LAST SOUS sketch

Hey there friends! I hope summer is treating you all well so far!
 It is with a heavy heart that I share my layout with you all today, as it's my last post for SOUS!
After more than 5 years, the girls have decided to close the challenge site. I, along with many others, will miss it deeply!!

I want to thank Leah & Nanne for having my on their team for the past year and a half. Their support and kindness have been beyond measure and I have had an amazing  time here. The team has been wonderful to work with and I will miss being a part of this fantastic group of ladies. Thank you to all of YOU for your support and friendship!!

Take a look at the fun sketch by Nanne:

 

Here is what I created with the final sketch

 

All of my papers are from Basic Grey. The script paper is from their Capture collection. The pink & floral papers are older from my stash.

 

 

The "lovely" sticker & pennant flag stickers are also from BG's Capture collection.

The floral sticker is from Crate Paper & my glitter alphas are from American Crafts Thickers.

The wood veneer heart is from Simple Stories.

 

 

We really hope you find the time to play along with this LAST sketch with us!! Link up here so we can leave you some love!

 

Thanks for stopping by!

~Stephanie

SOUS Sketch & News

Hey y'all!
I'm here today to share my layout using the latest sketch from Stuck On U Sketches. This great sketch was created by Nanne, I am so sad to say that this will be the next to last sketch for SOUS. This site has been a wonderful point of inspiration for so many, and I have been more than lucky to design with these amazing sketches! I will definitely miss the site and the ladies that I now call friends!
Here is a look at the sketch:
 

I loved the many layers in the sketch & the "beach bum" title inspired me to create a summer page. The title comes from a line from a favorite song at the time being, "The One" from Kodaline.

 

The photo is an old one from 6 years ago at my brother's pool. I love the happiness on both the kids' faces!!

 

 

The chipboard banner is from Heidi Swapp, as is the flair button.

 

 

I hope you find the chance to play along with us this month, especially since there are only a few sketches left!! Be sure to link up here so we can see your layouts.

 

Thanks for visiting!

~Stephanie     

Patch Love

Hey y'all! Happy Thursday (it's almost the weekend)!! Today I am sharing my layout using the latest sketch from Stuck On U Sketches. The May 22 sketch was created by Leah.


Here is a look at my page:

 

I pretty much stuck to the sketch completely! I loved it and didn't feel the need to change things!

Most of my papers are older ones that I pulled from my stash, but the pink circle paper is from Bella Blvd. Sophisticates collection. 

 

 

This photo is from our annual trip to the pumpkin patch, in 2010!! My daughter loves searching for just the "right" pumpkin! The wood veneer hearts & alphas are from Studio Calico.

 

 

We hope you get a chance to play along with this awesome sketch! Link up here- we'd love to see your creations!

 

Take care!

~Stephanie

Then & Now

Hey y'all! I am here to share my latest layout using the current sketch from Stuck On U Sketches. It was created by Leah Schaeffer. Here is a look:
 
  
Isn't it so fun?! Here is what I created:

 

I started by using pink & blue watercolors on the white cardstock. I found this old picture of Leah on her toy horse from when she was 16 months old. Who knew then that she would grow up to ride live horses?!

 

 

I used a mix of journal cards, die cuts & stickers from Simple Stories I Am collection & some other stickers from Basic Grey's Capture collection.

 

 

 

I had so much fun creating this & loved doing the watercolor effects. I will definitely do it again!

 

I hope you get the chance to play along & link up with us!  

 

Thanks for stopping by!

Take care!!
~Stephanie

 

    

 

Car Lover-Pulling Out the Old!

Hi friends! It's my day to share my layout using the April 24th Stuck On U Sketches sketch created by Nanne. How awesome is this sketch?!
 
I love the versatility here &  the room for multiple photos!
Here is what I created:

 

I dug deep into my stash for this one! I knew I had some die cut patterned paper in my bin from ages ago (think 2009) that would be great for this page! The paper is from My Mind's Eye and I have been hoarding it for YEARS! The picture is also an older one, from 2010, of my son checking out a dragster at a local pumpkin patch. He was all about cars, & all vehicles for that matter, when he was little!

 

The corrugated alphas are from American Crafts, the "slow down" acetate shape is from Studio Calico & the 50c die cut is from MME.

 

 

All of the small label stickers are fro Jenni Bowlin (also year old) & the "good times" sticker is from Basic Grey.

 

 

We would love it if you played along with us! You can link up here here if you do. We love to see your creations!

Thanks for visiting & stay crafty, y'all!   

