Pink Sketches Blog

Pink Sketch #55

 

Wendi Robinson
Title: Just Be Us
Description: I realize I don't scrap enough photos of my husband and I, and am trying to take more pictures of the two of us together. There are so many times, I look back and think oh I should have taken a picture of us together. So I am working on that. Here is a recent one of us.
Supplies: CS: Bazzill Bling, PP: American Crafts and Lilybee, Diecut PP: Fancy Pants, Alphas: Jenni Bowlin, Fabric Alphas: Prima, Buttons: Basic Grey, Chipboard cloud: Cosmo Cricket, Felt shapes: Misc, Ribbon & Flair button: American Crafts.
Journaling: Pic Taken @ Cornbelly's Oct 2009   

 

Taj White
TITLE- 9 months old
DESCRIPTION- This photo is of my niece. I decided to add a circle to the sketch and keep the paper layers simple.
SUPPLIES- Paper: Sassafrass Lass; Aphabet Letters: Sassafrass Lass, Jenni Bowlin, Adornit; Pearl: Kaiser; all cut outs from Sassafrass Lass paper lines   

 

Elizabeth Caney
TITLE: Roasting
DESCRIPTION: On our trip we were able to roast marshmallows every night, yum!
SUPPLIES: DCWV The Green Stack papers, American Crafts cardstock, CM corner rounder, Bella Blvd Camped Out stickers, Cosmo Cricket The Boyfriend letters, American Crafts Nutmeg Thickers, Pink Paislee chipboard stickers, Target generic chipboard Fall pieces, MM letter stickers, Offray ribbon

Adeline Lim
TITLE- Two Thankful
DESCRIPTION Photos of my gal taken on her 2- year old birthday. She was such a difficult baby that her terrible twos stage was actually a relief for me!
SUPPLIES Using old stash from October Afternoon, Crate Paper, My Mind's Eye Wild Asparagus Decoupage Set, My Mind's Eye Transparency and Frame, Prima- Flowers, Say it with Pearls, Sassafras Chipboard Sticker (Deer), Tim Holtz Metal Word Tag, Maya Road Vintage White Pearl Pin, Cosmo Cricket Cigar Chipboard Alphas
JOURNALING- You turned two today and was on your way to being an older sister. You seemed to have grown up overnight suddenly. More understanding and getter better by the day! 

Shamma Parvin
Title: Happy
Supplies : American Craft - Letterbox Cardstocks
Embellishments : Buttons, Butterfly, Maya Road Sheer Sets(Brown & Cream)
Description : I used Happy because he was really in high spirit when this picture was taken. When asked if he likes this layout, without thinking he replied ?"Yes". Why? I asked, "Because I was Happy" he said.  

Sophie Sim
Title: Forever
Journalling: You and I, before our Lord, our lives becoming one this moment onwards. Hand in hand we'll go through life, committing our ways to the Lord... Amen.
Description: Come Tuesday, my Beloved and I will be celebrating our 2nd annivesary. A page to remember our commitment before our God.
 Supplies: Cardstock - Bazzill; Patterned Paper - K & Company (Amy Butler); Embellies - Butterflies: K & Company (Amy Butler); Tags: Scrapbooking Australia; Journalling spot: Prima; Iron-on: s.e.i; Blings: Kaisercraft; Stickers: Making Memories; Others: ribbons, sequins, buttons   

April Mensik
Supplies: Paper: BasicGrey, OctoberAfternoon, StudioCalico & CosmoCricket. Thickers: Americancrafts. Punches: Fiskars & Martha Stewart. Labels: PaperSource, Pen: AmericanCrafts

Journaling: This year I am super grateful for all forms of technology that help me communicate with Manda while she is living in Africa, but I am very grateful for Skype especially. What would I do without seeing those goofy faces of hers for a whole year? We've been able to talk about school (her as a teacher! crazy! and me as a student) and catch up on the general gossip and blessings going on in our lives some 8000+ miles apart! Thanks, Skype!   

Pink Sketch #54

Adeline Lim

TITLE- My Life
DESCRIPTION- I caught this shot of my boy in his stroller looking at me with an intense look. He was only 7 months old then but I wondered what's going on in his mind as he was watching us. We must be on an exploration outing around Shanghai then in autumn...
SUPPLIES- Papers from My Mind's Eye, Webster's Pages, Rub-ons from Basic Grey, Hamblys Transparencies, Key from Making Memories, Bird cut-out from My Mind's eye, K&Co Stickers, Fabric Flowers from Daiso (local thrift store)
JOURNALLING- Rub on from DCVW that says 'A boy's will is the wind's will. and the thoughts of youth are long long thoughts' It just reflects how I feel about this photo. I am quite sure he was deep in thoughts when staring at me taking his pic.

