Sketch Challenge at Stick It Down

I LOVE scrapbooking and making double page layouts. You can use more photos and larger images. Is there anything sweeter than have a great sketch to follow? This month's Stick it Down sketch is fun - it allows for a simple layout like mine, or more elaborate embellishments (if you are feeling creative and have time). The papers are from the Look Up collection from We Are 3. I used scraps for the diagonal lines except where 12" paper wouldn't fit - then I used some paper tape that was gifted to me. For my embellishments, I added just a few butterflies and small black beads. 

As usual, there is loads of inspiration at Stick It Down, so pop by their blog to check it out.  There are always fabulous entries for the sketch challenges to win a $20 credit for Spiegelmom Scraps.  Be sure to join in the fun!

Outdoor Relaxing Cards

Hi, All!

Yesterday's "goal" was to get rid of some outdoor-patterened paper I've had hanging around for years - as well as some extra sentiments I had laying around.  Looking at these cards today, I'm pretty happy with them.  (Was not impressed last night - but you know how that goes.)

I have five cards here perfect for my brother-in-law's birthday - how many years do you think it'll be before he realizes he's pretty much getting the same card every year?