Sketch #21 and 2 Special Reminders!

Sketch #21: created by Ali MacDonald

Sketch #21 Interpretation by S:CY Design team Member Rita Barakat

Welcome Back, Rita!

Sketch #21 interpretation by Sketches: Creatively Yours Design Team Member Ann Seleshanko

Sketch #21 interpretation by Design Team Member Misty Miller

A couple of important reminders before we say "Goodbye" for today.

1- Creative Round-up is this Friday!

To have your work seen on October 16th, 2009, here at S: CY, send me your S: CY Sketch-Based LO (s) and/or cards.

Yes: You CAN send in more than 1 creation!

I have heard the "rumour" that a RAK or two may be in the works....

Please tell EVERYONE to pop by & comment 'cause ALL comments (incl DT members) will make the commenting person eligible for the RAK draws!

For Round-Up details click HERE (then scroll down.)

Be sure to-

a) Send your name or screen name as you wish it to be published next to your LO
b) Send a link to your Blog or Gallery
c) Tell me which S: CY Sketch you used

2- Design Team Call!

a) Here is where to find ALL THE DETAILS! (You'll have to scroll down.)

b) Deadline to enter the DT Call is Midnight, Atlantic Time, October 18th.

c) Please read carefully; follow all instructions as we have a lge number of entries!

THANKS EVERYONE!!

Special Assignment: Sketch #1

Good day everyone! We have a treat for you this fine Wednesday!

I gave the Design Team girls a new sketch for a bookmark... and asked them to create something with beads and/or a charm on it.

I think you'll be "CHARMED" to see what Design Team Members Michelle and Misty came up with! So pretty, and useful!

Enjoy!

Special Assignment Sketch #1

Bookmark Sketch sceated by S:CY Sketch Artist Ali MacDonald

Special Assignment Sketch #1

"Home is where your Love is"

Bookmark created by S:CY October Guest Design Team Member Michelle Hodges

" Home" bookmark incorporates beads and charms. Michelle tells me that the three hearts are her family! The golden heart represents her daughter.

Special Assignment Sketch #1

A Bible verse from the book of Romans

Bookmark w/ waterfall & cross charm created by S:CY Design Team Member Misty Miller

Little Tidbit: Are you a fabric-a-holic? Well, I am! I saw a tutorial today on the wonderful Blog of Terrie Sandelin [she named it Bits and Pieces ...LOVE THAT!] with an EASY method of creating BOOKMARKS from scraps of fabric. Go check it out! Superb crafting method for a wee small "giftie" idea & easy to follow tutorial! Be sure to post a comment. I am about to go back over and do JUST THAT! I HAVE to make some of those!! WOW! :o) FUN!

What gorgeous creations from Misty and Michelle today! TY girls. You amaze me and make me so proud to know you.

Have a wonderful day everyone- remember we have a Creative Round-Up on October 16th, and a Design Team Call out: deadline for the call is midnight Atlantic time, Oct 18th!

All are welcome to apply!

[See post prior to this one for details! ]

Sketch #20 and some "News x 2" !!

Hi Everyone! It's MONDAY and you all know what THAT means!

Today we bring you a brand new Sketch and some fun interpretations to really get your Mojo goin'!!

SO: "Let's go Mr. Mojo!!"

Sketch #20

Sketch #20 created for "Sketches: Creatively Yours" by Sketch Artist Ali MacDonald

"Autumn Splendor"

Layout by "Sketches: Creatively Yours" Guest DesignTeam Member Michelle Hodges

"August"

Layout created by "Sketches: Creatively Yours" Design Team Member Ann Seleshanko

"The Littlest Hiker"

Layout created by "Sketches: Creatively Yours" Design Team Member Robin Gibson

"First Son"

Layout by "Sketches: Creatively Yours" Designer Ali MacDonald

(This is a pic of Pete & our son Bryan, #2 of 4 children, and our "first son.")

Thanks for looking everyone! Let us know what you think of this week's creations by leaving us a comment in the "Comments" section below. Thanks!

AND...As promised... We have some BIG "newsy-news!"

News #1: We are having a tremendously positive response to our "Creative Round-Up" event, planned for Friday, October 16th, here on our Blog!!

~What to do to be included (please read carefully)~

ALL layouts (cards, etc) received WILL BE included in the Oct 16th "Creative Round-Up" as long as they indicate WHICH sketch they used to create the entry.

