The Perfect Day - it's YOURS FREE!!!

Hey Sketch fans!! I have something to show you that I've been working on!!!

I'm not giving away the perfect day...but I AM giving away a FREE SPOT in my new online class - THE PERFECT DAY (hosted by A Million Memories)!!!

How can you win? You just have to register for the class at A Million Memories by close of business on Wednesay, September 17th. During the checkout process, write "PHUTCH BLOG" in the COMMENTS section. I will pick a random winner on Thursday, September 18th. If you win, you will receive a refund for the class!!! (Remember, the class kit is a separate purchase and is not included in this contest). Good luck!!!!

So...what are you waiting for? You can register HERE.

And here's another sneak peek at the class!!!! And, check back later in the week for another peek!!


(***And if you look at MY CRAZY BLOG....you will see more information about the class).

September 2008 Sketches and Design Team Projects!!

I don't know about you but I just love fall. It's still hot here on the East Coast but I'm looking forward to a little cool weather. I love fall colors and that freshness you feel when there is a chill in the air.

And just like that feeling of freshness, here are the fabulous projects submitted by the Design Team. Every month I worry if the sketches are good enough and every month the Design Team makes them shine! I'm am so excited to share their work with you.

I also wanted to let you know there are a few things "brewing" here at PHutch Sketches. First, I will be announcing a Design Team call in the next few weeks. I've had a lot of feedback which told me you want to see even MORE ideas using the sketches. So stay tuned. I'll be posting more details. (Don't forget to enter your email address to receive feeds from this blog. Each time I make a post you will receive it that day in your inbox)!!

Also, this December will mark the TWO YEAR ANNIVERSARY of PHutch Sketches. Where did the time go? I'm hoping to have a little celebration, a contest and some giveaways.

Now, here are the September 2008 Sketches and Design Team Projects!!

~One Page Sketch~

I'm always inspired by the products that are laying on my desk. As you can see, I was inspired by the fancy rubons, chipboard flourishes and beautiful flowers. This sketch has room for one 5x7 photo (or any other size/combination), room for an elegant title and journaling. Add your favorite embellishments and you'll have a personalized layout!




~Know Thyself~ Karla





~27 Things~ Rachel


~Love Is~ Christine








~Nothing Else~ Hilde


~Bundle of Fun~ Emily





~cuteness~ Patti














~Two Page Sketch~
For this sketch, I'll admit -- I was thinking ahead to our vacation in Disneyworld! I knew I'd have a ton of photos and would want to scrap them all. I had to find a way to create a layout with lots of photos (without a lot of cropping)!! One this layout, you have (3) 4x6 photos and (4) 4x4 photos. The photo collage is complete with title block. You can add your journaling anywhere on the layout or in one of the blocks. Add your favorite embellishments to match your theme and you are all set!



~Grandmother~ Karla





~Posing at the Park~ Christine








~Play Parade~ Rachel


~Fenna~ Hilde


~Art Time~ Emily





~Card Sketch~
This month I tried to think outside the "box" (LOL...I know I've been posting a lot of square cards). So this sketch is for a long, vertical card. Notice how Rachel flipped it on it's side for a long, horizontal card. The finished size is 5 1/2" x 9" but you can make it any size. It might even be a fun shape for a bookmark! The simple style can be used for any occasion.



~Congrats~ Rachel


~thank heaven for little girls~ Patti




~Birthday Wishes~ Karla


~Hi~ Hilde


~Live Laugh Love~ Christine


~Happy Birthday~ Emily

August 2008 Sketches & Design Team Projects

Hello everyone! I hope you are surviving the hot summer (or cold depending on where you live)!!

Check out the new POLL (on the right)....I hope you take a minute to let us know what you think!!

And, don't forget, you can enter your email (to the right) and receive updates from this blog in your inbox. Tell your friends. You never know when I might be hosting a contest or having a Design Team call...wink, wink!!

Below are the AUGUST 2008 Sketches and the Design Team Projects. Again, I am very grateful to my Design Team for working on such inspiring projects again this month. I know everyone is very busy with summer activities.

