Layout Sketch #11

Here we are at Monday again! Mondays seem to be a day that I dread. The weekend is over, the craziness of work, school and schedules start all over again.

Although I must say, I am pretty happy that this past week is now behind us. I had my Grandpa's funeral last week. I didn't get to attend and I think that added to my emotional battle last week.

And then my son got beat up at School. Someone punched him right in the mouth and it knocked out one of his teeth. It has been a super hard transition here in Germany. Schools are different. At least here where we live. Anyway, this is such a long story. So if you want to read more, you really should read my personal blog. It is found here: Living In Germany.

So, like I previously mentioned, it is Monday! The one thing I look forward to with Monday, is uploading a new Layout Sketch!

Have a Great Day and I will back tomorrow with a Challenge!

{tamara}

Layout By Tamara Wheeler

Layout By Tamara Wheeler

Layout By Michelle Harrington

Journaling Challenge #1

I am very excited about Journaling Challenges. Journaling is the hardest part of a layout for me. And sometimes, I get my layout all completed with the exception of the Journaling and then months later, I take that stack of layouts and do the journaling all at one time. I don't like the way I do that. I like to see my layout complete with Journaling the same day I worked on it. That has been a goal of mine and I am getting better at it.

As many of you know, I am a member of Scrap Freak. Scrap Freak is an online Scrapbooking Community. It is a fun place to hang out. If you haven't checked it out yet, I highly suggest you do. Lots of talented ladies over there and VERY friendly! If you decide to register for Scrap Freak, please enter Tamara under the referral on your registration form. I'd appreciate that.

Anyway, back to why I am mentioning Scrap Freak. Someone on there recently showed a layout that the Husband had made and Journaled. I loved it. And this is where my idea for today's challenge came from!

Have someone else, besides yourself, do the journaling for a layout. It can be your husband, your friend, your child, your Mom! The possibilities are endless on who could journal for you.

I can't wait to see how the journaling turns out on your pages. If you complete this challenge, I'd love to hear about it. Just leave me a message in the comment section. And if you feel up to sharing your layout, please link it up in the comment section as well!

Have a Fabulous Friday and a Super Weekend everyone! See ya on Monday!

{tamara}

Card Sketch #10

This is a different kind of card from what I have ever made. I made the sketch more square and then it opens up in the middle. Totally Fun!

You can see a few examples below and how Kathy and Holly made the sketch their own. LOVE IT!

I'd love to see your take on the sketch if you would like to share. Just link it up in the comment section.

Have a Fabulous Thursday!

{tamara}

Card By Kathy Raatz

Card By Holly Lane

Ad Challenge #1

Here is something new for today!

I am going to share an ad I found on-line. Take the ad and use it for inspiration and create a layout. 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! I really LOVE this ad and hope to also scrap from it sometime this week.

{tamara}

Recipe Challenge #1

Today I am starting something new on my blog. It is called a Recipe Challenge. 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.

So here is our first Recipe Challenge. Create a card or layout using the following items:

• Flowers
• Tags
• Pattern Paper

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

Have a great Tuesday Everyone!

{tamara}

Layout By Tamara Wheeler

12 X 12 Layout Sketch #10

Happy Labor Day to those of you in the U.S.! Today is just a normal day for me. No holiday. But if I were in the states, it probably wouldn't be a typical holiday anyway. My Grandpa's viewing is tonight and the funeral is tomorrow. I am a so sad I can't be there. I did look into airfare. But it was more than 1,200 Euros. Which is around 1,500 Dollars.

My son, Ian, had his first birthday on Friday. We had a lot of fun watching him open presents and eating cake. I am very excited to scrap those pictures after I get them developed.

Now on to some fun news! I am going to start blogging here Monday through Friday. Monday will be the Layout Sketch and Thursday will continue to be the Card Sketch. Then Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday, you will have to tune in to see what it will be. Don't miss the fun, come check back everyday!

Now onto today's sketch. Link your layout you create in the comment section if you care to share.

Have a fabulous Day!
~tamara~

Layout By Sara Fink

August Sketch Challenge Winner

We have a winner! We had 5 entries into this challenge. Thanks to Kim, Cheryl, Sara, Michelle and Cherie for sharing your layouts with us!

My son, Spencer, did the pulling of the name.

And the winner is: Cheryl

Congratulation Cheryl! If you send me an email with your first and last name and email address, then I will buy the Gift Certificate from Scrap Freak and it will be delivered into your email! Monica at Scrap Freak is speedy!

Here are all the layouts from this contest, including the Design Team Layouts again. In what ever order blogger decided to upload them in!

Layout By Sara Fink

Layout By Tamara Wheeler

Layout By Cheryl

Layout By Kathy Raatz

Layout By Kim B

Layout By Michelle Harrington

Layout By Sara

Layout By Cherie