crafty sketches

Winning Layout for January

2012-02-10T00:00:00.010+10:00

Today I have the pleasure of announcing the winner

for the January sketch

Heartiest Congratulations go to:

NICOLE DOIRON

Love how you took the sketch that bit further & created a double LO Nicole

Nicole, please email me your address

so your prize can be arranged and posted...

Thankyou to all who submitted ..

We really appreciate seeing the individual takes on the sketches ...

Cheers for now

Annette & the Design Team

February Crafty Sketch

2012-02-01T10:57:00.001+10:00

1st of February reveal day for a new sketch ...

Before I do the reveal I have a two sad farewells ..

to Eve Sheppard & Aki Iiumana

On behalf of the team I wish you both every success in your new ventures

both personal and artistic,

We thank you sincerely for your support & encouragement throughout your term.

new member to welcome

We are delighted to welcome to 'Crafty Sketches' team

the talented scrapper

Nicole Knopke

now to the sketch designed by AMG ( that's me)


STEALTH by Julianne McKenna deLumen

PARADISE FOUND by Narelle Riley

SCHOOL FRIENDS by Annette Gearside


OUR CRAZY DAISY by Kim Kendall

TOWER BRIDGE by Kirsten Michelsen

TOO OLD !! NEVER by Nicole Knopke

I think you will agree the team has once again excelled themselves

it honestly never ceases to amaze the the diversification of takes on the same sketch

thankyou team ... you are fantastic

Thank you all for calling in ....
It is now your turn! Can't wait to see what you create! ...

Why not invite your friends to join in the fun ...
Please link up with Mr Linky to share your take with us......
for a chance to win a gift pack

&
as an added bonus
the winner will be a guest designer
for the month of March

Happy Scrapping !!!

Cheers for now
Annette & the Design Team

AND the Winner is...

2012-01-13T16:40:00.000+10:00

After much deliberation I have the pleasure of announcing the winner

for the December sketch our congratulations go to:

TRACY

Tracy, please email me your addy so your prize can be arranged and sent ....

Thankyou to all who submitted ..

We really appreciate seeing the individual takes on the sketches ...

Cheers for now

Annette & the Design Team

Happy New Year & January Sketch

2012-01-02T11:29:00.002+10:00

I would like to take this opportunity on behalf of myself & the team to wish you great tidings for throughout the coming year

We thankyou for your ongoing support and we look forward to a super creative year

& so to our first sketch for 2012

by our Guest Designer for January

Nadia Cannizzo

Brownie by Aki Iiumana

Graduation Day by Annette Gearside

Karavan by Kirsten Michelsen

Oh Happy Day by Narelle Riley

You Colour My World by Kim Kendell

to Awake by Julianne Mckenna de Lumen

I'm sure you will agree the team & our guest have created fantastic takes on the sketch for this month

Thank you all for calling in ....
It is now your turn! Can't wait to see what you create! ...

Why not invite your friends to join in the fun ...
Please link up with Mr Linky to share your take with us......
for a chance to win a prize from our wonderful sponsors
&
as an added bonus
the winner will be a guest designer
for the month of February

Happy Scrapping !!!

Cheers for now
Annette & the Design Team

November Winner is......

2011-12-17T14:22:00.000+10:00

Been away on holiday arrived back 3 hours ago

& discovered my pre-post didn't work

I couldn't believe it !!!!!!

.. all I can say is .. so sorry ...

With all the wonderful entries for the November sketch it was really difficult to come up with a winner .... Thankyou to all who submitted ..

We really appreciate seeing the individual takes on the sketches ...

so enough prattle ...

the winner is & our congratulations go to ....

Nadia Cannizzo

please email me your address so your prize can be sent

Cheers for now

Annette & the Design Team

December Sketch

2011-12-01T00:01:00.003+10:00

Here we are counting down the days till Christmas ....

25days to go ......

This month we have a great sketch

designed by DT member Kim Kendall

The talented team never cease to amaze me with their takes on the sketches

...... thankyou ladies ... you rock ....

WISHES by Kim Kendell

FLOWER CHILD by Narelle Riley


PROUD DADDY by Julianne McKenna de Lumen

CELEBRATE 18 by Annette Gearside

SWOOSH card by Aki Iiumana

HALLOWEEN by Kirsten Michelsen

UNIQUE by Ann Murray Guest Designer for December

Thank you all for calling in ....
It is now your turn! Can't wait to see what you create! ...

Cheers for now
Annette & the Design Team

winner for October

2011-11-20T22:59:00.002+10:00

My humblest apologies for the delay in announcing the winner
it has been a very busy time in my house ...

Our heartiest congratulations go to

ANN MURPHY

for her very sweet page titled

GiGGLE

submitted for the October Challenge

Ann , you are our Guest Designer for December,

please email your addy to me so the sketch & your prize can be sent

Thankyou all who took up the challenge,

we love seeing all your fabulous interpretations of the sketch

Cheers for now

Annette & the Design Team

November sketch

2011-11-01T15:51:00.001+10:00

Another month flies by leading us at roller coaster speed towards Christmas

It is definitely scary to those of us that are not organized .... pick me as one !!!

here is a lovely sketch designed by our DT member
Aki Iiumana
to set your creative juices going

The design team have shown their diverse talents & shown a variety of ways to use this sketch

I love the emails coming through to show what the ladies have done with the sketch

and am amazed at their takes..

Thankyou ladies

so without anymore waffle from me

Mumma's Shoes by Aki Iiumana


Cuteness by our Guest Designer for November Kylie Symons

Be Strong & Courageous by Narelle Riley


Live Life by Kim Kendell

Friendship by Eve Shepphard


This Girl by Julianne McKenna DeLumen


Levende statue by Kirsten Michelsen

School Friends by Annette Gearside

Thank you all for popping by......

now it's your turn! Can't wait to see what you create! ...

Invite your friends to join in the fun ...
Please link up with Mr Linky to share your take with us......
for a chance to win a prize from our wonderful sponsors
&
as an added bonus
the winner will be a guest designer
for the month December

Cheers for now
Annette & the Design Team

Winner for September

2011-10-10T13:14:00.001+10:00

Our heartiest congratulations go to

KYLIE SYMONS

for her very creative sports page LO titled

'Time 2 Play'

submitted for the September Challenge

Kylie, you are our Guest Designer for November

please email your addy to me so the sketch & your prize can be sent

Thankyou all who played along it is great to see all your fabulous interpretations of the sketch

Cheers for now

Annette & the Design Team

October 1st Sketch

2011-10-01T19:30:00.001+10:00

here it is the first day of the month

reveal day

the designer of this months sketch is DT member Narelle Riley

it is a great sketch

& my terrific design team have created stunning interpretations

including JEN FAWKES our guest designer for October

thank you so so much ladies

you definitely rock !!!


MY BOY ...... Narelle Riley


ON THE GO .... GDT Jen Fawkes

10 Y.O. ........ July Gaceta


9 MONTHS ... Aki Iimuna


LIVE LOVE LAUGH ..... Kim Kendell


SPECIAL BOY ...... Eve Sheppard

LOVELY .... Annette Gearside

CUTE but CRAZY ..... Julianne McKenna DeLumen

I am sure you will agree they are inspiring takes on the sketch

Thank you all for popping by......

now it's your turn! Can't wait to see what you create! ...

Cheers for now
Annette & the Design Team

and the winner is ....

2011-09-12T10:45:00.000+10:00

Our heartiest congratulations go to

JEN FAWKES

for her terrific LO titled

'My Boys'

submitted for the August Challenge

Jen, you are our Guest Designer for October

please email your addy to me so the sketch & your prize can be sent

Thankyou all who played along it is great to see all your fabulous interpretations of the sketch

Cheers for now

Annette & the Design Team

September Sketch

2011-09-01T00:01:00.010+10:00

I just love the first day of the month

it's reveal day

the designer of this months sketch is DT member July Gaceta

and once again the terrific design team have stunning interpretations of the sketch

thank you so so much ladies

you rock !!!

