CPS118 - Sponsor Free

This week is a Sponsor Free week here at CPS. It is a time where you will get a whole assortment of different designer styles and themes! We hope you enjoy!

Thank you

Designer: Sherry Wright
MME & Lily Bee Designs
Other papers: Packaging recycled from Prima & Chatterbox
Autumn Leaves chipboard
Dream Street rub-ons
Prima flower & crystals

Happy Anniversary Card
designer- Charity Hassel

supplies:
patterned paper, diecut flowers, paper ribbon- Scribble Scrabble
rubon- Melissa Frances
chipboard- Chatterbox
brads- Making Memories
tulle flower- Prima



Happy Thanksgiving
Designer Kimber McGray
Supplies:
Stamps: Cornish Heritage Farms
Cardstock: Core'dinations
Patterned Paper: Jillibean Soup and Pink Paislee
Die Cut: Jillibean Soup
Ink: Colorbox
Twine



One, Two, Buckle My Shoe
Designer Laura Williams
Supplies:
patterned paper, Wild Card - October Afternoon
cardstock - Bazzill
button - Doodlebug Designs
ribbon - craft supply

We can't wait to see your version of this week's sketch. To share your design you can click on this week's sketch image in the side bar. This will take you directly to the post where you can add your link. Please use a direct link to your card so the readers can easily find it.

READER IDEAS - Week of 5/31/09

Please post a direct link to the page featuring your CPS118 inspired card below by Saturday June 6 at 8pm CST to be entered into this week's prize drawing. Be watching later in the week to see what one lucky reader will win.

*Mr Linky seems to be hiding on occasion. If you don't see the box to add your link above this message reloading the page will sometimes help. If that doesn't work please try back later or leave your link in the comments section. Sorry for the inconvenience

(Please note: CPS reserves the right to remove any links not linking directly to a CPS inspired card)

Innovative Stamp Creations CPS prize and reader special!!

Today is Friday right!? With the onset of summer and a 3 day weekend I can barely remember the day this week. ACK! I would like to appologize to Betsy at Innovative Stamp Creations. She is such a super sweet lady and awesome sponsor and I totally messed up. This has been one crazy busy week in my home and I missed posting the prize info and reader special. So....two days late here is the info she sent me a MONTH ago...(hanging my head in shame)....

Innovative Stamp Creations  is delighted to sponsor CPS this week!

The chosen winner, will receive 2 FREE ISC Stamp Sheets of your choice!

We also want to offer a 10% off any ISC order -use coupon code: cps524

We can't wait to see your version of this week's sketch. To share your design you can click on this week's sketch image in the side bar. This will take you directly to the post where you can add your link. Please use a direct link to your card so the readers can easily find it.

CPS Guest Designer Call!

How would you like to be a guest designer here at CPS?! As you might guess the CPS designers are always busy working on crafty projects and with summer coming that means even less time creating. So, in order to give the designers a bit of time off we will be having two guest designers for a three month period of July, August and September. So, if you think you would like to join us keep reading!

The details:

• All sketches are sent in advance and designers receive all 3 months sketches at one time.
  
• Designers will receive free product from scheduled sponsors during the 3 month term. 
  
• Product from sponsors is typically received a minimum of 2 weeks in advance. 
  
• Designers will create a minimum of one card each week using the assigned sketch. 
  
• Designers will be required to use product from the weekly sponsor on their projects during sponsored weeks. 
  
• Designers may use product of their choice during non sponsored weeks (once per month).
  
• Cards must be well photographed and sent along with a detailed supply list no later than 8am CST the Friday before they go on the site.
  
• Designers may also post their cards on their blog/gallery and link back to the CPS site.
  
• Cards created for the CPS blog may also be submitted for publication and will be removed if accepted.
  

To apply:
Send images of two clearly photographed cards you have created using past CPS sketches. Please keep all images under 150K each. Include your name and sketch # in the file names.

Include a complete single spaced supply list in your email for each card using the following format:

Card Title
Designer (your name here)

Supplies:
(List supplies here)

Include your contact info, supply list as outlined above, and a link to your blog or gallery along with card images in one email with the subject “CPS Guest-Your Name” and send to CPSContests@gmail.com no later than 8am CST Friday June 5.

