Sketch #73

Good morning lovelies ,

 We have our 1st sketch of the month and a new Sponsor as well.

Here are our Design Team Projects for this week:

Dani

Using sponsor image Build a Christmas

Debbie

Using sponsor image Thoughtful

Debi
Used Sans Designs Snowman

Margaret

Using sponsor image Sweetheart

Morgyn
Using sponsor image X-mas Fairy

Sharyn
Using sponsor image Little Bauble

The optional challenge is to include some bling.

Our sponsor for November is San's Designs who is kindly offering 5 digital stamps to our winner.

Inspiration Post & Top Picks for #71

Morning sketchies,

First up our top picks for sketch challenge #71

Don't forget to grab the top picks badge from the side bar, and you have all got yourselves an extra draw into the monthly prize.

5 Rolls of twine from Whimsy Farm Twine

Here is some inspiration from our wonderful Design Team member Naomi.

Hi sketchies,

 It is Naomi here with a project showing how you can use the sketch for more than just a card or layout.  I have made a gift bag and matching card using the current sketch (#72).

I used a C4 envelope to make the gift bag they are a great size for popping a small gift into.

To make the bag I simply cut the adhesive flap off the top and then scored 1 1/2" on three sides to form a gusset for the bag. I scored the top at 2" and fold over. I then adhered some card stock I had punched the edge of with a border punch over the flap to give it a decorative look. Next I punched a couple of holes through all the layers and thread some ribbon through and tied a bow to keep the bag closed.

I have made this set with a gift for a new baby in mind, the papers I used are from FabScraps and I teamed it up with Rose Red cardstock and ribbon. I gave everything a light sponge with Frayed Burlap distress ink to give it a vintage look. I have added a bow made from twine and a sweet little rose to the card.

I hope this has inspired you to get your envelopes out and make your own little gift bags and coordinating gift card.



Sketch # 72

Good morning lovelies,

Our second sketch for the month of October

The optional challenge this week is to use patterned paper in your design.

Don't forget we are being sponsored by Whimsy Farm Twine this month, who is giving 1 lucky winner 5 rolls of twine - how exciting!

Here are our Design Team Projects for this week:

Dani

Debbie

Debi

Margaret

Morgyn

Naomi