JULY 2008 Sketches & Design Team Projects

This month I am so excited to introduce you to a dear friend of mine who is our Guest Designer. Her name is Cassonda Tadlock (aka Sonda). Sonda and I met online quite a few years ago when we were involved in swaps on the Creating Keepsakes Message Board. We stayed in touch (even though I don't think either of us has done a swap in a few years…LOL)!! I just adore Sonda and her work. She's an amazing scrapper, friend and Mother.




Hello!! My name is Cassonda Tadlock (aka Sonda). I've been scrapbooking about 7yrs. Hard to believe! I live in No. California with my husband and 12 yr. old daughter, Baylee. She is a special needs child, which makes life very challenging sometimes. She is the subject of most of my scrapbooking layouts and projects. I enjoy working at her school as her personal assistant and teaching scrapbooking classes at Expo's here in California for Piggy Tales.


Check out more amazing work from Sonda at her BLOG – Tranquil Momments


Below are the JULY 2008 Sketches and Design Team Projects. Again, I am truely thankful to the Design Team for working so hard to bring all of you such awesome inspiration. I just love how each lady had such a different take on the sketches this month.

~One Page Sketch~
I don't know about you but I'm feeling really guilty about not fitting more photos on one page. When I saw an ad by Fancy Pants Designs I was totally inspired. This layout has room for SIX photos! (1) 5x5, (1) 4x3 and (4) 2x2 photos. Or you can mix and match these spots with embellishments. There is plenty of room for journaling and a few spots for a longer title. I just LOVE what the Design Team did with this sketch.





~With you in Paradise~ Christine



~Rock Climber~ Emily



~Part of this was mine~ Rachel



~Slightly Sassy~ Karla



~Make a Wish~ Lucy



~The Dutch Senoritas~ Hilde




~Two Page Sketch~
Again, feeling guilty about getting more photos on the page, I created the Two Page sketch with that in mind. For this sketch, my inspiration was adding my favorite patterned paper as a (sort of) focal point. Then, I added a standard 6x4 photo and (4) 4x4 photos. There is room for lots of journaling and nice-sized title. Add your favorite embellishments to complete this layout.




~Last Day~ Sonda









~Together~ Christine



~Game Day~ Elayne



~Baseball with Daddy~ Emily









~Just Magic (Canvas)~ Hilde






~Sisters~ Karla









~Notes for Daddy~ Rachel



~Sally Bear~ Lucy




~Card Sketch~
Sorry…another square card…LOL! I'm just in love with square cards and I'm so pleased that the Design Team modified the size and shape to give you even more inspiration this month. For this card, I was inspired by the abundance of chipboard, die-cuts and flowers that I have accumulated. This is a perfect way to use up your stash. I also drew inspiration from my growing stash of border punches and decorative scissors. You can use any embellishment to make this card for any occasion.




~Thank U~ Patti



~Make a wish~ Sonda












~Thinking of You~ Hilde



~Love~ Christine



~For the Bride~ Emily






~Hello Sunshine~ Rachel



~Sweet Friend~ Lucy



~Happy Birthday~ Karla

JUNE 2008 Sketches & Design Team Projects

Below are the JUNE 2008 Sketches and Design Team Projects. I am truely thankful to the Design Team for working so hard to bring all of you such awesome inspiration. They blew me away again this month!!!

We hope that you add a link to your creations here. In the future, we hope to have sponsors that will allow us to give prizes for your work!!

And sorry. We don't have a Guest Designer this month. I dropped the ball and got mixed up with dates. But check back next month to see who we have in store for you!

~One Page Sketch~
I'm starting to see more and more layouts with multiple photos. I have also challenged myself to use more than one photo on a layout. So this month's One Page Sketch will help you do that too. There is room for (3) 3x4" photos. Of course you can use any size. There is room for a large title and lots of journaling. Add your favorite embellishment and you have an awesome layout. I can't wait to see what you come up with.



~Riding the Teacups~ Rachel



~Suki~ Christine
Christine turned the sketch on it's side so that it would work with her photos.





~Helping Hand~ Karla



~I love you to the moom and back~ Hilde



~Little doll~ Lucy



~The toothless wonder~ Emily



~So, So, ....lucky~ Molly




~Two Page Sketch~
If you're like me you take a lot of photos in the landscape mode. Every once in a while you have a special photo that needs attention. This two page layout will showcase your favorite 8x10 photo. There is also room for three supporting photos (1) 4x3, (1) 2x3, (1) 6x4) and (3) 2x2 photos. Add your title, journaling and your favorite embellishments and you have that special layout.



~Lily Anne - Four Months~ Emily




~Catalina Island (All digital)~ Christine



~Blavand Beach~ Hilde






~Family~ Altered Canvas - Lucy










~Bubble Magic~ Karla




~Pony Time~ Rachel





~Card Sketch~
I never get tired of square cards. You don't see them in the stores so I think they really have a big impact on the person who receives it. This card can be modified for any occasion depending on the embellishments you choose. This month, I was inspired by flowers. Finished size: 5 1/4 x 5 1/4.



~Hello~ Christine




~Hey~ Emily




~Love~ Hilde




~Make A Wish~ Karla




~Thanks~ Lucy




~Miss You~ Rachel