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.

December sketch for Memorable Seasons

Two posts in one day! LOL! Sorry I have been so busy lately but I have a second post for you today. This is a nice 2 pager that I created just for Memorable Seasons for their December sketch challenge. If you would like to play along for a chance to win, visit Memorable Seasons HERE. Its a fantastic place to hang out and SHOP! I just love their deals on new products! Be sure to check it out.

Again... I just didn't have time to create a layout example so I am adding Joni's example here and then my good friend, Kristin, created a single page layout using just one side of the sketch so I am adding that as well. Don't forget to take apart two pagers when you want to do a single page and also - extend a sketch to a 2 pager when its only a single. :)

***Click HERE to see some of the other great pages that have been created using this sketch***





Leanne was sweet enough to share this layout that she did with the most adorable photos of her grandson. Visit Leanne's blog HERE to see another layout that she did with this same sketch for her twin grandbabies.


Tami stitched the circle in her layout and added the coolest leaves for a beautiful fall layout. Visit Tami's Blog HERE for close ups and details.

Sketch #49 12x12

Happy Holidays Everyone! I don't know if any of you guys have the time to scrap but I wanted to give you a fun sketch, just in case. I didn't have time to play so Joni Parker was kind enough to create this fantastic example layout for me. She had the most perfect photos too. Thanks a million Joni!



Please Visit Joni's blog HERE for Close ups Now here is a layout from Tami that is just about the cutest! Love this sketch and her papers for these great photos with Goofy! Visit Tami's blog here for details and some of the cutest close up photos!

Sketch #50! 12x12

I cant believe we are already up to the 50th 12x12 sketch! I have been so busy lately that I asked my friend, Laurie Zeller, if she would create an example for this sketch. I am so happy that she said yes, because this is one SWEET layout! :) She used 2 smaller photos for the photo on the left, isn't it yummy? I would love to go see that gingerbread house at Walt Disney World! Thanks Laurie!
Visit Laurie's Blog HERE for close ups.

















Now look at this great page by Sabrina. She added 3 little extra photos because you know how it is with Christmas decorations - you need more space for photos! LOL! Visit Sabrina's blog HERE for details and tips.

















Here is another great page from Joni Parker. LOVE the title. Visit Joni's blog for close ups of all of her awesome pages.



And a very festive holiday page from Heather! Thank you, Heather! :) I wish my boys were still little and cute like that.

Layout Examples!

Hey, I know you guys check in to see the newest sketches, but have you taken time to go back thru the older sketches recently to see all of the layout examples that people have been sending in? WOW! If you haven't, you will love all of the different styles and interpretations. When time permits, I add photos, but sometimes I just add the link so everyone can find your page. Do you turn the sketches or flip them? do you use butterflies where there are circles? I would love to see more examples.

Leave a comment with a link to your blog or gallery where your page is hosted, and I will add your pages too.

Sketch #48 12x12"

This is another really fast page that will show off three large 4x6" photos.



For my example I used My Minds Eye papers and 3 photos of my sleepy kitty, Noel. :)



Rachel just started doing the sketches here at SketchSavvy and she shared this great page along with a very cute page for Sketch #18. Visit Rachel's blog HERE Thanks for playing, Rachel!


Another totally fun page from Joni Parker today. I just love the way these colors pop with the black background, but the sub is my favorite part! Visit Joni's blog HERE.















Here is another amazing Eagle layout from Angela. Visit Angela's Blog Here to see more of her beautiful photography and layouts.

Sketch #47

For my example I used Basic Grey Jovial collection and I flipped the sketch. This is a perfect sketch to use with scraps or when you just want to use alot of great patterned paper!



I asked my good friend Kristin Fougeron to try out this sketch too and I love her take using Basic Grey's Pyrus Collection.


This is just the most adorable page! Just look at Gus Gus! My friend Jeanne has the most beautiful kitty helper and I just love the embellishements she added to her version of this sketch. Jeanne also has fantastic free cut files on her blog. Visit Jeanne's blog HERE.


Ok I normally don't add this many examples, but this sketch is just so fun and every example is turning out so great! Joni Parker sent us this one using Basic Grey Oliver and such a sweet photo. Visit Joni's blog HERE



Here is another beautiful layout and again, the completely different papers just change the page so much. Thank you to Elke for this very sweet page. Visit Elke's blog here to see close ups.

Sketch #46 and Hibiscus cut file

This is one of my favorite flowers. Just the one flower, the center and the leaf, but it adds that tropical touch. If you don't have a die cutting machine that will work, just print the shape on the back of your paper and cut by hand. As always the size of the shapes are not the size used for the layout - Choose your own size to suit your layout.

***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 for the Hibiscus SCAL2 File***

As promised, here is my layout example for this sketch. I really love these flowers because they make fantastic layered flowers without any effort. For close ups and details visit my blog HERE.


Look at this beautiful layout using the light blues of the Magic Kingdom castle. Thank you to Michelle for this great sketch example. Visit Michelle's blog HERE.



Ok I have to admit that one of the reasons I love this sketch is that you get to see a bunch of patterned papers. LOL! Check this one out! Merrick sent me this page and I am in love with those WRMK papers! Visit Merrick's blog HERE.


This is a great boy page from Joni Parker. The papers are busy but totally work when used with this sketch because there is a bit of seperation. Great job, Joni! Visit Joni's Blog HERE















Here is another page from Elke and the fall colors are so beautiful. Visit Elke's Blog here for close ups.
















Jeanne sent me this adorable little boy page and I just love the way she punched the bottoms of the strips of paper. Thanks Jeanne!!!!















I know I have posted alot of examples for this one but you just have to see this one from Angela. These photos are amazing on their own, but the papers are perfect. Visit Angela's blog here

Sketch #45 12x12

For my example I used the new Snow Day Collection from Crate Paper and lots of the embellishments to go with it. For close ups and details CLICK HERE to visit my blog.



And I was so happy when Luzma sent me another one of her beautiful travel pages! Visit Luzma's blog HERE for the close ups because there are so many nice details. I love the way she used whole circles on the top and bottom.


Joni sent this very cute interpretation of the sketch. I love the owls :)
Visit Joni's blog HERE


Elke just sent me this beautiful fall page that she created. Just lovely, thank you Elke. Visit Elke's blog HERE