July 1st at Once Upon A Sketch.....

I have to take a moment

and say how proud I am to be part of a challenge blog

that is so popular and full of such talented designers!

the team is diverse and very talented....

I thank Nadia for inviting me to be on this amazing team

and believing in me!!

okay

on to the challenge!!

This is my interpretation of the sketch!

Here is the sketch by Nadia

Journalling Criteria: Who is in the photo? Name the person in the photo and at least 1 fact about them. This can be personality, character, talent , achievement etc. but it must be at least 2 sentences long.

Sponsor

The Scrapcake

The ScrapCake is a polish manufacturer of scrapbooking papers and paper accessories. We deliver designer collections produced with the smallest detail in mind to present you with the highest possible quality. Currently we released collections by Kinga Spiczko (aka Pasiakowa) and Karola Witczak. From the very beginning we are operating as an international brand distributing our products in many countries in Europe and other continents. We are cooperating with designers located in different countries and our international Design Team delivers lots of inspirations, challenges and contests on our blog.

PRIZES

The winner of this challenge will get the chance to come back in August as our Guest Designer and will also walk away with this COMPLETE collection from Karola Witzak.

The Bright Side Of Life

Including: 6 12 x 12 doublesided papers, 5 7 x 12 doublesided papers, 13 tags and labels and 6 x 6 paper pad (24 doublesided sheets)

Our RANDOMLY drawn winner will receive this COMPLETE collection designed by amazing polish cartoonist - Kinga Spiczko.

Summer At The Seaside

Including: 6 12 x 12 doublesided papers, 5 7 x 12 doublesided papers, 13 tags and labels and 6 x 6 paper pad (24 doublesided sheets).

These are simply amazing and JUST RELEASED! Lucky you! These will be sent directly to you from The ScrapCake.

How would you like the chance to win one of these or to be our Guest next month? Take part in our challenge and you never know! It could be YOU!

Sassy Lil Sketches June 28th reveal!!!

Yes it is the 28th of June!!

yes really.....

look at your calendar

we will be trimming the Christmas tree

the next time we blink!!

Okay enough complaining

and on to the matter at hand

and my layout for the 28th

over at Sassy Lil Sketches

this layout

was based on this sketch

using this kit (the Scarlett Glitz Design kit)

from from enjoyscrapping

All products used on the layout are from the kit

apart from the title (American crafts thickers)

I also used Martha Stewart punches

here are 2 close ups

and the prizes from Sassy Lil Sketches are.....

June Paper Sponsor:

June Digital Sponsor:

Layouts must be uploaded below by July 5th, 11:59 P.M. EST to be eligible for the June random prize drawing*.

Specific rules for both Sassy Lil' Sketches site can be found on our Sassy Lil' Sketches "Rules" page.

*The paper prize is available to U.S. residents only

The digital prize is available to US and international residents.

New Feature for Get Creative!!

On the 25th of each month

we will introduce to you a

creative blogger

to inspire you

and

to stretch your creativity

so on that note I introduce you to our first

Creative Blogger

Cathy Cafun

I have been following Cathy's blog for many months now

Her scrapbook layouts are amazing,

full of layers, sumptuous colour and beautiful details.

Cathy recently featured a flower tutorial on her blog

which I thought was inspiring and creative.....

So.....gather all your paper blossoms

that are sitting in the bottom of your drawer

you know the ones!!

the flowers we used to use on all our projects

before Prima Flowers became so popular LOL

and Cathy will show you how to revamp them!!

so head on over to Get Creative to learn more!!

Sassy Lil Sketches Design Team Call......

It is that time again!

We are looking for a few talented layout and card designers

for Sassy Lil' Sketches
and Sassy Lil' Card Sketches.

How to apply for our August '11 to January '12 Sassy Team

Please send an e-mail to sassylilsketches@gmail.com with the following information
by JULY 7th:

1) specify LAYOUT or CARD DT in e-mail subject line

2) your full name

3) your email address

4) your blog address (or online gallery if you do not have a blog)

5) a short bio

6) one layout or card (depending on which team in which you are applying) based

on any Sassy Lil' Sketch/Sassy Lil' Card Sketch on our blogs. Please include the date of the sketch you used.

7) one layout or card (depending on the team in which you are applying) that showcases your individual style.

We welcome international applicants.

Sassy Lil' Sketches expectations:

1) Layout Sassies: Create one layout a month based on aSassy Lil' Sketch.

Card Sassies: Create two cards a month based on

Sassy Lil' Card Sketches.

2) Share your monthly Sassy Lil' Sketch creation(s) on your blog and any online galleries which will allow you to do so.

3) Join our Sassy Lil' Sketches Forum. While active participation is not a requirement, it is encouraged. The forum is how we will communicate with our Sassy DT.

A note from us:

Our sketches are designed by Cherie to be shared with the scrappy world. We maintain the two sketch blogs for fun and inspiration. At this time there is no compensation for our Sassy DT members except the pure joy in inspiring others to create. We hope you will apply to be one of our Sassies!

