'Tim in Ten' and 'Quixotic Inspirations Sketch Challenge'

I had to make a birthday card and I didn't have much time

(well, that's not strictly true, but I didn't want to spare the time when there's so many other crafty things to do!)

However, it had to be done, and when I saw the sketch challenge on

Quixotic Inspirations

I decided to play along!

I kept it simple, just how I like it (well, that's not strictly true either but I couldn't come up with anything better in the time I allowed!)

I also decided to play along with the challenge over on

Studio L3:Grungy Monday

which was a speed challenge (just 10 minutes to make a card)

and where at least one Tim Holtz product should be used.

Originally I thought I couldn't possibly make a card in ten minutes

but an email from Terry reminded me that the ten minutes

was for the actual creating (not for the idea or getting the supplies together!)

I had no excuse then did I!

I still kept it simple though - oh well!

The items I used to make the card were as follows:

Stampers Anonymous - Tim Holtz Collection 'School Desk CMS057' stamp (the rectangle note pad)

The Artistic Stamper 'Botanical 2 A5#056' (The rulers, ink bottle and nib)

Hero Arts 'CL289' (the 'For You' sentiment in the circle)

If you're still reading this,

thanks for looking :)