ScrapbookSteals Mid Week Mojo - Jade #8

Here is today's sketch on the ScrapbookSteals.com blog:

 The steal today was American Crafts Dear Lizzy 5th & Frolic Collection! I loved this collection so much I didn't know where to start! Here is my layout (the photograph was taken during my daughter's 9th birthday party last year):

 Here are some close-ups:

 I'm loving the ruffled hessian strip that came in the collection - complete with the banner and buttons - they did all the thinking for me!

 There are so many great chipboard pieces and tags in the collection too!

Hope to see you over on the ScrapbookSteals blog. You have until Monday 4th February 11.59pm MT to get your entries in.

Happy scrapping :-)

Let's Get Sketchy - January Challenge Week 4

Here is the fourth challenge for this month over on the Let's Get Sketchy blog! :

I used My Mind's Eye The Sweetest Thing Bluebell collection of papers and embellishments.

Pop on over to the blog to join in the challenge!

You have until the end of the month!

This month's sponsor is Artful Delight - you could win a $40 gift card!

See you over there!

I am also using this layout as an example of ScrapbookSteals Monday Craft Madness theme this week - Baby Blues! (see other post)

Happy scrapping :-)

Scrapbook Steals - Mid Week Mojo Jade #7

Here is this week’s sketch over on the ScrapbookSteals blog. Hope you like it!

And here is my layout:

I wanted to stay with a simple color combination for my layout so chose the pink, grey and white/cream papers. Even with all the patterns, the papers in the collection compliment and work well with each other. Here are some close up’s of my layout to show you how awesome the embellishments really are. You really don’t need to do anything else with them – they are all ‘ready to go’!

The layered stickers are so beautiful – they add great dimension to any scrapbook page.

I love the brads that come with every MME collection. They are all color coordinated and have other decorative elements which you can mix and match. I paired this with one of the label stickers just to give it a little more interest.

And lastly, I just LOVE the title cards. You need to do very little with them – I just popped this one up over the wrapped twine, and added some of the enamel dots to highlight it. So simple and quick to do, yet I love the effect!

I hope I have inspired you to create your own layout from this sketch!

Monday Craft Madness # 10 - Scrapbook Steals

This week's challenge over on the Scrapbook Steals blog - the theme is SPARKLE & SHINE with Guest designer Andrea Eason. Here are a couple of her projects:

I hope we have inspired you to start work on your 'Sparkle & Shine' projects this week. 

You have until Thursday 31st January to get your entries in!

Just remember to have fun! 

Let's Get Sketchy - January challenge #3

Here is the third challenge for the month of January over on the Let's Get Sketchy blog! 

Pop on over to the blog and check out some awesome Team A inspiration and to join in the challenge!

You have until the end of the month!

This month's sponsor is Artful Delight - you could win a $40 gift card!

See you over there!

Happy scrapping :-)

Let's Get Sketchy - January challenge week 2

Here is the second challenge for this month over on the Let's Get Sketchy blog! :

I used Simple Stories Year-o-graphy collection for my layout.

Pop on over to the blog to join in the challenge!

You have until the end of the month!

This month's sponsor is Artful Delight - you could win a $40 gift card!

See you over there!

I am also entering this layout into The Paper Girls challenge #23 - to use ledger paper.

Happy scrapping :-)

Scrapbook Steals - this week's challenges!

So this week's Monday Craft Madness Challenge (#9) is

Bring on the bling!

Here are my projects:

I am also entering this layout into the sketch challenge (#10) over on My scraps & more sketches.

The Mid Week Mojo (Jade #6) sketch this week:

I used the awesome American Crafts Amy Tangerine 'Ready Set Go' collection for this layout. I added lots of dimension and texture - go to the Scrapbook Steals blog post for close up photos.

Paper Secrets January 15th Challenge

This is the second challenge for January over on the Paper Secrets blog. 

Remember - this month there is a twist to the challenges! 

Here is the sketch:

And the twist to this challenge is to use twine!

For my layout, I used Echo Park's 'Country Drive' collection along with blue twine. I rotated the sketch quarter of a turn anti-clockwise and replaced the clouds and embellishment cluster with water droplets. These were highlighted with twine around the edges.

I'd love to see you joining in the challenge for your chance to win a $10 gift certificate to the Paper Secrets shop. 

See you over on the Paper Secrets blog!

Happy scrapping :-)

Scrapbook Steals Mid Week Mojo Jade #5

Sorry I am late posting this - it's been a mad busy week with LOTS of snow too!