Elizabeth Carney
TITLE: girl  
DESCRIPTION: Kira is one of our beloved dogs. She is such a good dog full of spunk, grace, and all dog! We love her so much and are so glad that she is part of our family!
SUPPLIES: American Crafts Halloween Full Moon papers, American Crafts Halloween Grimm papers, American Crafts Halloween Undead papers, American Crafts Letterman chipboard Thickers, Fiskars punch, CM corner rounder, Creative Imaginations Creative Cafe Just Wonderful journaling pad, Generic twine, American Crafts Flair So Fun, DoodleBug trims, American Crafts Fun clear stamp, American Crafts Halloween Scream papers, MM letter stickers, Pop dots, Zig black writer.
JOURNALING: I remember it like yesterday when we went to pick you up. You were the only one in your litter, all cuddly and cute. You were our the minute we saw you! On the way home you sat in my lap and just looked at my intently. You still do that- my puppy who's 9. You make me smile, you are such a good dog. I sure do love you Kira! 2009.   

  

 April Mensik
Supplies: All papers: MyMindsEye, Punches: EKSuccess, Fiskars, Quickutz and McGill, Letters cut with Cricut. Precious baby boy property of my best friend! 

Ming

Sophie Sim
Title: Markets
Journalling: It was a thrill and experience of a lifetime to finally set up a stall at the markets! I love the atmosphere which is filled with fun and the surprise of what new finds you might discover. I'm certainly looking forward tomore of these experiences, no matter how cold!
Description: I had fun being a stall owner for a day at a crafts market. A page to remember that moment in time!
Supplies: Cardstock - Bazzill, Coredinations; Patterned Paper - Pebbles Inc, Basic Grey; Blooms - Prima; Blings - Kaisercraft; Glitter - Kindyglitz; Punch - Martha Stewart   

Shamma Parvin
Supplies
Cardstocks
G45 Paper - Domestic Goodness
K & Co Design Paper
Embellishment
Buttons, Ribbons, Bo Bunny Tags
Prima Pearls & Crytals
Prima Flutter Vines Scarlet
Fabric Butterflies
Tattered Angels Glimmer Mist - ( Black Gold )
Black & White Stripe from Prima Packaging
Journalling
Sister, if I could give you th happiness and success that you deserve
it would last forever. ?I wish you all that you deserve and all that is
beautiful because you have a place in my heart. Love you Sz.   

Wendi Robinson
Title: Hayride
Description: I am soo in love with the line from Pink Paislee and just got back lots of fall activity photos from some recent family activities.. So I just had to use this line to create some pages.
Supplies: CS: Kraft, PP: Pink Paislee, Diecut PP: College Press, Alphas & die cut: Pink Paislee, Journal Spot & Stars: Jenni Bowlin, Brads: American Crafts, Flowers & Bling: Misc
Journaling: CornBelly's: Me, Austin & Sydney on the hayride. A perfect fall day. Love the cool crispness of fall, pumpkins & leaves changing. October 2009   

 

Pink Sketch #53

Elizabeth Carney

  

  Sophie Sim



Wendi Robinson



 

April Mensik

  


Adeline Lim



Shamma Parvin



Ming

Pink Sketch #52

Hopefully everyone had a wonderful Halloween! I'm sure you took lots of great pictures so hopefully sketch #52 will inspire you to put your best shots together and create a wonderful layout!

Elizabeth Carney
TITLE: Greenbluff
DESCRIPTION: We finally made it to the pumpkin patch for the year! The American Crafts Halloween collection really worked well with my photos!
SUPPLIES: Pop dots, Jenni Bowlin Black Ledger alphabet stickers, American Crafts Halloween Sleep Hallow papers, American Crafts Halloween Midnight papers, Bazzill cardstock, CM corner rounder, American Crafts Remarks Garden Walk, American Crafts Flair EEEK, Jenni Bowlin calendar, Pink Paislee Amber Road cardstock tags, Twine. 
JOURNALING: Every year we go to Greenbluff farm and spend the day picking our pumpkins along with hanging out together doing the fun things the farm has to offer. We had so much fun this year! We got great pumpkins, stuffed our faces with yummy food, stood in line for over an hour to get homemade donuts, and took some fun photos too!

Ming
Papers - Jenni Bowlin Classic Die Cut Label Paper - Ledger; Fancy Pants Simplicity Decorate, Sequence and Shape; DCWV cardstock in dark pink.
Embellishments: Fancy Pants Simplicity die-cut shapes and rub-ons; Buzz and Bloom Chipboards Writer's Block: Sparkling (used as frame for middle picture); red pom pom ribbon from Scarlet Lime Sep 2008 kit; Hamblys' Screenprints Onesies White; Prima Say it in Crystals Pink; Maya Road Kraft Square envelopes; American Crafts Thickers in Patchwork and Rainboots, both black; 7Gypsies ATC slipcover; purple paper rose from Spotlight, metallic star cutouts from the neighbourhood bookstore.
Effects: Background JBS paper was inked (Old Paper, Tea Dye and Walnut Stain) using Prima's Swaney Collection flower packaging as a mask. Buzz and Bloom chipboard was sprayed with Glimmer Mist (Brown Suede, Mimosa, Marshmallow). Flowers were cut out of FPD's Simplicity:Shape papers, inked in Tea Dye and sprayed with Glimmer Mist in Iridiscent Gold. Circles were punched out of FPD paper scraps and corrugated cardboard to get the "balloons". Tabs were punched using McGill Square Tab punch. All pieces were inked in either Tea Dye or Worn Lipstick distress inks. Photos were inked in Vintage Photo distress ink   

