Sketch N Scrap Card Challenge #88

We are wrapping up Sketch-N-Scrap for the year with this card sketch that I designed. We will have plenty of fun sketches and inspiration for you in 2017 staring on the 1st of January!

I used my sketch to create a birthday card. I'm going to keep this sketch on hand as there are a lot of different ways to interpret it. Check out what the design team members came up with on the SNS blog.

Sketch N Scrap Layout Challenge #119

Today I have the last layout sketch from Sketch-N-Scrap for the year! Make sure you head over to the SNS Blog to see what our other design team members came up with and to upload your take on the sketch.

This sketch was perfect for me to use to get my Halloween pictures scrapped. Instead of 3 photos, I used one smaller and a full size photo to fill the space.

Sketch N Scrap Card Challenge #87

I have another great card sketch for you from Sketch-N-Scrap today. Head on over to the SNS blog to check out the other design team member cards and to upload your take on the sketch for a chance to win.

Instead of an image in the upper part of the card, I embossed a piece of cream card stock.

Sketch N Scrap Layout Challenge #118

As we head into December I have another sketch for you from Sketch-N-Scrap. This is a sketch I designed and the team came up with a lot of fun different layouts.

I just had the kids 7th birthday on Thanksgiving this year. They a lot of fun opening their presents and I got some fun photos. I also used some dimensional paste on this layout which added a fun look to it.

Sketch N Scrap Layout Challenge #117

As we head into the middle of November, I have another great sketch for you from Sketch-N-Scrap.

I took a couple of photos from my brothers wedding for this layout. My daughter was the flower girl, a role she took quite seriously I must say. She said she wasn't nervous but it is quite evident in her face she was. She did wonderfully and will always treasure that experience.

Items I used in this layout:

Basic Grey • Fresh Cut • Sweet Pea Square

Basic Grey • Fresh Cut • Morning Glory Market

Basic Grey • Fresh Cut • Poppy Lane

Fancy Pants • Kraft Kuts Stickers • Blue & Green Alpha

Paper Studio • Flowers

Paper Studios • Brads

Darice • Floral Accents • Leaves

Ranger • Stickles • Diamond

My Stash • Doilies

Scotch ATG

My Stash • Sequins

Sketch N Scrap Layout Challenge #116

How can it be November already? I hope you have all gotten over the candy overload of yesterday and are ready for another great sketch from Sketch-N-Scrap!

I picked out 3 photos from our trip to the pumpkin patch this year for this layout. Highlights of that day were picking our own pumpkins and the zip line. For my layout, the main paper is a fun resist paper from Pink Paislee. I mixed three distress inks to give it just the right shade of orange. I love how it turned out!

Items I used in this layout:

Pink Paislee • Mistables • Resist Paper

We R Memory Keepers • Autumn Splendor • Strips

We R Memory Keepers • Autumn Splendor • Hazel

We R Memory Keepers • Autumn Splendor • Tawny

We R Memory Keepers • Pumpkin Patch • Embossed Diecut

We R Memory Keepers • Maple Grove • Embossed Stickers

Ranger • Distress Ink • Barn Door

Ranger • Distress Ink • Mustard Seed

Ranger • Distress Ink • Walnut Stain

Scotch ATG

WCMD Sketch #3

Today I have Sketch-N-Scrap's third World Card Making Day sketch.

I've been wanting to use my Avery Elle Seal-abrate stamp and die set. I had fun coloring the pieces with my copics.

Sketch N Scrap Card Challenge #84

Halloween is creeping up, right around the corner! I had fun designing this sketch in honor of the upcoming holiday. Head over to the Sketch-N-Scrap to see what the other design team members came up with.

I embellished this card with encaustic wax, melting a block of it and dripping it on the card. It is a fun technique that adds a certain touch.

Sketch N Scrap Layout Challenge #115

Hop on over to the Sketch-N-Scrap blog today to check out our new sketch by Mandy.

I had some fun playing with Ken Olivers Color Burst on this layout. After wetting a piece of watercolor paper I sprinkled some powder on and made a cool effect for the piece behind the photos.

