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Got Sketch Challenge 143 with the Noel Mignon team

Have you seen the newest Got Sketch Challenge?  It's a really good sketch and the really cool part is that this challenge is sponsored by Noel Mignon Kits and they have generously donated a $20 gift certificate. 

To get more details about the challenge and to view the sketch please click here to go to the challenge Got Sketch blog post. 

My layout uses papers from My Mind's Eye.  I stayed fairly true to the sketch omitting and adding a couple of elements.  I loved the banners in the corner.  Banners are so hot right now and My Mind's Eye cardstock embellishments were right on target.  

I also really lucked up with my twine colors from The Twinery.  The colors I had were a red and grey which matched exactly to the colors in the paper.  I took the two pieces, tied them together in a knot in the middle of the two strands and then stretched them across the page adhering them to the back of the layout.

The layout has pictures of my middle son Brett who is now 13. I still have so many pictures of my two oldest kids that I haven't scrapped yet that I am trying to use them more than the recent pictures that I have.  I know that I will probably never "catch up" and to tell you the truth, I don't really care if I do or not, but there are still quite a few pictures from the earlier years that I have been holding onto waiting for just the right inspiration or paper and embellishments.  

Do you see the cute little red polka dot washi tape by Bella Blvd.  Oh, I love it!!  Not only is it a fun embellishment, I love that you can pull it up easily if it's not in just the right place.  I only have a couple of rolls of it right now but I can surely see a huge stash of it in the future.

The beautiful yellow flowers that you see are from Petaloo.  The newest Flora Doodles are hands down my favorite line.  They come in different sizes within the many color groups, dimensional and ready to place on your page and the match the beautiful Core'dinations cardstock!  

I hope to see your layout in the challenge in the InLinz box.  Deadline is Sunday, May 27 at 11:59 EST

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I also want to remind you of Valerie's new Got Sketch Express 3 class that will be starting very soon. 

I will be there.  I hope you will be too.  We have so much fun and the inspiration is amazing!!  Sign up by May 20th, 2012 to be eligible to win a scrappy prize package!

Get the details on the Got Sketch Express! 3 Info Page.

Kiss Me- Basic Grey Kissing Booth layouts

These are a couple of layouts that I created for my Basic Grey layout Kit Club.  Each month I teach a fun class where we create 1 double page layout and 2 single page layouts.  The double page layout is created by a member of the Basic Grey team and then I use the rest of the supplies to create the 2 single page layout.  We always have a great time and get a lot done plus the products are amazing to work with.

This class has been so popular for the last year it was completley sold out, but if you are interested in attending the club we now have 3 spots available for the next 6 month committment.  Just contact India Davis for more information.  You can also let me know too and I can get you pointed in the right direction too.  This class is held on one Thursday night a month in Hoover, (Birmingham), Alabama.

I always try to create one layout that is geared more towards girls and one that is geared more towards boys.  If I can, I will also create a double page layout or a card as a bonus.  There are always tons of embellishments left and usually some paper.

I hope to see you there.

Contact:  christineousley@mac.com

And speaking of layouts, I'm almost ready to share by news and big announcement.  Just have a few details to iron out.  Can't wait to share!!

 

Sketch Class this Saturday

Don't forget that my Sketch Class is this Saturday. There is still time to sign up.  Here are the details.

(This is not the sketch or layout that we will be creating.  It will be something brand new.)

Scrapbook sketches started to become popular a few years ago and now can be found in Scrapbook magazines and books, online blogs and challenges.  When I first saw them I instantly understood their value and was hooked. I got involved in sketch classes at GotSketch.com to learn more.  Not too long after that I was honored to be asked to be on the GotSketch design team as a master sketch artist.  

 

If you have seen layout sketches but never really understood how they could help you create your scrapbook pages easier and faster then this class is for you.  Even if you have used sketches before, this class can help you "stretch" your sketch even further by learning how to break down a sketch, pick papers, and to adapt sketches to your pictures and your supplies. 

Please come join me to learn more about sketches and have fun creating a double page layout.  Bring your class tool kit, including a paper trimmer, adhesive, foam dots, black journaling pen, small pair of scissors, pencil and ruler.  It is also important to bring about 5-8 pictures from an event that you would like to scrap and a few papers that you think you would like to use on your layout with those pictures.  We will use these to talk about how to use them with a sketch for a more personal instructional experience. 

Details:  February 11, 2011  11:00 am - 1:00 pm  $20 @ My Scrapbook Room

Please call me at 205-960-0837 or email me at christineousley@mac.com to reserve your space.

 

Christmas Card and Tag class photos Day 2

Here are a couple of the tags that we created at my Christmas Card and Tag class.  All of the cards and tags were made using Echo Park's Season Greetings paper, chipboard and cardstock stickers.

 

Here are a few more cards.

Have a wonderful and safe New Year!

Christmas Card and Tag class photos

I am taking a little bit of a break right now from my blog as I am visiting my family in Florida.  But I've got a few cards to share with you from a class that I taught in early December.

I'll be back with a few more tomorrow.  Have a wonderful week!!

Christine

10 Cards, 10 Tags Class

Many of my local scrapbook friends know that teaching scrapbook classes is a passion of mine!!  I love everything about it.  I love the friendships, crafts, and the look on someone's face when they learn something new!  Up until recently I taught all of my scrapbook classes at Scrapbook Mania which was the closest scrapbook store to my home.  Well Scrapbook Mania closed it's doors at the end of October and so now I am looking for ways to keep teaching and staying in touch with my local scrapbook friends.  

So....

this is what I am going to do, for now.  I will be holding a few classes in my home. I've had many a Stampin Up! class here so I figured why not try it.  The first one will be a Christmas card and tag class.  I am very excited about this class.  We will be using some of my most favorite Christmas paper this year, Season's Greetings from Echo Park.  You will make 10 cards and 10 tags.  You will get all of the materials that you need, except a couple of consumable supplies and tools, to make all of the cards and tags.

Would you like to get a start on your holiday cards?  Please join me for this class where we will be making 10 cards and 10 matching tags.  Class fee is $25 and includes all of the materials you need to make these beautiful cards and tags. You can see a sneak peek of them above.  I hope that if you live in the area you will join us!!

As a bonus, if you sign up by November 25th you will get a take home project for free, cut and ready for you to assemble, along with an full color instruction sheet.

Please bring:  Paper Trimmer, Scissors, favorite adhesive, foam dots, glue dots, ruler, black journaling pen and pencil

Details:

• Holiday Cards Class
• Taught by:  Christine Ousley
• When: December 3, 2011 @ 11:00am
• Cost: $25
• Location:  Hoover/ Birmingham, AL
• Email me at christineousley@mac.com or call 205-960-0837  to reserve your spot. Spots are limited.
• Sign up before November 25th and get a BONUS take home project FREE.

One of the tags that we will be creating!