Adventure Bound

Hello,

Just a reminder that the Sketches 4 All 4 year Anniversary Party is going on right now!  Hop on over there and check out all the fun challenges.  And... the more you play along... the more chances you have to win prizes.

Yesterday was Day 1 of our Party... and it was opened up with a sketch challenge (AP1).  You can see the challenge here.  

This is the sketch:

Here's my layout titled, "Adventure Bound."

Andrew snapped this pic of hubby and I on the plane several years ago... headed to visit my sister and her girls.  We had an amazing time!

Supplies used:

Paper: DCWV, Colorbok, Other

Twine: American Crafts

EK Success Border Punch

Martha Stewart Border Punch

Round Sticker: Marcella by K

3D Embellies

Metal Rimmed Embellie

Clear Sticker Page Title

Ribbon

Decorative Edge Scissors

Darice Embossing Folders

Hole Punch

Above the photo are some embellies, twine and embossed papers.

The page title is a clear sticker to the right of the photo.  Some of the papers were cut using edge scissors.  A round sticker was added in the corner of the photo with twine wrapped around the cardstock.

Below the photo are more scrap pieces of papers.  For the banner, I folded the top of it a couple of times, punched a hold and added twine.  A 3D embellies was added near the end of the banner.

Along the right of my page is a punched border with dark blue ribbon tucked under it.

Thanks so much for stopping by!

And don't forget to head on over to Sketches 4 All for a fun P*A*R*T*Y with lots of prizes!!!

Sketches 4 All Design Team Member

Good Times

Hello everyone!

Even though I haven't really posted anything in a few days... working on projects that I can't post... yet!  Soon enough you will see them!  So keep checking back!  :)

Here's a layout that was submitted at Turtle Soup for their November Mini Crop - Precious Family Challenge.

The challenge is to scrap a special family occasion and journal about what makes it special to you.

My layout is titled, "Good Times."

This photo was taken in July.  I was so happy to have them home for a part of the summer!

Supplies used:

Paper: Colorbok

SU Border Punch

Various Paints

Rick Rack

Epoxy Page Title: Heidi Grace

Flowers

Gems: Home Made

Marker

Darice Embossing Folder

Home Made Mist

Sequins, Brads, Buttons & Gems

Heart Brad

Ribbon

Sketch: Page Maps

Journaling reads:

"This was a special "reunion" of sorts.  Since both of our kids joined the military we haven't been together for several years.  So, when our son came home this summer, it was so awesome to be a family again and we had such wonderful memories.  Love this photo of them!  This is one proud mom!  July 2013"

A trio of flowers were added just below the journaling block.

The background was created using splotches of paint, misting it, then pressing the cardstock onto it.

The black cardstock was embossed.  The page title is an epoxy sticker.

 

After misting a portion of the upper page, I added various bling in lines to represent a "burst" coming from the heart brad.  I used a ruler to make sure my lines were straight.

Thanks so much for stopping by!

Out on Vacation

Hello,

I have another layout to share with you today that was submitted at Colorful Creations for their Member Spotlight Sketch Challenge (GDTNOV13).  You can see the challenge here.

The sketch:

And my layout titled, "Out on Vacation."

These photos are a couple of the many that I took while on a short trip near the lower portion of our State to see the Observatory.  So cool!

I decided to use two photos rather than the three from the sketch.

Supplies used:

Paper: Me & My Big Ideas, Colorbok

3D Embellies: K&Co.

Ribbon

Darice Embossing Folder

Sticker

In the upper corner I added a couple strip of paper and a sticker.

Ribbon is trailing from the 3D embellie with small banners below the ribbon.

The 3D page title.

The brown cardstock was embossed.

Thanks so much for stopping by! 

Colorful Creations Design Team Member

Fun

Hi there,

I have a layout to share that was submitted at Soul Scrappers for their Sketch Challenge (SC71).  You can see the challenge here.

The sketch:

Extra criteria:  Use chipboard and the colors blue and brown (any shade).

Here's my layout titled, "Fun."

This is our Zoe-dog casually walking through a large mud puddle!  It's like a magnet for her... and she just has to walk through the middle of all the large puddles during our walks.

I used the sketch, chipboard and only blue and brown colors.

Supplies used:

Paper: Colorbok

Chipboard Shapes

Ribbon

Distressing

Darice Embossing Folder

Decorative Ribbon: Webster's Pages

Sticker Page Title

Marker

Ink: Blue

Gems: Home Made

Flowers

 

Each cardstock strip was embossed and the tag was distressed with ribbon stapled at the top.

This chipboard piece was inked with blue.

A closer look.  Love this ribbon from Webster's Pages!

