So Sketchy Card & layouts

For the month of April,
So Sketchy was graciously sponsored by
Creative Chaos
The above link will take you to her etsy,
where she has some of the best journaling jotters,
tickets, calendar spots & other cool stuff.
For this card,
I used a journaling jotter that has a cool graphic look.
I also used a printable birthday sentiment from The Cutting Cafe.

We ended up cutting our San Destin trip short.
The weather got a tad too chilly for sun bathing:)
So, I've been scrapping my little heart out.
I mean SCRAPPING ALL DAY LONG!!
I've been focusing on layouts,
since I don't do as many as I should.
Here's a couple I did using some So Sketchy sketches.
This first uses the April 4th layout sketch.
I love scrapping pictures immediately following an event.
These are some pics from San Destin.
The pool water was absolutely freezing,
but you know kids:)

This second layout uses a sketch that was posted
at Scrapbook and Cards Today.
These pics are 3-years old
but it's a favorite pasttime for my parents & girls.
I didn't originally have the border across the top,
but I attempted to Scor-It using my Mini Scor-It,
which is for smaller projects
& I messed it up, so I added the border.
I got these AC papers in San Destin.
Though they are older,
I LOVE them & have used them on several layouts
& cards already. I need to put them away:)

And that's all I have for now.
The girls will be home later today
& I'm so ready to get me some hugs & kisses!!
Thanks for stopping by,
your visit & comments always mean so much to me.

Card Patterns #9 & Use It & So Sketchy

While in San Destin,
I did visit Michael's
& a Scrapbook Warehouse.
I like to visit the Warehouse
for "necessity" items that I might buy in bulk,
since I'm getting such a good deal.
So, I picked up a ton of AC alphabet stickers
found me some newer Prima flowers*score*
& some Bazzill for cheap.
At Michael's,
I picked up these DCWV baby rub-ons.
Not sure why?
But I think it's because I like the colors?
It perfectly matched the ribbon & paper
I got in my monthly Label Tulip kit.

For this layout,
I used a So Sketchy layout sketch,
& combined it with a Use It Challenge #5 by Lori Roop.
The Use It challenge was to use the following:
a) an old scrapbook die - Scenic Route arrow- Loveland collection(old:)
b) old piece of patterned paper - Creative Imaginations (at least 2-years old?)
c) bring back an old technique- for me that's sewing w/my machine instead of by hand
d) something bought on clearance - the SR chipboard letters(got them on clearance)

Did some errands this morning,
then came home to get some sun.
Had a box of scappy goodness land on my porch today,
so I'm off to see what I can create:)
I hope your day is as beautiful & blessed as mine!!

CPS 110

It's been a couple of weeks
since I've been able to do a CPS sketch.
I'm still on Spring Break,
girls are at Six Flags
& I had to come back into town
to get a few things done.
I ended up being here longer than anticipated,
so I tackled a few cards while I was waiting.
Here's my take on CPS 110.
Using some SEI & an embossing template.

The weather is crazy around here.
It's kinda hard to be poolside or visit the beach
in 50 degree weather:)
But, we're making the most of our down time
I'm already anxious for my 2 chickies to be home!!

2 Sketches 4 U - Scor-It Tutorial

This week at 2 Sketches 4 U,
the design team was sponsored by Score-It.
Each of us was generously given a Mini Scor-It
& I can't say enough about this wonderful tool!!
Not only is it easy to use,
but since I'm left-handed,
they have made it easy for us "lefties" to use!!
Here is the project I made using the Score-It.
I made a gift-card holder
& then placed it inside this little basket.
It was an easy project,
& I didn't even use a template!!!

The first thing to remember when making a score that will fold is it's VERY important that you lay your project face down on the mat. In other words, the side you score should be the INSIDE of the project. Then simply start your tool in the notch above where your paper lays and start your score.
You will see I placed the gift card on my paper,
as a guide as to where to place my score lines.

Once I scored the top & bottom of the gift card,
I simply folded my paper over & it folds so easily too.

Next, I wanted to made some inside edges that would keep the gift card "inside" the holder.
So, I scored (using the gift card as my guide), along the left & right edges.

Then I simply folded the left & right edges in towards the gift-card
& then cut the excess from the top & bottom folds.

Here is what it looks like folded together with the gift-card inside.
You'll notice I also used a border punch.

I also used the Score-It to make lines that were decorative
& not necessarily to be folded, like you will see in the next 2 pictures.

And the finished product.
I used some velcro to keep the entire thing closed.

And now for the basket:
I started by cutting a circle & NOT removing the circle cutter from the paper.
By doing this, I could keep the "center" of the circle.

I traced a rectangular piece in the middle.

And then scored over the pencil lines.

Using a ruler, I drew lines, extending from the corners of the rectangle,
to the outer edge of my circle.

And then I scored these lines.

Once I had all my lines scored,
you can see I simply folded them "inward" & glued them together.

And my finished basket,
which I stuffed w/shredded patterned paper
& used eyelets to hold the ribbon.

Still enjoying some time in SanDestin.
The girls are w/my in-laws,
headed to Six Flags over GA.
I will miss them tremendously.
This is the first time they've taken a trip w/out me!!
I see lots of house-cleaning!!

So Sketchy Circle Card sketch

This is my first post for April
with some brand, spankin' new sketches
from Allison over at So Sketchy.
This is a fun circle sketch
that I turned allowing the 3 circles
to be replaced w/the houses & trees.

We're in SanDestin right now
enjoying our Spring Break!!
I hope everyone else is enjoying their week!!