Cath Edvalson
Who’s ready for some fun?
I’m always up for a good time, and I know you are, too, so let’s get this party rollin’!
In celebration of our new special issue, Go-to Sketches, the Paper Crafts Go-to Gals have got some fun up their sleeves, beginning with these inspiring projects from this ultra inspiring issue. Check it:
Soaring by to Say Hi Card by Betsy Veldman, p. 125
Thanks, Dad Card by Teri Anderson, p. 14
Nurture Today Card by Maren Benedict, p. 147
Brilliant Flowers Card by Kim Kesti, p. 96
Miss You Birdie Card by Jessica Witty, p. 147
Girly Girl Purse Card by Kim Hughes, p. 78
Since Go-to Sketches is all about gaining inspiration from a sketch, the Go-to Gals have not only posted the sketches from which these cards were created, but they’ve got a brand new project created just for you based on the same sketch. AND, they’ve asked five of their friends to do the same thing!
So, leave a comment here saying which of these projects inspire you the most and why, click on each of these links:
…then click on the five links of each of their friends. Visit all the blogs, gain a TON of inspiration and leave a comment on each blog for a chance to win one of three copies of Go-to Sketches. If you do the math as I have, that gives you 37 chances to win!
As in, leave a comment here + 6 comments on the Go-to Gals’ blogs + 30 comments on their friends’ blogs = 37 big chances!
The comment-to-win ends at midnight (MDT) on Wednesday, April 7, so you better get hoppin’!
Let the inspiration begin,
Cath
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April 6, 2010 at 4:13 am
Sharnee Torrents
This is completely AMAZING!!! As for the cards pictured here…. well i’m gob-smacked!!! Just completely awe inspiring!!! Love them all!!! thanks for the chance to win!
SMiles Sharnee :0)
April 6, 2010 at 4:33 am
Joy Meadows
Oh, what fun! I love all the sketches shown/ but the one with the three flowers is my favorite. Hope I can get around to all the blogs mentioned!
Thanks!
April 6, 2010 at 4:38 am
KeeKee
Love all of the cards, but especially the little birdie on Jessica’s! I’ll try to make it to the other 36 blogs to leave some love….
Thanks for the chance to win 🙂
April 6, 2010 at 4:53 am
Elise
My favorite is the “Soaring by to say hi” Card. It’s so cute! They’re all cute!
April 6, 2010 at 5:10 am
bestamped
I love bloghops 🙂 These cards are so amazing! Can’t wait to see much more of this goodness! better start hoppin’!!
April 6, 2010 at 5:17 am
Jeni
Besty’s card & sketch definately inspire me the most! I love this one and can’t wait to give it a try. To bad I have to go to work today 😦
April 6, 2010 at 5:26 am
Cathy Peper
I like Betsy’s card the best, probably because of the wonderful colors.
April 6, 2010 at 5:40 am
StampinCathy
All the projects are fabulous and so inspiring. I always have trouble doing a manly man card and I would have to say my fav is the Dad’s card. I just love the colors and details of this card. Can’t wait to hop along on this creative and inspiring blog hop. Thanks for a chance.
April 6, 2010 at 5:47 am
Nina
Wow, these cards are STUNNING!! The colors are so fresh, the details are so perfect….I’m getting really inspired now, got to go paper crafting (after the hopping, that is)! Thanks for sharing! ❤
//Nina
April 6, 2010 at 5:48 am
snarflemarfle
I love the Soaring by…card!! All the patterned papers really work on it!
April 6, 2010 at 5:54 am
Ginger
I love love love Betsy’s card! I makes me want to go in my art room and make something just as amazing
April 6, 2010 at 6:02 am
Andrea Vernagus
Oh the Soaring By to Say Hi card is just so darn cute! Just love everything about it!
April 6, 2010 at 6:03 am
Kelly
I like the “soaring by to say hi” card. I like how it uses the small pieces on it. I have tons of scrap papers from an album I am doing for my niece and I’ve been using the scraps to make cards. That one is perfect! I have a balloon punch I can dust off too for mine.
April 6, 2010 at 6:06 am
Jett
These are all fantastic! My fav is “Thanks Dad”. I always struggle with cards for our fav men so this is great inspiration.
Thanks!
April 6, 2010 at 6:14 am
Sue D
Great cards! I like Betsy’s the best–I like the colors she used and the use of squares is so versatile.
April 6, 2010 at 6:18 am
Helena Virpi
I like all of them but my favorite is the Girly Girl “purse”!
April 6, 2010 at 6:24 am
Donna Rinckel
Amazing cards and I bet the book is just as amazing. A must-have for any card maker. I like Betsy’s card. That layout always strikes me as fun.
April 6, 2010 at 6:25 am
Chriss Blagrave
Love them all, all are very inspiring, but I really am in awe of Betsy’s card. The squares, patterned papers, colours, balance and textures!
