Everyday Adventure | Sketch?!Sketches March 15th Challenge

Hi My Scrapping Friends!

It's time for a new sketch challenge over at Stuck?!Sketches! Here's the March 15th sketch designed by Laura Whitaker....

And here's my take on the sketch...

My son love playing in the woods behind our home and the Wild Child collection from Pink Paislee were just the right collection to document this photo.

I started my layout off by adding some mixed media to the background using the packaging technique with some distress markers. I also used a stencil with some yellow paint to add a few vertical circles onto the background base and love the added interest this create.

Next, using the sketch as a guide to add lots of layers to back my photo, created my title by combining embellishments from Turn The Page and the Wild Child collections and pop those adorable bugs stickers on top.

      

I wanted a way to add some more texture to my page and decided to incorporate some hand stitching. I only did two corners and really love how this was just the idea I needed to pull the whole design together.

  

 I created a cluster of embellishments on the right side of the photo, which included a fussy cut star, a sticker, a tag from the die-cut ephemera pack, a flair  and a bug clip from my stash.

I also decided to stamp the sentiment "Go outside" around the page and finish the layout off by adding some fussy cut stars from the patterned paper 11.  

Thanks for stopping by :) xx  

       We'd love for you to play along with us at Stuck?!Sketches all you have to do is create a layout based on this sketch and link up your layout on the Stuck?!Sketches blog by March, 30th to be in the running to win a prize from one of our sponsors!

Prize is a $20 gift certificate...

Prize is a $25 gift certificate...

  

Brilliant | Stuck?!Sketches March 1st Sketch Challenge

Hi My Scrapping Friends!

It's time for a new challenge over at Stuck?!Sketches! Here's the March 1st sketch designed by the talented Laura Whitaker...

And here's my take on the sketch....

I'm so ready for spring and couldn't resist using the multi-photos on this sketch to create a page with the beautiful Tiger Lilies found in my garden!    

I used patterned papers from a couple different Jillibean Soup collections...Farmhouse Stew and Souper Celebration! I love how you can combine many different collections from Jillibean Soup and how well they all come together.

I started my layout off by using a plate to cut out some circles as well as to create the big C's design. Next, using the sketch as a guide I started adding my layers, as shown in the photo below.   

I added a small cluster of embellishments in the lower left hand corner which included a few pieces of Pea Pod parts and some fussy cut butterflies from one of the Farmhouse stew pattern paper. I then used a marker to create a butterfly trial. 

I added a Flair to the right of my title and to balance the page I added another trail of fussy cut butterflies in the upper right hand corner. Not much more was added to this layout, except of a few clear droplets around the butterflies. 

Thanks for stopping by :) xx

     We'd love for you to play along with us at Stuck?!Sketches all you have to do is create a layout based on this sketch and link up your layout on the Stuck?!Sketches blog by March, 29th to be in the running to win a prize from one of our sponsors!

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Prize is a $20 gift certificate

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The View | Stuck?!Sketches February 15th Challenge

Hi My Scrapping Friends!

It's time for a new challenge over at Stuck?!Sketches! For the February 15th challenge Laura Whitaker created two fabulous sketches to choose from!

Here's a look at the first one....

and here's the bonus sketch!

I chose to use the first sketch, to document this photo of my son looking out over the lake and just admiring the beauty in nature.

Here's my take using the first sketch...

I used a few pieces of patterned paper from Echo Park *Happy Birthday(Boy)* collection on this layout. As you can see the pattern papers in this collection can be use to document much more than just a birthday celebrate.

I started my layout off by adding a 10x10 pieces of white cardstock to the lower left hand corner, instead of placing it in the center of the page. 

    

Behind my photo I added some layers using some solid color cardstock and a couple of doilies. I use my Big Shot to create a die-up star and some branches and use the die-cutting to create a cluster on the left hand side of my photo as well as a button from my stash.  

      

   

I added a pop of color with the orange on my title and also in the tag at the top of the photo. 

I finish the layout off by adding some die-cut stars to the page, as well as a few enamels dots and some black paint splatters.     

Thanks for stopping by :) xx

 We'd love for you to play along with us at Stuck?!Sketches all you have to do is create a layout based on one of the sketches or even both...and link up your layout on the Stuck?!Sketches blog by February, 28th to be in the running to win a prize from one of our sponsors!

Prize is a $25 gift certificate...

Prize is a $25 gift certificate...

Lucky Me | Stuck?!Sketches February 1st Challenge

Hi Scrapping Friends! It's time for a new challenge over at Stuck?!Sketches! Here's a look at the fabulous February 1st sketch, designed my Laura Whitaker...

And here's my take on the sketch...

To create this page I used a number of Echo Park Paper older collection, which I had for a few years... 

I begin my page by selection several pieces of patterned papers from my Echo Park stash, which I then use to create a base for my photo. 

I used a free cut file from Paper Issues, which were a perfect replacement for the doily in the sketch. I love how the Heart Wreath cut file create both a frame and a focal point for my photo...

       

 For the title, I used some foam letter stickers to spell out LUCKY,  as well as a small tag to add the word ME to.  I then wrap the string around the letter Y and place the tag on an angle. At this point, I felt like the title needed something, so I decided to add the silver butterfly to sit right on top of the foam letters.