What to do:

1. Just create a LO, Card, Tag, or Bookmark from ANY "Sketches: Creatively Yours" sketch, and send it to me with the Sketch number used at: peteali@eastlink.ca

2. YES: You may create MORE than one entry. MAXIMUM entries: 3 (three). PLEASE email each one separately.

3. MUST indicate which sketch you used! (TY!!)

4. Indicate full name or screen name you want your creation attributed to. Include your Blog addy if you have one. Know that these WILL be posted alongside your creations at the "Creative Round-Up" unless I am advised otherwise that you prefer me NOT to post them. It's OK: in that case, we can simply attibute them to "Anonymous." :o)

5. Come by the Creative Round-Up here on our S:CY Blog on Oct 16th, leave a Comment, get some new ideas and HAVE FUN seeing what other folks are doing with S:CY's Sketches!

Remember that your participation & comments in the "Creative Round-Up" will show your interest in the "S: CY" Blog. Please remember that we have a DESIGN TEAM CALL coming up. This is a great way to demonstrate participation and interest, and it will be noticed!!!!

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News #2: DESIGN TEAM CALL!!

"Sketches: Creatively Yours" Blog http://creativelyyourssketches.blogspot.com/ is seeking a DT of 4-6 people who will serve a term of 5 months as designers/interpreters of card, layout, bookmark, tag and library pocket sketches!

Term will run from Nov 1- March 31, 2010.

[This 5 month term includes a 3 week break during the month of December, with the dates of this break TBA.]

At S: CY, we enjoy creative fun but since we are not a kit club or a SB'ing store, we cannot reward you with product. We will push the limits of your creativity and explore new ways of enjoying our hobby. Additionally, your creative work will be seen by many other designers and crafters! You’ll have great online exposure during your time on the Design Team at "Sketches: Creatively Yours." I am also willing to provide you with a WRITTEN reference with regard to the work you do for S:CY, and the type of experience you have gained here should you ever need it. Just contact me via email with your request.

DESIGN TEAM Application Deadline: October 18th – midnight, Atlantic time.

Submit your work to Ali MacDonald at peteali@eastlink.ca following the guidelines/rules below.

In order to apply, you are kindly asked to:

1. Participate: I'm looking for "positivity " and evidence that you are following the blog. (ie: commenting, mentioning S:CY on YOUR blog, using a S: CY sketch here and there and posting it and your interpretation of it on your Blog, etc...);

2. Create: Choose ANY (but just one!! LOL) Sketch from the S:CY Blog and send me your interpretation/creation using that sketch. Include your name and sketch number please.

3. Answer this question: What do you like BEST about working from scrappy sketches? (No longer than 4 sentences, thanks!)

4. Become a "Follower" of S:CY (scroll up, then look to the right at the top of the blog, & just follow the directions you will see under "Become a Follower."

All are welcome to apply regardless of location.

Here are the responsibilities of our succcessful DT applicants:

~Create scrapbook layouts, cards, bookmarks, and tags, in addition to "library pockets" from sketches provided to you by myself, or another Sketch Artist.

~There will be an opportunity to accept offers of various "special assignments."

~ Designers are expected to send in their completed work by the specified due date. [Usual workload (or fun-load! LOL, 'cause it is a LOT of fun! ) can be expected to be the interpretation of about 3-4 sketches per month.]

~Additionally, you will be expected to post comments regularly on your co-designers' work, and to visit and comment on the blogs and work of our wonderful S:CY fans and followers when they leave us a link.

~ Post on your Blog(s) about S:CY and provide a direct link so folks can come and visit us.

~ Display our blinkie (which I will provide) everywhere you are permitted, but especially on your own Blog.

~ Tell everyone you know about CY!

and... Display a positive attitude about your work. :o) :o)

Application addy: peteali@eastlink.ca

You'll be contacted by Oct 25 if you've been chosen as a new "S: CY" Design Team Member & are being offered a position!

**PLEASE NOTE:** Some Guest Designers may also be offered month-long positions at this time!!

A HUGE Thanks to all who decide to apply!! I value your efforts tremendously!

Follow all application instructions and have fun!!

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A Warm Thank You and a Hearty Welcome!

