Anniversary Blog Hop at Stuck On U Sketches

If you have come here from the talented, Eli's Blog then you are on the right track. If not, please head on over to SOUS to help you on your way. 

We all hope you have been enjoying the festivities this
month while we are celebrating our 5th Anniversary!
By way of celebrating we are having one blog hop for
each challenge team this month. Today is our last hop
and we are wrapping up the hops with our
Sketch Team Blog Hop!

Our team is amazing and you'll want time to hop!
5 days should give you time to visit starting today through
Tuesday, September 30 at midnight EST.

Okay here's how our hops this month are going to work…

To be eligible for our sponsored candy
we ask you complete the hop by visiting EACH
blog, commenting and following EACH blog!

We want to thank our incredibly generous sponsor…
Creative Embellishments for their huge donation
for one of our blog hop participants!

If you JOIN in ANY of our challenges this month you eligible to win
one of our 2 incredible Grand Prizes! The more you create
and share, the more chances to win!

Fancy Pants Collection Pack

Zeus and Zoe Embellishment Collection Pack

Remember to make sure you are also following SOUS!
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Please finish at SOUS to let us know you have
completed the hop and followed the gals blogs.

Let us know if you are following on Facebook or Pinterest for extra chances to win!

Here is the sketch for today, the one that you can use if you'd like
to join us and the one that you'll be seeing used by the DT while you hop!

And here is my layout: 

So Loved Just The Way You Are

This is a picture of my grandmother, which I am so lucky to still have to have in my life. She is such a funny, feisty and strong woman. 

I used papers from a past KOTM from C'est Magnifique kit club. They are gorgeous! I also used lace and flowers from goodies at C'est Magnifique. Here are some close-ups. 

Gorgeous lace and butterflies. 

I added some modeling paste, starburst spray, and acrylic paint to the background. 

I did some hand stitching here. 

Stuck on U Sketches
Caroleanne- http://theprettypaperpatisserie.blogspot.co.uk 
Charlotte- http://scrapsational-char.blogspot.com 
Cindy- http://talkis23.blogspot.ca
Eli- http://scrap-colors.blogspot.it
Erica- http://www.mimispaperdreams.blogspot.com
Jane- http://www.scossiejane.blogspot.co.uk
Leah- http://leahschaeffer.blogspot.com 
Mayoori- http://butterfliesnbuttons.blogspot.com 
Nanne- http://nannes-creations.blogspot.com 
Neela- http://www.memorablescraps.blogspot.com 
Padni- http://www.paperflavour.com
Patricia- http://patriciaslayout.blogspot.com

Thanks for stopping by and I hope your enjoying the hop so far. 

Your next stop is to head on over to Jane's Blog and check out her amazing creations. 

Sept 12th Sketch Challenge at Stuck On U Sketches

Hi everyone! It's beginning to feel a little like fall weather here in El Paso Tx..so strange.  But I'm sure by next week we'll be in the high 90's again. So here we are, with another wonderful sketch challenge from Stuck On U Sketches. This sketch begins today and will run for the next two weeks. Make sure to stop by our blog to check out the other amazing creations by our talented design team. Also, we are currently doing a blog hop with great goodies to be won. So come on over!

And here is my layout: 

Time Flies

This is a picture of my handsome husband. He looked so deep in thought..ha. 

We took a drive into the Franklin Mountains and at the top, we parked and I took this picture of him.  It was a really great day and relaxing for the both of us. 

I used papers from a previous kit from C'est Magnifique. They are so pretty.   I misted a mask on the background paper and also did some punching around the edges here and there. 

I distressed and inked my papers and also used some burlap in the background which I had in my stash. 

The chippies were painted with chalk ink. 

I really enjoyed this sketch, it was so much fun to play with. 

Thanks for stopping by and don't forget to stop by SOUS to play along. We have a fabulous blog hop with some RAKS to be given away! 

August 29th Sketch Challenge at Stuck On U Sketches

Happy Friday everyone! We have another great sketch reveal at Stuck On U Sketches for you today. This challenge will run for the next two weeks and the sketch is really fun and super easy to follow. Below is the sketch:

And here is my layout:

Sweet

This is a layout of my beautiful grandmother and my Tia Lucy. 

Since my last layout, was a tribute to my grandpa..I thought, it's grandma's turn to light up my blog! Say cheese....and I was able to get this memorable pic of her. 

I used papers from my C'est Magnifique KOTM. And I added some blues mixed in with shades of red to pop off the page. 

