The Weekly Sketch wk1

I’m Sarah, a full time working mum to twin daughters who at twenty years old still live with us in Leicestershire as they both go through working apprenticeships, the rest of my family consists of our two dogs and a very patient football loving husband!   I have enjoyed any sort of crafting since childhood – life just wouldn’t be as rich without creating things and crafting gives me my relaxation and mental happy space! I will have a go at any crafts that I can get supplies for some much more successfully than others; I love to mix media...

Using space around page edges in your scrapbook layouts I’m blown away by this page layout by guest scrapbooker Sarah.  She demonstrates how you can take a sketch idea and really elevate it into something special for your album!  Her colour choices emphasize the fun we can see in the photos, and give us a sense of energy when viewing the pages. Sarah has used an interesting and often overlooked technique to frame her layout.  The incredibly powerful design element on her layout is the space around the edges of each page. This area holds immense potential to enhance the...

I’m Sarah and I live in Berkshire but originally from Hampshire and still call Winchester my hometown.  I work full time as a PA so my work life is very busy, and I must be organised.  Perhaps that’s another reason I love my crafting because I can be quite chaotic when creating.   I’m widowed and my grown-up daughter Lily, lives with me and my son.  I love watching sport – Cricket, Football, Tennis, Formula 1, American Football etc all sorts.  The photo of me is one from when I went with my brother, nephew, and dad to visit the Tottenham...

Its time for the first layout from our new guest scrapbooker of the month.  You can read more about Nicky below, but here's her double page layout using the August Scrapbox kit and sketches.  Her paper tearing really sets the page apart from the normal, here's a few tips to start you off.   Tearing Handmade Paper Torn edges offer a rustic look that can't be replicated with clean cuts and create pleasing layers on your scrapbook pages.  Basic tools are all you’ll need for this.  While not essential, having a ruler on hand can be a big help for...