Chosen designers will be announced on Monday June 8.

Due to sponsor products being sent to the designers we are accepting applications US Residents only at this time. Please post any questions in the comments section of this post and I will update here with answers.

Reader Q and A:

Q. What if I don't have a blog? Am I not eligible to try out?

A. That is just fine. You do not have to have a blog to apply.

Q. I am going to be on vacation for 3 weeks... out of the country so I know I wouldn't be able to use the products from the sponsors for at least 2 projects... Could I still apply and 'make it up' somehow if I happen to be picked?

 

A. Normally the product is to the designers at least two weeks in advance (some times sooner) so you typically have time to work in advance. 

Q. Please please can overseas girls apply?? Pretty please? 

A. As you may know, all but one CPS sketch per month is sponsored. All sponsorships are scheduled far in advance. (We currently only have 4 spots left open in 2009). All products are sent directly from the companies and since we have already made arrangements with them for sponsoring our current designers with US addresses and will have a short shipping time frame during this call we can't make those changes this time around. I will speak with sponsors scheduled for the next quarter about international submissions in hopes that all readers may apply in the future. That said, we do love our international readers! International entries are eligible to for the weekly random prize drawings since they do not need to be recieved within a specific time frame and other shipping  arrangements can be made if necessary.  

CPS117 - Part 3- Sponsored By Innovative Stamp Creations

And more designs from the Design Team using Innovative Stamp Creations.


CHERISH card
Designer: Linda Beeson
Materials:
Stamps courtesy of Innovative Stamp Creations
Cardstock – Vintage Collection/Core’dinations
Versamark black stamp pad
Detail Clear embossing powder – Stamp n Stuff
Marvy Markers
Copic Markers
Scor-pal
Corner rounder punch – Fiskars
Sandpaper
Rhinestones – Mark Richards, Inc.
Mini brads – Creative Impressions
Circle stencil


A Friend Indeed
Designer: Kandis Smith
Supplies:
stamps : Innovative Stamp Creations
patterned paper: American Crafts
cardstock: Core'dinations
button: Blumenthal Lansing Co.
ink: Memories
flower: Making MEmories
gems: Hero Arts
corner rounder: EK Success
other: machine stitching, linen string



Matthew 7:7

Designer Stacey Kingman
Supplies:
Stamps – Innovative Stamp Creations
***Cardstock – Prism Prismatics (Candle Glow Dark), Prism Simply Smooth (Ivory), Prism Kraft
Ink – Papertrey Ink (Summer Sunrise, Dark Chocolate), Ranger Distress Ink (Old Paper)
Foam Adhesive – Fiskars
Gems – Heidi Swapp
Circle Punches – Fiskars
Border Punch – Fiskars
Corner Punch - Fiskars
Other – ribbon, thread

We can't wait to see your version of this week's sketch. To share your design you can click on this week's sketch image in the side bar. This will take you directly to the post where you can add your link. Please use a direct link to your card so the readers can easily find it.

CPS117 - Part 2 - Sponsored By Innovative Stamp Creations

More designs showcasing the beautiful images from Innovative Stamp Creations.


A True Friend Inspires
Designer: Keri Lee Sereika
Supplies:
Stamps: Nature Silhouette II - Innovative Stamp Creations
***Cardstock: Blush Red Dark, Frosted Yellow, Tawny Medium Prismatics; Espresso - Prism Papers
Patterned Papers: Dragonfly Duet, Botanicabella Collection - Graphic 45 Papers
Ink: Rich Cocoa, Tuxedo Black, Lady Bug, Bamboo Shoot Memento Inks - Tsukineko
Dies: Labels Four, Classic Rectangle, Scalloped Circle Nestabilities - Spellbinders
Ribbon & Brads - Creative Impressions




"You Never Cease To Amaze Me" Card
Designer: Lea Lawson
Supply List:
Stamps: Innovative Stamp Creations
Cardstock: Bazzill Basics
Paper: Glitz Designs
Ribbon: Heidi Swapp
Button: Doodlebug Designs
Pearls/Jewel circle: Kaiser Crafts
Ink: Clearsnap & Versamark
Embossing Powder: Stampendous
Corner Rounder: EK Success
Circle Cutter: Creative Memories

