New Layout - Building Memories

Happy Wednesday,

In lieu of cooking and preparing a huge meal for Thanksgiving tomorrow, I've been scrapping! We are doing Thanksgiving different this year and ordered catering from Central Market and right now......my feet are loving it! Maddie and I made placecards and menus.

This is a layout of DD at one of the Kids Home Depot Workshops back in 2014! I played along with Paper Issues November challenge Woodn't You Know It. I used a wood veneer journaling block, die-cuts to simulate wood products (hammer and sign), and of course my photos include building with wood! 

I played along with Bash Your Scrapbook Stash - Motivate Me 2020 November; Helping Hand. #BYSSMotivateMeNOV2020.

I used a kit from Out on a Limb and added a banner from CTMH, layered stickers from Simple Stories, journaling block from Carta Bella, and Nuvo Drops.

Thanks for visiting! Happy Turkey day! 

New Layout - Love That Smile

Happy Tuesday,

I got a little scrappy time in today and finished this layout with 2014 photos at the splash pad.

I played along with Bash Your Scrapbook Stash - Motivate Me 2020 November; Colorful. #BYSSMotivateMeNOV2020 

I used the Summertime line from Echo Park and added AC Thickers, date stamp from Heidi Swap, ink from CTMH, and misc bling, twine and journaling block from my stash.

I wish you a very blessed Thanksgiving, stay safe and healthy!

New Layout - Blowing Bubbles

Happy Sunday my scrappy friends,

I am sort of ready for the short week, but I definitely don't care for Mondays! I finished another layout today of my DD with her beloved "bubble gun." She loved that gun and used an entire bottle of bubbles everytime we got it out. She loved to pile bubbles as high as possible on a single item; this time that item was Juan! 

I played along with Bash Your Scrapbook Stash - Motivate Me 2020 November; Do What Makes You Happy. #BYSSMotivateMeNOV2020 

I used a kit from Out on a Limb and added thicker sub-titles and chipboard, ink from CTMH, and a date chipboard from SEI.

Thanks for visiting, I hope to get my scrap on more this holiday week as I give thanks for all my multitude of blessings! 

New Layout - A Day at the Zoo

It's me again,

I've spent a wonderful weekend with my bestie, Shannon! We went on a 17mile ride around the lake and a 10mile ride today, except she had a tire blow out. We took Maddie to fly her kite, ate lots of delicious BBQ and food made by my husband, and drank an entire pitcher of Shangria. :)

I didn't scrap a lot, but I did finish this layout of my cute daughter and my chsoen niece at the zoo when they were just 3 years old. They were SOOO cute!

I played along with Paper Issues Nov challenge Put it in Writing. I used hand journaling.

This layout was created with a kit from Nellie's Scrapbook Kits using product from PhotoPlay.

Thanks for visiting! Have a wonderful weekend!

New Layout - Let's Imagine

Happy Friyay!

It's been a busy week and my bestie Shannon is visiting. We rode 17 miles this morning and ate a cupcake. I finished a layout that I started earlier this week of DD at the Dallas Zoo in 2014.

I played along with Paper Issues Nov challenge Put a Feather in Your Cap. This challenge is to use feather embellishments (there are also several cut files in the shop), hats or even an accomplishment. I used lots of birds and photos of birds. 

I also played along with Bash Your Scrapbook Stash - Novemeber Motivate Me; Do What Makes You Happy. #BYSSMotivateMeNov2020  

I used a ton of the new Vicki Boutin StoryTeller Line. I also added alpha chipboard from Dear Lizzy.

Thanks for visiting!

New Layout - Gigantabugs

Happy Saturday,

It's a beauty in Dallas today! I finished another layout this morning; yet another zoo layout. Apparently 2014 was the year of the zoo. 

I also used flip flaps to document all of the Gigantabugs we found. Here are the photos of my flip flaps.

I played along with Paper Issues Nov challenge - Put it in Writing. I used hand writing to tell the story and added lettering for the names of all bugs in my flip flaps.

Also, I am bashing my stash one layout at a time with Bash Your Scrapbook Stash - Nov 2020 Motivate Me; Family Time. #BYSSMotivateMeNOV2020.  I used really old paper and stickers from BoBunny - U Bug Me line, Thickers from American Crafts, letters from Bella Blvd and October Afternoon, stamps and ink from CTMH, Nuvo dots Metallic Auburn Pearl, punch from Stampin' Up, circle cutter from CTMH, puffy phrase stickers from American Crafts, flip flap from CTMH, and patterned paper from Creative Memories and Core'dinations.

