Sketch N Scrap News! Design Call

It is hard to believe that Sketch N Scrap has almost been around for a year! Since its inception Sketch N Scrap has undergone a lot of changes and we have had TONS of fun getting creative together! As we prepare for our upcoming first birthday party, we are excited to announce a new addition to Sketch N Scrap ~ CARDS!!! I don't know about you but I love making cards! I think cards are quickly starting to be a "lost" art form due to the advancements in technology. So we have decided to add a card sketch into the fray! So in addition to our layout sketches posted on the 1st and 15th we will be adding two card sketches a month posted on the 5th and 20th! Exciting huh? Our card sketches will debut in May on the 5th, just in time for our birthday month celebration! So in anticipation of our new venture we are having a DT call for a card designers!  We are seeking 4-6 card designers and one card sketch artist.  All card makers/paper crafters experienced or novice are welcome to apply, no prior DT experience is necessary. This call is also open to everyone, international crafters are welcome to apply!  Now on to the details of this call:

CARD DESIGNER & SKETCH ARTIST CALL:

How to apply:

Email the following info to sketchnscrap@gmail.com

• your name and city/country
• link to your blog (Must have a blog to apply)
• list of your DT experience if any (none is required)
• If you are applying for the sketch artist position please include a card sketch you have made
• 3 cards that you have recently created
• deadline for submissions is April 3rd at 5 pm CST

CARD DESIGNER DUTIES:

• Card designers will create 2 cards a month based on sketches provided.
• Card sketch artist will create one sketch per month & one card per month 
• Are required to comment on ALL participant's entries
• Must join our Design Team Facebook page (so a Facebook account is needed)
• Must agree to committ to the term of May 1st through December 20, 2013
• Maintain an active blog and post your DT reveal within two days of SNS reveal
• Must promote Sketch N Scrap on online sites as allowed and on your blog
• Participate in special events, such as blog hops etc  (no more then 3 per term)
• Submit your card/sketches by required deadline

We look forward to your submissions! 

Sketch N Scrap Challenge #29

Is it really the middle of March already? Time flies when you're having fun! Speaking of fun, check out the newest sketch from Sketch N Scrap! I had fun playing with this one, make sure to you head on over to the site to upload your layout!

 I took these photos almost a year ago. My son was sick with a high fever that refused to go away. We were out of town, on a weekend, in the middle of the night... Of course. Why would children think to get sick at any other time, right? Anyway, after the we drove 20 minutes to the hospital and went through the doors, his temperature disappeared. Just like that. During our visit there, the only thing that he was worried about was running out of cookies.

 The papers I chose for this layout are from Basic Grey. I needed a solid sheet, but stark white was a little too much, so I misted it with some Tattered Angels spray and the distressed look matched perfectly with the patterned papers. For the title piece I again laid it out in Illustrator then cut it with my CriCut.

I added a little journaling spot to the layout as well. When making up the strip across the middle I layered 3 papers. The green is the main color, the grey I ripped for a distressed look and then I added a little strip of red to tie in the title color.

Items I used in this layout:

Basic Grey • Wander • Tarmac
Basic Grey • Little Black Dress • Tuxedo
Basic Grey • Indie Bloom • Polyvore
Basic Grey • Oliver • Office Tabs
Basic Grey • Oliver • Chip Stickers
Tattered Angels • Glimmer Mist • Black Magic
Ranger • Distress Ink • Pumice Stone

Sketch N Scrap Challenge #28

Is is Spring yet? Almost right? Well here's a little something to keep you busy if you're still stuck in the cold. Another sketch brought to you by Sketch N Scrap. Don't forget to head over to the site and upload your take on this great sketch!

 For my layout I chose 3 photos of my daughter when she was having a bad day. Her pouts are simply adorable, sometimes... Check out the list of products I used in this layout, I managed to mix 7 different companies in this layout.

 

  I drew up the title piece in Illustrator and cut it out with my cri cut. I seem to do that a lot, I can never find the right alphas or title card and this works pretty slick for me.

I layered the journal spot with another rectangle to add color and a doily for frills.

Items I used in this layout:

Basic Grey • Indie Bloom • El Camino

Basic Grey • Hello Luscious • Inviting

Basic Grey • Olivia • Office Tabs

Echo Park • Life is Good • Grandma's Quilt

My Minds Eye • Stella Rose • Gertie You & Me

Crate Paper • Emmas Shoppe Collection • Accent Cuts

Crate Paper • Mai Collection • Water Lilies

Dear Lizzy • Neapolitan • Cheerful Notes

Claudine Hellmuth • Milk Truck Chipboard Kit

The Paper Studio • Little Girl 3D Stickers

Mini Book #22

Okay don't you all faint from shock! I got another mini book video done! This quick little album would make a great gift and slips so easily into you purse for a brag book. The pages are perfect for instagram photos. Check out the video here!

