January Guest Sketch Artist~ Sketch A

Sketch A January 2010 by Guest Sketch Artist Deanne Burton

I am sure you will all be as wide-eyed as I was when you see the versatility that Deanne's card sketch inspired in our S:CY Design Team. They never fail to deliver a beautiful job, and made me so proud once again. Bravo! My hat is off to you all.

Without further ado, here are the S:CY Design Team's interpretations of Deanne's Sketch! Enjoy!

A classy, timeless "Thanks" card created by S:CY Designer Carla Robinson

A "Friends" card with a stunning floral flourish created by S:CY Design Team member Michelle Hodges

A bright and chipper "Happy Birthday" card by S:CY Designer Helen Hollinger brings many good wishes!

S:CY Design Team Member Janis Medina includes a "Pocketful of Sunshine" in the cheerful, shabby-chic greeting card she created!

S:CY Designer Irit Shalom's bejewelled "Love" card boasts a classy French influence!

This simple "**Thanks" card by Yours truly (Ali) was used to enclose our 4 kids' notes of thanks mailed to family in Ontario after Christmas!

**All paper and cardstock for this card from Creatively-Green Scrapbook Store. [Patt Paper. Piggy Tales. Cardstock: C-G] Ribbon recycled from gift.

This crisp, bright school-themed card boasts an apple motif and pleated ribbon. It was created by S:CY Designer Vivi Rahman

This stunning "Now and forever" card designed by S:CY Design Team Member Jennifer Cassista will certainly get the happy couple off to a joyous start!

This glitzy 'n gorgeous Birthday Card by S:CY Designer Pam Sandy would brighten the day of any birthday girl!!

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Well Done, Deanne! AWESOME work...Thank You once again!!

Well Done, amazingly talented S:CY Design Team!!

See you all next Friday, when Deanne shares ANOTHER great Sketch for us here at S:CY! (HINT: It just MIGHT be a LO sketch!)

Oh: Be sure to show us your Sketch A creations via the Comments box- leave us a link to your album or Blog! We'll come visit! PROMISE!

Our Guest Sketch Artist for January!

It is with GREAT pleasure that I introduce Deanne Burton, our Guest Sketch Artist for January here at Sketches: Creatively Yours.

Deanne Burton, our January 2010 Guest Sketch Artist

Deanne is a good friend of mine, and I have had the pleasure of working alongside her in various Blogs and Forums on the web. (Plus, I am her biggest fan when it comes to her sketches!!) Deanne has "Guested" here before, both alone and with her talented sisters Carla Robinson and Susan Coish. It's my pleasure to welcome her back!

I asked Deanne to tell me a little bit about her collections. Having known her for awhile, I noticed that she enjoyed this hobby along with her scrapbooking, cardmaking and altering! So I asked her what the scoop was~! Here is what she told me...

I'm a collector of, let's see... SCRAPBOOKING supplies!!! Ha! Really! Oh, and I absolutely adore angels and I started a few years back collecting angel ornaments for my Christmas tree. I currently have over 300 and cannot even fit them all on one Christmas tree. I'm thinking of having TWO trees next year. I'm sure hubby will LOVE that idea!!! NOT!!!

Also in my kitchen when Christmas time rolls around, I put away all things "fruity" and bring out my darling Gingerbread Men, Women, Kids, and Houses! I think gingerbread are the cutest things!!! My darling sister (Hi Carla!!!) gives me an angel or a gingerbread EVERY Christmas (some years she gives me one of each!!! YAY!!!) because she knows how special they are to me.

Deanne is one BUSY woman. she lives in Newfoundland, Canada with her DH and 2 sons, plus Meika, her dog. In addition to being a Full-Time Grade 6 teacher, she works on several Design Teams, plus manages or participates in the administration of several scrapbooking-related blogs and a Forum. She is an inspiring force and an encouraging influence everywhere you find her.

Here are some of the sites Deanne manages or helps with. Be sure to check them out and say hi!

Forum: Sisterhood of Scrap celebrates the joy of scrapbooking with daily inspiration, weekly challenges, prizes, and more! All are invited to register to become a part of this creative and supportive scrapbooking environment!

Blog: Am I a Scrap Addict? features Deanne's DT creations and links to her tutorials. She is a prolific member of many Design Teams and especially loves to work with Digital images on her cards!

