Behind the Scenes - SOUS Sketch Challenge

Even though I'm layout-impaired, I keep trying! Eventually, I'll manage to have a layout come together and just look fantastic! I love the double-page sketch by Becky Fleck at StuckOnUSketches this week and decided to give it a try! Take a look:

Here is the sketch:


Here is my take on the sketch:

Behind the Scenes (at Seaworld)

I thought the Basic Grey Basics would be perfect for the background! It did look like it needed a pop of color so I added some Bo Bunny Double Dot paper in Brilliant Blue. It matches so nicely with the blue in the pool!


Page 1 - We were lucky enough to get a "Behind the Scenes" tour at Seaworld in San Diego! We met this majestic Beluga Whale in the Wild Arctic exhibit.


Page 2 - The girls got to "pet" the whale, feed it and we all got whale kisses! It was absolutely amazing at how smart these beautiful creatures are!


Here is a close-up of the Basic Grey - Basics Writer's Block. They were perfect for adding my sub-title and look great as decorative accents!


Here is a close-up of the Basic Grey - Basics Ribbon Doilies! They were perfect to finish off that edge!

Well, that's it. Again, not exactly how I saw it in my head, but I'm still happy with it! Thanks for looking!

Happy Crafting!

Embossing challenge at SOUS

This week's challenge at StuckOnUSketches is all about embossing! Wet or dry embossing, anything you want! I must admit I couldn't wait to get into this one! Although I did wait until nearly the last minute to post my work, I finished my cards early in the week! I just had other things to share with you!

Of course they're cards (was there any question?) and I used the fabulous Bo Bunny Petal Pushers scraps I had left-over from the Greeting Card Kit. I used Sizzix embossing folders for each card and focused on a different technique for embossing on each card! Take a look:

Love You by GenCraft (Floren)

Here is my first card. I embossed my Bo Bunny Double Dot papers first then used a 1 1/2" and 2" scallop punch to punch out my "flowers." I then ran some chalk over the surface of the embossed paper. Here's a closer look:




I think it's cool how the chalk is only picked up on the raised surface and gives the flowers a more textured look! Now on to my second card:

Happy Birthday by GenCraft (Floren)

For this card, I used the entire A2 background and applied some Stickles to the embossed swirls.
Here is a closer look:


This technique does take some time and patience, but I love the result! How can you not love Stickles? Now for my last card:

Best of Luck by GenCraft (Floren)

This one took the longest, but it is definitely my favorite! I used the Coredinations Black Magic cardstock for embossing. I love how the core color peeks out from the black when you rub it with a paper scuffer or file. The colors work perfectly with the Petal Pushers collection, too! The embossing folder is a patchwork design, so I cut it all apart and used just the designs I wanted on my card! Here's a closer look:




I also added some bling in there because it looked like it needed some! LOL!

Well, that's my take on the embossing challenge! I had a lot of fun making these cards! Be sure to check out StuckOnUSketches for different challenges each week!

Today is the last day to get your comments in for our Father's Day contest! The winner of the Graphic 45 - A Proper Gentleman papers will be announced tomorrow! Good luck!

Happy Crafting!

Check out the SOUS Challenge this week!

I'm loving the challenge this week over at StuckOnUSketches! How fun and creative to put something unusual into your layout!

Designer Sandi Clarkson used some Graphic 45 papers and a gorgeous hand-crocheted dish cloth her grandmother made in her take on the SOUS challenge:

"Beauty in the Daily Dose of Dishes"

I love how Sandi turned a masculine collection (Graphic 45 - A Proper Gentleman) into a very feminine-looking project by adding a cursive font for her title, and those gorgeous Prima Flowers! And, what a great way to record family memories! Well done, Sandi - it's absolutely beautiful!

When you get a chance, hop on over to SOUS and play along! I think I may just join in on the fun this week!

Happy weekend!

Sketch Challenge at SOUS

Have you seen this weeks sketch challenge over at StuckOnUSketches? I just love what the ladies did with all the same sheets of paper and not just because it was donated by yours truly! :o)

Generations Crafting donated a few sheets of paper from the Basic Grey Sugar Rush collection to each designer. They used a wonderful sketch by Becky Fleck to come up with four completely different interpretations! I absolutely love seeing how differently sketches and paper can be used and I can't wait to have a challenge of my own!

Here are the papers donated to the SOUS designers:

Basic Grey Sugar Rush: Airhead, Big Cherry, Lollipop, Runts


Here is the wonderful Becky Fleck Sketch:


Here are the designers interpretations of the sketch using the same Basic Grey papers:


A Mother's Treasure
Created by Designer Nanne Harry
Nanne's Creations



Hope
Created by Designer Sandi Clarkson
Soft Side of Sandi



My Wish My Boyssss
Created by Designer Sandy Windsor
Details by Sandy



Road Trip
Created by Designer Leah Schaeffer
Beeing Creative and Feeling Cherry

So be sure to hop on over to SOUS and check it out! Play along this week and you may even win yourself a little blog candy!

Happy Crafting!