Leap of Faith by July Gaceta


Dare to Dream by Kim Kendell


Soul Mates by Narelle Riley


Walk in the Park by Kirsten Michelsen


She by Eve Sheppard


Be Together by Aki Limuna


Hand Made by Julianne McKenna De Lumen Party Time by Annette Gearside

I am sure you will agree they are inspiring takes on the sketch

Thank you all for popping by......
now it's your turn! Can't wait to see what you create! ...
Please link up with Mr Linky to share your take with us......
for a chance to win a prize from our wonderful sponsors
&
as an added bonus
the winner will be a guest designer
for the month following your winning selection

Cheers for now
Annette & the Design Team

and the winner is ....

2011-08-13T15:14:00.000+10:00

Our heartiest congratulations go to

Holly Connors aka Harmony Sweetpea

for her terrific LO titled

THROUGHCARE

submitted for the July Challenge

Holly please email your addy to me so your prize can be sent

Thankyou all who played along it is great to see all your fabulous interpretations of the sketch

Cheers for now

Annette & the Design Team

August Sketch

2011-08-01T20:46:00.017+10:00

The first day of August ...

reveal day for this month's challenge ....
once again the design team have blown me away with their stunning layouts ..
thank you ladies ..

you are truly awesome
This month's sketch was designed by the lovely Kirsten Michelsen

Kirsten Michelsen

Aki Iinuma

Eve Sheppard

Julianne McKenna de Lumen

July Gaceta

Kim Kendell
Annette Gearside

Narelle Riley

Cheers for now
Annette & the Design Team

and the winner is ....

2011-07-13T22:53:00.001+10:00

Late again ...

I cannot believe I did it again this month .... so sorry

Heartiest congratulations to ....

Sue Franin ...

for your beautiful take on the June sketch

a truly striking interpretation

please email your addy so as your prize can be sent

Cheers for now

Annette & the Design Team

Sketch for July 2011

2011-07-01T19:34:00.017+10:00

What an incredible month June was ...

it has passed by so quickly ...

already it's reveal day at

Crafty Sketches for July

I wish to thank my fantastic DT for their inspirational takes on Julianne's Sketch

Thank you so so much girls ....

So without further ado ... here it is ....
July's Sketch
designed by Jules 'the bling princess'....

So now without further ado let's see what the designers have done with this great sketch, starting with our Sketch Designer:

Living Life & Having Fun by Julianne McKenna De-Lumen

Christmas is Here by Eve Sheppard Two Gorgeous Chicks by Narelle Riley

Scrap Friends by Kim Kendell

Alsace by Kirsten Michelsen

Happy Birthday by Aki Limuna

It's Party Time by Annette

Thank you all for popping by...... now it's your turn! Can't wait to see what you create! ... Please link up with Mr Linky to share your take with us......

Cheers for now
Annette & the Design Team

and the winner is

2011-06-13T21:33:00.000+10:00

It was fantastic to see the beautiful LOs created for May's sketch

thankyou for taking part in the challenge, your support is very much appreciated ....

the winner for May is ....

Congratulations to CeceliaB for her very feminine page titled 'Nana & Me'

Cecelia, please email me at craftysketches@gmail.com

with your address so your prize can be forwarded

We, the creative team, wish all our blog visitors 'happy scrapping'

bye for now

Annette

Crafty Sketch for June

2011-06-01T00:01:00.005+10:00

Well here we are first day of winter & halfway through the year ....I feel the weeks are flying by so so fast I can't keep up ... I'm sure I'm not the only one ....

Thankyou to all who participated last month ... we would be delighted for you to return & play with our ..........

Sketch for June

which was designed by the lovely Eve ... terrific sketch open to many different interpretations as displayed by the very talented design team..... they never cease to amaze me with their terrific layouts ...

by Eve Sheppard

Tunisian Souvenirs by Kirsten Michelsen

First Taste of Starbucks by Aki Iiumana

Pretty Pose by Julianne McKenna

Training by Kim Kendall

King of the Jungle by Narelle Riley

Memories by Annette Gearside

Thank you all for popping by...... Hopefully the sketch & layouts have inspired you to create ... we would love for you to link up with Mr Linky to share your take with us......

Cheers for now

Annette & the Design Team

and the winner is

2011-05-11T14:25:00.000+10:00

It was fantastic to see all the beautiful LO creations submitted for April's sketch

thankyou for taking part in the challenge, your support is very much appreciated ....

the winner for April is ....

heartiest Congratulations to:

Tamara Roach for her 8.5" x 11 LO titled

'Mało Roman i Duży Roman' which translates to 'BIG Roman and Little Roman'

Tamara, please email me at craftysketches@gmail.com

with your address so your prize can be forwarded

We, the creative team, wish all our blog visitors 'happy scrapping'

bye for now

Annette

Crafty Sketch for May

2011-05-01T00:01:00.002+10:00

Our sketch for this month was specially designed for the new Design Team by the talented Ness of CraftyNess

such a beautiful sketch to play with ..... thankyou Ness

I was blown away by the absolutely stunning work by the Team ....
Wow girls you rock!!!!


U2 by Kim Kendell

Icecream by Aki Iinuma.


Love by Julianne McKenna-De Lumen


Thank Heaven by Eve Sheppard


My Wonderful Dad by Kirsten Michelsen

Swing High by Narelle Riley

Everyday by July Gaceta

Sarah's Mum by Annette Gearside

Thank you all for popping by...... Hopefully these layouts and the sketch have inspired you to create ... we would love for you to link up with Mr Linky to share your take with us......
Cheers for now
Annette & the Design Team

The Time has Come

2011-04-30T00:01:00.001+10:00

I'm am so excited to introduce a fantastic team of designers who will be sharing their talents with you for the next 9 months .....

"Hi .... I am Kim Kendell and have been scrapping for over 7 years now I am
addicted to paper and what you can do with. I love doing sketches as they
offer some amazing ideas. I look forward to inspiring you with my work. http://heirloomscrapbooking.blogspot.com/

I’m Julianne McKenna-De Lumen (otherwise known as Jules, The Bling Princess). I live in sunny Brisbane, Australia. I am married to Antonio, and we have two darling daughters, Malayla and Keana. Fortunately, they love being in front of the camera and are both willing subjects for my endless photos and scrapbooking. You will find them featured in most of my layouts (along with my two cats - Othello and Jellybean). I have been published numerous times in Scrapbooking Memories and Scrapbook Creations.

I love to design with beautiful, quality products that are versatile and unique. I have a very identifiable scrapping style - romantic, beautiful, bright and girly. And my focus is on the details. I don't feel a page is finished without those all important details. There are a few techniques/products that can be found on most of my layouts “bling, glimmermist, sewing, masking tape and flowers.

In addition to scrapbooking, I am a gym junkie, bookworm, karate student, movie lover, traveller, and wannabe photographer. I will also admit to being an organizing diva and Twilight addict.

http://julestheblingprincess.blogspot.com/

Hi girls, my name is Eve Sheppard I live in the seaside town of Nowra on the NSW south coast of Australia and I am a mum of 5 wonderful kidlets.
I have been involved in a wide variety of crafts over the years from painting to knitting, and dressmaking just to name a few; 2001 I discovered scrap booking in 2001 and I have not looked back.
My kids are the main subject of my layouts, I also enjoy card making as well ...
I look forward to working with this great group of fellow designers.

http://craftysecrets.blogspot.com/

My name is Aki Iinuma. I live in Tokyo, Japan.
I work full time at a software company.
I like to collect vintage items such as lace, sewing patterns and postage stamps to incorporate into my layouts.
My scrapbooking subjects are mainly my children - Yae (3) and Zen (5 months).
When I scrapbook, I love to coordinate many pieces of paper from different manufacturers.
And machine stitching is also what I love to do on my layouts.
I'm so excited to be a part of such a great DT.

http://kawaiisb.blogspot.com/

Hi everyone! I’m Narelle Riley, known to my friends as "Relsi", from Sunbury, Victoria.
I am particularly thrilled to be selected for the Crafty sketches Design Team as I love to use sketches! Most of LOs start with a sketch (although the end product often looks nothing like the original sketch!). I have been scrapping for about 6 years now and the main theme of my pages are my family (DH, DS 13 and DD 10), and our adventures! We love to travel with our campervan and have just come back from 2 weeks in Tasmania where I took in excess of 2100 photos! I guess you could say photography is a hobby of mine too!
I've dabbled in lots of crafts over the years and prior to scrap booking I loved to do cross-stitch. I completed lots of lovely pieces, but found the framing costs very expensive! Now my embroidery threads get used on my Layouts instead!

