Last Sketch for the Bash at Sketch N Scrap

The last sketch challenge to celebrate Sketch N Scrap's birthday has been posted.  Here is the sketch and my example:

This is another great sketch that is also easy to follow!  Give it a try!  Links are due June 2nd.

Materials Used:  DCWV - My Sunshine papers, PaperTrunk - Benny alphabet, Cosmo Cricket - Tiny Type alphabet (date), Basic Grey - Basic Candy Buttons, and unknown manufacturer of vinyl star.

On Time With This One....

If you have been following me, you will have noticed that I have been a little late posting my DT challenge examples.  Oops!  This one though - I made it on time!  A small miracle!

In any case, here is my work to help release the current challenge at Lasting Memories.  The challenge is to use a lot of little photos to make one BIG shape.  This is what I created:

I grabbed a heart shape mosaic pattern off the internet and cut pictures to fit the pieces,  Then I just put the page together with a few layers and an embellishment cluster.  I hope you can join us for this true challenge!  Links are due by May 26th.

Materials Used:  DCWV - Hey Sailor papers, cardstock, upcycled yarn (from shopping bag), brads, fun wire, PaperTrunk - Benny alphabet, and Sizzix photo corners original die.

Catching Up On My Posts...

Today (only a day late now....), I am sharing my example of the latest challenge at Sketch N Scrap.

Here is the sketch:

I stayed true to the sketch for the most part.  However, I cut one of the layers a little short (the more solid brown piece).  So I cut the paper again into two pieces and used the horizontal strip (brown with white circles) to help lengthen the brown paper.  All the embellishments (the title, brown paper, circle/brown strip, gold foil cut outs) were fussy cut from another piece of paper from the collection.  I added the white circles and brads to complete the page.

I hope you can join us in the challenge!  The links for this sketch are due June 2nd.

Materials Used: Me & My Big Ideas - Hello Beautiful mambi sheets, cardstock, Creative Memories circle punch, and brads.

Check This Challenge Out!

This was a fun challenge to complete for Lasting Memories.  Of course, if you are following me this week, I am a little late posting my DT examples.  None the less, there is time to play along.  The challenge (#344) this week is to use strips of paper or washi tape in a BIG way.  This is what I came up with:

I was inspired by a layout I saw on the internet and unfortunately I cannot recall where.  None the less - I am thrilled how this turned out.  Please join us on this great challenge - be sure to link up by May 26th.

Materials Used:  Cricut Everyday/Best of Times and Extreme fonts, Darice Gemz strips, several washi tapes, Bazzill cardstock, cardstock, and foam tabs (under the photo).

Still Catching Up...

Here is another late example for Sketch N Scrap!  This layout was completed for the May 15th challenge (#129).  Here is the sketch and my work:

For this sketch, I rotated it to accommodate my horizontal photos.  I also added a small embellishment cluster and a few brads.  Finally, I was purposely messy when I inked the cream cardstock.  You have until May 31st to play along with this challenge!  I can't wait to see your work!

Materials Used:  Studio Calico alphabet, wood embellishment, brads, unknown manufacturer of tag, Carta Bella - So This Is Christmas papers, baker's twine, Tim Holtz Distress Ink - Bundled Sage, and cardstock.

A Little Late....

I am a little late posting this but at least you still have time to play along the May 6th challenge over at Sketch N Scrap!  Here is the sketch and my work:

The only change I made was to move the title and the embellishment cluster.  Otherwise, I stayed true to the sketch!  I hope you join us!  All links are due by June 2nd!

Materials Used:  Echo Park Merry Christmas alphabet, Carta Bella - So This Is Christmas papers, brad, paper/glitter flower, fabric leaf, and cardstock.

Lasting Memories Reveal

I am happy to help reveal the new challenge at Lasting Memories!  The challenge is to use twine to make a big shape on your layout.  I used twine and big glue dots to make these circles.

This is a great challenge to use your collection of twine!  Be sure to check out what the Design Team created and then share your masterpiece with us!  Be sure to link up by May 26th!

Materials Used: DCWV My Sunshine paper, ribbon, cardstock, Baker's Twine, glue dots of various sizes, brads, and Recollections wood alphabet (backwards "6" for an "A").

Happy Birthday Sketch N Scrap!

Sketch N Scrap is turning FIVE this month!  To celebrate, we are hosting a crop all month long with great challenges and an awesome prize package for one lucky winner.  The more you scrap along - the more chances you have to win!  Here is the first sketch challenge:

Isn't this pretty?  This is what I created:

This was such a quick layout to put together!  To me - that is always a bonus!  I started with stitching my circles with my sewing machine.  The stitching is hard to see in the photos but are a great touch in person and do not make the page too busy.

I can't wait to see your masterpiece!  You have time, links are due May 31st.

Materials Used: ME & My Big Ideas - Hello Beautiful paper, cardstock, machine stitching, Prima Flowers - Avante/Lilac, brads, up-cycled silk leaves, Darice Paper Petals/brown, foam tabs (under title), and Thickers Elf alphabet.

May 1st Reveal At Sketch N Scrap

I am happy to help reveal Sketch N Scrap's first challenge of the month - a layout sketch!  This was a easy sketch to follow!  Check it out!

To accommodate my photos, I rotated the sketched and added an element at the bottom of the page.  This is what I came up with:

I hope you can join us!  You have time, links are due May 31st.

Materials Used: cardstock, Carta Bella - So Noted papers and sticker embellishments, Doodlebug Design Inc - Candy Shoppe alphabet, Petaloo - Textured Elements Mixed Textured Layers - Ivory, brads, up-cycled clothing twine, Project Life Journaling card/Creative Memories tag die-cut, Me & My Big Idea - Mambi Sticks, and Basic Grey - Small Details/Wander.