DCWV blog challenge with a sketch!

Are you a DCWV Stackaholic like me??? oh come on, I know you are. LOL! Are you ready for a challenge? Check out the DCWV Blog Stack-a-holic Template Challenge for
MAY! You just have to play along - believe me when Erin says "awesome prizes", they always are! It's a fun sketch,if I do say so myself :) Yes, you probably have seen the sketch because it is one of mine here at Sketch Savvy. Here is the page that I did when making the sketch originally. I used some beautiful Street Lace papers from DCWV and photos from my cousin's wedding. I would just love to see one of you guys win so hop over to DCWV and give it a try!

2 page Sketch #11

And here is the layout that inspired my sketch! Thanks so much Tami! Visit Tami's blog here for close ups and details.



Everyone give Jen a big CONGRATS on getting her degree! And on this fantastic layout. What a great way to do a grad layout. Just perfect. Visit Jen's blog here to see close ups and more inspiration.


Check out this fantastic layout from Sabrina! Loving that border at the bottom :) I still haven't had a chance to do this layout but I am loving seeing all of your great examples. Check out Sabrina's blog here for some close ups and details.

Sketch #57 12x12

Do you ever have oversized photos from vacations, landscapes, or family group photos? I have alot of them so I made a sketch that just showcases those large photos with not too much embellishment. Of course it leaves room for you to embellish as much or as little as you like.



For my example I used a photo that is 5 x 8 1/2". For close ups and details, visit my blog HERE



Now for a completely different take on this sketch, look at this adorable page by Geri. This is a perfect example of why its good to use a large photo sometimes. Photos like this are priceless. Visit Geri's blog HERE



This is just a fantastic boy page by Joni Parker. I love the whole look of the page. I just want to take her page and put a photo of my son in it! lol Visit Joni's blog here for lots more inspiration

Sketch #56 12x12

For my example I used papers and embellishments by SEI. This is a layout that was in Scrapbook Trends last year so I had pulled it from my blog so I don't have a link for close ups. I just love these photos of tiny little Savvy. When he helps me now its not nearly as cute or productive.


My good friend, Heidi, just sent this layout to me last night and it's just so fantastic! I love the flurry at the bottom of the page and the sparklies with the jewels and snow. Thanks Heidi! Click HERE to go see the close ups and details on Heidi's Blog.


Here's Laurie's version of the sketch. I like that she used 3 photos and her little tickets in the corner are just too cute. Visit Laurie's blog HERE


Look at this fantastic page by Susan. I just love the way she colored her title letters to match! Check out Susan's blog HERE



And here's another great page from Merrick. I really like the papers she chose for her photos. Visit Merrick's blog here for more layout inspiration


Here is a super fun two pager that Tami made by stretching this sketch. Notice the ribbon goes all the way across under the photos to sort of tie it together. Visit Tami's blog here for more details.

Sketch #55

New Sketch and New DCWV stack! I used the new All About Boys Stack for my example, don't you love the colors? my brother is pretty cute too. :) This is a super simple layout but you can add bits here and there in the blank spaces. I used a 4x6" photo but this sketch easily allows for a 5x7" photo in that spot.




Another sweet little boy page - this one is from Joni Parker.
Visit Joni's blog HERE.


Here is another patriotic scouts page from Merrick. She is so good with scouts pages Visit Merrick's blog HERE to see more

Sketch #54 12x12

Since I haven't posted new layouts in awhile, I have decided to make some sketches from some of my older layouts. I had a friend of mine pick a few that she would like to see and I will share them with you this week. Here is the first one, a really fun sketch, but I just realized that you are getting alot of sketches with portrait oriented photos, so I will try to give you a couple with landscape orientation next. :) Have fun and be sure to link me to your layouts!




Joni sent me this frosty layout example. I just love the papers she used.
Visit Joni's blog HERE.


Tami created another one of her great two pagers from this one page sketch. Sometimes she uses the same sketch design twice and maybe turns one of the pages, but this time she actually stretched the design and I love the result! You must visit Tami's blog here for close ups and details, check out her fabric die cut embellishments up close.


