drawing in my notebook

This past weekend my parents met us in North Carolina for a short catch up vacation.  We had not seen each other since we moved from New Mexico over 18 months ago.  That was a long time to go without a visit.  Ordinarily I would see them every few months, several times a year.  Needless to say we made the most of the trip.

While on our trip I pulled out my travelers notebook, a pencil and an erasure to draw a little.  It was good therapy and a welcome break from a nasty bit of an artists block.  

(In fact, the week before the trip it seemed to come back to me in a flood. In fact, I painted two small acrylics, water colored some and even made a bracelet.  It was so nice.)

Anyway, here are the pages I doodled on the trip.  I think these will be scanned and used for posters and other graphic art later.  I kinda love them.

travelers notebook | websters pages +  cahier blank notebook | moleskine  + pencils | faber castell

I'm not sure what the random cactus was all about but for some reason I just felt like drawing some.  That happens.  haha

So, that is it for today.  Now to head of and unpack so I can be creative again later.

Have a wonderful day,

this is the life | page maps layout

I cannot believe I forgot to share this here!  Last month the Pink Paislee crew was asked to help make samples with the June Page Maps.  Honestly, this was the first time I tried creating with a page maps sketch.  It was so much fun!!!!  

Also, I used a patterned cardstock for my background.  That NEVER happens.  I loved this striped paper from Pink Paislee's Atlas collection though and just had to use it.  

the layout:

the details:

products:

 ATLAS + page map sketch

So, if you are looking for a little inspiration today, head on over to Page Maps and grab a sketch to get your creativity flowing.

Sketch lovin'

One thing I love about scrapbooking is the abundance of challenges available at any time.  If you are ever in a rut and just want to be inspried, head to Paper Issues or Studio Calico and check the blogs for their sketch challenges.  I know there are a ton of other places to go but these two are my fave,  :)

This one is for Paper issues.  There is a link up on the blog with a chance to win PI gift card.

I used Maggie Holmes papers  + Open book ephemera and flowers.  Sequins are Studio Calico.

This one is for the weekly sketch at Studio Calico.  I rotated and tilted the sketch a bit.

I used Maggie Holmes Open book ephemera and flowers + Heidi Swapp papers and color shine (gold and mustard) plus a few of my Grandma's sequins.

I hope I have inspired you a bit today.  Go check out these sketches and link up!  

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