Sketch #22

What fun. This single photo layout is just full of energy. I hope you enjoy this sketch as much as I did making it.

Credits
Papers: (c) Daniela Austen's Sassy kit www.digitalfreebies.com. NOTE: you can download this kit add-on today for free.
Embellishments:
Stitching: atomic cupcakes' So Perky! kit. www.atomiccupcake.com.
Tag and frame: (c) Daniela Austen's Sassy kit www.digitalfreebies.com.
Font: Flores

Happy scrapping,
Colleen

Sketch #21

This sketch holds two 4" x 5 1/2" photos. The top outside corners of the photos should be rounded to match the rounding of the orange paper [I just couldn't figure out how to do it using PhotoShop Elements.]

Credits
Papers: March Free{Pea} Digital Kit
©2006 Anne Langpap
www.twopeasinabucket.com
Embellishments: March Free{Pea} Digital Kit
©2006 Anne Langpap
www.twopeasinabucket.com
Font: New Day

If you use my sketch, please send me the link where you have it posted or email it to me directly. I love seeing your creations.

All the best,
Colleen

Sketch #18

3 photos fit on this 12x12 layout - the largest is 8 x 10.

Share your completed layouts; email them to me and I will post them for you.

Enjoy,
Colleen

Sketch #17

This 5-photo, 12x12 sketch takes advantage of the latest trend in embellishments - washers. Washers come in a wide variety
of sizes and can be customized by using acrylic paint, ink, rub-ons, or adhering paper.

The font I used for the title of this sketch is ball.

When I designed this layout, I had photos that feature water or bubbles in mind.

Happy 4th of July!

Colleen

Sketch #16

This patriotic sketch is just begging for your 4th of July and military photos.

Change the colors to:

• olive green, khaki and tan for an Army layout.
• blue, gray and chrome for an Air Force layout.
• blue and gold for an Navy layout
• scarlet, gray and gold for an Marine layout.

The font I used in this sketch is Bodie MF. You could make this font without the aid of a computer by cutting block letters using Coluzzle Alphabet Template, a small star punch and a ribbon punch. The stars could be made of paper (using a large star punch, a Coluzzle star template, a star embosser), chipboard
or stickers


Stitching and/or journaling belong around the perimeter of the background and the focal photo.

I can't wait to see your work!

Happy scrapping,
Colleen

Sketch #14

This 2-page, 12x12 sketch's free-form background is created by cutting patterned paper using a flexible curve and an X-Acto knife. Just create a shape that pleases you and cut away.

The font I used for the title and subtitle is glitter. You can create a similar font using large alphabet stickers (Making Memories Chunky Alphabet Letters) and 3 different sized hole punches (1/16", 1/8", and 1/4").

The only embellishments are 6 brads (2 of each color).

Enjoy,
Colleen

Member Layout based on Sketch #4

For the Love of Scrap member, Judy B, completed this layout based on my sketch #4. What a fun and colorful layout Judy has created! Thanks for sharing it with all of us, Judy. :o)

Layout based on Sketch #11

This layout is based on my sketch #11.

Supplies used: papers from Colorbok, white flower is from Oriental Trading Company, self-adhesive alphabet from Colorbok.

Tools used: Fiskars 12-Inch Euro Paper Trimmer

Note: I had a 4" x 6" photo and matted it to get it to the 5" x 7" size called for in my sketch.

I hope you like it.

All the best,
Colleen

Sketch #13

This sketch can showcase between 6 and 8 photos. A jumbo-sized flower and photo corner are all the embellishments needed.

You now have a choice in posting your completed layouts. You can either send me an email with photo attachment for me to post here, or you can post it yourself on our message board at google groups. Sign up for free at the right --------->

ttfn,
Colleen

Sketch #12

A mix of jumbo and small flowers adds a feminine touch to an otherwise masculine layout. It's a little hard to see in the sketch, but the base of this layout uses a black and white patterned paper.

