Sketch 121

Welcome to another fresh sketch here at Card Patterns! We hope you are all enjoying your weekend.

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One (1) winner from our participant list will receive a $10 Gift Certificate to the Whimsie Doodles Online Store. 

We're so excited to feature our new Guest Designer. Please join us in welcoming

Chunyuan Wu 

Dahlia Memories

I am so honored to be guest designer for Card Pattern Challenges sketch 121.  I discovered the amazing world of paper crafts a few months ago when I decided to help my preschooler make his valentines cards instead of buying.  I love the process of card making that helps bring out my inner creative spirit.   I love all aspects of paper crafts – color, pattern, embellishments, and techniques.  I am eclectic in my approach, and my styles vary from clean and simple to shabby chic.  Now, I have become a voracious reader of the online world of card making blogs. I feel so privileged to be part of this inspiring community!

Here's Chunyuan's take on the sketch. 

Here's our rocker designers who I think rocked this sketch!

Nina Brackett

Anja Curvers

Amy Tsuruta

Vanessa Menhorn

Tracy Schultz

We would love to see you participate! Simply link up your creation using the inlinkz box below. Please post a direct link only. Non-direct links may be deleted. To be eligible for the prize and for chance at being a guest designer, please link up your new creation by

Friday, July 1st at 11:59pm EST

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