So Sketchy Reveal - a couple days early! Yay!!!

I love, love, loved working with this sketch...I'm so in luv with wallet sized pics lately!! YUM!!! Lots of fun embellishements on this layout and you can see more details on So Sketchy.

Here's my sketch:



Here's what I did with it...pretty true to the sketch it was such a fun one to work with!



Supplies used:
Basic Grey Porcelain PP

Bazzill CS

Prima Say it in Studs

Bazzill Just the Edge CS Strips

Martha Stuart Border punch

EK Success Scallped punch

Riff Raff Chipboard Butterflies

Heidi Swapp

Chipboard Heart

Basic Grey Chipboard Alphas

MM Journal Blotter; blossoms; buttons and mini Alphas

AdIrondac Dimensional Pearls paint

I Got Nothin'....

Hey all...pretty quiet on here, eh?

Well, no reason really except that I had nothing that I could show you. ;) It's been pretty busy around here the last week or so and hard to update the blog when I'm barely at my computer! Fun stuff, for sure, but it's cutting into my scrap time!! :)

Okay, I lied, I got a little something....I have been scrapping, honest but nothing new I can show you right now...there are a couple layouts coming for So Sketchy so watch for them and here are a few layouts and cards from the Mid Month Reveal at YMBD...yay, this post isn't totally going to be imageless!!! LOL

Enjoy!

The Members are Taking Over at YMBD!!!!!

Want to participate in an awesome online crop? Come on over to YMBD, the members have taken over and will be posting awesome crop challenges and giving away fabulous prizes!!!!!!

Come check it out, starting at 7:00 PM EST - the pre-challenges from Cat are up now and the member challenges are starting to pour in, I know I won't be able to keep up! LOL

So Sketchy - Guest Designer for April

Guest Designer for April

For the month of March, anyone who submits a card or page using any of the sketches posted for the month have a chance to win a guest designer position on So Sketchy for April.

Contest details:
For the monthly contest, please email your submissions to:

sosketchy@live.com

Create a page or card using any of the sketches showcased this month. Please reduce the size of your image to below 150kB.

With your image:

• Please include your name, location and title of your creation.
• Please identify what sketch number(s) you used for your creations.

The So Sketchy Sistas will vote for the best submission and the submission that has the most votes will win the Guest Designer position for April.

NOTE: If would like to be considered for the Guest Designer position, I would love to see you comment on the March creations by the So Sketchy Sistas this month.

MARCH CONTEST DUE DATE: All creations are due by the 4th of the following month. (ie: March sketches due April 4.) You will win a copy of the printable images from The Cutting Cafe the Sistas used for their March creations, PLUS two of your choosing and a guest designer spot for the month of April.

If you have won in the last 3 months, you are ineligible for this month's prize.

Good luck!!

March 1st Reveal - YMBD

The Vintage Garden - March Special

March's Special Includes:

•Simple Scallops Vintage Journaling Tags (set of 9)

•Corrugated Cardboard Blossoms (set of 10)

•Vintage Skinnies Journaling Tags (set of 12)

•Shrink Plastic Flowers (set of 8)

•Vintage Flourishes Journaling Tags (set of 8)

•Yummy Surprise

RETAIL VALUE: $14.75

You Pay ONLY: $11.80

You Save: $2.95 (20%)

Only available until March 31st!!!




Isn't this months kit so very scrumptious!!!!!! I had such a blast working with this kit, it came together so easily and I used almost all of the product sent to me...that's a first!!!! :) :) Check it out and check out the store to get your own kit before it's gone!!!! :)









This fun layout was created with the YMBD The Vintage Garden - March Special kit, as well and used for the Layout Tag that Jess hosted on Scrap Shotz...check out all the layouts here!



That's all for now, folks...check back soon for another So Sketchy reveal soon!!!!

So Sketchy Reveal...Yep, Another One!!! :)

I love, love, loved this sketch!! I'm digging wallet sized pics lately so this So Sketchy sketch was singing to me!!!!!!!







Supplies used:

Making Memories - {Note}worthy PP/embellishements
Bazzill Dotted CS

Prima - Say it in Crystals

Maya Road velour blossom

So Sketchy Sketch Reveal!!

This sketch was YUMMY and I couldn't wait to create my layout with it!!!!! But then, aren't all of Allison's So Sketchy sketches?? :) :) I had so much fun playing with the 8.5x11 layout and making it work for me!!!! Ally's sketches are so versitile!

Check it out!

