Monday, December 24, 2007

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

Thursday, December 20, 2007

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

Monday, December 17, 2007

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

Thursday, December 13, 2007

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


Monday, December 10, 2007

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

Saturday, December 8, 2007

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}

Thursday, December 6, 2007

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

Monday, December 3, 2007

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