Thinking of You

Designer Jeanne Streiff

Supplies:

Innovative Stamp Creations - Reflections, Nature Silhouettes II, Dainty Daisies

***Prism Simply Smooth White

***Prism Prismatics White, Spring Willow Medium, Tawny Dark

Ink: Memento Potters Clay, Rich Cocoa, Ranger Distress Peeled Paint, Vintage Photo

sponge, ribbon from May Arts, Circle Nestabilities (Spellbinders)

Thinking of You
Designer: Debbie Olson

Stamps: Passion Flower, Dainty Daisies (Innovative Stamp Creations)

Other Materials:
Papers: Basic Grey Wisteria papers, watercolor paper

Cardstock: Plum Pudding, Spring Moss (PaperTrey Ink)

Ink: Black Brilliance, Vintage Photo Distress Ink

Accessories: button (Basic Grey Wisteria), Ripe Avocado Grosgrain (PaperTrey Ink)

Tools: Circle Nestability and Tags Trio dies (Spellbinders Paper Arts)

Finished size of card: 5-1/8" square

We can't wait to see your version of this week's sketch. To share your design you can click on this week's sketch image in the side bar. This will take you directly to the post where you can add your link. Please use a direct link to your card so the readers can easily find it.

CPS117 - Sponsored By Innovative Stamp Creations

This week's card designs are sponsored by Innovative Stamp Creations.

CPS 117

CPS Designer Ides

Just because

Designer: Sherry Wright

Innovative Stamp Creations (ISC) stamps
MME papers
kraft cardstock
Pebbles Inc. chalks
Clearsnap inks
McGill circle punch
Offray ribbon


You Never Cease to Amaze Me
Designer Laura Williams

Supplies:
stamps - Innovative Stamp Creations
cardstock, ink, dimensional glaze - Close To My Heart
embroidery floss - DMC
button - craft supply

Thinking of You today
Designer- Charity Hassel

Supplies:
Stamps- Innovative Stamp Creations
Cardstock- Bazzill, Piggy Tales
Patterned Paper- Piggy Tales
Ink- K&Co.
Paint- Pebbles Inc.



a friend indeed
Designer Kimber McGray
Supplies:
Stamps: Innovative Stamp Creations
Cardstock: Core'dinations
Patterned Paper: Making Memories
Ink: Ranger and Stampin' UP!
Punch: Fiskars, We R Memory Keepers and Marvy
Buttons: Craft Supply

We can't wait to see your version of this week's sketch. To share your design you can click on this week's sketch image in the side bar. This will take you directly to the post where you can add your link. Please use a direct link to your card so the readers can easily find it.

READER IDEAS - Week of 5/24/09

Please post a direct link to the page featuring your CPS117 inspired card below by Saturday May 30 at 8pm CST to be entered into this week's prize drawing. Be watching later in the week to see what one lucky reader will win.

*Mr Linky seems to be hiding on occasion. If you don't see the box to add your link above this message reloading the page will sometimes help. If that doesn't work please try back later or leave your link in the comments section. Sorry for the inconvenience

(Please note: CPS reserves the right to remove any links not linking directly to a CPS inspired card)

This Week's Prize Winner!!

This weeks prize winner via random drawing was:

64. StampinCathy

Congrats!

Please send your contact info through the email link on the left.

Thanks to Stamping Bella for this weeks prize!

CPS 116; Part 4 - Sponsored By Stamping Bella

More CPS Designer Ideas featuring Stamping Bella stamps:

Wish card
Designer Melissa Phillips
Stamps: Stamping Bella
Paper and die cut: Melissa Frances
Stickers: Making Memories
Ink: Papertrey Ink and Ranger Industries
Button: Papertrey Ink
Paint: Delta



"Sweetness" Card
Designer: Lea Lawson
Supply List:
Stamp: Stamping Bella
Cardstock: Bazzill Basics
Paper: My Mind's Eye
Rub-ons: Pink Paislee
Ribbon: KI Memories
Buttons/Flowers: Doodlebug Designs
Pearls: Kaiser Craft
Ink: StazOn
Corner Rounder: EK Success