Fall is arriving with all of its' beautiful colours! This is a glorious autumn photo, taken by my Dad. The colours will intensify over the next week or so. I wish you could ALL see it! This was taken close to where my parents live on the Moose Mtn Range in Kincardine, New Brunswick, Canada.

Photo credit: Roy Grierson

As the summer truly wanes here in the Maritimes. I would like to take this opportunity to THANK our TWO very special guests for the month of September.

September 2009 "Sketches: Creatively Yours" Guest Designer Vivi Rahman

A warm thanks to "Sketches: Creatively Yours" Guest Design Team Member Vivi Rahman for her unfailing help with the S:CY Blog, and for sharing with us her truly beautiful creations. We will be seeing more of Vivi, of that I am certain. THANK YOU Vivi! Please come by and play ANYTIME!!! (((HUGZ))) to you!

September 2009 "Sketches: Creatively Yours" Guest Sketch Artist, Deanne Burton

Another big (((hug))) of thanks goes to Deanne Burton who was our S: CY Guest Sketch Artist for the month of September. I think I have an entire album full of LO's I have done with Deanne's versatile & unique sketches. I just love her free-to-create-with sketch style! So many possibilities! I interviewed Deanne when I worked at Scrapbooker's Club House as PR and Promo Director and she was our Guest Designer.... and I think it's safe to say we've been scrap-friends ever since. LOL Thank you Deanne, for so many things!!

Without further ado, I want to introduce you to our new Guest Designer.
October is going to be a fabulous month at "Sketches: Creatively Yours" because we have a 100% dedicated S: CY Blog follower and creative dynamo as a guest!

I'm SO EXCITED! Please share a "cyber pat on the back" for our October Guest Designer, MICHELLE HODGES!

WELCOME Michelle!

"Sketches: Creatively Yours" Guest Designer Michelle Hodges

Michelle's "Bio"~

Hi! I am Michelle Hodges and I live in South Texas. I have been married for 19 years and we have a four year old daughter. I’m a SAHM and I love having the opportunity to be there for our daughter. When I’m not scrapping I enjoy spending time with family, being outdoors, Church activities, and traveling. Some of our favorite outdoor activities are going to the Beach, hiking, bird watching, and driving around in the golf cart.

I started scrapbooking twelve years ago and it became my primary creative outlet while I was pregnant five years ago. It is the by far the most enjoyable craft I have been involved in.My scrapbooking style is shabby-chic, artsy, simple with clean lines and some vintage. My style changes depending on what products I’m using and the kind of project I’m working on. I feel I’m very versatile when I scrap because I enjoy creating, trying new techniques, and new projects.

Some of my favorite Scrapbook manufacturers are Sassafras Lass, Cosmo Cricket, Basic Grey, Jenni Bowlin, Graphic 45, and Webster’s!

I started participating in online scrapbooking communities about two years ago, when I was introduced to cyber crops. I am actively involved in four online communities and was chosen as Member of the Month in February and Guest Design Team Member in March for Scrappy Times. I became a Design Team member for Scrappy Times in May.

I've also had the privilege of being published four times in an ezine for the Scrapbook site Making Memories for You. In April I won the first Plum Petals flower contest at Vintage Plum for my flower design. I was invited to help out with the Design Team Members for Scrappytimes 1st Cyber Crop in April and I helped with the Scrapthat 1st Cyber Crop at the end of May. I have updated my gallery on my Blog with my recent Scrap projects.

Scrapbook sites that I've been most active in are: Scrappy Times and Scrap–Friendzy. I also participate in Challenges at Scrap Around the Clock.

I told you she was a creative Dynamo! LOL! **wink**

Here is a favourite layout of Michelle's. Below the picture, she details its' elements for us! Isn't this GORGEOUS??

"4 Months Old" LO created by October S:CY Guest Designer Michelle Hodges

Michelle writes: "This "4 months old" paper piercing LO was a recipe challenge I created for Scrap That 1st Cyber Crop. The criteria were to use paper piercing, bling, something with polka dots, and 3 buttons. I used pink cardstock, Bohemian striped paper, and the Pink flowers I cut out of SEI paper. The brown and white flowers are Prima flowers. I used Prima pearls, and the bird is also from SEI from a die cut. I made the journal box."

We began this post with Autumn-inspired colours and so we will end it that way too. Below is a bookmark that Michelle made with S:CY Special Assignment Sketch #5.

She made me proud to be a Sketch Artist when I saw this creation.