Sophie Sim
Title: Cravings
Description: While I do not celebrate Halloween, I thought of the numerous cravings for food found back home and how they "haunt"me. So a little layout about how I cope with this incessant cravings.
Journalling: Yum! Be it Malay, Indian or Chinese cuisine, these have been sorely missed, while living here in Canberra. Without the option of having delicious takeaways readily available, the best thing to do is to cook them myself! So yeah to nasi lemak, fish head curry and wanton mee . all piping hot from my 
Supplies: Cardstock - Bazzill; Patterned Paper - Basic Grey, Sassafras Lass; Rub-on alphas - Tinkering Ink; Ribbon - own   

Wendi Robinson
Title: Halloween '09
Description: The kids have been so looking forward to Halloween this year and dressing up in their costumes. Yesterday (10/30) was their school Halloween parade. So they got all dressed up and I got to take some fun photos of them and see their school Halloween parade. What a bunch of fun Halloween cuties.
Supplies: CS- Baazill, PP: Pink Paislee, Alphas: Reminisce, Adorn It, AC Thickers, Tag: WRMK, Buttons: Misc, Flowers: Prima, Sticker: Cosmo Cricket, Stamp: Imaginsce, Ink: Stampin Up.
Journaling: Lil Witch & Eyeball Monster. Sydney & Austin School Halloween Parade. October 30, 2009   

April Mensik
Supplies: Paper: Bazzill & PaperStudio, Punch: MarthaStewart, Letter Stickers: Doodlebug   

Shamma Parvin
Title : Wicked
Description : We don't really celebrate Halloween here, but for this layout I actually got them to dress up , and believe me we really had a good time. we had so much fun. One is a Goatie Pirate and the other is a Wicked Witch. Happy Halloween
Supplies : Black & Orange Cardstock Creative Imaginations Lily Bee Audrey Fashion Frames
Embellishment : Basic Grey Eerie Epoxy Stickers, Basic Grey Bling It Rhinestones, Doodlebug Fancy Frills, My own doodled pumpkins   

Taj White
Title: Boo.ti.ful
Description: This layout is of my oldest daughter Madison last Halloween. She was happy one minute and then sad the next once we told her no candy yet.
Supplies: All paper: Basic Grey "Eerie Collection"; Adhesive: Scrapbook Adhesive "Ez Runner" Chipboard shapes: Basic Grey "Eerie Collection"; Bling: Prima "Say it in Crystals; Flowers: Prima "Gallery Roses"; Pop ups: Basic Grey "Eerie Collection"

 

Adeline Lim
TITLE- Miserable
DESCRIPTION- This is not exactly a Halloween layout but I wanted to record my gal's first Halloween Party. We had just moved to Shanghai and she had just started school for 2 weeks before we were informed of a Halloween party for the kids and their parents. When I went to school to visit her, she was all miserable and missing home back in Singapore and she just sat by her grandparents' photos which were pasted in class. Even the trick or treating and all the goodies didn't entice her much.
SUPPLIES- Prima Felt Matties, Maya Road Microfelt Birds, Doodlebug Brads, Ribbon and Rhinstones from my own stash, Journalling Tag and Buttons from Scarlet Lime Kit, Paper from Rogue De Garence
JOURNALING- You had insisted on wearing The Little Mermaid's costume for your first Halloween Party cos she was your favourite cartoon character. When we got to school, you were all miserable and sad cos' you missed home so much. You looked so homesick as you sat by your grandparents' pictures pasted in class and refused to let anyone near them!   

Pink Sketch #51

 

Wendi Robinson
Title: Fall Fun
Description: Each year we attend a fundraiser for one of the schools and they hold a Halloween Carnival. The kids love it, there is so much to do- face painting, rides, a haunted house, jumpers, and games. I pulled some pics of the kids from last year, and they have grown sooo much, since we just got back from this year's carnival.
Supplies:Bazzill CS, PP: Cosmo Cricket, Making Memories, Pink Paislee. Alphas: Pebbles Inc, Die Cut Journal Spots: Making Memories, Stickers & ribbon: Cosmo Cricket, Buttons: Misc.
Journaling: October 2008 Halloween Carnival   

Sophie Sim
Title: Just Keep Swimming
Journalling: A gentle reminder to myself - fear not, fret not. Knowing that the good Lord is with me through all circumstances, I can commit ALL to Him, without having to worry. I'm boen to live, trust and grow through whatever life presents to me. So Sophie, heads up and keep swimming! 10/09
Supplies: Cardstock - Bazzil; Patterned Paper - GCD Studios, Scenic Route; Embellies - Kaisercraft Snaps - Making Memories   

 

  

