Sketch N Scrap card sketches

Happy August!  Hope everyone is enjoying these last lazy days of Summer!  I wanted to share with you my card sketches for Sketch N Scrap for this month!  I was out of town when the August 5th sketch posted and never got around to sharing it so I will share it now.  Here are the sketches with my card examples:

August 20th sketch by me:

My example:

Supplies Used: Patterned Paper: My Mind's Eye; cardstock- Stampin Up; embossing folder- fan by 

Stampin Up; ink- Stampin Up; stamp set- CTMH; bling- Kaisercrafts

August 5th sketch by Kelly:

My example:

Supplies Used: Patterned Paper: Stampin Up;  cardstock: Stampin Up; stamp set: CTMH;

bling: Kaiser Craft; ink- chocolate chip and old olive by Stampin Up

Both of my cards were made with the stamp set generously donated by our August sponsor Amanda Armitage, independent CTMH consultant.  This set is super cute, very versatile and I LOVE that it is clear so you can see exactly where you are placing it on your paper!  Super easy to use!  Here is the whole set:

Don't you love it!  It is reasonable priced as well for just $6.95, a GREAT starter stamp set for those of you wanting to delve into card making but not spend a lot!  If you would like to order it please stop by Amanda's CTMH site HERE or visit her Etsy store Love Manifested to see her pre-made goodies and other fun stuff!

Now, if you want to play along at Sketch N Scrap for a chance to win this FAB-O stamp set you have until August 31st at midnight CST, details are HERE.  Hope to see your lovely entries soon!

Sketch N Scrap #39

Summer is fast coming to a close, it seems like it was just a few days ago we were busy planning out all the fun things we would do this summer and now we are busily planning all the things we need to do to get ready to go back to school which starts in a weeks time!  Our second layout sketch of the month at Sketch N Scrap is by my good buddy Kelly.  I love Kelly's sketches as they stretch me out of my comfort zone!

Here is the sketch:

And here is my layout documenting our last lazy summer days of 2013:

Supplies Used: cardstock: Bazzill; Patterned Paper: Fancy Pants Boardwalk; flag: Bella Blvd;

stickers: Fancy Pants Boardwalk; punch: star and circle by Stampin Up; circle border:

 Teresa Collins; wood stars: Studio Calico

These are pictures of my son and nephew enjoying my parent's pool one lazy summer afternoon. We sure will miss lazy days by the pool! I hope you will find time to play along with us this month at Sketch N Scrap, we have tons of inspiration using this sketch on our blog, our DT did an outstanding job as usual so hop on over and check it out!  Plus we have a FAB sponsor this week, Amanda Armitage, independent consultant for CTMH has generously donated a lovely stamp set to be given to one lucky participant that we will choose randomly!  Remember you can't win if you don't play so check out all the details HERE!
Happy scrapping!

Sketch N Scrap #38

Can you belive it is August already?  Time for the kids to head back to school soon and for us Moms' to get back into a more regular routine - I will miss you summer!  A new month means a new sketch over at Sketch N Scrap!
 Here is the first sketch of the month designed by me:

And here is my layout using the sketch:

 

Supplies used: Patterned Paper: Jillibean Soup; Letter Stickers: Jillibean Soup;

Circle Tag: Elle's Studio;  Punch: McGill Heart & circle; button: Stampin Up;

These pictures are of my niece and her puppy Blitz taken on the Fourth of July this year.  She loves her dog and he loves her! He doesn't even mind being put in a choke hold and loved on he is so sweet!  These two are quite the pair!  I hope you will find time to play along with us again at Sketch N Scrap, we have an awesome sponsor this month.  Amanda Armitage, Independent Close to My Heart Consultant and owner of the Etsy store Love Manifested is our sponsor and she is giving away a lovely stamp set to one lucky randomly drawn winner!  Check it out the details HERE!  Happy Scrapping friends! 

Challenge fun!

