October 09 Release Week Challenges!

[Vervegirl]

It's time for another Verve-tastic release!

We'll, be releasing seven new stamp sets at our release party {this Friday night, October 23 @ 9PM Eastern}
and we're so excited to share the new designs with you! The Verve Diva sneak peeks start Tuesday morning on the {Verve Blog}, so be sure to tune in!

In the meantime, I thought we'd have a little fun and throw a few sketch challenges your way this week. Are you on board? Well, lets' get started!!!


The rules:

• Make 5 new cards with the provided sketches
• Upload to your SCS gallery with the proper keyword
• Post your links in the We Are the Champions thread by the deadline
• Verve Stamps are NOT required, but we love to see 'em. You can even try out our free digi stamp set, if you'd like.
• Feel free to substitute shapes, the sketches are just an idea starter.
• Have fun!!!!

Deadline: The deadline for prize drawings will be 6:00 PM Eastern time on Friday, October 23.

Prizes: One participant from each challenge will win a stamp set of their choice.
One Grand Prize winner (who participates in each challenge and post their links to the We are the Champions thread) will receive our entire new release!

I've made a printable pdf of all five challenges. Just right click the link below and save the PDF to your hard drive. I'll also add it as an attachment in case that works better for you.

October 2009 Release Week Challenges Download (PDF)

Winners will be announced during our Release Party on Friday, October 23.

[Vervegirl]

Challenge Keyword: OCT09A

My Sample: It should show in the little thumnail below. I tried uploading to my gallery several times, but it's not working. The card uses images from the free digi set we're offering this week. Thanks!
ETA: Here's the link to my card in the gallery: Winter Mittens

[Vervegirl]

Challenge Keyword: OCT09B

My Sample: Celebrate this Life {a sneaky peek at the new Believe set}

[Vervegirl]

Challenge Keyword: OCT09C

My Sample: Blessed Christmas {a sneaky peek at the new Blessed Christmas}

[Vervegirl]

Challenge Keyword: OCT09D

My Sample: Holly Jolly {a sneaky peek at the new Holly Jolly set}

[Vervegirl]

Challenge Keyword: OCT09E

My Sample: Happy Holidays {a sneaky peek at the new O Christmas Tree set}

[va.sunshine]

awesome sketches Julee, this is going to a fun filled week! *~*

[whiterockmama]

It's going to be a busy week...I see a few late nights in my future LOL! Great sketches, Julee. Can't wait to start.

[Scraphappily]

Awesome sketches........... Julee you are so darned talented, those brains cells must just be hopping around so much with all these wonderful sketches. I am excited!

[starbucks_stamper]

This is my first time so looking forward to it. I have one Verve set and will see how many different looks I can get

[sara henton]

Very fun!! And with the mitten stamps...WOOOHOO

[Humma]

This will be my first time playing along...I am determined to get all 5 done :>)!!

[jjessa00]

Thanks for the free digital images!! Great sketches too... can't wait to start creating!

[Army08Love]

can't wait to play! these are fabulous sketches

[Happy Now]

Oh, wow! I LOVE Verve Release Week! These sketches look awesome!! And thanks for the amazing digital items as well.. Wahoo!

So sorry to hear you're sick! Hopefully a little release week fun will be just what you need!

[whiterockmama]

I couldn't open the PDF file....is it operator error....?

[whiterockmama]

Never mind, operator error - ugh! Got them and am ready to go

[Julia M]

I love these sketches. It's raining here in Northern California, so this is the perfect day to craft.

[vdutchr]

Amazing sketches! My favorite! Off to stamp--thanks!

[MrsGCB]

Great images! Thanks so much for the freebies. Hope you like what I come up with!

[cullenwr]

Thanks, Julee, for a fun week of sketch challenges and for the adorable, free digi set! I had so much fun playing with the mitten image! WINTER WISHES

[creatingisfun]

fun fun, I just finished one

[hbrown]

Ooooooohhhhhhhh these look like FUN sketches and challenges!!!! Oh let this work day be over soon so I can go home and play!!!!!

[debbiemom23cs]

Really cool sketches!

[rabogner]

Thanks for the wonderful sketches and the fabulous digi set! Love it... I finished them all. You can see them HERE

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you can also see them all in one place if you prefer on my blog HERE

[dougnat]

workin' workin' workin'!

[redlynny]

Here's mine!!

Winter's Wonders

[stamp bug]

ooohhh looks like fun...hope to have time to join in...I have a few verve stamps to play with now...

[creatingisfun]

Originally Posted by rabogner

Thanks for the wonderful sketches and the fabulous digi set! Love it... I finished them all. You can see them HERE

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you can also see them all in one place if you prefer on my blog HERE

wow, you did them all already, how kool!

[craftycaro]

Such fun sketches Julee...hope to work on them soon!

[woodwinds]

Such great sketches, Julee! I now know what I'm doing for the rest of the evening.

[creatingisfun]

2 down, 3 more to go

[Vervegirl]

Everyone's cards look fantastic so far! You GO, girls!!!!


I just uploaded my sneaky peeky sample for sketch C...
Blessed Christmas

[ravengirl]

I just adore Verve sketches!! I think the sketches make the cards, kwim? I have finished two cards and am heading upstairs to work on a third!!!

[cullenwr]

It's nearly 2 AM in VA but had to finish my 3rd card using the free digi images: PAIR OF MITTENS

[babitoons]

These are great sketches, I can't wait to play along!

[starbucks_stamper]

It's like once you start working on the sketches, it is hard to stop! I love having them all on one sheet!

[cullenwr]

Here is my 4th sketch CARD.

[JenMarie]

I LOVE the mittens!!!

[brandilovesctmh]

I loved working with these sketches ~ the colors inspired me too! Thanks so much for the free digi set and the sketches!

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Pizza Box to hold the cards