well done Pinky you have won a £10 gift voucher to

Bunny Zoes Crafts

you lucky thing, there's loads of yummy things to choose from, thank you Bunny Zoes.

Here is Pinky's lovely card, if you can get in touch with Dawn at
jusmakncoffee(at)yahoo.com

and she will arrange for your prize to be sent out.

Thank you to all that entered all your creations were breathtaking

Hugs

ICSketches #115

2011-05-17T03:00:00.016-05:00

If you would like to be our Guest Designer for the

month of June please add GD to your name when

linking up in Mr. Linky below. Thanks.

Good morning and welcome to our new challenge.

We wanted to thank everyone for joining us last week.

We sure love seeing what you all can do with the sketches

each week. So here's your next challenge.

You can exchange any shape on this sketch with something

else if you so chose. Just make it your own. Happy Crafting!

ICSketches #115

Digi Doodles Shop is back to sponsor our challenge this

week. They are offering up a $10.00 Gift Voucher to their

store HERE. All you have to do is use our sketch to make

a crafty project.

Rules for our challenge are in the sidebar. ONLY new

projects will be commented on. It's only fair to all who play by

the rules. NO backlinking allowed.

Here's what our designers did with the same sketch. Go

to their blogs by clicking on their names to see more

details.

Beate

Debra

Rebecca

Susie

Nicola

Stacy

Jessica

Deadline: May 23rd @ 11:59 pm CDT USA

Winner ICS # 113

2011-05-12T13:59:00.000-05:00

The lucky winner this week gets 3 free digi's from Sweet n Sassy Stamps

and the random picky thing chose number

6.............Anna R

And here is Anna's gorgeous card, if you can get in touch with Dawn at

jusmakncoffee(at)yahoo.com

Thanks to all that entered you are all so creative, and thanks to Sweet n Sassy Stamps for sponsoring us.

Hugs

ICSketches #114 ~ Sponsored by Bunny Zoe Crafts

2011-05-10T08:28:00.001-05:00

Good morning to all!

Thanks to everyone who participated in last

weeks challenge. Lots of amazing eye candy to see.

This weeks sponsor is Nikki from Bunny Zoe Crafts.

She is offering the gift voucher below to one lucky

winner.

Our Newest Arrivals:

*NEW Gorjuss Girl Rubber and Clear Stamps

*NEW Tickled Pink Lil Victorian Steampunk

*RESTOCKS ARRIVED - Stempelglede

*NEW Magnolia Butterfly Dreams DooHickey Dies

*NEW Digital Images - Michelle Perkett Studio

*PRE-ORDER Stempelglede restocks DUE Week Beg. 2nd May

*PRE-ORDER May Whiff of Joy Stamps

*NEW 4 My Minds Eye 6x6 Paper Pads - Lime Twist Collection

*NEW May C.C. Designs Stamps plus Cutter Dies - NOW SHIPPING!!!
*NEW May The Greeting Farm

ICSketches #114

Here's some inspiration for you from the designers.

Susie

Jessica

Stacy

Debra

Beate

Nicola

Dawn

DEADLINE: May 16th @ 11:59 PM CDT USA

Winner ICS # 112

2011-05-05T12:53:00.000-05:00

The lucky winner this week gets 3 free digi's from Heather at

Fresh Brewed Designs

and the random thingy picked number................11

Sarah T

and here is Sarah's wonderful card, thank you to all that joined us last week and also Heather for sponsoring us.

Sarah if you can get in touch with Dawn at

jusmakncoffee(at)yahoo.com

and she will arrange for your prize to be sent out to you

Hugs