Here is the Christmas Bonus! Enjoy!

Be on the look out for...

some bonus sketches from Santa on Sunday!

Double Sketches for December...

So it has been awhile since I have been around, but I am officially done with my Masters and now I can get back to some major scrapping! To celebrate - here are some extra sketches for December to help the mojo start flowing again! If you would like me to publish your creation from one of these sketches on this blog, then just send me a jpeg to my e-mail account! Please remember the terms of use and crediting myself or the site. Thanks for looking, and happy creating!

Single Sketches...



Double Page Sketches...

Okay...

So I have been a tad busy the last three months, but I am happy to say that I am DONE with my Masters program!! YEAH!!

So to celebrate - the November and December sketches will be up on Saturday! Check back and check them out!

November Sketches...

November is coming up fast! So be ready for new sketches the day after Halloween!

October Sketches...

With Halloween looming on the horizon, this would be a great time to place all your ghoulish ideas onto a scrapbook page! So here are the October sketches...have a frighteningly good time with them! If you would like me to publish your creation from one of these sketches on this blog, then just send me a jpeg to my e-mail account! Please remember the terms of use and crediting myself or the site. Thanks for looking, and happy creating!

October Sketches...

I will post the October sketches later today...so keep your eyes open! :)

September sketches

Hopefully everyone had a great holiday weekend! Here are the sketches for Spetember...please let me know if you use one of the sketches as your inspiration. I would love to see what you do with them! :)

August Sketches...

Well school is just around the corner, and summer is winding down. This would be a great time to take those awesome summer pictures and scrap them! If you would like me to publish your creation from one of these sketches on this blog, then just send me a jpeg to my e-mail account! Please remember the terms of use and crediting myself or the site. Thanks for looking, and happy creating!

July sketches...

So while we are celebrating our nation's independence...remember to take lots of pictures & then use these sketches to scrap them all!! :)
Single layout sketch

Double layout sketch (look at all the places for pictures!)

Only days to go...

until the JULY SKETCHES will be up!!! Check back on the first! And if you have a layout you would like to to place up on the blog, please email me the picture by June 30th.

Elsie F. Sketch inspiration...

Here is my inspiration from one of Elsie's sketches. This was a challenge at A Million Memories, go check it out! And tonight there is an online chat with Elsie herself!! That is so cool!!

IT is very funky with all the doodling. I even have a close up of the ribbon flower.


CS: Paperbilites
ribbon
staples
buttons
Autumn Leaves stamps
Stampin' Up pens, ink and stamps

Archived Sketches...

I have archived my sketches on my website...go check them out! :)

Announcing...

I finally have my own webpage!! This is really exciting. This website is a resume highlighting my scrapping works! Go check it out and let me know what you think!

Tricia's Website

Another PHutch sketch inspiration...

This is the SLO sketch inspiration from PHutch's May collection. Thanks chica!! This was perfect for my friends page!

PHutch Sketch Inspirations...

Besides working with my own sketches, I love to work with my friend PHutch's sketches. Here are my inspirations for her SLO April and June Sketches.

PP, CS & chipboard letters: Piggy Tales
Stampin' Up pens and ink
DSP Curly Q Solid Font
Sketch by PHutch

PP, chipboard letters & CS: Piggy Tales
Pressed Petals flowers
Autumn Leaves stamps
Stampin' Up pen & ink
BG rub-ons
Sketch by PHutch

In honor of Father's Day...

Here is a bonus sketch for the upcoming weekend! Enjoy!

Check out this site tomorrow!

Tomorrow I am going to post a bonus sketch! Just in time for Father's Day! So check back tomorrow afternoon for all the details!!

Sketch Inspirations...

Here is a sneak peek at my creations using the sketches. Enjoy!
"Once there was a Tree"

Digital elements by Jennifer Trippetti

"Kira"

PP, stickers, and monogram: Basic Grey
CS, ink, stamp, and pens: Stampin' Up
Making Memories grommet & brads
Prima flowers
ribbon
staples

"Piano Men"

Digital elements by Jennifer Trippetti & DSP

"Rock Star"

PP: Scenic Route
CS: Paperbilities
Technique Tuesday stamps
Stampin' Up stamps and ink
Pressed Petals chipboard letters
silver stars
brads
ribbon
Apple Barrel paint

Double your fun with double the June sketches!

The June sketches are here - ENJOY! If you would like me to publish your creation from one of these sketches on this blog, then just send me a jpeg to my Gmail account! Please remember the terms of use and crediting myself or the site. Thanks for looking, and happy creating!

Single LO sketch #1

Single LO sketch #2

DOuble LO sketch #1

Double LO sketch #2

My LOs for April Sketches...

Here are the LOs based on the April sketches.
A Boy and His Dog

PP, monograms, and letter stickers BG Oh Baby line
SU ink and pens
Colorbox chalk ink

A Whole New World

PP: KFD
CS: Bazzill & SU
MM Foam stamps & rub-ons
Heidi Swapp chipboard letter
Junkitz rub-ons
blue and brown paint
Stampcraft, Memories in the Making date stamp & Judith stamps
Stampcraft black ink
DCWV rub-on stitches
SU Real Blue pen
Journaling: You never had a real home until we adopted you. You were rescued from a puppy mill, and for the first year of your life you lived in a tiny, crowded cage. We are so grateful for Carol Wheeler at Hearts United for Animals. She has given you the chance to live a life full of love. We brought you home, and you have been amazed by all the smells, noises, toys, a yard to play in, a soft blanket, laps to sit in, and tons of hugs and kisses. Welcome to your new world ~ Chewbacca Barnett Kruse.

New Header...

So let me know what you think about my new header. I really like it! I would like to thank Jennifer Trippetti for providing the elements used to make this header - You ROCK girl!!

