Back to The Sketch of the Week

I guess that Christmas break really stored up some mojo for the design team. And they unleashed it on this sketch! They each interpreted the sketch in a unique way. And btw, I am adding a B&w version of the sketch so it is easier to print. I also have a new design team member to introduce Angel Rodrigue. You can check out her blog to see her amazing scrapbook talent!

The Sketch:

Pat's Example - Making "Silly Faces" is something most ppl never grow out of and Pat captures those moments perfect in her granddaughter's face. I love the 3D flower she made and the bg stamp really keeps your eye moving around the page.

Gina's Example - the most perfect subject, Furrbabies! Gigi is an absolutely gorgeous dog but like most she is very "Unhappy" at being wet! I love the way she wrapped the fiber around here subtitle.

Bethy's Example - Wasn't she just precious! And how great to see the amazing woman "Bethy" is today. I love her soft colors, her hand doodling, and the green circle border at the bottom really brings the circles together.

Heather's Example - Heather's daughter is so cute, I love seeing her do all her fun stuff. Here she is decorating rice crispy houses. I really love the 3D snowflakes, they bring out the bg paper and make the pics pop. And the added glitter gives it just the right amount of sparkle.

Michele's Example- What fabulous pics Michele has of her boys looking at this gorgeous bird from the look in the young ones eyes you can just imagine waht a great "Air Show" it must have been. I love how she added star shapes to her title to make it stand out and the firworks paper really makes the top photo grab your attention.

Alecia's Example - What a cute pic to get of all your friends. And who doesn't love hats, especially "Christmas Hats" I love how she made the bg a circle and the pic square to off set each other. And herhandmade embesllishments are really creative and I love that she blinged the 25th of Dec.

Presenting for the first time is our newest design team member: Angel Rodrigue

I first met Angel at Scraps-n-Such and when she joined our group she brought her extraordinary talent to our group. She broke us out of our comfort zone and got us to start hand doodling on our layouts. If you have seen any of her work you will know she is a very serious scrapper and we are so excited to have her on our design team! So here is:

Angel's Example - Again another Furrbaby! And this one is just as cute! From the bg paper and the pink everywhere, you guessed it Sophia is a girl with "Girly Paws". I love how Angel used flowers as the bg matts for her pics. And the white hand doodled rings really draw they eye to the photo. And every girly page needs glitter!

My Example - A little late with the Halloween layout but I had fun with the circles on this sketch!


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Scraps-N-Such New Years Crop

On New years Day we had a crop at Scraps-n-Such. The girls created some fabulous layouts and altered items. It was my job, along with Gina & Bethy, to come up with some challenges. Here's what I came up with:

Song Title Challenge (Remember I just went to the Blue October concert and got that really great shot, well here's the LO for it!)

Altered Grunge or Chip Board Challenge

Lately I have been looking for a Fairy Door. If you don't know what a Fairy Door is, let me explain. It is believed that by placing An Enchanted Fairy Door inside your house or garden, you are welcoming the Fairy Folk to come out of the forest and meet you. By placing small "gifts" by the door, you entice the fairies to visit and bring you good luck. Just remember all fairies love shiny items and anything that sparkles! So in honor of the Fairies, I made a couple of Fairy Doors out of grungeboard, some glimmer mist, an old earring (the door handle on the silver door), an old pendant (for the "window"), some fibers, a Heidi Swapp Mask, Tim Holtz Mask, Stickles Glitter Glue, Tim Holtz Distress Crackle Paint, a couple of blingy gems, and some leaves.

Here's the Lo I did for Gina's Reflections Challenge

The title is Thoughts of Me, You can't see the title too well because I used White Felt Thickers for the word Thoughts and added pink polka dots to it.

Here's the mini book I did for Gina's Themed Mini Album Challenge

I choose Twilight as my theme. I had watched the movie a couple of days before Christmas. I loved the movie and can't wait for the next one. All of the pictures are of Edward except the top one in the second set, that's Jasper! Have fun drooling!

So that's a recap of the Scraps-n-Such New Years Crop! Hope my work sends you some inspiration or much need mojo!

Tuesday I will be bringing back the sketches and the design team has brought their A game for you! So check back Tuesday for the reveal! Happy Scrapping!

Christmas, New Years, and more

Sorry it's been a while since I've blogged but I'm back now. Christmas was happy & jolly, I got tons of new scrappy toys to play with and a few gift cards that I've already spent on more scrappy stuff! So I am ready to play again. It feels like I haven't scrapped in months even though it's only been a few weeks!

Here are a few of the new scrappy toys I got from hubby:

Paper Storage Cart/Cubes

FRED- My Scrapping Buddy

Tinker Bell - Cuttlebug Die,
TinkerBell Cricut Cart,
Tags, Bags & Boxes Cricut cart,
and Cricut Deep Cut Blade and Housing

he said "I was a REALLY good girl this year." And he expects me to use these toys and make some super great projects! Gotta love a supportive husband!

Oh Yeah, I almost forgot! Here are the pictures of our Snowman. We built this little guy the night it snowed back in December, I don't remember which day it was but I do know it was a really long time since it had last snowed in Houston! And of course, since we are in Houston, Go Astros! (Isn't that little hat the cutest, they serve icecream in them at the baseball stadium. BTW, we made him on our third floor balcony with the snow that had accumalated. I think he measured 16" tall! The tall pile beside him is supposed to be a Christmas Tree! LOL

For New Years we stayed home and sat on our balcony for a great fireworks show across the lake. We made it way past midnight! We had a few shots throughout the night and watched a movie and just enjoyed each other's company. Here's a short video of the firworks:

I think I pretty much caught you up I don't want to make this post any longer so I'll start another one to show & tell you about the News Years Crop! And get ready for the sketches to start back up!