EMS SKetch Challenge 11

Another Monday, another sketch. I accidentally printed up my largest photo in the wrong size, so I don't have a layout to go with this yet, but I'll post one as soon as I can get to Costco to get my photo reprinted. In the meantime, show me what you can do!

The sketch: 

Hide & Seek Layout

I love the color Watermelon, but with 2 boys to scrapbook for, I don't get many chances to use it. These pictures of Adrian hiding and Elliot seeking Easter eggs just shouted out to me to use Watermelon in the color scheme, and I gladly gave in! When I was looking through my paper stash, I discovered that I don't actually have many patterned papers that feature Watermelon, so I fell back on this polka dot paper that was retired many moons ago, plus I created my own paper using markers. I also did some sponging on the bookplates to get that light shade of Dutch Blue, plus I embossed a bunny in white on the square piece of chipboard, and then sponged the piece in Dutch Blue so the bunny appeared. The pattern I used for the design is Three Part Harmony from Imagine.



Recipe:
Easter Eggs, Holiday Hoopla & Field Trip Alphabet stamp sets
Summer Celebration B&T Combo papers
Dutch Blue, Buttercup, Sweet Leaf & White Daisy cardstock
Dutch Blue, Buttercup, Sweet Leaf, Watermelon, Creme Brulee & Versamark ink
Dutch Blue, Buttercup, Sweet Leaf & Watermelon markers
Sweet Leaf Ribbon Rounds
White Daisy Mini Medley
Dimensional Elements Booksmart
White Daisy Embossing powder
Scalloped border punch (Fiskars)

Tomorrowland Highlights Layout

I'm still plugging away on our Disneyland day, so here's another layout for that. I combined two layouts from Cherish (Dramatic Fashion and Rise & Shine) to get the perfect placement for my photos. I love the versatility of Jeanette's idea books!



Recipe:
Ticket to Ride stamp set
Zippidee Level 2 papers & My Stickease
Indian Corn Blue, Cranberry & Bamboo cardstock
Indian Corn Blue, Cranberry, Honey & Bamboo ink
Cranberry brads
3-D foam tape

EMS Sketch Challenge 10 - So Fun Layout

It's back! I took a break from doing sketch challenges for several weeks, but here's a new one for you to enjoy. If you're in a hurry to get a layout done, this sketch is perfect since it uses uncropped 4x6 prints. Here are 3 fun things to point out about my layout:
1. I was able to use some Zippidee Level 1 pages as my layout bases. I don't order these as much as I should, considering how versatile they are. You can either place your photos within the neutral sections of the pages, or get creative and let your photos spill out all over! I did the latter, and I'm happy with the results.
2. I wanted to make Mickey Mouse ears using buttons, but I didn't have any black ones, so I used Liquid Glass to adhere black cardstock to the back of clear buttons, and then cut out the buttons when they were dry.
3. I love the look of the Irresistibles Lots of Dots alphabet stickers (seen here sponged with Cranberry and Indian Corn Blue ink to make the dots appear), so I wanted to mimic it on other areas of my layouts. I stamped dots onto a piece of Colonial White cardstock and embossed them using white embossing powder. Then I stamped over them using the back side of an arrow and a heart stamp, which left me a dotted image. Fun and easy!

The sketch

My Layout

Recipe:
Thoughtful Seasons, Ticket to Ride & Spot On Backgrounds stamp sets
Zippidee Level 1 papers
Indian Corn Blue, Honey, Black & Colonial White cardstock
Cranberry, Indian Corn Blue, Black & Versamark ink
Black marker
Irresistibles Lots of Dots alphabet stickers
Clear buttons
Liquid Glass
White embossing powder

Disneyland 2010 Layout

I went to a crop on Friday night and was able to finish several layouts from our day at Disneyland this March. Here's the first one. I was totally inspired by the Studio J layout using this paper pack (Zippidee) and pattern (Sideline Surprise from Imagine). Although all the embellishment ideas are my own, I did design this first in Studio J using the suggested paper placement. Although I am not a digital scrapper, this is one layout where it would have been much easier to use a computer to drop and drag pictures rather than having to measure and cut all those diagonals!



