Weekly Deals, Sale-A-Bration News and a Challenge

It is Tuesday and time for the Weekly Deals!  I love ribbon and embossing folders so I think this deal is  kind of perfect.

Argyle Textured Impressions Embossing Folder [127750] $7.95 $5.96	Calypso Coral 1/2" Seam Binding Ribbon [134569] $6.95 $5.21	Chocolate Chip 3/4" Chevron Ribbon [130014] $8.95 $6.71	Honeycomb Textured Impressions Embossing Folder [129378] $7.95 $5.96
Modern Mosaic Textured Impressions Embossing Folder [129984] $7.95 $5.96	Mosaic Madness Clear Stamp Set [130249] $18.95 $14.21	Very Vanilla 5/8" Satin Ribbon [134550] $6.95 $5.21

In addition to the Weekly Deal, Stampin' Up! also added a few more choices for Sale-A-Bration.  You can check them out here.  I love that there are so many things to choose from!

 I have not done a challenge for a while and so I decided it was time.  I chose to play along with the Monday Lunchtime Sketch Challenge by TechnoStamper.  Here is the sketch:

Once i decided on my stamp set the card came together quickly.

 

I colored in my animals using an Aqua Painter and ink refills and was surprised how quickly it went.

 

 

Product List

• From The Herd Photopolymer Stamp Set [137162]
• Versamark Pad [102283]
• Smoky Slate Classic Stampin' Ink Refill [131159]
• Pool Party Classic Stampin' Ink Refill [122933]
• Crumb Cake Classic Stampin' Ink Refill [121029]
• Blushing Bride Classic Stampin' Ink Refill [131157]
• Pink Pirouette Classic Stampin' Ink Refill [111843]
• Hello Honey Classic Stampin' Ink Refill [133649]
• Baked Brown Sugar Classic In Color Stampin' Ink Refill [131163]
• Crushed Curry Classic Stampin' Ink Refill [131158]
• Basic Black Stampin' Write Marker [100082]
• Tuxedo Black Memento Ink Pad [132708]
• Sahara Sand Stampin' Write Marker(retired) [105105]
• Basic Gray 8-1/2" X 11" Card Stock [121044]
• Mossy Meadow 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock [133676]
• Watercolor Paper [122959]
• Punch Corner Project Life [135346]
• 1" Circle Punch [119868]
• 1-1/4" Circle Scallop Punch [127811]
• In Color Accessory Pack [138637]
• Fringe Scissors [133325]
• Aqua Painters [103954]

I enjoy doing Challenges and plan to do a lot more.  How about you?  Do you like Challenges?  If you do, let me know in the comments which ones are your favorites.  Thanks!