But first, let me introduce you to an AMAZING designer. She is our guest this month…Katie Watson. Some of you may recognize Katie because she was on the Design Team at A Million Memories. But lately she’s been VERY busy working for 7 Gypsies, Maya Road and Pink Paislee. You can say that Katie has a scrappers “dream job”.

Here is a little about Katie. You can check out more of her work on her blog: She's Scrappy




I’m Katie and I call San Diego, Ca. my home. I'm married to a career Navy man and so we have lived all over the country. We have 3 kids and 2 cats. I have been scrapbooking for about 6 years.

My style is shabby chic and vintage. I love to incorporate little vintage trinkets and findings into my work. While I love to create scrapbook pages, I think my heart lies with mini-books, altered pieces and home decor. I was a crafter first and a scrapbooker second. I'm so happy that I can combine the two hobbies together to create special works of art. I love history, genealogy, and old family pictures, so I find myself drawn to heritage work. I've created a special bond with my ancestors by using their pictures and stories in projects, layouts and mini-books.

A great day to me would be me still in my pajamas, a cup of coffee, and a project in front of me to create!!


~One Page Sketch~
I can't help it. I'm into circles!! And I thought it would be so fun to have a curved title too!
This layout has room for (3) 3x5" photos (or any other combination of sizes), room for a cute title and lots of room for journaling. Add your favorite shaped patterned paper or cut it yourself. I can't wait to see what you create.

Notice how Karla, Rachel and Lucy flipped the sketch to fit their photos. You can use it any way you want.



~Autum Farm~ Katie









~bjorn luv~ Emily






~Puppy Love~ Christine



~One Fine Day~ Hilde



~Sand in your narrow places~ Karla



~Smell the roses~ Lucy



~Meeting Lilo~ Rachel



~Two Page Sketch~
I have to admit. I had my photos and layout in mind when I made this sketch. Poor Vanessa wanted so bad to play with the big kids. I wanted to show her "looking on" while they played. The large photo is 6x8" and the (3) supporting photos are 3x4". You have room for a lot or a little journaling. A large vertical title balances out the layout.

Notice how Katie used just the LEFT side of the sketch for her layout!




~Sock Hop~ Katie



~Left Out~ Patti












~Beach Baby~ Emily






~So long~ Karla



~Helper~ Lucy



~Elvis Presley Plaza~ NN



~Being Silly~ Hilde



~Sisters~ Christine


~Card Sketch~
Here's another circle for you. I've been using a lot of chipboard mini albums and one of my favorite from an A Million Memories kit was the large circle album from Scenic Route. That mini album inspired this card. It's 5 1/4" finished (perfect for those 6" square envelopes).

I think the Design Team did an amazing job to make such gorgeous cards!!



~Thanks a bunch~ Katie






~Bless You~ Christine






~You’re Invited~ Hilde



~Best friends~ Lucy



~a little bird told me~ Rachel



~Thank You~ Patti

JULY 2008 Sketches & Design Team Projects

This month I am so excited to introduce you to a dear friend of mine who is our Guest Designer. Her name is Cassonda Tadlock (aka Sonda). Sonda and I met online quite a few years ago when we were involved in swaps on the Creating Keepsakes Message Board. We stayed in touch (even though I don't think either of us has done a swap in a few years…LOL)!! I just adore Sonda and her work. She's an amazing scrapper, friend and Mother.




Hello!! My name is Cassonda Tadlock (aka Sonda). I've been scrapbooking about 7yrs. Hard to believe! I live in No. California with my husband and 12 yr. old daughter, Baylee. She is a special needs child, which makes life very challenging sometimes. She is the subject of most of my scrapbooking layouts and projects. I enjoy working at her school as her personal assistant and teaching scrapbooking classes at Expo's here in California for Piggy Tales.


Check out more amazing work from Sonda at her BLOG – Tranquil Momments


Below are the JULY 2008 Sketches and Design Team Projects. Again, I am truely thankful to the Design Team for working so hard to bring all of you such awesome inspiration. I just love how each lady had such a different take on the sketches this month.

~One Page Sketch~
I don't know about you but I'm feeling really guilty about not fitting more photos on one page. When I saw an ad by Fancy Pants Designs I was totally inspired. This layout has room for SIX photos! (1) 5x5, (1) 4x3 and (4) 2x2 photos. Or you can mix and match these spots with embellishments. There is plenty of room for journaling and a few spots for a longer title. I just LOVE what the Design Team did with this sketch.





