Sizzlin' Summer Sketch - Week 9

[@katehamilton4533]

Your tips about using templates are very helpful!

[@karencornellcmindependenta3551]

I'm so glad you liked them! Thanks for your comment.

[@gwencooper7023]

Thank you. I buy the templates but never use. They intimidate me but I keep buying. SMH Lol. But I did use the tropic time for the challenge just to see how I would do. I used non-cm paper because i didn’t want to mess my CM paper up in case I flopped doing it so I did not post my layout but I was very pleased with it. I am not good at fussy cutting….I hate it. lol. Thanks for sharing!

[@karencornellcmindependenta3551]

Thanks for your comment. Sorry for the delay. I was on vacation with my family. I was so intimidated by them at first but now I love them. I don't enjoy fussy cutting either. That's why I try to find ways to use the CCS. I would love to see your layout. I don't care that it's not CM paper.

[@lmdean1231]

Karen, Just started watching your video. I’m always looking for tips and tricks on using these templates. I’m very new to them. Thanks for your insight. Would you please tell me about the storage shelves for your binder punches that are shown behind you? I’ve been trying to find a storage solution for them . Thanks!

[@karencornellcmindependenta3551]

Thanks for your comment. I'm glad you found the video helpful. My shelves are the Pahl shelves from IKEA. They fit the single punches and border punches perfectly. I like to maximize my space and these shelves do that for me.

[@bouldergirl528]

I'm surprised that especially with your "dislike" of recipe templates that you didn't mention how to do this sketch without one. Jumbo CCS templates can be used for the frame, or simple strait cuts also look good. I don't hate the sleeves they come in, I just fold the sticky flap inside. That binder is too pricey for me so I just keep them in a 12x12 storage box. You've done a pretty decent job on the prior sketches, I just feel you missed some opportunities with this one. Caren

[@karencornellcmindependenta3551]

@@bouldergirl528 Thank you for your comment. I didn’t like the recipe templates when they first came out but I do love them now! I was very intimidated by them years ago. I use them all the time. The focus of this sketch challenge was to use the recipe template. I showed different ways to use the whole template or just pieces of the template. I also gave tips on how to use the ccs to make them easier. I would love to see how you do this sketch using the recipe template. Everyone’s interpretation will be different and inspire others. That’s why I love scrapbooking and sharing. I love how we all have different ways to organize the same products! Thanks for sharing. You probably gave someone else inspiration!