Friday

Grab that Spark! Our April Challenge

Hello all! First up, if you are looking for an amazing chance to win one of the best stamping tools ever made along with a mini shopping spree to the Power Poppy Shop, you need to click HERE for a fun-filled hop with ideas and prizes galore. That is... after you're done reading this post of course! ;-)

Guess what? It's a new month with new ways to ignite that design power and creative spark! This little challenge offers not one, not two, but three ways to......

PICK-A-SKETCH!



HOW TO PLAY: It's as easy as picking one of the three sketches below, using that as your inspiration and sharing your creation using the linky below! Here's the fun part -- you can flip any sketch any which way. Use it upside down, on its side, the world is your oyster! You can also use any shape -- no need to stick with ovals or pennant-style shapes! Simply use these sketches as a launching point! If you want to stick to the basic sketch, that's perfect too! That's why I love sketches, it takes the guesswork out of creating!

THE OFFICIAL RULES:
  • Use Power Poppy stamps if you have them. If not, it is a great way to win some! 
  • Link your creation below using our Linky (please use the exact URL from your post instead of a generic blog address.)
  • Please mention Power Poppy in YOUR blog or gallery post with a link back to THIS challenge
  • Winner will receive a free clear or three digital stamp sets of their choice from the Power Poppy Shop
  • Enter as many cards as you’d like, as long as they fit the theme of the challenge!
  • Deadline to enter is April 30 @ 8:00 PM EST. At that point, we’ll draw the winner randomly and make the announcement right here on the first Friday in May. 
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WILL YOU CHOOSE SKETCH 1?

Want a little inspiration using this sketch? Check out my card using Power Poppy's Succulent Singles stamp set! 


HOW ABOUT SKETCH 2? 


And here, my friends, is how I put this little sketch to use! I stamped Power Poppy's My English Rose and fussy cut around it to serve as my focal point. 


OR, MAYBE YOU LOVE SKETCH 3?
For my take on sketch 3, I went bold and I also added some other elements like a sentiment oval and a little ribbon with a bow. I used Power Poppy's Potted Primrose stamps set in vivid oranges and yellows! Like I said, all of these sketches are a launching point -- a place to start in your creative happy place! So, if you want to add to the sketch, go for it! I'd love to see your "take!" 


With this month's challenge unveiled, let's back track to last month because....

IT'S TIME TO PICK A WINNER! 


Did you join us in our “Let's Go Green” Power and Spark Challenge? We had quite a few entries and I loved that Katie Sims  put a spin on this challenge: Go green by re-using or up-cycling an item (be green) or to actually just use the color green! We had so many absolutely gorgeous entries. If you missed them, you need to click back HERE and check out these savvy stampers' works!

So after throwing all the entries into a virtual hat, Random.org drew the number....


That means the winner for April is.....

LINDA PEKRUL!


Linda's card was an absolute winner as well! She ended up taking Kit and Clowder's online marker and pencil class using Power Poppy's Camellias digital stamp. And, all I have to say is... WOW!! Well, see for yourself just how well Linda mastered her coloring!


Congrats LindaYou'll have to click on Linda's name to see the other samples from the class on her blog. Really bowled over by the beauty of Linda’s work. I think I might need to sign up for the next Kit and Clowder class.... just sayin'! Linda, shoot us an email with your stamp pick at bloom@powerpoppy.com and we will get your winnings sent right out to you! 

And that is it for now from us dear friends! On Monday, the fabulous Ally Cope will be in the house for another episode of Inspire Me Monday. I can’t wait to see what Ally has up her sleeve. That creative phenom never ceases to amaze me! 

Thanks for stopping by and spending a bit of your day with us. We love your visits! Don't forget to check out  THIS POST HERE for your chance to win some pretty spectacular goodies!

~Julie


28 comments:

aussie aNNie said...

Great sketches and big congrats to this month's winner.x

Heidi MyLittleStampingBlog said...

Very cool sketches, it will be hard to choose just one! Congrats to Linda!!

Maria Rodriguez said...

Fabulous sketches Julie, tons of possibilities and beautiful inspiration.
Thank you for the chance to win.
Hugs,
Maria Rodriguez.

Berina RGA said...