Blog: Christmas Cards All Year 'Round features a FUN monthly Challenge to create 5 holiday cards within certain guidelines! There are even prizes!

Blog: Just my Sketches and the Blend Features Deanne's unique sketches paired with songs to inspire you! Deanne also has a Design Team Call out right now and I encourage everyone to apply: Deanne is so much fun to work with and her sketches are so versatile!!

Blog: Create-it GREEN Here, Deanne and her Team of Co-Designers and Contributors inspires others to reduce, reuse and recycle items as part of the creative process, then share the ideas and creations with other crafters.

The first sketch of two created for Sketches: Creatively Yours by Deanne goes up tomorrow, along with our Design Team's interpretations of it.

But: as a special treat, and part of introducing Deanne, I wanted to post another of her amazing sketches from the past. (Yes, I have my favourites!) I pulled this one to share with you all:

Sketch by Deanne Burton for Sisterhood of Scrap, February 7, 2009

Be sure to include a link in the Comments section if you use the sketch! What can YOU create? We'd love to come see it!

Welcome Deanne! Thank You for sharing your talent with us!

Be sure to tune in on Friday, January 15th everyone, for the especially created sketch by Deanne Burton that will be posted for you to use and enjoy! Our Design Team has done some really fab things with it and I can't WAIT to show you!

A Special Sunday Treat!

Seems that I am a little absent-minded and missed posting Ann's interpretation of Sketch #31 this week! How crazy! I only noticed this when tidying my e-inbox today! (Sunday.)

Ann didn't forget to send it (she never does, and is ALWAYS on time) nor did she mention that I had missed it. What a sweetheart!

I am really glad I noticed, but I must ALSO apologize to Ann for literally missing this lovely creation on Friday when I posted.

So.... today I have a Special Sunday Treat for you from my right hand gal: ... Ann Seleshanko!

A layout by S:CY Senior Designer Ann Seleshanko

Ann noted that the photos of these wildflowers were taken in Kananaskis, Alberta... a place I was never privileged to visit during my 5.5 years "out West." I SO loved living there! I CAN vouch for the fact, though, that the wildflowers in that province really are this beautiful!

Gorgeous Ann- thanks for the beautiful LO! You made my Sunday happier... Awesome memories for Peter and I.... our first 2 babies were born out West!

Sketch #31

Hello everyone! Welcome to another fun Friday of sharing at Sketches: Creatively Yours!

Have you made time to scrap this past week? Remember how GREAT you feel when you scrap?

I'd like to offer Sketch #31 as inspiration if you're looking for a starting point!

Ahhh, let's sweeten the pot!

Everyone who enters a LO using this sketch and posts a link to it in the Comments section will have their name entered into a RAK from Yours Truly, mailed right to your door!!

Go, go, go!!!

RAK winner to be drawn by one of my kiddos next Thursday, Jan 14th!!

Sketch #31

Sketch created by Sketch Artist and Team Leader Ali MacDonald

A Layout by S:CY Designer Helen Hollinger

"The Color Purple"

The purple in this gorgeous layout makes me smile. How about you?


A Layout by S:CY Designer Victoria Warren-Mears
"Wisdom"

Victoria notes that these eye-catching photos were taken in LaPush WA at the Quileute Reserve (yes, of Twilight fame).


A Layout by S:CY Designer Pam Sandy
"New Wheels"

Pam chose rich colours & subtle patterns on her LO to showcase her two darling grandkids on their new bikes!


A Layout by S:CY Designer Jennifer Cassista

"Some Day '05"



Jennifer distressed her papers & embellies for this LO about Ryan and that totally awesome sports-car!! ("Me want one too!!!" Ahh, maybe SOMEDAY!! We can dream Ryan!)


Layout created by S:CY Designer Heather Redmore

"Pout"

Heather told me that she rotated the sketch and used the paper to represent some elements (ie~ the scrolls) in the sketch. She also added a button sun!

You all make me so proud, Heather, Jenn, Victoria, Helen and Pam! I have known a couple of you for years, and some of you are new friends, but please know how much I respect and value the work you are all doing here at Skethces; Creatively Yours.

This goes for every member of the 14-scrapper Design Team we have here at S:CY! I could not ask for a better Team! Bravo!!

Remember... If you try our sketch, I have a RAK being drawn among participants for Jan 14th at noon! One of my kids is off school that day and will draw a name!