           

I created a small cluster of hearts on the bottom right-hand corner of the photo using an embossing folder as well as a pierced heart die-cut.  I created another focal point by adding a pop of color with a Flair to the top of the die-cut hearts and love the way it balance off the black in the title.

 To complete the layout, I tucked two smaller doilies underneath the layout base, one in the top right and the other in the bottom left of the page. 

Thanks for stopping by :) xx

 We'd love for you to play along with us at Stuck?!Sketches all you have to do is create a layout based on this sketch and link up your layout on the Stuck?!Sketches blog by February, 28th to be in the running to win a prize from one of our sponsors!

Prize is a $25 gift certificate.

Prize is a $20 gift Certificate. 

A beautiful love filled prize pack to our third winner. 

Love To Craft | Stuck?!Sketches January 15th Sketch Challenge

Hi My Scrapping Friends!!!

It's time for the lastest sketch challenge at Stuck?!Sketches!  Here's the fabulous sketch designed by Laura Whitaker for the January 15th challenge!

I love this design, with all the many layers of patterned paper behind the photos...so I decided to create a page about my love for this fabulous hobby! 

Here's my take on the sketch, using Echo Park Paper * I'd Rather Be Crafting* collection.

As you can tell I had lots of fun layering up all the beautiful patterned papers in this collection to create a background base for my photo.

     

I replace one of the photos with a 4x4 journaling card, added a sticker from the collection as well as a couple of die-cut stitched flowers from MFT to complete this cluster.

To the left side of my photo I added a flower sticker and to create a bit more interest I place one of the die-cut flower on top. I also added a couple more of those cute crafting stickers to complete this part of the page .

I used a plate and a black ink marker to create my circles for my background.  Here you can see I also added a few more die-cut flowers, as well as a couple of stickers to create some various height in this cluster.  

I combined a wood veneer word from my stash and the craft sticker to create a title.

I really enjoy using this sketch and creating with all the beautiful layers! 

Thanks for stopping by :) xx 

 We'd love for you to play along with us at Stuck?!Sketches all you have to do is create a layout based on this sketch and link up your layout on the Stuck?!Sketches blog by January, 29th to be in the running to win a prize from one of our sponsors!

Prize is a $25 gift certificate

Prize is a paper stack of the winner choice

  Prize is a online class 

Let's Celebrate | Stuck?!Sketches January 1st Sketch Challenge

Hello my scrapping friends! First of all, Happy New Year! I'm So excited to see what crafting adventent 2018 have in store for me!

It's time for a new challenge at Stuck?!Sketches! Let's take a look at the awesome sketch that Laura has designed for us.

And here's my take on the sketch...

I combine multiple Jillibean Soup collections from my stash to document some fun New Year's Eve memories.

To the top of the page I added several hand stitched lines on the diagonal. Next, I selected the patterned papers I wanted to use and decided to use my Big Shot machine to create squares in two different sizes.  

I couldn't resist using this film strip cut file I found in the Silhouette shop to back my photos, before adhering it down with foam adhesive.

I created a cluster to the bottom left hand corner of the photo strip by laying a few die cuts, tag, and a tiny button.  I love the idea of combining the celebrate from the Jillibean Soup Rock Star stamp sets along with a few alpha stickers to create my title.    

I created another point of interest on the page by tucking a die cut doily underneath the top right of the photo strip, as well as a die cut arrow and a couple of puffy stickers.       

Some phase stickers, along with a few enamel dots finished the layout.

Thanks for stopping by:) xx

 We'd love for you to play along with us at Stuck?!Sketches all you have to do is create a layout based on this sketch and link up your layout on the Stuck?!Sketches blog by Januray, 29th to be in the running to win a prize from one of our sponsors!

Prize is two large pieces of chipboard

prize is the three January new release sequin packs and 3 yards of the in stock May Arts Ribbon

Get Cozy | Stuck?!Sketches December 15th Sketch Challenge

Hi My Scrapping Friends!

It's time for a new challenge at Stuck?!Sketches and Laura has designed another fabulous sketch for us to be inspired by!  Here's a look at the December 15th sketch!!!

Here's my take on the sketch...

I used the beautiful *December Days* collection from Pinkfresh Studio to document some photos of our 2016 Christmas tree. 

I started by creating a hand stitched tree to use as a starting point for my page. Next, I started building my patterned paper layers, following the sketch as I went along.   

To the top left corner of my photos I created a cluster which included a few *December Days* gold foiled die cuts and a puffy sticker. I also decided I wanted to incorporate the poinsettia stamp from Altenew on my layout. I stamped and colored the poinsettias with Copic Markers and cut them out with the coordinating die.  

     

I created a smaller cluster to bottom right hand corner of my photos using one of the stamped poinsettia, a couple of puffy stickers and a phase die cut which were also used as a title for my page. I love the added interest and texture the stamped poinsettias create...    

  

Another cluster was added to the top right hand corner of the page using a smaller stamped poinsettia, a puffy sticker and a few more of die cut pieces. 

I finished off the layout with a few added die cut gold stars and some paint spatter.

Thanks for stopping by:) xx

 We'd love for you to play along with us at Stuck?!Sketches all you have to do is create a layout based on this sketch and link up your layout on the Stuck?!Sketches blog by December, 29th to be in the running to win a prize from one of our sponsors!

     

Prize is a $20 gift certificate...

Prize is a $25 gift certificate...