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Its official: New Design Team Announcement!!! Our Design Team for Sept 1st thru February 15th is: Ada - Returning Fiona - New Jonnece - Returning Katy - Returning Kristine - New Laura - New Lisa-Marie - Returning Misty - New  Rhoda - Returning Stephanie - Returning Tammy - New So get ready to be inspired by these lovely ladies starting Sept 1st!!! Welcome to our new ladies,  the next 6 months will be so exciting.   Remember to mark the 1st September for the first sketch reveal from the new team. Happy crafting J

I have wanted to scrap this photo for a while now and I found the perfect single page sketch to help me on my way:  My inspiration is from the Stuck?! Sketches challenge blog. The sketch And here is my layout. For this layout I used a Kaiser paper from the "key to my heart" collection and some Prima embellishments and I also recycled some of the packaging. First I stencilled the paper and recycled some packaging:   I always try to have a base plan however often the  layout turns  out quite different. I place my pieces just to  check that it looks OK, if all good ( above is my draft layout) then I put the layout together,  here are some close ups:  You will note I decided against the banner behind the photo and instead I used a clip frame which I inked and cut in half and placed at either end of the photo  I placed one of recycled Prima packaging card behind the photo and below is the other...

The second of the Lets Scrap August challenges.  And here is the sketch from the talented Michelle. And here is my take: Some great times at home and at the beach with my oldest and youngest boys.  Each side section can be opened to reveal more photos and journaling.  I included a couple of tags that I have stencilled and inked I did a little of everything on this layout, stamping, inking and stencilling .     Hope you like it.  Would love to see your take on this sketch. Happy crafting J

I am sure we all have them, you know,  one of those nights when one of the children tells you at 9.00pm, he would like a farewell card for the School librarian who is leaving tomorrow.  Yes tomorrow!  Here it is,  probably one of the quickest cards I have made in a while.    And yes,  a card that every one in the class can sign.  The inside section folds open to a 12 inch journaling panel for the kids.  As the inside section made the card a little chunky,  I included a ribbon tie.   Well, it could have been worse,  he could have told me in the morning. Happy crafting J

A fantastic opportunity We are so excited to announce the call for Let’s Scrap Sketches Design Team!! Do you LOVE to play with sketches? Do you have an active blog? Do you love to inspire others with your creative flair? Then we want to hear from you!! We’re looking for talented scrapbookers who love to create layouts with sketches, and are committed to creating quality layouts/cards each month.  To apply send us your take on this sketch to marcelcathy@comcast.net and include  Let’s Scrap Sketch DT Application  in the subject line. Please include the following information: Name, Address and Email: Blog Address: Facebook Name/Page URL: Please answer the following questions: 1)     Why would you like to be part of Let’s Scrap Sketches Design Team? 2)     How would you best describe your style? 3)     Are you currently on any other design teams? If so, please list the teams...

The first of the Lets Scrap August challenges.  And this time an opportunity to scrap a layout of Arahi, the oldest of the McLachlan clan. Here is the sketch from the talented Michelle. and here is my take.  Arahi loves bright colours so a winter yellow was a good choice for him.      And unlike some I like flowers on layout whether it is for a boy or a girl. I love this photo of Gregor and Arahi.       I used Bo Bunny papers and embellishments with prima letters and flowers.  I double matted each photo with stampin up cardstock.   Hope you like the layout,  can't wait to see your take on the sketch.    Happy crafting. J