August Challenge For My Creative Sketches

Even though I wasn't able to play along this month as a GDT due to time constraints, i absolutely wanted to do a quick post to share with you this month's sketch challenge at My Creative Sketches!

Look at the amazing prize that is up for grabs!

 

 

You will get a ton of inspiration by visiting the MCS challenge blog.

I hope you take the time to play along!

TCR GDT & BITW DT Reveal

This will be a double DT reveal today for 2 amazing challenge blogs: 

The Color Room 

and

Bird Is the Word

As a guest designer for The Color Room this month, i was able to play with some gorgeous color palettes such as #157:

This month's words at Bird Is the Word are "Explore / Travel".

Now, let's take a look at my layout that was both inspired by the gorgeous TCR palette and the BITW word.

 

The paper used is a combination of Carta Bella, Bo Bunny and textured cardstock.

Another close-up of the my flower cluster inspired by the TRC palette image and the pretty Small Leafy Vine by 2Crafty chipboard.

Visit The Color Room to learn more about how you can play along with this palette and to get inspired by their talented DT and GDT!

Visit Bird Is the Word to join us in this month's word challenge!

Cardabilities DT Reveal Sketch#81

Time for another card sketch from Cardabilities!

I've had the chance to get a few sneak peeks of Karan's upcoming sketches and let me tell you that they are getting better and better.  Hopefully you will be playing along in the next challenges to come!  Click HERE to find out more!

I made this card a bit more masculine than my usual creations.  It was a special order from a coworker for a very special uncle of hers who's celebrating his 90th birthday very soon!  90!  WOW!

So what do you think?  Is this card dignified enough for a man whose been blessed with such a long and prosperous life?

I challenge you today to start thinking masculine to create your take on sketch #81 for Cardabilities!

Come back tomorrow for a special double DT reveal with Bird Is the Word and The Color Room.

Case File #84 (CSI GDT sponsored by 2Crafty)

I am so happy to be guest designing this month at CSI: Color, Stories, Inspiration.

The CSI challenge NING offers such a neat concept in each of their weekly challenges based on a color scheme and an inspiration image, with an crime scene investigation theme.... the crime of creativity that is! :)

Because 2Crafty Chipboard is their main sponsor this month, us 2Crafty DT girls have been asked to join in on the fun as Guest Detectives.

Take a look at Case File #84!

If you're new to the CSI challenges, they all may seem complicated to you, but they really aren't.  Each case file contains a colour palette based on an image called "The Scene" which you must follow (as well as a sketch on the 2nd week of the month).  Next, there is the "Evidence" column from which  you must pick a minimum of 2 items to embellish your page.  The 3rd column named "Testimony" is the journaling criteria which is meant to help inspire your layout and journal process.  You only need to pick a minimum of 1 of these.

Here is how i solved my very first CSI case!

As you can see, i observed the scene of the crime very carefully and gathered as much evidence as i could: anchor, stripes, fabric, twine, circles, watch parts (cogs and gears).  My testimony revolved around the word "authentic".  Yves is by far the most authentic person i am blessed to know... and love.

Let's take a close look at all the awesome 2Crafty chipboard i used to solve the case.

First, there is the "The Measure of a Man" title which i've simply covered with distress stain.  You can also see the Cog Border which i've decided to leave its natural colour to compliment the beach grass shade in the colour scheme.

Below, you can see that i used the Scrabble Tiles alphabet to spell out Yves' name.

One of the larger Cog Nested Frames that i painted green and dabbed with off-white.

Here are a close-up of the Assorted Arrows. 

And now some gears...

and another piece of the cog border.

I just wanted to put more emphasis on the textiles that i used on my layout... most notably, the burlap background and the pieces of black twine.  Aside from being inspired by the CSI case file, i was also inspired by the Berry71bleu August challenge to create this layout.  The challenge was to get creative with textiles!

Burlap just happens to be my #1 fabric to use on my crafty projects!

So what do you think?  

Guilty or not guilty?!

I will be solving another CSI Case File on August 23rd so make sure to come back then!

My Creative Scrapbook August DT Reveal

The August kits from My Creative Scrapbook are finally OUT!

Main Kit

Creative Kit

Limited Edition Kit

Album Kit

Mixed Media Kit

Visit My Creative Scrapbook to learn more about these wonderful kits and find out about all other kits offered by MCS, including some brand new kits for all you Project Life lovers.

Project Life Kit - Happy

Project Life Kit - Heatwave

Here are some layouts that i created with the Main Kit featuring the fun and pretty Beautiful Life collection from Echo Park Co.

Layout #1 is shabby and romantic.

 

Layout #2 is sweet and girly.

And layout #3 is fun and colorful... x2.

I'll be back later on this month with a special tutorial featuring the August Main Kit!