December Sketch Challenge - Let's Get Sketchy

 Here is the December 2020 sketch from Let's Get Sketchy:

And, here is my take. Rather than just one photo, I used two!

Keep on scrap booking and paper crafting!

October 2020 Sketch Challenge - Let's Get Sketchy!

Looking for a new sketch for some scrapbooking inspiration? Well, look no further because here is the October sketch from the Let's Get Sketchy blog! Be sure to check out all great takes on this sketch by visiting here.

For my take on this sketch, I used two photos rather than one. The photos were taken on a recent trip to a candy store, so I wanted to embellish the page with something slightly whimsical that reminded me of candy. I found a paper scrap in my stash to fussy cut the paper in the corners. On the back side of the paper, there were smaller versions of the same element and I punched them out with a circle punch. They were the perfect embellishment for this page.

Keep on scrap booking and paper crafting!

September 2020 Sketch from Let's Get Sketchy

 Here is the September sketch from the Let's Get Sketchy Blog: 

For my take on this sketch, I used some accent papers that were created on a gel press. If you'd like to see this process, please feel free to watch this video on my YouTube channel (Emilee's Paper Caper): https://youtu.be/HnlX35KrGSs

Here is a look at my take on this sketch. To see the creative process of putting this page together, here is a link to the process video on YouTube: https://youtu.be/JmLoAWGQsXc

Keep on scrappin' your stash!

More Pics Per Page - 2 page layout with 9 photos

Using the July Sketch from the Let's Get Sketchy blog, I created this 2 page spread with 9 photos! 

For tips about getting more photos on your pages, check out the companion YouTube video.

Until next time, keep on scrap booking and paper crafting!!

May 2020 - Scrapbook with Let's Get Sketchy

Here's is another great sketch from the Let's Get Sketchy blog followed by my take!

Instead of putting a strip of paper in the middle of the page, I decided to rip a section from the middle of the page. This was fun, easy and added some texture and depth to the background.

The "Sweet Memories" page title was created with paper scraps using my Word Punch Board (from We R Memory Keepers). 

Until next time, keep on scrap booking and paper crafting!

April 2020 Sketch - Let's Get Sketchy!

Check out this great sketch for April from the Let's Get Sketchy blog!

I've included a couple photos of my take on this sketch, but also here is a video showing the creation of this layout.

While the sketch called for just one photo, I decided to use two photos. It also called for a doily for the background, but I decided to create a background with embossing paste. The paste is VERY shiny because it is Heidi Swapp Metallic texture paste!

Until next time, happy scrap booking and paper crafting!

March 2020 Sketch Challenge - Let's Get Sketchy

It's time for more fun with the monthly sketch from the Let's Get Sketchy blog! First, here is a look at the sketch we are working with this month:

This time, I created a 2 page layout with this sketch. For the left page, I followed the sketch orientation as show above. For the right page, I turned the sketch orientation on its right side. 

If you enjoy YouTube, here is a link to a video about creating this page!

https://youtu.be/Ubgjugw46dU

 Here is the left page....

 

And here is the right page....

Side by side -- this is how the 2 pages look together!

The page title is on a tag! Here is a closer look....

Until next time, keep on scrap booking and paper crafting!!

February 2020 - Let's Get Sketchy Challenge

How many photos do you like to use on a scrapbook page? If you like using 2 photos, you might like the February sketch from the Let's Get Sketchy blog:

Here is the page I created using this sketch as well as a link to the YouTube video showing the creation of this layout!

Border punches are a favorite of mine! For this layout, I used this pattern of evergreen trees.

Keep on scrapping and paper crafting!

December 2019 - Let's Get Sketchy Challenge

Working with the December 2019 Sketch from the Let's Get Sketchy blog was a lot of fun.

Instead of a single page, I decided to make a two page layout!

Here's a look at the sketch. If you'd like to see a closer look creation of this layout from start to finish, here's a link to the YouTube video featuring the layout! 

Until next time, keep on scrap booking and paper crafting!!

November 2019 Sketch Challenge - Let's Get Sketchy

Here's the November Sketch from the Let's Get Sketchy blog:

The page I created with the sketch is also featured in this YouTube video. My family surprised me with an ice cream cake to celebrate reaching 500 subscribers on YouTube!

Until next time, keep on scrap booking and paper crafting!!

October 2019 Sketch Challenge - Lego Store

Take a look at this sketch and the page layout it inspired. The sketch is from the Let's Get Sketchy blog which is my FAVORITE resource for finding great sketches!

The page layout features photos taken at the Disney Springs Lego Store....To see the creation of this page from start to finish, check out this YouTube Video!

Until next time, keep on scrap booking and paper crafting!!

September Sketch Challenge - We Love Summer

Here's the September Sketch from the Let's Get Sketchy blog 

followed by the scrapbook layout it helped to inspire!

On my YouTube Channel, you can see exactly how this page came together in this video.

For the page title, I used the Word Punch Board from We R Memory Keepers. While the sketch called for stars, I decided to use hearts created with nesting heart punches!

Until next time, happy scrap booking and paper crafting!

August Sketch - Let's Get Sketchy Blog

Here's the August Sketch from the Let's Get Sketchy Blog followed by the page it inspired me to create! There is also a process video on my YouTube Channel (Emilee's Paper Caper) here.

The photo on this page was taken in front of the movie theater after we saw the newest Spider-Man movie. Since we saw this movie over the July 4th holiday weekend, I used a background paper with red, white and blue on it. The pattern also makes me think of spider webs. 

Until next time, happy scrap booking and paper crafting!

July Sketch Challenge - Let's Get Sketchy!

Here's the July Sketch from Let's Get Sketchy:

Here's the layout I created using this sketch as inspiration. One of my scrapbooking goals for 2019 is to us my stash of border strips. I decided to used some bright and cheerful borders to help create the mood for this page! 

To see more details of this sketch, check out my YouTube video! The name of my YouTube Channel is Emilee's Paper Caper and next month will mark a full year of uploading videos to offer ideas and encouragement for scrapbookers to scrap their stash!

Until next time, keep on scrap booking and paper crafting!!

Word Punch Board by We R Memory Keepers

On a recent shopping trip to Tuesday Morning, I found they were selling some of the Word Punch Boards from We R Memory Keepers for only $19.99. As a fan of punches, I couldn't resist bringing this set home with me.

As I learn how to use the Word Punch Board, I've found it helps to punch every other letter and then go back and punch the missing letters. By doing this, the letters are closer together and not so far apart!

Here are some photos of some Happy Birthday cards I made using the Word Punch Board. Instead of rubber stamping the greeting, I used the Word Punch Board to create the words.

Here is a scrapbook page featuring a title created with the Word Punch Board. I decided to punch the title from one of the photos on the layout for something different!

Do you have one of these Word Punch Boards? If so, I'd love to hear how you're using yours!

Until next time, happy scrap booking and paper crafting!!