April 6, 2010 at 6:43 am
Julie Gilbert
Love these cards! If I don’t win a copy, I may just need to buy one!
April 6, 2010 at 6:46 am
Sarah M
What a fun hop! Loved seeing everyone’s work! So much great eye candy!
April 6, 2010 at 6:52 am
Go to Sketches Blog Hop «
[…] to be loads of inspiration. Maren Betsy Kim K. Jess Kim H. AND don’t forget to stop by the Paper Crafts Connection Blog to leave a comment for one more entry! Thanks for coming by and I hope you have a good time […]
April 6, 2010 at 6:53 am
pam bray
Love all the cards, but I especially like the Nuture Today Card and the use of a calendar and the Soar Up with the air balloons. Great cards!
April 6, 2010 at 6:58 am
Mary C.
What fun! I am loving these sketches!
April 6, 2010 at 7:00 am
JoAnn Burnham
Love all the cards. The little purse card is so cute. Great for a little girl. Great hop. Love seeing all the creative ideas. TFS
April 6, 2010 at 7:05 am
Tobey Shepherd
I love the first card, Soaring By To Say Hi!! very cute!! off to start hopping!!!
April 6, 2010 at 7:06 am
Betty-Ann
Love those button balloons, Betsy! Also love the wood grains on the Thanks Dad card…beautiful use of textures.
April 6, 2010 at 7:08 am
Eileen Bellomo
I am loving this blog hop, and am about half way through. I love everything I’ve seen so far; very inspirational indeed. I do have a weakness for that purse though!
Eileen in NYC
April 6, 2010 at 7:12 am
Regina M
These are ALL wonderful, but Kim’s and Betsey’s are my faves. Wonderful!
April 6, 2010 at 7:16 am
Kelly Massman
Beautiful cards! Love that top one!
April 6, 2010 at 7:22 am
Sue VanDeVusse
These samples are amazing! I love how there are many different interpretations. I must find this magazine!
April 6, 2010 at 7:23 am
Carolyn King
the Go To girls are fabulous! All are very inspiring. Cannot wait to hop around later tonight!
April 6, 2010 at 7:25 am
Stephanie Smith
I love the balloon card. The colors and whimsy. It’s just too cute. Thanks for the chance to win.
April 6, 2010 at 7:31 am
dawn
I love so may cards its hard to have just one. so I likke them alllllll!
April 6, 2010 at 7:33 am
Bonnie
I love Betsy card !! Love the colors , so very pretty . Off to check out some more.
April 6, 2010 at 7:43 am
Shannon M White
I can’t believe the amount of talent I’ve seen today. Those cards are wonderful!!!!
April 6, 2010 at 7:48 am
Mary Ashby
Wow, amazing! I think Betsy’s card stood out the most to me, but they are all fabulous!
April 6, 2010 at 7:57 am
Jessica B.
just finished with the hop! what awesome, fabulous projects on each and every blog!!! so fun!!!
April 6, 2010 at 7:58 am
Lucie Hale
This is so much fun. I’ve never done a blog hop, but will try this one for fun. I love the Soaring by Card the most, though they are all just gorgeous!
April 6, 2010 at 8:01 am
savannah O'Gwynn
WOW–just when I think I’ve seen it all and just mastered another technique/style–these Gals blow me away with their creativity! I wanna be like them:)
I love ALL of these cards! I can’t wait to get my copy of this mag! LOVE LOVE LOVE it:)
April 6, 2010 at 8:02 am
Julia Aston
These are all super wonderful cards – I love Jessica’s beautiful flowers with the text bg and pretty bling framing!
April 6, 2010 at 8:06 am
Michelle P
MY favorite is the Thank you card by Terri Anderson. I love the woodgrain paper and the cool color combo.
April 6, 2010 at 8:10 am
Melissa Aguiar
I love them all! I love the Soaring By to Say Hi card by Betsy Veldman. This magazine will be a great inspiration, cannot wait to get a copy! TY!
April 6, 2010 at 8:11 am
Bridget N
LOVE the hot air balloon (buttons!!) card – so cute!
April 6, 2010 at 8:18 am
ArlaMo
Loving Kim’s card and all the bright colors!
April 6, 2010 at 8:20 am
Vel
I’m inspired by everything but the nurture today card makes me want to run home right now and make something just like it. I’m totally into kraft paper these days!
April 6, 2010 at 8:22 am
Marla
Oooh, this issue looks like a stunner!! Love the polka dot/birdie card and the sweet purse. Such fun! Off to check the other blogs. . . .
April 6, 2010 at 8:26 am
Lori B
Really loving Teri’s Thanks Dad card. The layout is great and that woodgrain look is so fun. Thanks for showcasing all these talented people!!!
April 6, 2010 at 8:27 am
Paper Crafts Magazine Blog Hop! — sideoats + scribbles
[…] and Paper Crafts “Go to Girl” Teri asked me if I’d like to play along in the Go to Gals and Friends Blog Hop celebrating the publication of the magazine — I am so […]
April 6, 2010 at 8:34 am
Barbie
Love the little hot air balloons so cute!!
