"Prowling" LO by DT Manda M.

Happy Thanksgiving to all from Scrap Our Stash! 

Today's inspiration comes from our DT Manda M. ~

This is what Manda said about her layout:

I loved this month's sketch but because I was using a square photo I just used it as a guide and moved the elements around a bit.   This is a photo of my cat Harry out exploring in the garden, he is usually an inside cat so these outings provide lots of strange new things to look at. I wanted to include some "leafy" embellishments but after looking into my stash realised that I needed to get a bit creative so I cut the leaves with my silhouette and then used Heidi Swap Color Shine and Gelato's to colour them and also fussy cut a sheet of Dear Lizzy paper. Wood veneer is one of my favourite things so I had no shortage of that in my stash. I choose some pieces from Freckled Fawn and a little card from Two Peas in a Bucket that I altered using a versa mark pen and some embossing powder so it match the letters I used for the title.

Don't forget to link up your layout for both November challenges by tomorrow (Nov. 29th)! :) 

"Being a Kid" LO by DT Lee-Anne T.

Yay! It's Hump Day and for some… the beginning of a 4 day weekend!

Today's inspiration is brought to you from DT Lee-Anne T. ~

This is what Lee-Anne said about her layout:

"For this challenge I used some wood veneer stars from Studio Calico and also an owl roller doodle stamp from Glitz Design as well as some patterned papers from the Say Cheese Collection by Simple Stories. I splattered some mist drops (Heidi Swapp Color Shine Mists in Mustard, Black Velvet) and some Ranger Adirondack Color Wash Mist in Cranberry) and also cut my title and star border with my Silhouette Cameo."

Here's the sketch:

STUCK?! Sketches

Hurry, you still have a couple of days to complete this challenge Don't forget to add anytime of wood on your layout! :) You can get more information on the current challenges HERE. 

"I Smile Because You Are My Sister..." LO by Brenda R.

Hello! Happy Tuesday! Wow.. It's almost Turkey Day!! :) 

Today's Inspiration is brought to you from Brenda R. ~

Brenda said this about her layout:

"I loved working with this Laura Whitaker sketch and Teresa Collins "Memorabilia" Collection! For the stash part of the challenge I used ARC Crafts BARC Tape - Cherry Wood to create the border, tag and tab. I also used the following wood veneer items: feathers, stick pin, heart and button."

Have a good day! 

"It's A Hard Life Being A Cat" LO by DT Kerry B.

Happy Monday!

Today's inspiration is brought to you from DT Kerry B. ~

Kerry said this about her layout:

"I started off by checking my stash to see what wooden embellishments I had and found the cute cat that is sitting by the title. I knew then it would have to be a page about the cutest member of the family! I also found some balsa wood and was surprised at how easily I could cut it into a scalloped border. I just had to use the Studio Calico letters as they were the perfect size for my long title - I have run out of the letter 'A' now though!! This is such a fun challenge and I'm looking forward to seeing your take on it."

Have a great day! 

"8th Grade" LO by DT Kelly H.

Today's inspiration comes from DT Kelly H. ~ 

Here's what Kelly said about her layout: 

"8th Grade - This sketch challenge using woods was just perfect for my recent school photo of my youngest. I had wood papers & embellishments from Echo Park This & That collection and also used a Studio Calico wood veneer. I loved how the woods enhanced the school layout! I also used some older papers from the Authentique Blissfull paper collection. I can't wait to see more inspiration this month with this awesome sketch."

You still have a few days to get your layouts uploaded on the sidebar for a chance to win the $20 Gift Certificate to Paper Secrets Online Store!  Here are the challenges -  November 6x6 challenge & November Sketch with Stash Challenge using STUCK?! Sketches.

Happy Scrappin'! 

"I Love This" LO by DT Robin R.

Happy Scrappin' Saturday!

Today's inspiration is brought to you from DT Robin R.! 

Here's what Robin said about her layout:

"I had a blast with this sketch and challenge. I did rotate the sketch 90 degrees to the right, which I don’t normally do.

This picture is of my kids jamming. It’s a rare moment to see them playing guitar together. I actually took the picture through my sliding glass door in fear that the moment might end if they saw my camera.

Most everything used here is from the latest Studio Calico Scrapbook kit. The Washi tape is from the new Freckled Fawn kit.

It was very easy, for me, to add wood or wood-look embellishments because I have so many. I just love the little veneer words and shapes that all the companies are coming out with. The words I used here are from Basic Grey. The wood-look paper is from Webster’s Pages. The stars also have a wood-look to them.

As always, looking forward to the next challenge!"

Come back tomorrow for more inspiration! :) 

"Free Spirit - Admit One " LO by DT Jenni C.

TGI Friday!!!! :) 

Today's inspiration is brought to you by our DT Jenni C:

This is what Jenni said about her layout:

This is the perfect sketch for my style of scrapbooking! Layers and layers and tags and more layers.

I used photo I printed twice,once in color and once in black & white. I used a couple pieces of patterned paper that have wood grain in them and hung wood veneer hearts from this die cut heart with twine. I also used a little wood veneer Polaroid frame around the heart on the journaling card.

This is a great sketch that can be used over and over and never goes out of style. I can't wait to see what everyone comes up with, proving its diversity!

