Jul 16, 2009

1 sketch & 2 give-aways

The second part of being a guest designer for Elles Studio, I got to make a sketch and then scrapbook with it. Sketches are fun, I don't use them often, but I can see how nice it would be to play along with some of the sketch blogs out there.... especially when the mojo is on vacation. :) So, here's the sketch:



and the scrapbook page:



**photo credit goes to Elsie F. who took this super photo of a girlfriends daughter. Molly and my Alaina have been long distance pen-pals for the past 3 years. :) We've since had many conversations about having her visit and vice-versa. Some day!!

Since I had such great luck working with all of the Elles Studio products, I thought I would give away what managed to not be opened. I'm seriously the worlds messiest scrapper, and I have to open everything and then scatter it all over my table, just so I can see what I have to work with. :) I'll choose 2 names on Monday, 1 for the girly set of tags, and one for the boyish set.







Good luck!!

41 comments:

Alicia said...

Cant wait to get some free time to try using your sketch for a page!

Unknown said...

Those embellishments look so fresh and fun!

LisaLaughs said...

Love your layout and hope to give it a try this weekend. And what a fun giveaway!! Hope you have a fun weekend!! :o)

Amber Zimmerman said...

The giveaway looks fantastic! Love the sketch too. =)

allyson joy said...

Love the sketch - love your take - love the goodies - would loooove to win!!!!!
{xoxo}

RachelG said...

I love your gallery over at Elle's Studio. I especially love your Summer Love & Lemonade layouts...beautiful!

Daniela Dobson said...

I am your new follower. Found your blog from Elle's Studio. Would love to win some goodies. Awesome layout and sketch. Love your style!

Anna/Augusti_73 said...

i adore your work! anything you touch turns into magic.
/A
p.s. love that bobby darin too! ; )

Sharnel said...

Oh I just love what you created! Gorgeous products you had to work with too.

Amber said...

That is so nice! Thanks for the opportunity! =)

Clair said...

Oh wow! Either set would be awesome, but my friend's just had a little boy and I'm putting an album together for her so I guess I'd choose that one if I could - so cheeky. Love all your stuff Tara - it's so inspiring.

Lisa Russell said...

I really like how you include your
embellishment placement on your
sketch! So cute! Love your blog,
your work, and your giveaway!

Thanks so much,

Lisa R.

Rachel said...

I really love your style of sketch making!

NicNacManiac said...

Tara, you totally rock!!
Your designs are amazing, but it is your special touches and the color combos that really are magnificent!! I love just looking at your pix...makes me smile from ear to ear!!
Thanks for your generosity!!
Hugs xOxO, Nerina:)

Amy said...

Lovely! (the layout and the giveaway)!! Thanks for sharing!
Have a great weekend! Amy :)

Yaarit's blog said...

Great sketch! great giveaway!
Thanks

Santhy T. said...

Love the sketch and thanks for organising this lovely giveaway!

Antonia said...

Great sketch Tara! I can't wait to use it :)

Jenny said...

I love your sketch! Can't wait to try it out!

Nia said...

Fabulous layout, & I love the quote from Alaina!

Anonymous said...

Tara, I was on the fence about buying the lemonade set by Basic Grey.Now I have to have it! (Colors of "summer love" convinced me. Thanks, I need more paper!!!LOL!! Cute tags!
Kellie D.

Danielle said...

Either set would be great for me...I have a boy & a girl hehehehehe :)

I love that sketch! and the layout is incredible :D

Christine said...

Your blog is so inspiring, you have such a fresh, fun style. I'm so happy to have discovered it through Elle's Studio! Love your sketch too!

Jenny Bax said...

The moment I saw that sketch,I was itching to create... Love the Elle's studio products.

Anonymous said...

YOUR LAYOUTS ARE AWESOME, AS USUAL! THANKS FOR SHARING AND FOR THE OPPORTUNITY AT ELLE'S PRODUCTS! I LOVE ELLE'S ETSY SHOP, AS WELL AS YOURS! :) HAVE A GREAT WEEKEND! XO KENDLE

alisa logue said...

Thanks Tara! Would love to win one of these! Love your work! The attention to detail is exquisite! -Alisa

Tiffany =] said...

I love Elles studio designs! Thank you for the giveaway!!Yiippppeee =]

~kellyann~ said...

Good to see you are blogging again. I just adore your style and love to look at your layouts-the colors are so inspiring.

Now I need to go to Elles Studio to see your layouts there!

Thanks for the chance to win.

embellishstudios said...

I love your work! And I love the music on your playlist! I think you would like the music on mine if you want to check it out... www.embellishstudios.com... And I happened upon your site from Elles Studio, what luck. I love their stuff!

blogauthor said...

Have you heard Regina Spektor's newest? (This is my entry, lol.)

Take care!
Christina

Unknown said...

Love your blog! It's my first visit here and I am now subscribing to your feed!

Awesome giveaway, btw. I hope I win!

Digital Misfit said...

Your layout sketch is wonderful! The textures make for such a beautiful and interesting page.

The goodie giveaway is delightful! I would love to add that to my stash :)

heidig@gmail.com

mandydake said...

Both are amazing! Hugs, Mandy

Unknown said...

Thanks for the inspiration, now I`ll do a page before I go to bed!

Anonymous said...

I love your style and sense of color! You inspire me to take risks in my scrapbooking!

MariaA

Mama Tuttle said...

Cool . . . I hope that you haven't already picked the names yet!! I checked into Elle's Studio and loved your projects so here I am!!

Dan said...

I'm so in love with everything you do! Congrats!

Anonymous said...

I never played with Elles Studio; I just discovered their site through ALI And came to your blog after looking at your beautiful work in the gallery. Your stuff rocks!

Michelle P.

Paz said...

Love me some Elle, and I love your layout:)

Mandy said...

I alway love your work, the way you mix in all the vintage goodies! I just bought a kit and a vintage paperpack from your store, can't wait to use it!
Maybe I'll use the sketch with it!
xo Mandy

Nicole H said...

Tara I love the sketch!! I can't wait to play!!! You are always an inspiration!!!! Nicole :)