On January 15th, I ALSO have a fabulous friend & Guest Sketch Artist to introduce. I can't wait to share the first of TWO creative sketches that she has done especially for S:CY!!

Become a Follower- never miss a thing! Can't wait to see your work!

Sketch #30 by S:CY Sketch Artist and Team Leader Ali MacDonald

Sketches: Creatively Yours 12 x 12" LO Sketch

Sketch #30 Interpretation by S:CY Design Team Member Michelle Hodges

Michelle created a layout celebrating Christmas 2003


Sketch #30 Interpretation by S:CY Design Team Member Helen Hollinger

Helen's 12 x 12 LO celebrates family time spent in Malta

Sketch #30 interpretation created by S:CY Senior Designer Ann Seleshanko

Ann used this layout to showcase her two sons in the autumn weather!

These photos were taken by the talented Lisa McDonald who is located in Calgary. Please call her if you need photos of excellent quality taken!!

Sketch #30 interpretation by S:CY Design Team Member Misty Miller

Frolicking in the snow- what could be more FUN?

Thanks for joining us today and HAPPY NEW YEAR!

Thanks to Misty, Michelle, Ann and Helen for the beautiful work. That started off the new year JUST right!!

Next Friday we will have an announcement about the identity of our Sketch Artist for the month January! Expect a sketch from that artist.... and be ready to SCRAP!

Sketch #29: A BONUS! Merry Christmas!

To all who are celebrating Christmas next week, Merry Christmas! We also have friends celebrating Kwanzaa and Channukah: Happiness and good wishes to them as well!

In the spirit of peace and love, I bring you a bonus Sketch: #29, plus two beautiful Christmas-style layouts from our Design Team!

BONUS DECEMBER SKETCH #29 by S: CY Team Leader and Sketch Artist Ali MacDonald

BONUS Sketch #29 Interpretation by Sketches: Creatively Yours Senior Design Team Member Ann Seleshanko

BONUS Sketch #29 Interpretation by Sketches: Creatively Yours Design Team Member Victoria Warren-Mears

Thank You both, Ann and Victoria... (hmmmm.... what lovely Christmas-sy names you each have! That's FUN! LOL) You took time from your busy lives at a busy and festive time of year to create 2 gorgeous pieces of "optional" or "Bonus" art for us to enjoy with the spirit of the season. They are beautiful, they shout "JOY!" and you're both special and appreciated for sharing these here! Kudos!

In order to give my fabulous 14-member DT a break, we are going to have quiet time here at S:CY until JANUARY 1st. Then we will ROCK the HOUSE with multiple beautiful creations!
And wait til you see who our Guest Sketch Artist is in JANUARY! A hint?-----> Well, OK. She is a Canuck. She says that I am her "biggest fan! " AND, I am!!!!!
Oh... oh....oh... AND she is closely related to one of our spectacular DT Members!

OK, now! Those are THREE CLUES!!!!
Can you guess who our Guest Sketch Artist will be?
She's going to be FAB! Join us in January!!!!!

PLEASE remember to pat yourselves on the back for ALL you are accomplishing to make the Holiday Season merry for your for your family and friends. I am wrapping gifts now, it's SO MUCH fun!!

BE SURE you are a FOLLOWER of this Blog so that you can get the scoop when we re-open and ROCK the HOUSE in January! See ya then- Happy Holidays.

I will be sharing a joyous Christmas season and traditions with my family of 6.

Blessings to you all!

A Special Treat!

Design Team Member Heather Redmore, along with her Dh and their four children, just moved to a new abode! They were without internet, but it's connected now. Congrats on the new home Heather! We've missed you here at S:CY! Welcome Back!

Sketch #28 by Ali MacDonald: a bookmark

Here is S:CY Design Team Member Heather Redmore's fairytale-style bookmark: her interpretation of Sketch #28

Great job Heather! So happy to see and enjoy your work once again!

CHALLENGE/CONTEST WINNER!

We have a winner in the Contest for the set of Digi Stamps designed by Gina Rahman of Your Special Delivery!!

Thanks to those who participated!

The winner is... CALIA YANG!

Here are 2 views of her very special creation, which I am thrilled to reveal to you here!

Our judges mentioned that they "loved the bow and the colours" you used, Calia!

Congratulations!

You have won the "Cute Kitty" set of Digital Stamps that Gina designed especially for this contest. BRAVO! Have fun playing with them! I will email you with Gina's e-addy so that you can get in contact with her about claiming your prize.

