Sketches Revisited: Sketch 21

"Sketches Revisited" is about bringing back some of our past sketches.  The Got Sketch? team will be doing this periodically to show you a fresh approach to some old sketch favorites.  

Sketch 21

Original Sketch Post:  August 2007
Valerie Salmon

I chose sketch #21 based on the pictures I had.  I originally had 3 vertical pictures so I skimmed through the gotsketch sketches looking for a sketch that included 2 or 3 vertical pictures.  When I saw sketch #21 I knew it would be perfect.  I also liked how the sketch included embellishments in the top left corner of the 1st picture.  I wanted to highlight how much my son enjoys being outside so I knew the top left corner would be a perfect place to include clouds.  I continued highlighting the outdoor theme by including the branch with birds, adding a bird to my journaling square (see close up #2 and #3), and creating a leaf border.  I chose to place the branches on the right hand side of my layout, instead of the middle of both pictures, to balance out the clouds.  Therefore, I moved my journaling to the bottom center of my layout and added a bird for dimension.  I finished my layout with my title and added the ribbon leaf border for added interest! (see close up #1).

Layout by Chrissy Greenman

SOURCES: Patterned Papers: We R Memory Keepers- Home Tweet Home, Ribbon and Leaf Border: We R Memory Keepers Sew Easy- Leaf, Stickers: Bella Blvd. (white scallop), Tiny Alphabet: Bella Blvd. Sophisticates, embroidery floss

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Sketch 137 (Double)

We're starting out 2012 with a double-page sketch!

And we are kicking things off with a bang by showing you seven fabulous double-page layouts!

Valerie Salmon

Diane Payne

SOURCES  Cardstock: American Crafts (black), Patterned Paper: Studio Calico (grey grid), October Afternoon (multi-colored circles), Jillibean (green), Brads: Basic Grey, Alpha: October Afternoon (blue), Basic Grey (red), American Crafts (grey), Mist: Studio Calico, Kit: Studio Calico (Handmade)

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Kimberly Neddo

SOURCES   Noel Mignon's January kit: Cabin Fever as well as Elle Studio

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AnnaMarie Mondro

SOURCES  Patterned Papers, Chipboard, Flowers, Vine, Resin, Art Tile, Antique Mirror:  Prima Romantique.  Alphas: Prima.  Other Flowers:  Prima.  Trim:  Prima, Websters Pages.  Punches:  Martha Stewart (lace doily border).  Marker:  Bic Mark-It.  Lace Doily/Heart:  unknown.

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Christine Ousley
SOURCES  Patterned papers:  Fancy Pants (all). Punches:  EK Success (circles). Die-cutting tool:  Silhouette (number).
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 Cari Locken
 SOURCES  Cardstock: Core'dinations Colorcore cardstock. Patterned papers: October Afternoon. Twine: Divine Twine. Clothespegs: The Steam Trunk. Buttons: My Little Bit of Whimsy (white with blue butterfly, white with green dots). Chipboard accents: K& Company. Dots Embossing Folder: Cuttlebug. Cuttlebug machine: Provo Craft. Alphabet Stickers: Basic Grey (Brown), My Little Shoebox (red). Border punch: Fiskars. Ink pad: Colorbox Fluid Chalk ink pad (Creamy Brown). Adhesives: Scotch ATG, Glue Arts (Adhesive Squares). Foam Dots: Scrapbook Adhesives by 3L.

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 Chrissy Greenman
SOURCES  Cardstock: Bazzill.  Patterned Paper: MME-Boo To You.  Filter Paper: Fancy Pants.  Black Key: Martha Stewart Crafts.  Metal Saying: Making Memories.  Pen: American Craft.  Other: acrylic paint, buttons, metal tag, ribbon.

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 Virginia Wong
SOURCES  Close to my Heart (cardstock - white and royal blue); Echo Park (pattern paper, die cut stickers, alphas); stitching; EK Success (scallop border punch); pop dots

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Sketch 136

Have a Happy New Year!!

