Sketchy Saturday - March 29

Card Sketch:

Layout Sketch:

Until Next Time...

Happy Scrapping!

TTFN The Scrapoholic aka Jill

Sketchy Saturday - Doily & Burlap Wedding Invitations

Normally I post a card sketch, but today I wanted to share my prototypes of the popular Doily & Burlap wedding Invites. I'm making wedding Invites for my friend's wedding and she wanted this style but couldn't decide exactly from what she found on Pintrest. I made 4 different but similar "prototypes" for her to choose exactly what she wants. The hardest part was trying to figure out what size Doilies everyone was using and how exactly they where doing it, I searched high and low and couldn't find anything but great pictures of the many different styles. So, I figured stop wasting my time and just wing it. I pulled out my box of Doilies I have of all sizes and shapes! Below you will see the 4 different "Prototypes" with some sort of instructions, the best I could do with the sleep deprivation I'm suffering from because of my daily pain and this week my spring allergies have kicked in and they kicked in with a big bang! Never had allergies this bad. So, please bear with me as I'm not thinking quite clear and if my instructions don't make much sense, I'm sorry!

 

First, you need to decide on what your "card base" color will be. She wanted the Kraft color so you will see that as the "card base". There are different color doilies, not easily found but they are out there, I used white. Also, You need burlap, (which again there are different colors if you want), I used the natural (I think its natural?!). Then if you want lace you need to again pick your style, width and color. I used half inch white lace I had in my box of lace. Then there is the "string", you could use ribbon or the cotton twine I used. I used 2 different size Doilies, a 4" & an 8". Then you need to decide on the inside "insert" color, I have 3 different "colors" for my friend to choose from. Then you need to decide also on the "style" of the card. I created 2 different "styles" for her to choose from.

Card "Style" #1

 This card, i used "Gatefold" style card, with a 4" Doily and the natural color Twine with Kraft color cardstock with Turquoise cardstock as the insert (as her wedding color is turquoise) and I used the "Wood Grain" Emboss folder to emboss the two front "panel Folds" to add a bit more a "country feel".

 

To make the "Gatefold" style card you need to take your 8.5" x 5.5" cardtock and place on your "scoreboard" Lenght wise of 8.5" going across. Score at 2 1/8" 

 

Then Score a second time at 6 1/8"

Then Fold at your Score lines and the 2 panels should meet each other in the middle on the front of the card.

   

Take the 4" Doily and very carefully cut it in half. Each Side should be 2"

  

Once you have your Doily cut in half. Take Each half and place the "rounded Scallop" edge on each panel with the straight edge hanging over the folds of the card. Carefully fold the "hanging" part of the Doily around to the back of the card. I then adhered that part to the back of the card. You can see in the Picture of the back of the card above.

 

For the inside of the card I used a turquoise color cardstock cut at 3.75" x 5", layered with same size peice of vellum. This is where you print all your wedding info. As you can also, see the "panels" embossed with the "wood grain" emboss folder.

Card "Style" #2

    

            

   
This card i used a 4" x 5.5" Peice of Kraft Cardstock, wrapped with a "trimmed" 8" Doily.  With a "band of Burlap & Lace. The Burlap is about an 1" wide and 4.5" in lenght. The lace is about 1/2" wide and 4.5" in length. I layered the lace on top of the burlap and on the back I adhered the ends together. I had the lace overlap and fold under the top edge of the burlap just a smidgen to give it a bit of a clean edge. You can notice it in the 2nd picture, which is of the back of the card.

Card "Style" #3

This card is the same "style" as the Card #1 (Gatefold Card). I used Burlap to create the "band" around the card, which simply slips off with the turquoise color Tulle Bow. The Tulle I used is 6" wide and comes on this huge roll. I folded the Tulle in half to make it 3" wide. I'm not sure what the length is, I forgot to measure, sorry. I then just wrapped it around and tied a bow and then trimmed the "tails" to be even. The inside I used a 4" x 5" white cardstock, with "inked" edges using "Ocean" CTMH ink pad. I inked the edges to give it a lil Pop of color.

