Scrapbook Challenges Sizzlin' Summer 2016 Sketch 01

Sometimes the creativity just flows and everything comes together.  This was one of the those times.  The layout was inspiring. I found my paper right away - Close to My Heart Lolly Doodle paper pack. And the picture was more than just right -- it was perfect.  I had a ton of fun putting this layout together in less than 30 minutes.  Wow! Can barely believe it myself.  The more I get into scrapbooking, the less I care about perfection. It's all about recording memories and enjoying some relaxation time as I do it! 

My Scrapbook Layout:

 Scrapbook Challenge's Sizzlin' Summer 2016 Sketch 01 layout:

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Mother's Day Card - Unscripted Sketches #249

Haven't done a Sketch It Saturday in a long time so I took advantage of some new stamps I got at huge scrapbook resale event in my local area this morning.

 Some Items I used:
CTMH Frames Borders Tags Stamp Set
"For the Record" paper collection
Sizzix embossing folder
Red Copic Marker
Memento Black Ink Pad

Happy, Happy, Happy Birthday

A fun little card I made for Papertrey Ink's Make It Monday #139.  The challenge was to use border stamps to make a square.  I used the only border die I had from the Boutique Borders - Baby stamp set.  I also used the Think Big Favorites #12 for the "happy" stamped 3x.  The birthday die is from PTI as well.  I pulled out the Close to My Heart's Whooo's Your Valentine to make a chevron border in the background.  It was painstaking but I like the result. It was a fun challenge and the first one I have done!

"Smile" Card - CPS 5th Anniversary Day 3 Sketch Challenge

Finally caught up with all the CPS sketches that I missed - yahoo!!! This card I made for Day 3. I was inspired by the scalloped border and knew I wanted to do some clouds. I cut the 5 1/2" x 5 1/2" scallop square using the Cricut and Sure Cuts A Lot 2. I layered it on a basic white square card that was a little smaller than the scallop piece so that you couldn't see the white cardstock. I then added some layers of patterned paper from the Fine & Dandy Collection and the Modern Homemaker Collection. My sister, Emily, gracious gave me a piece of her favorite blue sparkly trim to add with a flower in the middle made with 1' Gluber, tulle trim, and some flower die cuts I have had forever (I think they are both K&Company)

I made the sentiment using the Vintage Label punch from McGill and the Small Talk stamp set from My Creative Time stamped in a brown ink from Close To My Heart. It looked great on the lined pattern cardstock also from the Fine & Dandy collection. White-dotting around the edge of the lable using a gel pen added the final touch.

Now I am ready for sketch 6!!

CPS Day 3 Sketch

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