Thanks for visiting! Happy Saturday.

New Layout - Summer

Howdy,

It's me again! I finished another layout today, YES! This one is of one of our million trips to the zoo back in 2014.

I played along with Paper Issues Nov challenge - Ties that Bind. I tied bows and added a paper clip on wrap around twine. 

Also, I am bashing my stash one layout at a time with Bash Your Scrapbook Stash - Nov 2020 Motivate Me; Do What Makes You Happy. #BYSSMotivateMeNOV2020

I used a kit from Crop A Latte and added Studio Tekturek Alphas. 

Thanks for visiting!

New Layout - Chutes & Ladders

Happy Friday,

Yeah the weekend is here! Do you have scrappy plans? I sure do. I'm starting it off right with a layout of DD at age 3 playing games. So cute.

I played along with Paper Issues Nov challenge 52 favorites. This is my layout for week 37 of 2014! yes, I am definitely behind, but that's ok with me.

I used misc. paper from my stash including CTMH and Core'dinations, stamps and ink from CTMH, a spinner from Tim Holtz, alphas from Bella Blvd, border strips from K&Company, felt strips from Queen&Co., journaling block from Pretty Little Studio, and chipboard from Simple Stories.

Thanks for visiting!  More to come soon.

New Layout - Pumpkin Carving

Happy Wednesday,

In day 3 of recovery over here, but I finished one layout! This one is of us with my niece and nephew carving pumpkins in the backyard at Nana's house. The first time we've seen them in over 8 months! We wore masks and socially distanced to make sure we tried to keep everyone safe. It was wonderful to get to see them, even if it was at a distance. 

I played along with Paper Issues Nov. challenge Talk Turkey to Me. This challenge is to show off those Thanksgiving or Fall photos. Fall is in full swing on my layout!

I used a kit from Nellie's Scrapbook Kits and added journaling block from Elle's Studio, and inks/stamps from CTMH.

Thanks for visiting!

New Layout - Grade 3

Happy Tuesday,

Recovery is really eating into my scrap time! :)  I was able to play a bit today. This is a current photo from DD this year and I included her report card for the 1st 9 weeks.  Why do they always end up with such goofy smiles for their school photos?

I played along with Paper Issues Nov. Challenge - Woodn't You Know It. This challenge is to create a layout that features wood grain papers or cardstock. Go ahead and include those wooden embellishments as well. I used wood grain paper from CocoVanilla, a wood frame from the same, a wooden pencil, and a wooden title "Darling".

Thanks for visiting!

New Layout - Stingrays

Happy end of Saturday,

I had a terrific birthday, but I only finished one layout today. This one is of the awesome stingrays at the Children's Aquarium at Fair Park, sadly getting ready to close. We were too late to feed them, but still had a great time.

I played along with Paper Issues Nov. challenge, Put it in Writing. This challenge is to create a project with some hand journaling, document a special letter, or even show us your attemp at some hand lettering. I used hand journaling.

For this layout I used a kit from Out on a Limb and added extra photos, stamps and ink from CTMH, and Nuvo dots.

Thanks for visiting!

New Layout - So Loved

Happy Saturday all,

It is official, Biden has won the election. We celebrated in our alley with a few of our neighbors. There were mimosas, sparklers, poppers, and merriment by all.

I also found a few minutes to scrap today. I created this layout of a photo I just love....my daughter standing next to my husband comparing shoe sizes! It reminds me just how little she was and how quick time is slipping away.

I played along with Paper Issues November sketch challenge. Here is the sketch:

I used paper and phrase stickers from Studio Tekturek, distressed oxides in Victoria Violet, Tumbles Glass, Salty Ocean, and Seedless Preserves. I used cutaparts and epoxy stickers from Elle's Studio, arrow stickers from Mrs. Grossman's, and Nuvo dots in plum pudding.

Thanks for visiting! 

New Layout - Carousel Love

Happy Friday!

I'm very happy the week is at an end. I am looking forward to a crafty weekend. I finished up a layout I started yesterday of our San Antonio mini-vacation in 2014. The zoo had an amazing petting area and of course my daughter was obsessed with the carousel! 

I played along with Paper Issues Nov challenge Frequent Flyer. This challenge is to scrap travel photos, fish, insects, or things with wings.

I used a kit from Hannah's and added Thickers, alphas from Studio Tekturek, ink and stamps from CTMH, wood veneer goats from Studio Calico, enamel heart from Eyelet Outlet, and misc. washi tape from my stash.

