12 X 12 Layout Sketch #25

Merry Christmas!

Just a reminder that there will be no layout sketch next week.

Thank you to Michelle and Beth for your layouts this week!

Can't wait for 2008!

{tamara}

Layout By Michelle Harrington

Layout By Beth Martinson

• Paper: Jen Wilson – Bright girly words
• Ribbon: Dani Mogstad – A Year to Remember
• Font: Coptek LETAlpha: Fee Jardine - Pippi
• Frames: Brenda Peters – Frame Scallop, Christina Renee – Stand Up and Scrap
• Title box: Veronica Ponce – Two Peas in a Bucket – Cottage Bluff
• Overlay: Katie Pertiet – On the Edge Flourishes

Card Sketch #24

I am so very excited that Christmas is in 5 days. I took my Mom and Sister to the airport yesterday to return to America. And now, our house is filled with just us. It hasn't been that way since the beginning of October. And I am really excited for our family to have time a lone before we have more people staying with us at the end of January.

And since this is the last card sketch before Christmas, I just want to send out a few thank you's. First off, even though this Design Team is new, I want to thank each of them. I had people who helped me from the beginning to supply samples of my sketches. They were my friends and I appreciate them as well. And thank you to each and every person who stops in to see what is happening here at Sketches! I hope everyone has a very Merry Christmas!

Also, I will not be doing a Sketch next week. I am taking the week between Christmas and New Year's off so that not only I can devote my time with my family, but each Design Team Member can do the same. And if my dates are accurate, I will have the next Card Sketch up on January 3rd.

Happy Holidays!

{tamara}

Card By Alaine Bucknall

Card By Dawn Baty

Card By Holly Lane

Card By Lori Tecler

Card By Mel DeLlanos

Card By Nicola Bray

Card By Shannon Schafer

12 X 12 Layout Sketch #24

Can you believe that it is almost Christmas? I am very excited. Just so you know that I plan on uploading a sketch next Monday, December 23rd. But I will not be uploading a sketch on Monday December 30.

Thank you Beth for your layout this week. I really appreciate it!

Happy Holidays!

{tamara}

Layout By Beth Martinson

• paper: Susan Darter - Crystal Skies and Snow Blue kits
• fonts: Century Gothic, Impact
• tags: Susan Darter - Crystal Skies kit
• brad: Daniela Peuss – Love & Affection
• stitching: Gina Marie Huff - Stand Up and Scrap kit
• brush: Katie Pertiet – On the Edge Fluorishes [sic] No. 3
• journaling box: Jessica Sprague – Beautiful You kit
• photo frames: Katie Pertiet - Snap Frames, Robin Carlton – Vintage Snapz III
  
  

Card Sketch #23

I am in total awe of all the wonderful cards the talented ladies on the Design Team have made this week. Take a look. Thank you to each and every one of you who sent in a card this week!

We would all love to see your card you make if you care to share. Just leave a link in the comment section!

Have a great Thursday!

{tamara}

Card By Dawn Baty

Card By Alaine Bucknall

Card By Holly Lane

Card By Lori Tecler

Card By Nicola Bray

Card By Trudi Freeberg

12 x 12 Layout Sketch #23

Happy Monday!

I am really excited to be here at home today and able to share a new sketch. I have been doing a lot of traveling the last two weeks with my family in town and I am happy I have a day to re-coup a bit. It is my sons 9th Birthday and I couldn't be away from him on his special day.

Thank you so much to the Design Team for their fabulous Layouts. The Sketches! Blog would not be the same without their contributions.

If you use the sketch for inspiration and would be willing to share your layout, just leave the link in the comment section.

Have a fabulous day!

{tamara}

Layout By Beth Martinson

• Fonts: Magik, Century Gothic
• Alpha: Eve Recinella - Sweet Shoppe Designs QuarterlyAssortment2007 2- Join the Funk alphabet
• Paper: Christina Bartholomew - Zoo kit
• Overlay: Christina Bartholomew - Zoo kit
• Grunge Mask: Jessica Sprague
• Puzzle pieces: Brandie Valenzuela Scrap Simple Embellishments Puzzledspecial altered piece
• Brush: Hawksmont - Dill brushes

Layout By Leslie Herman

Layout By Michelle Harrington

Layout By Shannon Schafer

• Cardstock: Bazzill,
• Pattern Paper: Reminisce,
• Cardstock Stickers: Reminisce,
• Wordfetti Stickers: Making Memories,
• Glitter: Stickles,
• Die cuts- Cuttlebug

Announcement: Card Design Team Members

I am pleased to announce the new faces for our Card Design Team. Joining myself , Trudi and Holly are:

• Dawn Baty
• Mel DeLlanos
• Shannon Schafer
• Alaine Bucknall
• Lori Tecler
• Nicola Bray

Welcome ladies! I am very excited to have them joining me. You can expect to see some great Cards from them every Thursday when I upload a new card sketch.