April 6, 2010 at 8:36 am
Kim M
I love seeing different takes on sketches, this will be awesome!
April 6, 2010 at 8:37 am
Rona
This is definitely a must have book!! I love the blog hops with so many different styles using one sketch!! Great idea!!
April 6, 2010 at 8:46 am
Nicole Maki
These cards are all amazing!
Thanks for a chance to win Go-to Sketches.
April 6, 2010 at 8:48 am
Michelle Salazar
Those cards are lovely and so creative. . . off to do some hopping! Who needs a clean house!
April 6, 2010 at 8:48 am
Patti
Hard choice!! all the sketches are amazing and each artists’ “take” on them is fantastic!! My favorite “Go-to-Gal” sketch would have to be Betsy!! I love the versatility of this sketch. It makes me want to dig into my paper stash like never before!!
Great job Paper Crafts and all the participants you inspire me : )!
Patti
April 6, 2010 at 8:55 am
Joyce Casaldi
Beautiful cards!
April 6, 2010 at 8:57 am
Marsha
Love those cute clouds and the button hot air balloons. Ideas like show me possibilities of how to add elements to stamped images.
April 6, 2010 at 8:57 am
Sherrie C.
All of the cards are wonderful and inspirational!! Every sketch that I have seen so far are awesome!! I know I need this book on my desk! 🙂
April 6, 2010 at 9:00 am
Daniela
I love Betsy’s card because I love clouds and it’s just so adorable.
April 6, 2010 at 9:01 am
Samantha T.
Amazing work! They’re all inspirational for different reasons. I love how Jessica built a card around a piece of flair, and how Betsy used stamped images over a paper pieced background. Fantastic!
April 6, 2010 at 9:13 am
Charlotte armstrong
Oh I can’t believe I stumbled across this blog hop! I love the cards shown and I am so inspired to get scrapping!!! Thank you for all of the beautiful cards!
April 6, 2010 at 9:15 am
Pam
What wonderful inspiration! Lovely projects. I’m off to look at all the others!
April 6, 2010 at 9:17 am
Niki Estes
Neat cards from all the ladies, but my favorite is Betsy’s card. I love the squares of patterned papers and the balloons and clouds layered over them!
April 6, 2010 at 9:23 am
Patty C
I’m new to this site and it is wonderful – so many great ideas!
Bet the book is fantastic.
April 6, 2010 at 9:24 am
Winter
Beautiful cards! I can’t wait to get a copy of the magazine! 🙂
April 6, 2010 at 9:26 am
Carol
The one that leapt at me was the card by Betsy. It has some of my very favorite elements, sqaures, inked edges and bright buttons. The balloon idea is so cute, I am lifting that today !
April 6, 2010 at 9:30 am
Ashley N Newell
This is so exciting! I’ve been looking for the magazine everywhere and I’m going to a couple more places today. YAY PC!! 🙂
April 6, 2010 at 9:30 am
Marilyn
LOVE all of the cards. I think the card by Maren inspires me because it is monochromatic–shows me how you can use just one color and make such an amazing card with layers and ink. Love it!
April 6, 2010 at 9:33 am
Shanon Gibson
I love Jessica Witty’s card! Thanks for the great inspiration.
April 6, 2010 at 9:33 am
debbie susee
I really like the “Miss You Birdie” card. It’s different from anything I would come up with so it’s fun to think about. And I love flair. 🙂
April 6, 2010 at 9:38 am
Rhonda Miller
Wow, these look like some great sketches. I can’t wait to see all the inspiration.
April 6, 2010 at 9:39 am
Shelly B
The rush of inspiration of “I want to make that card!” came from the Say Hi card by Betsy Velman. Love the tiles of paper!
April 6, 2010 at 9:41 am
conniemelancon
First I LOVED the blog hop! So many beautiful projects and sketches. It was hard to pick just one…….for me I would pick Teri’s because it is “simple” but can still make it detailed.
April 6, 2010 at 9:44 am
Amy B.
All of the projects and sketches that I’ve seen so far are incredibly inspiring. Some times I get overwhelmed with all the possibilities!! I really like the ‘thank you Dad’ card – I sometimes have more trouble getting inspired to make cards for men. I get caught up in my flowers and ribbons and girly embellishments. Though all the cards are wonderful! Can’t wait to go visit all the other blogs. Thanks for so much fun and for the changes to win!!
April 6, 2010 at 9:48 am
Marijane
Wheeeeeeew! Blog hopping for 3 hours (including a coffee break and happy link detours), 36 or so comments, and I have seen them all. I can officially say that, though all were darling, my favorite has to be Wendy Vecchi’s take on Kim Hughes’ sketch. It’s amazing and her special touches are all over that purse. Look forward to your book with more ideas like these!