Thank You for sharing a part of your creative self with us, Michelle! It's beautiful!

Bookmark created by Michelle Hodges

~Bookmark Sketch #5 by Ali MacDonald ~ .

A warm welcome to Sketches: Creatively Yours, Michelle!

Better Late than Never!! Sketch #19!

Oops, the week got away from me. Was dealing with some issues that kept me away from my 'puter for more than a few days! So, without further ado, here are the gorgeous creations our Design Team has contributed for our Sketch this week!

Sketch #19

Sketch #19 was created for Creatively Yours by Designer Ali MacDonald

Interpretation #1 is created by Sketches: Creatively Yours Design Team Member

Ann Seleshanko

Love the mixture of patterned papers Ann used, the soft green dotted paper, and the little birdie! Super job!

Interpretation #2 is created by "Sketches Creatively Yours" Designer Andi Dickson

Andi will never forget this special occasion because she has scrapped it! And the rays of sun show what a happy day it was! Great job!

Interpretation #3 is created by S:CY Designer Robin Gibson

What beautiful Blooms!!

Have a super week everyone! And keep those layouts comin'! Yay for our awesome S: CY fans and Designers!

It's Wonderful Wednesday!!

Today I promised you a treat!

I have a wonderful Wednesday sketch to share with you. The sketch was created for Sketches: Creatively Yours by Guest Sketch Artist Deanne Burton!

Deanne's sketches always fire the imagination while allowing for tons of individual creativity. What could be better?

What can YOU create with this special sketch!?

Sketches: Creatively Yours Design Team Member Misty Miller has created an aged-effect, distressed page that perfectly explores the outdoor play of some of the "guys" in her life. Complete with handwritten journaling, inking & crumpled papers, what a treasure this is!

Thanks Misty! Love the buttons and those stars!

In the closeup, one can see how the ribbon, lace & butterfly add softness to Vivi's layout. Awesome job, Vivi!

Thanks girls! You did a smashing job! Now let's see what everyone else can create for us with Deanne Burton's awesome Wednesday Sketch!!

Special Assignment: Sketch #6!

Sketch by "Sketches: Creatively Yours" Designer, Ali MacDonald

This is a sketch for a simple card that brings along with it some fun and breezy creations from Andi, Robin and Ali!

What will YOU create with this sketch? Be sure to leave us a link in the Comments section so that we can go check out your work!!

"Sketches: Creatively Yours" Design Team Member Andi Dickson's card includes a perfectly puffy flower-centre and scallop in a colour complimented by rose and chocolate brown!

Thanks Andi for this cheery salute to our sketch this week!

This highly dimensional card created by "Sketches: Creatively Yours" Designer Robin Gibson reminded me of the rich colors we'd see in an autumn garden!

Chilli peppers anyone? Thanks Robin- I LOVE these colors!

The card made by "Yours Truly" was meant to help my youngest sister Alexandra and her new husband Cody celebrate their first anniversary!

I tucked a hidden message behind the tag for the newlyweds.

Remember that we want to see what you can create with the S:CY sketches! Be sure to post a link to your artwork so that we can go visit and leave you a comment!

As you are aware, that's how we plan to locate our next Guest Designers and new friends for our planned October 16th Creative Round-Up!!

Oh-- and stay tuned, because on Wednesday we have a very special treat for you!

Chat soon! Hope to see LOTS of links to review here in the comments section this week! And yes- you can do ANY sketch more than once! We will visit every interpretation!

Keep on creating and have a wonderful day!

On the lookout for: (Yes, we have a CALL out!)

“Sketches: Creatively Yours” Creative Round-Up Feature; plus Guest Designer search!

• Closing date for the call:
· DEADLINE is OCTOBER 11 for the Oct 16 "Creative Round-Up Feature"
· DEADLINE is 15th of each month for monthly Guest Designer search

What possibilities do you see in "Sketches: Creatively Yours" sketch posts?I’d love to check out your creations using S: CY sketches, and feature them in upcoming special posts on the blog. I’m ALSO choosing future "Guest Designers" based on scrappers' interest and participation by interpreting our Sketches!

Be SURE to leave us a Comment and a link to your S:CY Sketch creation! I’ll then visit and leave you a comment, and perhaps request your S:CY Sketch-based work for the October 16th 2009 Creative Round-Up Feature post at CY.