- http://scrapperazzi.blogspot.com/

I’m Kirsten Michelson and I live in the western part of Denmark. I’m happily married
to Bernd, and we have two adult children. Scrapbooking has been my great
passion during the last 6 years and today I can’t live without spending time
on the most wonderful hobby. I love scrapbooking because I’m able to combine
thing that I love to do; photographing, travelling and being creative.
I have no grandchildren so far, so I’m often making pages from our vacations
and field trips, our wonderful dog Caesar and my daily life. To me
scrapbooking is a matter of maintaining the special moments, and I don’t
necessarily make layouts with beautiful portraits and so on.
It’s very important to me to catch the colors and atmosphere in the picture
when I’m creating a layout, that’s why I can’t say that I have a specific style.
IRL I’m a fulltime medical secretary at the hospital here in Esbjerg, Denmark

Danish site: http://kimicsscrapbooking.blogspot.com/

English site: http://kimics.blogspot.com/

I'm July Gaceta from Philippines. I started traditional scrapbooking in 2008 when I wanted to document my 10-year marriage. I wanted to make a mini album for all travel photos we have collected. Since then I was hooked. I love the creative process of scrapbooking. My scrapbook style is mostly freestyle, I love misting, cutting, flowers and ribbons. I get my inspiration mostly in the papers and the materials I worked on. It’s an honor and pleasure for me that I'm able to share my passion, the newly learned techniques and discoveries by mistake with my fellow scrap bookers who also share the same passion on this craft. Thanks for the opportunity of sharing my work with you. My blog is http://julysweetescape.blogspot.com

Hello... my name is Annette, I live in Brisbane, Queensland Australia...
I have a wonderful supportive husband of 31 years, married adult children & 6 grandchildren ,This wonderful passion, craft, past-time was introduced to me about 8 years ago..
I have played in many types of craft, from ceramics to embroidery,

however its scrapping that has captured me, LOL!!!

.... I play with paper most days LOL!!!
I enjoy all aspects of the scrapping... layouts, multimedia and cards...

and most of all the great friends I have made through this craft

http://annette-momentintime.blogspot.com/

I thank each & every person who applied for a spot on the DT ..

So much talent it was so difficult to choose ....I wanted to say yes to all ...

however I couldn't !!!!!

To the new team I say thankyou for your enthusiasm & encouragement ...

I know we are going to have a fab time together ....

Cheers for now

Annette

How Exciting

2011-04-29T10:19:00.001+10:00

We are nearly to the reveal of the new design team .....
however today I would make a special mention of my sponsors ... I am delighted to announce we now have four sponsors, who on a rotating basis will be sending out a gift pack to the winners of the monthly challenges.
A Huge thankyou goes to :

Ness from Scrap with V
Eve from Scrapbudz, Scrapbook Boutique
Sharynne from Brittianannalee Stamp & Scrap
Julie from A2Z Scraplets

Please pop over to their respective sites & have a shop around, you will be made most welcome & don't be afraid to take up their monthly challenges ..
That's the first part of my news ... stay tuned there is more to come
Cheers for now
Annette
*PS do you like the new look ????

Winner for March

2011-04-15T22:55:00.000+10:00

I wish to thank all who participated in the March Challenge,
all of your LOs are fantastic & it was very tough
to make a decision on who should get the prize ...
however the choice has been made & I would like to send heartiest
CONGRATULATIONS to ......
Leonie Neal -Dawson .....
Leonie we loved not only your take on the sketch
that cake is an awesome work of art !!!!!!

Leonie please email me at craftysketches@gmail.com with your postal addy so your prize can be sent to you ....
Cheers for now
Annette & the Design Team

Today is a big Day

2011-04-01T21:07:00.002+10:00

Today... sadly I say farewell to 3 members of the Crafty Sketches team:

Jodi Dolbel, Wendy Gaskin & Kylie Howland.....

It is very hard to say goodbye however I understand life is taking them in other directions & I wish them every success in all their future ventures. Jodi, Wendy & Kylie, your friendship, support & encouragement has been absolutely invaluable. THANKYOU so much my talented friends.

Today... I announce Crafty Sketches is looking for 5 new designers to join the team for a 9 month term.

To apply:

Please email craftysketches@gmail.com with your name, blog address,any other DTs you are a part of, and attach 3-4 of your favorite projects. All experience levels are encouraged to apply! Please write DT application in the subject line.

Applications will close at midnight April 15th, notification to successful applicants will be on April 18th, your first LO after selection will be due on April 25th.

As a team member you will be required to:

1. Personally design a sketch either digitally or hand drawn on a roster basis.

2. On the month of your sketch you will assist in selecting the winner from the LOs submitted.

3. Promote Crafty Sketches on your blog & attach the blinkie supplied.

4. email to Crafty Sketches your take on the sketch by the 25th of the month.

5. Visit the personal blogs of all who participate in the challenge & leave some loving ..

who doesn't love a bit of lovin'.....
Crafty Sketches is a non profit blog where your designs will be published to inspire our readers to create.
I look forward to hearing from all who are interested in being a member of the team.

And now the sketch for April ... a terrific sketch from Kylie ....

Today... I welcome our talented Guest Designer ... Eve Sheppard ....
Eve owns Scrapbudz Scrapbook Boutique and is a current sponsor of Crafty Sketches ....

Eve Sheppard -'Charmer'

Creative Team members have created these wonderful layouts to share :
Kim Kendall - 'Lacey'

Kylie Howland -'Love You'

Annette Gearside- 'Fair of Face' --- 8.5x11

The team & I would be delighted if you would come join us this month , create your take on this great sketch and share with us by linking with Mr Linky below
Entries close midnight 31st March.
Have fun & happy scrapping
Annette & the Creative Team

Winner of February Sketch

2011-03-13T21:50:00.001+10:00

Firstly, thankyou to all who uploaded their wonderful takes to the sketch for February ... and a warm welcome to the first timers.. there were some awesome layouts which made it very hard to select a winner ... however it's done

our winner is & heartiest congratulations go to

Narelle Riley

for her beautiful layout titled:

"to the moon and back"

Narelle, please email me at craftysketches@gmail.com

with your address so your prize can be forwarded

We, the creative team, wish all our blog visitors 'happy scrapping'

bye for now

Annette

Sketch for March

2011-03-01T21:25:00.008+10:00

the first day of Autumn .... am looking forward to some cooler nights ...
This month we have a lovely sketch by Kim Kendall .... it is open to much interpretation
Creative Team members have created these wonderful layouts to share :
Kim Kendall- Journey
Jodi Dolbel -- Aussie Aussie Aussie
Annette Gearside ( moi) ---- My Cousin -- 8.5 x 11

The team & I would be delighted if you would come join us this month , create your take on this great sketch and share with us by linking with Mr Linky below
Entries close midnight 31st March.
Have fun & happy scrapping
Annette & the Creative Team

Winner for January

2011-02-15T20:04:00.003+10:00

Our congratulations to ......
Julene Matthews
your fantastic layout titled
'Lest we Forget'
is the winner of January sketch challenge. Julene could you please email me here with your contact details so your prize can be posted to you ...
Thankyou to all who submitted their takes on the sketch. We, the creative team, look forward to seeing more of your work
bye for now

Annette & Creative Team of Crafty Sketches ....

