Scrap Our Stash - May Sketch Challenge Layout

Hi All - Today my layout for the May Sketch Challenge at Scrap Our Stash is up on their blog. The challenge is as follows:

Create a layout based on this sketch below.  You must create your own background by using cardstock, a stencil and/or mask and using some form of medium (ink, paint, etc) from your stash. 

Below is my layout for the challenge:

For my layout, I ended up flipping the sketch and making a column of pictures to the left. For my title, I laid out Heidi Swapp letter masks (that have been in my stash for quite awhile!) and colored over the letters with an ink dauber. I also used a circle star mask on three spots on my layout. I sprayed over the masks with Mr. Huey in Shell. After making the background, I added in my column of pictures, added my journaling and a few embellishments. A lot of the items came from the Studio Calico May kit.

The prize this month is a $30 gift card from Scrapbook Circle. To be entered, just link up a layout on the Scrap Our Stash blog that meets the Challenge Guidelines. We would love to see your work!

Thanks for stopping by!
Megan

Scrap Our Stash - Stash Challenge Layout for May

Hi All - Today I am sharing my Scrap Our Stash - Stash Challenge Layout for May. The challenge this month is as follows:

Create a layout and include the following:

Something Old: Patterned Paper or Embellishment that has been in your stash 6 months or more

Something New: Patterned Paper or Embellishment that you purchased within the last 6 months

Something Fussy Cut

AND...

Something Blue: Patterned Paper, Cardstock, Embellishment, Alphas, Ink/Paint, your choice!

And here is my take on the challenge:

"For this challenge, I pulled out an older photo of my son and documented about how he always had (and still sometimes does have!) his fingers in his mouth. I used patterned paper for the background from Dear Lizzy's newest line for American Crafts, which is less than 6 months old. The blue paper from Echo Park and the green paper from Studio Calico that mat the photo are both from lines that are at least a year old. I fussy cut the stamped green chevrons above the journatling block. I ended up using blue cardstock to mat the background paper, as well as blue patterned paper to mat the photo."

This month the prize is a $30 gift card to Scrapbook Circle.

To be entered, all you have to do is link up a layout at Scrap Our Stash that meets the challenge. We would love to see your take on it!

Thanks for stopping by!
Megan

Friday Favorites - On Saturday

Hi All! I thought I would pop in with a few Friday favorites since I have not done this in awhile...even if it is a Saturday! So here we go:

Studio Calico - Bluegrass Farm Main Scrapbook kit

I truly like most of the Studio Calico kits and that is why I am a subscriber. However, this kit has been one of my absolute favorites! It has a lot of navy, red, yellow and green - all colors that go great with all the "boy" photos in my life. I have already made 5 layotus with the kit and am still loving it.

Here is one of the layouts I have made with the Bluegrass Farm kit:

MME Necessities Metallic Dot Foiled Vellum in Gold

If you liked the Dear Lizzy gold dot vellum that you can no longer find, this is very comparable. I love it and could use it on every page!

Mama Elephant Make A Wish stamp set

This stamp set is super cute and great for any birthday card!

Studio Calico Color Theory Sequins

These sequins come in a variety of colors and you get 3 shapes with each color - two circular sequins - one small and one slightly bigger - and star sequins. My personal favorite are the Woodshop..especially the stars! I use these as I would enamel dots..but they are much cheaper!

Zig Wink of Stella Brush in Clear

If you follow any card bloggers, you have probably seen these glitter brush pens. They are used to add just a touch of glitter. They are easy to use as you just brush the glitter on - no mess! 

Well I hope you are having a great weekend! Thanks for stopping by!

Megan