Here's the sketch from STUCK?! sketches:

Check out our current challenges - HERE! 

"Everyday" LO by Rochelle S.

Hello! Today's inspiration is brought to you by Rochelle S.

This is what Rochelle said about her layout:

" I created this layout about my daughter Taylor who doesn't like to take photos! I always have to snap photos of her when she is not looking! I like this photo because it catches her doing what she likes to do everyday - read! I used the sketch from STUCK?! Sketches and pretty much kept it the same.  I love the colors of this Jillibean Soup collection and I played around with stencils and textured paint, which didn't come out like I wanted it to, but oh well! lol   For the stash item I used wood veneers from Studio Calico (arrow, heart and lady).  I love the way it all came together -- even with the messed up paint! lol" 

Enjoy your day! 

"Precious Baby" LO by DT Joefil

Happy Hump Day!
Today's inspiration is brought to you by DT Joefil: 

Here's what Joefil said about her layout: 

"This is the picture of my daughter when she was 2 weeks old at her first doctor's visit.

I flipped the sketch and I used American Crafts - The Lucky Charm collection.  I added the heart paper clip and a jar that I fussy cut from the paper.  Then I used wood veneer letters from Studio Calico and Dear Lizzy Treasure Thickers for my title and then also added some gold sequins and confetti wood veneers from Studio Calico.  Visit my blog at http://joefilcate.blogspot.com/"

For this challenge, we teamed up with STUCK?! Sketches!  For more information on this challenge click HERE and remember to visit STUCK?! Sketches Blog!

"Student of the Month" LO by DT Patricia B.

Good Morning! 

Today's inspiration comes from DT Patricia:

This is what Patricia said about her layout: 

"Last year, my daughter was awarded Student of the Month in Kinder, she knew she was untouchable! She received various certificates, awards and coupons! 

Scissors & apples in the lower left hand corner are wooden veneers that I used a marker to color them in. American Craft alphas were used for the title and other random embellies I found in my stash. 
Enjoy!"

Check out the challenge HERE! 

"Home" LO by DT Elizabeth H.

Happy Monday!!!

Today's inspiration comes from DT Elizabeth:

This is what Elizabeth said about her layout: 

"I really wanted the elements of this page to speak for themselves which is cool since there are a lot of things out there now that can take the place of a photo. I felt like putting a photo would have taken away from my layout. What a fun challenge!"

For more information on this Sketch with Stash challenge #9 click HERE.

Have a great scrappy day! 

"Adventure" LO by DT Dulcinea Silva

Today's inspiration is from our DT Dulcinea S.

Dulcinea said this about her layout:

"Right now my life is so busy, but I have many stories I want to scrap about and no time at all. Anyway, I am so glad there is sketches for making easy to scrapbook, and this one is a great one! For my layout about my last days in Portugal, I use bubble wood veneers as my start point and I kept my layout pretty much similar to the sketch. I have so much fun making my page without worrying about design, and I love spending my time embellishing. Hope you enjoy this sketch and challenge as much as I!"

For more information on this challenge click HERE. 

"Be Yourself" LO by DT Carol S.

Happy Friday!!!  
Today's inspiration comes from DT Carol S:  

Carol said this about her layout:

"My youngest is such a character! These papers and embellishments seem they were made for this picture! I just needed a great sketch to start working! I put this layout together in 20 minutes. It all worked out very well together!
I used 2 wood veneer stars and 2 pieces of wood grain paper.
I can't wait to see what everyone else will come up with!"

For more information on this challenge click HERE. 

Sketch with Stash Challenge #9

Welcome to our November Sketch with Stash Challenge!

We have some exciting news!  We are teaming up with

STUCK?! Sketches! WOOHOO!

For this  challenge, you must:

1) Create a layout inspired by the STUCK?! sketch below 

2) From your stash, you must Include any type of wood - veneers, stamps, paper, etc.

Here's the sketch:

You can flip it, turn it, or change the size of the photo, as long as we can tell your entry was inspired by the sketch!!

To be eligible for the November prize drawing, you must link up your layout to Mr. Linky on the right side of our blog by November 29, 2013 ~ 11:59pm (PST)

And for another chance to win a prize, you can link your layout to the STUCK?! Sketches Blog.

And don't forget to check out the SOS CHALLENGE GUIDELINES!

You also have until November 29th to participate in our 

November "6x6" Stash Challenge

Complete both challenges this month and that gives you two entries into our
Monthly Prize Drawing

Our November Guest Designer

Kate Blue

has created this adorable layout inspired by our 

November Sketch from STUCK?! Sketches

And this is what Kate shared about her layout:
"I love everything about wood veneers; especially stars! I tried to use different kinds of veneers to showcase their versatility without them taking over the layout and while also keeping true to the sketch.  Even the dark heart on the left is wood!  i like that you can use them "as is" or you can paint/distress them.  Great challenge to use my large veneer stash!"

Thank you Kate for being our Guest Designer and providing wonderful inspiration! :)

Please visit Kate's blog to see more of her awesome layouts! 

And now...it is your turn to create a layout using this sketch along with some wood! 

Stop by tomorrow for more Design Team inspiration!!!!