Sketch Round-Up

Where does your inspiration stem from? Is it on Pinterest as you bookmark images that catch your eye? Is from pulling out old photos in those tucked away boxes and reminiscing on the good ol’ days? Or is it simply spending time with family and friends and wanting to preserve those moments forever? Whatever roots your creations, it’s important to capture them! To give you another source of inspiration oomph, take a look at these four scrapbooking sketches, for ideation leads to creation!

Continue reading Sketch Round-Up July 25-Aug. 7

What was the last project you made? Was it a card, border or layout? Did it have a theme? Was it neutral in hues or bright and bold? Did you adorn it with foiled embellishments, border stickers or gemstones? Whatever your answers are, that’s the beauty of scrapbooking — it’s up to you, for you are the artist of your memory-keeping designs! Take a look at these four sketches (and their complementary finished designs) and test out how you would make them your own! It’s time for another Sketch Round-Up!

Continue reading Sketch Round-Up July 11-24

From Virtual Crop weekends (like this one!) to Completed Album Challenges, launch days and pop-up promos in between, there is always something going on in the CM world! Another item to add to the design docket? The blog, of course! The blog is a great resource for fresh ideas, innovative techniques and more… including Sketch Round-Ups! It’s true! The Sketch Round-Up is an easy way to get a gamut of scrappy goodies at your fingertips. And this edition is no different — see for yourself with these brand-new ideas!

Continue reading Sketch Round-Up June 27-July 10

How do you interpret sketches? Do you follow them to a T with the listed products or do you put your own creative spin on it with your own tools and supplies on hand? No matter the route you take, crafting is never a wrong answer! Put your artful brain to the creative test with these four fresh sketches — it’s time for another Sketch Round-Up!

Continue reading Sketch Round-Up June 13-26

The Worldwide Virtual Crop may be coming to a close (it ends at 11:59pm CT on Monday, June 13, so post all that you’ve made on the Virtual Crop Facebook Group!), but scrapping fun is never done! To keep the momentum going, here’s another edition of the Sketch Round-Up! Have you made these projects yet — or are you inspired to now?!

Continue reading Sketch Round-Up May 30-June 12

We’re all sunshine and smiles, for today’s Sketch Round-Up features just that — sunshine, smiles and scrapbooking fun! Each of the four sketches features items from the Sunrays for Days collection, but you can totally make it your own with any collection! Give these a go, play with your own products and let your creativity beam like a brilliant summer’s day!

Continue reading Sketch Round-Up May 16-29

Morning, noon or night — any time is a great time to get those memories down on paper (designer, tone-on-tone, cardstock, you name it!). If you’re itching to get your photos and stories into your album, then take a look at these ideas to turn ideation into creation! Here we go with another Sketch Round-Up!

Continue reading Sketch Round-Up May 2-15

Okay, scrappers — how many projects are you currently working on? One layout? Five different layouts? A project potpourri of spreads, borders, cards and more? Whatever it may be, no matter how many, we’re always so happy that you’re creating and innovating (and sharing the final outcomes, too!). Well, if you want to add a couple more designs to your upcoming design docket, then feast your eyes on this Sketch Round-Up!

Continue reading Sketch Round-Up April 18-May 1

What adventures and happenings have you enjoyed recently? Family get-togethers? Buying a new house? Birthday parties? Day trips hiking with friends? Or even simple moments at home playing with your pets or trying out new recipes? No matter the occasion, there’s always a reason to capture in-the-moment memories! Which of these four sketches will inspire your next preservation project?

Continue reading Sketch Round-Up April 4-17

How many scrapbook pages would you guess you’ve made in your life? Just a couple dozen? Hundreds? Thousands? Even more?! Well, no matter if you’re a beginner or long-time pro, each page you scrapbook is unique and fun to make! And if you need a boost of inspiration for your 10th or 1,010th scrapbook project, then take a peek at the Sketch Round-Up and keep adding to those albums!

Continue reading Sketch Round-Up March 21-April 3