April 6, 2010 at 9:49 am
Tanis
GORGEOUS creations!! And I have to pick just one?? I’ll pick Teri’s – the colours are RIGHT up my alley 🙂
April 6, 2010 at 9:51 am
Lori Barnett
All the card are amazing!! I love how fresh they look. I can’t wait to hop over to all the other blogs and see each and every creation.
April 6, 2010 at 9:52 am
Helen F.
All of these cards are simply amazing! I am always so inspired by anything Betsy does and her card here is NO exception. Love that girl’s creativity and sense of color! Thanks for the fun ~ off to hop hop hop :o)
April 6, 2010 at 9:52 am
Liz in MO
I have just gotten this amazing book, Love it.
April 6, 2010 at 9:54 am
Tessa
I love all the cards, but especially the one with the hot air balloons! Gorgeous!
April 6, 2010 at 9:55 am
Jennifer Moore
What fun cards. I’m having fun hopping.
April 6, 2010 at 9:58 am
Jennifer D.
I love the little ruffle on Kim H’s card. 🙂
April 6, 2010 at 10:00 am
Stephanie Johnson
I love the miss you birdie card. The colors & shapes inspire me 🙂 The hot air balloon one is a close second!
April 6, 2010 at 10:05 am
Sole`
I love the mother’s day card. The colors are non-traditional but so bright and cheerful. Love it!
April 6, 2010 at 10:14 am
Julie in Edmonds
I’m inspired! I really am! I think my fave in this batch is the first one . I love that it’s a great way to use all of those beautiful little scraps that I hoard for “just the right project”. 🙂
April 6, 2010 at 10:16 am
Lisa Forsythe
My favorite card is Betsy’s soaring by to say hi card…. I literally gasped when I saw it!!
April 6, 2010 at 10:52 am
Angela
So much inspiration, so little time! Thank you for this awesome blog treat.
April 6, 2010 at 11:09 am
Summer Braxton
jiminey crickets!! Who else but Maren can my all Kraft look so classy. Great job from everyone.
April 6, 2010 at 11:16 am
Amy
Great cards! Off to check out the other blogs!
April 6, 2010 at 11:16 am
Christina
Jessica Witty’s card is adorable!
April 6, 2010 at 11:21 am
Toni Storie
Love Maren’s monochromatic card. It inspires me the most, as I have that stamp set in my craft room and it hasn’t received the love it truly deserves!!! I need to get to it!
April 6, 2010 at 11:27 am
Jingle
These are so great! I am loving the cards I am seeing by the girls!!!
April 6, 2010 at 11:29 am
Tiffany Heilman
love these fabulous cards. I am most inspired by Betsy’s card. Love the square background mixed with clouds.
April 6, 2010 at 11:36 am
Mustangkayla
How fun!
April 6, 2010 at 11:39 am
carrie
These cards are adorable!!!
April 6, 2010 at 11:58 am
Jennifer
I’m lovin’ the purse sketch.
April 6, 2010 at 12:07 pm
Angy Hughes
Love the sketches. Can’t wait to see more.
April 6, 2010 at 12:10 pm
No Food Dietician
This is so awesome! I’m so glad I found this site and this great network of blogs. Thanks!
April 6, 2010 at 12:20 pm
audra
loooove those cards!! i love working with sketches!!
April 6, 2010 at 12:22 pm
Lupe Rocamora
I just love the Girly Girl purse card. It is so adorable.
April 6, 2010 at 12:39 pm
Nancy M
I’ve just finished Maren’s portion and the different takes on her sketch show the stamping personality of each of her friends, which is what I love about this craft. Of the above cards/layouts, Betsy’s is the most inspiring to me. I always appreciate the chance to use a multitude of patterned paper in the background.
April 6, 2010 at 12:54 pm
Marla H.
Love the paper quilted look baby card and the purse card was adorable. I need to give some of that paper quilting a try!!
April 6, 2010 at 12:56 pm
Karla
I love all the sketches but would probably use the sketch by Betsy most often. Mainly because I can change up the patterned paper for any occasion, theme or type of card. It is also a great card for using up scraps of patterned paper. I also really liked the card by Teri – the curved lines are a nice change.
April 6, 2010 at 1:03 pm
Jen R
The hop sounds like a lot of fun…thanks!!
April 6, 2010 at 1:05 pm
Sharon Gullikson
Soaring by to say hi is great. The squares look like the countryside when you are up in a hot air balloon!
April 6, 2010 at 1:05 pm
Lauraline
I love all the cards, I can’t wait to see this issue!
April 6, 2010 at 1:05 pm
tape
How can I choose? Well, if you insist, maybe the “Thanks, Dad” card by Teri Anderson. Love the wood grain, the rounded corners and the earthy colours!
April 6, 2010 at 1:14 pm
Sherri Thompson
I love all of the cards, but I just think Betsy’s hot air balloons are adorable! So excited to have a whole book of card sketches-they’re my absolute favorite idea books! Thanks for the giveaway.
