Daily Inspiration: Layout of the Day!

These are some of the cutest Santa pictures I ever did see!  Brenda's design cleverly uses American Crafts Christmas Magic Deliver from the Flavor of the Month Kit as the base marking Santa's tracks with star stickers also from the main kit.There is so much to love about her page with the embellishment cluster, the fun bow and the focal point photograph in the circle.

The May ScrapRoom Sketch... and Winners!

You've been eyeing the sketch on the sidebar for a few days now, I'm sure.  I now declare this sketch challenge officially "open"!  This sketch is brought to you by TerryB., our Message Board Moderator, and as usual, the DT rocked the challenge:

May ScrapRoom Sketch by Terry Boyer

"Spread a Little Sunshine Wherever You Go!" by Brenda Carpenter

"We Love This Place" by Theresa Sovacool

"Splash 'n Slide!" by Melanie Call

One photo or two, right-side-up or spun upside-down, however you want to use this sketch is fine with us!   Give it a try for a chance to win a $10 gift certificate to The ScrapRoom Store.  Just link up your take on our sketch in the comments below. 

And speaking of winners...  

The March Sketch Challenge winner is Cynthia B. with this layout which documents a surprising, "awwwww"-inspiring moment aboard a cruise ship.  Love the colors of this one (and the adorable little towel animals)!

"Towel Animals Gone Wild" by Cynthia B.

Our National Scrapbooking Day winner is Rebecca Geile with this tone-on-tone celebration of her husband's birthday.  Love all those circle embellies and layers (and the dinner)!

"Birthday Fun" by Rebecca Geile

Congratulations, ladies! Please email Tammy at admin@scrap-room.com with your real name, address, and the name of the contest you won. She'll get your prize to you right away. Happy shopping! Don't forget to link up your sketch layout for your chance to win a shopping spree next month. Good luck, and have fun with it!

- Theresa/Savi

The March ScrapRoom Sketch... and February's Winner!

Another new month brings us another new sketch by Tammy!  As you can see, we think this sketch is wonderfully versatile:

March Sketch by Tammy Harp

"Fun In the Sun" by Brenda Carpenter

"You Are Loved" by Jennifer Moore

"Boys & Mom" by Melanie Call

"Lightning Storm" by Theresa Sovacool

Whether you follow the sketch exactly or just let it guide your photo placement... whether you layer on patterned papers or keep it simple ... we want to see how you've been inspired by the sketch this month!  Give it a try for a chance to win a $10 gift certificate to The ScrapRoom Store.  Just link up your take on our sketch in the comments below. 

And speaking of The ScrapRoom Store, we have a lucky winner again this month!

The February Sketch Challenge winner was randomly chosen to be Trish Alexander with this luscious, masculine layout... that makes me giggle every time I look at it!  What a priceless photo, and the pop of red is spot-on. 

Congratulations, Trish! Please email Tammy at admin@scrap-room.com with your real name, address, and the name of the contest you won. She'll get your prize to you right away. Happy shopping! Don't forget to link up your sketch layout for your chance to win a shopping spree next month. Good luck, and have fun with it!

- Theresa/Savi

February Sketch... and Our Winners!

Let me tell you... I love sketches.  And this month has to be one of my favorites.  That big title and teeny picture are a little different than what's normally in my scrapbooks, so maybe that's what made this sketch so much fun.  To me, it felt fresh and new and unique.  And what's not to love about that?

February Sketch by Tammy Harp

"Nothing Means More Than Family" by Jennifer Moore

"The Story Begins For Our Family of 4" by Melanie Call

"Everybody Wants to be a Cat" by Brenda Carpenter

"Horsin' Around" by Beth Hallgren

"My Tribe" by Tammy Harp

"To Have and To Hold" by Theresa Sovacool

It's really a fun sketch - give it a try for a chance to win a $10 gift certificate to The ScrapRoom Store.  Just link up your take on our sketch in the comments below. 

And speaking of The ScrapRoom Store, we have a few lucky winners again this month!

The January Sketch Challenge winner was randomly chosen to be Julie E with this breath-taking layout.  I love how she beautifully captured the airy softness of the dance costumes with this watercolor print paper, cloud washi, and ribbon.  And note the very clever restructuring of the BasicGrey paper from a 12x12 print to letter size!  Congratulations, Julie E!