I painted my chippies with gesso, glimmer mist and coated it with glossy accents. I also used a stencil in the background and traced the diamonds so you can see them better. I added flowers and butterflies. 

Thanks so much for stopping by and don't forget to check out the rest of the talented girls at our SOUS blog!! 

Stuck On U Sketches Challenge for August 15th

Hi guys!! We have an awesome sketch challenge which begins today and will run for the next two weeks.  Stop by Stuck On U Sketches and check out the design teams wonderful creations.  Here is the sketch provided:

And here is my layout: 

Love You

This is a picture of my grandfather, smiling for the camera he is so adorable. 

I used some gorgeous papers from the kaisercraft story teller collection, which I received from my C'est Magnifique KOTM. I added some chippies, ink distressed my paper and faux stitched around the page.  I used a TH stencil that I just purchased and painted with liquitex matte gel. 

I hope you enjoy and thanks for stopping by. 

Don't forget to head on over to SOUS. 

Stuck On U Sketches Aug 1st Challenge

Hi everyone! Here is another sketch challenge which begins today and will run for the next two weeks.  Come on over to SOUS and check out our amazing talent. Below is the sketch provided.

And here is my layout:

Together ~ True Love

This is a photo of my husband and I at his Hawaiian themed birthday party. We had a great time that day with tons of food, fun and family. 

I used papers from my KOTM from C'est Magnifique. I stenciled with gesso and modeling paste. I also did some hand stitching, punching and distressing. I painted my chippies from blue fern studios with chalk ink.  

I really like how this layout came out with all the layers. 

Thanks for looking and don't forget to stop by our blog to join in on the fun. 

July 18th Sketch Challenge at Stuck On U Sketches

Hi everyone! Boy it's been a crazy last few weeks. I don't know about you..but I'm so glad the weekend is finally here.
With that said..it's time for another great challenge at Stuck On U Sketches. This challenge begins July 18th and will run for the next two weeks.
Here is the lovely sketch provided and my layout.

And my layout:

Cuteness

This is such a silly pic of my cousin and myself. I used papers from the C'est Magnifique KOTM. The papers are from blue fern studios..they are gorgeous! 

I punched around the page and added some bling. I did lots of layering and distressing. I added curled up pages on the side of the pic and tons of flowers. 

I really liked how this came out. 

Hope you have a wonderful week and don't forget to stop by our blog and check out the rest of the design teams wonderful creations. 

July 4th Sketch Challenge at Stuck On U Sketches

Hi Guys and Happy 4th of July!!! We have a challenge for you that begins today and will run for the next two weeks. Come over and visit Stuck On U Sketches, check out the other amazing creations by the rest of the design team.  Below is the sketch and also my interpretation.

These Memories Will Last A Lifetime

This is a pic of my hubby, cousin and me. It was my cousins college graduation party and I just luv'd this pic of the 3 of us. 

The papers are from my C'est Magnifique KOTM. I misted the page and punched the edges. Then I added some burlap to the background and some fussy cutting pieces. I colored my chippy with acrylic ink and placed bling all around the flowers. 

TFL and have a great week! 

Don't forget to stop by SOUS. 

June 20th Sketch Challenge at Stuck On U Sketches

Hi everyone! I'm excited to post a new challenge from Stuck On U Skethes. This challenge will begin today for the next two weeks. Come on over to our blog and take a look at the other design teams wonderful creations.
Here is our sketch for this challenge:

and here is my interpretation:

3 Little Angels

This title suits the three cousins so well, we think we're angels..but maybe not?? LOL

I used papers from my C'est Magnifique KOTM. They are papers from PION design, very vintage. I added some gesso and painted around the page using a stencil. I also did some distressing and punching. I glimmer misted the page and added a doily I had in my stash. The flowers are from petaloo and from the KOTM. I just love how this layout turned out. 

Hope you stop by our blog and join in on the fun. Have a great week! 

March 23rd Sketch Challenge At Stuck On U Sketches

Hi everyone! We have another wonderful sketch challenge for you to play along with from Stuck On U Sketches. This sketch will run for two weeks, so come on over and join in on the fun!

And here is my interpretation of the sketch:

Just Adorable

First, this is a picture I took of my cousin and godson, hanging out and being silly. 

Now these papers are just awesome! They are so clean and vintage, it was hard to add pops of color. I tried to keep it neutral, to give it that romantic feel. 