Additionally, I might even invite you to be a Guest Designer at CY, in which case, I'll be in further contact with you. [At present we are seeking Guest Designers for the month of October & beyond.]

I'm also on the lookout for Guest Sketch Designers, ladies! Please feel free to email me with samples of your sketch work by the 15th of each month.

All readers including those from other countries are more than welcome to share links to their work!

No prizes can be offered to readers, as we’re not affiliated with a store or business. However, your work will receive excellent exposure on our beautiful Sketch Blog when we do our "October Creative Round-Up," or invite you to fulfill a month-long "Guest Designer" position.
Questions? Please feel free to contact Ali MacDonald,@ Sketches:Creatively Yours via: peteali@eastlink.ca
Thanks for considering visiting and participating in our friendly Sketch Blog by sharing those links!!

Direct Link to S: CY’s main site: http://creativelyyourssketches.blogspot.com/

Rita's had surgery....and here is her Sketch #18 interpretation....

Sketches: Creatively Yours Design Team member Rita Barakat submitted the Layout of her "Baby Girl" (above) as her Sketch #18 interpretation a couple of days ago.

I made the decision to post it on the 17/18 as she had surgery on the 17th Sept and I wanted to be able especially to post this request for good thoughts and prayers for her recovery.

I know Rita will be back with us ASAP. For now, Rita, rest as much as you can and we shall see you soon!

Loved this layout, Rita! Your "Baby Girl" is BEAMING! Thanks for sharing it!

xoxo and Gentle ((HUGZ)) to you from Ali and the S:CY Team

Sketch #18

Sketch #18

Designed & created for S:CY by Ali MacDonald

Our first interpretation of Sketch #18 this week was created by Sketches: Creatively Yours Design Team Member Ann Seleshanko:

Ann's triumphant layout features a simple title, soft green & cream tones, memorable photos of her boys and a gorgeous, misty scenic backdrop. Her use of papers mimics the mood of the photo backgrounds and does not take away from the pride the children radiate! GREAT job!

Thanks Ann!

Ali MacDonald ("Yours Truly"), S:CY Designer created the layout below, called "BUMPER CARS" using Sketch #18 as her response to a September 14th Monday Challenge over at the Sisterhood of Scrap Forum. The challenge asked that distressing be used on a layout or card.

Ali stayed pretty true to her sketch.

The distressing component here was accomplished in 7 ways.

They are: 1- messy pen doodles & "hen-scratching," 2- black smeared ink, 3- ravelled rick-rack ends, 4- rough-edged recycled mesh pieces tucked in unexpected spots, 5- sanding of bracket prior to inking, 6- use of BasicGrey's distressed-look lettering (Basic Elements Black: BEL-083) and 7- use of faded-look patterned paper scraps (3 Bugs in a Rug "Seeing Stars" collection).

The S:CY Good News Department

Guess what?

We have TWO pieces of good news to share this morning!

First, Scrapscene, the scrapbooking world's premiere source of information announced that Vivi Rahman and Deanne Burton were fulfilling Guest Design Team Member/Guest Sketch Artist positions on our site this month. Always nice to see the names of those we know and love on Scrapscene! Thanks Angie, for telling everyone we have input and inspiration from Vivi and Deanne this month!

Secondly, I received an email from Design Team Member Andi Dickson yesterday saying that her "More Peas, Please" layout, using the 6x12" Sketch #7 by Sketch Artist Noella Arsenault, was accepted into the BasicGrey Gallery.

BRAVO ANDI!

Kudos for you, Noella, and for S:CY!

FAQ Department

QUESTION: Can I use a S:CY sketch in the completion of a Challenge on another site or forum and then post it here in the S: CY Comments section for you to consider as an entry for a Creative Guest, Guest Designer or October Creative Round-Up spot?

ANSWER: ABSOLUTELY! I'd be thrilled to have you combine an S:CY sketch with a Challenge on another site/blog/Forum whenever and wherever you wish. Just be sure to tell folks on the other Forum where you found the sketch you used. This simply means that you would include a link to S:CY when you post your Challenge creation on their site.

GREAT question- Thanks for asking!

Have a GREAT week everyone!

A quick note about timing this week!

Due to another commitment, I will be posting the Sketches: Creatively Yours inspirational Sketch and our fabulous DT interpretations on TUESDAY this week-- Look for those tomorrow, Sept 15th, 2009.