Shamma Parvin
Title : love because you are loved
Description : For my daughter, she's my greatest joy and I love her lots.
Supplies : My Mind's Eye ( Coordinating paper ), Jillibean Soup, Lily Bee - Audrey Fashion Frames - VP0035, Hambly Screen Prints - Old Lace
Embellishments : Prima Flutter Vine #533717, Prima Flowers, Heidi Swapp - Verb Stickers, Buttons

Elizabeth Carney
TITLE: Explore
DESCRIPTION: This summer we took our first family vacation. Sure we had been to theme parks and other places like that, but nothing like this! We decided to go in the middle of no where to Montana. We stayed in a cabin where there was no cell phones, TV, or anything else. It was just us as a family! We had the best time, this was one of our best vacations! Alyssa loved exploring every day, she really got into being there and couldn't wait to go out each day and seek treasures!
SUPPLIES: Crate Paper Spring Season Collection, Crate Paper Friendly Season Collection, Bazzill cardstock, CM Corner Rounder, American Crafts Thickers, BG letter stickers, Pop Dots, Brown Sharpie, Machine Stitching, Crate Paper Season Collection cut outs, Season Collection stickers, Computer font Tahoma, American Crafts Mini Glitter Brads.  
JOURNALING: You couldn't wait to go exploring on the ranch and chance you could get, you were out there having the time of your life! You really liked being outside daily.  

April Mensik
Supplies: Cardstock: Bazzill, Paper: MyMindsEye, Carolee's, Thickers: AmericanCrafts, Ledger: CreativeCafe   

 

Adeline Lim
TITLE - Ur Cheeky- ness Shines Thru
DESCRIPTION - This layout is about my gal at 7 months old, so I went all girly here. Stamped some florishes and butterflies at the top left corner as I wasn't used to the white space there. I used a combination of ribbons and papers for the bottom strips and added my journaling at the end.
SUPPLIES - Cardstock from Creative Imagination, papers from My Little Shoebox, KI Lace Cardstock, Basic Grey Ribbons, Maya Road Chipboard, Pink Paislee Alphas n sticker, Websters Pages Alpha stickers, Flowers n Buttons from own stash
JOURNALING- Adah, your cheekiness shines thru' your eyes even at 7 months old. This was you imitating us sticking our tongues out. Wonder where you got your cheekiness from?   

 

Sarah de Guzman
Title: Dress
Description: Just a layout about how wedding gown shopping is such a hassle!
Supplies:
Cardstock: Bazzill. Patterned Paper: Pebbles, Inc. Patterned Paper: 7Gypsies. Chipboard: Sassafras Lass. Foam Letters (Thickers): American Crafts. Rub On: Prima. Mini Alpha Stickers: Jenni Bowlin. Felt Flowers: Queen & Co. Lace Ribbon, Staples   

  

Taj White
TITLE: Game Over
DESCRIPTION: for me this was a great sketch for a boy or masculine layout. 
SUPPLIES: Cardstock: Bazzill Kraft Paper; Adhesive: Scrapbook Adhesive "Ez Runner"; Pattern Paper: Cosmo Cricket "Boyfriend Collection"; Chipboard Shapes: Cosmo Cricket "Boyfriend"; Cardstock Shapes: Cosmo Cricket "Boyfriend Collection"; Stamp: Glitz Designs; Spray: Tattered Angles "Glimmer Mist Sapphire, Tiger Lily"; Paint: Anitas "Silver Metallic"; Tools: Curvy Cutter "Ek Success"; misc: Heating Tool
JOURNALING: I fell in love with you.  

Pink Sketch #50

 

  

Sarah de Guzman
Title: Baseball
Description: For this layout, I used the latest from Best Creations. The picture was taken when my brother and his friend went to a baseball game together.
Supplies: 
Patterned Paper: Best Creations. Cardstock: Bazzill. Staples.Signo Uniball White Pen. 

Elizabeth Carney
TITLE: Laugh
DESCRIPTION: I love taking the time to laugh with Alyssa, we have such a good time together and these times are very special to me!
SUPPLIES: Prima Fabric Words, Jillibean Talk Soup Cup Of Yak papers, Queen & Co Copper Pearls, MM Kraft Words Travel, Teresa Collins Friendship Quotes, CM corner rounder. 

 

Wendi Robinson
Title: Sweet Freckles
Description:I love taking random everyday photos of the kids.. I love this photo of my son Austin, it really show off his sweet freckles. They really make him look sooo stinkin cute, and they are kinda his focal feature on his face. I hope he doesn't out grown them.
Supplies:Kraft CS, PP: Crate, SEI, Jillibean, Bo Bunny, Teresa Collins. alphas: AC thickers, SEI and Pink Paislee stickers, chipboard: AC thickers, Bing: Queen and Comp, Buttons: Misc.
Journaling:May 2009 Thanksgiving Pt. Gardens, "Austin- i love your sweet freckles, i love your adorable smile, i love your joy & happiness for life. i love you Austin."  

