Saturday, June 22, 2013

Guest Designer Call!

Are you a fan of Sketch-N-Scrap? Would you like to be a guest designer?

We are looking for a Guest Designer for both Layout & Card Sketches. Your requirements will be to send a photo and short biography of yourself and complete two layouts or cards using provided sketches within a time frame. 

Sound like fun? 

To apply for the job of being a Guest Designer with Sketch-N-Scrap, please send the following to snsguestdesigners@yahoo.com :
1. 3 Examples of your work either cards or layout
2. Your name & email address
3. Your Blog address

Deadline for this Guest Designer call is July 10

Thanks in advance for your entries! ~Heather

Thursday, June 20, 2013

Card sketch # 4

How are you liking our card sketches so far?  I know I have gotten a lot of inspiration from the sketches as well as from our fabulous card designers!  Here is our second June card sketch:

Here are some amazing examples from our design team:









Aren't you inspired to go create a card now?  I hope so, I have already made TWO different cards with this sketch!  If you are new to card making or just need a jump start to get the mojo flowing DT member Inna has created an AWESOME video showcasing her design process when making a card based on a sketch.  Please check it out HERE and leave her some love!  Now you have 10 days to create a card based on this sketch or any of our previous June sketches, so get creating!  We know you want to win our awesome flair buttons from our wonderful sponsor: A FLAIR FOR BUTTONS!
Here are the details to play along:
1. Make sure and link back to Sketch N Scrap in your blog post when sharing our sketch OR a layout or card based on our sketch.
2. Link your layout or card up by clicking on the Froggy link in the sidebar

NOTE: Don't forget to link to the direct post of this weeks challenge on your blog.  

Have fun! We can't wait to see what you create! :) 

Remember each submission will give you ONE entry into our monthly random draw for a chance to win the June prize! 
 So get  those layouts and cards started! International players are welcome, but  they will be asked to pay shipping on their prize should they win.
Link up your layout or card by June 30th at midnight CST!
We would love for you to GRAB OUR BUTTON!
Thanks so much for stopping by!

Saturday, June 15, 2013

Sketch N Scrap #35

We are mid way through the month of June and it's time to inspire you to scrap a layout with a new sketch brought to you by Brenshevia. This is a sad post for us here at Sketch N Scrap because it is the last of our current layout Design Team's reveal. We will surely miss these super talented ladies and wish them well in their creative endeavors.



And now time for the talented Design Team Reveals:





Kelly


 June Guest Designer Surama


Wow! So many fantastic ideas for the great sketch by Brenshevia! Now it is your turn to play along with us and upload your layout by the end of the month to have another chance at the PRIZE  from
 A FLAIR FOR BUTTONS. 




Here are the details to play along:

1. Make sure and link back to Sketch N Scrap in your blog post when sharing our sketch OR a layout or card based on our sketch.
2. Link your layout or card up by clicking on the Froggy link in the sidebar

NOTE: Don't forget to link to the direct post of this weeks challenge on your blog.  

Have fun! We can't wait to see what you create! :) 

Remember each submission will give you ONE entry into our monthly random draw for a chance to win the June prize! 
 So get  those layouts and cards started! International players are welcome, but  they will be asked to pay shipping on their prize should they win.
Link up your layout by June 30th at midnight CST!
We would love for you to GRAB OUR BUTTON!
Thanks so much for stopping by!


Friday, June 7, 2013

Card Guest Designer Winners!

It is time to announce the winner of our Card Guest Designer Challenge!  Thanks to all who applied, our design team loved them all and it was hard to narrow it down to just three!  Here are the winners:
July Guest Designer: Karen Seifert
August Guest Designer: Renate Fosshaug
September Guest Designer: Susan Renshaw
Congrats ladies!!!
If you did not get selected this go round, please note we will have another challenge for guest designers soon, so please try again as the voting was close in some cases!  If you are a winner, please contact us within 7 days to let us know that you are committed to being our Card Guest Designer for the month you were picked and in the case of the July Guest Designer we will get your sketches right out to you.  Our email is: sketchnscrap@gmail.com.   Anyone not contacting us within 7 days will forfeit their position and the runner up will be notified and given the option of becoming the card Guest Designer for that month.  

Welcome!

Today we would like to introduce you to our newest design team members so you can get to know them a little better.  I am please to introduce you to:
Hello, I'm Jennifer Haggerty! I'm so excited to be a part of the Sketch N Scrap design team! I am a stay at home mom to two beautiful children.  My husband owns his own company and we've been married for 10 years.  I started scrapbooking in 1999 and pretty much haven't stopped. I work as a designer and teacher at my local scrapbook store and love working with the latest trends. For more of Jennifer's work visit her blog  LIVE THE MOMENT


Hello!  My name is Brenda, & I'm thrilled to be a part of the Sketch N Scrap Design Team!  Our son is 24, &  I started scrapping when he was just a year old.  Things have really changed over time in the scrapbooking world, but one thing remains the same.  People love to tell their story, and to me that's what scrapbooking is all about.  I work full-time as paper crafting teacher, & I love every single minute of what I do!  We are empty nesters, so when I'm not paper crafting, my wonderfully supportive husband & I are usually spending time together.  We spend a lot of time outdoors, enjoying nature as much as we can. I am excited to start creating layouts for you, &I am even more excited to be inspired by everyone that plays along with the challenges!  To see more of Brenda's work please visit her blog:  ROSE BLOSSOM LEGACIES.