My friend, Laurie, sent me her example of this sketch and I think its just totally fun. I dare you not to sing along! If you visit Laurie's blog here you can see close ups as well as a video of this song. :)



Sabrina was sweet enought to send me a link to her layout for this sketch. It's really so cute. Visit Sabrina's blog here to see close ups and some of her other pages.


Merrick sent this totally summery version and just look at the size of that Hawaiian Ice! I want one now.

January/February Sketch for Memorable Seasons

These are the sketches that I created just for Memorable Seasons for their January and February sketch challenges. Its a fantastic place to hang out and SHOP! Be sure to check it out. Sorry I didn't get them posted sooner. I will add a few examples of these as soon as I can. Thank you Memorable Seasons!



This example is another from Joni, it's so sweet of her to let me use all of her wonderful examples. You will love this cute page. Visit her blog HERE for details.






This example is from Joni Parker, check out her details HERE Isn't it just stunning with the black background!



And just look at these two layouts for the Feb sketch from Jeanne! She just flipped them and they look very different. If you love a sketch, use it again! Visit Jeanne's blog HERE.


Merrick sent me this great scouts page using the February sketch. Visit Merrick's blog HERE


Here is another version of the same sketch from Merrick, but it looks so different. Cute isn't it!? Visit Merrick's blog HERE



Tami took the Feb sketch and created a two pager. I just love her interpretation with the seaweed! For lots of close ups and details, visit her blog
here

Sketch #53 12x12

Sorry it's been so long. Life got in the way of creativity for awhile.
The good news is that I have a Sketch and Sure Cuts Alot file for you today! As always if you don't have the Cricut and SCAL program, just click on the image of the shape below and save it as a .jpg to hand cut or to use with other cutting systems.

***Be sure to mention SketchSavvy with a link when you use this file. As always, please leave a comment and let me know what you think of the sketch and cut file. Have Fun!



***Click here to download the free Royal Damask SCAL2 Cut File ***



So does the angle of the background piece worry you??? It bothered Joni but she gave it a go anyway and look at this fantastic page! Visit Joni's blog HERE.


Here is another version of the sketch from Michelle. I just love the white background for fantastic colors and contrast, and of course the photos are adorable! Thanks Michelle! Visit Michelle's blog here for lots of close ups

Sketch #52 12x12

Today's sketch has a fuzzy spot in the blank space - why not try a mist, splatter some paint, or use a masking technique?


For my example I used the beautiful "Be Mine Collection" by Echo Park.


Here is a really great, really funny page from Joni Parker, Check out close ups and details on Joni's Blog HERE.


Again Tami has turned this little one page sketch into a fantastic 2 page sketch! And I am just loving all of her die cut shapes. Thanks Tami! Visit Tami's blog here for the close ups and details.


Here is one from Merrick in lighter colors and I just love the look! Thanks Merrick!

Sure Cuts Alot on Sale just for you!!!

Ok this is cool - Just for my wonderful blog readers, CandaCraft is offering a special discount when you purchase Sure Cuts Alot and other products on their site! If you haven't picked up this program to go along with your Cricut, you really should check this out. I bought the SCAL before the Cricut LOL! I wanted it so that I could cut my own designs as well as all of my fonts and you know I use it all the time.

So Visit CandaCraft HERE and use the special code: SAVVY for your discount! The code will discount your entire purchase including sale items which makes SCAL2 an even better deal. The code will expire at 12:01AM on 2/1/11.

Sketch #51 12x12

A few people have requested layouts using bigger photos because it really is tough to use those 5x7 and 4x6 photos on the same page and still have room for a bit of embellishment. I decided a big shape thrown in would work with the big photo too. Think of shapes like a sunshine, flower, snowflake, christmas tree...


For my example I did crop my photos down a bit. They had wasted space in them and I wanted a really big snowflake to fit. :) My photos are 5x6" and 4x5" but the larger photos will fit just as well. For close ups of my page visit my blog HERE.


Joni Parker sent this totally fun example layout. Isn't the star just perfect! Visit Joni's blog HERE to see more of her work. Thanks Joni!


This is Angela's example and I really love her stitching at the top and bottom, its a great touch. Visit Angela's blog to see more of her beautiful photography and layouts.