Thanks for visiting!

New Layout - San Antonio Zoo

It's almost Friday!

I'm taking a stay-cation next week, so hopefully I'll get lots of scrapping done! I finished this layout tonight from our San Antonio Vaca in 2014 at the zoo. What 3 year old doesn't love the zoo? Maddie sure did!

I played along with Paper Issues Nov. challenge The Ties That Bind. I used really old tie brads and DMC thread to tie up my layout. I also used a tie on the metal circle at the low left side.

I used some REALLY old stash for this layout - Paper and stickers from Three Bugs in a Rug, stamps from Elle's studio and CocoDaisy, ink from CTMH, misc. ribbon, die cut and brads from my stash. I cut the Z and OOs with my cricut and used my Creative Memories circle cutter for the round photo and mat.

Thanks for visiting!

New Layout - Days Together

Happy Monday!

I got messy last night and used my distressed oxides and stamping to create this layout. I just love the CocoVanilla line and am trying to use up all of it!

I played along with Paper Issues November challenge RV There Yet. This challenge is to scrap about those camping trips, car trips or any other travel photos. I chose to scrap a boat ride on our San Antonio vacation years ago when DD was just 2-1/2 years old!

I lifted Danielle Dunlop's amazing Scraplift Sunday layout she completed live back in September.  Here is her layout that I lifted.

I used CocoVanilla Daydream line: paper, ephemera, titles, and stickers; Distressed oxides: spun sugar, speckled egg, abandoned coral, chipped sapphire, and fossilized amber; Pinkfresh nested chevron stamp, journaling stamp from Photoplay, ink from CTMH, nuvo stone dots  Belguim Bluestone, and a date stamp from Heidi Swapp.

Thanks for visiting, come play along at PI!

New Layout - My Little Love

Happy Sunday,

I'm happily scrapping away! I played along today with Paper Issues - Nov. Danielle Does it Live and she had a Simon Says. You had to match the steps as she did it. I've never been brave enough to try it along with the live, but today I did and I'm super excited with the results.

I used CocoVanilla Daydream line for paper, ephemera, stickers, and titles, stencil from The Crafters Workshop, Distressed oxides: worn lipstick, scattered straw and wild honey, stamp from Kaisercraft, ink from CTMH, journaling stamp from CTMH, and Nuvo stone drops.

Thanks for visiting!

New Layout - Let's Play

Happy Halloween to all!

We had an amazing Halloween. Maddie said over and over that it was the best Halloween ever! So much excitement. She went to Martial Arts, in costume (Black Widow) and Nana came to watch. Then we picked up Bahama Bucks. After a quick lunch, Maddie and I went to Nana's to carve/paint pumpkins with Ashlyn and Jakob. We social distanced and did it outside in the backyard on separate tables. It was still wonderful to finally see them, in person, after all these months. We've missed them so much! Then we came home and put costumes on, including the puppies (Scar was Thor and Pepper was Spiderman). After fun photo ops in the backyard, we grilled hot dogs over the newly remodeled fire pit. Then it was time for the candy scavenger hunt. I loaded up candy in Easter eggs (70 of them) and Juan and I hid them throughout the backyard for Maddie to find. She never did find 4 of them, lol! Then we bobbed for apples, Maddie's first time to ever do this and she LOVED it! I think she took bites out of 5 different apples and ate 2. Then the fire was perfect so Maddie and I toasted smore's. At this point it was dark, so Maddie took a quick shower to wash out the "red" and we watched Hocus Pocus together as a family with popcorn and candy! We didn't make it through the whole movie, but it was almost 9:30pm so we called the night complete! So much FUN!

This layout is of a really old photo of Maddie and Juan playing Candyland from 2015. I played along with Paper Issues October Challenge - Scraplift Sunday from Kat Benjamin. Such an adorable layout to lift! Her layout is below.

I also finished my last square tonight for Bash Your Scrapbook Stash - Bash-O, the acrylic paint square. I painted the  chipboard word titles!

I used paper and ephemera from Photoplay, stickers from Carta Bella, candyland dies from Paper Wizard, nuvo dots, and random chipboard from my stash.

Thanks for visiting!

New Layout - Dallas Aquarium

Happy Thursday,

I just love this photo of the sloth at our aquarium! I really wanted this page to be special so I ordered this sloth paper. So cute!