April 6, 2010 at 1:28 pm
betty lou
Wow. The blog hop was amazing! So many talented ladies! Pick a favorite? So hard! They were all great, but I loved Betsy’s card and sketch. Thanks for the chance to win!
April 6, 2010 at 1:40 pm
Nancy in Baltimore
I love the first card- The balloon with buttons! It’s just so creative!
April 6, 2010 at 1:54 pm
Cheri Mosgrove
Wow! So much inspiration! I’m a HUGE fan of Betsy’s work, so I have to say her card is my favorite! 🙂
April 6, 2010 at 2:21 pm
Shelly B
I’m back to comment again! Just got back from the hop a little bit ago…. inspiration galore! That was fun -thanks!
April 6, 2010 at 2:23 pm
Cathy
Lots of fun ideas here and on the blog hop!
April 6, 2010 at 2:23 pm
Vera Yates
I love Besty’s card. Her color combo and her little clouds are awesome. So inspiring!
April 6, 2010 at 2:26 pm
Charity
Well now! I’m torn be Soaring and the Thanks card. I love the clouds and stamped balloons, but I’m inspired by the geometric designs and the Flair too. It’s inspiration overload I tell ya!
April 6, 2010 at 2:35 pm
Karey
Jessica’s card is the one that would help me in making my own card.
But I purchase many of Betsy’s cause I can’t make them on my own.
April 6, 2010 at 2:37 pm
Jennifer Post
OMG the lil birdie one is my fave! I am using that idea for my best friend that lives about a thousand iles away! also loving the hot air balloons on the card, what an awesome card layout that is!
April 6, 2010 at 2:37 pm
Cynthia B.
oh wow! These are ALL wonderful, but the one makes me go “ooo!” is Betsy’s card w/ the hot-air balloon buttons. Fabulous!!
Thanks so much for the inspiration!
April 6, 2010 at 2:43 pm
Diana
the purse card sure is cute!
April 6, 2010 at 2:55 pm
debbi
I love them all, but Betsy’s really grabbed me. But my gd would love the purse card.
April 6, 2010 at 2:56 pm
Marlene Verhulst
Wow all the cards are gorgeous, but I especially love Betsy’s card, I am gonna be inspired tonite and make one that looks maybe half as purty…..:)
April 6, 2010 at 3:00 pm
Debbie G
I love all the cards but I especially like the hot air balloon card.
April 6, 2010 at 3:10 pm
Diane S.
I love these cards-and would love to get a copy of this mag!!!
April 6, 2010 at 3:13 pm
CKH in Tulsa
Betsy’s “Soaring by” card is precious and I like how the buttons pull out the colors in the background paper sky.
April 6, 2010 at 3:14 pm
Sandi
I love the boutton balloons. What a great idea.
April 6, 2010 at 3:27 pm
Sally
Really must get my hands on this publication! Great card!
April 6, 2010 at 3:32 pm
Bernice
Really cute cards! Thanks for the inspiration.
April 6, 2010 at 3:32 pm
Kara
Betsy’s sketch is the most like my personal style, but I’m excited to try all the sketches and stretch my limits. Thanks for a fun blog hop (although my dishes didn’t get done because of it. Oh well, there’s always tomorrow…)
April 6, 2010 at 3:33 pm
Nancy L.
wow, these cards are amazing!! hard to choose a fave! but love all of them!
April 6, 2010 at 3:36 pm
Jennyfer L.
Absolutely fantastico cards!!! Thansk for sharing.
April 6, 2010 at 3:39 pm
Rachel S
Thanks for the LOADS of inspiration you provided for us today! Love all these sketches and card ideas from everyone.
April 6, 2010 at 3:41 pm
Kristi B.
It’s a really tough choice since they are all so cute! Betsy’s Soaring By card is very creative & I love that it can be made using scraps. 🙂
April 6, 2010 at 3:49 pm
Jenny McGee
You want me to pick a favorite on al these blogs, WOW that is impossible. Lot’s of great inspiration. A few of my favorite sketches are Betsy’s, Teri’s and Kim H’s purse sketch. But, all of these ladies have outdone themselves with the beautiful cards they have made. Thanks for the fun and inspiring blog hop.
April 6, 2010 at 4:11 pm
Wendy
I love Betsy’s soaring card here! There are some very talented people! Thanks for the great ideas! I’m going to have to check this issue out, never seen one before!!
April 6, 2010 at 4:43 pm
DeniseB
Very fun blog hop and tons of great ideas! I even bookmarked a couple of blogs that I want to be sure to check back often! Thanks for all the inspiration, ladies!
DeniseB
April 6, 2010 at 4:45 pm
Sharon D
I love the dramatic colors of Kim Kesti’s card–so springy!
April 6, 2010 at 4:46 pm
Christine
Love all the sketches and cards. It’s hard to pick a favourite. I think it’s that Thanks Dad card because I need inspiration for masculine cards and this one is beautiful!