Supplies used:

KT2 Kit Scrap Shotz - Black River Designs
Riff Raff Chipboard - Wildflowers
Scribblz Art - Amazing
Maya Road ribbon - pom poms
Prima Flowers
Hambly Rubs

YMBD Feb Mid Month Reveal and a couple other fun things!

First off...Happy Valentine's Day to everyone!!! Hope you got to spend yesterday with your loved ones doing whatever makes you happy...I know I did!!!!!

So now, down to business!!! Cat has some awesome new flourishes, scrolls and images in the store and we got to play with some of it for our Mid Month reveal...can you say fun!!!!! I had a blast creating these layouts and cards...and everyone knows how much I love to make cards...not so much! LOL

Pretty In Pink has a gorgeous pink scroll and a really fun chipboard snowflake and journal tag on it! I painted the snowflake pink, added some Rangers Stickles and sprayed with Vanilla Glimmer Mist to match it with my layout colors. It's so easy to work with and adds great dimenion to the whole look!!!

Boys Will Be Boys has a gorgeous flourish...yep, even boy layouts can have a bit of "fancy" and still work...especially with the skull and cross bones Grungeboard to "man" it up!!!! This layout is based on the latest Mix it Up Challenge #5.



Now for the fun cards...you'll notice I'm using a LOT of old pp, embellishments etc. lately...this is for a reason!! SSZ is having a Trash Your Stash contest...100 projects before you can buy anything new...I've bought new, how can a girl like me resist?? She can't!!! But I have yet to use any new stuff...it's awesome to pull out "old" stash and see it all in a new light again!! Feels good. I'm about half way through the 100 projects so a while to go but I can't complain about anything that I've created lately...I love it all over again!!!

Some HS pp that I just had to have and didn't use on this card, my new scalloped circle punch (ordered before I started this stash but tools don't count for me in this non-buying challenge! ;)), old 7 Gypsie's rub ons and a fabulous flourish from YMBD finish off this card.



The best for last...it's probably my favorite card I've ever made....more HS pp and 7G's rubs and the amazingly sweet butterfly image from YMBD!!! Oh and a new Martha scallop punch...can't get enough of those border punches!!!!



These little cuties I made yesterday and took to the Valentine's party we went to last night...I made 10 in all (a nice addition to my stash challenge, I might add! ;)) and used Daisy Bucket stamps for the heart image and sentiment. They are 3x3 and so quick and fun to make, you could use anything for the image and make them work for any holiday or occasion!



That's all for now, folks...off to edit some pics I took for the Photography class I'm taking at SSZ and get a head start on my So Sketchy March layouts!! Some FUN stuff coming up for March, make sure you come back to check it all out!!!!!!

Digital Layouts

I've been taking a Digi Diva class at Scrap Shotz the past couple of weeks...finally had time (and fixed my PSE so it would stop freezing on me after each step!!!!) today to finish up a couple of assignments...fun stuff, clipping, .png files, collages, oh my!!!!!

Here are some super easy layouts that I tried:

This first one was for the Scrap Shotz Gives Back challenge during the Online Crop this past weekend...Sandy donated $5 for every layout uploaded...$235 was donated to the Heart and Stroke Foundation...something very near and dear to my heart!!!!!

Here's the collage/brushes challenge:



Lesson #1 - creating a digital layout



Homework for Lesson #1...play around and create another layout:



Using .png files



Clipping lesson:

YMBD Feb 4th Reveal

In the midst of our HUGELY successful online crop this weekend we put off the reveal of the Feb 1st Kit creations...so without further adeu, here they are!!!!!

Amour - Feb Kit Special

•Chipboard Hearts (set of 12)•Artisan Chic Labels (set of 8)•He Said/She Said Journaling Tags (set of 12)•Vintage Mini Notebook Pages (set of 8)•Acrylic Puzzle (6 pcs)•Yummy Surprise•BONUS: Red Foam Letters "Amour"

My layout - Amour

BONUS: Red Foam Letters "Amour"

Little Yellow Bicycle - Love Notes - sold at Scrapbook Star



She Loves to Play

•Chipboard Hearts (set of 12)•Artisan Chic Labels (set of 8)•He Said/She Said Journaling Tags (set of 12)•Vintage Mini Notebook Pages (set of 8)•Acrylic Puzzle (6 pcs)







And some fun cards!!!





Little Yellow Bicycle pp/embellishments available at Scrapbook Star

For my February Challenge this month I challenged the members...and you, too!!!...to create a layout with a medium on it that will add pop to your layout...paint, ink, fabric paint, dry brushing...the possibilities are endless!!!!!

