Sketch #67

Good Morning Creative Scrappers!

It's Sunday morning and time for a little inspiration! We have another fabulous reveal from our designers this morning and hopefully you'll be able to scrap a bit today. Our sketch this week is by Allison Cope and we have a talented guest who wants to share her love of scrapping with you. Scroll down to see this week's sketch, meet our guest and view our amazing reveal.

Sketch #67:

Our Guest Designer

{Yuki Shimada}

Hi, There!

I am Yuki Shimada. I live in Japan. I’ve been married for 15 years and am lucky to have 2 beautiful daughters. I’ve been scrapbooking for 3years, and now I'm seriously addicted to this fabulous hobby. I love everything about it!　 Most of all I love that I can　record our moments right now, and that can be handed down to my children and their children. Making pages is not just a hobby for me-------- it's a part of my life!!

I really love to come here every week to see awesome layouts. This site is full of imagination and inspiration! I’m so excited and honored to be a part of this fabulous site.

Just want to thank Kristine for giving me the opportunity to guest design for Creative Scrappers”

My blog : http://lovetodaybyluvbear.typepad.jp/love_today/

Yuki's Reveal with Sketch 67

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{Design Team Reveal}

Amy Gaskins


Ashley Smith


Jamie Harder


Kristine Davidson


Martha Rice


Mia Castrillo


Michelle Crawford


Tara Orr

Do you feel inspired to scrap this morning?!
Don't forget that we have monScrapbook.com as our sponsor this month
with a 25$ gift certificate to their online store!
To Win all you need to do is complete a layout from sketches 63-64-65-66
and post it in our gallery by August 31st.
A random draw will be held on September 1st from all entries received.

We also have other challenges in our forum
and a contest on September 7th hosted by our DT Tara Orr!
Hope you can join us!

Have a scrappy week!

Getting to know .. Debbie

It's Wednesday!That means one of our designs is featured with a little Q & A today!

Let's meet Debbie!

Questions to Answer ...

A Must Have Scrapbook Supply?
This would have to probably be paper! I love making my own flowers and embellishments so i think i could manage for a while with just a few sheets of pretty paper!

Funniest thing you've ever scrapbooked?
Probably my son doing his muscle pose - he kept giggling and couldnt keep a straight face. He was wanting to have a serious shot but he just couldnt do it, it ended up taking over 20 minutes for us to get one decent shot!

Who or what inspires you?
My family inspire me the most. I want to make things they are proud of and something they (and I) will love to look at again and again. Designer wise i love Nichole Heady, Dawn McVey.............lots of others too....

Do you Snack while you Scrap?
Generally not, although i am partial to cups of tea and biscuits *sshhh its a secret though*

When do you feel most creative?
Usually inspiration hits once the boys are settled down for the night. Which is why you will often find me crafting at 3am!!

Do you have a scrapbook confession?
Yes, i do sometimes just cover up mistakes instead of starting again! If something can be changed to look like something else or can be covered then why waste time and supplies to start again :) We can always have a little giggle later as we look through the layouts and point out a spelling mistake etc! lol

Favorite TV Shows?
Being in the UK im still an avid follower of The Hills (i know, i know!) The whole sunshine thing has me hooked each episode!

What's on your scrap wish list?
oooh erm everything released at each CHA for starters!! Oh or how about a plain ticket to Target and Hobby Lobby so i can stock up on goodies before they reach our shores!

Favorite Manufacters?
I don't have one favourite so would have to list Bo Bunny, Cosmo Cricket, Basic Grey, My Minds Eye......

Share with us 2 of your all-time favorite layouts--

If you'd like to see more of Debbie's work... CLICK HERE for her personal blog

Sketch #66

Good Sunday Morning to you Creative Scrappers!

I hope you feel inspired this morning and have an hour or so to enjoy our new sketch by Karan Gerber.

Sketch #66

Our Guest Designer - Elina Koutsouradi

My name is Elina Koutsouradi and I am from sunny Greece. I run a hotel in a famous Greek island, Mykonos, and every day I am trying to squeeze some time to scrap and create and that is what keeps me sane the whole summer season!!

I first came across scrapbooking 5 years ago when I bought a crafts magazine in a trip to England and it got me hooked!! I had been doing baby scrap steps since then and major steps the last two years! I get inspiration and techniques from magazines, the internet and scrap-trips, and would love to see some day Greece scrapping some more (it is not yet very popular here!).

I would describe my style as ever evolving!!! I love experimenting with all sorts of styles from shabby vintage style to really abstract and modern, I like challenging myself to adjust to the products I have in my hands and get a look that suits my esthetics.

I am extremely honored to be a part of this fantastically inspiring blog, thank you Kristine you are doing a great job!!

Elina
http://elina.typepad.com

Elina's creation with Sketch 66:


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{Design Team Reveal}

• Anna Koziarek

• Deb Harter

• Debbie Nicholas

• Hanneke Van Dalen

• JJ Sobey

• Noémi Privé

• Patti McCarthy

• Rita Vergara

That's your inspiration for this week ladies! I hope you have a fabulous Sunday and aren't being soaked by Hurricane Bill!
He's heading my way to the East Coast of Canada today!
Staying Safe and Dry!!

Happy Scrappin!
Kristine

Getting to know ... Mia

Good Morning Creative Scrappers!