 Hi, I'm Debbie Piercey & I am so excited to be joining the team at Sketch-N-Scrap! I live in Peoria, Arizona with my hubby of 35 years, our son & his four children. Needless to say we are a very busy household. I am a bit of a scrapaholic & have been since around 1999. I love playing with paper & glue, & I love taking photos. Scrapbooking for me is a form of therapy & it keeps me sane. My style is all over the place and it depends on my mood & what I am scrapping. I love layers & being a bit messy, but I also like clean & simple layouts. My style is constantly evolving. I can't wait to get started and look forward to sharing this scrappy adventure with you all!  To see more of Debbie's work visit her blog: TELLING OUR STORY


My name is Stephanie Eaken & I am a 40 year-old stay-at-home mom. I have two kids who keep me busy, entertained & scrapping! My daughter is 10 & my son is 6. We live in Richmond, VA with my husband of 14 years & our two dogs.  I love all things related to scrapbooking! I started scrapping about 9 years ago when my oldest was a baby & have not stopped!! I intended to make a scrapbook of her first year only-well, once I started, I was hooked! I look forward to my scrappy time in my space in our basement.  I would describe my style as eclectic. I love trying new and different things and tecniques. I also tend to like the hot, new trends. I am always evolving. I scrapbook 12x12 pages, mini albums, and occassionally make cards & OTPs.   I love working with kits, sketches and online challenges!! Paper and glue have been longtime friends of mine!  I am so excited to be joining the Sketch N Scrap team & hope to inspire some of you along the way!!  To learn more about Stephanie visit her blog:   Bits & Pieces & Scraps

I live in Southern Texas along the beautiful gulf coast with my hubby of 23 years and our grandson.  I have been scrapping for just 6 years, and my style ranges from very simple to eclectic shabby chic. I love the feel of paper between my fingers and manipulating it to make it fit my needs. I have always been artistic, dabbling in sketching, painting, crocheting, and sewing. However, once I became addicted to scrap booking, that‘s the craft of choice.  To see more of Theresa's work please visit her blog: Scrappy Art Crafters

These ladies will join us on July 1st for our reveal!  Welcome aboard ladies!

Thursday, June 6, 2013

Winners and welcome to our new DT!

Our design team is still marveling at all the inspiring projects our reader's shared with us during our Birthday Bash!  While a few challenges remain open (see sidebar) most are now closed and awaiting a winner.  Today we are drawing a winner for our 30 spools of American Crafts ribbon...those who participated in Kelly's Treasure Hunt and Lisa's Get organized challenges here on the Sketch N Scrap blog were all entered into a random drawing for the ribbon!  Isn't it lovely?

Thanks to all who participated in these challenges!   Now for the winner.....................................................................CONGRATS to 
Libby please email me your address at sketchnscrap@gmail.com to claim your prize. Make sure & check our Design team members blogs to see if you are a winner on another challenge! Now for some more exciting news: We have picked a new design team whose terms will start July 1st. While we are sad to see our current team go, we are excited to meet new faces & be inspired by them. We want to wish our departing design team members well & good luck in their future endeavors!  Thanks gals! Thank you as well to all who applied, we were overwhelmed by the number of applicants & the lovely work submitted, it was definitely a hard choice! If you did not make it this round please consider trying again on our next call.
Please join me in welcoming our new DT:

CONGRATS & WELCOME LADIES!!!  
Tune in tomorrow as we get to know these ladies a bit better, I know they will inspire you!

Wednesday, June 5, 2013

Card Sketch #3

Happy Hump Day! Wowee!!! So many WINNERS being announced the last few days from all of our exciting FUN during the month of May which happened to be our very first Birthday and did we have a BLAST! Many of the Birthday Bash challenges will continue on into June through the various Design Team member's blogs, so be sure to check them out on the sidebar to the right if you would like to participate! 

Today we are bringing you our first card sketch for June by Co-Owner Kelly:
And now let's show off all our beautiful cards by the fabulous Design Team:

 

 Ria



 

Inna




What absolute gorgeous cards and so many different styles giving us great inspiration! Now it is your turn to upload your card for a chance at this month's PRIZE! We can't wait to see your entries! :)

 Here are the details to play along:

1. Make sure and link back to Sketch N Scrap in your blog post when sharing our sketch OR a layout or card based on our sketch.
2. Link your layout or card up by clicking on the Froggy link in the sidebar

NOTE: Don't forget to link to the direct post of this weeks challenge on your blog.  
Have fun! We can't wait to see what you create! :) 
Remember each submission will give you ONE entry into our monthly random draw for a chance to win the June prize! 
 So get  those layouts and cards started! International players are welcome, but  they will be asked to pay shipping on their prize should they win.
Link up your layout by June 30th at midnight CST!
We would love for you to GRAB OUR BUTTON!
Thanks so much for stopping by!

