Sketch #82 12x12

HAPPY NATIONAL SCRAPBOOK DAY WEEKEND!!! I hope all of you guys have planned to set aside some time to work on your scrapbooks. It is a holiday afterall! My Disney Scrappers site is going to be having some extra fun challenges so I created 4 sketches just for them and I thought I would share with all of you too. So there will be 4 NEW Sketches posted today to inspire your weekend layouts.

I really enjoyed doing this sketch, but I wish I hadn't used the light cardstock background. I just love this October Afternoon "Sasparilla" collection, it's just the most perfect collection for Frontierland :)

My friend, Laurie, shared her fantasic layout example using Basic Grey Konnichiwa. Isn't it just beautiful with these papers? Visit Laurie's blog HERE for more info and close up photos.

Luz Maria Bruna shared her super fun summer layout with this sketch. I always love her pages and this one just makes you want to go take photos at the beach so you can copy it. LOL! Visit Luzma's blog HERE for lots more inspiration.

Sketch # 81 12x12"

For my example, I used October Afternoon "Rocket Age" papers and embellishments. For details and close ups, visit my blog here.

Wendy Mitchell was kind enough to share her example of this sketch. It works perfectly for her travel photos. I love the colors she chose for these older photos.

Sketch #80 12x12

My good friend, Kristin, was kind enough to do an example for me. I just love the way it looks with these hand cut labels. Thanks Kristin. Visit her blog here for a close up look

And here is my example using some vintage My Minds Eye papers from their Kaleidoscope collection.

And here is a super fun example from Laurie Zeller. Love the footprints! Visit Laurie's blog HERE for close ups and details.

Sketch #79 12x12

And for my example I used My Minds Eye papers. I love this sketch. For close ups and details visit my blog HERE

 

Here is a layout from Monique Fox with her cute son. I love the idea of the frame for this sketch and if you visit Monique's blog HERE for closeups, you will see that she stitched thru the page to attach the twine at the top - love that idea!

Sketch #78 12x12

For my example I used this fantastic new Echo Park mini collection "Melody of Life". I just love this paper for my sons' concerts and things. Now I used a 4x6 photo but this is a great sketch for those oversized photos like 5x7" or even two 4x6"s. For close up photos and details, visit my blog HERE.

Sketch #77 12x12

 

For my example I used a larger photo about 5 x 6" and I used all MME papers. For close ups and details visit my blog HERE

Now here is a very yummy example from Tami. I love the page but mostly I just want some Mickey sugar cubes now! Visit Tami's blog HERE for more close ups and details.

Sketch #76 12x12

I had a request to turn this older layout of mine into a sketch. I hope you have as much fun with it as I did.

Sketch #75 12x12

Today I have another sketch that was completely inspired by a layout by my super creative friend, http://bayoubytes.blogspot.com/. I just see her pages and want them to be sketches and she very kindly agrees. Thanks Madeline!!! The example below is the page that inspired the sketch and Madeline used some fun October Afternoon papers - for details visit her blog HERE. I know you guys love pennant shapes so have fun with this one!

Li-bee-ti just sent me the cutest layout for this sketch. It's a totally different look but oh so cute. Check out her blog here.

Sketch #74 12 x 12"

One more sketch today. This time with two landscape photos. I know many of you would like to see more 2 and 3 photo layouts.

and here is my example. I made the circle design into a sunshine and used some clouds for the star elements.

Merrick sent us her version and she increased to 3 photos, which is very cool. Check out Merrick's Blog HERE.

Sketch #73 12 x12"

Todays Sketch is a bit of a cheat. My good friend Madeline Fox created this gorgeous layout using the Be Amazing Kit from Scraptastic Club and I loved it sooooo much that I asked if I could make a sketch based on the page. She was kind enough to say yes so you guys will get to give it a go. I know I will!

Libeeti sent me this adorable example of the sketch and I just had to share it. Look how cute the little flags look in the top section where the sun is. Visit Libeeti's blog here.

Printable Sketches!

You have been asking and I finally did it! I put together sketches on 8.5x11" pages for you to print out. Each page has 6 of the 12x12" sketches. Over here on the right column of my blog, you will find three links to the download the PDF printable sketches. One note... since I wanted to print them on heavy weight paper for my own use, I formatted them so that they can be printed front and back and the sketch numbers will be on the outside edge of the page. Of course, you don't have to print them that way. Hopefully I will get the 2 pagers done soon for you.

Sketch #72 12x12

I have a fun sketch for you guys today. I had seen so many banner, circle, and heart pages so I kind of put them together in one. I have an example layout but I am saving it for a blog hop so you will see it soon. ;)
As promised, here is the layout that inspired the sketch. I had alot of fun using Echo Park's Yours Truly for this page. Check out my blog here for close ups and another page using this fun collection.

Since my layout isn't going to be posted yet, my good friend, Madeline, created a page as an example. I just love the way she did her banners and even the papers she used. Visit Madeline's two peas gallery HERE. In fact I love her page so much that I copied it! LOL! Seriously - just below hers, you will find my copycat page

Check out this awesome page by Orlanda! I just love the way she made the banners and embellishments fit the Cars theme. I totally want to copy this one. Visit Orlanda's disney gallery here.

Teresa sent me this example and I love that she used two photos and put the title in the circles. Visit Teresa's blog HERE

Michelle sent me a her fantastic Valentines version of this layout! Could this be any cuter?! I just love it. Visit Michelle's blog HERE.

Everyone is having so much fun with this sketch! My sweet friend, Nylene, sent her 8.5 x 11 version and it's just beautiful in that format with the lovely Crate Paper collection she used. Visit Nylene's 2Peas gallery here.

Here is a page from Ingrid and flowers across the top of the banner are super fun, right? Visit Ingrid's blog here.

2 Page Sketch #14

I don't have an example for this one yet, but it looks fun so I am hoping to make one soon. I just wanted to get it to you guys since I have been so behind. Have fun! I can't wait to see what you create.

here is my example. For close ups visit my blog HERE

Check out these two super cute layouts by Susie. I love the papers and green viney things. See Susie's other creations one her blog HERE.

Sketch #71 12x12

I bet you didn't expect another sketch so soon! I had been wanting to do this one so I put it together really fast and I like it alot. Lots of extra room to embellish. I used all October Afternoon papers and embellishments, mostly from the Farmhouse Collection. For close ups and details visit my blog here.

For a completely different look, just look at this gorgeous page that Debbi Tehrani created using this sketch. She does amazing things with 8x8 pages and the layering and use of contrast are so well done. Check out her close ups and other layouts HERE.

Sketch #70 12x12

Sorry it's been so long. I will try to get caught up and post more fun sketches for you soon. Here is one that I did for my CSI:Color Stories Inspiration challenge layout this week. For close ups Visit my Blog HERE.

Here is one more from me. I did this one for a disney scrappers challenge using this sketch and October Afternoon papers. Such a different look. For close ups, visit my blog here

2 page Sketch #13

Here is my example using My Minds Eye "12 Days of Christmas" collection. Visit my blog here for details and close ups.