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Sketch Monday with Jess

Welcome to another Sketch Monday! Mondays are, well, Mondays... and that usually means I need a kick start to get my scrappy mojo flowing.  And there's nothing better than a sketch to get your creativity going!

This week I played with the bold colors and fun designs of What a Wonderful Day.  

What a Wonderful Day Paper Superb / What a Wonderful Day Paper This Way / What a Wonderful Day Paper Wonderous / What a Wonderful Day Paper Remarkable / What a Wonderful Day Paper Strips / What a Wonderful Day Sticker Fundamentals / What a Wonderful Day Tape Stickers / What a Wonderful Day Label Stickers / What a Wonderful Day Patterned Photo Frames / What a Wonderful Day Pennants / Etcetera 6x6 Paper Pad / Etcetera Flair / Artist Edition Vacation Stencil Cards 

The patterns on the paper are geometric and so I made my design with lots of geometric circles and rectangles.  The large outer circle is a great way to ground the three smaller embellishment clusters so they don't look like they're "floating" in space.  

I created the title area from a coordinating frame, a painted Artist Edition title block, and two different colors of solid paper under the words.  I like the focus the title has with all the flowers, flags, and a bit of twine. 

 

And here is the sketch I created for you from my layout.  I think it's pretty versatile and would work with pretty much any photo!

I also created a card from my sketch:

I turned the design on it's side so the long mat of patterned paper is horizontal and at the bottom.  But you can definitely see the placement inspiration that I drew from this sketch. The circle is smaller but still anchors three distinct embellishment clusters. 

The title area moved into what was the photo on my layout but the focal area is still at the bottom left with lots of little layers.

Thanks for joining me today and I hope you have had a spark of inspiration!

- Jess

Sketch Monday with Becky

Hi Everyone! Becky here with you today to share a little sketch challenge 2 ways! Have you ever used the same sketch to create both a layout and a card? Well today I’m going to share my take on this challenge with you.

I created this sketch to use for both my layout and my card.

Let’s start with my layout.

 

Etcetera 6x6 paper pad / Etcetera brag pad / Etcetera decorative tags / Etcetera Flair / Etcetera Patterned Photo Frames / Swagger Paper Clever / Swagger Paper Gentleman / Swagger Paper Mustache Fever / Swagger Sticker Fundamentals / Swagger Label Stickers / Swagger Button Set / Swagger Felt Pieces / Swagger Clips / Swagger Ephemera Pack / Cool Gray Corrugate Paper

 

I love how the Etcetera collection coordinates so well with the Swagger collection. I mixed and matched pieces and paper from each to bring this layout together. Every year on their birthday, I take a photo of my kiddos wearing the same adult sized piece of clothing. My son wears this shirt and tie that are the size his dad wears, and I take the photo in the same location to help show how much they grow each year. I have done this with my daughter for the past 10 years already and the sweater she wears almost fits her now! The photos on my layout are from this past February when my son turned 2! I can’t wait to see how he grows into his shirt and tie. The Swagger and Etcetera collections were perfect for scrapbooking these photos!

I layered a tag with some letters cut with my die cut machine to create my title. I layered some buttons in place of the letter ‘O’ to add some interest and dimension.

I layered embellishments, tags, and die cuts up and down from the title on the right side of the page.

On the left side of my photos I added a little cluster of embellishments and corrugated paper. The felt tie had orange stripes which didn’t really go with my layout so I colored over the orange. I framed one of my photos with a frame from the Etcetera collection and layered it with some die cuts and stickers.

With Father’s Day right around the corner I decided to make a Dad themed card. You could give it to Dad for Father’s Day or a Birthday, as a thank you, or just because.

Swagger Paper Top Hat / Park Bench Paper Conversation / Swagger Banner Die Cuts / Swagger Felt Pieces / Etcetera Label Stickers / Etcetera Decorative Tags / Etcetera Flair / Swagger Sticker Fundamental

I used the large polkadot tag as the stripe of papers from the sketch and added the title and embellishments down the right hand side like the sketch shows.

I used a sticker, letter stickers and cut the word DAD with my die cut machine to create the sentiment on the card. And finally, a bunch of masculine embellishments finish it off.

Well, that’s that for me...I’d love to see how you interpret my sketch! If you decide to put your own spin on a layout and card made from the same sketch please send me a link in the comments, I’d love to check it out!

