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!

Link your projects up to the blog here for your chance to win a fabulous prize from our October sponsor, Bella Blvd!!

Scrap & Play Challenge #8

The new challenge at Scrap and Play is all about your four-legged friend.  This was such a wonderful challenge for me as it was one year almost to the date that we put this awesome fella down.  He was a part of our family for 10 years - he brought us so much joy, stress, love, frustration and laughs.  We miss him dearly and we still struggle not to cry when we think of him.   He is truly missed....

Here is my take....love this guy...RIP Bauer....

Please play along with us using your photos of any four-legged animal that is or was in your life.  Link up your projects for your chance to win a $20.00 gift card from Paper Issues - our fabulous sponsor!

  

Happy scrapping!

Scrap & Play Challenge #7 Reveal

I have had such a great time playing around with some mixed media products that I decided to use it for some cards using this mood board for Scrap & Play Challenge #7.  I loved that ocean view and the variations of the blues that I wanted to mimic it in my cards....here is the challenge...

And here are my cards...

I used some modelling paste and a Tim Holtz stencil to create the background of the lines...it's hard to tell but they are raised and have a thick texture to them.  After it dried, I painted over it using a blue and turquoise glimmer mist from Tattered Angels.  I also used a few stamps here and there to add to the dimension.   Make sure to link up your projects based on the mood board for your chance to win a prize package from Paper Issues!  Have fun creating and crafting!

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! 

Scrap & Play Challenge #5 Reveal!

Here is a great sketch over at Scrap & Play for challenge #5!  You also need to use pieces on your layout that begin with each letter for the world SPLASH - such a great take on a challenge!

Here is the sketch....

And here is my take...

S - snowflakes

P - patterned paper

L - layers

A - alcohol inks

S - sequins, stars

H - heart flair

I know that it's the middle of the summer but I really wanted to scrap these fun winter photos that I had lying around.  I used some Crate Paper from their Christmas line, a few acrylic snowflakes that I inked with alcohol ink, Heidi Swapp and Tim Holtz stencils with Distress Ink and Color Box ink.  It was super fun to create that background - looking forward to doing more for sure!!

Link up your projects at Scrap & Play for your chance to win a great prize from Paper Secrets!  Good luck!

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!!!

Scrap & Play Challenge #4

There is another great challenge over at Scrap & Play - Scraplift this awesome LO by Fancy Pants DT member, Anna Kossakovskaya!  She did such a great job with this Fancy Pants line - it just screams summer!!!  Here is her LO...

And here is my take on it....

I really like how she used a boarder across the top and that cute banner of pendants.  I chose to sew a few small circles together for my banner instead of using the same triangles that Anna did.  I added the tag on the top of my photos instead of at the side and used the banner stickers to the left of my photo instead of the bottom.  Anna's LO was very inspiring for me - I hope you enjoy it and play along!

Make sure to link up your projects at Scrap & Play for your chance to win a fabulous prize pack from Fancy Pants Designs!!!!

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!

Scrap & Play Challenge #3!

I've always loved playing Bingo - evan as an adult we play every once in a while at my mom's with the kids - she has this bag full of goodies and always makes sure all the grandkids win at least one prize of their choice :)  So when this challenge came up at Scrap & Play - it reminded me so much playing with my family!!!  

For the challenge, you need to pick a line in any direction and create a project using all the items listed in that row!  Really - you could have a black out and use all the items if you are up to it ;)

Here is the challenge...

And here is my layout using the middle line across...floral patterned paper, enamel dots and Fancy Pants Design products.  I was sad that my Fancy Pants box of goodies didn't ship in time for me to use on this challenge (Canadian boarder always holds things up!), so I used the On Trend line that was released last year.  I love the colors and really had yet to put it to good use on any type of project!  I was so happy to finally play with it here!

Make sure to head on over to the Scrap & Play blog and link up your projects using Challenge #3 for your chance to win a fabulous prize from Fancy Pants Designs!

P.S. - when I finally got my goodies - Canada post put a big hole right through everything - every single piece of paper was damaged!  I've come to terms with it however as everything is still useable and awesome as ever!  Can't wait to play around with it and create my next project for Scrap & Play!

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 :(  

Link up your projects here for a chance to win a fabulous prize from our sponsor My Creative Scrapbook!   

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!