April 6, 2010 at 4:56 pm
KimR
They are all gorgeous, but I really love Maren’s card. It is so simple and elegant.
April 6, 2010 at 4:57 pm
Barb M.
I like the brilliant flowers card. I am a lover of bright colors! Thanks for a chance to win!
April 6, 2010 at 5:14 pm
Ruth Ann Landry
Such eye candy and a fun bloghop, too. I think I am most drawn to Marin’s..I like the natural elements .
April 6, 2010 at 5:14 pm
Chloe Schmitt
Blog hopping is everywhere atm but I am certain this’ll be the most inspiring! I love Betsy’s card – so sweet and classic, but I also love how Jessica used the Flair birdie on her card. Thanks for a chance To win your awesome mag!
April 6, 2010 at 5:20 pm
Erika M
This is perhaps one of the greatest blog hops – I have loved all of fabulous cards that I’ve seen today!
April 6, 2010 at 5:37 pm
Jody M
WOW, this has been fantastic and it is so hard to choose which sketch insprired me the most. I love them all, but I have been wanting to do a purse card forever and so I appreciate Kim H’s card and the way her teams take on her sketch.
April 6, 2010 at 5:48 pm
Karen B.
Oooh, that birdy brad sitting ontop of the branch is the best!!! I really love Kim’s team of purses as well, so many inspiring cards.
April 6, 2010 at 5:50 pm
Amber R.
Sounds like fun! I love the Soaring by to Say Hi Card by Betsy Veldman! Can’t wait to see more fun cards and projects from the other ladies!
April 6, 2010 at 7:03 pm
Kim B.
I love all of the cards, but the little birdy on the branch just sold that card to me!!! Can’t wait to get this!!! Great job!! On to the other blogs to continue the inspiration!
April 6, 2010 at 7:04 pm
Gwen Y.
Soaring by…..love it! Love the colors, the squares for background, the button hot air balloons….everything!!! It is pretty and adorable all at the same time.
April 6, 2010 at 7:05 pm
dahlhousedesigns
Absolutely FABULOUS cards! Not just here but at all the blogs. Amazingly talented ladies!
lisa a.
April 6, 2010 at 7:11 pm
Brittney Aldous
I love the one with buttons as balloons. Super cute!
April 6, 2010 at 7:43 pm
Melinda Wilson
I love the Soaring By to Say Hi because I love buttons!
April 6, 2010 at 7:50 pm
Marcy H.
Love all the cards!! So hard to choose just one Fav. !!! Thanks for the chance to win this awesome sketch magazine….
April 6, 2010 at 8:05 pm
heather garl
I like the design and colors on Betsy’s card….very cute cards ladies!
April 6, 2010 at 8:14 pm
Fika
What a fabulous cards.. my fave is Betsy’s card.. totally awesome using buttons as hot air balloon.. WOOOW!! I would love to have this magz.. 🙂
April 6, 2010 at 8:20 pm
joanne b
My favorite card is the “Miss You” with the bird on the tree branch. This little birdie looks so ‘lonely.’
April 6, 2010 at 8:23 pm
Hannah
Those cards are absolutely amazing! Wow! The Soaring by with the buttons is just adorable!
April 6, 2010 at 8:30 pm
Jennifer Hansen
I love the squares Betsy used on her card.
April 6, 2010 at 8:33 pm
Kari Linder
All of the cards are awesome and inspiring! But my favorite was Betsy’s with the quilt pattern in the card layout – it’s a great way to use papers and scraps – which I always have a TON of! Thanks!
April 6, 2010 at 8:40 pm
jengd
I looked at ACMoore for this mag today- no dice. They don’t carry Papercrafts at all. 😦 Michaels sometime later this week. I love the button balloons- I can’t wait to dive in and see more!
April 6, 2010 at 8:40 pm
Romaine
Love Betsy’s card with the colours and patterns. Love Maren’s with the shape and the tree; love Kim H’s w/ the patterns and the adorable purse shape! Well-done to all Go-To Gals!!! They really are all awesome!
April 6, 2010 at 8:42 pm
Eva
These are gorgeous cards, but I just adore Betsy’s card…the colors are gorgeous!
April 6, 2010 at 8:43 pm
Fern
Gorgeous Cards! Such sweet inspiration for me! Thank you SO MUCH! I love to hop along too 🙂
April 6, 2010 at 8:56 pm
Lotti Bosko
Sooo cute and very timely for those of us in need of creative inspiration! Thanks =)
April 6, 2010 at 8:56 pm
Pai
wow, would love to win a copy of that great sketch issue! what inspiration!
April 6, 2010 at 9:02 pm
Eleanor
There are really beautiful projects! Loved the blog hop and hopefully will be able to find the book.
April 6, 2010 at 9:03 pm
Heather Ippolito
Love, love the birdie “Miss you” card– so sweet.
