Sunday Sketch with Emma

Hi everyone!  It's Emma here to share this week's Sunday Sketch challenge.

First up, here is the sketch I worked from:

As you can see, the main focus of this sketch is to use multiple photo's on your layout.  The great thing about sketches is we don't have to stick with the design completely, we can use it as our starting point and go from there!

Multiple photo's on my small 6x8 pages is tough so for this one I kept with the general grid layout but instead of using 4 photo's, I used 4 groupings of patterned paper and added a single photo on top!

I also turned the sketch upside down so the "title" grouping was at the bottom of my page but instead of making it my title, I made it a cluster of paper/embellishments.  And for my title I used one of the veneer words over my photo and grouped with my journaling, just like the sketch only in a different position :)

My finished page is a bit different that the original sketch but I think it's still easy to see where the inspiration came from :)  As I mentioned earlier, that's one of the great things about using as sketch, you don't have to follow it exclusively, they can be such a great starting platform!

Now it's your turn to take on this week's sketch!

We love to see what you do with our kits and sketches so please make sure to upload your projects to the Citrus Twist Gallery. And remember, by uploading your take on today's sketch to the gallery you will be entered to win a $5 Coupon to use on anything in the CTK Store!  Just remember to include the date of the sketch to the title line :)

Thanks, Em xo

Pocket Life Sketch Friday with Mira

Hello!
It's Mira with Pocket Life Sketch Friday!
I prepared a whole-page sketch today, but You can choose only one of the cards (or a few) to get inspired! Here You go:

And my pink page - all about my sweet daughter and her lovely faces. I especially love those exclusive stickers by CTK: "stop expecting normal" and the second one "consider it done" from January PL Kit. They are in a great dialog wth what's going on in our life right now :)

And the main theme in this spread - diamonds, cause She shines indeed! Every day!

Ok, now it's Your turn! I really can't wait to see where those sketches will take You!
For your chance to win, create a layout based on the sketches in this blog post, post your layout to our Gallery or our Facebook Fan Page by Friday, January 29th. Be sure to include PL 01/22 in the title!
Thanks for visiting Pocket Life Friday!

Have a fantastic weekend!

3 to Inspire with Brenda

Good morning and welcome to this weeks 3 to inspire.

(Don't forget that your take on this challenge can be a layout or a PL spread and you must include all 3 prompts on your project.)

For this week I decided to keep it kinda simple.
1. 1 photo
2. handcut paper shapes
3. a large title using multiple alphas or words

Here is my layout with those 3 prompts.
All of my triangles were cut by hand with no template. I used a wood veneer word, puffy stickers, letters cut from a word sticker and an alpha to make my title.

I LOVE simple pages with large catchy titles and wonky cut papers. I cannot wait to see what you all make!

Now it is your turn. Use my three prompts to create a project. Then share it with us in the CTK Gallery and/or the fan page.


Have a fantabulous day!


Brenda

Sunday Sketch with Wendy

Hello Citrus Twist Kits fans (hey, say that three times fast, ha)! First up, I'm honored and delighted to be here today sharing my first post as a Citrus Twist Kits Designer for 2016! (insert a silent woot woot)  Thanks Tricia for the invite!  

I received January 2016 Main "Verona" and Sprinkles Kits and they were nothing short of amazing! The January kit colors and embellishments spoke to me and so did this sketch below (designed by Mira Jurecka).  Who doesn't love a great sketch? Oh, and the starburst effect screamed "try me"!  So, I did.

I prefer to scrap in 9x12 format.  I converted last year to this size instead of the routine 12x12 and never looked back.  Maybe it's my love for smaller albums but this size just works for me.  So, my take on the sketch shows you how you can easily adapt a 12x12 sketch to work for you in whatever size you choose to design your page.

For the sunburst pattern in the sketch, I knew I wanted to use the yellow paper in the January 2016 Main "Verona" Kit.  It was the perfect splash of color all bright and sunshiny for the new year!  Also, I chose to flow with one shade of color so the layout would not be 'overwhelmed' by busy papers and busy colors.  One shade of color is perfect for highlighting and balancing out a dominant pattern such as the starburst effect. 

I freehand cut the sunburst pattern of the sketch.  I used a ruler and pencil to measure and draw lines for the pattern on the reverse side of the paper.  Then I used scissors to cut out the starburst pattern.  

*Hint: Make sure to leave space a the top of the starburst pattern so that you do not accidentally cut away all the reverse pieces and your starburst 'rays' fall apart.  You can easily cover the area at the top of the starburst with your photos. 

I accented the starburst pattern by misting black mist spray (from my stash) and fun embellishments from the January 2016 Main "Verona" Kit   

*Hint: Make sure to spray mist your base cardstock PRIOR to adhering your starburst pattern. 