Here is this week's sketch:

 Yes - it's a double pager!!!!! For those of you that know me - you know I don't do double pages - but I just LOVED this Simple Stories 'Year-o-graphy' collection so much! I thought I'd give myself a challenge! Here is my layout:

If you would like to join in go to the Scrapbook Steals blog for more info.

You have until Monday 14th January 12midnight MT to enter - but there is also a 10-week series going on which includes all Jade sketches #1-10 - you have until February 18th 12 midnight MT to complete them ALL! 

Hope to see you over there playing along!

Happy scrapping :-)

Monday Craft Madness 8 - Scrapbook Steals

This week's challenge over on the Scrapbook Steals blog - the theme is VALENTINE's.

I chose to use the Lifestyle Crafts Nesting Lace Hearts for my projects. They are so versatile. There are 5 dies from 1″-5.8″ -  you really can make whatever you want!

The first thing I always have to make is a Valentine’s Day card for my loved one! I went plain and simple with my card, using the 1″ die to cut out 15 white and 1 red heart. Arrange them in a grid formation, add a simple rub-on sentiment, and voilà! A card in under 30 minutes!

Next I thought about all the gifts given out at school. I started with the teacher gift. This phrase (‘Mrs Kreuger rules’) is something my daughter often writes to her teacher on her the back of her work when she has finished!

 

And lastly – it seems they all have to give each other gifts too (this is so different from the UK!). Here are the gifts for the girls in her class (the boys gifts will appear on here sometime in the future!) – mini loveheart treat bags. The die cut hearts make the perfect labels!

I hope I have inspired you to start work on your Valentines projects this week. 

You have until Thursday 31st January to get your entries in!

Just remember to have fun! 

Let's Get Sketchy January Challenge Week 1

It's the start of a new month of challenges over on the Let's Get Sketchy blog! Here is the first one:

Pop on over to the blog to check out some awesome Team A inspiration and to join in the challenge!

You have until the end of the month!

This month's sponsor is Artful Delight - you could win a $40 gift card!

See you over there!

Happy scrapping :-)

My January blog challenge (5 chances to win!)

I hope you all had a happy and wonderful New Year!!!  Along with a New Year, I have a New Challenge for you!!! :) 

As you all know, my scrap buddies and I get together monthly and give you all an individual challenge and a group bonus challenge for 5 chances to win with just 1 layout!  

My Challenge:
 To create a layout using a WINTER THEME

Here's my layout:

I used Echo Park's 'Winter Wishes' collection, along with this week's Scrapbook Steals Mid Week Mojo Jade #4 sketch by Guest Sketcher Michele Duffy. I managed to complete all 4 challenges!!!! YAY!

RULES (to be entered into drawing):

• You must be a FOLLOWER of my blog
• Your traditional (no digital please) layout must be NEW as of Jan. 1st 2013
• When you upload your layout to your gallery or blog, you must post a link back to my blog.
• You must add a link to your entry in the comments section below no later than Jan 3oth 11:59 pm (PST)

One lucky winner will win this prize:

Authentique 6x6 paper pad and element stickers - 'Seasons: Winter' collection

BONUS CHALLENGE:

 Like I stated above, each one of us has an individual challenge on our blogs and will be providing a prize for the winner on each blog.   In addition, there will be one BONUS PRIZE, so that is a chance to win (5) different prizes each month!! Check out their challenge below.

My challenge - Winter theme challenge

GCC (Brenda) - Sketch Challenge

Kristi B's -  Stash challenge

Rochelle's -  Song lyrics Challenge

    

BONUS PRIZE:

Authentique Lovely Kit collection, Kaisercraft pearls, Zva bling, Glittered foam Thickers,
3 lengths of ribbon by May Arts & Maya Road (1/2 yd. each), Alterable chipboard piece
bottlecaps, stick pins, paper doilie & wooden spool

Can't wait to see what your creation!!!

And finally......the winner of my December Blog Challenge is 
LISA REA!!!

(Please email me at kerys.sharrock@me.com with your mailing address)

Happy Scrapping :-)

Paper Secrets Jan 1st Challenge

Another month and another challenge over on the Paper Secrets blog. 

This month there is a twist to the challenges! 

Here is the sketch:

And the twist to this challenge is to use washi tape!

Here is my layout using Echo Park's 'This & That Charming' collection and Queen & Co.'s washi tape.

I'd love to see you joining in the challenge for your chance to win a $10 gift certificate to the Paper Secrets shop. 

See you over on the Paper Secrets blog!

Happy scrapping :-)