Way too busy...

My life hit over drive through the month of April and didn't calm down until today! So since I missed May sketches - I will be posted double for the month of June! So stay tuned and check back on the 1st!

April Sketches...

Here are the sketches for April! If you would like me to publish your creation from one of these sketches on this blog, then just send me a jpeg to my Gmail account! Please remember the terms of use and crediting myself or the site. Thanks for looking, and happy creating!

Double Layout Sketch for April...


Single Layout Sketch for April...

WOW!! Where did March go?

Well, April is only a few days away! So be on the look out for the new sketches!! :)

My sketch inspirations...

1 pager -
"Golden Boy"
PP, letters & tags: Piggy Tales Hansel collection
TT stamps
staples
SU ink and pens

2 pager -
"Unconditional Love"
PP: Daisy D's
CS: Paperbilities
Basic Grey rub-ons
White Unibal pen
SU pens
staples
TT & Stampabilities stamps
Journaling:How can we possibly ever thank you both for thirteen years of unconditional love? You were always there for us when we came home; you were always there to protect us at night. We had thirteen years of unending laughs. There isn’t one day that goes by when I don’t think back to the day in March when we let the two of you go. You both were tired and sad. You had been such great friends to us and to each other. You loved to play and snuggle with each other. It was only fitting that the two of you should leave us, together. It was hard to let you go, but on that day you both knew and were content. You were together until the end, and the last thing you saw were the faces of those who loved you. Thank you for ever year; you will always be in our hearts and rest well “our good and faithful servants.”

March Sketches are here

Here are the sketches for March! If you would like me to publish your creation from one of these sketches on this blog, then just send me a jpeg to my Gmail account! Please remember the terms of use and crediting myself or the site. Thanks for looking, and happy creating!

Heads up...

I will be posting the March sketches tomorrow afternoon...so check back!! :)

Patti ROCKS!!

My good friend PHutch has sent me her version of my February One Page Sketch. Awesome job Patti!!! I Love it! If you have an awesome version of one of my sketches, let me know and I'll put it up on my blog!!

Blue Prints Idea book...

Here is the cover for the BP book I am going to have 2 LOs in!! They are taking pre-orders for the Styles Defined book at their website: Blue Prints. GO check it out!!

BLuePrints sketch #8

Here is my interp of this sketch!

Title: B-Ball


Digital elements: Jennifer Trippetti Harvest kit, Business Casual kit, Play Hard kit, All Year Round February kit, and Free Soul kit

Fonts: DSP Starry Night and Book Antigua

Blue Prints Sketch Inspiration...

"Montana Sky"



PP: Basic Grey
CS: Bazzill
Chipboard: Basic Grey Mini Monos & Heidi Swapp
SU pen, ink and stamp
Journaling: You may have heard of "Big Sky Country", but have you ever comprehended it? You have to experience Montana to understand and appreciate the serenity of big skies. Where the skies are bluer, where the air is cleaner, and where the land is infinite.

In Honor of the Super Bowl

Here is my inspiration drawn from a Becky Higgins sketch.





PP: Crate Paper
Chipboard: Pressed Petals & Heidi Swapp
Mulberry paper
Stampin’ Up pens
Font: Times New Roman
Journaling: Ben, your second year of contact football was so thrilling! Besides getting the chance to play both offense and defense, you were able to really hone your skills of perception and timing. With plays like the Wing Back Slam, you were able to power through the opponent’s defense and gain yards! On defense you were an unstoppable monster! Congratulations on another successful year on the grid iron number 37!

CK Grid Book Challenge

"To Be Me"


Digital Elements:
Jennifer Trippetti kits: Harvest, Remix Solids, & Beachy
Fonts: Book Antiqua & DSP Polyanna

Another PHutch sketch inspiration...

This was a perfect sketch for Valentine's Day!

"True Love"

Jennifer Trippetti All Year Round kits (February and April)
Jennifer Trippetti Business Casual kit

February PHutch Sketch inspiration

Here is a LO that I did using one of my friend Patti's sketches!

"Stealing Moments"

PP: Basic Grey
CS: Paperbilities
Chipboard: Basic Grey Mini Monos & Heidi Swapp
Rub-Ons: DCWV & MM
Unibal White Pen
Journaling: As my sons grow up, I do not get many "mom" moments. So when they happen, I treasure every second.

Published in BLUEPRINTS!!!

Two of my layouts ("Uniquely You" and "Husker Youth Experience") have been picked up for publication in the BluePrints new idea book that is coming out! It is going to be called - Scrapbook Styles: Defined.

I have to wait until after the publication to show them in public, but I thought I would let you know how excited I am!!! :)

Don't forget to tell your Local Scrapbook Store to order their BlueMedia books - Layout Blueprints or Scrapbook Styles: Defined - now!

February sketches!

Here are the sketches for February! If you would like me to publish your creation from one of these sketches on this blog, then just send me a jpeg to my Gmail account! Please remember the terms of use and crediting myself or the site. Thanks for looking, and happy creating!

Single sketch...

"Me in 07"

PP: My Mind's Eye, Chatterbox & Scenic Route
Chipboard: Maya Road flowers & Provo Craft letters
Autumn Leaves clear stamps
SU ink and pens
Prima flowers
brads
Fun tip: I covered the flowers with the PP.
Sketch by Tricia Kruse (TJ'sFramedMemoriesandSketches.com)

Double sketch...

"Gameday"

CS: Bazzill & Paperbilities
Autumn Leaves clear stamp
MM rub-on
Pressed Petals chipboard letters
SU ink and pens
Unibal white pen
I did this LO with just cardstock - there is no patterned paper! I wanted to keep it simple and let the photos pop off the page.
Sketch by Tricia Kruse (TJ'sFramedMemoriesandSketches)