I have so many feelings right now.
#1 Exhausted!
#2 Elated
#3 Even MORE motivated
#4 Excited to get going.
#5 Everything rolled into one = I want to hug.
I can’t tell you all how happy I am that the overall response to my first videos was SO positive! Thank you so much for that. I know I’m not “professional” -yet! LOL! I can assure you when I set my mind to something I WILL make it happen. I am getting some new video editing software! Thanks to all of you! My hubby realized there is a “need” here! LOL! So yeah, for that.
I know I have lots to change and learn, and that particular tutorial was MUCH longer that most will be, so it was ahrd to cut down. Especially just filming and having NO clue what the entire process entails.
I was very limited on my time and what I could fit. After seriously 12 hours of editing (due to having to cut it down like 5 times!) I was so over it. Didn’t look like it would take that long did it? Granted Im far from computer savvy, but now I know what I need to do next time.
Bottom line Im glad you enjoyed it, and I have taken the advice you all have given me, and hope to put it into my next video. I am expecting my next one to be awesome! I think given all the feed back and just the recording/editing process I learned SOOOOO much. So thank you for making me feel comfortable.
Many asked that I stay “myself”. No worries there! I have no plan on being anyone else or “acting”. I’m not like that. What you see- is what you get, like it, or hate it.
People here whom know/met me in real life can tell you that. I’m a huge talker (yes with my hands too!) and it definitely got easier as I went on. I think too knowing you all didn’t think I was a HUGE geek will help me feel more confident next time. Now I just have to get over the “talking to myself” weirdness. Doing the tutorial wasn’t hard at all, as far as the talking goes, because I had a plan and direction.
All that being said-if I could hug you all I absolutely would!
OK so this weekend I have to get my first Mondays’ with Mytime video ready, and by the sounds of it most of you want 2 things-a view of my craft space and organization, and a coloring tutorial. Well Im flattered that you want to watch ME color-but I’m no expert! That one *MAY* be too intimidating! LOL! But it’s on the list.
So to get me started-feel free to leave a comment about anything specific you want to ask me, or have addressed-like a product or technique. I know many want to know about HOW I come up with a template-maybe I can answer and explain that on one as well.
SO I need your help-I don’t know what else you want if you don’t tell me! SO lets hear it!
In the meantime-lets get started on our Saturday Sketch!
I love this one :D! I am going to do another sample sometime today I hope.\
Use keyword mytimess20!
If you can send us a link here so we can enjoy your creation. I have to say the “regular” participants I have seen as well as the Sketch Team, keep improving their samples, week after week! Have you noticed? You all just rock it out! So on that note, thank you for participating. I enjoy giving you a tool to spark or jumpstart some point to begin with some stamping and creativity !
Before I begin to share my sample, I have some FUN news to share. I was going to be a guest designer this month forStampavie. I LOVE their style to pieces, and after creating some things, Heidi asked me stay! Here <—-is that post.
Now if you look at their other designers, they are truly amazing and talented. Their coloring is INSANE! They all seem to use Prismacolor pencils, which I have no interest in now that I have my Copic’s! LOL! But the look they achieve is stunning.
It’s very intimidating to design next to these girls, as my overall style is very different than all of theirs, but all I can do is be myself, and offer you MY take on the images. I just know my jaw hits the floor when I see their stuff.
I’m excited to start fresh in the new year. I LOVE “cutesy” and this company is JAM packed with it 😀
So I hope you get to enjoy seeing more of my creations here with the company line. I have cut back on many other areas and design work with the new year as well. I need more time to focus on other areas in my life. My requirements are minimal so that works for me.
I also wanted more time to work on my resolutions -like vamp up my blog (aka my videos) and photos/tutorials and other ideas I have in the works, create MORE jaw dropping templates (yes we have over 2 years worth already, but that doesn’t mean I don’t get MORE ideas in the meantime :D), start an ETSY shop (so I can sell and get rid of what I create, rather than most of it sitting in a box!), and maybe get back to submitting for publication! I haven’t been able to do it in SO long, its time to start that again.
Anyway-should be a fabulous year.
All that being said, here is my sample :
Always on the go!
This card uses a NEW! line by Leere Aldrich. A NEW! “to be released” stamp line from Stampavie
Yes, they are cute, and yes you will need them!! LOL! If you want the “Details” of WHEN you can get them and about them —> HERE you go! Bottom line, you have to wait till after CHA :C
These girls are so beyond cute! (I have to say when you see the Spring line from Rachelle Anne Miller you will just FREAK!!!!!!!!!! Sorry I had to add that in there!)
When I saw this cute car image I was over the moon for her.
