Scrap & Play Challenge #11 - Sketch Time!

You all know how I love a good sketch to get my mojo going...and this was no different!  I enjoy changing things up a bit...putting a heart where a star may go or having one photo instead of where 3 may go...this was the case here!  Tammi provided this wonderful and inspiring sketch....

And this was my take on it....

I used one photo in the middle, making it black and white as there were so many colors involved in the pieces and elements that I choose.  I layered, layered and layered as much as I could and then did a bit of stitching and ink splats (yes that's the term :)) So far this could be one of my favourite layouts that I have created so far!

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Creative Scrappers #273 Reveal!

I loved this sketch by the talented Jenny Evans!  It had a lot of layers that I love to work and play with....here is the fabulous sketch...

And here is my LO...

I used one of the Simple Stories Summer lines that I've had for a while - which I love and have been hoarding it for a while :)  

I cut out the sun, title, polaroid frame and triangles with my Cameo - which I enjoy that it can cut really any type of material.

And yes...I am hooked on this little dude!

Link up your projects to the Creative Scrappers Blog here for your chance to win a great prize from Paper Camelia!  Also - if you link up you get a chance to be a featured LO each Wednesday - so don't forget to work with this awesome sketch! 

Cardabilities Sketch #102 Reveal!

I really enjoyed this card sketch as it made me want to do something different than flowers!  I love flowers, but I really wanted to add something made of vellum - so I picked butterflies of course!!!

Here is the great sketch by Karan Gerber....

And here is my take...

I created the background using some gesso and Maya Mists.  I cut out the three layer shapes using my Cameo and then added some vellum butterflies that I punched out using my Martha Stewart punches.  The small banner/stitched piece is from Crate Paper.  Have I said how much I love gold lately???  Well that gold sentiment is from the Maggie Holmes/Crate Paper line - I just notched out each end to make it look like a small banner!  Again - with the gold - I dipped a mist lid into some gold Heidi Swap color shine and used it to create some of the small circles on the background - I love how it turned out!

Make sure to link up your projects over at Cardabilities blog - you may just be chosen to be featured!

Creative Scrappers Sketch #272 Reveal

Another great sketch by Kristine from Creative Scrappers!  A big surprise too that it does not have ANY PHOTOS on it!!!  I'm sure some found this a bit hard as we always seem to scrap with photos...but what about journalling and events that don't necessarily require photos?  Well this sketch did it for me!!!  I'm sure I'll be doing more layouts without sketches in the future!!!  Here is the sketch....

And here is my LO....

I turned the sketch 90 degrees and made the journalling vertical.  This is all about my 2014 summer bucket list - I love how it turned out and how it made me think outside my comfort zone!!!  

Good luck with the sketch and don't forget to link up your LO's for a chance to win some great prizes from our June sponsor Paper Camellia!!!

Cardabilities Sketch #101 Reveal

For this wonderful sketch, I decided to create a tag instead of a card.  I usually add these to gift bags instead of including a card.  Sometimes I write a few shorts notes to the special friend on the back and use it just like a card.

Here is the sketch...

And here is my take...

I created the background by distressing a cream colored tag using Tim Holtz Distress inks.  I stamped the image on the background using brown Staz On and then flicked some water droplets on it.  I used the cap to one of my mists to create the small circles, dipping it in Heidi Swapp Color Shine (my fav for sure!).  I used a few pieces of patterned paper from my scraps and then some October Afternoon wood frame and chipboard.  The frame sits quite high as I used clear pop dots on each corner.  This allows the chipboard pieces to fit under it without issue.  

It's nice to change it up once in a while from just cards.  The sketches can be used for all kinds of projects not only tags and cards!  Make sure to link up your card or tag over at the Cardabilities blog for your chance to be featured!

Creative Scrappers Sketch #271 Reveal

I love how balanced Sketch #271 is - enjoying the large title and single photo as well.  I had just received some new MME product in the mail and had to use it for this photo of my kids and I.  Thanks Jenny Evans for such a great sketch!

Here it is...

And here is my take...

I painted the background gold with acrylic paint and then used a few misters to make the droplets.  I added a bit of sewing to the page and a vintage sheet of music that I recently acquired while yard saleing with my sister a few weekends ago.  Gold - I just love it and can't help myself when it comes to paper crafting!  

To win a prize from our June sponsor, Noel Mignon, create a layout and enter the challenges using our inlinkz widget at the end of the reveals for Sketch 269-271.  Deadline to submit your layout is June 30th at Midnight ADT - head on over to the Creative Scrappers blog to link up!

Good luck and thanks for popping by!

Cardabilities Sketch #100 Reveal!

This sketch really was challenging for me!  I always enjoy little envelopes and pockets to put gift cards, etc within it, however a whole envelope on the front???!!!  Yup - and I love how it turned out!  Here is the awesome sketch....

And here is my take on it.... 

I embossed the Maya Road envelope with the Maggie Holmes Crate Paper doily embossing folder and then lightly inked it with some Tim Holtz Distress Ink.  I then found some really old Tattered Angel gold glaze and went over the embossed images with a paintbrush to make them shiny and a bit two-toned in color.  I added some stitching (of course!) and two Tim Holtz gears in place of the original round thingys (don't know what they are called)  :)  so that you can open and close the envelope.  The leaves were cut with my Cameo using some Basic Grey paper.  I love how it turned out and hope someone special will too!  The saying is from Pickled Potpourri Designs which is our sponsor for this reveal!

Head on over to the Cardabilities blog here and link up your cards for a chance to be featured or to win a prize from Pickled Potpourri Designs.  

Creative Scrappers Sketch #269 Reveal!

I purchased the Highline Basic Grey paper line a few weeks ago and instantly wanted to use it for this awesome sketch by Kristine!  Here is the sketch...

And here is my LO...

I love the grid format therefore I used the 6 x 6 paper pad to make the background.  I used my Cameo or the stars, title, scalloped circles and the background behind my photo.  Those colors make me very happy and I loved working with this line!  

Check out the blog for more reveals from the DT - and leave a few words as this is the last reveal for some of the ladies :(  

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Creative Scrappers #266 Reveal

Such a great sketch today over at Creative Scrappers!  The design team rocked this one for sure so make sure you check out the blog post here for some great inspiration!  Here is the fab sketch by Jenny Evans....

And here is my take on it....I used some new Crate Paper Product that I bought at the Scrapbook Cottage while I was at Crop and Create in Winnipeg this past weekend!  We had a great time and had a short but sweet visit with some awesome friends.

Make sure to link up your projects to the blog for your chance to win an awesome prize from Scraptastic Kit Club.

Have a great week everyone!