Valerie Salmon

Valerie Salmon

SOURCES  Cardstock:  Bazzill.  Patterned Papers:  DCWV.  Transparencies:  My Mind's Eye.  Flowers:  Prima, K & Company.  Glitter flourish chipboard:  Making Memories.  Journaling Die cut:  K & Company.  Green velvet trim:  Creative Imaginations.  Punches:  Fiskars (Corner Rounder), Martha Stewart (scallop border).  Date stamp:  Office Max.  Other:  Twine, button.

 Cari Locken

SOURCES  Cardstock:  Core'dinations Colorcore. Patterned papers: October Afternoon.  Thickers & brown marker: American Crafts.  brown alpha stickers: Scenic Route.  bird stick pin and cloud buttons: My Little Bit of Whimsy.  turquoise twine: Divine Twine.  Photo corner punch: Ek Success

 Chrissy Greenman

SOURCES  Patterned Paper, Embellishments, Banner: Pebbles "Ever After", Journaling Tag ("I Love You")- Bella Blvd. Sophisticates, Small Alphabet: Adornit, Large Alphabet: SEI, ZIG pen

Christine Ousley

SOURCES  Cardstock: Bazzill.  Patterned Papers:  Echo Park. Alpha and Image Stickers: Echo Park. Circle Punch: EK Success. Computer Font: Didot.  Foam Dimensionals: Stampin' Up!. Other:  Corner Rounder

 Diane Payne

SOURCES   Cardstock: Bazzill, Patterned paper: Sassafras, Stickers: American Crafts, Glitz, Sassafras, Glitter: Ranger, Thread: DMC Floss, Punch: EK Success

 Kimberly Neddo

SOURCES   Bella Blvd Christmas Wishes: Patterned Paper- North Pole, Star Stripe, Trees for sale and Cute Cuts; Stickers- Christmas Wishes Miniatures and Alpha and Bits; Chipboard- Ciao Chips- Simply Simona McLintosh.

 Lisette Gibbons

SOURCES  Cardstock: Bazzill Basics Paper | Patterned Paper: October Afternoon (Sidewalks), Basic Grey (Wisteria), Making Memories, Echo Park (Country Drive, Creative Café, SEI (Bridgeport) | Alphabet Stickers: Basic Grey (Wisteria) | Punch: Martha Stewart | Flower: KaiserCraft | Clear Stamp: Papertrey Ink (Embellishments) | Ink: Stampin'Up (Lucky Limeade) | Pens: ZIG + Staedler | Corner Rounder: Woodware Craft Collection.

Virginia Wong

SOURCES  Pink Paislee (pattern paper, trinkets); Prima (gem design, aqua alphas); American Crafts (script alphas); Copic (black spica pen for stitching); WRMK (chomper); EK Success (circle punch)

All the best in 2012!

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Have the most wonderful holiday season!

Watch out for a brand new Got Sketch? class in January 2012!

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Sketch 135 (card)

Valerie Salmon

Lisette Gibbons
SOURCES  Cardstock: Papertrey Ink (Cream + Real Red) | Patterned Paper: Basic Grey (Mistletoe & Pear Collection) + Making memories (Mistletoe Collection) | Dies: Papertrey Ink (Limitless Layers, Ad Sense and Parisian Doily) Clear Stamps: Papertrey Ink (Holiday Tags 2008) | Ink: Stampin'Up (Wild Wasabi + Lucky Limeade) | Corner Rounder: Woodware  Craft Collection | Twine: The Twinery



Rae Barthel
SOURCES  Cardstock: (white) Hobby Lobby.  Patterned paper: (Bright Stripes, Candy Canes, Journaling Cards, Snowman from Everybody Loves Christmas collection) Echo Park.  Accent: (Die cut tag from 12 Days of Christmas collection) My Mind's Eye. Stickers: (from Everybody Loves Christmas collection) Echo Park.  Fiber: (charcoal twine) The Twinery.  Dies: (Floral Doily Motifs Shapeabilities.  Spellbinders.  Tools: (Corner rounder punch) We R Memory Keepers; (Cuttlebug) Provo Craft.