~With you in Paradise~ Christine



~Rock Climber~ Emily



~Part of this was mine~ Rachel



~Slightly Sassy~ Karla



~Make a Wish~ Lucy



~The Dutch Senoritas~ Hilde




~Two Page Sketch~
Again, feeling guilty about getting more photos on the page, I created the Two Page sketch with that in mind. For this sketch, my inspiration was adding my favorite patterned paper as a (sort of) focal point. Then, I added a standard 6x4 photo and (4) 4x4 photos. There is room for lots of journaling and nice-sized title. Add your favorite embellishments to complete this layout.




~Last Day~ Sonda









~Together~ Christine



~Game Day~ Elayne



~Baseball with Daddy~ Emily









~Just Magic (Canvas)~ Hilde






~Sisters~ Karla









~Notes for Daddy~ Rachel



~Sally Bear~ Lucy




~Card Sketch~
Sorry…another square card…LOL! I'm just in love with square cards and I'm so pleased that the Design Team modified the size and shape to give you even more inspiration this month. For this card, I was inspired by the abundance of chipboard, die-cuts and flowers that I have accumulated. This is a perfect way to use up your stash. I also drew inspiration from my growing stash of border punches and decorative scissors. You can use any embellishment to make this card for any occasion.




~Thank U~ Patti



~Make a wish~ Sonda












~Thinking of You~ Hilde



~Love~ Christine



~For the Bride~ Emily






~Hello Sunshine~ Rachel



~Sweet Friend~ Lucy



~Happy Birthday~ Karla

JUNE 2008 Sketches & Design Team Projects

Below are the JUNE 2008 Sketches and Design Team Projects. I am truely thankful to the Design Team for working so hard to bring all of you such awesome inspiration. They blew me away again this month!!!

We hope that you add a link to your creations here. In the future, we hope to have sponsors that will allow us to give prizes for your work!!

And sorry. We don't have a Guest Designer this month. I dropped the ball and got mixed up with dates. But check back next month to see who we have in store for you!

~One Page Sketch~
I'm starting to see more and more layouts with multiple photos. I have also challenged myself to use more than one photo on a layout. So this month's One Page Sketch will help you do that too. There is room for (3) 3x4" photos. Of course you can use any size. There is room for a large title and lots of journaling. Add your favorite embellishment and you have an awesome layout. I can't wait to see what you come up with.



~Riding the Teacups~ Rachel



~Suki~ Christine
Christine turned the sketch on it's side so that it would work with her photos.





~Helping Hand~ Karla



~I love you to the moom and back~ Hilde



~Little doll~ Lucy



~The toothless wonder~ Emily



~So, So, ....lucky~ Molly




~Two Page Sketch~
If you're like me you take a lot of photos in the landscape mode. Every once in a while you have a special photo that needs attention. This two page layout will showcase your favorite 8x10 photo. There is also room for three supporting photos (1) 4x3, (1) 2x3, (1) 6x4) and (3) 2x2 photos. Add your title, journaling and your favorite embellishments and you have that special layout.



~Lily Anne - Four Months~ Emily




~Catalina Island (All digital)~ Christine



~Blavand Beach~ Hilde






~Family~ Altered Canvas - Lucy










~Bubble Magic~ Karla




~Pony Time~ Rachel





~Card Sketch~
I never get tired of square cards. You don't see them in the stores so I think they really have a big impact on the person who receives it. This card can be modified for any occasion depending on the embellishments you choose. This month, I was inspired by flowers. Finished size: 5 1/4 x 5 1/4.



~Hello~ Christine




~Hey~ Emily




~Love~ Hilde




~Make A Wish~ Karla




~Thanks~ Lucy




~Miss You~ Rachel

Happy (Belated) National Scrapbooking Day!!!

Well....it's a little late but I wanted to post a cute sketch that I did for A Million Memories for our NSD Crop Celebration!!! Hope you like it. I also received a sketch from our May Guest Michelle and Design Team Member Karla.