You Don't Say!!!!
Designer: Keri Lee Sereika
Supplies:
Stamps: Chatty Cathy - Stamping Bella
Belladots: Bubblegum Glitter - Stamping Bella
***Cardstock: Buttercream, Baby Pink Light, Intense Pink, Sunflowers Medium, Black Prismatics; Simply Smooth White - Prism Papers
Copic Markers and Airbrush System; Spica Glitter Pens - Copic
Dies: Long & Long Scalloped Rectangle Nestabilities - Spellbinders


We can't wait to see your version of this week's sketch. To share your design you can click on this week's sketch image in the side bar. This will take you directly to the post where you can add your link. Please use a direct link to your card so the readers can easily find it.

CPS 116; Part 3-Sponsored by Stamping Bella

More CPS Designer Ideas featuring Stamping Bella stamps:

Ginger Ketto

Designer Jeanne Streiff

Supplies:

Stamping Bella – Ginger Ketto

***Prism Simply Smooth White

***Prism Prismatics White, Black, Nautical Blue

Ink: Tuxedo Black Memento, Ranger Distress Peeled Paint

Copic markers, sponge, Black Dew Drops (Robin's Nest), ribbon from May Arts, Oval & Scallop Oval Nestabilities (Spellbinders)

Thanks!
Designer Stacey Kingman

Supplies:
Stamps – Stamping Bella
***Cardstock – Prism (Simply Smooth White, Prismatic Baby Blue Dark)
Patterned Paper – Cosmo Cricket (Girl Friday)
Ink – Momento Tuxedo Black
Border Punch - Fiskars
Stickers – EK Success
Ribbon - May Arts
Markers - Copic

Hello
Designer Stacey Kingman

Supplies:
Stamps – Stamping Bella
**Cardstock – Prism (Simply Smooth Ivory, Prismatic Spring Willow Medium)
Patterned Paper – SEI (Dill Blossom)
Ink – Momento (Pear Tart), Ranger Distress Ink (Old Paper)
Rub-ons – October Afternoon
Corner Punch - Fiskars
Buttons – My Mind’s Eye
Other - Ribbon


HAVE A MAGICAL DAY
Designer Linda Beeson

Materials:
Stamps courtesy of StampingBella
Cardstock –Core’dinations
Patterned paper – My Mind’s Eye
Spellbinder Nestabilities dies
Sandpaper
Copic Markers and blender
White Slick 3-D Fashion Paint – Tulip
Shimmerz
Machine sewing
Rhinestones – Kaiser Crafts

We can't wait to see your version of this week's sketch. To share your design you can click on this week's sketch image in the side bar. This will take you directly to the post where you can add your link. Please use a direct link to your card so the readers can easily find it.

CPS 116; Part 2-Sponsored by Stamping Bella

More CPS Designer Ideas featuring Stamping Bella stamps:

In bloom card
Designer- Charity Hassel
supplies:
Stamps - Stamping Bellas
Pink Grapefruit baubles- Stamping Bellas
Patterned Paper- WRMK, October Afternoon
Cardstock- Bazzill, Kraft.
Ink- K&Co.
Rubon- Melissa Frances


Arigato
Designer Kimber McGray
Supplies:
Stamp: Stamping Bella
Cardstock: WorldWin Papers, Core'dinations
Patterned Paper: Studio Calico
Alphas: Making Memories
Ink: Ranger
Glitter Glue: Ranger Stickles

Smile!
Designer: Debbie Olson

Stamps: Flower Bottles by Stamping Bella

Other products used:

Ink: Tuxedo Black Memento ink, Antique Linen Distress Ink

Cardstock: Vintage cream, Pure Poppy (PaperTrey Ink)

Papers: Sunrise, Apron Strings and Ribbon Sandwich (Cosmo Cricket Early Bird Collection)

Tools: Copic Markers, Spellbinders Square Nestability and Double Ended Tags Die, sanding block

Accessories: Aqua and Yellow Stickles, Vintage Buttons (PaperTrey Ink)

