Together We are Family

Hey everyone! Today I've got yet another layout to share using the Balboa kit (Psst! There's one or two still in the store). I also chose to use Creative Scrapper sketch #271 as a jumping off point for my layout.
Here's the sketch:

 

And here's what I chose to created based on it:

Obviously I didn't stay exactly true to the sketch by shifting everything over to the left third of the paper or by adding top and bottom edges of the same pattern paper. But for the most part this is still sketch. I love working with sketches because for me they take the guesswork out of designing and I simply get to play with the materials at hand.

Remember that Noel is sponsoring this month's Creative Scrappers contest. Be sure to link up your own creation using this sketch or any of the others from the month of June, and you'll be entered to win a kit from Noel! How fabulous is that?!?! The deadline is June 30, so be quick and upload yours today!!

Happy Friday friends!

Creative Scrappers sketch #271

Good morning!

As you may know already, Noel Mignon is sponsoring Creative Scrappers this month. 

If you participate in any of their sketch challenges during the month of June you could win a free kit!

Today I will share with you my take on Creative Scrappers sketch #271: 

And here is my take on the sketch: 

I stayed pretty true to the format of the sketch only making my photo/paper layering a bit larger than what is shown in the sketch. All of the product on my page came from the Balboa kit, which is still available for purchase in the Noel Mignon store.  

Here are a couple of close-up shots: 

If you would like to join the Noel Mignon kit club you can do so by clicking on this link. 

Noel has been sharing sneaks of the July main kit as well as the new Daily Diary kit and they both look great! Don't miss out!

If you like what you see in today's sketch and create a layout of your own, please add it to the others at Creative Scrappers for your chance to win a free kit!

In her HAPPY place

Hi everyone! Happy Friday!  Today I thought I'd share one of my favorite pics of my daughter doing what she loves best--drawing and coloring.  I got my inspiration from the photo itself as well as the green "happy" overlay found in the Balboa kit. I love this kit so much for all it's bright bold colors and patterns and I wanted my layout to reflect that.

 Also, as my scrapbooking has evolved over the years I've found that I like to focus on my photos first and foremost and let the design revolve around them. Today's layout is no different. I chose to layer 3 different patterned papers behind my picture and then bring in even more color with the top and bottom borders. Since the "happy" overlay wasn't quite the size I needed it to be, I cut away the frame and used the word as a part of my title. I'm all about making my kit work for me! Plus it's fun sometimes to deconstruct embellishments and use them in new and different ways.

On a side note, remember that this month Noel Mignon is sponsoring the Creative Scrappers sketches. Simply use one of this month's sketches, upload it to the CS blog, and you're entered to win a fabulous prize from Noel! Click HERE for the link to the current sketch! There will be more sketches throughout the month so the more you participate the better your chances of winning! (wink wink)

Well that's all for me! Hope you all have a fabulous weekend!

Deanna

Another take on the Creative Scrappers sketch

Hi again!

As you know, we are teaming up with Creative Scrappers this month and would love for you to play along with us. The sketch for this week is this one: 

Here is the layout that I created using June's "Balboa" kit: 

I thought this sketch was a great way to show off the fun papers and embellishments in this kit. 

Here are a couple of close-up shots: 

I used some of the little speech bubbles and word tags and lots of Queen and Company dots to add more color to my layout. I cut one of the frames from patterned paper and put my squares on a slant instead of having them go straight across my page.

We'd love it if you could play along with us!

There will be other sketches revealed throughout the month and you can add your layouts by going over to the Creative Scrappers site. We always like to see your work on our Facebook page, too.

Have a great day!

Creative Scrappers Sketch

Hi friends! We're teaming up with Creative Scrappers this month so I thought I'd use some of their sketches for my layouts.  I loved this first sketch and decided it would work perfectly with the fun colors in the Balboa kit.

I decided to replace the small photographs with one big picture and then shrink down the squares on the right hand side. 

I also loved using the glitter glue and enamel dots in the Balboa kit to add some extra dimension to the polka dot squares!  I have so much fun trying out new techniques with supplies included in Noel's kits :)

That's all for today folks- head on over to Creative Scrappers to play along!

-Cassie

You Make Me Happy

Hello friends and happy Tuesday!! This month Noel Mignon is the sponsor over at Creative Scrappers! My layout for you today uses the "Balboa" kit and is based off of the fun sketch that went up on the Creative Scrappers blog Sunday!

I love using sketches as a starting off point, most often, I will alter them to fit my style and photos. This sketch was no exception! First off, I am going to share the sketch with you.


A very fun sketch, but the part that stood out the most to me was the bottom portion, its very rare for me to use a big block for my title. The adorable Pink Paislee paper included in the "Balboa" kit, was the perfect fit for this layout! I loved it from the first, but knew that I would never use it as a full background. By cutting it apart, and following along with this sketch, I was able to use it in a way that fit my style!

Now, on the top portion, I really liked the grid style, but it just wasn't fitting for the look I had in mind with this layout, so I went my own way with it. Don't be afraid to break the sketches up, and just use bits and pieces that fit the look you are hoping to achieve. Sketches are great starting points to inspire, but that is the point of a sketch to INSPIRE! Whether you keep it straight on with the sketch, or go your own way!
Here are a few close ups for you!

I hope you take the time to play along with Creative Scrappers this month, and try for your chance at a fabulous prize from Noel Mignon!! :)