Saturday, April 25, 2009

Sketch 54: Cards & Altered Creations!

Wow, do we have some fun and unique things to share with you today! And wonderful color combinations too! I think you will really enjoy today's post!

Card by Danielle W.
Papers: Webster Pages, Bazzill, Corrugated Cardboard
Stamps: Unity Stamp Co. February KOTM
Stamp Ink: Staz-on black
Embellishments: Melissa Francis photo corner, Jenni Bowlin die cut, Prima bling, Stampabilities lace, Melissa Francis sentiment
Altered Spiral by Ember
Mead sprial from Wal-Mart
Papers: October Afternoon, Bazzill
Tools: Stampin' Up punch
Alphas: American Crafts, Adorn-It
Embellishments: Creative Cafe and Stampin' Up trims, Papier Valise and Jenni Bowlin tags
5x5 Card by Gloria
Papers: Stampin' Up
Tools: Stampin' Up punch
Embellishments: Stampin' Up die cuts, Robin's Nest dew drops
Altered Tin by KellyJean
Papers: Crate Paper Katlin
Embellishments: Crate Paper Katlin die stickers and rub-ons, Basic Gray buttons, Prima flower
3 1/2 x 4 1/2 Card by Marcee
Papers: Bazzill
Tools: EK Success Scallop Circle Punch
Stamp: Unity Stamp Co.
Embellishments: KI Memories
4 1/4" Square Card by Tanis
Papers: Green card stock, Coredinations, patterned paper scraps
Tools: Stampin' Up! 1 3/8 inch square punch, colored pencils, sewing machine
Stamps: Unity Stamp Co. owls, Hero Arts All Occasions set (sentiment)
Stamp ink: Colorbox Fluid Chalk Chestnut Roan, Stampin' Up! Chocolate Chip
Embellishments: Prima flower, misc. button, misc. ribbon
I sure hope you were able to get some great ideas today!! I know the design team always inspires me! Have a wonderful week ahead!

Friday, April 24, 2009

Sketch 54: Layouts

Do you have lots of crafty plans this weekend? Do you need a new sketch to play with? Well, here is your latest sketch, Sketch 54! Once again the design team has come up with amazing and unique layouts! And looking at all of the fun patterned papers they used makes me want to make a "paper quilt." :) Here are their stunning creations:

12x12 Layout by Alisa
Papers: American Crafts
Stamps: Studio Calico
Alpha: Making Memories Slice Noteworthy
Embellishments: Around the Block chipboard shapes, office sheer tag, misc. buttons ribbon and floss, Scarlet Lime Feb. kit handmade tag
12x12 Layout by Chelsea
Papers: We R Memory Keepers Heart Attack, WorldWin Dark Creamy Cocoa (background), Paper Trey white
Alphas: American Crafts Thickers
Stamp: Unity Stamp Co. Distressed Dots
Ink: Versamark
Tools: Sewing machine with white thread, Making Memories edger, Creative Memories fine-tip pen
2-Page Layout by Danielle H.
Paper: We R Memory Keepers, Bazzill
Tools: Marvy Uchida punch, Martha Stewart punch, Zig pens
Alphas: Basic Grey chipboard number, American Crafts chipboard letters
12x12 Layout by Elizabeth
Papers: Bazzill, Cosmo Cricket Girl Friday Sunday, Studio Calico Stitchy Business, Making Memories Candy Floral Flower Power, Studio Calico Well Spoken, Sassafras Vintage Yummy Memory Lane
Tools: Creative Memories corner maker, Zig black writer
Alphas: American Craft Rockabye Thickers, American Crafts Patchwork Accents Thickers
Stamps: Studio Calico mini stamp
Embellishments: Studio Calico FabRips, Jenni Bowlin Brown Label strip stickers, Pop dots, Jenni Bowlin chipboard buttons
12x12 Layout by Susan
Papers: Bazzill, Pink Paislee
Alphas: Cricut cartridge (Home Accents)
Embellisments: misc. ribbon
Doesn't that just make you want to play in your patterned paper? :) Now be sure to come back tomorrow because there will be more stunning creations to view using Sketch 54!

Saturday, April 18, 2009

Sketch 53: Cards & a Tag!

