Sketch 65: Cards, Tags, & More Anniversary Fun!

So, are you working on your entry for the wonderful prizes from Layers of Color? I hope so! And if you missed my post yesterday sharing the details of our party with Layers of Color, please see this post here.

For today, we have a LOT of goodies--nine cards and a tag! This includes cards from the Layers of Color design team. They have not only used the sketch but also used Layers of Color stamps so that you can see just how amazing they are! Now, let's look at all of today's creations!

Card by Danielle H.
Papers: Bazzill, Making Memories
Embellishments: Making Memories flower & button, Creative Cafe rub-on Card by Danielle W.
Papers: Bazzill, Cosmo Cricket
Tools: Sewing Machine, Tim Holtz distresser
Stamp ink: Tim Holtz Distress ink
Embellishments: Cosmo Cricket rub-ons, misc. buttons, Target ribbon, Darice ribbon Card by Denise, Designer for Layers of Color
Papers: Basic Grey
Stamps: Layers of Color Polka Dot Parade, Layers of Color Polka Dot Love5x5 Card by Elizabeth
Papers: Kaiser Craft Rustic Charm Yarn, Bazzill
Tools: Fiskars punch, CM corner maker
Alphas: American Crafts Remarks letter sticker book & thickers
Embellishments: Prima flowers, Kaiser Craft rub-ons & pearls 5x5 Card by Gloria
Papers: Bazzill, Stampin' Up, Die Cuts With a View, Jenni Bowlin
Stamp: Studio G
Stamp ink: Staz-On
Tools: Cuttlebug script embossing folder, sandpaper, Fiskars scallop blade
Embellishments: Jenni Bowlin bingo card
Note: Printed papers and embellishments courtesy of Apron Strings Designs June kit.Card by Heather, Designer for Layers of Color
Stamps: Layers of Color Fleur HeartCard by Laura, Owner, Layers of Color
Stamps: Layers of Color Bird-day Party, Layers of Color Polka Dot Parade (sentiment) 4 1/4 x 5 Card by Patter, Designer for Layers of Color
Papers: Memory Box begonia notecard, Making Memories Sabrina
Stamp: Layers of Color Garden Borders
Stamp Ink: VersaFine onyx black
Embellishments: Doodlebug jewel, Ribbon Retreat ribbon, Basic Grey rub-on Card by Susan
Papers: JilliBean Soup
Stamps: misc. Tag by Tanis
Papers: Coredinations CS, misc. white CS, misc. patterned paper scraps
Stamps: Hero Arts Asian Frames, Hero Arts All Occasion
Stamp ink: Memento tuxedo black, Versamark, misc. white EP
Tools: SU! corner rounder punch
Embellishments: misc. orange twill, misc. sewing pin, misc. buttons, colored pencils, colored permanent markers, misc. crocheted lace, Making Memories brads We hope you have enjoyed all of today's inspiration. Definitely a lot to look at today! Remember to get your entries in for the Layers of Color contest by Thursday, July 23rd, at 11:59 p.m. Central Time. And be sure to check out the Layers of Color blog! Laura is giving away additional prizes on the blog this week too, so stop by see what's happening there! See you next Friday with our lucky winners!

Sketch 65: Layouts & Layers of Color Art Stamps Anniversary!

Are you ready for another anniversary party? :) Well, we have a HUGE one for you this week with THREE amazing prizes! Layers of Color Art Stamps is celebrating their one year anniversary, and Laura, the owner of Layers of Color, wants to share the celebration with you here at Triple the Sketch! Entry details are listed below the designer samples; however, let's go ahead and look at the AMAZING prizes available:

First Prize: $50 Layers of Color Gift Certificate
Second Prize: 3 Acrylic blocks in 3″, 4″ & 6″
Third Prize: 3 Tsukineko Brilliance tear drop ink pads

Are those amazing prizes or what? Wow! Thank you Laura!!!!! And I pray many of you will enter (see details at the end of the post). Now onto today's sketch. Our sketch for today was drawn by our design team member, Alisa! Alisa will also have a digital copy available for digi scrappers on her blog. Be sure to jump over there if you are a digi scrapper and grab the sketch template! Such a fun sketch and so many possibilities! Be sure and notice how many photos Marcee got on her layout. Awesome! Now, let's see how the design team used Alisa's sketch!

12x12 Digi Layout by Alisa
Software: PSE 6.0
Paper & Elements: Jbolt Unamused kit
Fonts: Alisa's own Topher, Jailbird Jenna and MS Sans
Note: TTS65 layered template available here 12x12 Layout by Chelsea
Papers: My Minds Eye Breaking Free, Cosmo Cricket Hello Sunshine
Tools: Sewing machine with white thread, Fiskars threading water punch
Stamp ink: Colorbox Chestnut Roan chalk ink
Alphas: American Crafts Thickers
Embellishments: Prima flowers, Sassafras stitched button 12x12 Layout by KellyJean
Papers: SU Real Red, Brocade Blue CS, Deja Views Little Ones
Tools: SU scallop edge punch
Embellishments: SU eyelets, Deja Views Little Ones die cuts & letters 12x12 Layout by Marcee
Papers: Basic Grey Lime Rickey
Stamps: Unity June KOTM
Stamp Ink: SU! Chocolate
Alphas: Pink Paislee, Making Memories
Embellishments: Basic Grey Lime Rickey Chipboard, Bazzill Just the Edge, Basic Grey Bling Layout by Layers of Color Designer, Heather
Layers of Color Stamps: LOC Flower Child, LOC Nature WalkLayout by Layers of Color Owner, Laura
Layers of Color Stamps: LOC Nature Walk, LOC Architectural Blocks Gorgeous samples, huh? Now, how do you enter to win one of the amazing prizes? To enter, you need to create a layout, card, tag, or altered item using Sketch 65. And of course, I have added an easy twist--you must use at least THREE DIFFERENT EMBELLISHMENTS. Three prizes; three different embellishments. :) Leave a link to your creation in this comment thread along with the three types of embellishments you used. All entries must be posted by Thursday, July 23rd, at 11:59 p.m. Central Time. Laura will choose the winners, and we will announce on Friday, July 24th. Be sure to follow the rules carefully. We would hate to disqualify anyone. Tomorrow we will have more sketch and Layers of Color goodies to share with you! So, be sure to invite your friends and join in! See you then!