Monthly Sketch - June

With the beginning of a new month, comes a new sketch. This particular sketch is one of my absolute favorite tools in scrapbooking. Every now and again I'll suffer from creativity block. This sketch always helps me get of my rut. It's a layout that can easily be thrown together with plenty of border strips, space for journaling, a title, and a main embellishment area. All the key ingredients to making a pretty page! Hopefully you'll find it just as useful as I have. Have fun with it. Feel free to put it to good use!

Happy crafting!

Sketch of the Month - May

Here is the monthly sketch for May. Feel free to put it to good use. I'd love to see what you create with it. This sketch has been featured at Color Me Scrappy! Check it out to win some great prizes.

April Monthly Sketch - Featured At Color Me Scrappy

I'm sorry for the lack of "Sketch Saturday" post. It was fun while it lasted but I just can't keep up with it anymore. I still love creating sketches which is why I've decided to turn it into a montly thing. At the beginning of every month - I will post a brand new sketch for all of you to use!

This particular sketch has been featured at Color Me Scrappy for this month's challenge. They've paired it with a delicious color combo. Be sure to visit their blog and play along for your chance to win some great prizes!

Happy crafting!

Pretty Little Studio Sketch Challenge

 

There is a fun sketch challenge up at the Pretty Little Studio blog. We would love to see your projects! There are no rules. You can submit any project with any kind of product.
One person will be randomly be chosen to win a $10 coupon to the store. Challenge ends on March 18th.

Sketches are wonderful because you can either follow along with the exact sketch or you can move elements around as needed. They are great for when you’re in a bind with your creativity! I took the elements from the sketch and changed or moved them around just a little

Instead of using three photos, I used one large photo. I loved the idea of using a few pieces of paper to make a grid, as shown in the sketch – so I chose some of my favorite papers from the Sand Castle collection. Instead of having the banner right beneath the grid – I moved them to the side of the grid. I used a sticker of a sandcastle as the large element (which is the number three in the sketch). Another little special detail about this layout is that I added the title digitally – directly onto the photo.

Thanks for taking a peek... And remember to stop by Pretty Little Studio's blog to play along with the challenge!
 

Jumbled Post - Favorite Finds Friday (On Saturday) - Sketch Saturday 10 (+ Bonus Sketch)

Ready for a post jumbled full of goodies? I didn't make my "Favorite Friday Finds" post yesterday (due to a severe case of the lazies) so I'm going to mash it into the "sketch saturday post". ;) Hopefully you all won't mind.

 From Top - Left to Right

• These sweet little rustic felt deer by Kim are adorable. I know some people might find the whole deer head fad a little creepy but I can honestly say that I love it!
• These fabulous bracelets look like a fun little project I could do with my daughter. She would just love it! Martha Stewart is a genius.
• Washi Tape Feathers by Riikka. What a brilliant idea!
• I love these cute felt piggy bank coin purses!

Onward to the sketches! 

I have something a little different for this Sketch Saturday. A card sketch featuring a ruffley flower.

...And as most of you know, although I 'retired' from the Color Me Scrappy design team - I still design sketches for them. Twice a month you can expect a bonus sketch as part of Sketch Saturday. If you are interested in playing along using this sketch (and possibly winning a fabulous prize) - pop on over to Color Me Scrappy.

Happy weekend everyone!

Sketch Saturday #9

Happy Saturday! Here is another sketch to tickle your fancy. ;)
ENJOY!

Sketch Saturday #8

Sorry for missing last weekend's "Sketch Saturday". Life got a little busy. I hope this sketch makes up for it! Remember - every sketch of Sketch Saturday is free for use. Get creative and enjoy! ;)

Sketch Saturday #7

Happy weekend everyone. It's Sketch Saturday again! Plan on getting crafty? Here is another sketch to inspire you. ;) Enjoy!

Sketch Saturday #6

Another sketch for your scrapping pleasure! Happy weekend everyone. We'll be spending ours playing in the snow. ;)

Sketch Satuday #5

Running a little late in the day with this post, but here it is nonetheless....Sketch #5!
Have fun with it! ;)

Sketch Saturday #4

Here is sketch #4! Feel free to use it. I'd love to see what you create! Also, don't forget about the giveaway I'm having right here. ;)

Sketch Saturday #3

Happy Saturday! Here is sketch #3. I hope it inspires you!

Sketch Saturday #2

I can't believe it's Saturday already. This week went by so fast. Here is sketch #2. Enjoy! If you use it - please let me know via comment! I'd love to see what you come up with. Happy weekend, everyone!

Sketch Saturday - Sketch #1

I love creating sketches!
I've decided that starting today I will post a new sketch every Saturday....free for everyone to use!

Here is the first sketch. If you do end up using it, feel free to link me to your layout. I'd love to see what you created. Don't forget to check back every Saturday for new sketches!
 

A Sketch, Weekend Recap (a little late), and Wheels On Mars

Sketches! No matter what type of scrapbooker you are, sketches are one of the top tools you use. I've always wanted to give making my own sketch a try. I had a little free time on my hands the other day but didn't necessarily feel like getting my hands (or my crafting area) dirty so I put this little sketch together. I really enjoyed the process and hope to create more. I haven't had the chance to put together a layout based on it but please feel free to use it. I'd love to see what beautiful creations would come of it. In fact - I would be honored for any of you talented ladies to put it to good use!

I'm a little late on my weekend recapped. This weekend wasn't as busy as last weekend but it was still pretty tiring. Charlotte being little miss popularity was invited to two birthday parties on the same day. Luckily the time was spaced out perfectly so we could attend both. While the parties were very much fun - they were also very tiring for mommy and daddy. Charlotte and the other kids kept us on our toes. We had plans to go to Busch Gardens (a theme park) on Sunday so Charlotte could meet all the Sesame Street characters but we were just to tired to go! We're saving that for another weekend.

 

As a big science nerd, I was so happy to hear that the Curiosity Rover had successfully landed on Mars on Sunday. The above picture is the latest that 'he' has taken.The photo is of the rover's shadow and Mount Sharp - the 3 mile high mountain that is in the middle of Mars' Gale Crater. The Curiosity Rover's mission is to investigate the Martian climate, geology, and whether Mars could ever have supported life, and the investigation of the role of water. It is also useful laying ground for future missions, perhaps even a manned mission to Mars. The Curiosity Rover is a top notch machine and is the most advanced droid to have ever been on mars. I highly suggest you follow 'his' twitter page for more updates to come. 'He' has been posting videos and photos of his mission so far.