BALLERINA
Designer: Linda Beeson
Materials:
Stamps courtesy of StampingBella – Stellafina Bubblegum Bella Dots Glitter – Courtesy of StampingBella
Cardstock – Corner Hutch/Whitewash Collection/Core’dinations
Martha Stewart Border punch
Swiss Dot Cuttlebug Embossing plate – Provo Craft
Sandpaper
Copic Markers and blender
Bubblegum Shimmerz paint

We can't wait to see your version of this week's sketch. To share your design you can click on this week's sketch image in the side bar. This will take you directly to the post where you can add your link. Please use a direct link to your card so the readers can easily find it.

CPS 116- Sponsored by Stamping Bella

This week's designs are sponsored by Stamping Bella :) The designers have a variety of images to share with you throughout the week and a great Stamping Bella prize for this week's randomly drawn winner.

CPS 116

CPS Designer Ideas

Thanks a Million
Designer: Sherry Wright

Stamping Bella stamp (Gardenbella) &Bellas Baubles
Dream Street papers
Pebbles Inc. chalks
Copic markers
Melissa Frances rub-on
Offray ribbon


Arigato
Designer: Kandis Smith

Supplies:
Stamps: Stamping Bella
ink: memories
gems; Hero Arts
patterned paper: Making Memories, KI Memories, Hero Arts
cardstock: Provo craft
stickers: Making Memories
ribbon: Micheals
button: Dress it up!
other: machine stitching

Happy Birthday

Designer Tami Mayberry

Supplies:

Stamp: Stamping Bella (Frizzybella)
Card stock Prism

Markers: Copic

Rub on greeting: Royal Brush

Flamenca Ketto
Designer Jeanne Streiff

Supplies:
Stamping Bella – Flamenca Ketto
***Prism Simply Smooth White
***Prism Prismatics White, Iced Orange, Frosted Orange, Razzleberry Dark
Tuxedo Black Memento
Copic markers, sewing machine, Glitter Bella Dots Bubble Gum (Stamping Bella)

We can't wait to see your version of this week's sketch. To share your design you can click on this week's sketch image in the side bar. This will take you directly to the post where you can add your link. Please use a direct link to your card so the readers can easily find it.

READER IDEAS - Week of 5/16/09

Please post a direct link to the page featuring your CPS116 inspired card below by Saturday May 23 at 8pm CST to be entered into this week's prize drawing. Be watching later in the week to see what one lucky reader will win.

(Please note: CPS reserves the right to remove any links not linking directly to a CPS inspired card)

This Week's Prize Winner!!!

This weeks prize winner via random drawing was:

35. ~ amy~

Congrats!

Please send your contact info through the email link on the left. 

Thanks to Debbie for this weeks prize!

CPS 115; Part 3

Butterfly Thinking of You

Designer Debbie Olson

Stamps: Tags for Spring, Around and About Sentiments (PaperTrey ink)
Cardstock: Sweet Blush (PaperTrey Ink), Neenah Natural White (Ellen Hutson, LLC)
Papers: Saturday and Sunday (Girl Friday Collection by Cosmo Cricket)
Inks: Hibiscus Burst (PTI), Terra Cotta (Adirondack), Kiwi Kiss (Stampin' Up)
Accessories: white silk ribbon, rhinestones (Ellen Hutson, LLC), buttons (PaperTrey Ink, Buttons Galore)
Tools: Plain Circle Nestability, Nested Flower, Scalloping Border (Spellbinders Paper Arts); Clear and Mint Spica Glitter Pens (Copic); 3/4" and 1-1/4" circle punches

Thinking of you

designer: Kandis Smith

supplies:
cardstock: Core'dinations
patterned paper: KI Memories, Scenic Route
ribbon: Chatterbox
button: Dress it up!
stamps: HEro Arts
ink: Memories
gems: Hero Arts

Happy

Designer Tami Mayberry

Supplies:

Card stock: **Prism Papers (White Linen)

Ribbon: Creative Impressions

Gems: Darice

Epoxy sticker: Sandylion

We can't wait to see your version of this week's sketch. To share your design you can click on this week's sketch image in the side bar. This will take you directly to the post where you can add your link. Please use a direct link to your card so the readers can easily find it.

