June Winner and Featured Scrappers

As we get into the lazy, hazy days of summer we are so pleased as punch with the level of enthusiasm and participation from you, our participants. You are truly the reason why the blog is so successful and we hope to keep you inspired and crafting each and every day.  Each new month is even more exciting than the last and the energy on the blog is amazing! The card and layout entries are beyond amazing and the level of participation keeps growing! Let's kick things off with the winner of our June prize and by announcing our Featured Scrappers.

Now on to the announcements for this month, drum roll please............... Our prize winner  by random integer is: # 68......................................Congrats to  Angela! Here is her fabulous entry:

 Angela make sure and contact us at sketchnscrap@gmail.com for details on how to claim your prize! Congrats and thanks for playing along with us!

Now let's keep the celebration going by announcing our Featured Layout and Card designers for the month of June. First, the June Featured Layout designer! This month our DT picked Michelle! Here is the layout she submitted -

We love Michelle's use of the sketch, she was able to make such an fun contrast with her pattern papers and the playful photos just stole our hearts. Her take on the sketch was spot on and was accented nicely with the embellishments. Great work Michelle! Congrats and thanks a bunch for joining us!

Next we have our June Featured card designer and our design team picked Melissa!

Awesome use of the sketch and way to go using such warm and personable colors on your card! Great use of the pattern papers and we just love the accents. Congratulations Melissa,  thanks so much for joining us!

Keep playing along each month for your chance to be picked as our featured layout designer or card designer and don't forget to visit their blogs to see more of our featured designers Michelle and Melissa's awesome work! Thanks again to all who participated! Happy Scrapping!

July Layout Guest Designer

 Today I have our July Guest Designer Jean!

HI! My name is Jean and I am so excited to be here at Sketch N Scrap! I started scrapping when my daughter was in middle school (late 90s) and began dancing and playing sports. I scrapped those memories using cardstock, stickers and deco scissors!  I have always saved tickets, programs and other memorabilia to include in the albums.  In  the past several years I have learned about Mixed Media and it has begun to creep over into my scrapping. I love adding texture with modeling paste and  color with paint or ink. My style has evolved so much over the years. One thing I have always loved is sketches!  They provide the perfect spark for completing a layout.  This sketch was perfect for the wedding shower we just had for my daughter. I enjoyed layering and tilting the papers!  Thank you for allowing me to showcase this wonderful sketch! Please feel free to stop by my blog    http://pagesintime.blogspot.com/.

Wow! Where do I begin? Jean's layout is beautiful! The papers, the flowers... I love the hearts on the side where she inked a line to connect them. What fun!

Thanks for sharing this wonderful layout with us Jean!

Sketch N Scrap #60

The summer is flying by, its a new month and already time for our first sketch of July!  Here is our sketch by Lisa:

We are thrilled to welcome to our new design team this month, many of whom are making their debut here today with Sketch N Scrap!  I know you will be wowed by all their fabulous creations for the next six months!

Marie-Christine:

Wendy:

Tammi:

Katia:

Cat:

Lissa:

Michelle:

Heather:

Kerry:

Darcy:

Tamika

We hope that you will find time to play along with us this month at Sketch N Scrap! We have not just ONE prize up for grabs this month but TWO!  Yep, another month with two amazing and generous sponsors! Our first sponsor is : THINGS THAT SHINE

Things That Shine is an eclectic etsy store offering a wide range of fun embellishments to meet all your paper crafting needs.  Owner Ashley has generously offered up this prize for one lucky winner!

Besides this prize Ashley is also generously offering each reader of our blog 20% off  your purchase for the month of July! Just use the code SketchnScrap20 to receive your discount!

Our second sponsor is A Girl Who Crafts:

A Girl Who Crafts is a small company that sells cute anime/manga style digi stamps 

As the owner I have always liked anime/manga art. Recently I decided to start drawing using that style, and I liked it so much I decided to sell them.  Becca is genrously donating your choice of 5 digi stamps from her shop to one luckily Sketch N Scrap winner!

