So Sketchy January 6th layout

Okay, so I've finally gotten some layouts completed.
They are simple enough,
but I like them & they're done.
For this one, I used the So Sketchy January 6th layout.

After completing the layout,
I realized the sketch was an 8.5x11 format
but I used a 12x12 format.
I easily could have done this in 8.5x11,
as you can see all the white space I have.
One thing I LOVE about this layout:
I'm using some WWWAAAAAYYYYY old product!!
Older Making Memories paper
coupled with some Deja Views chipboard letters
I HAD to have.
Little did I realize not all the letters came in the same color.
So, everytime I've tried to use them,
I couldn't complete a word in the same color.
I realize the ribbon looks crooked
but when it's laying flat, it's not.
I simply didn't use adhesive all the way across.

And that's all I have for now.
I actually got 4 layouts done.
But only photographed 2.
Hope this morning finds you feeling blessed!!

So Sketchy Feb 5 card sketch & layout

Yesterday launched the first layouts by
the new So Sketchy Sistas.
I hope you will take a moment to
visit the site & play with the sketches.
We'd love to see your interpretations!

Here is my first card using the
So Sketchy Feb 5th - card sketch.

I really loved this sketch.
I think it was the vertical strips,
& this paper by Studio Calico was perfect.
I used my Expression for the word "retirement,"
Creative Imaginations felt flowers & K&Co fabric brad.
To show the versatility of these sketches,
I also did a simple 12x12 layout.
Sorry for the bad picture,
but I can't get my lighting right*sigh*

So, if you get a chance to play,
I'd love to see your card or layout using this sketch
& then link me to your blog,
so I can check out your wonderful creations!!

Thanks for stopping by!!

2 Sketches 4 U - Kazan 19

Good Tuesday morning!!
The weather has gotten colder
& I'm hoping to stay indoors & scrap today:)
Hubby is off from work,
so I've given him "pick-up-kids" duty*hehehe*
Once they're home though,
my scraps will have to wait.

I had a chance last night to work with the latest
2 Sketches 4 U - Kazan #19 sketch.
Sorry for the bad pics,
but even using my Ott light or natural sunlight & no flash,
I'm not getting good color.
I used Bazzill Kraft cardstock w/Jenni Bowlin papers
& my Expression to cut USA, the stars & freedom.

Like I mentioned before,
I'm hoping to scrap today.
I haven't scrapped any personal layouts in a while,
and I'm itching to work with a larger palette.
I did a 12x12 last night,
but it was a scraplift, to get my juices flowing:)
Hope your day is filled with beautiful things!!

Exciting news!!

*hehehehe*
I'm totally excited about this!!
I couldn't believe it when I realized I had been chosen,
and I am completely honored & humbled!!
I already had several of the new design team members bookmarked
because I LOVE their work,
so I'm thrilled to be working with them (& a little nervous too).
I'll be playing with Kazan's newest sketch today
and hoping to do more scrappy stuff!!

Super Bowl!!
Who watched?
Boy..............what a game.
I was rooting for the Steelers,
but quite honestly,
I hated to see either team lose.
They both played hard & deserved to win,
but unfortunately,
they can't both go home w/the rings!!

The Groundhog also saw his shadow today:)
6 more weeks of winter is in store
and I'm fine w/that.
Maybe it's because I live in sunny FL,
but probably because I have a ton of
new Winter clothes I'd like to wear more,
before I go buy new Spring clothes!!

That's all I have for today!
My Monday has started out beautifully
& I hope yours will be just as blessed!!

Exciting News!!

Check out all the details here!!
I'm so excited:)
I finally got to see who else made the team
& WOW!!!
There are some seriously talented girls.
If you've never visited the site,
I hope you will!!
There will be sketches of all sizes
for pictures of all sizes
and a ton of inspiration!!
Hope to see you there!!