If you don't like how the back of these cards look with the doilies not covering the back you could easily cover it with either white or kraft (or what color your using) cardstock to give it a cleaner look. 

Card "Style" #4

   

 This card I did the same "style" as card #2. Using the 8" Doily with the 1" strip of burlap with the 1/2" white lace and the natural twine. I used turquoise color cardstock for the "insert" to give some Pop of color. This is my favorite one of the four, though I do like them all but this one just appeals to me the most. 

When she makes her final decision on which version or mix of several cards. I will post again the Final & Formal invitation.

Until Next Time...

Happy Crafting!

TTFN The Scrapoholic aka Jill

Sketchy Saturday Card Sketch Challenge

Its been a long time, too long, since I've posted a Sketch Challnge. I'm getting back into the swing of things and I will be posting Every Saturday a Card and With my friend at Scrapsome on Wed. a Layout Sketch for Inspiration or to get stuff done :) Sometimes I have a finished version that I did myself, but no gaurantees as I still have trouble scrapbooking.

I'm also, currently looking for a Design Team to help give some inspiration for my sketches. Maybe its something you'd love to be part of?!

If you make a card from the sketch below, I would LOVE to see them! Link your pictures of them by posting the link in the comment section below. :)

Card Sketch :

I made this sketch in MTC and therefore was able to have a MTC & SVG Cut file for ease of getting the card done quick and easy! The "Clover" is NOT included in the file, it is currently a freebie in my 25 Days of Freebies Series in the St. Pat's Day Series Day 2, which you can go to the post HERE

You can get the Card Cut Files HERE

Comes in both MTC & SVG Formats plus a JPEG for reference

Until Next Time...

... Happy Crafting!

TTFN Jill aka The Scrapoholic

Sketchy Saturday for June 1st

I missed posting a sketch last week. Sorry about that. The end of school year is so busy, sometimes I feel its busier than the beginning of a school year. Plus, I'm still trying to get a good schedule going and its slowly coming together with a few hiccups along the way.

The Sketch for last Saturday was also Scrapsome Design Team Challenge. Maybe, take a moment and check out some of the previous challenges, if you haven't already, and this challenge too at their Facebook Page HERE.

The Scrapbook Layout Sketch

My Layout from the Scrapbook Layout Sketch

Supplies:

Sizzix Doodle Block Alphabar Sets

Spellbinder Circles

Bazzil Cardstock Candy Apple

Bazzil Cardstock Chocolate

Bazzil Cardstock Sunshine

Bazzil Cardstock Splash

TPC Studios "Reel Me In Dad" double sided Paper

Polk Dot Green Paper

Polk Dot Blue Paper

CTMH White Daisy Ink Pad

CTMH Chocolate Ink Pad

CTMH Dutch Blue Ink Pad

CTMH Sunflower Ink Pad

Stop by Scrapsome Store and see what's she's got!  Its a brand new on-line store, so she is still growing. Have ideas of what you may like to see her carry in the store stop by her Facebook Page and post a comment :)

Until next Time...

Happy Scrappin'!

TTFN The Scrapoholic aka Jill

Sketchy Saturday

Every Saturday I post a Card and Layout Sketch for Inspiration or to get stuff done :) Sometimes I have a finished version that I did myself, but lately not so much so. 

However, If you make a layout or card from the sketches above, I would LOVE to see them! Link your pictures of them by posting the link in the comment section below. :)

Card Sketch :

Layout Sketch:

Until Next Time...

Happy Scrapping!

TTFN Jill aka The Scrapoholic

Sketchy Saturday

Here are today's Sketches:

Two Page Layout Sketch:

Card Sketch:

If you make a layout or card from the sketches above, I would LOVE to see them! Link your pictures of them by posting the link in the comment section below. :)

Until Next Time...

Happy Scrapping!

TTFN Jill aka The Scrapoholic

Sketchy Saturday

Here is Today's Sketches!

Card Sketch:

Layout Sketch:

If you make a layout or card from the sketches above, I would LOVE to see them! Link your pictures of them by posting the link in the comment section below. :)

Until Next Time...

Happy Scrapping!