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 our July prize!  Have fun, we can't wait to see what you create :o) So get  those layouts and cards started!
Link up your layout by July 31st at midnight CST!

Card sketch #28

Another month has flown by! Time for our last sketch of the month brought to you by Lisa:

Here is some wonderful inspiration from Guest Designer Sara

More eye candy by our amazing DT:
Brandi:

 Hillary:

Heather:

Rachelle:

Solange:

Lisa:

As June draws to a close, we would like to say a huge THANK YOU to our retiring DT, they have inspired us with their creativity these past six months and they will definitely be missed!  We welcome our new DT beginning July 1st so don't worry Sketch N Scrap will continue to inspire you with new sketches as well as lots of  inspiring projects based on our sketches by our awesome new DT!  Don't forget you still have time to play along to win our amazing prize for June from our generous sponsor CHIC TAGS:

Chic Tags is a delightful Mom and Pop shop located in central California. They specialize in paper tags for all your craft needs!  Chic Tags will be offering up this BEAUTIFUL prize package of their new line Cloud 9 to one randomly selected winner (open to US participants only)

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 our June prize!  Have fun, we can't wait to see what you create :o) So get  those layouts and cards started! This month's prize package is open to US participants only, thank you for understanding. 

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

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Sketch N Scrap #59

Happy Sunday and welcome to the mid month sketch challenge. This 2 photo sketch is brought to you by Kelly:

Guest Designer Henva

and here is what our fabulous design team created:

Heather

Darcy

Kerry

Lissa

Evie

Surama

Kelly

Jennifer

Tamika

Wow! Can you believe all the variety? LOVE the inspiration!

We are glad to welcome Chic Tags as a Sketch N Scrap sponsor!!!!

Chic Tags is a delightful Mom and Pop shop located in central California. They specialize in paper tags for all your craft needs!  Chic Tags will be offering up this BEAUTIFUL prize package of their new line Cloud 9 to one randomly selected winner (open to US participants only)

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 our June prize!  Have fun, we can't wait to see what you create :o) So get  those layouts and cards started! This month's prize package is open to US participants only, thank you for understanding. 

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

An InLinkz Link-up

Please welcome our new design team!

We were so humbled by all the wonderful applicants we had for our design team call!  While we wished we could have picked each and everyone of you it just wasn't possible, however, we want to encourage those who did not make the team this go round to submit your application for upcoming calls that we will have in the future. So without further adieu we are pleased to announce our 2014 Summer/Fall Design team, these creative and talented ladies will be rockin' the house soon with their awesome work!

Layout Design Team: 

Marie-Christine:

I'm a French woman who lives in Brittany, married and mother to teenager boy. When I'm not working, I love to scrap.  I have always been creative, but I really started scrapbooking a few years ago when two friends of mine showed me their scrapbooking work. I love to work with plenty of papers and sometimes I used inks and masks on my layouts. I don't have my own style, I like to do different things. I'm so happy now, to join "Sketch N Scrap" Design Team!!!!  To see more of Marie-Christine's work visit her blog, Ink and Scrap.

Katia:

I'm Katia Cris, as I am called here in Brazil. I am a teacher and scrapping is a hobby where I can relax after work.  I have no children or animals.  I have always loved papers, pencils, scissors ... and have fun with it. 
I found scrapbooking while looking at a magazine in 2006. It was not very easy because in my town there are not many options. I like clean and colorful layouts. To see more of Katia's work visit her blog: Scrap Memories.

Wendy:

Let me introduce myself, my name is Wendy and I live in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.  I have been married for almost 22 years (gasp) and we have two children, Evan (12) and Elizabeth (10).  I love trying new techniques and therefore I really do not stick to one particular style of scrapbooking.  I am on a mission to get caught up on my photo albums (a girl can dream – right?) so I have challenged myself to try to complete a layout a day!  I find tons of inspiration online, especially at Sketch N Scrap!  Feel free to check in on my progress at my blog: W2   I am very much looking forward to being part of the talented Sketch N Scrap Design Team!   