For my layout below (and most of the images above!! ;)) I used Ranger Liquid Pearl paint....YUM!!!! Try it, you might like it! Please check out YMBD to see the challenge in detail or if you want, link your layout here...you never know, there might be a YMBD product RAK in it for you at the end of the month!! ;)

Finally Some Visual Candy!!

It's been a while since I've been able to post any layouts or cards on the blog...been doing lots of scrapping just nothing I can share...well, today I can!!! :)

Here's my first sketch from So Sketchy...can you believe I was nervous...I was! Weird, eh? lol Stay tuned for more in the next few days...YMBD reveals and another So Sketchy sketch!!! :)

Without further adeu here's the sketch and my layout based on the sketch!!





Supplies Used:

3 Bugs in a Rug PP kit
MAMBI gem words
HS bling crown
Unknown flower

The BIG News!!!!

Hey everyone...so, you remember me saying I had a really cool announcement to make and how excited I was...well, I can now tell you all about it!!!!!!!!!!

So Sketchy had a DT call a few weeks back and I applied...guess what? Ha ha...like you don't already know what's coming!!!! ;) Yup I was chosen as one of the 9 new So Sketchy Sista's!!!!!!!! I'm so thrilled to be working with such a talented group of scrappers and card makers for the next 6 months! I hope you'll join me in my journey and check out the amazing inspiration on the So Sketchy blog, the talent is amazing and the Allison's sketches rock!!!!! Take a gander and I know you'll love it as much as I do!!!!!

Thanks Allison for this awesome opportunity!!!!

Online Crops Galore and Other Stuffs!

First off...I'm still looking for Carla (cpullum) - you won the YMBD RAK, please send me an email or post in the comment section and I will get that prize pack out to you...:) :)

Okay, now for some fun stuff!!!! Who doesn't love an online crop??? I know I do, it gets the juices flowing and even makes me step out side the proverbial box once in a while!!!! :) :) So, if that's what you're looking for on this winter weekend, please drop by Your Memories By Design starting today!! Since Wednesday there have been pre-crop challenges uploaded to the Crop Forum so come on over and get warmed up for when the fun begins tonight!!!!!!

Another fun Online crop begins tonight at 8:00 PM at Scrap Shotz....you don't want to miss this!!! The theme is Retail Therapy and the DT have been having a blast teasing us with teasers all week...Fun times and lots of great inspiration as well!!!!!

Also at Scrap Shotz they will be continuing with Scrap Shotz Gives Back - this crop it's a charity VERY near and dear to my heart...pun intended in so many ways!!!! $5 for every layout completed and uploaded to the thread will be donated to the Heart and Stroke Foundation...please give your time and create a beautiful keepsake about someone near and dear to you...I know it's going to be first on my list!!!!!

Feb 1 is the reveal for the Feb Kit at YMBD, make sure you check out the gallery for the awesome work created by an awesome DT...and don't forget the challenges...you'll have lots to keep you busy for the next few weeks, that's for sure!!!!

I know I haven't uploaded much in the way of layouts lately but I have been creating like made...check back just after the 1st for a layout loaded post and the announcement of the good news I was telling you about a few weeks ago...all the mysteries will be revealed on the 1st! ;)

See you around the crop table this weekend!!! :)

Any Canadian Scrapbooking Friends Out There?

Jac has started up her blog again!! If you'd like to strut your scrapbooking stuff, take a gander at this!! Canadian Scrapbookers Carnival is a blog for Canadian Scrapbookers, like myself, to share their love of all things paper craft...and more! Check it out and if you want to share all you have to do it send her an email and maybe your blog will be the next picked to "show off your talent"!!! Good luck and enjoy!!!!

Well, CHA starts this week, are you as excited as I am to get a look at all the excitement? I only wish that I someday I can be a part of something so electrified!!! One of my favorite manufacturer's is Making Memories and they always have such fabulous give aways and scrumptious new product each release!!! Check out their blog to see what the fuss is all about!!!!

That's all for now, I really, really need to turn around and start scrapping...sooooooooo much to do and so little time to do it in! It's all exciting fun stuff and I can't wait to share it with you all so please stop back soon to see what I've been up to! Oh and that exciting news that I had to share with you...I still have it to share and we just got word that I can share it sometime on Feb 1st!!! I'm so excited!!!!!!

Happy Scrapping!!!!