I hope everyone had a scrappy weekend!  I was able to spend the weekend cropping with my BFF in St Louis!  It was one of the best crops I have attended (and yes, I've been to a lot!).  This crop was sponsored by First Class Scraps.  Mary Jo and Maureen who run it are the nicest, most sweet and fun people I have met !  They make your experience VERY enjoyable and I felt as if I had known them my whole life, very inspiring ladies to meet!  If you have a chance to attend one of their crops make sure and do so, it is DEFINITELY worth traveling to as well!  You won't regret your experience there , the facilities are lovely, the food is great, the cropping group is super friendly and fun and you have TONS of space and time to work on what you want!  While I was there I was able to get  layouts done for a few challenges.  Here is my layout using the new Fancy Pants Boardwalk collection:

Supplies Used: Paper: Fancy Pants Boardwalk, CTMH (red diagnol) & Echo Park

 (orange background); cardstock: Stampin Up Basic Black and Red Riding Hood; metal

accent: Fancy Pants; flower: felt fusion; letter stickers: Fancy Pants; Journal card: Fancy Pants

I created this page for two challenges.  The first challenge is for Paper Secrets sketch with a twist.  Here is the sketch by Page Maps:

The twist was to use a project life type card on your layout, I had to borrow one from my table mate and it was funny how this older Fancy Pants line matched the newer one!  Love happy mistakes since I forgot the twist and didn't pack a card to use!    I am also entering this is Personalscrapper's Summer Camp challenge to use the word Summer in your title using two different alpha stickers!   I hope you will have a scrappy happy week folks!  I did a bunch of layouts at the crop, not all of which I can show just yet, so stay tuned for more inspiration soon on the old bloggo!  Toodles!

Card Sketch #6

Time for our last sketch of July! This month has flown by, summer is coming fast to a close and the kids will be back in school soon, however, at Sketch N Scrap we will continue to have lots of fun sketches for you each month! 

 This is the sketch for this week's challenge:

Here is my card I created:

Supplies Used: Patterned Paper: Bo Bunny Forever Fall; Stickers: Bo Bunny Forever Fall

& Jolee's (sunflower); cardstock: Stampin Up; ribbon: American Crafts; die: Sizzix Tag Die

stamp: Stampin Up; ink: Stampin Up Early Espresso

I loved this line by Bo Bunny and this quote was so perfect for a card!  I designed this entire sketch with that quote sticker in mind!  Funny how some things inspire us isn't it?  The colors in this line scream fall and are so rich, I bought two of most of the papers!  I hope you will take some time to create a card based on this sketch! You have until July 31st to enter our challenge for a chance to win a $20 gift certificate from the Paper Secrets store!  What a great prize!  Go check out the great line of scrappy goodness at Paper Secrets and I think you will find you can easily find $20 worth of products you would love to have!

Sketch N Scrap #37

July is moving fast folks! Time for our second layout sketch of the month at

Sketch N Scrap already! 

Here is the sketch by Kelly:

 

Here is my layout:

Supplies Used: Papers: Scenic Route, Echo Park, My Mind's Eye; Stickers: Echo Park; Rub Ons:

Love Elsie; Punch: Stampin Up Large Star; cardstock: Stampin Up

I love these pics I got recently from my sister in law of my youngest nephew playing at the campground playground! Doesn't he look like he is having fun?  This sketch was so fun with all the stars and I just couldn't wait to use some bright colors to really pop the photos (so glad my nephew was wearing orange!)

I hope you will find time to check out the other great layouts from our awesome DT and guest designers this month! Make sure and play along for a chance to win a $20 gift certificate to Paper Secrets, after all who doesn't need more scrappy supplies, especially with all the new releases coming this summer!

Sketch N Scrap #36

Happy July! We are experiencing a bit of a cool front here in Texas, for which I am very thankful! I hope it's not to hot in your neck of the woods.  Hope everyone has time to stay in and play along with our first sketch for July that is now up at Sketch N Scrap! 

Here is the sketch by me:

Here is my layout using the sketch:

Supplies used: Cardstock: Bazzill; Patterned Paper: Fancy Pants Swagger; alpha stickers: Fancy Pants Swagger; stickers: Fancy Pants Swagger and Basic Grey Basics; punch (star) Stampin Up; Die cut (celebrate) Cricut Cartridge Celebrations; Buttons- Fancy Pants Swagger; numbers: Fancy Pants Swagger; wood stars- Studico Calico; washi tape-Michaels

These are pics of my son on his 15th birthday last December.  I managed to get just a few pics, he is at that age where he does not want his picture taken! lol!  I hope you will find time to play along with us at Sketch N Scrap, lots of inspiration featuring our new design team this week AND we have an another awesome sponsor, Paper Secrets is offering up a $20 gift card to one lucky winner who will be picked at random from all entries!  Remember you get ONE entry for each submission and you have until July 31st at midnight CST to play along!  Happy Independence Day to all my American readers! Enjoy your week!