April 6, 2010 at 9:23 pm
Nat Simard
I love the Father’s Day card. I think it is the faux bois background that really does it for me.
April 6, 2010 at 9:27 pm
Tara Prince
Oh my gosh that was a lot of inspiration! I am definitely going back to check out those blogs! I loved every single sketch shown but my favorite was the purse sketch and card by Kim Hughes! Thanks so much for the fabulous hop!!
April 6, 2010 at 9:30 pm
Pam Herold
Wow! What a lot of inspiration to take in! Thanks for the hop!
April 6, 2010 at 9:58 pm
Heaney
fab cards. i love kim’s briliant flowers…er…bcoz i am a flower addict and the bright cheery colours so attract me.
been to all the blogs..super amazing talented crafters!
April 6, 2010 at 10:02 pm
Debbie G
What wonderful ideas from very talented ladies….
April 6, 2010 at 10:15 pm
tgmagazine
These are all great! I think I love the girly girl purse the best though. Heather
April 6, 2010 at 10:19 pm
Lauri Buck
For some reason I can’t see the 1st 2 cards on this blog, but of those I can see, I like Marin’s card best I love blog hops, but so much for getting to bed early tonight!
April 6, 2010 at 10:32 pm
Linda B.
Oh, I adore the balloon card.! Up, up and away, in my beautiful balloon! Who wouldn’t want to soar in that pretty colorful sky (with polka dots too), and those buttons Betsy used are just too darn cute.
April 7, 2010 at 12:36 am
suezie howard
I just love Betsy’s card – love anything kind of ‘patchwork’ so that’s why it gets my vote – super cute!
April 7, 2010 at 12:51 am
Debbie B
I really like all the cards, but my favorite is the mother’s day card with the flowers on it. Everybody did a super job and I hope I can get around to all the blogs before Thursday. Thanks for the opportunity to win.
April 7, 2010 at 1:25 am
Wendy Todd
Loving this blog hop! So much inspiration! My fave of the go-to gals’ cards is Kim Kesti’s. I love how she’s taken quite a simple sketch and layered it up to perfection. The bright colors work SO well together and those flowers are just so yummy! Can’t wait to try this sketch myself!
April 7, 2010 at 1:30 am
Amber R.
Loved all the Go To Gals and Friends cards! Thanks for sharing everyone!
April 7, 2010 at 1:53 am
Tejal
I so want to win this issue. I love the card by Besty..and the other..oh my God, such inspiration…breath-taking and mindblowing..
I’m still swooning!
Tejal
April 7, 2010 at 6:34 am
Ally
Well, after playing with just one of the sketches, I know I want MORE! 🙂 Great job on the special issue!
April 7, 2010 at 8:59 am
Christine Ousley
Amazing work by all but I think the card that gave me the most inspiration is Soaring by to say Hi card. I love those photo corners and I love that she used all of those little scraps of paper for the background. So sweet. I am really excited about this latest book. Can’t wait to get a copy of my own. Hope I win one!!
xoxo, Christine
April 7, 2010 at 9:01 am
JenMarie
Oh I love Kim’s girly girl purse!!
April 7, 2010 at 9:32 am
Stephanie
The one that inspires me most is the purse card. It reminds me that I need to step out of my comfort zone every once in a while! 🙂
April 7, 2010 at 9:44 am
Lillian Child
It’s all about inspiration – and WOW – there’s a ton of it on this blog post. Loving all the art and creativity!
April 7, 2010 at 10:23 am
Karen Kuschel
That’s a tough one, but I think I’m inspired most by the Dad’s card by Teri. It’s difficult to find just the right cards for the men in our life and this one definitely hits the mark. Can’t wait to hop on to all the blogs. Thanks for the fabulous inspiration and the chance to win this great magazine 🙂
April 7, 2010 at 10:34 am
Sandra
WOW! Love the cards.
Sandra
April 7, 2010 at 11:49 am
Chris S.
These things are never easy choices! Every project shows inspiration and creativeness. I especially like Betsy’s card. I can see myself trying that one.
April 7, 2010 at 12:27 pm
Mary Schmidt
I want to try the Birdhouse! It was done with the purse inspiration. Interesting to step out of the box, do something different but still using the inspiration sketch.
April 7, 2010 at 12:58 pm
Janet
What a fun and inspiring idea – and we get a chance to win.
April 7, 2010 at 1:18 pm
Angela Fehr
I absolutely LOVE Betsy’s hot air balloons – the colours, patchwork, button balloons, are all wonderful!
April 7, 2010 at 2:11 pm
Becs Attwood
I’m late to the party but having a great time hopping around! I love the vibrant colours & shapes in Kim Kesti’s card.
April 7, 2010 at 2:27 pm
cards4ever
Great cards. Theses sketches are sure going to inspire all of us.
April 7, 2010 at 3:00 pm
Veronica Z
All of these cards are SUPER cute, but my fav is the “Soaring by to say Hi” card!