"My Angel" by Julie E

The January Got Scraps Challenge winner was randomly chosen to be April with this darling layout.  While I do think the ink, touches of blue, and the journaling (oh, gosh *tears*) are wonderful, my favorite part is that simple yet perfect scrappy flower.  Congratulations, April!

"Our Sweet Baby" by April

scrappy flower detail *love*

Congratulations, ladies!  Please email Tammy at admin@scrap-room.com with your real name, address, and the name of the contest you won.  She'll get your prizes to you right away.  Happy shopping!  Don't forget to link up your sketch layout for your chance to win a shopping spree next month.  Good luck, and have fun with it!

- Theresa/Savi

January Sketch... and December Winners!

Here's a fresh new sketch perfect for a fresh new year!  This one comes to you from Tammy - and you'll see just how versatile it is with all the DT examples:

The ScrapRoom Sketch for January by Tammy Harp

"Today is Your Day" by Brenda Carpenter

"My Sweet Turkey" by Melanie Call

"Lunch Time at Pizza Planet" by Jennifer Moore

"Beauty and the Beast" by Beth Hallgren

"Storm Warning" by Theresa Sovacool

"Grandma's Garden" by Theresa Sovacool

Banners, tags, pockets - one page or two - one photo or many - I think you'll find lots of ways to play with this sketch this month.  Leave us a comment with a link to your layout by January 31st for a chance to win a $10 gift certificate from the TSR store - and good luck!

Last month's winner of the sketch challenge was randomly chosen to be Rebecca G with a great - and honest - layout about what happens when mom is studying.  This is real life, and I love it!  I also confess to some serious love for the title block.  Perfect use of that wooden camera!

The December Got Scraps Challenge winner was randomly chosen to be Deanna D with this beautiful framed family portrait.  Love how she overlapped those squares and added layers of eye candy.  Well done!

Congratulations, ladies!  Please email Tammy at admin@scrap-room.com with your real name, address, and the name of the contest you won.  She'll get your prizes to you right away.  Happy shopping!

- Theresa/Savi

Sneak Peek #6: Carta Bella Traditions (FOTM)

"50 Years Together" by Brenda Carpenter

"Family is at the heart of memory keeping. Document your favorite memories with the sophisticated styling of the “Traditions” collection. Rich colors and refined patterns combine in this beautiful, family-oriented compilation of papers and stickers. Traditional elements with a vintage twist make this collection perfect for your most treasured moments!"  -- Carta Bella blog

It's Card Season!

Christmas cards, winter cards, Hanukkah cards, cards as gifts, or cards just because... face it, it's the season for cards! Are you feeling slightly panicked? A little frazzled? Overwhelmed? Well, stop it. We're here to help! Every month the Design Team makes cards from every kit just for you - and this month is no exception. Find a design or three or five that you like and "cardlift" it. You'll be done with your cards in no time - and the people you give them to will truly appreciate a little handmade love in the mail or under the tree!

Jennifer Moore

Brenda Carpenter

Theresa Sovacool

Melanie Call

Aphra Bolyer

Brenda Carpenter

Theresa Sovacool

Melanie Call

Theresa Sovacool

- Theresa/Savi

December Sketch... and November Winners!

Ready for this sketch?  Aphra tossed another great one our way - we loved it and think you will, too!  (And it's a great way to use up scraps... that is... if you have any laying around!  *wink*)

Sketch by Aphra Bolyer

"Christmas Kisses" by Beth Hallgren

"Winter Beauty" by Brenda Carpenter

"Holiday Joy" by Jennifer Moore

"Family" by Melanie Call

"Made Me Smile" by Aphra Bolyer

"First Snow" by Theresa Sovacool

Whether you use one - two - three - or more photos - I think you'll find lots of ways to play with this sketch this month.  Link up what you create with Mr. Linky below by December 31st for a chance to win a $10 gift certificate from the TSR store - and good luck!

Last month's winner of the sketch challenge was randomly chosen to be Rochelle Spears with this great family portrait!  Love the double circle and the paper she chose (you better know I'm making a note of this one!)... and how perfect are those clouds?

The November Got Scraps Challenge winner was randomly chosen to be TerryB with this super sweet and simple (yet overflowing with so much goodness!) layout.  Amazing color combo, and yes, I'm stealing that.  Way to work that heart punch, TerryB!

Congratulations, ladies!  Please email Tammy at admin@scrap-room.com with your real name, address, and the name of the contest you won.  She'll get your prizes to you right away.  Happy shopping!

- Theresa/Savi