Sketch #108 12x12

For all of you who have requested more multi photo pages, here is one that has room for 3 fairly large photos, but you still get to use lots of papers. Might be a good way to use up scraps too.

  

For my example I have used all My Mind's Eye papers. Visit my blog here for close ups and details.  

 

And here is a layout from Cheryl Even with just perfect papers for her Legoland photos. Isn't it fun! Visit Cheryl's blog here for details.

August Scraptastic Sketch

Here is the sketch that I did for the August Sketchy Thursday at Scraptastic Club's Blog HERE.

For my layout I used the August "I found a Boy" kit, add on kit, and stamps. For all the details and close up photos, visit my blog here. 

July Scraptastic Sketch

In case I forgot to explain this, the last Thursday of the month is Sketchy Thursday at Scraptastic's Blog and I  create a Sketch Savvy Sketch for the challenge. Well today I have a sketch that I think most people will enjoy because its easy to adapt to different photo size and embellishments. So visit Scraptastic Club's Blog HERE to see the varied examples from our talented Design Team and then try it yourself for a chance to win a $20 GC from Scraptastic!

Here is the sketch:

 

 Here is my example using the super fun July Rock Lobster Kit and Rock Lobster Stamp Set. For the close up photos and details, visit my blog here.

Sketch #107 12x12

I thought you guys might like a 3 photo sketch again. I get alot of requests for them. I also get alot of requests for layouts that have one portrait and one landscape photo. They are tough for me too so I am working on that :) Thanks for the input!

Here is my example layout using the awesome "Paradise Beach" collection by Echo Park Paper. For close ups and details, visit my blog HERE

Sketch #106 12x12

 

This is one of my very fave sketches and layouts. I used photos from Disneys Hollywood Studios (it was MGM back then) and BasicGrey's Hipster Collection. For details visit my blog HERE. 

Christine sent me this bright gorgeous version of the sketch. I love the way it all works so well with her amazing photo. Visit Christine's blog here.

May Scraptastic Sketch

I am sharing this sketch today because today is Sketchy Thursday on the Scraptastic Blog, so hop over and see the wonderful layouts from our Design Team and try it out yourself for a chance at the monthly prize. All the info is HERE.

For my layout I used the gorgeous May "After the Storm" Kit from Scraptastic Club.  I stitched together the panels in the rectangle and for dimension and interest I have added some hearts punched from the same papers and raised with adhesive foam tape. See close ups on my blog HERE

Christine sent me this adorable version of the sketch. Her kitty Smoky looks so sweet! Visit Christine's blog here.

Nylene sent me her layout using this sketch for an 8.5 x 11" layout and its so cute! I love the colors she used and the way the sketch worked so well even in that size. Visit Nylene's 2Peas gallery HERE

Echo Park and Carta Bella Summer Camp

That's right, it's Summer now and time for some fun! Check this out!

Our Design Teams at Echo Park Paper and Carta Bella Paper are combining efforts to bring you the latest and greatest in summer paper crafting ideas. Each Tuesday from June through August, we'll share a special "Summer Camp" post both at Echo Parks Blog and on the Carta Bella blog that includes a project and a FREE project instruction PDF, which you can download at your leisure. Watch for bonus contests, special chats, prizes and more posted on both blogs throughout the summer months. Mark your calendars and bookmark these blogs for a summer of creative fun. With projects designed for both kids and adults, it's going to be a creatively-charged summer!

Sketch #105 12x12

 

Happy National Scrapbook Day! I hope you all have time to do a few layouts today and I thought I would help by sharing a few new Sketches! For my example I have used BasicGrey's ultra cute Bow Ties collection with the coordinating Candy Dots and Bottlecap stickers. For close ups and details visit my blog HERE.

Just look at this awesome layout by Kathy Perry, this layout and the papers she chose seem to just be made for Epcot. I may have to copy this whole page. I love the fresh look and to me, it feels like Epcot. Visit Kathy's gallery here. 

And for something super cute, look at Christine Perez's layout! Is that not the cutest face on that big Caramel kitty! Visit Christine's blog here. 

 Here is a cute monochromatic take on this sketch by Darcy. I love the papers she has chosen, most especially the background. Visit Darcy's blog here. 

