Wahooooo! It's Sketchabilities Reveal Day! I love being able to share Karan's sketches and the layout that I do for each sketch with you! I always feel so inspired when given a new sketch.

I used a kit from The Scrapping Spot, which incidentally sold out very quickly. I don't have many Fall-type supplies, so this was perfect for the photos of my son that were taken on Thanksgiving Day.

Just a heads-up, Sketchabilities currently has a new Design Team call running. So, if you're interested in Karan's sketches, check out the blog/message board for further details.

Thanks for peeking and please zip over to the Sketchabilities blog for some AWESOME examples of Karan's amazing sketch :)

Shawn

The Paper Variety - Challenge #8 and what a challenge it is! I know I personally don't do very many Wedding items, so this was a nice change for me. The card I created for this challenge has already been delivered. My cousin got married recently and we had a reception for her here. She loved the card :)

I hope this challenge inspires you to create something beautiful. Because, after all...marriage is a beautiful thing!

Our sponsor this week is Precocious Paper. She is offering a $20 gift certificate to her Etsy store. Such gorgeous items! You have to play to win, so get busy!

Precocious Paper

Thanks for stopping by! Be sure to zip over to The Paper Variety to checkout the other awesome creations by the design team.


Shawn

Sketchabilities!!!

It's another Sketchabilities' Reveal Day!!! I am so thrilled to be on this team and get these sketches early :) Halloween and Sketches...what more do you need? For me, Halloween is without-a-doubt my favorite holiday to scrap. I don't know what it is about it, but it makes me happy. Here's this week's sketch. Enjoy and be sure you upload your take on the sketch at Sketchabilities.

This is my beloved son, Blake eating cotton candy for the first time at a church Trunk or Treat. It was a great day back in 2007.

The Paper Variety Challenge Week #6:

PRIZE - Cosmo Cricket Mini Decks

I used some rubons and papers from a kit from Scrapbook Sussies to complete the project. Halloween is one of my all time favorite events to scrapbook. I'm all over anything Halloween :)

Thanks for stopping by and be sure to participate in this week's challenge for your chance at thos Cosmo Cricket Mini Decks :)

Shawn

It is another Sketchabilties' Reveal Day!!! Not only is it reveal day, but we also have some new fantastic designers making their debut!!! I know I'll be visiting the website more than once...twice...even three times to view their takes on the sketch.

Our Sponsor is Scraphotz!

In order to qualify for a scrapkit worth $35.00 from Scrapshotz, you will need to complete a layout using Sketch #33 or Sketch #34(oct 30th Reveal) and link using Mr Linky ...you have until Nov 10 to complete this challenge! Here is a sneak peek of the package .

I used Basicgrey Eerie for this layout. I punched little circles for the border of the larger circle. It's an easy way to get that scalloped look with papers that coordinate. I thought the HAPPY HALLOWEEN title made out of "bones" was perfect for this layout.

These are my children on Halloween 2007. It never ceases to amaze me how fast they grow and how much they've changed from year to year. It's sad, but exciting at the same time.

Thanks for stopping by and be sure and checkout the other designers' layouts and join in on the fun for your chance at winning the kit from Scraphotz!



Shawn

The Paper Variety Reveal!

Week #4 Challenge is up at The Paper Variety ! All you have to do is scraplift one of the Design Team Member's projects and add your link. It's that easy!

Up for grabs is a collection of BoBunny Winter Joy. This would be perfect for winter/snow layouts :)

We were to create an ANYTHING GOES layout. There is a lot to draw from this layout. It's oozing with inspiration :)

Have fun and thanks for playing at The Paper Variety :)

Shawn

And so ends the great Sketchabilities' Birthday Celebration! Thanks to everyone who participated!

The Sketchabilities reveal is up! This week's sketch was created by Amy Oxford. I switched my photos, because darling Blake was looking the other way. The flower in my layout has skulls on it.

The Design Team has some really great takes on this sketch, so don't forget to click on the link to drool over those :)

October over at Sketchabilities also holds some fantastic sketches, which you will be absolutely thrilled with. I'm thinking there will be many Halloween or Fall layouts - wink! wink!

Thanks for stopping by!

Shawn

Nuts About Sketches sketch is up, along with the amazing design team creations :)

My next layout was created using inspiration from Jill's layout while playing Layout Tag at The Scrapping Spot. It was extremely fun!

You're in luck! We're taking sign-ups for Round 2! Get on over and see what it's all about.

Thanks for stopping by!

Shawn

Sketchabilities has more sketches to celebrate our birthday, along with our awesome sponsor...

Our Sponsor today is EAD Designs. Here is an introduction to EAD Designs.

EAD Designs is a family owned and operated business based in Brigham City, Utah. The “EAD” stands for “Emily, Alex, and Dean” the Nelson Family! EAD opened in 2002 and in a few short years has grown into one of the largest retailers/wholesalers for Vinyl Lettering and Wall Art. Our website launched in 2004. We started out with vinyl sayings and then offered our customers Wall Art in 2004. Our Design Center was added in 2005 and is one of our greatest website features, allowing you to create and design your custom quotes online.

In May of this year we launched our most innovative paper crafting product yet, VINYL STICKERZ. These stickers are in the most current designs, and are, get ready for this, REPOSITIONABLE!! With their clear background, these Stickerz have the look of a stamp and at a fraction of the cost!! Stickerz are available in a large variety of designs, with more being added all the time. They can be ordered in color or black and white (to be colored in with Copics, or your markers of choice), on a clear background or white.

There are SO many fantastic layouts using the E.A.D. products and Karan's sketches. Please be sure and visit Sketchabilities to be inspired.