Hope I did it justice. The papers are from Pion Design. I added some brads, chippies which I painted and distressed. The flowers and die cuts came with my KOTM from C'est Magnifique. I just loved this beige and simple design.  

Head on over to our blog and check out the other designers amazing creations. 

TFL and have a great week! 

May 9th Challenge at Stuck On U Sketches

Hi everyone! Today is another reveal for a great sketch at Stuck On U Sketches which will run beginning today for the next two weeks. Please head on over to our SOUS blog and check out the rest of the design teams amazing creations. Below is the sketch provided by our Leah Schaeffer.

And here is my interpretation: 

You Make Me Smile 

This is a pic of my DH while we spent time away from home for my birthday weekend. It was super chilly outside, and windy but we still had a great time. 

I used papers from my KOTM from C'est Magnifique. The papers are from a Denmark collection called the fall flea market. They are super gorgeous. The flowers are also from the kit. 

The sketch above provided lots and lots of layering which I luv to do. I also used moon shadow mist from lindy's stamp gang. I ink distressed the edges and painted the chippies with chalk ink. 

Thanks for stopping by and don't forget to visit SOUS. 

April 25th Sketch Challenge at Stuck On U Sketches

Hello Everyone. It's time again for another reveal at Stuck On U Sketches. This challenge begins April 25th and will run for the next two weeks. So come on over and take a look at the other design teams amazing creations.

And here is my interpretation of the sketch:

In Everyday Life's Beauty Is Hidden

This pic is of my darling grandmother. The papers I used are from my KOTM at Swirlydoos. I painted some of the paper with gesso and liquid pearls. I also did lots of distressing and inking around the edges. The flowers are from petaloo and prima.  

I used lots of layers and added some butterflies which I purchased on Etsy from Kay's Kreative Korner. The butterflies are really beautiful in person. 

Thanks so much for stopping by and hope you have a great day! 

April 11th Sketch Reveal at Stuck On U Sketches

Hello Everyone! Hope you've had a wonderful week. It's time again for another sketch challenge at Stuck On U Sketches which begins April 11th. Before I reveal the sketch I want to remind you all that we are having a Design Team Call.  Come over to SOUS and apply to join our wonderfully creative and super talented group.  Also, our March Blog Candy Winner is announced at our blog.

And now for the sketch reveal which was created by our lovely Nanné. 

Here is my interpretation:

Special Moments

I created this layout using my KOTM from Swirlydoos. This is a pic of my DH being silly.  I really love the pops of red all over the paper. These papers are from the Prima Red Romance collection. 

Below are some closeup pics of my layout. 

I did lots of layering, punching and ink distressing. I also used flowers that came in my kit along with chippies from my stash, which I colored with chalk ink. 

Thanks so much for stopping by and don't forget to head on over to our blog and check out the rest of the design teams wonderful creations. 

March 28th Sketch Challenge at Stuck On U Sketches

Hi everyone! Hope you all had a great week!
We have a great sketch today which will begin 03-28th and will run for the next two weeks at Stuck On U Sketches. Come on over and join the fun and a chance to win some blog candy!

Titled: Perfect

This is a layout I created using my kotm from Swirlydoos. It is a picture of my grandmother and handsome cousin. I colored my chippies with dimensional paint and distressed the edges of the paper. I also added some burlap here and there which I think went well with the flowers. 

I added some butterflies and bling. 

I hope you enjoy and don't forget to stop by SOUS and check out the rest of the design teams awesome creations! 

March 14th Sketch Challenge at Stuck On U Sketches

Hello everyone and happy Friday. It's that time again for another sketch reveal at Stuck On U Sketches. This challenge will begin today and will run for the next two weeks. Please stop by our blog and check out the amazing talent we have there, with so many wonder projects and different interpretations. This months sketch was created by one of our team leaders, Leah Schaeffer.
So, below is the sketch and some detail close-ups of my layout.

Picture This

I used my fabulous kit from C'est Magnifique KOTM club. These papers are gorgeous, some from the Blue Fern Studio Line. I did some hand stitching and also various stamping, stenciling, and distressing. 

Here are some closeups.

These gorgeous butterflies are from Kay Fatula's Etsy shop named Kay's Kreative Korner.

Thanks for stopping by and hope you have a wonderful weekend. 

