So- the only thing I can say is I hope you'll check back for news now & then in case we do!

I can't believe it's come down to this- our final sketch! Thank you all for sticking with us these past several years. You mean the world to us!

Broni Holcombe: Splashes of Watercolor
I’m a mother to 2 beautiful daughters, and a Nana to 3 young grandsons and an adorable granddaughter. I live in beautiful South Carolina where I’m an accountant by day for a major beverage distributor. I spend as much of my non-working time as possible in the paper-crafting world…either creating or sharing and learning online.
I started stamping in 2005 and was honored with being chosen as a member of the Splitcoaststampers Dirty Dozen design team a short 2 years later. Coloring is my passion, and Copic markers are my “weapon” of choice.
When I’m not crafting (or online!), you can find me playing with the grandchildren, kayaking, swimming or planning my next trip to the beach!
And here is Broni's gorgeous take on our final sketch:

I'd like to take a minute just to thank, not only our current design team, but all of our past design team members. These ladies (and 1 man if you can remember that far back!) have provided inspiration for you week after week and that is part of what made this blog such a success. Thank you for your commitment and sacrifice and endless creativity!!
And now, let's focus on our design team one last time:
Also, just a note to our dear readers...We want to visit your blogs to see your gorgeous takes on the sketches. We would greatly appreciate it if you would consider turning off (disabling) word verification on your blog to help ensure we leave a comment for you! Thank you!






wonderful work ladies!!
ReplyDeleteGreat cards.... Hope that the site isn't gonna close definitly.
ReplyDeleteThanks for all your efforts and challenges.
Hugs,
Marianne MW
Awwwww- I always check the DT work here- loved the inspiration- and so sad today is th last posting. How fun if it would continue!
ReplyDeleteLove the takes on the sketch!
ReplyDeleteI heard the news from Anja, she was one of your DT's and my colleague at Dutch Card Lovers and was rather sad then. Although I do not have much time to participate, on occasions I did. This is one of the best sketchblogs I have ever seen. I do hope you will find a way to go on. I totally understand the reasons, but still ... hope...
If not, thanks for all the work and lovely sketches!
Time is our most precious gift and we have so little of it. While we will miss you, I know everyone will understand that health and family come first. All the best!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful cards! So sad to see the site close but understand why - best of luck ladies - it was a pleasure to work with you!
ReplyDeleteThanks for all the great sketches. I'll miss this blog but wish you all the best.
ReplyDeleteGreat job on all the DT cards. Will miss your weekly sketches and samples.
ReplyDeleteso sorry to see you finish up this great Blog.... enjoy your families! and thanks!!
ReplyDeleteSo sorry to see you go - best of luck! :)
ReplyDeletehttp://www.papiergirl.blogspot.com/2012/06/justanote-tstr120.html
Thanks for hosting this wonderful sketch challenge for so long! Really enjoy your sketches!!
ReplyDeleteHere is my card
Hugs, Sarah
Thanks for all your I spiration girls
ReplyDeleteI just found you and now you are leaving! So sad to hear that, but can totally understand, there is not enough time in the day! It would be great to hand off the torch if that is a possibility! Good luck to all and thanks for your inspiration and time!
ReplyDeleteCrafty Hugs,
Pendra
Such a lovely site, fantastic DT cards and sad to hear that this will be the last sketch.
ReplyDeletehttp://allthingsprettycraftee.blogspot.fr/2012/07/summer-daze.html
Have made a little card as its the last sketch.
I will miss your lovely sketches. I hope you will return some day! Thanks for all great inspiration.
ReplyDeletehttp://theresastudio.blogspot.com/2012/07/some-of-my-favorite-things.html
Thanks for all the great sketches and DT's wonderful artwork. You'll be missed! Best wishes to your future endeavors!
ReplyDeletehttp://createwithjoyce.blogspot.com/2012/07/its-your-birthday.html
I miss your lovely sketches too...so sad that you will stop the blog...here is my card using your last sketch Michelle
ReplyDeletehttp://creativewithmonika.blogspot.de/2012/07/sending-warm-wishes-in-red-and-blue.html
I am so very sad to see you go.....your sketches are always so very inspiring. I really loved playing along. Thanks so much for the opportunity I had last summer to be a guest designer. Here is my card with your final sketch:
ReplyDeletehttp://www.scrappingmommy.com/2012/07/hello-everyone-today-i-get-to-share.html
I am really going to miss you! This has been one of my favorite sites for inspiration. Thanks for all of the great sketches.
ReplyDeleteBest wishes and I'm really going to miss the sketches.
ReplyDeleteHere is a card that I made using the last one. Thanks.
http://lisalynncard.blogspot.com/2012/07/excessive-heat-warning.html
I am going to miss you all and I hope that something can be worked out for the future.
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Hugs,
Calypso
here is mine....
ReplyDeletehttp://paperieblooms.blogspot.com/2012/07/lets-have-coffee.html
Thank you for all your great sketches. I have enjoyed taking part when I can. I will miss you. Thank you for all the time and effort that went into this blog.
ReplyDeleteHere is mine:
http://cardcreationsnz.blogspot.co.nz/2012/07/embellies-with-twist-at-tcc-red-white.html
Here is my take on the sketch this week. Hope you'll change your mind and keep the challenge open. Thanks!
ReplyDeletehttp://craftinzone.blogspot.com/2012/07/fishy-punch-art.html
Gorgeous cards, great sentiment.Love your creative work keep it up..
ReplyDeleteI'd like to show you my card...
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CardPattern - is one of my favourite blogs with Sketches... Thanks for your work, gils!.. Best wishes and I'm going to miss the sketches of yours.
Hugs,
Natallia
Minsk, Belarus
Hi,
ReplyDeleteThanks for the sketch.
This is my card
http://creamiekes.blogspot.be/2012/07/sterkte.html
greetings, Jaimie
As always, a great sketch ... here's my card:
ReplyDeleteFireside Holiday
Another great sketch, I am sad to see you go! Here is my card:
ReplyDeletehttp://jessica-createandshare.blogspot.com/2012/07/this-weeks-cards.html
Here is my card: http://jemlouproductions.blogspot.com.au/2012/07/pilot-luka-enjoy-your-flight.html.
ReplyDeleteThank you for all your beautiful sketches! You are one of my favourite places for sketches.....I will miss you!
Great sketch:
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I had fun with it :)
Thank you for al those great sketches!
ReplyDeleteThank you for this great blog, i hope you come back!
With this beautiful final sketch i made a card,
http://welmoedcards.blogspot.nl/2012/07/final-sketch.html
Welmoed
Love this sketch!
ReplyDeleteHere is my card:
http://30minutesforpaper.blogspot.com/2012/07/card-patterns-sketch-172.html