Did you get to play with Sketch 53 yesterday? Well, if not, maybe you will get time today! We have several cards and a tag for your inspiration today using Sketch 53! Let's see what the design team created:

4 3/4 x 5 3/4 Card by Alisa
Papers: American Crafts, Crate Paper
Alphas: Making Memories woven alpha
Stamps: Technique Tuesday swirl, Unity Stamp Co. Happy stamp and bird stamp
Embellishments: K&Co. paper ribbon, misc. twine, misc. flowers and buttons, Tim Holtz walnut distress ink
4 1/4 x 5 1/2 Card by Chelsea
Paper: My Minds Eye
Stamps: Unity Stamp Co. March KOM flowers, Inkadinkado sentiment
Stamp Ink: Tim Holtz Distress Ink Peeled Paint and Scattered Straw
Tools: Sewing Machine w/white thread, Making Memories edger
Embellishments: American Crafts buttons, Making Memories Chloe's Closet stick pin, hemp
5x7 Card by Danielle H.
Paper: October Afternoon, Basic Grey
Stamp: Stampabilities
Embellishments: Basic Grey chipboard, Michael's ribbon, Cat's Eye ink
4 1/4 x 5 1/2 Card by Gloria
Papers: DCWV, Basic Grey
Tools: McGill punch, Cuttlebug die cuts
Stamp: Stampin' Up
Ink: Stampin' Up
Embellishments: Heidi Swapp flower, Creative Imaginations felt brad, Michael's ribbon, Gelly roll glitter pen
3 1/2 x 6 Card by Marcee
Papers: WRMK Nonsense
Stamp: Unity Stamp Co.
Embellishments: twine
4 inch Circle Tag by Tanis
Papers: Taken with Teal card stock, Stampin' Up!, Vintage and Petite Vintage papers, Fabulous collection, Chatterbox, Bazzill
Tools: Corner Rounder punch, Stampin' Up!, Stapler, Martha Stewart Circle Cutter
Embellishments: Stampin'Up! rub-ons, Scenic Route rub-ons, misc. ribbon

I hope you enjoyed these creations today! I know I did. We will see you next Friday with another fun sketch and gorgeous creations from the design team!

Friday, April 17, 2009

Sketch 53: Layouts

Welcome to another week and a new sketch! This week we have a 6x6 layout and several 8 1/2 x 11 layouts for you! So, if you scrap that size, you will have plenty of examples with today's sketch, Sketch 53! Also, Susan (our newest designer) decided to jump right in, so she has her first layout for you to see today! Thanks Susan for jumping right in on the fun here at TTS! Let's look at our sketch!On this sketch, notice the variety of photos the designers used as well as placement of titles and journaling! So fun to see the differences!

8 1/2 x 11 Layout by Danielle W.
Papers: Pink Paislee
Embellishments: Prima flowers, Scenic Route brackets & words, Creative Chaos journaling spot, Crate Paper butterfly, Shimmerz paint, misc. buttons
8 1/2 x 11 Layout by Elizabeth
Papers: Kraft paper, Cosmo Cricket Girl Friday Sunday, Making Memories Candy Floral Flower Power
Tools: Fiskars Threading Water Punch, hole punch
Alphas: Pink Paislee fashion script alphabet stickers
Embellishments: Jenni Bowlin Brown Label strip stickers, Colorbok Friendly Forest glitter embellishments, Making Memories Chloe metal embellishment
8 1/2 x 11 Layout by Ember
Papers: Cosmo Cricket, Rose Moka, Studio Calico
Stamps: Studio Calico
Stamp Ink: Staz-on, Stampin' Up
Alphas: American Crafts
Embellishments: Martha Stewart string, Cosmo Cricket ribbon and chipboard
6x6 Layout by KellyJean
Papers: Kiwi Kiss, Certainly Celery, and Real Red Card Stock by Stampin' Up!, Rockabilly Designer Series Paper by Stampin' Up!
Tools: 3/4" Circle and Small Tag Punches by Stampin' Up!
Stamps: Alphabet and Number Stamps by Stampin' Up!
Embellishments: Ribbon and Chipboard Letter from a local hobby store
12x12 Layout by Susan
Papers: Fancy Pants On a Whimsy, Summer Soriee
Alphas: Pink Paislee chipboard letters, Scenic Route sticker letters
Embellishments: misc. ric rac, Pink Paislee chipboard photo corner
Be sure to stop back by tomorrow. We have lots of cards and a tag for you! Happy Friday!