For those of you who'd like see more of Gina's stamps, it can be found HERE, with many other fun digi-items! Have fun shopping! Sunshine's store can be found HERE.

Our runner-up in this contest is Annmaree, who will receive a li'l scrappy RAK delivered right to her door. Congrats Annmaree, and TY for playing along with us! Please email Ali your postal address!

For participating, entrants will have their name put in the hat for the awesome RAK being offered by our DT Member Michelle Hodges!

Michelle has won a li'l RAK from me for having brought the most new faces to the contest! Thanks Michelle for giving a shout out to S:CY!

Tomorrow, Dec 16th, we will have TWO fabulous interpretations of a Holiday-style Sketch to share with you, so be on the lookout! See you then!

RAK pictures are posted...

over on Michelle's awesome Blog! WOW! Don't miss the chance to win this generous RAK!

All you have to do is participate in the easy Digi stamp and Sketch Contest explained below and you will have the chance to win the RAK from Michelle PLUS a chance to win the rest of the "Cute Kitty" collection of Digi Stamps by December Guest Artist Gina Rahman!

Check it out: LINK-

Thanks Michelle, you're a gem! :o)

Awesome RAK offered by DT Member Michelle!!

Hi Everyone!

Great news! not only has the contest been extended to Dec 14th, but the pot has been sweetened!

Michelle Hodges, from our Design Team here at Sketches: Creatively Yours, has decided to include participants in the Digi/sketch contest below in an awesome RAK!

Check out her Blog post here.

I know you'll want your name entered in a chance to win this generous RAK!
So remember, if you enter the contest below, there are now TWO ways to win!

Have fun!

More interpretations!

We have received 2 more interpretations combining Ann's sketch and Gina's digital stamp.

Here are some tags from Sketches: Creatively Yours Designer Pam Sandy:

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And here is another interpretation, a card created by S:CY Designer Vivi Rahman:


Thanks gals! Tell all yor friends to join us here for the contest! Great prize!

CONTEST EXTENDED!!!!

The contest featuring Gina Rahman's Digi Stamp "Cat and mouse" and Ann Seleshanko's Card Sketch has been extended by 7 days until Dec 14th, Monday, at 12 midnight EST to allow you a bit more time to get your fabulous entries in!

Remember you have a chance at a fun and useful, earth-friendly prize: a set of Gina's Digi Stamps in the versatile "Cute Kitty" Collection! So go-go-go and get 'em done then send 'em in!

Just to clarify: Remember cards, tags, mini albums, altered tins or other items etc... are acceptable as LONG as they INCORPORATE the DIGI STAMP Frreebie by Gina, and also Ann's SKETCH!

All info is HERE.

We made ScrapScene!

Have a look at this post! Gina is mentioned as our Guest Designer for December 2009!

Wooohooo Gina!

Have you been mentioned on ScrapSccene before Gina??

WTG! ~ Ali

December 2009 Guest Artist: Gina Rahman-- and a Freebie!

With great pleasure I introduce to you our "Sketches: Creatively Yours" December Guest Artist: Gina Rahman, of "Your Special Delivery."
A Warm Welcome to "Sketches: Creatively Yours," Gina!

I am just over the moon to have you with us this month!

Gina was kind enough to send me her bio, which I have posted just beneath her company's web address & logo for you!

http://www.yourspecialdelivery.co.uk/

"My name is Gina Rahman, I am a stay at home mum to my two boys 4 and 2 years old.
I started to create cards as a hobby until someone prompted me to take it further, I went to a women’s enterprise group and have not looked back since.

I set up my website to initially to sell my cards in January 2009, and through this got into stamping. This then lead me to Digital stamping.

Digi’s are a great alternative to the traditional stamping however you look at it. The best being the cost of a Digital in comparison allowing you to have a bigger stamping stash and create to your hearts content. (No cumbersome new stamps to hide from the DH lol)
I love what I do with a passion as I get to be at home with my two young but ever growing boys and don’t miss out on any of the hugs (selfish I know).

I also get to discover a wealth of talent out there and in some cases give some people the confidence to take their own work to the next level and sell their images.
In time as the YSD grows in popularity with designers and crafters alike I hope it will become a hub to view and buy an eclectic mix of digital products for your cards and scrapping projects.
My work and many of the other designers on the YSD site complies with the Angel policy where your creations can be resold (please see individual designers TOU). I strongly believe that all crafters should support each other in our work and dreams, whatever they may be."