- Becky

Sketch Monday with Vicky

It’s a busy time of year; it seems I always have a need for a gift card for an upcoming occasion : Graduations, Birthdays ect.  I chose the fun cheery colors and design of the Trend Setter line to work with today!

 

The envelope makes a fun little holder for money or a gift card!

Here is the sketch I started with and based my card on.

 

I love the challenge of creating a card AND a layout from the same sketch, so here is my layout made from the same sketch design.

For the most part I scrap 8 ½ x 11 pages, but these sketch could easily be adapted for 12x12 also.  I substituted the partial row of tags at the top of the page from the Price Tag paper for the scallop on the top of the sketch, and the photo on the layout for the envelope on the sketch and card.    

When I’m creating with the different Fancy Pants lines I’m always so appreciative of the fact that the lines can be used in so many more ways than just their general theme.   

On this layout the Trend Setter line worked great for a beach theme. I’m a Midwest girl, so I don’t get the  ocean as often as I would like, and I LOVE it!  So… I always say, “The Ocean is calling me”.  When I saw that phone dial Flair button, I knew I had to use that as my titleJ   

Trend Setter Brag Pad / Trend Setter Sticker Fundamentals / Trend Setter Label Stickers /  Trend Setter Flair / Trend Setter Pattered Envelopes/ Trend Setter Button Set / Trend Setter paper Glamorous  /Trend Setter Paper Classy / Trend Setter Paper Price Tag / Trend Setter Paper Digits  

I’m hoping you find the sketch inspiring. Sometimes a sketch is just what I need to get me going, then the creativity flows.  Sometimes it ends up being much different from the sketch, but that’s okay too…. It’s just meant to hopefully inspire.  Enjoy!

- Vicky

Sketch Monday with Victoria

Hello Fancy Pants Designs fans! 

Today I'm going to show you how to use one sketch for layout and card. There are three equal elements on both of these projects - layers, tags and banners.

Let's start from LO. I used for it Turquoise Corrugate Paper, contrast yellow and than neutral papers for the layered background.

Turquoise Corrugate Paper / Fountain / Flower Garden / Bridge / Brag Pad / Decorative Bag / Decorative Tags / Banner Die Cuts / Stickers Fundamentals / Label Stickers / Patterned Photo Frames / Title Pieces / Button Set / Artistis Edition 3x3 Shapes Stensil Set

For the main central element with photo I chose yellow and aqua papers that match this photo most. I adhered photo to the mat from Title Pieces pack and than covered it with one of the Photo Frames. I also added paper from Brag Pad, Decorative Bag and put two tags in it for journaling. There are also stickers, button and cloud die cut as embellishments.

Banners are one of the basic elements on the sketch, so I used large ones for this layout. I also added blue and yellow inks to the background.

Here you can see lightness of the elements. This reminds me of warm days and light breeze. 

I planned to use a journaling beneath the photo, but as I created this layout for a friend about her son I just use this phrase on sticker. I wanted to pay attention to the corrugate background, so I punched two circles of the different size, added a sentiment and a button to join them together. This is what my card is missing although both of the project created with the help of one sketch. 

For the card I used the main element from the sketch: layers, tags and banners and created a pretty cluster from them and some other stuff. 

Posh / Banner Die Cuts / Brag Pad / Felt Flowers / Decorative Tags / Ephemera Pack

For the background I chose a piece from Brag Pad which looked like three layers of paper but was flat. I cut the inner part of it with chevron and white space inside, adhered it to dark blue paper and joined with the first part from which I cut at the beginning. Now it looks more layered, doesn't it? 

As a central element I used photo frame, tags, banners, die cut and felt flower. You can also see a sentiment on the frame. 

Thanks for joining me today on the Fancy Pants Designs blog! Hope you find this sketch easy to use and I'll be looking forward to your creations!

- Victoria

Sketch Monday with Yuki

Happy Monday! It's Yuki here today with a new sketch for you!

Here is my layout using this sketch.

Trend Setter Paper Glamorous / Trend Setter Paper Star / Trend setter paper Haute / Trend Setter Paper Vogue / Trend Setter Paper Strips /Trend Setter Sticker Fundamentals / Trend Setter Decorative Tags / Trend Setter Brag Pad / Trend Setter Decorative Bags / Trend Setter Button Set / Trend Setter Clips / White Corrugate

I pulled out some Trend setter papers and embellishments for my layout. I think black and red color scheme in this collection is perfect for my photos.

