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 Linda! You'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

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