Feb 28th Sketch Challenge at Stuck On U Sketches

Hi guys! It's Friday and time for another awesome challenge at Stuck On U Sketches. This sketch will run for the next two weeks beginning on Feb 28th. This sketch was created by our lovely Nanne and here it is below:

And here is my layout following the sketch provided:

You Make Me Happy

This is a pic of my hubby and I. I have a silly helmet on my head because we were riding dune buggy's on the beach. We had so much fun! 

I used papers from my C'est Magnifique kotm. I made the white/grey flowers using my rose creations die. I stamped and glimmer misted the page. I also used lots of layering, using lace from the kit and chippies. 

Below are some close-ups. 

And another

I hope you enjoyed and thanks for stopping by. 

Don't forget to stop by SOUS and check out the rest of the talented group of ladies and their work! 

February 24th Project Life Challenge at Stuck On U Sketches

Hello everyone and hope you had a great week! It's time again, for a new challenge at SOUS. For this project life challenge, the twist is to use a ~Pocket With Card~.
You may interpret this twist in any way you wish. Remember your projects can be uploaded to our blog and you have two weeks to submit an entry. Below is my PL entry:

FAMILY

These pics are of my family. Pics I took during the holidays. I used a couple of pocket filled small envelopes and included some personal notes of those days. 

I also used some papers from stash and also some cards from my Becky Higgins collection. 

Thanks for looking and I hope you can stop by our blog and check out the rest of the design teams creations. 

Feb 14th Sketch reveal at Stuck On U Sketches/Blog Hop with Scraps of Elegance/Darkness DT

If you have come here from Lisa Novogrodski's blog then you are on the right track. If not, the blog hop list is below. 

Hello everyone! Welcome to a cross promo blog hop from Stuck on U Sketches

and Scraps of Darkness and Scraps of Elegance Design Teams!

February 14-16

midnight to midnight

We've all created layouts based off our February 14th sketch

and the Scraps of Darkness teams have created theirs with the awesome kits from their shop!

And here is my layout with close up pics: 

Titled: Such A Lovely Day

This is a pic of my husband and me. In celebration of Valentine's Day I thought I'd go all mushy on you. Lol

I created this layout using papers from my C'est Magnifique KOTM. These gorgeous papers are from the the Believe line at Manor House Creations. 

Here is a closeup. I did some hand stitching, and ink distressing. I also inked and sprayed the paper with glimmer mist. 

As you know Scraps of Darkness is our sponsor for this month's

blog candy and we are so appreciative of them! 

So don't forget to join any challenge here at SOUS this month

for a chance to win that candy (click for more info)!

We are offering candy for this hop!

A collection of Basic Grey paper and embellishments! 

Blog candy winner will be announced Friday, February 21.

(sorry, North America only)

Rules for the hop

-Visit and comment on each blog

-Follow Stuck on U Sketches

-Follow Scraps of Darkness

-Return to SOUS and let us know you've completed the hop!

Blog Hop Order

Charlotte Brochu Scrapsational

Karen Zueger-Brownell Lost Coast Scrapper

Mayra Duran-Hernandez Mayra's Designs

Stephanie Eaken Bits & Pieces (& Scraps)

Bente Fegerberg Paper and Glue Heaven

 Annette Gearside moment in time

 Patricia van Gelder Patricia's layout 

Laura Gilhuly AngelScraps

Tracey Gregory A lifetime of Pages

Helen Gullett Creating Joyfully 

Connie Hall Times To Cherish

Renea Harrison Renea Bouquets

Nanne Harry  Nanne's Creations

Tracey Kelly Trace-Elementz

Julie Kight Cards By Cricut

Nicolle Kramer NicolleLovesScrapbooking

Monica Lowrance  Happy Scrappn2

Neela Nalam MemorableScraps

Rosie Neustaedter As Seen In My Scrapbook

Lisa Novogrodski Living In Color

Erica Ortiz Mimi's Paper Dreams

Wendi Robinson Scrappy Day in Paradise

Sarah Routledge -Scattered Pictures and Memories

Leah Schaeffer  http://leahschaeffer.blogspot.com

Sandi Smith Paper Memories

Jane Stirling  Scossie Jane

Caroleanne Wright The Pretty Paper Patisserie

Elisabetta Colavero Scrap-colors

Scraps of Darkness

Finish hop back at SOUS

We thank you all so much for taking the time

to join this hop and hope that you'll be provided with

a ton of incredible inspiration and lots of fun!

We would also just LOVE for you to create

a project using our sketch so if you do

make sure to come back and share that with us!

Happy Hopping friends!

Now head on over to Wendi's blog and check out her wonderful creation.