At the top of my layout, I chose to use exclusive Citrus Twist Kits wood veneers from the kit (insert, that I felt like hoarding) to accent the date as shown in the sketch.  A slightly different twist on the sketch in this area of the design.  Then, add the foam and puffy x's or +'s as a fun accent to add to your mini tags and randomness of your layout design.

What about that title of wood veneers? I'm a huge fan of stamps plus wood veneers and so here is the marriage of both in my title.  "Adventure" is a Heidi Swapp accent word from the kit and "the plot thickens" is a Citrus Twist Kits exclusive wood veneer in the kit.  Loveeeee. 

January 2016 Main "Verona" Kit

Now it's your turn. If you want to play along with this week's Sunday Sketch and be eligible to win a $5 gift certificate, create a project based off of the sketch and upload it to CTK Gallery by next Saturday. Please make sure to include "Sketch 1/10" to the title line of your project.

I hope I inspired you and you enjoyed my take on this week's Sunday Sketch!

Wendy 

3 To Inspire with Emma

Hi everyone!  Emma here to share this week's 3 To Inspire challenge!  I'm a big fan of these recipe challenges and this week I would love for you to join me using the following prompts:

1 - Use 4 (or more) pattern papers.  Bonus points if you use them to make/fill a shape of some sort!
2 - Use two different alpha's on your page
3 - Include at least 3 photo's!

As a reminder, your project can be a Project Life page or a scrapbook page but it must include all three (3) prompts on it!

Here's my take using the January kits:

I usually struggle with multiple photo's on my pages - but this photostrip was perfect for the four photo's as I was able to keep it on a smaller scale without them looking too small.

For my pattern paper I cut a few stars (my favourite!) using my trusty BigShot then cut small pieces of pattern paper to fill the shape in.  I admit it may have been a little tedious but, oddly enough, I enjoyed it ;)    Another easy idea for including multiple pattern papers to form a shape is creating a pie-chart (circle shape + different papers for each "section"). 

For my title I used one of the words from the Project Life Puffy Phrase Stickers (Heidi Swapp) that are in this month's Main kit and added the Elliot Tiny Alphabet Stickers from the Pocket Life kit underneath.  Those little alpha's are adorable, wish I had a few more packs :)

 

Now it's your turn! Use the three prompts to create your own projects and share them with us here in the gallery and/or our Facebook Forum.  I can't wait to see your pages!

Thanks, Em xo

Sunday Sketch with Brenda Smith

Good Morning! I am so excited to be here sharing today's Sunday Sketch with you. This is also my very first post for Citrus Twist. (eeeeeeek!!!!!) Yes, I am really that excited. haha This months kits are just divine. I could swear the colors were picked just for me. I have a love affair going on with yellow, blue green, pink with black and white accents. This sketch was just right for me too. I got to do a lot of layering and splattering. Perfection.


Here is the sketch first.  Isn't it lovely?

I stayed pretty true to the design. The only real difference was the extra layers of pretty paper and doilies. Those doilies made my day when I saw them in my box. They were perfect for this girly page.

My splatters came out a little weird this time but that's ok. Oh and I left out the journaling. I stink at that. Maybe I should make that a goal this year. Journal on more layouts. Sounds like a plan! Anyone want to join me? 

On to the details. 

January SB main + Sprinkles

Now it is your turn. Grab the sketch and use it to make a page. Don't forget to add your page to the CTK Gallery to be eligible for a $5 coupon to the CTK store! Also, add "Sketch 1/3" to the title line. Cannot wait to see what y'all make!

Brenda

3 to Inspire with Suse

Hi guys! Fancy a little creative challenge this sunny Saturday? Go on: get your favourite tunes on, grab those materials and enjoy a lovely bit of me-time at your craft table.

You could make a layout or a pocket page spread to join with this challenge: just remember that you need to include all 3 prompts on your project. So here are my prompts for you:

1. Chalkboard-style black
2. Painted wood veneer
3. The theme of your hopes for 2016

So here's my take on the challenge... I may have swooned when I spotted the package of Heidi Swapp wood veneer words in our kit: they are just scrumptious! This 'adventure' one felt perfect for my layout which is all about my hopes for the coming year. I'm in the mood for excitement!

I rather fancied the idea of having a chalkboard-style element to my layout, as there's something very 'new year' about the idea of getting organised and chalking up lists and plans. I painted mine with a tester tube of black paint.

And I'm so happy with the way the stamping turned out! That was one of those nice surprises that sometimes result from a bit of an experiment.

So now it’s over to you! Use my three prompts to create your own project then share it with us in the CTK Gallery and/or on our Facebook Fan Page by Saturday, January 9th, for a chance to win a little something rather lovely. You can also upload to Instagram and tag us @citrustwistkits. Hope you have loads of fun!