FEBRUARY SKETCH

2011-02-01T08:23:00.002+10:00

here it is the 1st of February .. already... the weeks are just flying by !!!
Today we reveal our sketch for this month designed by CT member Jodi Dolbel,
the clean lines of this sketch gives you heaps of leeway to create in your own style
The Creative Team have created some beautiful inspirational examples ...
we hope you enjoy making this sketch your own ...

'Daddy's little Girl ' by Jodi Dolbel

'10' by Kylie Howland

'Only You ' by Kim Kendell

'Love' by Annette Gearside

We would be delighted if you would play along,

Remember a sketch is just a starting point. Feel free to rotate or flip the sketch to make the sketch work for you.
Link through Mr Linky to share .....
have fun,
Happy scrapping
Annette & the team ....

HOUSE-KEEPING

2011-02-01T00:40:00.004+10:00

Please accept my apologies for not publishing the winners of the Crafty Sketch for November & December.... due to family commitments I completely overlooked my commitment to the blog which was very remiss of me ...

I thank all who submitted .. your layouts are fantastic ... I so look forward to seeing more of your creations ....

without further ado ..... the winner for NOVEMBER is :

Meeting Santa by Lana

Congratulations Lana, we loved your interpretation & that tree with it's blossoms

please Email me with your particulars so your prize can be posted

Winner for DECEMBER is:

"Cake" by Kylie

Congratulations Kylie, the judges loved your take on the sketch & the colour combo

Please email me Kylie claim your gift

Cheers for now

Annette X:)

Sketch for January

2011-01-01T15:26:00.007+10:00

To all the followers of Crafty Sketches ... we wish you a very happy New Year.... we thank you for your support & for sharing your creativity with us in 2010 and look forward to seeing your layouts throughout 2011....
Here is our first sketch for the New Year .... designed for us by Wendy Gaskin ...

Creative Team designs:
Snake Handler by Wendy Gaskin
Hidden Bay by Kim Kendell :
Stu by Jodi Dolbel:
Perfect 19 by Annette Gearside
Discover by Kylie Howland

We would be delighted if you would play along, create a Lo based on the sketch
Remember a sketch is just a starting point. Feel free to rotate or flip the sketch to make the sketch work for you.
Link through Mr Linky to share .....
have fun,
Happy scrapping
Annette & the team ....

Sketch for December

2010-12-01T21:07:00.001+10:00

1st day of December, 1st day of Summer, 24 days till Christmas and time to reveal the new sketch .....
It was my turn to design & this is what I came up with ....

and here are the LOs from the talented ladies on the Crafty Sketches Creative Team ....

'A Special Time' by designer Jodi Dolbel

"Sparkle" by designer Wendy Gaskin

" Girls Night Out" by designer Kylie Howland

" Cousin Stevie" an 8.5 x 11 layout by Annette Gearside

Takes on sketches never cease to amaze me as all interpretations are so different....... why not take some time out from the busyness of the Christmas season and create a LO from this sketch......... upload your takes through Mr Linky to share......
Have Fun & Happy Scrapping
Annette & the Creative Team

I'm Late I'm Late

2010-11-10T16:27:00.000+10:00

I am so sorry I'm so so late in announcing the winner of October's sketch... I have a fairly good excuse I was in Sydney visiting my DS & DIL ... had a wonderful time even though it rained nearly every day LOL
so without further ado ....... drum roll...... my congratulations go to
Karen B.
for her layout titled "SWIM"..... thanks for taking part Karen,
I look forward to seeing more of your work on Crafty Sketches....
To claim your prize donated by our sponsor for October, the lovely Eve at Scrapbudz , Scrapbook Boutique please email me at craftysketches @gmail.com

Its November...

2010-11-01T07:55:00.005+10:00

& that means a new sketch!!

Here is it...

& remember the sketch is your guide & open to your interpretation!!!

So get 'crafty' & have a go.

Here is what a lovely CT got up to with the sketch...

Annette...

Kim...

Wendy...

Jodie

&
Me...(Kylie)

well I just couldn't decide which way to go...so you got all three :0)

Link your LO by the end of November to be in the running for a fabulous prize!
Donated this month by the lovely
Eve from Scrapbudz, Scrapbook Boutique.

Can't wait to see your LO's!
Happy Scrappin
from
Kylie & all the Crafty Sketches girls...Annette, Kim, Jodie, Wendy
to share your layouts link here on to Mr Linkie

the winner is

2010-10-05T22:08:00.003+10:00

I apologise for my delay in announcing the winner for our September Sketch designed by Jodi Dolbel ... I thank all who took up the challenge and submitted their fantastic LOs
it was a difficult decision ... the votes are in and the page selected is :
'Muffin Around' created by KIM A .....
Congratulations Kim on your terrific LO ... please email me at craftysketches@gmail.com
so I can inform you how to claim your prize
thankyou again one & all, looking forward to seeing your creations for the October Sketch
love Annette xx

Farewells & Welcomes

2010-10-01T17:11:00.000+10:00

Hello all,my first post since taking over the reins..
which is a post with many mixed emotions,
firstly I must thank Ness for her faith in me to take on 'Crafty Sketches'
Ness has done a terrific job in setting up this sketch site &
I know it difficult for her to say goodbye to her baby ....
sadly it is also time to say goodbye to her being on the CS team
her input & terrific sketches will be missed greatlyhowever I am pleased to say Ness, as 'Scrapwith V', is staying as a sponsor ....
Thankyou so so much Ness, your continued sponsorship greatly appreciated .... xx
and I do hope you continue to share your beautiful LOs with us...
I am delighted to welcome Eve from 'Scrapbudz scrapbook Boutique'
who has come on board and joined as a sponsor
Thankyou Eve ....I truly value your encouragement & sponsorship ... xx
thankyou to Kylie, Kim, Jodie & Wendy, a team of extremely talented ladies,
for your support, enthusiasm & encouragement...
well, that's enough from me ...
let's scrap ...
the October Sketch designed by Kim Kendall & creative team's examples are in the post below
cheers Annette

October Monthly Sketch

2010-10-01T07:01:00.008+10:00

This sketch has been designed by myself Kim Kendell I hope you find it as inspiring as the designers.

This is my take on my sketch

Designer Jodie Dobel's amazing take on the sketch

Designer Annette Gearside created this stunning LO

And designer Wendy Gaskin has done this awesome LO

This amazing LO is by designer Kylie Howland

This site uses Mr Linky's Magical Widgets
to enter just click onto our Mr Linky which will lead us to your take on our sketch for this month

WINNER FOR AUGUST

2010-09-05T15:58:00.003+10:00

Hi everyone

I would like to thank everyone for participating in the sketch for August, was a great sketch designed by Wendy.

Without further ado, the votes have been tallied and it was very close indeed but the winner for August is...

BELINDA SPENCER with her gorgeous layout Best Friends

CONGRATULATIONS BELINDA!!
you have won a $30 voucher to spend at Scrap with V

Don't forget about the September Sketch designed by Jodi Dolbel
heaps of time to get this one done and link up to the blog at the bottom of the post. Click here and scroll down to see Mr Linky. Give it a go, what are you waiting for??

Just one more thing for this post.
I have resigned as a Designer and have handed over the site to the very talented Annette Gearside who has been designing for Crafty Sketches since the start. So this is my last post for Crafty Sketches, thank you everyone for making it so enjoyable, I really have enjoyed Crafty Sketches and hope to participate in the sketches.

So I would like to Welcome Annette and wish her all the best with Crafty Sketches.

Thank you everyone for so much fun and I hope to still see you participating, I will be visiting and checking out all the lovely entries and the inspiration from the Creative Team.