Monday, June 3, 2013

May's Winner and Featured Designers

May was such a fantastic month for us here at Sketch~n~Scrap and before announcing the winner of our prize, we just want to send out a special thank you to every one who participated with us this month. Even throughout the birthday bash you found time to try out our card and layout sketches and inspire us with your wonderful creations and awesome interpretations of the sketches. There is so much more to come that we hope that you stick with us through the lazy hazy days of summer!  Now on to the announcement you have been waiting for -
This month's winner by random integer is: #35.......................................Congrats to Vicki Wilson Here is her fabulous entry:

Vicki make sure and contact us at sketchnscrap@gmail.com for details on how to claim your prize!  Congrats and thanks for playing along with us!

And new for the month of may we have a Featured layout Designer annnnnnnd a Featured Card Designer!
First, the May'sFeatured Scrapper!  This month our DT picked Kristy Lee!  Here is her lovely entry:


We love Kristy Lee's use of the sketch, especially her bold title work, eye catching embellishments and innovative use of the banner and twine. And what other way to celebrate the month of May than with a layout dedicated to her mother. Congrats Kristy Lee and thanks a bunch for joining us!

Next we have our Featured card designer and our design team picked Rainny!

Rainny really added shape to the sketch using the jar and adding twine as a special touch. We really enjoyed all of the playful elements that she added to the card, paying special attention to the details. Congrats to you Rainny!

 Keep playing along each month for your chance to be picked as our featured scrapper!   Don't forget to visit  their blogs  to see more of our featured designers Kristy Lee and Rainny  awesome work!   Thanks again to all who participated! .................................but wait there is more!

One more winner to announce!  As many of you know one of our birthday bash challenges was to submit a layout based on our first EVER sketch here at Sketch N Scrap to win a chance to be our July's Guest Designer!  The winner was picked via online voting of our readers and followers.  We are pleased to announce the winner is Ritzy!!!!!.  Congrats Ritzy, please email us at sketchnscrap@gmail.com so we can get our July sketches to you right away!  Thanks to all who participated, your layouts were all super adorable!  Please don't be discouraged if you didn't win, we will be having other guest designer contests in the future, so stay tune for another chance to play along!  In the meantime please enjoy our current layout sketch and look for another card sketch on June 5th!  Have a happy scrappy day!

Sunday, June 2, 2013

June Guest Designer

Please join me in welcoming our June Guest Designer Surama
My name is Surama and I live in Belo Horizonte, Brazil, with my mum, my sister and two cats. 
I'm single, no children.  I work in publicity at my own company: an agency of events and promotional marketing.  I've been scrapping since 2006 and never stopped. In the little spare time I have, I'm with my papers, scissors and glue. For me, scrapbooking is fun, it is my pleasure and my joy.  Good memories and special moments of my life with my family and friends are the theme of my layouts.  In addition to scrapbooking, I love listening to music, watching movies and going out with friends.  To see more of Surama's lovely work you can visit her blog:
Um Blog De Scrapbook.
And here is her layout created with the June 1st sketch:
 What a fun layout! The mustache paper is awesome! I really like the use of the bakers twine at the bottom, wrapped around the paper. She also used the same twine to accent the tag embellishment.

Saturday, June 1, 2013

Sketch N Scrap #34

We hope you enjoyed our birthday bash.  May just seemed to fly by!  If you are still wanting to play along with some of our challenges some of them are still going on...see the sidebar for more information.  Today's sketch is brought to you by Lisa.  It is a multi photo sketch that I am sure you will love:

Pin It! Here is what our talented DT did with the sketch:

Heather:

Crystal:

Mandi:

Kerry:


Kelly:



Lisa:

Lynette:

What great inspiration! I hope it will help kick start your creativity! If you play along this month at Sketch N Scrap you will be entered into our random drawing for a wonderful prize by our sponsor
  A FLAIR FOR BUTTONS. 


 Stop by and see all the new flairs they have in the shop for the summer, I know you will find some you just can't live without!  Shelley's shipping is fast and her customer service is top notch, I know from experience, you will love these flairs!!!!  You will get ONE entry for each layout or card you create using our four monthly sketches.
Here are the details to play along:

1. Make sure and link back to Sketch N Scrap in your blog post when sharing our sketch OR a layout or card based on our sketch.
2. Link your layout or card up by clicking on the Froggy link in the sidebar

NOTE: Don't forget to link to the direct post of this weeks challenge on your blog.  

Have fun! We can't wait to see what you create! :) 

Remember each submission will give you ONE entry into our monthly random draw for a chance to win the June prize! 
 So get  those layouts and cards started! International players are welcome, but  they will be asked to pay shipping on their prize should they win.
Link up your layout by June 30th at midnight CST!
We would love for you to GRAB OUR BUTTON!
Thanks so much for stopping by!