Sponsor Giveaway - Debbie!

Special thanks to our very own sweetie, Debbie, for sharing a wonderful giveaway this week! Debbie has some wonderful goodies from JustRite Stampers to share.

a 2" wood stamper,

and the Celebrations Phrase set

Special thanks to Debbie Olson! Be sure to stop by her blog, and see what she's up to!

We can't wait to see your version of this week's sketch. To share your design you can click on this week's sketch image in the side bar. This will take you directly to the post where you can add your link. Please use a direct link to your card so the readers can easily find it.

CPS 115; Part 2

More CPS Designer Ideas for this week's sketch:

Happy Birthday

Designer Stacey Kingman

Supplies:
***Cardstock – Prism Prismatics (Sugar Cream)
Patterned Paper – My Mind’s Eye (Bloom & Grow – Bloom)
Ink – Ranger Distress Ink (Old Paper)
Rub-ons – Scenic Route, Doodlebug Designs
Scalloped shape – October Afternoon
Stickers – Martha Stewart
Gems – K & Co.
Other – thread

Happy Birthday
Designer Laura Williams

Supplies:
patterned paper - Carolee's Creations Adornit
buttons - Stampin' Up
stamp, ink, cardstock - Close To My Heart

Happy Day
designer Jeanne Streiff

Supplies:
Lizzie Anne Designs - Garden Inspirations, Everyday Sayings
***Prism Simply Smooth White
***Prism Prismatics White, Tawny Medium
Memento Tuxedo Black, Ranger Distress Ink Vintage Photo
Copic markers, sponge, sewing machine, Rick Rack (Offray), Gingham ribbon (May Arts), button

We can't wait to see your version of this week's sketch. To share your design you can click on this week's sketch image in the side bar. This will take you directly to the post where you can add your link. Please use a direct link to your card so the readers can easily find it.

This week's winner

This weeks winner via random drawing is:

14. erica 

Congrats! You've won 3 digital stamps of your choice from Sweet n Sassy Stamps. You can see those stamps here on the site. Please send you picks to us using the link in the sidebar and I'll get those right out. 

READER IDEAS - Week of 5/10/09

Please post a direct link to the page featuring your CPS115 inspired card below by Saturday May 16 at 8pm CST to be entered into this week's prize drawing. Be watching later in the week to see what one lucky reader will win.

(Please note: CPS reserves the right to remove any links not linking directly to a CPS inspired card)

We can't wait to see your version of this week's sketch. To share your design you can click on this week's sketch image in the side bar. This will take you directly to the post where you can add your link. Please use a direct link to your card so the readers can easily find it.

CPS115

Time for CPS Card Sketch #115 :) This week is one of our "sponsor free" weeks but as always there will still be an awesome prize :) Be sure to post your card link and check back Wednesday to see what you can win!

CPS 115

CPS Designer Ideas


Congrats rock on card!
designer- Charity Hassel
Supplies:
Patterned paper, postcard, rubon, diecut, ribbon, letters- Melissa Frances


PINK FLOWERS
Designer: Linda Beeson
Materials:
Cardstock
Patterned paper and flower sticker – Kissable and Twirls/Alissa Collection/Bo Bunny Press
Circle punch – Marvy
Rhinestone circle – Heidi Swapp
Lace paper border – SEI
Fiskars Apron Lace border punch
Tonic Paper Distresser

Thanks for being you!
Designer Kimber McGray
Supplies:
Core'dinations Cardstock
Patterned Paper: Chatterbox
Rubon: Melissa Frances
Ribbon: May Arts
Embossing: Provo Craft Cuttlebug and Crop-a-dile by We R Memory Keepers
Pins: Heidi Grace


Hi
Designer: Sherry Wright
Supplies"
Pink Paislee & Sassafras Lass papers
Sassafras Lass chipboard
Basic Grey alphabet
Making Memories button
vintage ribbon


We can't wait to see your version of this week's sketch. To share your design you can click on this week's sketch image in the side bar. This will take you directly to the post where you can add your link. Please use a direct link to your card so the readers can easily find it.