Adeline Lim
TITLE - When did U grow up?
DESCRIPTION - I turned the sketch 90 degrees anti-clockwise and used the window cut-out and streetlamp to form the vertical line in the sketch. Lots of cut outs and stickers and layering to form the horizontal portion. I wanted a change from papers and ribbons for this layout cos I didnt want the LO to turn out too girly as Websters tend to have lots of floral designs.
SUPPLIES - Paper, cut outs, journal sticker and calendar tag from Websters Pages- Postcard from Paris and Nature's Storybook. Chipboard Streetlamp from Riff raff Designs, Paper Clip from K & Co 
JOURNALING - Asher, you just grew up before my eyes. This was you at 18+ months, all of a little man!   

Taj White
TITLE: all of me
DESCRIPTION: this sketch opened up tons of possibilites. I was able to create two very different layouts using the same sketch. Give yourself a challenge this week and see how many projects you can create from this sketch. You would be surprise how many possibilites come to mind.
SUPPLIES: Pattern Paper: Creative Imaginations, Websters Pages "A Sweet Life"; Adhesive: Scrapbook Adhesive "Ez Runner"; Mask: Ranger Ink Tim Holtz; Glimmer Mist: Tattered Angels "Suede"; Flower: Scarlet Lime September Kit; Alphabet Letters: Jillibean Soup; Cardstock Stickers: Websters page "A Sweet Life"; Pen: Sakura Fine Point Black; 
JOURNALING: This is me at 28. I feel happy, loved, blessed, and encouraged to keep going.

Sophie Sim
Title: Sojourn
Journalling: Go where the Lord takes you. Explore. Discover. Be. THough we may not know about the future, we know that the Lord will guide and provide. Just look to Him and believe... Enjoy this journey of faith!
Supplies: Cardstock - Bazzill; Pattern Paper - October Afternoon, Teresa Collins; Alpha Rub-ons - Tinkering Ink;  Embellies - Journalling spot   

Shamma Parvin
Title : You are my greatest joy
Supplies: Cardstock, Lily Bee, Prima Flowers, Lace, Ali Edwards Clear Stamps, Catslife Press Rubber Stamp
Description : This picture hit me real hard on how grown-up my little boy has become. I still remember how I held him for the first time in my arms. His tiny fingers, tiny toes, button nose and all. He loves to give me suprises, like this picture here. He makes me wonder how much longer will I be the mai receiver of his kisses and hugs. He is growing up so quickly. I'm not ready yet. I still want him to be my baby. He is my greatest joy and he will always be momma's boy.   

Ming
Title / Journalling: The simple good life is one that revolves around you Zoe, and I would not have it any other way for the world. 16 October 2009.
Papers: Fancy Pants Designs Simplicity (Shape and Patterns), Creative Imaginations Sunshine Flower die-cut paper, DCWV Indian Summer die-cut stack.
Alphas: My Little Shoebox alphas in Butter, American Crafts Remarks sticker book and Lullaby foam thickers in pink.
Embellishments: Chipboard tags, circles, photo turns, arrows and bracket from Oriental Trading Company; ribbons from Fancy Pants Designs Simplicity (thick pink velvet), leftovers from wedding favours (white and yellow sheer and pink satin), green/yellow/red woven ribbon from a nameless ribbon shop in Singapore, and pink circle ribbon whose origin I just cannot remember; rubons from Fancy Pants Designs Simplicity; white rose from Prima; blue packing tape from Prima; die cut flower from Fancy Pants Designs Simplicity; Robins Nest Dewdrops in Meadow; yellow bird badge from Scarlet Lime's 2008 September kit; foam arrows from American Crafts Subway Accents foam thickers, Glimmer Mist in Marshmallow, Iridiscent Gold, Mimosa and Lemon Meringue, and Stickles in Yellow. 

Oh yes, and sorry I forgot, the photos are all the same photo (16 copies of it!!) inked in various different distress inks - Fired Brick, Worn Lipstick, Marmalade and Mustard Seed.

 

Pink Sketch #49

Ming
Materials:
Papers: Cosmo Cricket Jack's World Animal Friends, Basic Grey June Bug Daydream, 
Alphas: AC Chit Chat Puffy Thickers
Embellishments: Hamblys' Birdcages red, Grandma's Wallpaper pink, Little Circles black, All Mixed Up teal; Basic Grey June Bug pops, rubons; Sassafrass Lass Paper Whimsies Shindig; Bazzill pom pom in pink; Kelly Panacci word rub-ons; AC Subway Accents foam thickers blue; Kaisercraft rhinestones red; black paper ribbon, red crochet flowers, orange felt flower and green felt from Daiso (a local thrift shop - they sell EVERYTHING at $2!! Yay!) 

Wendi Robinson
Title: Lehi Days
Description: These are a bunch of photos of my daughter from our city's activity days- that include the BBQ at the park, going to the museum, and picnic in the park. Our family has made a tradition to going to all the activates the city puts on all week.
Supplies: Bazzill, CS, October Afternoon PPs, stickers, and diecuts, Lilybee PPs, Primas Flowers, BG bling, Jenni Bowlin alphas and name strip, stitching.
Journaling: "Sydney you are so full of life, energy & spunk. You love yummy pink cookies, dressing up & being silly and balloons. Lehi Days June 2009" Also listed the activities for the week.  