I had to color and cut her out. I think she looks so fabulous driving into the circle!
I recently got some new paper by Making Memories, and it was my color inspiration for this. Not my typical colors, but SO Spring! Loved them. I also got the embellies to match! I love no brainer stuff.
I really like trying to get out of my comfort zones often, and try new things. I don’t want to stay stuck in a trend or “rut”.
There was a layered patterned sheet, that I die cut, because to me it was like the grass, the road, then the sky! I know Im a nerd. But that is what I saw.
My sentiment is from Amy’s set- Boutique Sentiments
Instead of the circle details, I used a flower, and sentiment. No worries, I’ll make another sample that more suits the sketch.
Sometimes you just have to go with what feels right. It may not be EXACTLY like the sketch, but thats OK! I had fun and used what I felt worked!
Also, if you have time, can you check out our Sketch Team!
Each week they work on the sketch to provide you with even more amazing samples!
Speaking of shopping…………….let me share ONE more with ya!
Unlimited Credit
Another Leere Aldrich image/sentiment from Stampavie
I was freakin out when I saw the sentiments that are also coming out with these sets! I HAD to use the shopping girl, and cut out the credit card. The sentiment is stamped over an image from my paper pack I had. Its perfect because the girl has all that stuff on! LOL!
I made this one yesterday, while I was on the phone with my friend Tracey. If you didn’t know I’m a huge multi-tasker! I can’t just do ONE thing.
I had the paper by Marcella from K&Co for years, and now was the PERFECT time to dust it off.
Don’t you love her?! I think shes just so cute.
So there you have it. My peeks for today.
I hope you get some “my time” in. We are off to shop! My 2nd favorite thing to do -next to stamping 😀
Till tomorrow-I’ll have a post of a Christmas gift I made for another one of Amber’s teachers.
40 Responses for "Need your help-some news and a sketch"
Love your blog and love the sketches you put up. I also adore how you colored the lady in the car. Off to add you to my blog. Thanks for the inspiration
Ha! Both cards are so stinkin’ cute Lauren!
I do have a question for you. I see on many of your boxes that you use acetate for the clear part. Is this just a normal transparency or is it something special? Thank you and have a great day.
I LOVE your blog and all your work.
Nicole M.
Well Lauren, You don’t have to be professional we like you for your hiccups. You are a fun person and that’s all you have to protray to keep me coming back to read and watch. I love all the stuff you come out with but it’s your funny stories and all your neat notes that keep me coming back to look at tutorial and read. You make me laugh. (in a good way) For another tutorial idea you could list all the ways you can blend and color. Is a major. I don’t get blending with blender pens.
Sista girl! This one was a hard one! 🙂 But, like I said in my blog post, all of these circles on your sketches is a sure fire reason to purchase the new circle cutter from the SU! catty! 🙂 So, keep those circles coming!
I adore your card – great colors, papers, and that lady in the car is perfect!
I too, would love to see how you color with copics! And, please give a hint on how to stop being so shaky!
Hugs,
~Kendra
Hey Miss Super*Star!!! After reading your post from today, I swear I can feel your excitement and exhilaration right through the computer screen 🙂
The new Stampavie images are wonderful, but to have to wait until after CHA?!? WAAAAA!!!
You are so awsome. I love how candid and real you are. Love the new videos. I feel bad that it takes so long but please know that we all love seeing someone that we respect w/in this industry so much. I would love to see you give a tutorial on one of your Timeless Templates from start to finish.
Thank you Lauren
Lauren – GREAT sketch – and I love your smaples too! Congrats on the new DT!!! Thanks wonderful 🙂
Have a great weekend!!
These cards are just fabulous!! I LOVE the car (and the dog) and the colors are perfect for the image of driving one’s convertible on a nice sunny day. I think the house is to die for (my curmungeon husband even thought it was very cool!) and I really appreciated seeing your video (totally a show-me girl here). So, videos or step by step pics really help explain how to “build” one of your wonderful creations. Thank you so much for all your hard work and sharing your ideas!!!
great sketch today Lauren! My card is up on my blog…
http://papermakeup.blogspot.com/2009/01/my-mojo-is-back-and-another-sneak-peek.html
Congrats!!! ……on all of it! Another design gig, the video education, of of course more and more great Lauren eye candy projects to be inspired by. 🙂
Super-cute Lauren – I love this one. Real ‘girly’ card with the pinks & the shopping! LOL
Love it!
