Good morning! Today I am up on the Paper Bakery blog with our new sketch for Sketch Challenge #7. This sketch is a bit more specific than what I normally create, but I hope you enjoy it all the same. I specifically incorporated some of the cut file images from the Everyday Polaroids FREE cut file that we shared with you this month. You could of course, easily replace the "today" Polaroid with another photo or a journaling block and the "star geotag" with another type of embellishment. No matter how you interpret it, remember to just have fun and enjoy the creative process!


This is my layout based on the sketch. I used the free cut files as embellishments for my photo and then placed the journaling above and below the photo.


I added some hand doodling to further enhancement all the frames and I had to use that super cool sequin arrow by Heidi Swapp!!! Another fun detail is that I used the vintage sheet of gin rules that was included in the June Scrapbook Kit as a piece of patterned paper and the base for my photos and other embellishments.


The die cuts were initially cut from white cardstock, but I didn't want them white once I started to add them to my layout so I misted them yellow using Heidi Swapp Colorshine.  I then cut out some extra stars from the American Crafts Glitter Paper and layered them on the die cuts and around my title for added color and dimension.


Last but not least, I decorated one of the die cut stars with one of the Paper Bakery Flair from the exclusive American Crafts Flair set.


If you are interested in using the FREE cut files, make sure you download today! The link is located over on the right hand side of the blog.


We have changed up the rules a little bit, but here are all the details you need to know to play along with us using the sketch:

1.) We will have a new Sketch Challenges every two weeks. Play along for your chance to win a $10 coupon to the Paper Bakery store.

2.) Make a layout or project utilizing the sketch. Be creative and have fun! We would love to see what you create using a Paper Bakery kit however, using a kit is not required for you to play along.

3.) Take a picture and link it up on the sidebar of the Paper Bakery blog using the INLINKZ widget by the due date July 13.

4.) Winners will be randomly selected and we will post them on our Facebook page and on our blog.  Make sure to follow us on both to find out if you are the winner!!!

I hope you are inspired by this sketch and will play along with us!  I am looking forward to seeing what you create and share!!!

Thanks so much for stopping by today and sharing in my happy scrappy news!!!

For more Father's Day layout inspiration, please stop by the Bo Bunny blog to check out what the other designers created and shared!

Last weekend I went to my niece's wedding and of course, I had to make her a and her husband a card. It was a beautiful ceremony and reminded me and my husband of our special day nearly 8 years ago. The card I made for her used one of my favorite Little Yellow Bicycle collections - Just Because. It is perfect for those everyday photos and those special moments when the primary sentiment you wish to express is love! Of course those fabulous foiled chipboard hearts made my heart sing and had to take center stage on the front of my card. I then added some SRM Sticker sentiments to further wish the newly married couple lots of love and happiness.

Yes, today is Father's Day and how perfect that I ended up scrapping a photo of my Dad to share with you today!!!  I took this photo during one of my visits to see him. Every time we go to see my Dad during the summer, we have to make a trip to the local burger/ice cream joint called Belew's Dairy Bar. In my opinion they make THE best peanut butter malts in the world!!!  Once I had picked this photo to scrap, I decided to use the sketch from Sketch Challenge #6 and this is my take on it.  I pretty much just followed the sketch this time and I enjoyed how quickly it came together. Sometimes it is nice to keep it easy and I find a sketch can always help with that!!!
I also have a tutorial up on the Paper Bakery blog sharing some tips and techniques that I used to create my layout and dress it up a bit. Please stop by to check it out!

Here are the details you need to know to play along with us using the sketch:
1.) The Paper Bakery will have Sketch Challenges twice a month. You can play along once for a chance to win the monthly prize OR play along twice to double your chances of winning the monthly prize.
2.) All you have to do is make a layout or project utilizing the sketch. (Using Paper Bakery kits are not required to play along.)
3.) Then, take a photo of your layout and link it up on the sidebar of The Paper Bakery blog using the INLINKZ widget. Sketch Challenge #6 is due by June 29.
4.) Winners will be chosen at random and will be posted on our Facebook page and on our blog.  Make sure to follow us on both to find out if you are the winner of the monthly prize!!!

I hope you are inspired by the sketch to play along with us and I can’t wait to see what you create and share!!! Thanks for stopping by!!!

Thanks for stopping by today and I hope you will take some time to check out this latest issue!