Items I used in this layout:

Cardstock • White & Red

Watercolor Paper

Color Burst • Terre Verte

Elle's Studio • The Sweet Life Cutouts

Echo Park • Sweet Summertime • Borders

Simple Stories • 100 Days of Summer • Fundamentals Cardstock Stickers

Ranger • Distress Ink • Walnut Stain

Scotch • ATG

WCMD Sketch #2

Today I have the second of Sketch-N-Scraps four World Card Making Day sketches.

I pulled out my copic markers for this card. Stamping a couple cupcakes and then coloring them. The center piece is stamped using stamps from PaperTrey Ink.

WCMD Sketch #1

I don't know if you've seen, but Sketch-N-Scrap is celebrating World Card Making Day all month long. We still have our regular two card sketches this month, but we are also giving you a new one every Friday this month. Our first WCMD sketch is actually a flash back to the very first card sketch here at SNS. This sketch came out May 5th, 2013.

 Here is the card I came up with for today's sketch. Perfect for a little girls birthday.

 And as I like to do on flash back sketches, here is the card I made back in 2013.

Sketch N Scrap Card Challenge #83

Here I have the first card sketch for October. We have a lot planned over at Sketch-N-Scrap this month since World Cardmaking Day was October 1st. Keep an eye on the SNS blog or keep checking here for more card sketches this month!

This was a fun card sketch that can be used for any occasion. I've been needing some wedding cards and I made several based off of this sketch.  What will you make?

Sketch N Scrap Layout Challenge #114

Hello October! I have for you today a sketch I did for Sketch-N-Scrap. Make sure you go to the SNS blog to see what all of the design team members came up with!

Items I used on this layout:

Jillibean Soup • New England Chowder • Clam Juice

Jillibean Soup • New England Chowder • Fresh Thyme

Core'dinations • The Chocolate Box

Card Stock • Kraft

Ek Success • Cars • Chipboard Embellishments

October Afternoon • 5 & Dime • Found Alpha

Momenta • Design & Print • Alphabet Stickers

Faber Castell • Pitt Artist Pen • Walnut Brown

Scotch • ATG

Sketch N Scrap Card Challenge #82

Here is another wonderful card sketch from Sketch-N-Scrap.

When it comes to me and coloring, I don't hold back! And if it is coloring with my fav copic markers.... well don't get in my way! I found this darling stamp online of a girl on a swing and have wanted to color it since. I stamped quite q few so I could play around with different colors and then used these 3 on cards based on the sketch.

Sketch N Scrap Layout Challenge #113

Back today with the second layout sketch of the month from Sketch-N-Scrap. This fun sketch was created by Lisa. Make sure you check out what the other design team members came up with and upload your take for a chance to win a prize.

For my layout I coordinated this one with the layout from September 1st. Using similar papers and continuing with back to school pictures.

Items I used in this Layout:

October Afternoon • Sidewalks • Jump Rope

October Afternoon • Report Card • Field Trip

Pink Paislee • Hometown Summer • Heat Wave

Elles Studio • Cameron Circle Tags

Elles Studio • The Sweet Life Tiny Tags

W R Memory Keepers • Hall Pass • Cardstock Stickers

October Afternoon • Daily Flash • Early American Shop Front

October Afternoon • School House • Shape Stickers

October Afternoon • 5 & Dime • Found Alpha

New Ebay Listing

Meet Flyod and Lloyd. These two pals have just been listed on eBay tonight. They are one-of-a-kind creations made by me. If you want to check out the auction, click on the photo to see the listing.

Sketch N Scrap Card Challenge #81

Today I have a card sketch for you from Sketch-N-Scrap. Head over to the SNS Blog to check out what the other design team members came up with and to check out this months prize!

I had fun with this sketch. I needed a little boy birthday card and this worked perfect! I used quite a few different dies, for the circles, car and words, but they all look great together.

Sketch N Scrap Layout Challenge #112

Hello everyone! Today I have a fun sketch for you from Lisa at Sketch-N-Scrap.  Check out what the design team came up and upload your take on the sketch to the SNS blog.