Winner Winner Chicken Dinner!

We Have A Winner for the Sketch N Scrap Blog Hop Post!

Congratulations Vicki!

Have fun with all of your new supplies!

Mini Book #21

I know, I know, its' been forever! But here is Mini Book #21. It's a simple mini that can be finished in minutes. Check out the YouTube video Here!

P.S. I promise it wont take another 4 months for the next mini book video!

Sketch N Scrap Challenge #27

So did you all have fun with Sketch N Scrap's first Blog Hop? Now it's time for another sketch! This one was fun, I kept it pretty simple. Head on over to Sketch N Scrap to upload your take!

These papers from Fancy Pants are so pretty and matched my photos well. They are from a Christmas line, but they don't scream Christmas which is nice. Brileigh turned into a little mommy at Christmas dinner feeding her little cousin. It was so cute and she did so well.

For the title piece I layered a piece I cut with my CriCut on a matching tag.

For the main element I had been saving an ornament that had fallen off of our tree and lost it's string. It worked well with the papers and it's nice to have a piece of our Christmas tree on the layout.

 Items I used in this layout:

Fancy Pants Designs • Saint Nick • Sugar Plum

Fancy Pants Designs • Saint Nick • Noel

Fancy Pants Designs • Saint Nick • Tinsel

Fancy Pants Designs • Saint Nick • Garland

Fancy Pants Designs • Saint Nick • Element Stickers

Fancy Pants Designs • Traditions • Tags & Titles

Sketch N Scrap Blog Hop Reminder

Don't forget! You have until February 14th at midnight CST to complete the hop.

If you haven't started head on over to Sketch-N-Scrap to begin!

You also have until Midnight tomorrow night to comment on the post below to be eligible to win the prize I'm giving away! 

Have Fun!

Sketch-N-Scrap Blog Hop + Giveaway!

We decided to try something new this month at Sketch-N-Scrap. A blog hop AND bonus sketch! If you have come here from Kerry's Blog, then you are ON the right path. Once you have found the secret words head on over to the next stop on the hop, Monica's Blog. If you've come straight here and would like to play along head over to the beginning at Sketch-N-Scrap.

Here is the wonderful sketch for this hop, a perfect layout for Valentines!

I'm also having a giveaway! Leave a comment below and you will be entered to win all of the fabulous things in the photo below!

 To suit my photos, I turned the sketch 90°. I wanted to use these particular photos of the kids and this was the perfect layout.

I had fun playing with different elements for this layout. I took a journaling spot and cut the center out to create a window. After layering the scallop circle and heart, I added a title banner over the piece & put a little bit of red stickles on for the finishing touch

The blue strip of paper was a little to solid for this piece, so I took a white crayon and colored over the piece so it would match the blue in the main paper better.

Items I used in this layout:

Bo Bunny • 12" Persuasion Love Notes

Bo Bunny • 12" Love Bandit Cutouts

Ranger • Walnut Stain Ink Pad

Sketch N Scrap Challenge #26

Here we go with another wonderful sketch for the Sketch-N-Scrap challenge! This sketch is so much fun and it features 5 photo spots which is great for story telling! Use this sketch for inspiration and upload your take to the SNS blog today!

For my layout I chose 5 photos of my boys opening their "big" Christmas gift. When you are 3 years old nothing is cooler than a present that is 3 times your size!

For the title piece, I cut out the letters using my cricut and covered them with a green glitter glue making seem like glittery puff letters. 

I layered different embellishments for the journaling spot, not getting too crazy as it is already a busy layout with all of the photos. (Lots to look at! :) )

 Items I used in this layout:

Jillibean Soup • Christmas Eve Chowder •  Dried Green Onion

Jillibean Soup • Christmas Eve Chowder • Frozen Lobster

Jillibean Soup • Christmas Eve Chowder • Boiling Water

Jillibean Soup • Christmas Eve Chowder • Salt & Pepper

Jillibean Soup • Christmas Eve Chowder • Bite Size Bits

Ranger • Distress Ink Pad • Barn Door

Ranger • Distress Ink Pad • Broken China

Ranger • Distress Ink Pad • Crushed Olive

EK Tools • Binding Edge Punch