Congratulations and Welcome to the Sketches! Team!

{tamara}

Card Sketch #22

Just a reminder that today is the last day for our Cards Design Team Call. I will be making my decision and announcing the design team members on Sunday.

Thank You Trudi once again for a fabulous card!

Have a great week everyone!

{tamara}

Card By: Trudi Freeberg

12 X 12 Layout Sketch #22

I want to start by apologizing for my absence on the computer this past week. And especially because it will continue for the next week or two. My mom and sister are visiting us from America and so we are busy doing a lot of traveling and site seeing. I spent Friday with them in Amsterdam, Netherlands and Saturday in Brugge, Belguim. But the one thing I will be consistant on is the layout sketch and card sketch. No matter what we are doing, I will find the time to upload a new sketch.

I am really loving all the layouts from the design team. I hope you are as well. I want to thank Beth, Leslie and Shannon for the great layouts this week!

Have a fabulous Week!

{tamara}

Layout By Beth Martinson

• Paper: Audrey Neal - Stand Up and Scrap kit - pp2
• Alphabet: Meredith Fenwick - September Afternoon -
• alphaBrushes: Shawna Clingerman - A Year of Memories - February journal box, Anne Langpap - January FreePEA Digital Kit - Swirl Brush, MaryAnn Wise - A La Mode Brush Set - Swirl BrushFrames: Katie Pertiet - Ledger Frames No. 2 - 2 and Snap Frame
• SetFonts: Century Gothic, Georgia

Layout By Leslie Herman

Layout By Shannon Schafer

Card Sketch #21

Happy Thursday!

Just a reminder that there is still one more week for the Card Design Team Call. I can't wait to see your card submission!

Thank You Trudi for this weeks card that you made to go with the sketch. I really appreciate it!

Have a great day!

{tamara}

Card By: Trudi Freeberg

Card Challenge #6

Now that Thanksgiving is past, the Holiday Season is here upon us. There is so much to do: All the shopping that needs to be done, the cards that need to be sent, the present that need to be wrapped. So I thought I would help us out a bit with this weeks card challenge.

So for todays Card Challenge, I want you to make a Christmas Card. But somehow, that seems all too easy, right? So there is a second part to todays challenge. Make your Christmas Card Blue.

I can't wait to see your blue Christmas Card. If you feel like sharing, please post a link here in the Comment section.

Have a great day!

{tamara}

12 X 12 Layout Sketch #21

Happy Monday!

I am so very excited today to be sharing todays sketch a long with some fabulous layouts to go with it. Here is what the Design Team came up with using the sketch.

If you would like to share your take on the sketch, just upload a link into the comment section. It is always fun to read comments that come in.

Have a fabulous Day!

{tamara}

Layout By: Beth Martinson

• Papers: Jen Wilson (JenWilsonDesigns.com) - Indian Summer Day kit
• Brushes: Swirls of Fun created by Miriam Lima of Limabean Designs
• Dot Circle: Heather Melzer of heatheranndesigns.com - Dots & Daisies kit
• Bow: Traci Reed ( www.scrapbookgraphics.com) - fluffy bows_bow 2_brown, Big Fluffy Bows kit
• Alphabet: Amanda Slagle (SweetShoppeDesigns.com) - Crushed Spice Alpha
• Distressed Edge: Trish Jones - Distressed Diva kit
  

Layout By: Leslie Herman

Layout By: Michelle Harrington

Layout By: Shannon Schafer

• Cardstock: Bazzill
• Pattern Paper: American Crafts
• Ghost letters: Heidi Swap
• Flower: Bazzill
• Button: unknown
  

Announcement: Layout Design Team Members

I am pleased to announce the new faces for our Layout Design Team. Joining myself and Michelle are:

• Shannon Schafer
• Beth Martinson
• Leslie Herman

Welcome ladies! I am very excited to have them joining me. You can expect to see some great layouts from them every Monday when I upload a new layout sketch.

You can find layouts from them starting tomorrow!

Congratulations and Welcome to the Sketches! Team!

{tamara}

Sketches! Card Design Team Call

I am looking for four people to join us here on Sketches! for our Sketches! Card Design Team.

A new card sketch is uploaded every Thursday on the blog. At which time, I will email you a new sketch (on that Thursday) and you will have until Wednesday to complete it. All Sketches! Design Team Members are required to complete at least three Sketches a Month. There is no compensation for being on The Sketches! Team. But you will get credit for every card you share plus, you will get your blog linked on the website. And of course, the title of being a Sketches! Design Team Member. :smiles:

For those interested, complete ONE card using one of the sketches below and email it to me at scrapbooksketches@gmail.com . Please put "CardDesign Team" in the subject line.
Deadline is December 6th.

Have fun with this! I can't wait to see your Cards. Now, if you have any questions, feel free to email me.