I have a little Question and Answer session with our Designer Mia

Questions & Answers with Mia

What is your must have Scrapbook Supply?
Flowers!

What is the funniest thing you've ever scrapbooked?
When DD3 was 7 months old, she was calmed by the songs and mesmerized by the videos of Michael Jackson! When she would get fussy, all we need to do is put on his music and she stops crying instantly! Instead of lullabies to put her to sleep, she is rocked (pun intended) by "Rock with You" and "Billie Jean". What a funny baby!

Who or what inspires you?
My girls are what inspires me the most.
I usually scrap because I have something to say to them. Or something I want to record about them.

Do you Snack while you Scrap?
Nope. I'm too afraid to get crumbs or dirt on my pages. One time during a scrapbooking get together with friends, someone almost spilled her Coke on my stuff. I was aghast! Good thing, my papers were well kept in plastic bags then. I almost didn't speak to her again.

When do you feel most creative?
When my kids are asleep at night. That means uninterrupted scrapping.

Do you have a scrapbook confession?
I have bribed my children so as to get nice pictures for my layouts. Teeheehee!

Favorite TV Shows?
You mean aside from the Disney channel? LOL! I like watching CSI and CSI New York with my hubby. :D

What's on your scrap wish list?
I really want a Bind-It-All...

Favorite Manufacturers?
I'm starting to get hooked on Basic Grey. I used to get intimidated by their big prints but I find myself attacted to their more recent lines. Hmmm.... I think Prima would be an all-time favorite too.

Share with us 2 of your all-time favorite layouts--
Choosing just two favorite layouts is difficult! So I had to choose fast and send it right away lest I change my mind. LOL! Here are I Make Milk and Grateful Heart.

If you'd like to see more of Mia's creations please CLICK HERE to visit her personal blog

Sketch #65

Good Morning Creative Scrappers!

Oh how the long days of summer are enjoyable! So hard to get motivated at times when we're sitting enjoying some quality time with family and friends. Taking tons of photos and not having a clue where to start for a layout. Well... this is a fabulous sketch for your this week, Sketch 65 created by Deb Harter.

Sketch #65:

Our Guest Designer

{Zarah Peterson}

Hi! I'm Zarah. I'm a 30-year old Swede. Mother of two - both furry
(with a tail) and married to my soul mate Mikael.
I scrap, make cards, write, read, draw, chat with friends and spend the rest of the time watching movies
with my darling husband.

I'm a coffeeaholic, a demi-vegetarian, and a proud nerd. I have a weird
sense of humour, a big heart and a huge love of words...! ;)

I am a scrapper since late '05 and have since then developed a
"slight" obsession with this craft. It goes way beyond
being "just a hobby"! It's a way of life and creative outlet that
allows me to stay (almost) sane and that gives me so much more than I had ever dreamed of when I first started out. Not "only" is it a fun way to incorporate
words and photos into art - it's also an amazing way to meet friends all over
the world, and I am happy to say that I have gotten some new VERY close friends
because of this. (Is it just me being extremely fortunate in my encounters, or
ARE scrappers actually kinder and more compassionate, caring & generous than people in general?!)

I have been a follower of Creative Scrappers ever since the very start
and I have been inspired over and over again, so am VERY happy and proud to get
the opportunity to be a small part of it! Hopefully, I can be at least almost as
inspiring as the rest of the gals - because you know what? They all ROCK!

Thanks for having me (and for reading all of this...)!
http://zarischka2.blogspot.com/

Zarah's Reveal with Sketch 65

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{Design Team Reveal}


Amy Gaskins



Ashley Smith



Jamie Harder



Kristine Davidson



Martha Rice



Mia Castrillo



Michelle Crawford



Tara Orr



that's your inspiration for this week!

I hope you feel a bit inspired this Sunday Morning!
We have an amazing sponsor monScrapbook.com this month
with a 25$ gift certificate to their online store!
To Win all you need to do is complete a layout and post it in our gallery!
A random draw will be held at the end of the month.

We also have other challenges in our forum and a contest on September 7th hosted by our DT Tara Orr! Hope you can join us!

Have a scrappy week!

Getting to know ... Tara

It's Wednesday and that means we have a designer to be featured!

This week we have a little Q & A with Tara Orr.


Questions to answer...

What is a Must Have Scrapbook Supply?
Making Memories Edge Distresser!!

The Funniest thing you've ever scrapbooked?
Probably a layout of my 3 kids making their silliest faces when I specifically asked them to give me their best 'cheese' smiles

Who or what inspires you?
Great Photos (of my 3 kids mostly) and amazing patterned papers

Do you Snack while you Scrap?
yup - chocolate bridge mixture and white wine

When do you feel most creative?
At night once my kids are in bed for the night - this doesn't normally happen until 11pm onwards...

Do you have a scrapbook confession?
I Need to distress and/or ink almost everything!! Just looks unfinished to me if I don't!!

Favorite TV Shows?
TV??? Don't watch hardly ever now - would rather scrapbook (LOL)! I was once a fan of The Office and Hell's Kitchen!

What's on your scrap wish list?
glimmer mist (never tried it)
fancy border punch
new die cut papers - can never have enough
new prima branches
new camera (that's scrap related right???)

Favorite Manufacturers?
My Mind's Eye, Basic Grey, K & Co

Share with us 2 of your all-time favorite layouts--

To view more of Tara's amazing pages please CLICK HERE to visit her personal blog