TESC88 Meet the NEW Crew

Last week Taylor held a wonderful contest in conjunction with her weekly Taylored Expressions Sketch Challenge. She held a contest of sorts as a way to find additional members to add to the Sketch Crew, and the response was tremendous. There were so many fantastic submissions, that I can't even imagine how hard it must have been to select the 4 new members to the Sketch Challenge Crew. I'm so very happy to welcome:

Melissa Sauls - In Stamping Mode

Rachel Sztonyk - Gingerbread Gallery

Alice Wertz - Alice's Little Wonderland and

Lisa Hjulberg - The Craft's Meow

These four very talented ladies will be joining us each week for the weekly Taylored Expressions Sketch Challenge. That brings us to today - the 88th sketch challenge and what a fun one it is too!

I have been "off my game" this week as so many unusual events have taken place in my life. My precious pup suffered a major injury which has required a LOT of special care and attention from me and my hubby. Naturally, we don't mind the extra effort, but it does throw a big hitch into our daily routine. Allie, our fur-baby, is doing OK, slowing on the mend, and the extra care and attention will need to continue for a few months.

The other thing that has me "off my game" is that my hubby is serving on a jury which has been sequestered! That means that I'm taking care of EVERYTHING myself around the house because he's not home. I don't like NOT being able to talk to him AT ALL. We normally speak once during the day while at work, and then at home we manage to spend a few hours just hanging out together. I just want to let you know that while I'm not terribly happy with my project this week, I feel like I have a reason or two for being a little distracted and not totally crafty focused! OK, enough whining and on with today's sketch challenge.

My card uses a set from Waltzingmouse Stamps and some fun patterned paper by October Afternoon. I had been coveting the Apron Lace border punch and finally got one, so naturally I just HAD to use it. I'll gladly add this to my other Christmas cards that I've been slowly working on for the season.
So here is a list of the full Sketch Crew...I hope you will take a moment and stop by each of their blogs to see what they have done with today's sketch.

Lisa Hjulberg

Melissa Sauls

Jami Sibley

Rachel Sztonyk

Jackie Pedro

Sherrie Siemens

Alice Lihsuan-Wertz

and don't forget Taylor!

Thanks for stopping by today and hopefully my hubby will be home soon! I know that would make me very happy!

{Supplies}

Stamps: Oven Fresh Gingerbread Joy (Waltzingmouse Stamps)

Paper: Pure Luxury Ivory (Gina K Designs), Jolly-by-Golly (October Afternoon)

Ink: Lady Bug (Memento)

Accessories: Large Scallop Circle and Large Classic Circle Nestabilities, 5/8" Square Punch, Foam Dimensional Tape, Apron Lace Border Punch (Martha Stewart), Red Metallic String (May Arts-i{heart}papers)