Stephanie

Nellie-SOUS Sketch

Hi y'all! Happy Thursday!! I'm popping in today amidst the busyness to share my layout using the April 10th sketch from Stuck On U Sketches. This wonderful sketch was created by the talented Nanne. Here is a look at the sketch
 
Don't you love it! All the layers & fun elements are amazing! Here is what I created:

 

I started with a sheet of white cardstock then added papers from Basic Grey's Capture collection. I also mixed in some paper from Simple Stories I Am collection. I cut a piece of patterned paper to 8x8 & then started adding layers on top of that.

 

The tags behind the speech bubble paper (from BG) at the top of the page were used to record all the nicknames we have for our dog, Nellie. The label sticker is from BG & my alphas used to spell her name are from American Crafts. The smaller alpha stickers are from Tim Holtz.

   

The "I am" stickers are from Simple Stories. I can not get enough of this collection! I placed them on top of a pink doily with a few star stickers. All products were purchased at the My Scraps & More store.    

I love the soft pastel colors here. This photo is of our sweet dog who was only 6 months old at the time. She is now 5 & is quite the moose!

 

I hope you have found some inspiration here and that you can find the chance to play along!! Link up here if you play along so we can see your creations!

 

Thanks for visiting!

~Stephanie

Good Times-SOUS Sketch

Hey y'all! Hope this Thursday finds you well (& ready for the weekend)! I know I am ready to relax this weekend & do nothing (aside from attend Ty's first baseball game-weather permitting-& Leah's end of the season gymnastics lunch)!! I am wiped out from the last few weeks & want to hang low, enjoy time together & maybe watch some movies.

Today I am sharing my layout using the latest sketch over at Stuck On U Sketches . This fun & funky sketch was created by the fabulous Leah!  



Here is what I created:

 

I used the same placement for my photo & papers as the sketch. Everything shifted to the right side of the page & I love the look! I started with a spattering of gold mist on the white cardstock.

 

 

I grabbed my Notes & Things  6x6 paper pad from Crate Paper & layered a few pieces under my photo. I decided to place a heart shaped doily under my picture to replicate the heart from the sketch.

 

 

The camera is also from Crate Paper, the Close Knit collection, as is the dimensional heart.

 

 

The feathers are from Studio Calico and the "love this" arrow is also from Crate Paper.

 

We hope you find the time to play along with this fun sketch! Link up here if  you do. We love seeing your creations!

Thanks for stopping by today!!   

 Stay crafty xo

~Stephanie

Carry Me Away-SOUS Sketch

Hey y'all! Hope this Thursday finds you well & surviving winter. We are expected to get more sleet & snow today-ugh!!

Today I want to share my latest layout using the February 27 SOUS sketch from the wonderful Nanne!
I used photos of my kids on the carousel at a local amusement park from almost four years ago! Yes they are old, but I never scrapped them & I was looking for some pictures that were NOT winter themed!!! I am so ready for Spring to get here! 
Here is a look at the fun sketch:

I went with the overall design & placement of the sketch, but I substituted a doily for the larger circle in the sketch.

 

All of my papers are from Bella Blvd. The "Carry Me Away" tag, the wooden ticket & the pink twine are from My Mind's Eye. The "Love Ya" flair & pink acrylic buttons are from Heidi Swapp. The lovely fringe trim below my pictures is from Studio Calico.

 

 

The blue feathers were an old pair of earrings that I just snipped the chain & post off of! I love repurposing & recycling household items on my projects!!  

 

 

 

Thanks for stopping by today! I hope you get a chance to play along with this fun sketch from Stuck On U Sketches!! If you do, please link up so that we can see your creations!

Have a wonderful Thursday!!

Hugs xo  

~Stephanie

Feb 13 SOUS Sketch

Hey friends! Happy Thursday. I hope y'all are staying warm. It is colder than I ever remember it being here where we are.
Today I have a layout to share that was created using the current sketch from Stuck On U Sketches which was created by the fabulous Nanne:

Here is my page

 

I used the Kiss Me collection from Bella Blvd (again) for this "sweet" page about Ty dressing up in Leah's girly accessories! I stayed pretty true to the sketch as I loved all the paper strips & the layers.

 

 

I began by adding gold mist splatters. All of my flair buttons here are from The Crafty Pickle   

 

How yummy are the papers & title strips here?! The alpha stickers are also from Bella Blvd!

 

I hand cut a medium sized heart from one of the patterned papers & fussy cut the ice cream cone from a sheet of borders & die cuts. I popped it up to give my page a little more dimension. 

 

I love this sweet boy so very much! He is a hoot & keeps us laughing!

 

Thanks for stopping by!

Have a great day & stay warm!

~Stephanie