~One Page Sketch~

This sketch has room for five photos and lots of journaling. Add your own favorite embellishments or use butterflies! (The AMM March kit that had lots of butterflies inspired me). There is one main photo which is 4x6". There are four smaller supporting photos (2) 2x2 and (2) 3x3. You have plenty of room for journaling and space for a large title.

~you~ Patti


~cute soccer chick~ Michelle


~Bather Water~ Karla


You can check out some of the other layouts completed by AMM members by checking out the Sketch Challenge Thread at AMM.

MAY 2008 Sketches & Design Team Projects

I'm so excited to present the first month of the new Design Team's projects. I'm am simply AMAZED at the talent and am so happy to have each lady on my team. I'm sure you will be inspired!

I would also like to introduce you to our fabulous guest Michelle Quinn!! Michelle is the owner of A Million Memories - an online Monthly Kit Club & Scrapbook Store. Check out out the gorgeous kits here.

Now....here are your May Sketches and Design Team Projects. I hope you are inspired to make your own layouts and cards!!!


~One Page Sketch~
A fun little page to help use up your scraps. There is room for two 3.5x5 photos or one, large 7x5 photo. There is room for a large title and lots of journaling.


~My Mom ~ Michelle





~Remember~ Lucy


~Be you~ Rachel





~Gorgeous eyes~ Hilde


~Kissy Face~ Molly












~Easter goodies~ Emily





~Ladybug Flight~ Karla


~Best buddies~ Elayne


~Two Page Sketch~
Another fun layout with lots of photos. One large, 6x6 focal point photo, one smaller 4x4 photo, (2) 4x2 photos and (3) 5x2 photos. Let your imagination go wild with the combinations you can make. Add a large title and journaling anywhere and you're all set.


~Friday....weeks ago~ Karla





~He's Hungry, Mama~ (digital layout) Lucy


~finding nemo on ice~ Rachel


~My mini model~ Hilde



~Card Sketch~
A simple sketch for any occassion.



~Celebrate~ Patti



~thanks~ Rachel


~Spring~ Lucy


~Thinking of You~ Elayne


~Happy BDay~ Emily


~Just for you~ Hilde


~Mom~ Karla


~Baby Girl~ Karla

Meet the ~PHutch Sketches~ Design Team!

Hello again!! Below are the bios for each of the Designers. Check back later for links to their blogs and/or galleries.

I will be posting the May Sketches and their designs later this week (or weekend). I'm SO excited and I hope you are too

~Patti


~Lucy Edson~

Hi! I'm Lucy Edson. I have 1 daughter who was my inspiration to start scrapping 2 years ago. I have been married for 12 years. My artistic background is varied - I love many mediums: stained glass, quilting, fiber art, mixed media & of course scrapbooking. I also teach at my LSS. I am excited to bring my own take to Patti's sketches.


~Elayne Grueber~

Hi! My name is Elayne Grueber & I live in Michigan with my husband Jim & our four boys (Nate age 8, Josh age 6, Zach age 3 & Ethan age 1). I have a Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering and a Master's Degree in Civil Engineering and worked in the civil engineering field before my children were born. After my second son was born, I switched careers and am now a stay at home mom - it is a great job!! We are a pretty active family & enjoy spending time outside (hiking, camping, walks, or just playing at the park). I've been scrapbooking for about seven years and absolutely love it. One of my favorite parts about scrapbooking is the journaling - with journaling the layouts preserve not only the pictures but also the thoughts & feelings of the moment. I am excited to be on the design team & work with Patti & her sketches!


~Rachel Hall~

Hello! My name is Rachel Hall. I was born; raised, and still reside in Prescott Arizona with my wonderful husband Drew and our beautiful daughter, Roslyn.

I began scrapbooking in late 2001 when my best friend showed me a couple of projects that she was working on. With my head filled with ideas, I went out and bought some supplies and have been scrapbooking ever since!

Throughout my time scrapbooking I have been honored to serve on several online design teams, creating layouts and altered projects as well as writing articles. I am currently residing as the design team coordinator for Café Prima. In 2006, my dream of someday being published came true when I was published in the Memory Makers book, “Imperfect Lives”.

My style varies as I learn and am inspired by new things, but it always remains on the shabby/vintage/girly side of things. I love all things feminine and beautiful and find that I get to do all of that to my hearts content in scrapbooking.

