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

It's Sketchabilities REVEAL day!!! I also want to remind you all of the AWESOME birthday celebration we're having beginning September 7. We have prizes...prizes and more prizes lined up. So, zip over and jump in for all the fun :)

I used one of The Scrapping Spot's fantastic kits! Their September kit is available now. It has a lot of pink and bright colors - mmmmm!

This picture is from April 2009, I believe.

First Day of School 2010

Nick - 12

Blake - 8


Kaila - 6 1/2

This first sneak is of a layout I did for The Scrapping Spot for Layout Tag. I had a lot of fun doing this layout. I've been meaning to scrap baby photos of Blake for AGES!

This next layout is for Willow Traders August THAW. It is challenge #11 to create a layout using a grid pattern.

This next layout is two challenges combined - #10 and #12. I had to use a sketch and use two different fonts.

Thanks for peeking! I'll be able to do more next week. You know...when SCHOOL starts :)

Shawn

Just a little bit to share, starting with this layout that I created for a challenge over at The Scrapping Spot. The challenge was to scrunch your ribbon.

Charlie decided that after approximately 10 years we would go to the Lawrence County Fair on Friday night. The kids were elated! We ate a steak sandwich, although Blake just ate fries and drank some pepsi. It was hot, but bareable. We walked through where the animals, played a couple games and rode a couple rides. We were home by 10:00 p.m. The kids want to go next year too. I'm thinking we shouldn't go on a Friday night. The kids weren't able to ride as many rides that night.

Remember this kid? Oh, let me re-acquaint you. This is Nicholas. You know...the child that's been in Michigan with my parents for 5 weeks? Well, on the morning he is to return home look what he was finally able to snag! We're having salmon tomorrow :) This big boy weighs 17 lbs. 6 oz. and is 34" long. Nick was exhausted, but flying high. Evidently, he just needed some cooler weather.

I hope to have more to share next week. The rest of this week is packed, so I'm not sure how much I'll be able to post.

Until next time...see ya!

Shawn

52 Week Challenge: Week 3

We were challenged to use a list of items on our layout. I decided to use a list of instructions to get a big squeeze :)

This next layout was created using a sketch provided by Queen Scraps, also this week's sponsor, for a challenge at Willow Traders.

This next layout, along with the cards were created for the August SYS challenge at The Scrapping Spot.

Oh, yeah, Baby!!! Sketchabilties is celebrating their FIRST birthday! And, when I say CELEBRATE, I mean...challenges, guest designers and....PRIZES!!! If you love sketches as much as I do, you will NOT miss the "extra" ones that Karan has in store for you!

Now, today is the 15th. You know what that means! REVEAL DAY!!! This sketch was provided by Amy Oxford. Be sure and checkout all of the other Design Team Members' creations :)

Thanks for stopping by!

Shawn