The GREAT BULB Get-away - Let's Get Sketchy December REVEAL week 3

Hi there

It is officially the middle of the month and Monday

with a new sketch up at 

Let's Get Sketchy

The GREAT BULB Get-away

I love these photos of my lil'guy -he's SO serious

when there is a job to do!!

The title is done using three different fonts

My banner is strung with white hemp, soft cloth snowflakes and wooden bulb veneers
Along with some Martha Stewart White Texture Effect with my
Tim Holtz mask, for more texture.

My journal-ing (kinda fun done this way)
"...after the storm, our Christmas bulb blew away...
you RAN all that way to
retrieve it BUT 
had to check who was watching
*giggle giggle"
It is so funny because the bulb was only about 4 feet from our front door
but when you're little - I guess that's a LONG way LoL

Here is the sketch from Bev Code:

I can't wait to see what YOU do with this sketch!

Remember to hop over, get inspired by TEAM A

Link up for your chance to WIN!

Thank you for stopping by
~ Danie ~
xo

FROSTY morning start - Sketches4all Guest Designer + Stuck?! Sketches

Hello Everyone 

and welcome back to our ANNIVERSARY PARTY!!   

I am just thrilled to be Decembers Guest Designer 

over at 

Sketches4all

 I am so happy to be part of their celebration 

that started November 14 and runs until December 31st

 ~ as promised I am back with my 

 Challenge:

5 - Wooden Veneers

4- Cardstock Stickers

3 - Different Fonts

2 - Photos / Stamps

1 - Stitching (faux or real)

Your project MUST BE NEW as of December 12, 2014.  
You have until December 31, 2014 to upload your project [HERE]  
  Please tag your project PARTY9

You can NOT combine this challenge with any other challenge  at Sketches4all but you can combine with challenges outside of our site.

Here is what I created to inspire YOU:

FROSTY morning start

 I am what you would call a "brand-whore" but Authentique (particularly this collection)
is one of my all-time-FAV's
(I've had it in my stash for some time)
mixed in with newsprint and it's a WIN!
I have 10 wooden veneer (1 clip, 6 title tiles, 3 buttons)

 I have three different fonts /letters for my title

My cut file is from The Cutting Cafe
- isn't he darling

To dress "Frosty" I used teresa Collins wood dots
- you'll see I did machine stitching

2 large Carta Bella stickers and Say it in Crystals - Bling

I clipped this photo and matted it in newsprint
- it's so peaceful
and added 2 word stickers just hangin'
These photos were taken in the very early morning when there is "still" in the air
with that horizon of grey but a hint of colour waking things up.

*You have until December 31st at MIDNIGHT (PST)   to complete the 

Anniversary Party Blog Hop and or/ the Anniversary Party Blog Hop Challenges*

Click HERE for FULL details

To be eligable to win my RAK    

*YOU MUST TAG YOUR PROJECT(S) PARTY9*      

(these Challenges are open to EVERYONE)

*Be a follower of  my Blog

*leave me a comment (let me know you were here)

Winners will be announced on January 3rd in the Winner's Circle at Sketches4all. 
I used this sketch: 

Stuck?! Sketches

Stuck?! Sketches 
are offering some prizes for playing along and a GDT spot too   

 Thank you for stopping by

~ Danie ~

xo

Christmas jammies - ScrapMuch? Sketch-y REVEAL + Paper Wing Productions

Hi there!!

Gladys Friday  *she winks

and that means a new SKETCH

is up at

SCRAPMUCH?

Christmas jammies

My little family tradition, having matching jammies on Christmas morning

(kinda cute - right?!)

than pose in front of the Christmas tree!

Here are some close ups:

 I used four different clouds on my title

 If you look real close you will notice I stitched a poinsettia square around my page.

Along with a few MME decorative brads (Santa one, is my personal fav!)

I "Cherish" these mornings with my boys (rub-on)

I also used Martha Stewart Sparkle Texture Effect with a Tim Holtz mask

A Maya Road flag pin to add the date.

Teresa Collins sequence to add some bling

Here is the sketch:

by Laura Whitaker

ScrapMuch? December 12 Sketch

I can't wait to see what YOU do with this sketch

Remember to LINK UP

 for your chance to WIN

I also played along with 

Paper Wing Productions

December Challenge

Theme: Holidays or the colours Red and Green

(I did both)

Thank you for stopping by

~ Danie ~

xo

Snow Board Lessons - ScrapMuch? + Scrapping4fun

Hi there

I fell in love with this sketch over at ScrapMuch?

I know I went "ole-school" and cut my photos

round - but this is my FIRST time 

Snow Board Lessons

This is my little guy's first time having lessons

I just love how it turned out (nothing like tootin' my own horn LoL)

I played around with BoBunny and MME pretty papers

Here are some close ups:

 My title is a mix of cut files and Simple Stories DIY letter stickers

I added in the wooden stick as the snowboard (but first HAD to enjoy the ice cream *wink wink)

I had this linen tag in my stash

 My background is a mix of:  Tattered Angels Glimmer Mist, Dylusions and acrylic paint

More Simple Stories DIY word bubbles

 Keeping with the tags, I used The Paper Company Large Star Tags

+ rub-ons,

along with my chevron embossing folder

He's DREAMing to ski like Dara Howell one day

 I fussy cut a strip of the BoBunny paper and lined it with folded ribbon

to create some depth and my Tiny Attacher to add some metallic

If you haven't played along with ScrapMuch?

here is Laura's FAB sketch

ScrapMuch? December 5th Sketch

There is still time and I would LOVE to see what YOU do 

with this sketch

I also played along with

Scrapping4fun Challenges

Challenge #31 - Anything Goes

(I went with a snow themed layout)

Thank you for stopping by

~ Danie ~

xo

ScrapMuch? Featured Tutorial: Re-Purpose Hand Punch

SEASONAL RE-Purpose Hand Punch Tutorial

Hi there!