TTFN Jill aka The Scrapoholic

Sketchy Saturday

If you missed the Card Sketch for Today Go to the previous post just under this one for it. Plus it includes a Freebie File for MTC or SVG and a Printable PDF! :)

Here is the Scrapbook Sketch that I thought with it being Father's Day tomorrow it would be appropriate to post a Sketch for just the occasion.

If you make a layout or card from the sketches above, I would LOVE to see them! Link your pictures of them by posting the link in the comment section below. :)

Until Next Time...

Happy Scrapping!

TTFN Jill aka The Scrapoholic

Sketchy Saturday 6-02

This Saturday's Scrapbook Layout and Card Sketches are below.

Scrapbook Sketch:

Card Sketch:

As always, I would LOVE to see if you do anything with the Sketches, post in the Linky below where it says add link here to add your link to your picture of your creation.

Until next Time...

Happy Scrapping!

TTFN Jill

Sketchy Saturday

I know its Sunday, maybe I should start calling it Sketchy Sunday. I need to get myself more organized with keeping up with my posts. Enjoy the sketches.

Scrapbook Layout Sketch:

Card Sketch:

The Card I made from the sketch for my daughter's Sweet 16

If you make a layout or card from the sketches above, I would LOVE to see them! Link your pictures of them by clicking the blue words "CLICK HERE TO ENTER" below.

Until Next Time...

Happy Scrapping!

TTFN Jill aka The Scrapoholic

Sketchy Saturday

Yes, I know its really Sunday. Happy Mother's Day to all the moms out there. Today's Sketches are a tribute for Moms :)

Scrapbook Layout Sketch

Card Sketch

Have a wonderful Day!

Until Next Time...

...Happy Crafting

TTFN Jill aka The Scrapoholic

Sketchy Saturday!

Sorry, I know today is Sunday, I've been off a day all week. Better late than never right!? :)

Scrapbook 12x12 Layout Sketch:

Card A2 (4.25 x 5.5) Sketch:

Did you notice anything about the two sketches?  I would love to see your creations inspired by my sketches, please post a direct link in the comment section. Lately, my Linky Tool will not take :(  

Thanks for stopping By and checking out my sketches. Hope to see you more often as I get back into a regular schedule.

TTFN (Ta Ta For Now) Jill AKA The Scrapoholic

Until Next Time

Happy Crafting!

Sketchy Saturday!

A Sketch is an “idea” or “inspiration” to get a layout or card done. You can turn the sketches 90* either way or 180* to get a different “look” add a little more embellishments, use different embellishments or shapes to fit your pictures.

 Below the Sketches you will find a “Sneak Peak” of the Design Team inspiration this week, below each inspiration picture is the Design Team Members name! Simply click their name to go to their blog, facebook fanpage, online gallery to see the full Inspiration.

Layout Sketch:

Card Sketch:

Design Team Inspiration:

Click on their names to go check out their inspiration they posted on their blogs. You won't be sorry you did, but if you don't you will be sorry you missed some beautiful inspiration.

Jann's Blog for some beautiful cards

Sarah's Blog for beautiful layout

Please take a moment and visit each of their Blogs/fanpages and leave them some loving words on their hard work on thier wonderful inspiration, they would love to hear from you and how you enjoy their work. Thanks.

Until Next time...

Happy Crafting!

TTFN Jill aka The Scrapoholic

Sketchy Saturday!

A Sketch is an “idea” or “inspiration” to get a layout or card done. You can turn the sketches 90* either way or 180* to get a different “look” add a little more embellishments, use different embellishments or shapes to fit your pictures.

 Below the Sketches you will find a “Sneak Peak” of the Design Team inspiration this week, below each inspiration picture is the Design Team Members name! Simply click their name to go to their blog, facebook fanpage, online gallery to see the full Inspiration.

Layout Sketch:

Card Sketch:

Design Team Inspiration:

Click on their names to go check out their inspiration they posted on their blogs

Jann's Blog

Laura's Blog

Please take a moment and visit each of their Blogs/fanpages and leave them some loving words on their hard work on thier wonderful inspiration, they would love to hear from you and how you enjoy their work. Thanks.

Until Next time...

Happy Crafting!

TTFN Jill aka The Scrapoholic