When I saw this sketch I thought Lisa must be thinking of me because I needed a 3 photo sketch to scrap the kiddos first day of first grade!

Items I used in this layout:

My Little Shoebox • Robots Unplugged • Program

October Afternoon • Sidewalks • Jump Rope

Jillibean Soup • Christmas Eve Chowder • Frozen

October Afternoon • School House • Shape Stickers

October Afternoon • Flash Alpha • Early American Shop Front

October Afternoon • Report Card • Word Stickers

Ranger • Distress Ink • Walnut Stain

Ranger • Daubber

Sketch N Scrap Card Challenge #80

Today I have a card sketch that I created for Sketch-N-Scrap. The design team came up with some wonderful samples, make sure you take a look over at the SNS Blog.

Sketch N Scrap Layout Challenge #111

Welcome back for the second layout sketch from Sketch-N-Scrap this month. Head over to the SNS blog to check out what the other design team members came up with and to upload your take on this sketch.

I have had my "last day of kindergarten" pictures sitting out waiting to get scrapped. Since their first day of 1st grade is in 2 days, it's about time I got it done!

Items I used in this layout:

My Minds Eye • Stella Rose • Mabel Little Lady Fine Flowers Paper

My Minds Eye • Stella Rose • So Sweet Plait Paper

My Minds Eye • Stella Rose • Gertie Friends Forever Title

My Minds Eye • Stella Rose • Mabel Love Label Stickers

My Minds Eye • Good Day Sunshine • Quite a Connection Paper

My Minds Eye • Nostalgia • Chipboard Embellishments

Scotch ATG

Jute

Ranger • Glossy Accents

Ranger • Distress Ink • Walnut Stain

Sketch N Scrap Card Sketch #79

Check out this great card sketch coming at you from Sketch N Scrap.

I had some fun stamping up some jelly beans for this card. I actually made 3 of these cards using different background papers. While I was die cutting beans I may as well make enough right??

Sketch N Scrap Layout Challenge #110

Hello and Happy August! It is back to school month and this momma isn't exactly shedding tears about that! It has been a wonderful summer, but the kids are ready to go back to school and so am I. Today I have another sketch for you that I designed for Sketch-N-Scrap. Upload your take on this sketch to the SNS blog and while you're there check out what the design team came up with.

For my layout I used a couple pictures of Brileigh with various critters she has tried to bring into the house and love forever. Living in the country she has ample animals to choose from!

I created the polka dot background by stamping the black card stock with Versa Mark and embossing it in glitter. The pink paper for the title piece, center outline and butterflies was made with white cardstock and a couple different Distress Inks. That way I could match the color to my other papers.

Here is a little guy we got to meet today. Our dog likes to catch bunnies and bring them to us. This guy is old enough he should survive. Once I locked Molly up, Mister Bunny and I took a walk deep into fields and he happily hopped away.

Items I used in this layout:

My  Little Shoebox • Pretty Little Things • Lovely Ladies

My Little Shoebox • Playtime • Hide & Seek

Card Stock • Black & White

Ranger • Distress Ink • Fired Brick & Picked Raspberry

My Stash • Dot Texture Stamp

Versa Mark Watermark Stamp Pad

Whispers • Glitter • Embossing Powder

Sizzix Adhesive Sheet

Adobe Illustrator

Cricut Expression

Darice • Picture & Punch • Butterfly Medium & Small

Ranger • Stickles • Seafoam

New Piece For Sale!

I've started working on some new fall items this last week and I have one finished!

Meet Hamilton. 

He is a one-of-a-kind kind of guy, created by me. I started with making the body, then painting and distressing it. He has been mounted on a wooden spool that has been covered in vintage book paper and stained.

Hamilton's face is all hand sewed on and he has a real dried pumpkin stem.

He is wearing a repurposed scrap of curtain that I grunged up.

Hamilton is holding a small bunch of flowers. He also has on a rusty bell necklace. He is approx. 14" tall.

Hamilton is ready to move in with you!

$28.00 
(+ shipping and tax to Nebraska buyers)