Enjoy the rest of your weekend!!

Love Ness xx & the Creative Team

Sketch Challenge for the First Day of Spring..

2010-08-30T15:05:00.002+10:00

Hi there fellow sketch lovers....

Jodi Dolbel here

Happy first day of spring!!

I love spring, its my all time favorite season!!

Its my pleasure to bring the sketch to you this month.

As uaual, my sketches are very busy, but you can just take different elements from it to make it your own style as our Design Team have..

You will notice their layouts are all very different...

So here is my sketch

And here i my sample layout....

"On Parade"

The deign team layouts are all very different...

Wendy Gaskin

"Trendy"

Vanessa Waller

"Vivacious"

Kylie Howland

"Stand"

Annette Gearside

"Wonder"

Submit your layouts by the 30th September by linking up to Mister Linky below to be in the running to win a $30 voucher to spend at Scrap with V.

WINNERS TO ANNOUNCE

2010-08-28T09:23:00.000+10:00

Good morning everyone

Well after a number of hiccups the past few months we have now finally sorted it all out

and we have re-voted and the Winners are

MAY WINNER - TARYN STARK
with her beautiful layout
Sweet Girl

JUNE WINNER - PHILLIPA NEWSHAM
with her beautiful layout
What a Pair

and the winner for July

JULY WINNER - YVONNE SHEPHERD
with her beautiful layout

CONGRATULATIONS LADIES!!

Each of you have won a $30 Voucher to spend over at Scrap with V
please contact me if you have any questions about your voucher.

Thank you everyone for being so patient with us and all your wonderful creations for the sketches, very hard voting each month with all the beautiful layouts.

Don't forget, we now use Mr Linky so there will no longer be any hiccups.
There is still plenty of time to get the August sketch done and linked up to Mr Linky at the bottom of the post. Click Here

Thanks again and have a great weekend!!

Ness & the Creative Team

July entries to share

2010-08-02T10:55:00.000+10:00

We have the July entries to share with you today.

Have a look at these fabulous layouts

Yvonne Shepherd

Irit Shalom

Phillipa Newsham

Debbie Krueger

Dale Tiernan

Belinda Spencer

Libeet
Love all the entries ladies, will be hard for the Creative Team to vote.

Good luck to you all, you have all done amazing layouts.

We will be back in a few days to announce the winner!!

I will be back tomorrow to announce winners from previous months.

Don't forget, the latest Sketch is now up, designed by the lovely Wendy Gaskin and this month we are trying out Mr Linky so there won't be anymore mishaps with emailing your layouts to us as you will be able to showcase on your blog and link up to us by using Mr Linky at the bottom of the Sketch post.

Thanks and have a great day!!

Ness & the Creative Team

New Sketch for A New Month - August

2010-07-31T19:05:00.000+10:00

Hi to all of you wonderful and creative scrappers out there!!!! Welcome to a new month, and therefore a new sketch.

I have designed the sketch this month, and created one that allows for a lot of individual styles I think!! I hope you enjoy working with it, and we really look forward to seeing your masterpieces!

Here are the wonderful layouts created by the Creative Team. As you can see all of the ladies have produced very different layouts, but all are based on the sketch. It really shows the versatility of the sketch:

Wendy's layout:

Jodi's Layout:

Annette's layout:

Vanessa's layout:

and Kylie's layout:

We really look forward to seeing your wonderful work based on this sketch. It is always interesting to see the variations!!

Love Wendy and all at Crafty Sketches

We are trying out something new for us. To save you having to email your layout to us you can now link your layout to your own blog using the Mr Linky below. Very easy to use and no messing around with emails. So give it a whirl.

July 2010 Sketch

2010-07-02T09:14:00.000+10:00

Good morning everyone

It's wet and cold here today certainly a cold winter here this season.

We also have a sad farewell to Lindy this month. This was Lindy's last month with us. Thank you Lindy for all your inspiration, we wish you all the best in your future endeavors.

Here is the lovely sketch this month designed by me (Ness). Why not give it a go for your chance to win a $30 Voucher at Scrap with V.

here is my digi version

some inspiration from the Creative Team

Kylie Howland
Kim Kendell - Perfect
Annette Gearside - Escapade
Wendy Gaskin - Reach for the StarsLindy Gillespie - Beauty

Jodi Dolbel - Digital layout - Sunset Beauty

Entries for the July sketch close midnight 31st July 2010.

Get those entries in by emailing to craftysketches@gmail.com
please do not try to register for the gallery as there are still problems with it

Hope you enjoy the sketch and I'm looking forward to seeing your take on the sketch!!

Until next time...

Ness & the Creative Team

June Sketch entries to share

2010-06-30T12:22:00.000+10:00

Hi everyone

We have a number of fantastic entries for the June sketch to share with you today.

Belinda Spencer - Just one kiss please?

Kylie Symons - Muck up

Phillipa Newsham - What a Pair

Libeeti

Julene Matthews - Chop it up

Entries for the June sketch close at midnight tonight so get them in quick!

be sure to check back here tomorrow for the July Sketch

Until tomorrow...

Ness & the Creative Team

2 last entries for May due to hiccup

2010-06-29T14:32:00.000+10:00

Hi everyone

Well due to a hiccup for the May Sketch we have 2 final entries to share. Please accept my apologies ladies for this hiccup.

Kylie Symons with One of a Kind

Davidova Tanya aka Domna - Savanya Beautiful layouts ladies.

Now that we have fixed this hiccup we will go back for voting and will announce a winner in the next few days.

Again, I apologise for the hiccup.

Don't forget to check back on 1st July for the next sketch challenge
designed by me (Ness) a really fun sketch.

Until next time...

Ness & The Creative Team

June Sketch Challenge

2010-06-02T16:21:00.000+10:00

Hi everyone

This months sketch has been designed by Lindy Gillespie for Crafty Sketches.

Below is some inspiration from the Creative Team

Jodi Dolbel - Show Jumping

Kim Kendell

Kylie loved this sketch so much that she has done it twice.

Kylie Howland

Kylie Howland

Annette Gearside - Ooh La La!

Have fun with this sketch!

Note: Please do not try to upload your layout into the Crafty Sketches Gallery. We are experiencing problems with the gallery at the moment and it is switched off for uploading.

PLEASE EMAIL ALL ENTRIES TO craftysketches@gmail.com

$30 Voucher up for grabs, gotta be in it to win it.

Ness & the Creative Team

May Sketch entries to share

2010-06-01T09:07:00.000+10:00

Hi everyone

We have some beautiful entries to share with you today for the May Sketch. This sketch is now closed and the winner will be announced in the next few days.

Taryn Stark - Sweet Girl

Julie Cottrell - Son of Mine

Belinda Spencer - Her Beauty Shines

Julianne McKenna - Wish

Julene Matthews - A Bunch

My Sis or Mona Lisa - Irit Shalom

Beautiful entries ladies, good luck. Winner will be announced in the next few days.

The next sketch will be up shortly, be sure to check it out.

Note: Please don't try to upload your entry to the Crafty Sketches Gallery, we are having issues with the Gallery at the moment and no one can upload. Please email all entries to craftysketches@gmail.com

Until next time.

Ness & the Creative Team

April's winner

2010-05-07T11:28:00.000+10:00

A big congratulations to
JULIEANNE McKENNA
you've won a voucher from
Scrapwithv

2010-05-01T15:46:00.000+10:00

the Beautiful Month of May

and a new sketch to share
It was my turn turn to do the sketch which sometimes is a challenge in it's self :)so here it is :

the Creative Team have scrapped awesome examples

JODI DOLBEL with 'Seaside '

LINDY GILLESPIE with 'Fashion'

KIM KENDALL with 'Relic'

ANNETTE GEARSIDE with 'Dream'

It never ceases to amaze me how one sketch can produce such different LOs

I hope you enjoy creating your version of this sketch

email your entry to :craftysketches@gmail.com

upload you entries to : http://www.craftysketches.com.au/sketches/thumbnails.php?album=32

before midnight 31st May 2010

to be in the running for a fabulous prize

have fun scrapping

A couple of more beautiful April entries

2010-04-28T20:07:00.000+10:00

2 more lovely layouts..
this one by Phillipa Newsham ...Fairies in your garden

This gorgeous layout by
Shazza Bishop ...Cat

Another beautiful April entry

2010-04-21T09:39:00.001+10:00

Another beautiful April entry to share today

Debbie Krueger - Bliss

Keep them coming ladies, still heaps of time to get your entry in for the chance to win a $30 Voucher.