Sarah de Guzman
Title: Princess
Supplies: Cardstock - Bazzill. Patterned Paper - Nikki Sivils, Scrapbooker. Stickers (Thickers) - American Crafts. Flower. Ribbon  

April Mensik

Supplies: Paper: ScenicRoute, OctoberAfternoon, Carolee's and really really old Chatterbox :), Letters: ScenicRoute, Labels: PaperSource, Other; DMC floss

Journaling: We met because of scrapbooking, stayed in touch because of our love for photography and are able to commiserate being married to engineers. In the end, we are stuck with each other for life because of our love for the Boston RedSox!! Pic: 6/08 Journaling: 10/09 

Elizabeth Carney
TITLE: Never 4get you
DESCRIPTION: We are coming up on a year of my mom being gone. It was SO difficult for us all to have her pass away but we all know that she is in Heaven rejoicing with Jesus! I wanted to document that Monday prior to her passing away because it was a very beautiful time for just the two of us. This photo was taken right after she came to live with us and started loosing her hair. I love what her eyes are saying!  I miss her so very much and can hardly believe that it has been a year.
SUPPLIES: Pattern Paper: Pink Paislee Autumn Road Autumn Blossom papers, Pink Paislee Autumn Road Post Cards, Graphic45 Renaissance Faire Collection Tudor Rose papers, Bazzill cardstock; Basic Grey Woolies; Pink Paislee Amber Road Press Ons; DoodleBug letter stickers; Pink Paislee letter stickers; American Crafts Rubon letter stickers; CM Corner Rounder; Machine stitching; Computer font Bradley Hand;   
JOURNALING: The journaling is pretty personal.  Even though you cannot read it I write about the day before my mom passed away and the special moments that she and I shared, what I was feeling, what was going on, etc.  

Adeline Lim
Description:I did a 9 x 9 layout as part of the shadow box that I wanted to alter for a friend who will be moving away soon to another country.  We met through our little gals who were in the same class in kindy and who were best friends. They did almost everything together and quarrelled all the time, yet missing each other when they dun meet. They are like little sisters and we used to joke about how each of us had an extra daughter. I hope our little gals will remember their best friend at this age and the purity and innocence of their friendship. Since it was going to be framed up in a shadow box, I wanted a more layered and pop-up look so I used pearl strings to make part of a heart outline and decoupage stickers. I also added a vellum quote that says 'Happy is the heart that holds a friend' in line with the theme.
Supplies: 9 x 9 Ikea Photo Frame, Beads, Ribbons from own stash, Inkadinkado Butterfly and Flourishes Stamp, Staz On Stamp in Brown for the shdaow box.
Fancy Pants Celebrate Paper, MME Wild Asparagus Decoupage Set, Cherry Arte Die Cut, Pearl string stickers and Basic Grey Lemonade Alphabet Stickers, Making Memories Travel Masking Tape for the layout.

Sophie Sim
Title: Jervis Bay
Journalling: us. enjoying ourselves. watching whales. awesome!
Description: It was a true adventure for us when we got to go whale watching and imagine our excitement when we spotted those huge mammals! They were certainly a sight to behold!
Supplies: Patterned Paper - Cosmo Cricket, KI Memories; Chipboard Letters - Maya Road; Alphas - Scrapworks; Stickers - Cloud 9 Designs  

Taj White
Title: Unexpected
Description: I decided to flip this sketch and give the title and embellishments a voice of their own while allowing the photos to still stand out. 
Supplies: Cardstock: Basic Grey "Indian Summer"; Pattern Paper: Basic Grey "Indian Summer"; Adhesive: Scrapbook Adhesive "Ez Runner"; Chipboard Shapes: Basic Grey "Indian Summer"; Cardstock Stickers: Basic Grey "Indian Summer"; Felt Shapes: Basic Grey "Indian Summer"; Alphabet Stickers: American Crafts "Darling White"; Pen: Sakura "fine point black"
Journaling: These flowers appeared out of nowhere. But that didn't stop you from being intrigued.

Shamma Parvin
Title : Being 35
Supplies : Cardstock, Jillibean & Webster Pages
Graphic 45 - Domestic Goodness Collection
Graphic 45 - Renaissance Faire Tags
Graphic 45 - Renaissance Faire Collection Masterpiece
Maya Road Clock
Prima Flowers
Prima Say It In Pearls
Lace & Button
Hambly _ mini chandeliers 

 

 

Pink Sketch #48

Happy October everyone! Hard to believe it's already October isn't it?? I am so excited to display this weeks incredible work from our design team!!! Hope you enjoy the sketch and create some fabulous layouts from it! If you decide to play with any of our sketches make sure to email them to kelli11181984@mac.com so we can put them in the Pink Gallery and show them off! Have a great week!    