Aside from scrapbooking I am an avid reader and writer, amateur photographer and history buff. You can usually find me with my daughter, doing any one of those things and consuming copious amounts of caffeine!

I am so honored and excited to be a part of such an amazing design team here at PHutch Sketches and look forward to being inspired and inspiring others!


~Hilde Janbroers~

Hi, my name is Hilde Janbroers and I'm a 28 year old SAHM of 2 daughters. I am married to Andries, my lovely DH. We live in the Netherlands in a town called Leidschendam. I started scrapping 1,5 year ago. I never stopped since. I really love all those gorgeous papers and embellishments! My favorite style is vintage. I love lace and beautiful flowers.
I really hope you will all enjoy the gorgeous sketches made by Patti!!


~Emily Jones~

My name is Emily Jones, I am a Wife to my super hunky hubby James, and Mommy to Joey (5), Jake (3) and Lily (Born 11-27-07) I have been scrapping for 12 years now, but have become OBSESSED since my oldest was born!
If I had to describe my style, it would be, color, layers, texture! I absolutely love mixing and matching patterned paper, and finding unique embellishments!
When I'm not scrapping, (which is rare) you can find me enjoying my other hobbies which are: Singing Opera, playing board games with my family, and hanging out with our Black Lab Molly!
I am so excited to be a part of Patti's Design Team! I love her sketches and continuously find inspiration from them! I can't wait to begin working with this amazing team, and hope to inspire you!


~Molly Peckham~

Hi, everyone! My name is Molly Peckham And I am soooo very excited to be a part of PHutch Sketches Design Team! I've been blissfully married to Paul, my Navy man (been in 12 years!!!), for these past 8 years, and have been blessed to be a Mom for over 6 years now, to 3 wonderful Children; Brendan, who is 6, Alex, who is 4, and Caitlynn, who is one. I have been scrapping for over 6 years now, and I still am as excited, if not more then, with this hobby (way of life, etc), then when I first started. I am so excited to be partaking in this adventure with Patti, and the rest of the PHutch Sketches Design Team, and am so happy to be here.


~Christine Penaflor~

Hello! I’m Christine, and I live with my husband of 17 years, our five children, and a Shih Tzu named Suki. I’ve been scrapping for over four years now. It all started when I was introduced to rubber stamping by a relative of ours five years ago, and I thought it would be a great thing to do with my daughters at the time. Little did I know that it would lead to a passion for card making, scrapbooking (both paper and digital forms), and almost all things paper crafting!
I am honored to have been asked to be a part of this team and thank Patti for giving me this wonderful opportunity!


~Karla Smith~

Hi, I am Karla Smith. I am so very Excited and truly Honored to be on this Design Team.
I am married to my High School Sweetheart, for 28 years. We have 2 Children Jennifer 27, & Rick 24. We have been blessed with an Adorable Granddaughter … Genesie Quinn, age 4. She is my Scrap Inspiration.

I grew up and live in the Beautiful Foothills of Southern California. My Husband is a Self Employed Plumbing Contractor, and I have been Selling Antiques and Collectibles for most of My Adult Life. I Currently Run an online Business for over 8 Years Now. It is so much fun to Have your Hobby as your Business.
I have always been a crafty Person. I love Scrapbooking, acrylic painting, sewing, altered projects, and Decorating.

PHutch Sketches - NEW Design Team!!

First. A huge THANK YOU goes out to everyone who sent in entries. I was amazed at the talent!! I hope that you all continue coming to this site for inspiration. You never know...I might even add more members to the team!!

And now....It is my pleasure to announce the first ~PHutch Sketches DESIGN TEAM~!! I'm am so thrilled that these very talented ladies have accepted positions on team. Please give them a warm welcome.

• Lucy Edson
• Elayne Grueber
• Rachel Hall
• Hilde Janbroers
• Emily Jones
• Molly Peckham
• Christine Penaflor
• Karla Smith

Check back later this month for photos and bios. And then check back on May 1st (I hope...LOL) with the May Sketches and the team's projects (and our first ever GUEST DESIGNER)!!!

Design Team Call!!!