Catherine:

Hi everyone!  I am very excited to join the Sketch-N-Scrap design team!  My name is Cathy and I live in Prince Edward Island, Canada.  I have been married to the peanut butter to my jelly Steve, for 10 years and together we have two silly monkeys, Seth and Lilith (a.k.a Lily).  I am a graphic designer and illustrator by trade, though I am currently working as a floral designer, which I'm loving!  I love anything artsy and crafty and have to have at least 5 projects on the go at any one time.  I have been drawing my whole life and even though art is my first love I am completely obsessed with all things scrappy!  I started scrapping in 2009 when my son was born and I am seriously addicted to it!  I love the freedom of it and the ability to combine my design knowledge with my love of crafting all while recording family memories. To see more of Cathy's work visit her blog : Nerd Girl in the Craft World

Tammi:

Hey scrappy friends! I got my start in scrapping over 15 years ago and ever since then, I have been hooked! I turned that passion into a business and started an online store & community about three years. I recently sold that to spend more time with my husband who retired in February. I have three kids who are the main subjects on my layouts! I am so excited to be a part of Sketch & Scrap's team and being inspired by all of the work shared here!!  For more of Tammi's work visit her blog: TJS Memories

Michelle:

My name is Michelle but most call me Chelle. I live in Ontario,Canada near the Honeymoon Capital. I live with my husband of 20 years and our 3 children, 2 boys ages 17 & 15 and a daughter age 8. I have been scrapbooking since 2001 when I was given my first pair of fancy scissors and some scrapbook paper. I love following sketches and have been on several  card sketch design teams. I have worked in a LSS and now help out for a friends online kit club (mostly with design and teaching at conventions). I recently have decided that I need to get back into scrapbooking (instead of just cards) and into art journaling and mixed media. I like to get MESSY when creating.  Check out Michelle's blog, Maybe Creative, to see more of her work.

Also please welcome back our returning layout designers:

Lissa:

Darcy: 

Card Design Team:

Mandy:

I live in Peterborough, Ontario, Canada with my two amazing girls and have been married to my high school sweetheart for 16 years. I hae been scrapbooking/paper crafter for over 11 years.  I have been a Stampin' Up! Demo in Canada (http://kidscollage.stampinup.net) for  the past 5 years and love teaching card classes. I love both traditional and digital scrapbooking and card making but create more traditionally.  My style is whatever is inspiring me at the moment. I can't say that there is any one product that I use on every project I create but that I love patterned paper, dies and stamps!  I'm very excited to be part of this great group of talented ladies as a Card Design Team Member.  My blog  is http://mandyreedyk.blogspot.ca   

Susan:

I have been a ‘crafty lady’ all my life, enjoying all sorts of handicrafts - but my current passion is paper crafting. I am fortunate enough to have a room set aside for crafting - and I love to play! Give me a new technique and I am in my element! Most of my creations are cards, ATCs or tags…and I love a challenge! I am originally from the UK but have been an expat for the last 16 years, living in Australia, Hong Kong, Abu Dhabi and now India. I am a mother of 4 and grandmother of 3 and all but my daughter live in Australia.   For more of Susan's work check out her blog: Calling all crafters

Lydia: 

My name is Lydia, I am a married Mom of 2 busy kids.  I have been paper crafting since 1998. I enjoy both the solitude and social aspect of scrapbooking and card making.  Like most of you I am an avid collector of papercrafting supplies.  Colorful supplies, designs and pretty things inspire me. Check out Lydia's blog, Stampin' with Lydia, to see more of her work!

Returning card designers:

Brandi:

Hillary:

Rachelle:

We would also like to wish a fond farewell to our "retiring" design team members who have inspired us over the past six months! All of our Senior Design Team here at Sketch N Scrap wishes them a fond farewell and best of luck in their future endeavors as they continue to inspire us all with their amazing talent and creativity!