Sizzling Sketch and Challenge Crop: one more day!!

The gallery is filling up with oodles of layouts from the Sizzling Summer Sketch Crop.  Just one more day to link up your layouts (Wednesday, July 28th, 4:00pm EDT).

Check out this beautiful page by one of our members, Melissa.  I just adore that little pennant banner and the fun happy colors she used!

So stop by the gallery and check out the slew of creations.  And watch for our next crop coming in August!

One more!

Okay...this is the last sketch of the crop!  I do have one more I'm going to go back and post (Susan's) that didn't make it up but going to give that a bit before I do....

This sketch/inspiration/challenge is from Lee!!!

And of course her inspiration...

Now for the challenge!

You must incorporate rub-ons, flowers and the color yellow.

Still going strong!!!

Okay....next up is Jule's sketch/inspiration/challenge!

And here is her layout!

And how about a little challenge....

....you know I LOVE patterned paper....and I know that cardstock is a staple...and I used it too, but on this layout it is ALL pp!! So...that is my challenge....you can use NOOOOO cardstock on your layout!!! ONLY pp and elements!


That is going to be FUN!

How about another one!

The boards are up again (but some folks are still having a hard time getting in...if you will respond here we will try to send you a reactivation email and see if that helps!  It has helped a few folks!)

BUT just in case we will keep posting the sketches here!

Here is Holly's!

You could easily make this a 2 photo!
Here is Holly's example...

And now the challenge!

Holly used MINIMAL colors on this layout to make the focus on the picture!!! I love that....so your challenge is to use a SOLID background (no pp) and use ONLY 3 other colors but they must be used SPARINGLY!!! Have fun!

We have two more sketches for you today!!!!

Time for another Saturday Sketch!

This time it is April....check this out....

And here is her beautiful inspiration!

And I'm sure you all wanna know her challenge!

Red and green are traditionally Christmas colors. But if you add a pop of yellow and white, they look great on a summer LO, like mine! What colors do you think would look great with red and green?

My challenge to you is to use the color combination of red and green on a non-Christmas L.O.!  Have fun!

Let's get to creating!

Teresa's Sketch/Inspiration/Challenge

Here is what Teresa shared.....

Her inspiration....

Oooohhhh....and her challenge

1st:I want to see you use a question for your title. This can be a long title like mine or a one word title...as long as there is a question mark!
2nd: I want to see the color purple on your page purple seems to be an often forgotten color when it comes to scrapping (I had to dig through my garage sell pile to find purple or this page ) So I want to see at least some pops of purple.

Okay...have fun ladies!  There is one more sketch/layout from yesterday and I'm working on getting it for ya!

Stacy's Sketch/Inspiration/Challenge

Even our guest designer busted out a sketch for us! Check this out...

And here is the inspiration....

And of course...a challenge!

Uuse 5 different fonts in your title!!!

Ohhh...isn't that fun!

Haydee's Sketch/Inspiration/Challenge

Hi guys!  Going to post the sketches/Inspiration/Challenges from yesterday in case someone missed out!

Here is Haydee's awesomeness...

And here is her inspiration....

Of course...not least the challenge!

I want to see you use 5 different kinds of flowers. They can be handmade or purchased - but must be 5 different styles.

First Sketch for Saturday

Hi guys!  You might have noticed that the boards are down but that does not mean WE are down!  HA!  The fun WILL continue!!!  You can either come here or to our Facebook Page and continue to be inspired by our wonderful DT and staff!  Remember you have until July 28 to have your layouts uploaded to our gallery and linked to the post (we are certain the site will be back up by then!)

Without further delay the first sketch for today comes to us from Carla!

and here is some eyecandy she created with the sketch

Now for her challenge!
As you know, I LOVE white space.If you want to use my sketch "as-is", include white space and one photo only.

As an additional challenge, you can use this "recipe" for another layout:

A - variety of sizes of ALPHAS for your title
B - BUTTONS!
C - at least 4 different COLORS in your patterned paper

See you in a bit with another sketch and more inspiration!

Sizzling Summer Sketch Crop Playlist

 Turn up the tunes and rock the crop away!

Sizzling Summer Sketch Challenge #4 (Michelle)

Scrapbook Heaven's Sizzling Summer Sketch Crop is underway (and we won't let a little server move stop the party!)

The Challenge:
Crank up the tunes and get your mojo on for this challenge: use music lyrics as the journaling on your layout.

The Sketch:

The Inspiration:

So go turn up your music and get scrapping!  Remember: you can use just the sketch to make your layout, or you can use the sketch with the challenge, or you can use the sketch again and just flip it, turn it, or twist it however you like.  Have fun!  And you can post links to your creations in the comments here or in the gallery at Scrapbook Heaven (when it's back online).

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July Challenges

The gallery is filling up with some beautiful creations based on this month's challenges.

April's Challenge:

Use a bird on your project

Carla's Challenge:

Use layers

Haydee's Challenge:

Stamp or doodle on your project

Holly's Challenge:

Create a background with paint

Jules' Challenge:

Use blocking on your project

Lee's Challenge:

Recipe: 2 chipboards, 2 rub-on's, 2 buttons, 2 photos, 2 word title

Michelle's Challenge:

Use fabric on your project

Teresa's Challenge:

Use up your stash

July's Guest Designer Stacy's Challenge:

Use strips of paper on your project

Hope we've inspired you with these challenges, and be sure to post a link to your creations in the comments here or in the forum gallery under monthly challenges.

Friday Sketch time!

Woohoooo!  Do I have some things to share with you!

Today I have a sketch AND some bonus sketches (with a few more to come tomorrow!)

First...how about a layout sketch....

If you note on the sketch that the layout for this is brought to you by our very own Michelle Neddo!  Check this layout out! 

What a beautiful layout!!!  And there is a sneak on that layout...a sneak from our live show tonight!!!  We are sharing some ATC's and Michelle used two that she made on this layout!!!  Soooo...in honor of this I have a few ATC sketches for you!  (with a few more to come later!) 

ATC sketches are a little different, BUT I can challenge you to look BEYOND the box and even think of cards or layouts....yea....you can do it....or how about taking the layout sketch and using it for an ATC??

I know you will NOT want to miss the goodness we have for you tonight LIVE to see what Michelle and Lee have in store for us then! 

See you there! 

OUR JULY GUEST DESIGNER STACYR!

Stacy did a fantastic job showcasing our July kit and we would like to share her creations with you and thank Stacy for sharing herself and her work with us. THANK YOU STACY - we're looking forward to seeing much more.

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