Until next time...

Ness & the Creative Team

April entries to share

2010-04-17T16:31:00.001+10:00

Really beautiful entries to share with you today for the April Sketch.

Belinda Spencer - Cute Little Rabbit

Rhonda Barnes - Natalie

Kylie Symons - Captured
Julianne McKenna - YUM

Julene Matthews - Montmatre

Jan Agnew - Friends
Danni Tassone - Me

All of the entries are fantastic!! beautiful work ladies.

Check out the entries in the Crafty Sketches Gallery,
why not leave some loving while you are there.

There is still plenty of time to get the April Sketch done, entries close midnight 30th April.
Gotta be in it to win it. $30 Voucher up for grabs.

Have a great weekend!!

Ness & the Creative Team

And the Winner for March is ....

2010-04-12T20:28:00.000+10:00

Well the votes are in and talk about so many beautiful entries this month. I would like to congratulate you all but there can only be 1 winner, and the winner for March is...

Kylie Symons with Fun in the Sun

CONGRATULATIONS KYLIE!!

You have won a $30 voucher to spend at
Scrap with V

thank you everyone for all your entries, it's always fantastic to see everyone's takes on the sketch and all entries are amazing!!

Just click on Kylie's layout above to see all the wonderful entries in the gallery.

Heaps of time to get the April sketch done, got to be in it to win it!! so why not give it a go?

Until next time...

Ness & the Creative Team

NEW MONTH...NEW SKETCH...

2010-04-01T17:10:00.001+10:00

April already...where has 2010 gone!!

Another new month means another new sketch

& here it is...

this was my hand drawn version and the lovely Kim Kendell turned it digi for me

Here's what the CT did with the sketch...

Annette worked the sketch into a very pretty, girlie A4 Lo...

Kim used just one photo & beautiful bright papers & embellies...

Lindy grunged her LO up with lots of distressing & added embellies...

Jodi created a very cool & funky LO & used bold papers & embellies...

Wendy went vintage & masculine...

Vanessa (Ness)

& finally my LO, I flipped the sketch to the right on its side & used one large photo & a small title...

I hope that you have as much fun creating with this sketch as we all did & we can't wait to see your LO's in the gallery.

So email your LO's to

craftysketches@gmail.com

upload to the gallery

http://www.craftysketches.com.au/sketches/thumbnails.php?album=32
before the end of April to be in the running for a fabulous prize.

Happy Scrappin'

Final Entry for March Sketch

2010-04-01T14:57:00.001+10:00

Another fantastic entry to share today being the final entry for the March Sketch Challenge.

Beverley has done this fantastic layout called Water Fight

Check out all the entries for the March Sketch in the Crafty Sketches Gallery, very inspiring indeed ladies, well done.

Voting has now started and the winner will be announced after the Easter weekend.

Keep watch for Kylie's April Sketch, due up today.

Happy Easter everyone, hope the easter bunny brings lots of chocolates :) Stay safe over the easter break.

Ness & the Creative Team

March Entries to share

2010-03-29T20:54:00.001+10:00

Wow!! check out all these fantastic entries for the March Sketch Challenge.

Belinda Spencer - Farm Kids

Debbie Kruger - Deb & Nan

Irit Shalom - far and near

Daniella Tassone - Journey

Amanda Taylor - Boys & Trees

Barb - ALL BOY

Kylie Symons - fun in the Sun

Julene Matthews - Nintendo

All the entries are terrific ladies, well done. Keep those entries coming ladies for your chance to win a $30 voucher at Scrap with V
There is still a few days left to get your entry in. You have until midnight 31st March.

Check out all the entries in the Crafty Sketches Gallery

Keep watch for the April Sketch due on 1st. This sketch has been designed by the lovely Kylie Howland and is a fantastic sketch, so keep your eye out of this one.

Until next time...

Ness & the Creative Team

Winners for February Sketch

2010-03-15T09:24:00.000+10:00

This announcement has been a long time waiting.

We have a special announcement to make. As February was our 1st birthday we are giving away 2 prizes for this sketch only.

And the winners are...

Julie Cottrell - Young Love - has won $30 Voucher

and

Phillipa Newsham - Reflections - won $15 voucher

Congratulations ladies!!

Please contact me at craftysketches@gmail.com for more information

Love Ness & the Creative Team

Final entry for February Sketch

2010-03-09T17:38:00.000+10:00

This post is very late but there has been a glitch in emails to find that this entry had disappeared.

We finally have this beautiful entry to share by

Debbie Kruger - Love

Voting for the February Sketch has now commenced and winner and our surprise will be announced in the next few days so keep watch.

In the meantime why not give the March Sketch a go, designed by the talented Kim Kendell for the chance to be in the running for a $30 voucher with Scrap with V.

Until next time...

Ness & the Creative Team

March Sketch

2010-03-01T05:16:00.000+10:00

March is now upon us and its time fore another exciting sketch. This months sketch has been designed by Kim Kendell

Created By Kim Kendell

Created By Wendy Gaskin

Created By Lindy Gillespie

Created By Kylie Howland

Created By Jodie Dolbel

Created by Annette Gearside

February Sketch entries to share

2010-02-28T12:29:00.000+10:00

Wow ladies, so many beautiful layouts to share with everyone today.

Phillipa Newsham - Reflections
Monique Fox - XOXO
Julie Cottrell - Young Love
Julianne McKenna DeLuman - Believe
Irit Shalom - Friends
Kylie Symons - grub
Lots of beautiful layouts this month ladies, congratulations. See all the entries in the Crafty Sketches Gallery.

Entries for the February Sketch challenge close at midnight tonight so you still have a little time to get your entry in but be fast.

Now we have a surprise for you all for the February Sketch but you will have to wait until the winner is announced to find out what the surprise is.

Be sure to check back tomorrow for the March Sketch, designed by Kim Kendell with great inspiration from the Creative Team.

Have a great day!!

Love Ness and the Creative Team

Another beautiful layout

2010-02-11T19:40:00.001+10:00

Yolanda Bravery

Some beautiful entries for February

2010-02-11T14:21:00.000+10:00

Melissa O'Neill

Sarah Ward

Belinda Spencer

Julene Matthews

The Winner of the January sketch

2010-02-10T18:01:00.000+10:00

All the entries for January were so beautiful was very hard for voting for the Creative Team.

So without further ado, the winner is....

Melissa O'Neill
Congrats Melissa your layout was beautiful

Final entries for January Sketch

2010-02-02T18:57:00.000+10:00

We have today the final entries for the January sketch challenge.

Julie Cottrell - capture the moment

Melissa O'Neill - this smile
Phillipa Newsham
Irit Shalom - Like father like son

You can see all these beautiful layouts and the other entries in the Crafty Sketches gallery, just click on the layouts above to head over to the gallery.

Winner will be announced in the next few days.

Good luck everyone.

Ness & the Creative Team

Crafty Sketches February Sketch

2010-01-31T12:15:00.000+10:00

Good Morning Crafty Sketchers....

