April Layout Guest Designer

Please join me in welcoming our April Layout Guest Designer Altina!

I have loved crafting since I was a small child.  Creativity runs pretty strong in my family.

I was introduced to the paper crafting world when I was sixteen, and I quickly fell in love.

I was truly amazed what all you could do with paper and a little ingenuity.

I am definitely a paper hoarder!! I have gobs and gobs of paper, and I LOVE Graphic 45. I probably use it more than anything! I recently moved, and it took almost five large boxes just to pack all my paper!!

My favorite way to scrapbook is from a pad of scrabook paper. I love how everything coordinates, and to me it just makes the creative process easier. I store all my scraps in ziplock bags labeled with what pad they came from.

On top of scrapbooking, I like to make cards, alter items I find at thrift stores, quilt, sew, embroider, paint, knit, and crochet.

Thanks so much to Sketch~n~Scrap for having me!!!

Check out my blog at www.thepaperlover.blogspot.com

 Here is the wonderful layout that Altina put together based off of yesterday's sketch. The layering of all of the papers and photos is wonderful! The ripped edges really add detail to the layering. 

Thanks for sharing your work Altina!

Sketch N Scrap #54

No foolin' around here is our first sketch of the month by Lisa:

Here is what our awesome DT did with the sketch:

Heather:

Evie:

Lissa:

 Kerry:

Monique:

Surama:

Darcy:

Tamika

Jennifer:

Lisa:

I know all of these layouts will inspire you to get your scrap on this week!  If that doesn't do it how about another wonderful prize????  This month we have Creative Embellishments as our sponsor! Here is a little about Creative Embellishments:

Creative Embellishments is a new family owned company that was created by Michael and Nicolle Kramer. We are a husband and wife team who design and manufacture unique, high quality chipboard and wood products. It is our mission is to offer fun and inspiring products to bring out your inner creativity that you can add to any project. In the near future we will be expanding into other mediums such as rubber/acrylic stamps and acrylic embellishments. Please stop over to the Creative Embellishments store and have a look around.

Creative Embellishments is offering one lucky participant a $20 gift certificate to their store!!! 

But remember you can't win if you don't play! 

 Here are the details:

1. Make sure and link back to Sketch N Scrap in your blog post when sharing our sketch OR a layout or card based on our sketch.

2. Link your layout or card up by clicking on the Froggy link in the sidebar

NOTE: Don't forget to link to the direct post of this weeks challenge on your blog.  

Remember each submission will give you ONE entry into our monthly random draw for a chance to win the April prize!  Have fun, we can't wait to see what you create :o)

 So get  those layouts and cards started! International players are welcome to participate but are only eligible to win our prize should our sponsor choose to absorb the cost of overseas shipping.  Thank you for understanding. 

Link up your layout by April 30th at midnight CST!

Card Sketch #22

Well, here it is another month coming to an end! March madness is about ready to give way to April Showers....so let's end March with a bang with this sketch by Lisa:

Here is what our lovely card guest designer did with the sketch:

Guest Designer Karen:

More inspiration by our creative DT:

Hillary:

Ro:

Rachelle:

 Solange:

Stephanie: 

 Brandi:

Lisa:

 We hope you are inspired enough to find time to play along with us this month.  Our prize is another great one sponsored by Sketch N Scrap DT member Monique!   This will definitely sweeten the deal:

But remember you can't win if you don't play! 

 Here are the details:

1. Make sure and link back to Sketch N Scrap in your blog post when sharing our sketch OR a layout or card based on our sketch.

2. Link your layout or card up by clicking on the Froggy link in the sidebar

NOTE: Don't forget to link to the direct post of this weeks challenge on your blog.  

Remember each submission will give you ONE entry into our monthly random draw for a chance to win the March prize!  Have fun, we can't wait to see what you create :o)

 So get  those layouts and cards started! International players are welcome to participate but are only eligible to win our prize should our sponsor choose to absorb the cost of overseas shipping.  Thank you for understanding. 

Link up your layout by March 31st at midnight CST!

An InLinkz Link-up

Sketch N Scrap #53

Hello everyone and welcome to our mid month sketch challenge! I hope you were super "Inspired By" our previous challenges and that you get some creative time to play along this month. We are loving all of the submissions so far and wait until you see all this fantastic inspiration from our design team! This time we have a 4 photo sketch brought to you by Kelly:

 Guest Designer Jenessa

and here are our super talented design team layouts:

Monique:

Kerry:

Lissa:

Heather:

Darcy:
 

Surama:

Evie:

Jennifer:

 Kelly:

 We hope you are inspired enough to find time to play along with us this month.  Our prize is another great one sponsored by Sketch N Scrap DT member Monique!   This will definitely sweeten the deal:

But remember you can't win if you don't play! 