{tamara}

Recipe Challenge #12

These challenges can be used on cards or layouts.

I will give a list of three items that must be used on a card or layout. When you complete a card or layout with these specific items, then you can post that you completed the challenge in the comment section. I would love to see all the cards and layouts you create using this recipe.

Now, I know the question is going to be asked, so I am going to answer it now. Are you limited to only the items listed? The answer is No. You can use as many items on your layout as you wish. But the minimum on it must be what is listed in the recipe.

Create a card or layout using the following items:

• Something more than 6 months old
• Rub Ons
• Heart

As usual, if you would like to share your take on this challenge, link it up in the comment section.
Have a great day Everyone!

{tamara}

Card Challenge #5

Sorry I am later than normal to upload todays card challenge. I went to the Netherlands today and this is the first chance I have had to get on the computer.

Todays Card Challenge has to do with something sparkly. While visiting my friend last week in Frankfurt, she brought me some fun scrap goodies. And one thing I got was Stickles. Do you own any stickles? If so, use them on your card this week. If not, take this opportunity to go buy some and give them a try. Or, you can use any form of glitter you want.

Let's see your cards you make. Just post a link in the comment section.

Have a Fabulous Day!

{tamara}

12 X 12 Layout Sketch #20

Just want to remind everyone that today is the last day to send a layout in to become a member of Sketches! Layout Design Team. It doesn't matter where you live or what your scrapping style is. Remember, you need to submit a layout to scrapbooksketches@gmail.com before midnight tonight. You can find a link to all the details at the top of the blog here.

This week's sketch is a 4 photo sketch. Remember your layout doesn't have to be exactly like the sketch. The sketch is there to help with inspiration. You will notice that my layout only has 3 photos on it. That is what worked best with the photos I had to work with.

If you use the sketch, I would love to see your layout you create. Just link it up in the comment section if you feel like sharing.

Have a super day everyone! Tomorrow is our Card Challenge Day. Hope you come back and check it out!

{tamara}

Layout By Tamara Wheeler

Ad Challenge #8

This Challenge can be used for layouts or for cards!

Today is Ad Challenge day. I am going to share an ad I found on-line. Take the ad and use it for inspiration and create a layout or a card. Maybe you take the colors from this ad. Maybe the placement of the wording. Or perhaps, you like the way the pictures are placed. Whatever you take from the ad is up to you. It is there for inspiration.

When you are done, let us know you completed it by posting a comment below. I would love to see what you created if you feel like sharing! Have fun with it!

Have a Great Day and a Great Weekend!

{tamara}

Card Sketch #20

I really am loving todays sketch! And I have to say Thank You to Trudi for her fabulous Card she made from the Sketch.

If you'd like to share your card you make using this sketch, just link it up in the comment section.

Have a great day!

{tamara}

Card By Trudi Freeberg

Recipe Challenge #11

These challenges can be used on cards or layouts.

I will give a list of three items that must be used on a card or layout. When you complete a card or layout with these specific items, then you can post that you completed the challenge in the comment section. I would love to see all the cards and layouts you create using this recipe.

Now, I know the question is going to be asked, so I am going to answer it now. Are you limited to only the items listed? The answer is No. You can use as many items on your layout or card as you wish. But the minimum on it must be what is listed in the recipe.

Create a card or layout using the following items:

• Crinkled Paper
• Something Shiney
• A Star
  

As usual, if you would like to share your take on this challenge, link it up in the comment section.

Have a great day Everyone! I'll be back tomorrow with a new Card Sketch.

{tamara}

Card Challenge #4

Todays Card Challenge has to do with our paper. No Pattern Paper allowed. Only Solid Cardstock.

Let's see your cards you make. Just post a link in the comment section.

Tomorrows challenge will be a little late. I will be out of town meeting up with a Scrapping Friend from Scrap Freak. I am so very excited!

Have a Fabulous Day!

{tamara}

12 X 12 Layout Sketch #19

I'm happy to be back with a layout sketch today. I took last week off to announce the design team call for our layout team. You have one more week to get your layouts turned in to be eligible for the design team. I'd really love to have a few more people join us. It doesn't matter where you live or what style your scrapping is. So let's see your layouts.

Hope you all have a great day. Tomorrow we have a Card Challenge and I hope you will check back then!

{tamara}

Layout By Tamara Wheeler

Layout By Michelle Harrington

Ad Challenge #7

This Challenge can be used for layouts or for cards!

Today is Ad Challenge day. I am going to share an ad I found on-line. Take the ad and use it for inspiration and create a layout or a card. Maybe you take the colors from this ad. Maybe the placement of the wording. Or perhaps, you like the way the pictures are placed. Whatever you take from the ad is up to you. It is there for inspiration.

When you are done, let us know you completed it by posting a comment below. I would love to see what you created if you feel like sharing! Have fun with it!

Have a Great Day and a Great Weekend!

{tamara}