Got Sketch? 151

Yesterday Valerie posted the latest sketch onto the Got Sketch? blog, sketch 151. When I first saw the sketch, I wasn't sure if I really wanted to do just one picture. It would've have definitely worked, but I fancied something else. I printed my pictures quite quickly, but then hit a stumbling block, as I didn't know what papers to use with the pictures. With the colours so soft in the photos, I wanted to keep it in that mood. I think it took me a week to decide which route to take. Once I'd decided it was done very quickly.

Supplies: Cardstock: Bazzill Basics Paper | Patterned Paper: Crate Paper (Pretty Party Collection), October Afternoon (Sidewalk Collection), My Mind's Eye (Follow Your Heart Collection | Butterfly Die: Stampin'Up | Die-cuts: Crate Paper (Pretty Paper Collection) | Alphabet Stickers: American Crafts (Hello Thickers from Amy Tangerine Collection) | Twine: The Twinery | Markers: Staedler (Brown) + Pentel (White) | Buttons: October Afternoon | Corner Rounder: Zutter | Die: Papertrey Ink (Half & Half)

Do you ever get stuck and don't know what to do? Do you end up solving your dilemma, or does your project go unfinished? Any tips you'd like to share.

Today is also my youngest daughter's 9th birthday. I did make her a card, but haven't photographed it yet. I'll leave you with a picture that I took of her this morning.

Got Sketch? Sketch 150

Halloween is almost upon us. For sketch 150 for the Got Sketch? blog, Valerie asked the design team to create using a Fall or Halloween theme. You can find the sketch here... and here is my card:

Supplies: Cardstock: Bazzill Basics Paper | Patterned Paper, Die-Cut + Label: October Afternoon (Witch Hazel collection) | Ribbon: Michael's | Clear Stamp: Waltzing Mouse (Midnight Feast) | Ink: Staz'On (Jet Black) | Corner Rounder: Zutter

Happy Halloween!

Got Sketch 149 & a few more...

Got Sketch? has returned from an extended Summer break with a new card sketch. Here's my contribution:

Supplies: Cardstock: Papertrey Ink (white) | Patterned Paper + Chipboard Elements: October Afternoon (Woodland Park Collection) | Buttons: Basic Grey | Twine: The Twinery (grey) | Marker: Staedler (grey)

Besides Got Sketch? most recent sketch I also owe you a few older ones. Here goes...

Sketch 135:

Sketch 136:

Sketch 139:

Sketch 140:

Sketch 143:

Sketch 144:

Sketch 145:

Sketch 146:

Sketch 147:

I will spare you all the supply lists, but if you have any questions just shout.

Also, Valerie is planning another Got Sketch Express! 4 class. You can win a free spot for the class here. But be quick, time is running out.

Got Sketch 107

Got Sketch 107 is well and truly gone... in fact Valerie is already half way through her next online class Got Sketch Express 3. In case you've never taken any of Valerie's classes, you should really consider it if you have a desire to get some layouts done. Got Sketch 107 was an eight week long class, with one sketch a week, but GSE3 is half the time and gives you eight sketches plus two extended ones. For GS107 I wasn't able to do all the sketches as we were on holiday during the Easter break. Out of the eight sketches I made six layouts and three cards. Ready for lots of pictures? Here we go...

It's not too late to join in with GSE3 if you would like to have ten more opportunities to create a layout (or card). See you there!

5 Year Anniversary Got Sketch

This week Got Sketch is celebrating it's 5th birthday. Reason enough to celebrate don't you think. Hop on over to Got Sketch's blog and see how you can win a fabulous prize package from Basic Grey's new PB&J collection. You've got until May 13th to submit your work.

Here's what I created using the sketch...using the new Pretty Party collection from Crate Paper. I put it on my wish list, but almost didn't purchase it. I'm so glad I did, because I love how this turned out.

I dipped the bingo chip number into Papertrey Ink's Hibiscus ink so it was no longer red.

I cut the title with my Silhouette Digital Cutter using Cider font from Myfonts.com. I also moved the title underneath the pictures, since I felt it was to crowded at the top near the cluster of embellishments.

On the original sketch the the strips are on the left hand side, but I chose to move it to the top right.

I love using pop-up dots for embellishments and journaling tags, to give it extra depth.

Supplies: Cardstock: Bazzill Basics Paper | Patterned Paper, Die-cuts + Brad: Crate Paper (Pretty Party Collection) | Bingo Chip: Crate Paper (Story Teller Collection) | Twine: The Twinery | Lace | Button: Papertrey Ink| Alphabet stickers: Making Memories | Dies: Sizzix for Stampin'Up (Butterfly), Papertrey Ink (Double Ended Banner) | Punch: Marvy Uchida (Scalloped Circle) | Silhouette Digital Cutter | Marker: Staedtler

I hope I've inspired you. Have a nice weekend!

Got Sketch? Twelve Days of Christmas: Day 7

Today I'm sharing my second contribution to the Twelve Days of Christmas over at the Got Sketch? blog. My layout is based on sketch 131.

If you're into crafting at Christmas time, you might like this idea of creating your own Christmas art which you can display each year during the December month.

Here's my layout. Initially I chose a red background, but I really wanted to keep it light and fresh and opted for a white background instead. I added the colours red and green in the patterned paper and the ribbon. As you can see I still included a title, but did not do any journaling as I framed the layout to be hung on the wall and didn't feel journaling was necessary. I did however ad the date and place when it was taken.

Here's a few close-up shots of the layout. I added glitter to the picture on the main parts of the snow. I cut the title with my Silhouette Digital Cutter using the Café Aroma font. I also cut the snowflake and the star with the Silhouette. Before I cut the title I stuck the card stock down on a self adhesive sheet. That way I avoided fiddling with it after it was cut to try and adhere it to the ribbon.

And finally here's a picture of the layout after I framed it in a frame I purchased at IKEA months ago. It's the perfect fit. To make it even more festive you could hang it on the wall using a large ribbon.

Supplies: Cardstock: Bazzill Basics Paper + Papertrey Ink (Poppy Red) | Patterned Paper: Making Memories (Mistletoe Collection) + October Afternoon (Good Cheer Collection) | Ribbon: The Ribbon Man | Font: Café Aroma cut with Silhouette Digital Cutter | Snowflake: Silhouette Digital Cutter | Glitter: Martha Stewart | Tag Die: Papertrey Ink (Journal Tabs) | White pen: Kikki.K | Circle Punch: Fiskars | Transparency: Making Memories

Maybe you've got a favourite picture that you could turn into your own unique artwork and will grace your walls each year.