I am bringing your sketch to you this month

Me being Jodi Dolbel

And here it is

Here is my sample

"Fly"

Vanessa Waller

"Younique"

Lindy Gillespie

"The Beach"

Kim Kendell

"Thinking"

Kims layout is a good example of what you can do with a sketch to adjust it to meet your photo requirements. The sketch was a fairly feminine sketch, but Kim has replaced the flowers and vines with ribbon, embellies making it a wonderful masculine layout

Wendy Gaskin

"Gorgeous"

Annette Gearside

"Bliss"

Annette has also made her sketch a smaller layout. She has just adjusted all the elements and made them smaller to suit per page size.

So there is quite alot to work with this month for inspiration.

I hope you like my sketch and it inspires you

to pull out a photo and some paper and get crafting!!

I look forward to seeing what you come up with.

AND THE WINNER IS....

2010-01-26T11:32:00.000+10:00

Happy Australia Day everyone!!

All the entries for December were so beautiful was very hard for voting for the Creative Team.

So without further ado, the winner is....

Sarah Ward with her beautiful layout called Artist in Training

CONGRATULATIONS SARAH!!
You have won a $30 voucher to spend over at Scrap with V
please email Ness at craftysketches@gmail.com to find out how to claim your voucher.

Thank you everyone for all your beautiful entries.
Click on Sarahs layout above to check out all the fabulous entries in the Crafty Sketches Gallery.

Keep watch for the February Sketch designed by Jodi Dolbel and our 1st birthday celebration with bonus prizes on offer.

Until next time...

Ness & the Creative Team

Final Entries for December Sketch

2010-01-17T17:08:00.000+10:00

We have a few beautiful final entries to share with you today for the December Sketch. December Sketch Challenge is now closed and the winner will be announced in the next few days.

Sarah Ward - Artist in Training
Phillipa Newsham - Veale Gardens

Julie Pearce - Wook-Ooo Park
See these all the entries for the December Sketch in the Crafty Sketches Gallery, just click on one of the layouts above to take you there.

Keep watch for the winner.

Ness & the Creative Team

Sponsor DT Call

2010-01-16T14:00:00.000+10:00

Hi ladies

Our sponsor, Scrap with V www.scrapwithv.com.au are looking for 5 new Design Team members - no experience necessary.

Applications are being accepted now until 26th JANUARY 2010.
Design team requirements:

1. Each month we send out product kits for our DT to create 1 or 2 layouts with that product designing a class kit complete with instructions and emailed by the deadline date being 22nd of each month.

2. Each design team member will be required to participate in the monthly Cyber Crops in the forum and participate in the forum daily and participate in monthly Challenges on the site.

3. Design team members will also be required to publish a technique/tutorial for the Scrap with V Blog on a rostered system.

4. You MUST love our store and the products we stock and link them when you have used them. (Although you are not required to only use the products we stock).

5. Your own Blog is beneficial but not essential.

What you will receive as a Design Team Member

1. 20% off purchases plus free postage.
2. Free product kits throughout your term
3. Being part of a very friendly group of ladies

Design Team Term
February 2010 to 31st July 2010

Got you interested?
All you will need to do is - email us three samples of your best work or email us links (this could be layouts, cards and altered), your name, your address, your blog URL and a little about yourself and scrapbooking style and a list of Design Teams you are currently on or have been on although this is not a requirement - email to mail@scrapwithv.com.au

The new design team will be announced in the forum on 30th January!!

January sketch entries to share

2010-01-09T13:28:00.000+10:00

Hi everyone

We have a number of beautiful layouts to share with you today for the January Sketch challenge.

Brigitte Grant - Resolutions
Tina Reynolds
Julene Matthews
Julianne McKenna
You can see these layouts and the Creative Team layouts in the Crafty Sketches Gallery, just click on the images above to take you there.

You have until 31st January to get your entries in for this sketch, still plenty of time, so get scrapping and enter your layout. Gotta be in it to win it!! Win yourself a $30 voucher at Scrap with V.

Now you also still have time to do the December Sketch challenge, we extended the time to being 15th January, so why not give this one a go too?

Hope everyone is having a fantastic weekend!!

Until next time...

Ness & the Creative Team

A Sketch to welcome in the New Year of 2010

2010-01-01T10:32:00.000+10:00

Happy New Year everyone!!!!

Sending you all wishes for a happy and healthy 2010 filled with scrapping and fun!!!

Here is a sketch designed by me to start off 2010 with.

Some of the Creative Team produced these inspirational layouts:

By Wendy Gaskin

By Kim Kendell

By Annette Gearside

By Lindy Gillespie

By Jodi Dolbel

It is a versatile sketch offering endless possiblilites. You have until 31 January 2010 (boy, it seems strange writing 2010 instead of 2009 !!!!!!) to create your layout and email it in to Crafty sketches.

We really look forward to seeing your work and feel honoured that you are joining us here at Crafty Sketches.

Happy Scrapping and Happy New Year,

Wendy Gaskin

December entries to share

2009-12-31T11:35:00.000+10:00

With the extension for the December Sketch until 15th January, there is plenty of time to get your entries in.

We have 3 more beautiful entries to share with you today for the December Sketch challenge.

Tina Reynolds

Taryn Stark
Kim Jefferies

Beautiful layouts ladies. You can see all the beautiful layouts in the Crafty sketches gallery just click here to visit the gallery.

Don't forget the January Sketch will be up tomorrow, designed by the talented Wendy Gaskin so keep watch for it.

Hope you all have a safe and Happy New Year!!
See you all in 2010.

Love Ness & the Creative Team

December Sketch entries to share

2009-12-28T12:47:00.000+10:00

We have a couple of beautiful entries to share with you today for the December sketch challenge.

Brigitte Grant with Piratology

Julene Matthews with Treasures of Versailles
beautiful layouts ladies, you can find these layouts and the Creative Team inspiration layouts in the Crafty Sketches Gallery

There is still plenty of time to get your entry in for the December Sketch. We have extended the time as December is such a busy month for everyone. Entries now close midnight 15th January 2010 for your chance to win a $30 voucher at Scrap with V.

Keep watching for the January Sketch challenge, designed by Wendy Gaskin due to be uploaded on 1st January 2010.

Until next time...

Ness & the Creative Team

November 09 Winner

2009-12-28T12:20:00.000+10:00

I am so sorry this announcement is so very late.

We had 3 fabulous layouts entered for November, check them out in the gallery. However there can only be 1 winner and the winner is.....

Beverley - fifiscrapz's with her layout Harley & CJ

CONGRATULATIONS Beverley!!
you have won a $30 voucher to spend over at Scrap with V.

Lea Price and Julie Pearce will both receive a lovely RAK of scrappin goodies for their beautiful layout entries shown here

Lea Price
Julie Pearce

Check out the gallery to see all the entries plus the Creative Team layouts for the November Sketch challenge.

Keep watching for more!!

Until next time...

Ness & the Creative Team

December Sketch Challenge

2009-12-01T18:22:00.001+10:00

Well here it is, your sketch challenge for December. Hope you all like it.

Creative Team layouts some fantastic inspiration here.

Lindy Gillespie

Annette Gearside

Jodi Dolbel

Wendy Gaskin

Kylie Howland

See all the Creative Team layouts in the Crafty Sketches Gallery.

Entries close midnight 31st December 2009

$30 voucher at Scrap with V to be won!!

Until next time...

Ness & the Creative Team

November Sketch entries

2009-11-30T21:41:00.001+10:00

Well it's been a little while. I have been off sick so things have been on hold for this I apologise.

We have 2 fabulous layouts to share with you for the November sketch. There is still time to get your take on the sketch done and enter. Entries close at midnight tonight, so be quick!!

The first beautiful layout has been done by Lea Price - Music in your hearts

Julie Pearce has done this lovely layout of her daughters 8th birthday.

see both of these beautiful layouts in the Crafty Sketches Gallery along with all the Creative Team layouts.

Be sure to check back tomorrow for the December Sketch, designed by Ness (me) and the creative team takes on the sketch.

Until next time ....

Ness & the Creative Team

We have a winner...

2009-11-01T20:12:00.000+10:00

WOW!! You ladies are some scrappers!!