 -Kelli

  

Taj White
TITLE: Coaching with dad
DESCRIPTION: I stayed true to the sketch for the most part. I flipped the journaling spot based on the height of my second photo and used the extra matting space as a journaling spot.
SUPPLIES: Cardstock: Cardstock Warehouse; Pattern Paper: Scarlet Lime Exclusive Line, Jillibean Soup; Adhesive: Scrapbook Adhesive "Ez Runner"; Alphabet Stickers: American Crafts "Chit Chat White"; Chipboard Buttons: Jenni Bowlin; Rub on's: Glitz Designs; Pens: Signo Uniball, Marvy Uchida Fine Point black; Misc: Buttons
JOURNALING: It's really cool hanging out with dad on the practice field. They let me hit the boys on their helmet.

  

  

Sophie Sim
Title: Rollin' Good Time
Journalling: Nothing beats having fun as a family. We must do this often!
Description: On Boxing Day last year, we had loads of fun bowling as a family. Doing layouts like these helps relief homesickness!
Supplies: Cardstock - Bazzill; Patterned Paper - Keeping Memories Alive, Scribble Scrabble; Alphas - American Crafts Carolee's Creations; Stickers - 7 Gypsies

   

Shamma Parvin
Title : Daughter
Description : This is specially for my daughter. I want her to know that she is not just a daughter but a friend too.
Supplies : Cardstocks, Webster's Pages
Embellishments : Anna Griffin 3D Dimensional Flower, Tattered Angels Glimmer Mist (Pinecone),Hambly - mini chandeliers, stickers American Crafts (kennedy jr - brown), Making Memories - metal label holder and lace.
Journaling : All the dreams I prayed you'd be. Are all the things you are. You were once my little girl. And now my shining star.   

Sarah de Guzman
Title: Together
Supplies: Patterned Paper (black) - Prima. Patterned Paper (lined) - Prima. Patterned Paper (cut outs) - Basic Grey. Stickers - American Crafts. Stickers - Making Memories. Transparency - Colobok. Bling - Queen and Co.       

Elizabeth Carney
TITLE: Teenager
DESCRIPTION: Alyssa is on the verge of becoming a teenager! I can hardly believe its coming up, I don't know where the time went!! I want to document that it is almost coming up so I created a fun layout with those changes.
SUPPLIES: Pattern Paper: American Crafts Teen Honor Roll papers, American Crafts Travel Boarding Pass papers, American Crafts Teen Pep Rally papers, Bazzill Cardstock, CM Corner Rounder, Pounce Wheel, MM letter stickers, Black Sharpie, K&C Company Berry Sweet embossed stickers, Fiskars Treading Water Punch, Jenni Bowlin Black Tab Stickers, Pop Dots, American Crafts Vera Vinyl Thickers, American Crafts Letterman Chipboard Thickers, ColorBok birthday sticker, Felt butterfly and ribbon from stash.
JOURNALING: Computer font Monotype Corsiva. I journaled on the photo. It says: You're on the verge of turning thirteen where did the time go??   

Kelli Fisher
Title: City Serenity
Description: Digital Layout
Supplies: Serenity Kit from Saniscraps (link); Fonts: Rockwell, Honeyscript, Birch Std

    

Wendi Robinson
Title: Fountain Fun
Description: These photos were taken at the fountain in a shopping center while we were in Cali this past summer.. The kids were waiting and I decided to whip out my camera and turn it into a fun photo shoot. They also were with their cousins and they started taking money out of the fountain, but we made sure they put it all back.
Supplies: Coordinates CS, College Press PP and diecute, Fancy Pants Lace, Jenni Bowlin chipboard circles, alphas, and ticket, Pink Paislee fabric flower, Rusty Pickle buttons
 Journaling: Austin and Sydney, Costa Mesa, Calif Jul 2009

April Mensik
Supplies: HeidiSwapp letter stickers, Bazzill cardstock, StudioCalico and Sassafrass paper, DMC floss   

Ming
Title: So Much Love
Journalling: between the two girls, all the way from day one. I pray this is how it'll continue to be as they both grow and mature. There is no greater love than that between two sisters.
Materials: 
PP: Fancy Pants Designs - Simplicity (Form), 7 Gypsies - Victoria (Fernwood), K & Company Que Sera Mat Pad
Alphas: AC Thickers Platforms (black), Lullaby (white), AC Remarks Getty (green)
Embellishments: Hambly's All Mixed Up Teal, Glitz Designs rubons 12" flourish, Maya Road Office journalling sheers, Heidi Swapp chipboard heart, two metal female figurines from a stationery store 

 

Dorcas Yam
Title : turning 3
Materials :
papers
-Scenic Route, Background paper
-October Afternoon, Pat - A - Cake
-Three Bugs In A Row, Let It Snow
-Colorbox, Friendly Forest
Others
-Robin's Nest Dew Drop, Metallic Red
-Pink Paislee, Fascinating Sticker Book
-Cut Off from Sassafras, Me likey
-Sassafras Blossoms
-Scribble Scrabble, Party Time die cut sheet   

 

Meet The New Designers!

We would like to welcome the new designers to the Pink Sketches Team! Here is a little more info about each one of them!