Today, I would like to share a tutorial 
I was having a little fun with the 
EK Success corner punch.

Here is another great, re-purpose for that corner hand punch

(I was looking to punch a sheet of cork;  [I chose Karen Foster cork sheet] specifically, I was  looking for cork holly - tis' the season for crafting cards)

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yRStJ_3siqw

Instructions:

 Step 1:   Simply hold your scrapbooking foam cork and punch out corner cuts 
(minimum of 2 times - but depending on how many you require) - I wanted 2

Step 2:  Remove the centers / leftovers from the punched out cork. 

 I used my fingernails but you could snip them using scissors.

Step 3:  Design your card /Place them on your card

Step 4:  Embellish your card / or layout

Ta-da... a close up of my finished card

I have used both the positive and negative punched out pieces

Now YOU have it, a QUICK and easy re-purpose/ use for your corner punch
and more "bang-for-your-buck"

You can hop over to the ScrapMuch? Blog
and see it  featured over there too!!

Thank you for stopping by

~ Danie ~

xo

Guest Designer @ Sketches4all Anniversary BLOG HOP - Wanna Build a SNOWMAN

Hello Everyone 

and welcome back to our ANNIVERSARY PARTY!!   

I am just thrilled to be Guest Designing 

here at 

Sketches4all

for the month of December ~ thank you Fia.

I am so happy to be part of celebration - can you believe it... 5 YEARS?!!

Sketches4all 5 Year Anniversary Blog Hop 

started November 14 and runs until December 31st

You will have until December 31st at MIDNIGHT (PST)   to complete the 

Anniversary Party Blog Hop and the Anniversary Party Blog Hop Challenges,

(1) to upload your projects on the individual challenges in the Special Events section of the Forum AND (2) in the Photo Gallery at Sketches4all to qualify to win!!  There will be a First Place Prize,   Second Place Prize and a Grand Prize.    

*YOU MUST TAG YOUR PROJECTS PARTY9*      

(these Challenges are open to EVERYONE)

Winners will be announced on January 3rd in the Winner's Circle at Sketches4all. 

We hope HOPping around will inspire YOU to join us here at Sketches4all and join in on all of our 5th Year Anniversary Party Blog Hop Challenges!   We will be offering a new challenge every Monday and Friday until December 12th.

[Please check back here on December 12th for my Count Down Challenge 

and a chance to win an additional RAK  - from me!]

   

The 2nd place winner will receive a $10 gift certificate to 

  The Cutting Cafe!  

To qualify for this prize you must EITHER take part in the blog hop OR do 1 or more of the challenges

The first place winner will receive:

 1- 4pack of Tim Holtz Mini Distress Ink Pads

1 - MME Sleigh Bells Ring Paper Accessory Pack

1- package MME Decorative Tape

To qualify to win the first place prize you must: comment on all the blogs on the blog hop AND complete at least 5 of the Anniversary Party Challenges.

And what is the Grand Prize you ask?!  How about a $50 Gift Certificate 

to the awesome online scrap store, 

A Cherry On Top

and

The Title with Bragging rights:

Queen of the Sketches4all

2014 Anniversary Party!!!!

Now, I know you are asking, "How do I win the Grand Prize?!?!"  

Here is how:

1.  Hop around to all of the blogs of our Design Team members.  Follow them and leave a comment.  

Right away that will get your name in the hat to win this awesome prize!!  

2.  Join ALL the Anniversary Party blog Hop challenges at Sketches4all. 

These challenges will be posted in the Forum under Special Events. (HERE) 

every Monday and Friday until December 12th.  This will get your name thrown in the hat to win the Grand prize.

Here is the order of the hop so you don't get lost along the way:

Danie  (GUEST DESIGNER for December - you are HERE)

Stacy

Cheryl 

Giorgia  

Rochelle  

Angela 

Karen   

Sharon 

Fia 

Now, here is my layout I created to help get YOU inspired!
 I used the Snowman cut file from 

The Cutting Cafe

Wanna Build a SNOWMAN

Now, it is time to hop on over to see Fia  

Thanks for joining in today!! 

 Have fun hopping along!
 I hope to see you participating in all  the Challenges at Sketches4all !!

~ Danie ~
GDT

xo

I made this...Let's Get Sketchy Team A REVEAL - Dec WEEK 1

Hi there!!

My very FIRST December post!!

December Week 1

Let's Get Sketchy

This month is filled 

with Joy and the Spirit of Giving:

I made this...

I gave the GIFT of life
(6 years ago)
my little Angel
This is my lil'Guy at one month old, holding his head up and ready to go!
(almost hard to remember he was that little)

This cut file title couldn't be true-er - I did,
I made that (arrow pointing)
- all 2000 parts!

 My friend Erica crocheted my flower cluster with a MME
button and brown hemp

He is my EVERYTHING...
my little angle
I can not lie, there were a LOT of hands /help
involved to make this layout come to life.
Laura Whitaker for sharing her background technique
I LOVE it!!!
Elaine (sharing your machine - stitching), Eileen (for saving /rescuing my LO) ,
Stacy (for sharing your stash)  and my mom (helping)
~ thank you to each one of you, I am blessed!

This weeks sketch is by the talented Brenshevia: 

LGS DEC WEEK 1

I can't wait to see what YOU do with this sketch!

Remember to hop over, get inspired by TEAM A

Link up for your chance to WIN!

Thank you for stopping by

~ Danie ~

xo