The October gallery

http://www.craftysketches.com.au/sketches/thumbnails.php?album=27

is packed with wonderful LO's!! We are so glad that you all take the time to join in on the sketch challenges!! Thank-you!!

But there can only be one winner - even though we'd like to give you a prize!! & here is the winning LO using Octobers sketch....

Irit Shalom - My Angels

THIS IMAGE HAS BEEN REMOVED FOR PUBLICATION

CONGRATULATIONS IRIT!!

Please send your details to

craftysketches@gmail.com

so that your $30 Scrap with V voucher can be organised.

Happy Scrapping from Ness & the CS girls

November Sketch Challenge

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Lucky Annette is away having a wonderful holiday in Sydney at the moment so I am posting her sketch on her behalf for you today.

the November Sketch has been designed by Annette Gearside
and this is Annette's take on her sketch

Here are the layouts from the Creative Team for the November sketch

Jodi Dolbel - Sweet Victory
Kylie Howland - Giraffe
Kim Kendell - Just horsin around
Ness - by the sea
Lindy Gillespie - Morning Glory
Wendy Gaskin - Chillin Out

See the sketch and all the Creative Team layouts in the Crafty Sketches Gallery some great inspiration here from the creative team.

Entries for the November Sketch close midnight 30th November, get your entry in to be in the running to win a $30 voucher from Scrap with V.

Until next time...

Ness & the Creative Team

Final entries for the October Sketch

2009-11-01T11:20:00.000+10:00

We have 2 beautiful layouts to share with you today, the final entries for the October Sketch.

Irit Shalom - My Angels

THIS IMAGE HAS BEEN REMOVED FOR PUBLICATION

Julie Pearce - Cool Summer

The October sketch is now closed and winner will be announced in the next few days so keep watch.

See these layouts together with all the entries and creative team layouts in the Crafty Sketches Gallery

Shortly you will see the Sketch for November, this sketch has been designed by Annette Gearside.

Ness & the Creative Team

October sketch entries to share

2009-10-27T12:30:00.001+10:00

We have lots of beautiful entries for the October Sketch challenge to share with you today

Martina Reynolds - Sharing

Denise McGilton - Choc-A-Holic
Eve Sheppard - This Kiss
Tracey McCarroll - Sisters
Sue Franin - so blessed
Kerry Lloyd - Siblings

Beautiful work ladies. You can see these layouts and the Creative Team layouts in the Crafty Sketches Gallery www.craftysketches.com.au/sketches

There is still time to get this sketch done, entries close midnight 31st October. Be in the running for a $30 voucher to spend at Scrap with V.

Novembers Sketch will be uploaded on the 1st, this sketch has been designed by the talented Annette Gearside so be sure to check it out on the 1st.

Until next time...

Ness & the Creative Team

WINNERS...September 15th Sketch

2009-10-20T11:38:00.001+10:00

Well ladies you all have done such wonderful LO's this month - as usual!!

The gallery is full of LO's using Liz's beautiful sketch.

http://www.craftysketches.com.au/sketches/index.php

Just to remind you of what you were working with, Liz's sketch above. & then the winning LO's are...

1st...Janine - Blink

2nd...Martina - Princess

3rd...Kris - Imagine

Huge CONGRATS to the winning LO's ladies, they look great.
Please email your details to

craftysketches@gmail.com

so that you can receive your prize.

...ALSO...

Get your entries in for the October 1st sketch

You will be in the running to win a $30 voucher with Scrap with V. Upload to the gallery

http://www.craftysketches.com.au/sketches/thumbnails.php?album=27

or email to craftysketches@gmail.com

by 31st October to be in the running for a great prize.

September 15 more entries

2009-10-15T21:56:00.000+10:00

We have a few more entries for the September 15 sketch.

Irit Shalom

Julie Pearce - Little Princess
See these entries and all the entries for the September 15 Sketch. Fantastic layouts in the gallery ladies, well done.

This sketch closes at midnight tonight so if you haven't emailed your entry over yet, send it before midnight to be in the running for a fantastic prize.

Goodluck ladies.

Until next time

Ness & the Creative Team

September 15 entries

2009-10-14T08:35:00.000+10:00

Some fabulous entries for the September 15 Sketch

Martina Reynolds
Kris Parsons - Imagine
Kerry Lloyd - Nita & Kerry
Irit Shalom - Dream
Janine Kennedy - Blink
Beautiful layouts ladies. Remember you still have time to get your entries in for this sketch, entries close midnight 15th October.

Please note as from 1st October there have been some changes to Crafty Sketches. There will now be one sketch per month. The next sketch is due up on the 1st November. You have an entire month to enter, entries will close midnight on the last day of the month. There will be 1 winner each month to receive a $30 voucher with the sponsor of the month. These changes took affect as from 1st October 2009.

Until next time

Ness & the Creative Team

September 1 winning LO's

2009-10-08T12:54:00.000+10:00

Here are the winning LO's for the September 1st sketch...

This was the sketch...

& now the winning LO's

1st...Kerry

2nd...Yvonne

3rd...Julie

Huge CONGRATS to the winning LO's ladies, they look great.

Please email your details to craftysketches@gmail.com so that you can receive your prize.

Keep your LO's coming in for the Sept 15 Sketch, you have until October 15 to get them in. Email to craftysketches@gmail.com or upload direct to the gallery http://www.craftysketches.com.au/sketches/index.php

October 1st sketch

2009-09-30T10:44:00.000+10:00

Hi Everyone...
Here's the new sketch for the 1st of the month
I hope you all get some inspiration to create some
beautiful layouts...

Lindy Gillespie

Jodi Dolbel

Kylie Howland

Wendy Gaskin

Annette Gearside
Get your entries in for the October 1st sketch to be in the running to win a $30 voucher with Scrap with V

Please note: There have been changes to the site please read the Sketch info on the right of the blog for full details.

Lindy and the Creative Team

September 1 Sketch entries to share

2009-09-30T09:36:00.000+10:00

Hi everyone

Have a couple of layouts to share with you today for the September 1st Sketch

Phillipa Newsham - Pretty Girl

Julie P - Sophie

Kerry Lloyd - two

Kylie Symons - my love

Yvonne Sheppard (Eve)Beautiful layouts ladies. See these layouts and the Creative Team layouts in the Crafty Sketches gallery. This sketch closes at midnight tonight so get those entries in.

Be sure to check back tomorrow for the October Sketch designed by Lindy Gillespie.

Ness & the Creative Team

August 15 winners are...

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1st...Eve - believe

2nd...Brigitte - Turning 40

3rd...Phillipa - hibiscus

Huge CONGRATS to the winning LO's ladies, they look great.
Please email your details toVanessa so that you can receive your prize.
craftysketches@gmail.com

Happy Scrappin from the girls at Crafty Sketch.

September 15th Sketch

2009-09-15T17:35:00.000+10:00

Here is the next sketch . I designed it at scrapblog. I hope you have fun using it to inspire your layout. Entries close on 15th October.

These are the gorgeous takes by the creative team

Liz Hicks (scrapdizzy)
Annette Gearside
Wendy Gaskin

Kim Kendell

Jodi Dolbel

Kylie Howland
Lindy Gillespie

Fantastic August 1 Sketch LO's

2009-09-03T17:32:00.001+10:00

As usual the LO's that you all submitted are fantastic & you can see all those lovely LO's over in the gallery here...

http://www.craftysketches.com.au/sketches/thumbnails.php?album=23

Here are our winning LO's using the August 1 Sketch, which was created by Kim.

1st...Avina - My Son

2nd...Phillipa - Miss T

3rd...Kylie - mmmmm chocolate

Congrats Ladies!!

please email your details to

craftysketches@gmail.com

so that you can receive your prize!!

Keep your LO's coming in for August 15 sketch - due September 15 &

September 1 sketch - due 30 September.

happy scrappin...xx