sketchy thursday and a winner!

We have a winner for this week's SKETCHY THURSDAYS sketch challenge! Below are all of the entries for the challenge. The entries this week are all terrific!

Using random.org, the winner is MISSBLISS! I love the way you used the tree in this layout! (I may have to scraplift you!) Check out her other work and blog here. So glad to have you play along! MissBliss, e-mail me at dianadesigns@rochester.rr.com with your shipping address so I can send some scrappy goodness from Pink Owl Paperie your way! (Thanks again, Renee)!

Check back later today for a new sketch. With the holiday weekend, I considered not posting one, but on second thought decided to post a simple one instead. I know a few of us scrappers like the negative space layouts. And, for those that haven't done too many, if any of those, here's a great challenge for you to keep it simple.

submitted by Maureen

submitted by MissBliss

submitted by Kristin

submitted by Heidi

submitted by Brenda

meet Renee!

Renee is the woman behind Pink Owl Paperie, an adorable shop on Etsy. Renee loves vintage and makes great little scrapbooking pieces. You can check out her blog HERE, as well.

I asked Renee a few questions, and here's her story. Let's get to know Renee!
I'm from Missoula, Montana. It's an amazing little city and I absolutely love living here with my family.

I adore paper crafting. I started "scrapbooking" with my Grandma when I was a child, but back then my scrapbooks consisted of pictures of my favorite toys cut from the JCPenney toy catalogs, ticket stubs and postcards pasted to black scrapbook pages. I started scrapbooking as we know it today about 10 years ago, and I have been in love ever since.

My favorite thing about scrapbooking is that it combines my favorite things: photography, crafting and memorabilia. I love that I can make something that will last for years to come that will stand as a record for who we are, how we lived and what we loved for future generations.

I am so excited that the scrapbook world has begun to expand beyond the page into all kinds of amazing art. I also really love to make mini albums and altered artwork for my home.

I decided to open my own Etsy shop because I thought it would be a good creative outlet for me. I am a stay at home mom of three pre-K children, so Etsy seemed like the perfect choice. I love to make my own embellishments. When I decided to open Pink Owl Paperie, I originally planned to put unique kits together to sell, but it quickly changed into my own handmade embellishments. I do plan on starting an "Embellishment Kit of the Month" this fall so I will be able to combine both plans. My favorite things to make are the journaling cards. I could spend all night making them (and I often do)!

I LOVE to combine vintage and vintage inspired goodies on my projects, pages, and in my home, so you will find a lot of vintage inspiration in my shop.


Thanks, Renee! We are so excited to see what is to come from Pink Owl Paperie! Below are some of the items available in her shop. Go and get 'em!


Renee's friend, Jenn at Creative Chaos sent me a layout she did using this week's sketch. I wanted to share it with you as a sample to spark any last minute creativity from those of you paying along this week.


The winner of this week's SKETCHY THURSDAYS sketch challenge will win a prize pack of goodies from Pink Owl Paperie. (Thanks, Renee!!) So, get those entries in! The sketch sample is in the right sidebar. Can't wait to see what everyone comes up with!

my layout for sketchy thursdays

Happy Monday! Here is my sample layout that goes with this week's SKETCHY THURSDAYS challenge. This page is from last summer. This may be the first time I've posted a LO with my darling husband in a picture. I take so many pictures of just Nate that it's tough to remember to get my husband or myself in them, too.

This week's sketch can be seen in the right sidebar, as well as direction on how to submit your entry. Love to see some new faces this week! A great prize from Pink Owl Paperie will be sent to the weekly drawing winner.


Supplies: Cosmo Cricket (pp), Hambly (transparency), Fancy Pants (felt), Chatterbox (epoxy stars and the star buttons), Making Memories (sticker letters), American Crafts (Thickers and Flair)

sketchy thursdays sketch challenge

Feeling a bit patriotic, am I? With the announcement of the next winner being on the Friday before July 4th, I felt the need to include some stars. And, I am a star junkie. I'd have to say that if I have a fave shape, a star would be it.


Link to the comments section your page or card that goes with this sketch, or you can also click on the sample sketch in the right sidebar to e-mail me your link to or image of your entry.

Can't wait to see what everyone comes up with! The prize for next week will be from Pink Owl Paperie. (Thanks, Renee!!) Here is just a sample of her scrappy goodness to get you ready! Stop by her shop and pick up some of these goodies before they're gone!