Let's Scrap sketch challenge for December 1st- First Nutcracker

It's time for a new challenge sketch at Let's Scrap.  Michelle created another awesome sketch for us with lots of different photo sizes.  I decided to scrap a Nutcracker Ballet theme with Graphic 45 Nutcracker Suite paper.

My oldest daughter and I took my granddaughter to see her first nutcracker.  We had so much fun.  

We were so lucky that when we came out of the auditorium after the big rush there were several ballerinas in the foyer so we got some great shots with Kenzie.  

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Check out all the amazing layouts the design team has created for you at Let's Scrap.  

Here is the great sketch you can use now through the 14th if you would like to join the Let's Scrap challenge.  We would love to see what you create.  

New challenge at Lasting Memories-Hot, Hot, Hot

The theme for the Lasting Memories Challenges for the month of October is HOT, HOT, HOT. 

The first challenge starts today with  Liquid Glass, Sitting Around a Campfire, and Sketch.  

 For this page I started with the sketch and used the Cricut Cartridge 3 Birds on Parade.  

Sorry I don't have any pictures to add to it but I am sure I will in the future as we love making smores even in the backyard with our little metal firepit.  

I made large smore sticks and added the title to the end of one stick 

and cotton with brown chalk on it.  

The title is also chalked on the bottom for that toasted look.  

I used Glossy Accents on the flames, birds eye, beak and legs.  

I embossed the bird and trees.  

Here is the sketch to use for the challenge.  

Check out what the other designers have created to inspire you and then join in for the weekly Sunday challenges at Lasting Memories.  You have all month to complete the challenges.  

Let's Get Sketchy week 3 challenge and Design team call

Here is another layout I completed, using an amazing sketch by 

 Bev Code, for the week three challenge at 

Let's Get Sketchy .  I completed all 4 sketches this month for Let's Get Sketchy .  

I knew right away I wanted to use a picture of my four grandkids from just a few weeks ago.  

On the left side is Brittany 3 and Katie 5.  

On the right side is Micah 2 and his sister Kenzie 4.  

The paper is Kaisercraft Hello Today Collection on a piece of tan Bazzil.  

I added burlap ribbon, black ink, Recollections black flower and black pearl flourish.  

 

Here is the sketch from Bev Code for week 3.  

I also wanted to let you know that 

 Let's Get Sketchy

is having a Design Team Call

Check it out below and follow the link above to find out 

 what you need to do to be a part of this awesome sketch blog.  

Being on a Design team is a great way to inspire people and be inspired by other talented scrapers.  

 Using sketches can really help motivate you and encourage you to try new things.  

Hello everyone!

Lets Get Sketchy is looking to add 2-4 more members to our already fabulous Design Team.  The DT term will run from April 15 through July 15 and  could very well be extended after that time. You will be responsible for at least 2 layouts a month as well as commenting on entries each week.  I am only looking for dedicated members.  If you are interested and would like to be considered for a position then here is what you need to do:

Why apply for our team? 

• To be inspired and to inspire others 
• To be on the ground floor of an up and coming blog 
• You will be a part of an amazing group of women and develop lifelong friendships with women from all over the world. 
• Your work will be featured on Facebook and Pinterest. 

What is expected of our Design Team? 

• You MUST be a follower of our blog
• Complete 2 projects a month (you will be given challenges at least a month in advance). 
• Comment on participants entries (THIS IS A MUST!).  Any team member not adhering to this rule will be promptly removed from the team so please make sure you can do this before applying. 
• Commit to a 3 month term (Beginning  April 15th thru July 15th.) 
• Keep an active blog that is updated frequently 
• Post our challenge and your project on your blog on reveal day and link back to the LGS blog.

How to apply:

• Leave a comment below indicating you would like to apply 
• Add our link and DT call to your blog
• Provide links to your blog and any online galleries. 
• Create a layout from either of the the sketches below
• Place our DT call on your blog to help get the word out.
• You MUST have a Facebook account as we will have a private DT group on Facebook

Design Team Call Sketch

Anyone interested in applying please send your application to letsgetsketchy@gmail.com. Make sure you put DT call in the subject line.

We are accepting applications through April 8th.  New design team members will be notified by April 9th.    This is an open call, what that means is, I have the right to close this call at any time if I feel all the positions have been filled.    The first reveal will be April 15th. . I know this is a short turn around however; the first challenge will be easy. I promise you!

No previous DT experience needed.

I can't wait to see what you come up with!  International members ARE welcome to apply!

Thanks for looking at my project today and good luck to all who decide to try for the Design Team.  

Happy Craftin!

Lasting Memories Friendship Anything Goes

Today it's time for our last challenge for March using the "Friendship" Theme and this week Anything Goes at Lasting Memories.   You can do anything as long as it has to do with friendship.  For my layout I used pictures of my granddaughter Kenzie and entitled the layout Kiss me Goodbye.  

The pictures share the story of Kenzie a few weeks ago when she was all upset that her mom was selling her carrier.  My daughter was able to capture these pictures of her crying, kissing her carrier goodbye, having her last ride and finally being ok with it.  The final picture to the right is her with mommy when she was a baby.  At the end of the journaling I wrote Goodbye Ol Friend.  

The title is from Silhouette America and the paper is from DCWV.  

For the layout I used this great sketch from 

Stick it Down . 

I am entering it in the double layout challenge and here is the sketch.  I love sketches with multiple pictures as I have so many pictures to scrap!

Remember you have until the end of the month to link up your layouts for the entire month at Lasting Memories.  I hope you will join us and have some scrapping fun.