Thank you,

Cherie and Katie

Enjoy Scrapping and Get Creative.....

I was very honoured when Lena from

Enjoy Scrapping

asked me to work with a new kit

she was going to have in the shop called the

Scarlett Kit by Glitz Design

I loved this kit immediately

I had such wonderful things to play with

fabulous bold papers

a glimmer mist

Prima flowers

a fabulous stamp

and so much more head on over to the

blog

to see the video of what the kit contains!!

So far I have managed to make 2 layouts and a card

today I am showing you the first layout

which is also the layout

for the June 15th sketch challenge

over at

Get Creative

Products I have used from the kit are

Scarlett map pattern paper

Scarlett Glitzers (sheer stickers)

Glitz teeny Alphas

Prima flowers

Green leaves

Decorative pin

the products I have added are

Prima black bling

Coredinations black cardstock

Crate Paper borders

American Crafts thickers

the chipboard butterfly is from

Imaginarium Designs

who are sponsoring

Once Upon A...Sketch

and all its design team members!

The card....

The card was made using

Scarlett Floral patter paper

Vanilla cardstock

bird stamp

all from the Scarlett Kit

Thank you Lena for the opportunity to work with this kit

.....there are more creations to come with this kit!!

Just to add..........

I will be entering this layout in the following challenge blogs

Southern Girls Challenge

Design Dollies

June 15th.......These Are A Few Of My Favourite Things

The challenge this fortnight

is to tell us about your favourite art.....

Of course my favourite art is that created by my favourite artist

C3

products used are For the record collection from the My Scrapbook Nook Kit

I purchased back in April....an endless kit! LOL

products from my stash are

American crafts thickers

Alpha Stickers

Pebbles toothpick flags

The "1st place ribbon" rubon was from a Studio Calico kit,

sorry cant remember which one

the ink spot stamp is from Enjoy scrapping

So head on over to

These Are A Few Of My Favourite Things

to see what the rest of the design team has created!!

what is your favourite art?

scrap it and upload it to the challenge blog

and you could be in the running for a

25$ gift certificate from

NoelMignion.com

June blog love give away.....

What am I talking about?

well my dear friend

Karen Wray

of

Vanilla scraps

is having the most generous and amazing giveaway.

Get this.....

find a blog that has less than 30 followers

become a follower

and let karen know

by leaving a comment

here

make sure in your comment

you write the number 30 in brackets

and a link to the new blog you are following!!

you will then go into the draw for one of 3 prizes

Karen is giving away

So simple

I thought this was such a fabulous generous idea!

Now if I haven't given you all the information

make sure you read about it

here

p.s it would be nice if you became a follower of Vanilla scraps too!!

Get Creative June 1st.....

So here is the last design team project for June 1st!

Over at

Get Creative

the challenge is to use a decorative tag on your layout!

no journalling on the tag just decorate it!!

mist, ink, emboss, cover with fabric

just Get Creative!!

here is my take on the challenge

make sure you head on over to the blog

for more inspiration from my fabulous design team !!

There are 2 prizes up for grabs this month

one from our guest designer

Katerina Laiopoulou

and from a new online shop called

Heart2craft

so.....time to Get Creative (so corny!!!)

later....

Project Wednesday at the Studio......

yes it is a day late..

this is my new storage box

for my distress ink foam pads!

Head on over to

The Studio

to see how I made it

all you need is some chipboard and matches...

for the construction...

the rest is left to your creativity!!

If I can make it so can you!

June 1st layout for Once Upon A.... Sketch

I may have said this already

but.....

we are half way through the year!!!!!

WOW

anyway here is the first of 3 design team projects you will see this week!

To start off the week of creativity

here is my layout for

Once Upon A...Sketch

The journalling reads;

"You are so special to me for so many reasons....

for bringing me into this world...

for loving and caring for me everyday of my life....

for being my mentor.....

It pains me that you are so far away from your grandson and me...

it pains me just to write this....."

The chipboard trellis, swirl and letters are from

Imaginarium designs

who have sponsored the design team for a year!!

SPONSOR

We have a HUGE sponsor this month!

PLEASE WELCOME to our challenge blog the one and only...

Uh huh!

Well it could be that I have a soft spot for Webster's Pages..or that 2 of our Design Team members,

Gerry and Steph are on their Design Team...

or that Emeline Seet, our Guest Designer this month is also on their Design Team,

but they agreed to sponsor us this month! YAY!

Here is a little about Webster's Pages

Welcome!! It is SO exciting to have you here...

PRIZES

The winner this time will get to come back

in July as our Guest Designer and will also walk away with ...

Our randomly chosen winner will receive a set of ...

Both of these prizes will be sent to you directly from the Webster's offices!!

How would you like the chance to win one of these or to be our Guest next month?

Take part in our challenge and you never know! It could be YOU!