April 7, 2010 at 3:04 pm
Immi
I think I like the grid the best. I’m really drawn to grids.
April 7, 2010 at 4:28 pm
Lety Kalmikov
So much inspiration! But my fav has to be the Dad card…it’s always a challenge for me to make masculine cards. Thanks so much for the chance to win!
April 7, 2010 at 5:24 pm
elisa
i like the soaring by card. it reminds me of a quilt and i like that the greeting can be for anyone. i perfect card for any occasion.
April 7, 2010 at 5:40 pm
Wendy
Brilliant flowers inspire me.
April 7, 2010 at 6:15 pm
Cindi
I really like Betsy Veldman’s card with the 3 x3 grid. It’s fun to use patterned paper scraps and the photo corners add a fun new touch!
April 7, 2010 at 6:33 pm
Heather
So glad you have published a sketches issue! Sketches have saved me from scrappers block countless times!
April 7, 2010 at 8:24 pm
Vianna
I cant pick just one …. and since my local store doesnt carry the publication, winning a copy would be GREAT!
April 7, 2010 at 8:29 pm
Jessica Stockmeyer
So cool. Love the whole idea of using the sketch for a non-card item. I enjoy altering things…last non card I made is a scrapbook page.
April 7, 2010 at 9:16 pm
Kim Barnett
This is going to be very difficult, but I do like the first card with the button balloons soaring. I have a soft spot for buttons and if I can find a new way to incorporate them into more creations it’s gotta be a winner for me. Thanks for sharing such great ideas—I can’t wait to dive into the new sketches magazine!!!!!!
April 7, 2010 at 9:46 pm
cjs
I’m still ‘hopping’ – really fun blog hop! Great inspiration – such beautiful craftiness!
April 7, 2010 at 9:49 pm
Haidee
I know thta you said pick one BUT I like them all!!
April 8, 2010 at 3:35 am
Janet
What a delightful set! Your touches are so delicate – love them!
April 8, 2010 at 8:39 am
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April 8, 2010 at 10:36 am
jen shears
These are all such inspiring people! I’ve really been loving Betsy’s style & color combo- if only I could replicate!! 🙂
April 8, 2010 at 6:23 pm
Michelle
Love the cards!
April 9, 2010 at 8:54 am
LeanneOver
All the blogs were new to me! I don’t take time to do this blog hopping often enough. I loved the orange/blue color combo on Maren’s card, the gathered fabric on Heidi VL’s card and the simple / clean take on Betsy V’s card. Really there was enough deliciousness there to keep me coming back for weeks of peeps. Thanks for the chance to win!
April 9, 2010 at 8:57 am
Heidi Gore
I don’t recall ever being on these blogs before. Thanks for the heads up and more creative people to scope out. Here’s the one that spoke to me most http://kimberlykesti.typepad.com/
April 9, 2010 at 9:21 am
Flower
Love these sketches! Having my morning coffee at work and going to go through them all !!!
April 9, 2010 at 1:47 pm
shannon
My favorite was Karen Hughes….cause I am a MAJOR purse person…so I LOVED her card.
April 9, 2010 at 1:57 pm
Nanci
Just discovered this wonderful web site and blog! I can tell already I will be spending all of my extra and maybe not so extra time here! The creativity is wonderful and truly helps fuel the motivation! Would love to write more but my fingers are itchin to go and make some of the fantastic new card layouts I have seen here! Keep up the good work! Will be back and soon!
April 9, 2010 at 3:53 pm
Judy
What great card ideas! Love all the cards and the inspiration you can get for your own and definetly love all the goodies that we can win also. Thanks for the opportunity to win the awesome magazine and other things.
April 10, 2010 at 12:29 am
Ginger
I love all the cards. Kim Kesti’s Mother’s Day card inspires me to do something special to honor Mom this year. She’s 83 and lives with us. This has been a tough year. She recently lost her sister. Mom had 7 sisters who were her best friends. She’s lost them all now. I’ve been doing papercrafts with Mom (who has some dementia and memory issues) to keep her engaged. I think the bright colors have inspired her to get back to a favorite, long time hobby – sewing. She’s making a pinwheel quilt. Each square has a flower in the middle of the pinwheel. I think I’ll make special cards for Mom, my daughter and my 3 sisters and perhaps a few cousins who are surely missing their mother’s – inspired by Kim – and Mom’s quilts. A card with a quilt block and perhaps a flower that actually spins like a pinwheel! The cards will have extra special meaning this year. Thanks Kim!
April 10, 2010 at 9:54 am
bluemoon
I just found this site from Jennifer’s blog! Looking for some mojo, great creations!
April 10, 2010 at 7:33 pm
Dayna Johnson
I first noticed Betsy Veldman in the photo on the PaperCrafts blog because she has such a cute haircut. I was very inspired by looking at her blog. Thanks for sharing!
April 12, 2010 at 4:03 am
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