December Sketch Challenge

[goldscraps]

Welcome to the December Sketch Challenge! I have a great template for you this month.

For this challenge, you will need to create a layout with the free template provided here (#721.). If you complete a layout, you will get another free template (#722). Your layout must be unique for this challenge and cannot be used for any other challenges here at GDS. I also ask that you use primarily GDS products.

If you use my Expressions Bundle (https://www.godigitalscrapbooking.com/shop/index.php?main_page=product_dnld_info&cPath=29_41&products_id=7204#prettyPhoto) (currently on sale for only $6.00), I will also send you my NEW Expressions Clusters FREE!

The deadline for this challenge will be Dec. 31 at Midnight!

Here are some previews:
The free template:
http://www.godigitalscrapbooking.com/photopost/data/514/andreagold_temp721_prev.jpg

{Download HERE} (http://files.scrapandrea.com/challenges/gds/andreagold_temp721.zip)

The bonus template for completing a layout:
http://www.godigitalscrapbooking.com/photopost/data/514/andreagold_temp722_prev.jpg

The Expressions Clusters:
http://www.godigitalscrapbooking.com/photopost/data/1145/andreagold_expre_clusters_prev.jpg?8362

You will get the above clusters free if you use the following bundle for your layout:

http://download.scrapandrea.com/images/andreagold_expre_thumb_LRG.jpg

http://download.scrapandrea.com/images/andreagold_expre_thumb_02.jpg

http://download.scrapandrea.com/images/andreagold_expre_thumb_03.jpg

http://download.scrapandrea.com/images/andreagold_expre_glitter_thumb_LRG.jpg (https://www.godigitalscrapbooking.com/shop/index.php?main_page=product_dnld_info&cPath=29_41&products_id=7204#prettyPhoto)

Let me know if you have any questions about the challenge.

[britnkaysmemaw2]

Wonderful templates Andrea, and love the clusters!

[Els AW]

Wow, super clusters!
But... do you have the end-date right? ;-)

[donakat]

Thanks, Andrea, be back later.

[MunchkinsMom]

Love this template! It's so fun to work with.

http://www.godigitalscrapbooking.com/photopost/data/514/December_Sketch-Dearest_Mother.jpg (http://www.godigitalscrapbooking.com/photopost/showphoto.php?photo=114271&title=a-mother-s-love&cat=514)

[sweetdreamer]

Love this template! It's so fun to work with.

http://www.godigitalscrapbooking.com/photopost/data/514/December_Sketch-Dearest_Mother.jpg (http://www.godigitalscrapbooking.com/photopost/showphoto.php?photo=114271&title=a-mother-s-love&cat=514)

Your layout is outstanding! I am wracking my brains out on what to do. I may have to wait out on this challenge. :(

BTW, a wonderful expression you gave to your mom. :)

[MunchkinsMom]

Your layout is outstanding! I am wracking my brains out on what to do. I may have to wait out on this challenge. :(

BTW, a wonderful expression you gave to your mom. :)

Thank you for the compliment, it's so sweet! If you're having problems with the template, maybe put several of the squares together for a photo, do a checkerboard pattern, or even one large picture that is broken up into the squares. Just some thoughts.

[sweetdreamer]

Thank you so much for the helpful hints. :)

[goldscraps]

Thanks for catching that. The challenge ends Dec. 31st! :laugh:

Wow, super clusters!
But... do you have the end-date right? ;-)

[Els AW]

Thanks for the challenge, I used a kit that is not availble anymore, but still lovely: "Beach Bliss" by Studio4 designworks ;-)
Had antoher LO uploaded first, but seeing the LO made by AnneliesK, I wanted to try that also.
The other LO is used for the Multiphoto challenge LOL!

http://www.godigitalscrapbooking.com/photopost/data/514/2012-12-07-template-challenge-1.jpg (http://www.godigitalscrapbooking.com/photopost/showphoto.php?photo=114295&title=sketch-challenge-decem&cat=514)
image is linked

[AnneliesK]

I had a few spare minutes and used the template to have some fun:

Love is kind (http://www.godigitalscrapbooking.com/photopost/showphoto.php?photo=114283&title=love-is-kind&cat=514)

http://www.godigitalscrapbooking.com/photopost/data/514/andreagold_temp721sq_AK_LO_600px.jpg?7536

Smiles, Annelies

[sweetdreamer]

Here is Mine: (http://www.godigitalscrapbooking.com/photopost/showphoto.php?photo=114316&title=love-is-kind&cat=514)

http://www.godigitalscrapbooking.com/photopost/data/514/medium/Love_is_kind.jpg

[goldscraps]

I am amazed by the different ways you are all using this template!

