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It's getting close to the end of the month, which means two things... first, the deadline to enter the February Sketch For You To Try challenge is coming quickly -- February 28 to be exact. Remember, those who participate in each sketch for the whole year will be entered into a mega prize giveaway at the end of the year. Have you played this month? You'll find the entry form and all the "rules" HERE. (You'll also find a sketch thumbnail on my sidebar, which links straight to Jen's SFYTT challenge post.)

The second thing it means is that things are going to get pretty busy here on the blog over the next few days, including a super fun Stamper's Dream blog hop tomorrow. I have lots of February to-do's that still need to be checked off -- can't wait to get crafty! I wish I could tell you I've made even more progress on my studio reorg and purge, but I decided to uncover the treadmill instead (which, incidentally, was covered with papercrafting stuff!), so that I could add the Couch to 5K running program to my schedule. I typically prefer pretty much any exercise over running (so boring, if you ask me!), so wish me luck!

Anyway, back to today's card. February's SFYTT is being sponsored by Anita Be Stampin. If you're not familiar with this company, check 'em out! The stamp set I chose to work with is called Monster Hugs -- too adorable! For today's card I colored the image with Copics, added a little glitter, trimmed it out, and popped it up onto an orange dotted panel from Basic Grey's Sugar Rush 6x6 pad. All the other papers came from that same collection. I tied on my newest addiction, Divine Twine, finishing off with a bow, white crochet flower, and a green button. I cut the sentiment apart and adhered it just below the twine.

Oh, and here's the sketch again:

Thanks for stopping by!





Stamps: Monster Hugs (Anita Be Stampin)
Paper: Papertrey White and Smoky Shadow card stock, Basic Grey Sugar Rush dp
Ink: Versafine Onyx Black
Accessories: Spellbinders circle and lacey circle Nestabilities, Copic markers, Quickie glue pen, Art Institute ultrafine clear glitter, Stampin' Up crochet flower, Papertrey button, Divine Twine, foam adhesive

Monster Hugs - February SFYTT

It's the first Saturday of the month, which means an all-new Sketch For You To Try (SFYTT)! Are you liking the new monthly format? Remember, every month's sketch is sponsored, so there are prize opportunities each month. Plus, if you play along in all twelve sketches, you'll be eligible for a mega prize package at the end of the year, made up of goodies from all of the year's sponsors. This month, our sponsor is Anita Be Stampin!

Here's what we're playing with in February ...

And here's my take, using the ADORABLE Monster Hugs set ...

I colored my monsters with Copic markers, trimmed them out, and layered them onto a dark gray circle. I dotted their bodies with the colorless blender for some fun, monstery texture, and the antenna and hearts are coated with glassy glaze for some shine.

The papers are from a Cut 'N' Paste Designer Mat Pad by K&Co that I picked up at Michael's not too long ago. For the horizontal strip, I layered a white MFT Jumbo Scallops borders diecut border, a gray Papertrey Eyelet Lace diecut border, and some red twine from The Twinery.

Visit the SFYTT sisters for loads more sketchy inspiration:

Jen del Muro
Amber Hight
Amy Rohl
Carole Burrage
Jodi Collins
Kelly Lunceford
Kerry Johnson
Leigh O’Brien
Megan Lock
Sony Christoph
Susan Liles
and guest designer extraordinaire ... Becky Carafa! Welcome, Becky!!

Hope you'll play along this month. You'll find all the "rules" and the entry widget on Jen's February sketch post over at i{heart}2stamp! I'll keep a sketch thumbnail and link to that post in my sidebar all month long so it will be easier to find!

Thanks for visiting!



Stamps: Monster Hugs (Anita Be Stampin)
Paper: Papertrey Smoky Shadow and white card stock, Stampin' Up Real Red card stock, K&Co Cut 'N' Paste Designer Mat Pad designer paper
Accessories: Copic markers, glassy glaze, Spellbinders classic circle Nestabilities, Stampin' Up large oval punch, My Favorite Things Jumbo Scallop Border Die-namics die, Papertrey Eyelet Lace border die and blue button, The Twinery red twine
Size: 4 1/4" x 5 1/2"