I would love to have a group of talented people to do layouts using my sketches. If you are interested, please send me an email at pattihutch@gmail.com

Please include your full name, where you live, and a link to your work. Please let me know if you are interested in doing the one-page, two-page or card sketches. (Or some combination of each). Also, let me know if you can do just one month or if you'd like to be considered a permanent part of the team!!

At this time I cannot compensate you but I am working on getting sponsors so that you can get some "free stuff". I hope that the exposure here will be your payment for now!!

DEADLINE: April 15th (LOL....just thought that was a funny date to pick).

THANKS!!!! And if you have any questions, please feel free to email me!!
~Patti

March layouts!!!

This has been a crazy busy month!!! The girls at AMM have beeng busy working on their Design Team submissions so we just have a few layouts to show you this month.

**Check back later this month to see my one page layout. I used this sketch for my AMM Design Team entry...but you can't see it yet!!!

ENJOY!!!!


~FALL TRADITION~ Emily Jones



~ZANY~ Patti Hutchinson


~Pose {n} click~ Karla Smith (**winner of the Two Page Layout challenge)!!!


~Thank You~ Becky Heisler


~Happy Birthday~ Emily Jones

March Sketch LAYOUTS are here!!

Sorry I'm so late this month. It's been crazy busy and I'm just getting back into the swing of things!! I hope you enjoy the sketches this month. Two Page Sketches are back again this month. I slacked off a little over the last few months but two page layouts seem to be popping up in the scrap mags so I wanted to give you a little inspiration!!


~One Page Sketch~

It's time to break out the rubons and stamps for this layout. The three photos are 5.5 x 3.5. There is plenty of room for journaling and a large title. Enjoy!

~Two Page Sketch~

Two page layouts are back. This one has lots of room for photos. The large focal point photo is 5.75 x 7.75 (not counting the mat). The NINE smaller photos are 3x3. You can use the spaces for photos, paper, or embellishments. Again, plenty of room for journaling and a large title. Enjoy!

And...if you're feeling up to it, check out my challenge on A Million Memories. There is a RAK involved!!!



~Card Sketch~

I love BIG cards. This one measures 8.5 x 5.5 (or one 8.5x11 sheet of paper folded). I'm also inpsired by all of the shaped paper availble so I wanted it on my card this month. Add some ribbon and a flower (or other embellishment) and you're all set. Enjoy!

February Layouts are in da house!

I'd like to thank my friends on the Design Team at A Million Memories for allowing me to post their layouts. They are an amazing group of talented ladies! Here is just a few of their layouts & cards.

~One Page Sketch~
~Sweetest Love ~ (Digital Layout) Patti Hutchinson


~Hippo Hugs ~ Patti Hutchinson



~love~ Kimmi Achord


~Be Mine~ Becky Heisler


~the man I luv~ Emily Jones


~giggle~ Katey (AMM Sketch contest winner)



~Card Sketch~
~2gether4Ever~ Patti Hutchinson




~Adorable~ Kimmi Achord



~Sealed with a kiss~ Becky Heisler


~Be Mine~ Emily Jones

February Sketches - It's all about LOVE baby!!

Do you love Valentine's Day as much as I do? I'm not THAT romantic but I really do get spoiled by Mike. He usually doesn't spend a ton of money but he always has a nice little surprise waiting for me. I hope you are inspired by these "love-style" layouts. And of course, you can use them for any occasion by replacing the hearts with your own embellishments.

Check back later this month to see what amazing projects the gals from the A Million Memories Design Team do with these sketches!!

Enjoy!!

~One Page Sketch~

For this sketch you only need 3 4x6 photos, some paper scraps, (heart) embellishments and something for a title. You can add your journaling anywhere or replace one of the large boxes.

~Card Sketch~

The finished size for this card is 8x5" because I thought it would be cool to receive such a huge card. Of course, you can make it any size. And again, replace the hearts and sentiment for any occasion!

January Layouts!

Once again I'd like to thank my friends on the Design Team at A Million Memories for allowing me to post their layouts. They are an amazing group of talented ladies! Here is just a few of their layouts & cards.

Christmas Memories - Patti


b.b. - Kimmi


Mommy - Dedra


What a face - Becca


Good Will - Patti


for you - Kimmi


live life to the fullest - Dedra


Thanks - Becca