You can share your creation based on this sketch with other crafters over on our google message board. Sign up is just to the right ---->. It's fast, easy and free. So, come join us.

All the best,
Colleen

Layout based on Sketch #8

I'm two pages closer to my goal. This layout is based on my sketch #8. The second page was created by rotating the sketch 90 degrees. I flipped the direction of the arrow and title (I thought they looked better this way).

supplies used: patterned paper is pink wash from Colorbok, the circle was cut using Coluzzle's large circle template, red and white cardstock from Paper Company Value Pack, title cut using Coluzzle's lowercase runaway alphabet template, title paper is All My Memories time savers design 3 in deep black, ink is Colorbox black pigment ink, sticker by Current.

Now it's your turn.

ttfn,
Colleen

Pencil Lines Design Team Search

Pencillines.com is looking for a new Pencil Lines Designer. I applied to be part of the Pencil Lines Design Team. Here is my layout entry based on their sketch along with the companion page I created.

Even if I'm not chosen I'm really pleased with how my layouts turned out.

Supplies used: background and blue and pink squares by KI Memories. Light pink paper by Colorbok. blue hydrangea flowers and 5-petal pink flowersfrom Oriental Trading Company. Ink is Color Box pigment ink in orchid and sky blue, stickers by Current.

Tools used: Fiskars 12-Inch Euro Paper Trimmer and EK Success' Medium Corner Rounder Punch

Enjoy,

Colleen

Sketch #8

Another simple layout sketch that can be finished in under 20 minutes. Cut a large Circle out of plain cardstock. Attach it to a sheet of patterned cardstock. Add an unmounted 5" x 7" photo. Cut a large arrow out of cardstock (or use a chipboard arrow) and attach to page. Finally, add a title and your journaling. Presto! You have a finished layout.

Send me your finished layout to be showcased here.

Enjoy the holiday,
Colleen

Sketch #7

This fun fiesta inspired layout has room for 6 photos. The yellow paper (or ribbon) strips are where your journaling belongs.

Send me your interpretation of my sketch and your layout will be posted for all to see.

Have fun,
Colleen

Sketch #6

7 photos fit on this 12" x 12" layout. Turn this 1-page layout into a 2-page layout easily by mirroring the layout without the tile. Thus, 14 photos on just two pages.

Be sure to send me your completed layout to featured here.

Enjoy,
Colleen

Sketch #5

Here is another scraplifted sketch. I saw this DVD cover (Zus & Zo) and knew it would make a perfect scrapbook layout. I love the elegance the huge bow lends to the layout.

What do you think? Fab layout, or dud?

If you use my sketch, please send me a photo of your completed page. I'd love to publish it here.

ttfn,
Colleen

Sketch #4

I think this sketch is really versatile. Weddings, girly girl, baby and more would work. If you change the heart to a star, circle or other fun shape; then the possibly really open up.

The small circles can either be photos or embellishments. I can't wait to see your interpretations of my sketch. Please send a photo of your completed layout for me to post.

Enjoy,
Colleen

Sketch #3

This sketch provides a scrapbook layout that is super quick to complete. Just adhere (6) 4" x 6" photos on 12" x 12" card stock, add ribbon (or paper strip) with a title, a journaling block, and for the finishing touch, some brackets around the journaling block. Presto, a complete layout in under 20 minutes. Hurray!

Remember, if you use my sketch, please send me a photo. I'd love to showcase your talent here.

All the best,
Colleen

Sketch #2

You can find scrapbooking layout ideas anywhere using a scraplift. Scraplifting is a technique where you use other scrapbooker's completed layouts or sketches. Advertisements, DVD covers, book covers, CD covers and more can also be used for scraplifting.

Sketch #2 (12" x 12") is scraplifted from the DVD cover of Liberty Stands Still.

If you use my sketch, please send me a photo of your finished page. I'd love to showcase your work here.


Enjoy,

Colleen