Saturday, April 11, 2009

Sketch 52: Cards, a Tag, and an Altered Canvas!

Wow, do we have variety for you today using Sketch 52! The designers went all out with amazing inspiration for you!!! Let's look:

3 1/4" x 4" Tag by Alisa
Papers: Basic Grey
Stamps: Unity Stamp Co. KOM
Embellishments: K&Co. stickers, Making Memories ribbon
4 1/4" x 5 1/2" Card by Chelsea
Papers: Kraft CS, Making Memories Chloe's Closet
Tools: sewing machine with white thread
Stamp ink: Colorbox Fluid Chalk Chestnut Roan
Embellishments: Making Memories Chloe's Closet flowers, buttons, stickers, and stick pin; KaiserCraft rhinestone, white floss
Card by Danielle W.
Papers: Bazzill, Melissa Francis, Kraft Corrugated Cardboard
Embellishments: Tim Holtz glass squares, Prima flowers, Sassafrass Lass flowers, Webster's Pages ribbon, misc. ribbon
4 1/4" x 5 1/2" Card by Marcee
Papers: Stampin' Up!
Stamp: Stampin' Up! Dreams du jour set
Embellishments: Stampin' Up! ribbon, Pop Dots, Hero Arts bling
Altered Canvas by Tanis
Faux canvas (Dollar Store)
Papers: Basic Grey Bittersweet, Bazzill brown CS, Coredinations rosey CS
Tools: Martha Stewart circle cutter, sewing machine
Stamps: Pink Persimmon Oh Deer Silhouette stamp set
Stamp ink: Stampin' Up! Old Olive and Ruby Red Craft Ink
Embellishments: Handmade crochet flowers, Heidi Swapp chipboard letters, misc. yarn, misc. buttons
So, as you can see, there are tons of ideas for you this weekend using Sketch 52! Have fun creating, and we will see you back here next Friday with Sketch 53! Have a blessed Easter!

Friday, April 10, 2009

Sketch 52: Layouts & a New Designer!

Well, what a great celebration we had at our anniversary hop last week! I hope you enjoyed it! We also have a new designer joining us here at Triple the Sketch--Susan Coish! We are so excited to have her here with us. You will begin seeing her work sometime in May or so! But for now, be sure to visit her amazing blog here! Welcome Susan!

Now it's time to play with a new sketch, Sketch 52! For those of you that like circles, Sketch 52 is for you! Be sure to see how the designers used the circles, and Danielle H. even created her layout on 12x12 circle paper! Very fun! And Elizabeth used paper with waves instead of circles! So creative! Let's look!

12x12 Layout by Danielle H.
Papers: Bazzill, Making Memories, Crate Paper
Stamp ink: Ranger
Embellishments: craft supply chipboard, American Crafts stickers, Making Memories buttons and flower, Creative Cafe felt
12x12 Layout by Elizabeth
Papers: Making Memories Chloe
Alphas: Making Memories letters and letter stickers, Making Memories Chloe letters
Embellishments: Making Memories Chloe embellishments, DMC floss, misc. buttons
12x12 Layout by Ember
Papers: October Afternoon, Jenni Bowlin, Bazzill, Collage Press
Stamp: Label Tulip star stamp
Stamp Ink: Colorbox fluid chalk in Warm Red
Alphas: American Crafts
Embellishments: Heidi Swapp heart
12x12 Layout by Gloria
Papers: Making Memories, American Crafts, Bazzill (black), DCWV (scallop edge), Stampin' Up (white), unknown (cranberry)
Tools: Spellbinders Nestabilities Labels 2, McGill music punch
Embellishments: misc. Pom-pom ribbon, Heidi Swapp flowers
2-Page Layout by KellyJean
Papers: Stampin' Up! Creamy Carmel, Close to Cocoa, Chocolate Chip
Tools: Big Shot large scallop die and clear circle die
Other: Great Outdoors Scrapbook Kit by ATD (division of Momenta)
So grab your circle cutter, and have fun creating! We will see you tomorrow with cards, a tag, and altered canvas! You won't want to miss them! Happy Friday!