We Have a Winner!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Thanks for the interest in trying out Your Memories By Design products, ladies and a big thank you for taking a peek at my blog, so non exciting as it is!! Ahh, the life I lead! ;) I think you're going to enjoy the product as much as I do and with this RAK you'll get a taste of lots of different goodies...even some brand new stuff that just got posted in the store!!! Please be sure to check out YMBD's blog and shop to add to your stash in the near future!! :)

So, without further adeu, the winner is:


Random Integer Generator
Here are your random numbers:

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Timestamp: 2009-01-24 15:36:00 UTC

cpullum said...
Count me in I would love to try the products!
Carla
cpullum(at)yahoo(dot)com

8:23 PM

Carla, please email me your name and address and I'll send your winnings out to you this week, you will not be disappointed!!!

Congratulaitions and enjoy!!!

LOST!!!

But now I'm found!!!! I love, love, love, love,...well, you get the picture, Lost!!!! 2 hour Season Premier was on last night and I'm hooked all over again!!! We watched Season 4 just after Christmas and it was so nice to have Season 5 start right after...no feeling lost (pun intended!! ;)) while waiting for the new season to start!

My fav: is Sawyer, of course...love the bad boy! Here's what he'd call me if I was stranded by his side on an island...we all know he can call me anything he wants, though!!!! Tee hee! *blush*

Slingshot Sally...oh yeah, baby!!!! Check out the generator to the right to see what he'd call you!!!! :)

YMBD Product Give Away!!

Have you wanted to try the product at Your Memories By Design but weren't sure of the quality or diversity of it? Well, here's your chance - I'm going to let one lucky winner see for themselves just how awesome the product Cat creates is!!!!!

...post a comment telling me why you'd like to try them and I'll pick a winner at the end of the week, Friday 23rd, to receive a RAK from my stash of left over goodies - trust me, the packs are full to brimming and I can't possibly use it all!!!! I have lots of different items that I'll package up giving you a wide assortment of product to try...so, are you in? Then get commenting you won't regret it!! ;)

Wow, Crazy Week!!!!

First off, here are my January 15th reveal projects from YMBD...I had a blast working with the fun kit that Cat sent me...the 15th reveal is a different set of items then the 1st and these projects are to showcase the different products that Cat hand crafts and makes.

This first one is called Christmas Hams...yep, these two are pretty crazy....love their sense of playfullness!!! On both layouts I used the Artisan Classic - Labels so fun and versitile!!!



Totally different feel to this layout but the Artisan Classic - Labels fit perfectly again!!!! I used the Little Yellow Bicycle Love Letters line from Scrapbook Star for my layout...the pp, the embellishments...oh my lord, so lovely!!!!!!!



After those layouts were complete I had an absolute blast creating these cards with Magical Mushrooms - Journaling Tags - and my Cuttlebug!!!!





Here's to a wonderful first month on the Design Team at YMBD, I'm loving every minute of it, I hope you are, too!!!!! :) :)

While I didn't get a lot of scrapping done this week with volleyball starting back up again on Monday, Wed and Thurs, I did manage to create this layout as a part of the layout tag at Scrap Shotz. The progression of these lifts are amazing...check them out here if you want to see the whole thing!!!!

Here's mine:

Coming to an End

...my vacation that is!! :( That makes me sad but I'm also looking forward to going back to work, getting back into a routine again...volleyball starts again tomorrow night and even though I'm sick, I'm dying to get back into it and actually do some exercise...I've done not much of anything since Christmas holidays began...and I can feel it, not in a good way!!!! Ugh, sluggish! :)

Here's the only layout from the last couple days that I can show you at the moment....the rest is for my YMBD Mid-Month reveal on the 15th...I'll give you a couple sneak peaks but be sure to check the message board on the 15th for the full monty!!! :) :)



And here are a couple Sneak Peeks for Jan 15th...Did I mention that this kit rocks? :)

I Win, I win!!!!

I signed up for a Digital Diva class (there's also a couple more classes that you can check out in this thread!!) at Scrap Shotz and one lucky person was to be drawn to get the class for free...I tell ya, I never win anything, so when I saw my name in the thread, I was super excited!!! Thanks, Kathy, I can't wait to get started!!!!! :) :)

On that note, if you've never taken an online (or in person) class that Kathy has taught...you really, really should, she's Awesome!!!! :) :)

That's 2 bits of good news I've gotten this week (see earlier post) wonder what the third will be..Good things happen in 3's right? :) :)