I also made a simple card using the same sketch.

Trend Setter Paper Glamorous / Trend setter paper Haute / Trend Setter Paper Classy / Trend Setter Paper Price Tag /Trend Setter Banner Die Cuts / Trend Setter Sticker Fundamentals /  Trend Setter Button Set  

I hope you enjoyed my projects today. Feel free to use the sketch and then share your projects with us right here or on our Facebook page. I can’t wait to see your creations!!

- Yuki

Sketch Monday with Glenda

Hi!  Sketches are a great way to plan and start a creative scrapbook layout. Here’s the layout using the sketch with the sophisticated and stylish Swagger and Artist’s Edition product:   Swagger Paper Debonair / Swagger Paper Gentleman / Swagger Paper Gallant / Swagger Paper Humorous / Swagger Paper Strips / Swagger Tape Stickers / Swagger Label Stickers / Swagger Banner Die Cuts / Swagger Decorative Paper Clips / Swagger Rub-Ons / Swagger Ephmera Set / Swagger 6x6 Paper Pad / Artist’s Edition 3x8 Pattern Stencil Set   Use the Swagger Paper Debonair as the background. Place the Artist’s Edition 3x8 Pattern Stencil Set (zig-zag) on the background paper and ink using an ink blending tool over the stencil onto the background. Repeat this several times on the background paper. Adhere the inked stencil to the background.   Cut strips from Swagger Paper Strips. Create your own ‘washi tape’ with one of the strips. I used the black and grey chevron strip. Burnish 1 inch clear sellotape to the paper strip using a bone folder. Trim away excess clear tape. Immerse the strips into water and soak for a few seconds. Using your fingers, gently roll away paper backing – the pattern will transfer to the tape, leaving a transparent strip. Wipe away excess moisture and leave strips to dry. Trim three of the strips shorter and adhere to layout starting at about 3 inches from the bottom edge. Then add a strip from the Swagger Tape Stickers and a page from the Swagger 6x6 Paper Pad. Adhere a second page the Swagger 6x6 Paper Pad over the stencil and add elements from the Swagger Ephmera Set, raising a few elements with foam squares. Adhere inked zig-zag strips that were removed from the stencil to the layout.   Finish the layout with machine straight stitching and add a title, photos, Swagger Label Stickers, Swagger Decorative Paper Clips and a Swagger Rub-On.   This is the card that was created with the stylish Swagger product:   A page from the Swagger 6x6 Paper Pad that resembled the layout background is adhered on the right-hand side of the card. A strip of Swagger Paper Gentleman to fit on the left side, aligning with the fold. Machine stitch around the edge of the card. Adhere a strip of ‘washi tape’ made from a strip of Swagger Paper Strips (I used the hexagonal shape strip), down the left-hand side. Adhere Swagger Banner Die Cuts onto the orange side of Swagger Paper Humorous and trim to create a border. Stitch on the banners. Raise the large banner with foam squares. Embellish with a Swagger Decorative Paper Clip, a small Swagger Banner Die Cut (CARPE DIEM) and wording.   I’m looking forward to seeing what you create with the sketch and Fancy Pants Designs products. Have a stylish week filled with much Swagger! Glenda

Sketch Monday with Tessa

Howdy! My son recently turned four and we celebrated with a cowboy birthday party. Several designs from the Swagger line matched photos from his party perfectly.

Swagger Paper Debonair / Swagger Paper Dependable / Swagger Paper Cool Gray Corrugate /Swagger Sticker Fundamentals / Swagger Button Set / Swagger Patterned Envelopes / Swagger Ephemera Pack

To create this page, I started by making this sketch:

The distressed wood pattern on the Debonair paper made for a perfect rough-and-tumble background. Because I wanted to emphasize my center photograph, I backed it with the gray corrugate paper. I also used the corrugate paper to add page corners. I can't get enough of that texture!

Even though the Swagger line doesn't include any "western" designs, the colors of the chevron on the Dependable paper matched my cowboy's outfit, so I trimmed chevron arrows and used them to line up my pictures. A bit of the same pattern on the very bottom of the layout helps to anchor the design of the page.

I finished the layout with a die-cut title and printed journaling strips. A few threaded buttons and a die-cut "4" were all the embellishments I chose. I wanted that cute face to be the center of attention.