Ingrid Danvers

SOURCES  Cardstock: Papertrey Ink (Vintage Cream, Ripe Avocado) | Patterned paper: Papertrey Ink (Distressed Dots) | Clear stamps: Papertrey Ink (2011 Holiday Tags, Background Basics: Christmas, Peace Be Still) | Ink: Papertrey Ink (Ripe Avocado), A Muse Studio (Latte) | Button: Papertrey Ink (White & Cream Mix) | Ribbon: Papertrey Ink (Ripe Avocado) | Twine: May Arts | Tools: Papertrey Ink (Cover Plate: Quatrefoil, Limitless Layers: 1 3/4" Circle Collection, Limitless Layers: 2.5" Circle Collection, Damask Snowflakes), EK Success (1 3/4" Circle Punch) | Other: glitter cardstock, foam adhesive

Nenette Madero

SOURCES   Papers: 7 Gypsies and Crate Papers; Stamp: Papertrey Ink 2011 Holiday Tags; Dies: Papertrey limitless layers and Parisian Lace; Versamark watermark stamp pad; Colorbox Ink ; Ranger Superfine detail gold embossing powder, sinamay abaca ribbon;  thread

Robyn Weatherspoon
SOURCES  Unity Stamps.  Basic Grey Papers.  ColorBox Pigment Stamp Pad-Chestnut.  ColorBox Strawberry Premium Ink Pad.  ColorBox Chalk Ink Pad-Creamy Brown.  Clearsnap Glue Gloss.  Clearsnap Prailines and Cream Fairy Dust.  Offray Simply Sheer White Ribbon.  Tombow Mono Adhesive.  Pop Dots.

Twelve Days of Christmas: Day 12

We've got two layouts from Angela.
These are the final projects.  
We hope you enjoyed all of the projects & sketches features during the last 12 days.
Happy Holidays!

On the final day of Got Sketch's The 12 Days of Christmas, I would like to share two layouts I made of two very significant groups of people in my life. 

I used a family photo for the layout I did based on sketch 115.  I only have one sibling, a younger sister. But, I am blessed with a huge extended family of aunts, uncles, cousins, nephews, nieces and even grandkids! This year, my family faced a crisis that hit us hard and took us by surprise. I thought my sister and I would be left to handle this on our own. But our relatives rallied behind us and provided the love and support when my family needed it the most.  And now, more than ever, I realized the true value of having a family that will always be there for you, no matter what.  This is one of the reasons why I love this hobby so much. Scrapbooking has given me the opportunity to document all the beautiful and happy memories I have shared with my loved ones. For this, I am truly grateful. 

Sketch 115

Valerie Salmon

SOURCES  Cardstock:  American Crafts. Patterned  Papers:  DCWV The Christmas Stack.  Chipboard Word:  Making Memories. Chipboard Stickers:  LYB Christmas Magic Collection. Wood Flourish:  Kaiser Craft. Border:  KI Memories.  Chain:  Making Memories. Clear Word:  Fancy Pants.  Other Materials:  Glimmer Mist and Stickles.

In the second layout, the picture you see is a group of ladies that also hold a special place in my heart.  These ladies provide instant relief from all the stress I encounter during the week. They are generous, they are quick to share their materials, and would gladly lend you their tools if you don't have one. Just like me, they shriek excitedly at the sight of recently released products, squeal in delight at the latest tools, and with all sincerity, ooh and ahh over your newest creation. These are my scrapbook buddies - the Friday group. Thanks to scrapbooking, I have met and formed friendships with such wonderful people. 

This Christmas, may we remember to show our love and appreciation to those who matter to us. And these pages are my way of expressing just that. Merry Christmas, everyone! 

Sketch 42

Valerie Salmon

SOURCES Cardstock:  Bazzill.   Patterned Papers:  Making Memories Falala (bracket paper), DCWV The Christmas Stack (Wavy paper).  Clear Cut Frame:  LYB Christmas Magic.  Fabric Word Stickers:  LYB Christmas Magic.  Poinsettia Button Flowers:  Making Memories Mistleoe.  Felt Border:  Queen & Co.  Glitter Chipboard Alphas:  AC Thickers Chit Chat.

Layouts by Angela Lauchengco