Happy scrapbooking!

xo-

Wonderful Wednesday!

I promised you all something "special" this week, didn't I?

Well, I've kept my word and right smack-dab in mid-week I have SUCH a treat to share!

It's "Wonderful Wednesday" and time to welcome my friend Deanne Burton of "Just my Sketches" as September Guest Sketch Artist here at "Sketches: Creatively Yours."

Deanne is a Mom, wife, sister, teacher, blogger, prolific cardmaker & scrapbooker. She is also a dedicated artist who has created 2 exclusive sketches for our sketch blog site this month!!

Today Deanne is sharing a card sketch with us. Isn't this great?

Sketch #1: Card

Card Sketch for S:CY (Sept 2009) by S:CY Guest Sketch Artist Deanne Burton

~~Now here are some fun card sketch interpretations from our fabulous Design Team Members~ ~

FIRST: An interpretation created by our September Guest Design Team Member, Vivi Rahman...

Isn't this exotic and beautiful? Love how Vivi has placed her butterfly so delicately on a flower!!

Next, here is a beautiful card from S:CY Design Team Member Misty Miller, whose work is soft and gentle.... and so soothing~! Makes me want to cosy up to a nice roaring fire with the warmth of a tiny kitten and a hand-crocheted afghan! Awesome job Misty!

Sketches: Creatively Yours Designer Ann Seleshanko had me giggling aloud with her interpretation of the new card sketch! Isn't this card a " hoot?" Love the greeting: such creativity. Great job Ann!

Sketches: Creatively Yours Designer Rita Barakat allows us a rich view of her love of country. The distressing here is AMAZING! I would LOVE to take a card-making class from Rita! Ever thought of teaching? I'll be first in line!

Hope you've enjoyed our cards and Deanne's sketch today! Be sure to try the sketch and leave us a link in the Comments section when you do. We'll pop by for a visit, and your work will be featured on an upcoming S:CY Creative Round-up post!

Have a GREAT DAY ladies!

A 6x12" Sketch

A unique 6 x 12" layout sketch by Artist Noella Arsenault

An AMAZINGLY versatile layout sketch created JUST for us here at S:CY!

Sketches: Creatively Yours Design Team Member Ann Seleshanko shares a warm and wonderful rendition of one of her family's Christmas traditions- a visit to Santa for her boys! It is sooooo important to believe in the poisitivity & love that Christmas brings, isn't it?!

Awesome work Ann! Those trees are a favourite part of this layout for me!

Next, S:CY Design Team Member Andi Dickson shares her nright, fun, giggle-worthy layout about little ones and food. What a sweet smile this baby has! Gotta LOVE babies, right? A beautiful photo and a beautiful layout!

Wonderful Job Andi! That colourful paper makes this LO shine like that baby-smile!!

Sketches: Creatively Yours Design Team Member Robin Gibson has created a layout celebrating her friend- a dog named Richie who is "Always loyal and true." Where would we be without our animal friends? Please remember to support your local animal shelters!

Great job Robin! Love the "paw- shaped" button cluster

Remember that we are ALWAYs on the lookout for talent to feature on our site! Check out the guidelines: CLICK ON SCRAPBOOK CALLS!

Additionally, be SURE to check out our S:CY Designers' Blogs: They are chock fulla inspiration from a variety of sources! These gals are TALENTED!!! The links to their blogs are above their creations, and also over on the right! Awesome stuff!

This week we will be featuring a special treat on Wednesday, so STAY TUNED!!!!

A Dual Announcement!

It's September 1, can you believe it?

My 4 children head back to school tomorrow after a relaxing summer filled with leisure time and LOTS of fun jumping on their new 12' trampoline! For my daughter Kate there was also lots of riding and Pony Club activities to enjoy.

FIRST: A THANK YOU!

With the advent of a brand new month, it is time to say a HUGE, WARM "thank you" to our August 2009 Guest Designer, Angie Redhead. Angie brought some extra-special creative variety to our sketch blog in terms of showing us how sketches can be used for more than scrapbooking and card-making. Exceptional ideas and creativity!

"THANK YOU Angie!"

It was a complete pleasure having you with us last month! You're such a treat to work with... Keep up the awesome job you're doing with ScrapScene- it's an amazing source of inspiration and information for scrappers everywhere! I never miss an "issue!"