WELCOME TO THE TEAM!

Elizabeth Carney - "I'm Elizabeth. Married to a great guy of 14 years,  Dayv. We have a daughter, Alyssa 12 and in the 7th grade. She is such a joy!    We've got two dogs, who are still our puppy's. My family is extremely important to me. We live in WA. We just recently built our very first home and have settled in for the long haul.  Military life has been interesting. I work at Starbucks and hate coffee!  Scrapping is my sanity and along the way I create fun, exciting memories for my family and generations who hopefully will understand what I saw through the lens and story." (http://itsmythingy.blogspot.com)

Taj White - "I am a Stay at home mom to three energetic children. I have been married for  4 years. I am energetic and always looking for new inspiration. Aside from scrapbooking I enjoy photography, all kinds of art, reading,  music, and fashion. I have been scrapbooking for 3 years.  I would describe my style as freestyle chic. For me anything goes and there are no limits to this hobby. I am excited to be apart of the Pink Sketches Design Team and plan to bring as much inspiration to each sketch as possible."
                          (http://artistheimitationoflife.blogspot.com)

Wendi Robinson - "My name is Wendi Robinson and I am a scrappin addict. I love creating pages, making cards and altering anything. I'm a total Cali beach girl, who happens to be living in the dessert in the beautiful mountains at this time. I am married to my hottie, Jeremy for almost 11 years, and have two wonderful kids that keep me on the go, a boy and a girl. I work part time at the school district office doing mainly AP, and also usually coach my kid's soccer team. I am a HUGE fan of Depeche Mode, my ipod, walking, baking, Diet Cherry Pepsi and going to concerts. I am soo excited to be part of the team here and love working with the Pink Sketches." (http://scrappydayinparadise.blogspot.com)

Adeline Lim - "I am Singaporean and a stay home mum to 2 beautiful ‘monsters’. I had resigned from my job when I was expecting baby number 2 so that I can be with my kids through their early growing years and I have not regretted my decision. Shortly after our second child was born in 2006, my husband was posted to work in Shanghai and we re-located with him.

 I have always kept odds and ends from our travels and little stuff like the kids' hospital bracelets when they were born to throw into their photo album. So I guess that must be an initial, raw form of scrapbooking. I started the hobby seriously when we moved to Shanghai.  I needed something to keep myself occupied and distracted from the frustrations of adjusting to an entirely new culture. It has been very therapeutic for me and now I am happily scrappin’ whenever I have some free time from the kids. I usually scrap in the nights and despite the tiredness of chasing after 2 very active kids, I actually find much inspiration in these wee hours. I do not have a fixed style of scrappin’, but I like the distressed look a lot and tend to incorporate that into my layout. I have been scrapbooking for 1.5 years now but am still exploring and learning new techniques all the time!

We visit Singapore regularly where I get to restock on my supplies and now we are planning to re-locate back home for good as we hope to let the children pursue their primary education back home and I am so looking forward to days of just being able to visit our LSS to stock up than waiting for scrap friends to get them for me and ship over!" (http://www.scrappymumoftwo.blogspot.com)

Shamma Parvin - "Hi, my name is Shamma and I’m from the sunny island of Singapore. I am SAHM, I live with my supportive husband and two wonderful blessings. I started scrapping in 2007 and immediately fell in love with this meaningful hobby. It has been a great journey so far and I have never looked back since. Scrapping allowed me to record, document and preserve memories for my family and myself. It gives me the opportunity to nourish the creative side of me. There are no boundaries as to what we can do. That’s what I really love about scrapbooking.? In one way or another, scrapping is a form of therapy that helps relax my mind, body and soul. I am proud to be a part of Pink Sketches and I am eager to work with the rest of the team members. I do maintain a blog called Creative Momma. Do check my blog for my creativity." (http://scrapwithlove.blogspot.com)

Ming - "I am a full-time working mom of 2 little girls born 15 months apart in March 2008 and June 2009. Scrapping is my way of remembering their growing up years and milestones, which I have been doing since June 2008 when a friend kick-started me on this hobby with a gift of a baby scrapbook album kit. I haven't looked back since!!" (http://www.joyinthelord.blogspot.com)

Design Team Announcement

The incredible talent that was submitted for this design team call was nothing short of incredible. I have sat for the past 2 weeks reading emails and visiting everyones blogs/galleries/resumes. After nearly 80 entries I had the tough choice of selecting the new members. I originally only planned on 4 new members but it quickly grew to 6. So congratulations to the new members and a sincere "Thank You" to everyone who has applied. You are all INCREDIBLE!
-Kelli

2009 Design Team Members 

Wendi Robinson - http://scrappydayinparadise.blogspot.com/

Taj White - http://artistheimitationoflife.blogspot.com/

Adeline Lim - http://www.scrappymumoftwo.blogspot.com

Shamma Parvin - scrapwithlove.blogspot.com

Elizabeth Carney - http://itsmythingy.blogspot.com/

Wang Hui Ming - http://www.joyinthelord.blogspot.com