Challenge Wednesday ~ It's Gettin' Sketchy!

Hey everyone! Jody's back on the Memory Works Blog for some sketchy business.  This month it's all about Memory Works turning the 1-0 this year.  So, to celebrate this milestone our consultant challenge was to create a birthday themed layout based off this sketch.   Cute huh!

 
Here is my birthday layout featuring the beautiful Crate Paper Pretty Party papers and stickers.  I added American Crafts rosette ribbon, a few Studio Calico Wood Veneers {hearts & arrows}, a doily, some Tim Holtz Distress Ink, a glassine bag and a tiny bit of MME Washi Tape.  I just love the pink and green together!

 
If you know me, you know I love adding texture to my layouts and cards.  I wanted to jazz up the glassine bag so I ran it through my Sizzix Texture Boutique and embossed it with a pretty flower pattern.  Next, I slid a tag inside {topped off with a little bit of MME washi tape for the pull tab}where I can hide some more journaling in a fun & pretty way.

Here's some more layering.  I used a butterfly punch {Martha Stewart} on my banner pieces, and on this lower left corner cluster of embellishments.  Check out the white wash wood grain paper that you see through the punched butterfly.  I ran it through my trusty Fiskars paper crimper and rubbed some Tim Holtz Vintage Photo Distress Ink over it.  The Distress Ink really makes the crimping pop and adds another hint of texture.

Thanks so much for stopping by the Memory Works Blog today!  Stop back tomorrow to see more from our Guest Designer this month, Jeannie Benson.  I can't wait to see what she has in store for us this week. 

Happy Scrappin'!

Oh and don't forget.....