September brings more extraordinary talent to Sketches:Creatively Yours!

I have some very special news to share today via a dual announcement.

We are overjoyed to have Guest Designer Vivi Rahman and Guest Sketch Artist Deanne Burton with us this month! These two women of creative vision share their love of scrappin' with us here so that we can get to know them better through their mini-bios and projects.

~ Vivi Rahman ~

Vivi is not a stranger at CY!! She has been a Guest Designer here in the past, & has designed several DT blinkies in addition to the current (and gorgeous!) header for the blog.

Welcome Vivi!

Creatively Yours September 2009 Guest Designer Vivi Rahman

Vivi told me that she lives "in Brunei, a tiny country on Borneo Island." She says that:"The weather is always warm here just like Singapore/Malaysia."

Here's the link to Vivi's Blog.

Vivi's Mini-Bio:

"I am happily married with a very supportive man and blessed with a sweet lovely daughter. I am an owl scrapper [*hoot*] because I only scrap at night when everyone else is in bed. I like mixing different kind of papers rather than sticking to one brand and I simply scrap as soon as mojo drops in hence my pages are ranging from shabby chic style to spunky looking layouts. I love challenges as it enables us to explore our ability to go as far as possible with our never ending imagination. I am pretty sure the end result would be one fabulous achievement one deserves to earn."

Vivi's fave LO:

"Photo Booth," a LO by CY September 2009 Guest Designer Vivi Rahman

Vivi's Fave Project:

"Perfect," a mini-album all about Vivi's precious daughter, Alya

Mosaic Photo of the mini-album project:

Inside views of "Perfect," a mini-album by CY-Guest Designer Vivi Rahman

I can 100% guarantee that we're going to enjoy some beautiful and inspiring work from our Guest Designer this month, so stay tuned! Again-- welcome to Sketches: Creatively Yours Vivi!

Our second announcement involves SKETCHING!

I've invited talented & prolific scrapper and Sketch Artist Deanne Burton to work with us at Sketches: Creatively Yours this month!

~ Deanne Burton ~

In addition to scrappin' and cardmaking, Deanne creates sketch designs for both cards and layouts. She's no stranger to the Sketches: CY sketch blog, having been a Guest Designer with 2 of her sisters (Carla and Susan) a few months ago. I'm delighted to have her with us.

Welcome Deanne!

Sketches: Creatively Yours September, 2009 Guest Sketch Artist: Deanne Burton

Deanne's Mini-Bio:

"My name is Deanne Burton. I'm a loving wife and mom. I am also a teacher of fantastic grade 6 kids (love 'em to pieces! Super bunch!) I live in Newfoundland, and wouldn't live in any other place in the whole wide world!

I should have said first and foremost, I AM A SCRAP ADDICT! There, I said it!

I have always been creative and have always done some sort of craft for as long as I can remember (even as a toddler!). Right from the first time I put a crayon in my hand, to now I have loved to create!

Scrapbooking allows me to do EXACTLY what I want with a picture and piece of paper! Awesome feeling!My scrapbooking is my passion, my pastime, it is ME!!

I HATE sitting with nothing to do. Idleness is just not "my thang!!!" My hands have to be doing something, so what better to put into busy hands than some great pictures, pretty papers and ribbon, brads, buttons, paint, chipboard, rubons, flowers, ink, glue dots, stamps, and scissors!!!!!!!!

I just love it, I really do!!!!!!"

Would you like to see more of Deanne's work? Here are the links to her blogs:

Am I am Scrap Addict?

Just my Sketches

Christmas Cards all Year 'Round

Sisterhood of Scrap [Challenge Blog, shared with sisters Carla and Susan]

I am a HUGE fan of Deanne's Sketches, and I am going to step outside the usual introduction-box a little bit and share with you MY favourite Sketch of Deanne's, plus a LO I created with it.

Ali's favourite "Deanne Sketch"~

Sketch by Deanne Burton, for "Sisterhood of Scrap" blog~ Dec 1, 2008

Ali's interpretation:

"Brown Eyes": A 12x12" layout by Designer Ali MacDonald based upon the above Sketch created by Sketch Artist Deanne Burton

Really looking forward to what your talents bring to us here at Sketches: Creatively Yours this September! Could it get ANY better?

Thanks Vivi and Deanne!!