When all was said and done, I wanted to test my sketch by making a card with my leftover pieces.

Instead of a row of photos, I used a rectangular pocket. I plan to slip a gift card inside. I used the alpha stickers to add a sentiment where my title space was, and placed a die-cut where the journaling would be. I used the man die-cut like I used the buttons. I duplicated the corners, chevron arrow and bottom strip. The card came together in just a few minutes, which is great! I usually agonize over cards.

I hope you find this sketch useful for your next layout or card. You might find yourself letting out a "yeehaw!" when you're done!

 - Tessa

Sketch Monday with Pamela

Hi everyone!  Today I am sharing a new sketch just for the Fancy Pants Designs fans out there.

Sketches are a great way to start your layouts.  

I can't wait to see what you guys do with the sketch.  

Here's a layout that I made based on the sketch:

 Trend Setter Posh Paper / Trend Setter Strips Paper / Trend Setter Tape Stickers / Trend Setter Button Set / Park Bench Patterned Photo Frames / Park Bench Pennants / Park Bench Button Set / Park Bench Title Pieces / Artist Edition Pattern Stencil Set

It was very easy to create those banner pieces using the Tape Stickers, I also thought it'd be fun to include a variety of frames on my layout.  Instead of a third photo, I used a frame and filled it with embellishments (or little treasures).  

Here are some close up's of my layout:

 

You'll notice that it doesn't follow the sketch exactly, I just used the sketch as a starting point.  

So now it's your turn!  Use the sketch and then share your layouts or projects with us right here!  I can't wait to see what you create! 

Have a fabulous day!!  

Pamela

Sketch Monday (on a friday) with Jenny

Hello to all my Fancy Pants Design friends!

I hope everyone is well and ready for a new sketch on this fabulous Monday Friday!!

For my sketch today, I started off with making this card:

Etcetera 6x6 Paper Pad / Etcetera Brag Pad / Etcetera Patterned Photo Frames / Etcetera Decorative Tags / Etcetera Decorative Paper Clips / Swagger Button Set

 

I used the Etcetera collection, starting with the striped frame. It is such a bold, beautiful piece, and easy to layer around. 

I used lots of foam adhesive to give add dimension. (It is also a great way to tuck in different embellishments, like the decorative paper clip!) After finishing the card, I made my sketch:

And, then I decided to make another card with it! I turned the sketch and a few of the elements from it, to create this card:

Swagger Debonair paper / Swagger Humorous paper / Swagger Banner Die Cuts / Swagger Sticker Fundamentals / Swagger Ephemera Pack / Swagger Decorative Paper Clips

A completely different card based on the same sketch! 

I hope you all are inspired to create with some of your favorite Fancy Pants Designs products, and create your own cards based on this sketch!

Jenny

Sketch Monday with Jess

Greetings!  Today I've got some Swagger going on with my little guy.  He makes the perfect model little man for this awesome collection.  

 

Kraft Corrugate Cardstock / Swagger Paper Top Hat / Swagger Paper Clever / Swagger Paper Debonair / Swagger Paper Humorous / Swagger Paper Success / Swagger Paper Powerful /Swagger Banner Die Cuts / Swagger Sticker Fundamentals / Swagger Tape Stickers / Swagger Button Set / Swagger Clips / Swagger Rub Ons / Swagger Ephemera Pack / Etcetera Decorative Tags/ Etcetera Flair / Artist Edition Sports Stencil Cards / Artist Edition Journaling Cards

I started with a base of the kraft corrugate cardstock and roughed it up with ink, tearing, and mist.  He may be a tiny gentleman but he's still a messy boy at heart!

I created a large mat of layered banner shapes to frame my photo area and added lots of small details around the photo... sewing, twine, the clipped tag, the flair and bits of ephemera.  

 

My title is from the sweet John Lennon song of the same name.  If you've never listened to it you should! I added a torn strip of border sticker on top of a piece of the Artist Edition journaling card and cut out the rub on to use with a tied button.  

All of my elements were inked with black to give them that grungy worn look and tie everything together.  I alternated straight stitches and zig zag around the outside edge and echoed that border in several places on the banner strips.  I love the pops of orange here and there!

Here's a sketch for you taken from my page.  It's perfect for using a variety of patterns on one layout! Have fun with it!