Hello Lauren! I am a fan of your blog. You are very talented and I am very happy you will be making tutorials. Thanks for your wonderful blog and for sharing those wonderful stories. You look very confortable in front of the camera, I am sure we will be watching wonderful tutorials from you. I would like to see a tutorial using the copic markers, watercolors, or something else you use to color the images you stamp.
Thanks,
Silvia
Gorgeous! I love the shopping theme and your pinks are so GIRLY! Love it!
Jennifer
What you do is so great!! Love the cards. Your video is wonderful. It is so great to watch and see how things are done that just reading the instructions.
Congrats on your new gig. Hugs to you, Lauren
Lauren, I just wanted to let you know that I adore your blog and all of your hard work you put into it! I love all of your creations!
I have an etsy shop and also an artfire.com shop. I have been leaning towards artfire because you only pay listing fees for what you sell, also crobbies.com is a free listing site for crafters. Just a little FYI~ HTH
Oh, I love those cards and it looks like I’m going to totally LOVE the new stamps!
Your blog is always full of inspiration. I find myself visiting often. Thankyou so much for putting so much into it. I truly appreciate it.
Hugs
Nic
WOW! Everything is awesome Lauren. Your video was great it was fun to see you “in action”. Congrats on Stampavie, they do have some adorable images. You will rock it!
Is it Monday yet???
can’t wait for the new video!
GREAT cards!!!!
Here is my version of the sketch-
http://somanycolorssolittletime.blogspot.com/2009/01/mytimess20.html
Unlimited credit, woo hoo!! But does that mean she doesn’t have to make payments?? Hehe LOL 🙂 I love this card. I ‘saw’ the sky and grass in this paper too! Fun
Hi Lauren,
I’m just getting brave enough to use some of your My Timeless Templates. I’m just finishing up with the All Boxed Up template, and now I’m just waiting for my NEW stationary set to arrive from PTI before I post it completed.
When I saw that you’re doing video tutorials now, I was just thinking how wonderful it would be for you to take the audience through a Timeless Template start to finish. I know that I would love to see your thought process on how you decorate it. Just a thought…thanks for sharing your work!
Julie
[…] I sketch was part of my Saturday Sketch. You can view that HERE! […]
Congrats on Stampavie!! And, I love your video tutorial! I was wondering if you would consider doing a video tutorial using your TimeLess Templates, e.g. your recipe wrap-up template. I’m really intimidated by it and would love to see you at work w/ it! Thanks for all you do for us!!!
Congrats on the new DT!! Any idea where I can find a white prisma marker or a white copic marker?? I”m still looking for one.
They are both fabulous Lauren!!
Sounds like you have a great year ahead of you, Congrats!
Love the first card, great colors and the sentiment is too cool with that image, the second is a fun card too!
Thanks so much for the fun sketch! I had fun playing along.
http://igotstamps.com/?p=713
Jenn
Lauren Love both your new cards! Congrats on your new invite to permanent DT, Soooo Exciteing…
You are so fun to read and watch, and so very talented! You can show any of the things you do, and I’ll keep coming back!!! Love your enthusiasm and Realness that comes across in what you do. You always seem so caring and loving as well, towards your crafts, your family you children and Husband. As well as your friends. I think your the kind of person we all wish we had as a Best Friend!! Upbeat and positive, but most of all Honest and Real… I just Love you and your blog!
Ooh-Ooh…when do we get to see the video tutorial of how to make the bottom box from the Birthday card organizer?
Great job on the last video, BTW! How fun!
Love the sketch…love the cards! Here’s my version:
http://www.splitcoaststampers.com/gallery/photo/1200131?cat=500&ppuser=168793
What cute images in these cards! Here’s my version of the Saturday sketch: http://inkingaloud.blogspot.com/2009/01/remix-revisited.html
How late am I? Here is mine. http://thekristiesessions.blogspot.com/2009/01/my-time-sketch-20.html
love the new videos… its fun to see you and get to know you a bit more through visuals. We like the real you, not the edited yoU!
k
OMG! Love those stampsavie gals!! Here’s my card for the sketch this week:
http://scrappychick.typepad.com/scrappy_chick/2009/01/happy-owlentines-day-and-a-plug-for-memento.html
TFL!
Hi Lauren,
I finally had some time to play with your sketch. Thanks so much!
http://paperplayhouse.blogspot.com/2009/01/good-coffee-and-good-friends.html
Thanks for the great sketch I had a lot of fun playing & I look forward to this weekends
http://danashouseofcards.blogspot.com/2009/01/are-you-as-graceful-as.html
This was a very fun sketch, thanks! here’s my card: http://tanyastampsnthings.blogspot.com/2009/01/priceless-sketch.html
we are just confused with the idea.
he let someone bit on that.
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