Lovely sketches. Congratulations Linda. Such a beautiful card.

Elizabeth Zaffarano said...

Congrats on winning Linda! Wonderful coloring! Love the white flowers :D

ionabunny said...

Ooooh, lovely sketches. Congrats Linda. Hugz

Linda Pekrul said...

Oh my gosh... how exciting to be drooling over all the pretty sketches and your own name pops up in front of your eyes! :) Thank you SO much... I am over-the-moon!

Natalie said...

Congrats! Beautiful card.

Patricia O. said...

Looks like fun. I've never entered a challenge before, but I may have to this month!

Unknown said...

Rats...on holidays without my PP stamps! Love the suggestions and the new stamp though!

Dr Sonja said...

I'd like to enter the challenge with this card:
http://www.splitcoaststampers.com/gallery/photo/2793536
Little confused because above it says "This InLinkz widget is not allowed in this website." Advice, please.

CherylQuilts said...

Wow, Julie, what a fabulous challenge! I love the sketches, and your cards are gorgeous! Your coloring is stunning, as always, and I am excited about this one myself. I really need to kick it into high gear soon...and this helps! AND a big congratulations to Linda for winning. Linda's card is gorgeous! Hugs!

Monica C. said...

Congrats Linda! Great challenge for this month.

Marcella Hawley said...

Hello Sonja! I was able to add your link... I don't know why InLinkz acts so picky sometimes. I know that when I added the link, I only typed in: splitcoaststampers.com/gallery/photo/2793536 -- I did not use the "http://www." and it popped right up. Did you try that method possibly?

Nicola Gold said...

I don't usually do sketch challenges, but I had a couple of images waiting for some inspiration!
Awesome DT cards

Dianne B said...

Thank you for these great sketches. I had so much fun with them that I will use them again and again. I don't have Poppy Power stamps yet, but I was able to use my Marcella stamps from Flourishes that I treasure!

Unknown said...

Fabulous cards ladies! Love the sketches!
Marcella, still having a problem so would you please enter my card!
Many many thanks


http://creativecardsbylindsaye.blogspot.com.au/2017/04/gladioli-power-poppy-challenge-sketch3.html

Marcella Hawley said...

I've gotten your card added, Lindsay, it's so pretty!

Marcella Hawley said...

Love to hear it, Nicola!!

Unknown said...

Thanks so much Marcella ❤️

Janine said...

I have used 2 of the sketches and these are my cards
http://www.splitcoaststampers.com/gallery/photo/2796136?&cat=500&ppuser=132530
http://www.splitcoaststampers.com/gallery/photo/2796137?&cat=500&ppuser=132530
The link does not seem to work from the UK. I have an idea for sketch 1 too but far too late tonight!

Dr Sonja said...

I checked the Inlinkz.com website and it said blogs must submit a ticket to get this problem fixed. It has apparently been an issue for a while since I saw posts complaining of this for the last 2 months. The message showing on your blog is "This InLinkz widget is not allowed in this website. You can still view the linkup here" however when you click "here" it just loops and does not go anywhere. Perhaps you can contact Inlinkz and get this fixed. Thanks.
Heather Cooper

Dr Sonja said...

Two more to enter:
Sketch #1 - http://www.splitcoaststampers.com/gallery/photo/2795987
Sketch #2 - http://www.splitcoaststampers.com/gallery/photo/2795987

Thanks for the great inspiration.

SewPaperPaint said...

I've been a longtime fan of Cheryl's beautiful creations with Power Poppy images. I'm so happy to see that you have a challenge and give so many opportunities to win your stamps! Thank you for these beautiful sketches and the card inspiration. My fingers are crossed! :) Hugs, Autumn

Lynne in NI said...

Great sketches! Thanks for the inspiration :)
Couldn't get mine added via the linky:
https://rubydoobydoocrafts.blogspot.co.uk/2017/04/couple-of-sympathy-cards.html

Marcella Hawley said...

Janine, I wanted you to know I was able to add your lovely entries!

Marcella Hawley said...

Hi there, Sonja! I was able to get your entries added, thank you SO much for entering both gorgeous cards!

Marcella Hawley said...

Hi there, Lynn! Your challenge card has been entered, thank you so much for playing with our sketches!