Make It Monday

This hand bag by Dolce & Gabbana is this Monday's Make It Monday inspiration item. What can you make with this as your inspiration? Could you use it as a color scheme? Use your scraps, that are taking over your craft room, to create a one-of-a-kind background or accent paper?

Time to get crafty!

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 #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

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

Sketch #11

Here is sketch #11. 16 - 2"x 2" squares of patterned and solid paper add interest to this simple design. The sketch can accommodate up to 5 photos, but you can replace the small photos with either more paper or embellishments.

You can make all the cuts needed to create this layout using just one tool, Fiskars 12-Inch Euro Paper Trimmer . This is my most used scrapbooking tool. I can't image cropping without it.

Best of all, this layout can be created inexpensively, by using all your scraps!

Mix it up and make it your own.

Enjoy,
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

Sketch #10

Groovy circles give this retro, 1-photo sketch life. It's just begging for your personal touch.

This layout can be made easily using Coluzzle's Large Circle (8-3/4'') template, Fiskars 12-Inch Euro Paper Trimmer and EK Success' Larger Corner Rounder Punch

Don't be shy...email your completed layout for the world to see and have people call your work "far out."

Peace,
Colleen

Sketch #9

This sketch accommodates 4 photos - (1) 5"x7" and (3) 2"x2". I've used colorful brads for the embellishments. I felt it lent a masculine touch. But you can substitute buttons, flowers or whatever to change the feel.

These tools will make completing this layout a snap: Fiskars 12-Inch Euro Paper Trimmer, EK Success' Medium Corner Rounder Punch, EK Success' Small Corner Rounder Punch. Karen Foster's ribbon brads add the finishing touch.

I can't wait to see what you creative scrappers can make with my sketch. Remember to send your completed layouts to me for posting.

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