 Here are the details:

1. Make sure and link back to Sketch N Scrap in your blog post when sharing our sketch OR a layout or card based on our sketch.

2. Link your layout or card up by clicking on the Froggy link in the sidebar

NOTE: Don't forget to link to the direct post of this weeks challenge on your blog.  

Remember each submission will give you ONE entry into our monthly random draw for a chance to win the March prize!  Have fun, we can't wait to see what you create :o)

 So get  those layouts and cards started! International players are welcome to participate but are only eligible to win our prize should our sponsor choose to absorb the cost of overseas shipping.  Thank you for understanding. 

Link up your layout by March 31st at midnight CST!

Inspired By Challenge #3

Aren't you loving our Inspired by Challenges?  I know I am constantly looking for new sources of inspiration. So without further ado, here is this month's Inspired By sketch by Lisa:

Here is the awesome layout it is based on by DT member Lissa Mitchell:

And here is what our outstanding DT did with it:
Solange:

Evie:

Kerry:

Tamika: 

Lisa:

This month our prize is a $20 gift certificate to Scrapbooks.com sponsored by DT member Monique!

I hope this will inspire you to play along with us this month! It's easy to do:
Here are the details:
1. Make sure and link back to Sketch N Scrap in your blog post when sharing our sketch OR a layout or card based on our sketch.
2. Link your layout or card up by clicking on the Froggy link in the sidebar
NOTE: Don't forget to link to the direct post of this weeks challenge on your blog.
Remember each submission will give you ONE entry into our monthly random draw for a chance to win the March prize!  Have fun, we can't wait to see what you create :o)
 So get  those layouts and cards started! International players are welcome to participate but are only eligible to win our prize should our sponsor choose to absorb the cost of overseas shipping.  Thank you for understanding.
Link up your layout by March 31st at midnight CST!

March Card Guest Designer

Today we have our March Guest Designer Karen!

Karen Aka" Soccerboyzmom"
I am also know as "Blingy"

I am a "Retired" Single-Mom of two grown boys turned into Incredible Men.  Also Mom to 2 adopted Beagles that adore me and tell me their needs.

I love Drinking Tea,Traveling, Reading, Cards, Scrapbooking,Friends, Winning, Gourmet Dinners, Chatting and an occasional DR. Pepper

I love crafting and to be card challenged. I finally decided to join in the blogging world to have some fun.

I have really grown from the experience, friendships I've created during my scrap and cardmaking adventures.

Bling I just adore it and addicted to it. If I can incorporate it into a project you can bet it will be there.

I make more cards than I do Scrap, however I do need to get those books done. So hopefully all the challenges and goals will get me there.

Come see me at my blog:  http://www.calmcreations.blogspot.com/

Karen created this wonderful Saint Patrick's Day card based of off yesterday's sketch. I love the hand stamped embellishment in the middle and how she tied a jute bow on the flowers.

Thanks so much Karen!

Card Sketch #21

Hello Sketch N Scrap friends! Today we reveal our first March card sketch and boy do we have some awesome inspiration to help you whip up a card or two! First off is this card sketch by Kelly:

and next are the amazing cards by our talented design team:

Hillary

Brandi

Ro

Heather

Rachelle

Kelly

Solange

Oh so many fantastic takes on the sketch! :)

We hope you are inspired enough to find time to play along with us this month.  Our prize is another great one sponsored by Sketch N Scrap DT member Monique!   This will definitely sweeten the deal:

But remember you can't win if you don't play! 

 Here are the details:

1. Make sure and link back to Sketch N Scrap in your blog post when sharing our sketch OR a layout or card based on our sketch.

2. Link your layout or card up by clicking on the Froggy link in the sidebar

NOTE: Don't forget to link to the direct post of this weeks challenge on your blog.  

Remember each submission will give you ONE entry into our monthly random draw for a chance to win the March prize!  Have fun, we can't wait to see what you create :o)

 So get  those layouts and cards started! International players are welcome to participate but are only eligible to win our prize should our sponsor choose to absorb the cost of overseas shipping.  Thank you for understanding. 

Link up your layout by March 31st at midnight CST!