Sketch #104 - 12x12"

For National Scrapbook Day, I have several Sketches to share throughout the weekend.  I hope you have time to play along :)

 

For my example I have use the "Collectable" Collection by My Minds Eye. Awesome colors and patterns for my layout about Splash Mountain. For details and close ups, visit my blog HERE

I have to share this gorgeous page by Anne (SassieScrapper) from 2Peas. She shared her version of the sketch using this awesome DCWV Lemon Flower stack and I knew you guys would love it too :) Visit SassieScrapper's gallery for more of her creations

BasicGrey Knee Highs and Bow Ties Album Kit and Giveaway!

Hey guys I have an awesome deal to tell you about from BasicGrey. They have 2 super cute album kits on sale now thru May 12th for only $25. One is the Knee Highs collection and one is the Bow Ties collection. For all the details and a chance to win one of these kits, Visit my Blog **CLICK HERE**

Sketch #103 12x12"

 

For my example I used the April Scraptastic Club "Awake my Soul" kit and the add on kit. See it HERE. 

Christine shared her gorgeous example for this sketch and I just love her interpretation with the banner at the top and the two photos. I almost feel like I need to copy hers now :) Visit Christine's blog HERE

Laureen was kind enough to share her example and she echoed the top banner by using a banner like title. I just love beachy pages, don't you? Visit Laureen's blog HERE for details

Scraptastic Club March Sketch

Hey guys I thought I would share a sketch that I did for Scraptastic Club's March Blog Sketch Challenge. Hop over to their blog to see lots of fantastic examples Check it out HERE!

Here is the sketch with my example using the March "Everything I am Kit" with add on and stamps.

 

 Visit my blog HERE for the close up photos.

Sketch #102 12x12"

 

Here is my example using BasicGrey "Hey Girl" collection papers and embellishments. This is a pretty fun sketch, and you don't have to do banners but I would love to see everyone's variations. For close ups and details, visit my blog HERE

Kristy was nice enough to share this beautiful layout that she created with my sketch. She chose some gorgeous Crate Paper papers and used one big swag of flowers for her gardening layout. Visit Kristy's blog here for lots of beautiful layouts.

Sketch #101 12x12

 

 Here is my example using various My Mind's Eye papers and some vellum. Instead of a sun, my element sticking out of the top of the photo area is supposed to be the spotlights/searchlights of a hollywood opening....yeah, maybe not but you get the idea. For close ups and details visit my blog HERE

Sketch #100 12x12

Sorry I haven't posted in sooooo long. I have had holidays and family life making me lazy. I decided to go ahead and post two layouts for you today. Thanks for sticking with me :) Thanks to everyone who has commented and shared a link to a page using a sketch, I just love seeing your creations.

And funny enough this just happens to be Sketch #100. I have a page done with this sketch but it has been sort of published so I can't share at this time. I will get a new example for you soon.

My good friend, Laurie, was kind enough to create the example for this layout for me. I just love her "Casa de la tires" banner and the great pappers she used, but the flowers are incredible! Visit Laurie's Blog here for details and close ups. 

Here is an example from a follower "Scrappin Hard" and you just have to love the fun arrow design and cute camera. Visit Scrappin Hard's blog HERE.

Sketch #99 12x12

 For my example I have used Echo Park's "So Happy Together" collection. For close ups and details, visit my blog HERE.

Here is a great take on this sketch with a totally different style than my page. Tami went for a more retro look with Basic Grey Hipster to go with her photo. Visit Tami's Blog here

Now for one of your examples. This one is from ScrappinHard and it's just adorable with her little pumpkin. I think my fave bit is the trees up there in the corner, SO cute. Visit ScrappinHard's Blog HERE for more close ups.

Joni Parker sent me this fun page about something from her bucket list and I love that it's one of my fave places too. Such a fun vacationy looking page. For more of Joni's creations, visit her blog HERE.

And here is another great example with a fun holiday layout by Brenda Ragsdale. Visit Brenda's blog here.

2 Page Sketch #17

***You will have to click on these to see them full size -

 my blog just wants them to be crazy small for viewing***

 For my example today I have used the gorgeous New Carta Bella "Traditions Collection". For close up photos and details visit my blog HERE. 

You have just got to see this gorgeous one page example from Eli. Love the stitched vellum with hearts, the bird, and the adorable photos - not to mention the beautiful black and white kitty :)
Visit Eli's blog HERE.

Sketch #98 - 12x12"

For my example I flipped the image horizontally. I used the New Echo Park "Chillingsworth Manor" collection. It's got so many fun stickers and its ideal for Haunted Mansion :) For details visit my blog HERE.

Check it out - ScrappinHard just sent me this totally fun layout using this sketch. It's so completely different than my Haunted Mansion page but so perfect. Visit her site HERE for details.