WELCOME, GINA!

Cute Kitty Collection: "Cat and Mouse" Digital Stamp created by S:CY December Guest Artist Gina Rahman

Yes: this precious CUTE KITTY is a freebie! Feel free to snag him to create with: Enjoy!

Special Assignment: Sketch D by Senior S:CY Designer Ann Seleshanko

We have a CONTEST going on for you!

What to do:
1) First, please BECOME a FOLLOWER of S:CY, if you aren't already!
2) Use Ann's Sketch and the freebie digi above: "Cat and Mouse" to create a card, ornament, large tag, mini album, -- whatever strikes your fancy!
3) Take a good picture of your creation, then, post a link for us (ie:Gallery or Blog) so that all readers can go check it out!

4) Additionally, send your creation to Ali at pete ali @ eastlink .ca (no spaces.) I will post them on the blog the evening of Dec 8th.

5) Deadline to have completed the above 4 steps is is NOON Atlantic Time on Dec 8, 2009.
Who are the judges?

Gina and her colleague Christina (AKA "SUNSHINE'S STAMPS") will co-adjudicate the entries from ALL of those rec'd, choosing a winner from among them on Dec 8/9 (the date overlaps a bit due to the time difference; Gina is in the UK.)

WINNER ANNOUNCED on December 10th!

The prize?

You will receive the ENTIRE set of the "Cute Kitty" reusable, earth-friendly digi stamps! Yes, that's 3 more adorable images, in a generous and oh-so-sweet set of FOUR digi stamps!!!

Cute Kitty: "Cat Nap" image created by S:CY December Guest Artist Gina Rahman

Cute Kitty: "Having a Ball" image created by S:CY December Guest Artist Gina Rahman

Cute Kitty "Cat's got the Cream!" image created by December Guest Artist Gina Rahman

Please note~

If you are the contest winner, you will need to share your email addy with Gina so that she can send you the whole "Cute Kitty" digi stamp collection! :o)

Our Sketches: Creatively Yours Design Team has done a fabulous job with these Cute Kitty images as I'm sure you'll agree!!

A "Have a Ball!" card from S:CY Designer Jennifer Cassista using the "Having a Ball" digi stamp created by December Guest Artist Gina Rahman

A "Purrfect Christmas" card by S:CY Designer Michelle Hodges using the "Having a Ball" digi stamp created by December Guest Designer Gina Rahman

A "Happy Birthday" card by S:CY Designer Misty Miller using the Digi stamp "Having a Ball" created by December Guest Designer Gina Rahman

A "Baby" card from S:CY Designer Sherry Owens using the "Cat's Got the Cream" digi stamp created by December Guest Artist Gina Rahman

A "Little One" card by S:CY Designer Carla Robinson, created with "Cat and Mouse" digi stamp by December Guest Designer Gina Rahman

A "Joy" card from S:CY Designer Janis Medina featuring the "Having a Ball" digi stamp created by December Guest Artist Gina Rahman

A "Thank You" card from S:CY Senior Designer Ann Seleshanko using the "Cat Nap" digi stamp created by December Guest Artist Gina Rahman

A card created by Victoria Warren-Mears using the "Cat Nap" digi stamp created by December Guest Artist Gina Rahman

A "Merry Christmas" ornament designed by the Cute Kitty Contest's Guest Adjudicator Christina (Sunshine's Stamps) using the "Cat's got the Cream" digi stamp created by Guest Artist Gina Rahman

Two views of a very special "Fur-Baby's First Christmas" card/keepsake ornament also designed by "Sunshine" using the digi stamp "Cat and Mouse" by Guest Artist Gina Rahman

Christmas card/keepsake ornament:

Open Christmas card/keepsake ornament with the 'Season's Greetings' sentiment now visible:

To end our post today, we have a "Cherished Moments" card designed by S:CY December Guest Artist Gina Rahman, using her "Cat's got the Cream" digi stamp

I want to SINCERELY thank all our designers plus Gina and her colleague Sunshine for their gorgeous creations today! Thanks for visiting, everyone.

Be sure to enter our fabulous contest: YOU could be our winner! The rules and "what to do" are above. Go re-read them and enter!! See you soon! ((HUGZ))~Ali