A couple flowers were added on another chipboard oval tag shape.  The chippie was colored with a brown maker and ribbon threaded through the holes on each end.

A closer look at the chipboard.

Thanks so much for stopping by!

Soul Scrappers Design Team Member

Cherish

Hi there,

I have a layout to share that was submitted at Colorful Creations for their Say It With Words - Cherish Challenge (SIWWNOV).  You can see the challenge here.

This is my layout titled, "Cherish."

The challenge word for Nov. is "Cherish" which I used as my page title.

This was such a wonderful time... when our daughter came home after being deployed overseas for six months... and wanted this to be the surprise of her son's life!!  And it was!!  We were so happy to have been a part of this!!  Her friends were too!  It was truly a moment to cherish forever!!

Supplies used:

Paper: Me & My Big Ideas, Colorbok

Darice Embossing Folder

EK Success Border Punch

Glittery Swirls & Flowers

Sentiment Sticker: Marcella By K

Chipboard Arrow: K&Co.

Marker (to color arrow black)

Sketch: Page Maps (Sept 2013)

Love, love, love this glittery swirls... with bling too!

I used a punched border just under the swirls.

The title sticker was matted onto B&W cardstock with two glittery flowers added.

Another look at the beautiful swirls and dimension.

Thanks so much for stopping by!

Colorful Creations Design Team Member

Many Thanks Card

Hello,

I have a card to share that was submitted at Turtle Soup for their Friday Nov 1 Inspiration Challenge.

I decided to make a Thank You card... as I can never seem to have enough of these! 

I used a matting around the card.  The center strip was embossed.  Gems in the flower centers are home made and the sentiment is a rub on.

Supplies used:

Paper: My Mind's Eye, White Cardstock

Prima Flowers

Ribbon

Darice Embossing Folder

Rub on Sentiment

Gems: Home Made

Sketch: Splitcoast Stampers (SC423)

Thanks for stopping by!

Kind Words Card

Hi there,

It's a beautiful sunny day today!  

Finally got the rest of my carrots pulled out of the garden.  Now I can work on getting my compost all spread onto the garden to set for the winter.  That's when I feel like it...  :)

I have a few cards to share with you today.

The first one was submitted at Sketches 4 All for Stacy H-W's November Card Challenge - Focus on the Sentiment.  You can see the challenge here.

This is my "Kind Words..." card:

It's been awhile since I dug into the purples...

The sentiment is from Paper Pizazz (Hot Off the Press).  Most of the edges were distressed.

Supplies used:

Paper: DCWV, Colorbok

Distressing

Sheer Ribbon

Twine: American Crafts

Darice Embossing Folder

Pop Dots

Sentiment: Hot Off the Press

Gems: Home Made

Sketch: Splitcoast Stampers (SC449)

A closer look at the distressing... dimension using pop dots.

Thanks so much for stopping by!

Sketches 4 All Design Team Member

Five Star Experience

Hi there,

Here's a layout that was submitted at Archi-scraps for their November Inspiration Challenge.  You can see the challenge here.

The Inspiration Photo:

Criteria:  The Sea 

My layout is titled, "Five Star Experience."

These photos were taken from an Observatory that we visited this summer in the lower part of our hometown State.  The views were breathtaking!!

Supplies used:

Paper: DCWV, Colorbok

Silver Color Mist

3D Dolphin & Swirls Embellies

Darice Embossing Folder

Washi Tape: Home Made

Pinking Shears

Folder Tab

Marker

Star Punch

Corner Rounder

Sketch: Page Maps (Apr 2010)

I used pinking shears on one side of the washi tape... which was made using double sided tape and tissue paper.  The folder tap has the date of our adventure.  

Isn't this dolphin cute?  The swirls were added as the water splashing.

The page title is on the left of the center embossed strip.

A look at the silver color mist.

And a better look at the dimension from the 3D embellies.

Sure hope you can play along with us this month.  Such a fun challenge... you won't want to miss out.

Here's the prize you will be playing for:

Kindly donated by Julene Matthews.

You will receive:  20 sheets of 12x12 Christmas pp plus Ruby Rock-It Border Sticker (10 pennants) and Ruby Rock-It Glittered layered accents (17 pieces).  Both of the Ruby Rock-It items coordinate. 

Pretty cool, right?  We can all use more Christmas paper and the embellies look sweet too.

Hope to see your creations at Archi-scraps!

This is a fabulous site... and we only had ONE entry last month.  :(   Such a bummer!  So... let's try to get more entries this month.  Come on... and play along!   Hop on over there and check all the inspiration layouts from the lovely DT (including myself) too!   All awesome layouts that are sure to inspire you!

Thanks for stopping by and hope to see you at Archi-scraps!  :)

Archi-scraps Design Team Member