Recipe:
Zippidee Level 2 papers & My Stickease
Cranberry & White Daisy cardstock
Cranberry, Indian Corn Blue & Honey ink
Cranberry grosgrain ribbon

I Am Mom Layout

I wanted to post this layout on Monday, but I spent the last three days trying to finish it. That will teach me to sew on my layouts!



Recipe:
Tickled Pink stamp set
Animal Cookies Creative Basics papers
Desert Sand, Clover Meadow & Buttercup cardstock
Clover Meadow & Tulip ink
Clover Meadow marker
HeartFelt Whimsy Die-Cuts
Tulip embroidery floss
Blue embroidery floss (DMC)
Summer & Winter craft buttons
Corner punch (All Night Media)
Paper crimper (Fiskars)

Wild Thing Layout

I haven't posted many layouts this month, not because I haven't been scrapping, but because I've been trying to use up my non-CTMH supplies, and I post all my non-CTMH layout on my Splitcoast Stampers gallery. If you want to see more layouts for this month, feel free to check it out. Here's a new layout using my CTMH stash, and I really raided my embellishment box for this one! I can't decide what my favorite part of the layout is (beside the cute pictures of my son and his kitty cat): the stamped lion, the buttons, the ribbon, the title. This is one of those layouts that I am really happy with. Hope you enjoy it, too.



Recipe:
Life's a Jungle, Friendship Alphabet Large & Hodgepodge Alphabet stamp sets
Felicity Level 2 papers
Desert Sand, Chocolate & Bamboo cardstock
Chocolate ink
Chocolate & Autumn Terracotta markers
Chocolate Ribbon Rounds
Dimension Elements In Color Organic
Basic craft buttons
Autumn Terracotta My Accents
Metal rimmed circle tag
Hemp
Liquid Glass
3-D foam tape

Happy Hunting Layout

I have had a layout sitting on my desk for a week, and I could not finish it! Something about it just wasn't right. This afternoon, I finally decided to rip it apart and start over. I used a Becky Higgins' sketch to re-create the left page. I'm still not loving it, but at least it is done and ready to go in my scrapbook. It's been a bit disappointing not to have anything to scan, because I am so excited about the new scanner I got for Mother's Day. Since I did the LOAD challenge in January, I've been wanting a scanner that could scan a whole 12"x12" page in one pass, and my hubby found one that didn't cost the earth. Love that man! I was able to scan this double page spread in two passes, and then I simply stitched it together and it was ready to go. Cool, huh?



Recipe:
Field Trip Alphabet, Easter eggs, Eastertime & Picture Perfect stamp sets
Life Delights Level 2 papers
Lilac Mist, Chocolate & Colonial White cardstock
Sweet Leaf, Blush, Petal, Lilac Mist, Bamboo & Chocolate ink
Chocolate marker

Selling my stash of Stampin' Up stamps!

Happy Monday to all, and I hope you all had a great Mother's Day yesterday, either celebrating being a mom or celebrating your own mom. I received a wonderful present for Mother's Day, but I am keeping it a secret until I have a chance to use it. Then I will show it off to y'all! My main reason for posting today is to let everyone know that I am selling my stash of Stampin' Up stamps. Since I became a CTMH consultant, I seldom use my SU stamps, so I decided it was time for them to find a new home where, hopefully, they will get used. Plus I need to make room for all my new CTMH products! Let me know if you are interested in a list. I will be selling them at a loss, since they are all used, but they are in excellent condition. All are mounted on wooden blocks, and have little to no staining on them. Please use the "contact me" link to e-mail me if you want more information.

Mother's Day Card

Let me start with a reminder that today is the National Day of Prayer. All of you who believe in the power of prayer, please lift our county up in prayer today, especially our leaders.

This week's Heart 2 Heart challenge was to create a Mother's Day card. Since I needed to do it anyway, this was easy! I used the Splendor paper pack again (loving these papers), and I kept the card pretty simple since I have to mail it. I did add some Liquid Glass to the center of the flower and the birds' eyes, so there is a little bit of dimension. My mom loves to sew, so I thought she would get a kick out of the faux stitches around the border of the card.



Recipe:
Love You Forever, Flower Pot, & Simple Stitches stamp sets
Splendor Level 2 papers
Heavenly Blue, Moonstruck & White Daisy cardstock
Chocolate & Moonstruck ink
Watercolor pencils (Prismacolor)
Blender pen
Liquid Glass