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}

Card Sketch #19

Today we have yet another round sketch. This will be the last one for a little while. I had drawn up these sketches perhaps three months ago and I don't see another one in the group for awhile.

I want to personally thank Trudi for this weeks card sample to go along with the sketch.

Have a great day everyone!

{tamara}

Card By Trudi

Recipe Challenge #10

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:

• Buttons
• The Color Blue
• Glitter
  

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 #3

Todays Card Challenge is "All About Squares".

I made a square card and have a total of 4 squares on my card.

Let's see how many squares you use. Just post a link in the comment section.

Have a Fabulous Day!

{tamara}

Sketches! Layout Design Team Call

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

A new layout sketch is uploaded every Monday on the blog. At which time, I will email you a new sketch (on that Monday) and you will have until Sunday 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 layout 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 layout using one of the sketches below and email them it me at scrapbooksketches@gmail.com . Please put "Layout Design Team" in the subject line.

Deadline is November 19th.

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

{tamara}

Journaling Challenge #6

Happy Friday Everyone!

Yesterday was a holiday in the part of Germany where I live. And today, the kids are out of school still and my husband took the day off work. I was able to sit down and scrap for about 2 hours. I have a total of 16 2-page layouts I need to finish for a layout swap I am in. So I am trying to get those finished by next week.

Now for todays challenge, I want to see some Hidden Journaling. Or should I say, I don't want to see your journaling. :) Some examples are Use a file folder and have your journaling on the inside, Tuck a journaling tag behind a picture or even a Match book with the journaling inside. Really, the possibilities are endless.

I can't wait to see what you come up with. I'd love you to link up your layout when you complete this challenge if you feel like sharing.

Have a Fabulous Weekend!

{tamara}

Card Sketch #18

First off, I am going to apologize for not getting this up sooner. Today is a holiday here in Germany and I have been real busy in the kitchen all morning and afternoon. I made a Turkey with all the fixings. Think about how busy you are at Thanksgiving and that is exactly what I have been doing today. We had friends over to enjoy the feast and it was a lot of fun even though a lot of work.

Here is this weeks sketch. Have fun with it! Feel free to link up your card in the comment section if you would like to share.

Have a great Thursday, what is left of it!

{tamara}