The Paper Variety's Week 2 Challenge is up and waiting for you to participate! Not only do you get to create something using this challenge as a guide, but you have an opportunity to receive an awesome prize from this week's sponsor - The Treasure Box Club.

Please make your way over the our blog and see what the other AWESOME designers did for this challenge :)

I created my layout using some older photos of myself, along with Lily Bee's French Couture, Prima Swirls and October Afternoon Orange Alphas.

Thanks for stopping by!

Shawn

The Sketchabilities Blog Hop is over :( I'm so glad you all stopped by.

The birthday celebration isn't over yet, so be sure to zip over there and grab our last couple sketches.

The winner of my RAK is Christina. I need you to email me your information.

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~Christina~ said... That layout and photos are adorable!!!! Thanks so much for the chance to win an awesome selection of Thickers. I've heard all about them but have yet to try them.

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So, what do you think about The Scrapping Spot's September Kit??? It is so bright and cheery! I couldn't wait to dive into it! I've only done one layout so far, but have several more on my list :)
My layout is based on a Jana Eubank's sketch.

And, if you think this kit is FAB, you should feast your eyes on October's kit! Get on over there and checkout the rest of the Sneak Peeks! You'll be drooling as much as I am over it.

Thanks for stopping by!

Shawn

I don't know about you, but I'm having a BLAST celebrating Sketchabilities' birthday :) Here is another great sketch to work with. Again, checkout what Guest Designer, Kristie Larsen did with it.

Kaila is about two years old in these photos and this is her very first time eating corn on the cob. I had to document it. She just loves this stuff to this day!

If you're here for the Sketchabilities Blog Hop - scroll on down for your chance a nice RAK.

Speaking of Sketchabilities, today is another reveal day :) Be sure and checkout the blog to view Guest Designer, Char Dobson's take on the sketch.

I'm so excited you've popped in!

It's SKETCHABILITIES first ever Blog Hop!

This blog hop is run a bit differently then others. There is an order for you to hop!

[1] Follow the hop by visiting Karan Gerber's blog first, find the word, and go to the next blog listed.

[2] For our followers to be considered for the final Sponsor Giveaway, you need to hop to Design Team Blogs that are participating in the blog hop in order. On those blogs, you will find a word in the colour Orange. Find the highlighted word, make note of it and leave some feedback. All these highlighted words combined form a catch phrase about Sketchabilities.

[3] You need to comment on each Designer Blog to be considered for the individual RAK the Design Team Members are offering............your last step..

[4] You will need to put that “catch” phrase together and bounce back to the Sketchabilities site to leave your final comment and the “catch” phrase. You'll have 5 days to complete the hop dates are Sept 15th until 20th! Winners of each DT Blog RAK and the Final Sponsor Giveaway prize will be posted Sept 22nd! Here you will find links to all the Sketchabiliies designers participating in the bounce. Each of them have a RAK to give away and all you need to do is leave them a comment on their blogs.

Below you will find a photo of the RAK that I'm offering to US residents. There are Thickers, Prima Flowers, Tim Holtz Distress Pads and some Puffy Butterflies.

Once you've left your comment here, be sure to zip over to Jenny Chesnick's Blog to see what she has in store for you.



Earlier this month, I was challenged to not use Patterned Paper on a layout...only cardstock. Let me just tell you how tough that is for me. I realize this layout is extremely simple, but it really makes you focus on the photos. I love the look on Blake's face as he's trying to blow out his birthday candles. I have very few photos of this face, because he eventually figured out how to do it correctly :)





Thanks for stopping by!



Shawn

Not only is it Sketchabilities REVEAL day, it's also their very first BLOG HOP!!! And everyone in the blog hop is offering up an awesome RAK. Checkout my blog a little later for more details on how you could obtain one, or more of these tasty RAK's.

For now, feast your eyes on this awesome sketch by Karan Gerber :) My layout is pictures of my daughter getting a glitter tattoo from a dear friend of mine.

The CELEBRATION is still going on over at Sketchabilities! Make sure you zip over there to join in on the fun and prizes :)

Sarah Buck is today's Guest Designer.

Here's what I created with Karan's awesome sketch. This is my daughter when she was three working on her jack-o-lantern. She especially loves to get the gooey stuff out. She insists on designing it and cutting it out as best as she can. Her love of carving has not waivered these past few years either :)

It's finally here...the Sketchabilities Celebration!!!! There is going to be so much fun happening, complete with prizes! Be sure to checkout what the Guest Designers do this month with Karan's sketches. You do not want to miss it! And just a little heads up - we are having a BLOG HOP on the 15th. Clear your schedule for that :)

So much to share :)

Pagemaps September 2010 - I completed this layout for Becky Fleck and her blog.

Although I still have Week #4 to do, I wanted to complete these two challenges, because I didn't have to take and print photos for these ones.

52 Week Challenge - Week #5 - the challenge was to complete a layout in an hour. I did this in 54 minutes. Yes...54...just shy of 60. I know it doesn't look that complicated, but it was start to finish. I'm fairly surprised that I did it in under an hour.

I also doubled this challenge for a challenge at Willow Traders - August THAW #13. This layout is based on the sketch posted there.

I used an old The Scrapping Spot kit for this one.

52 Week Challenge - Week #6 - the challenge was to use something to stamp other than an actual stamp. I used cardboard, the bottom of a stickles bottle and the bottom of a Heidi Swapp paint bottle.

I doubled this challenge for a challenge at The Scrapping Spot - September SYS. I also used an old kit from TSS for this as well :) We had to use paint on a layout.

My last news, which I'm EXTREMELY excited about, is that I was selected to be a Design Team Member for The Paper Variety challenge blog. Our first challenge will be posted on September 15th. There will be prizes, People! So make sure you checkout the blog in the next week or so for more details :)

Thanks for stopping by!

Shawn