[LindaHolland]

Hallo (http://www.godigitalscrapbooking.com/photopost/showphoto.php?photo=114340&title=loving-is-sharing&cat=514),
Here's my share. Loved making this LO.

http://www.godigitalscrapbooking.com/photopost/data/514/Loving_is_sharing_GDS.jpg

[bingomama1966]

Loved working with this template. Thank you!!!
Here is mine

http://www.godigitalscrapbooking.com/photopost/data/514/medium/AGold-TP721-Manue-ChristmasPresent-Small.jpg (http://www.godigitalscrapbooking.com/photopost/showphoto.php?photo=114369&title=memories&cat=514)

[2SparkleOn]

Here is mine (http://www.godigitalscrapbooking.com/photopost/showphoto.php?photo=114634&title=window-to-a-grandma&cat=514):
http://www.godigitalscrapbooking.com/photopost/data/514/Window_into_grandmas_heart_web.jpg

Thank you for the fun challenge Andrea!

[lilusmom]

Wonderful template. Thank you. Here is my layout.
http://http://www.godigitalscrapbooking.com/photopost/data/514/Descanso_Gardens.jpg
http://www.godigitalscrapbooking.com/photopost/showphoto.php?photo=114649&title=descanso-gardens&cat=514

[donakat]

Here's my layout using Expressions and the great template:
http://www.godigitalscrapbooking.com/photopost/data/514/Glamour_Girl.jpg (http://www.godigitalscrapbooking.com/photopost/showphoto.php?photo=114673&title=glamour-girl&cat=500)

[6grand]

Here is my LO: Australian Christmas - I wish! (http://www.godigitalscrapbooking.com/photopost/showphoto.php?photo=114550&title=australian-christmas&cat=629)
http://www.godigitalscrapbooking.com/photopost/data/629/GDS-STXIV-Dec12-04-DFDD_6gr.jpg
I used Aussie Christmas by Dana's Footprint Digital Designs.

[norskinus]

http://www.godigitalscrapbooking.com/photopost/data/514/medium/2012_Dec_Sketch_Challenge_edited-3.jpg

My try at the sketch challenge (http://www.godigitalscrapbooking.com/photopost/showphoto.php?photo=114687&title=sketch-challenge-my&cat=514)

[lynnpremo]

Andrea, thank for the great template, I uploaded to your designer gallery.
Lynn4815

[Bright Eyes]

These photos were all taken within 5 minutes from beginning to end - showing the wonderous colors of the sunset in my neighborhood this past August.

"These Are The Days" by Andrea Gold had the perfect colors for this page. Thanks.

I did add a border around each photo group to make them stand out better.


http://www.godigitalscrapbooking.com/photopost/data/514/Desert_Sunsets_copy.jpg (http://www.godigitalscrapbooking.com/photopost/showphoto.php?photo=114766&title=autumn-sunsets&cat=514)

[Ingrid1963]

Here is my layout called Winterviews (http://www.godigitalscrapbooking.com/photopost/showphoto.php?photo=114773&title=winterviews&cat=514)

http://www.godigitalscrapbooking.com/photopost/data/514/medium/2012-12_Sketch_Challenge.jpg

Thank you for this challenge. I enjoyed working on it.

[AnneliesK]

They all look great!

[britnkaysmemaw2]

Love is Kind (http://www.godigitalscrapbooking.com/photopost/showphoto.php?photo=114814&title=love-is-kind&cat=514)

http://www.godigitalscrapbooking.com/photopost/data/514/Love-is-Kind.jpg

[AnneliesK]

Wonderful!!

[kdk929]

Here is my layout

http://www.godigitalscrapbooking.com/photopost/data/629/2012-06_HearItForTheGirls.jpg (http://www.godigitalscrapbooking.com/photopost/showphoto.php?photo=114857&title=lets-hear-it-for-the-g&cat=629)

[mannymea]

here is mine:
Christmas Stockings (http://www.godigitalscrapbooking.com/photopost/showphoto.php?photo=114936&nocache=1)

[Gem]

testing

[Gem]

I will try this again. I've been having some difficulty with commenting and uploading.

http://www.godigitalscrapbooking.com/photopost/data/514/medium/gem_Adorable_Adoptables_web.jpg (http://www.godigitalscrapbooking.com/photopost/showphoto.php?photo=115064&title=adorable-adoptables&cat=514)
Aren't these cuties? They are still homeless after the holidays. Image is linked. You can click it.

[Scarlet 357]

I had my template all ready to go on the am of the 31, but once New Year's Eve started , I forgot all about posting my page. Now ,I'm 16 days late posting this, but better late than not at all. I see that Munchkin's Mom had the same idea that I had.tee hee Enjoy. I would love to here comments. Image Linked.

http://www.godigitalscrapbooking.com/photopost/data/514/Go_Digi-Template_Ch_-Dec_2012_464_x_600_.jpg (http://www.godigitalscrapbooking.com/photopost/showphoto.php?photo=115595&title=dec-2012-temp-ch&cat=500)