I played along with Paper Issues Sketch challenge.  I stretched the sketch into a 2 page layout. Here is the sketch:

I also played along with Bash Your Scrapbook Stash Bash-O. For the left side I covered my square for "stencils" and used the Simple Stories - Bro & Co triangle stencil with Distressed Oxides. For the right side, I covered my square for "punches" and used my circle punches for the yellow pattern circles.  I only have 1 square left to cover and I have a BLACKOUT!!!!

Materials for this layout: PhotoPlay stickers, pattern paper and ephemera, ink and stamps from CTMH, a random brad from my stash, Nuvo dots, and a negative strip from Little Yellow Bicycle.

Thanks for visiting!

New Layout - Don't Grow Up

Happy Tuesday,

Today is the last day of the Paper Issues Birthday Challenge. I finished one more layout, this one of DD and my best friend's daughter painting pumpkins when they were just 3!

I played along with Paper Issues Birthday challenge Tag. This challenge is to use a tag, or 20.  I used a tag along with my journaling block.

I also played along with Bash Your Scrapbook Stash Bash-O. I covered my square for "wood veneer" and used a veneer heart.

For this layout I scraplifted Wendy Tipton's layout that was posted in September for Scraplift Sunday on Paper Issues. I used paper, ephemera and stickers from the new Vicki Boutin Storyteller line, sequins from my stash, and a chipboard title from Dear Lizzy thickers.

Here is Wendy's awesome layout!

Thanks so much for visiting!

New Layout - Discover

Happy Monday my Scrappy Friends,

I always seem to have a case of the "Mondays," but today was extra special. This evening I compensated by spending the evening watching a FB live and scrapping away. This page is of our day at the San Antonio Zoo in the butterfly building.

I played along with the PI Birthday Party challenges. I've completed all 10 challenges, but I'm not done yet - I played along again tonight. For the left side, I played with the Silly String challenge. This challenge is to use your stash of fibers, strings, twine or ribbon and make it a prominent part of your page. I used ribbon as a paper divider and on the edge of my banner/label.

For the right side I played with the Face Painting challenge. This challenge is to get messy! Grab any mixed media your heart desires. Water color, Gelatos, distress oxides, spray inks or whatever you choos. I used spray inks, which I am very scared of, on my background. I used Heidi Swapp color shine in teal on the blue paper and Luminarte Shimmering Mist in Pearl Gold on the pink background. 

I also played along with Bash Your Scrapbook Stash Bash-O. For the left side I covered my "5 Photo Layout" square. For the right side I covered my "Spray Mist" square.

I used a really old kit from SEI and added spray mists, Alpha stickers from Simple Stories, CHipboard thickers from VB Storyteller, and stickers from VB Storyteller.

Thanks for visiting! 

New Layout - Artist at Work

It's me again! 

I'm excited to report that this is the LAST challenge for PI's Birthday CROP! YEAH!!!!  This layout is of DD when she was just under 3 years old.

I played along with Paper Issues Birthday crop, Balloon Pit challenge. This layout is to create a page showcasing balloons, circles, your hot air balloon ride or use just the top third of your layout like it is floating in the sky. I used circles, created with distressed oxides and the lid to my molding paste. I copied this technique from Danielle Dunlop. Check out her video here.

I also played along with Bash Your Scrapbook Stash Bash-O. I used this layout to cover my square "Circles". 

For this page I used Distress Oxides: Carved Pumpkin, Peacock Feathers, and Seedless Preserves. I used a cutapart from Elle's Studio for the date, and 3D stickers from Paper House. I also used a random journaling tag, and misc patterned paper scraps from my stash.

Thanks for visiting!

New Layout - Moments Together

Happy Sunday,

I'm in full throttle and crafting away, as slow as a turtle.......... LOL! I've been at it since 9am and I've completed this single double page layout of our vacation in San Antonio in 2014.

For this layout I played with the Paper Issues Birthday crop Charades challenge. I'm convinced the items were:

1. Star

2. Sequins

3. Distressed oxides

4. Fussy cutting (the banners)

5. Bow

I scraplifted this layout from the talented #KellyFeldman. Here is her layout.

I also played along with Bash Your Scrapbook Stash Bash-O. For the left side I covered my "Triangles" square. For the right side I covered my "Stars" square.

I used mainly the CocoVanilla Day Dream line, including: title, stickers, papers, and ephemera. I also used distressed oxides: chipped saphhire, tumbled glass, wild honey, worn lipstick, bundled sage and tattered rose. I used stamps/ink from CTMH and the awesome PinkFresh Nested Chevron stamp. Finally, I added sequins from MultiCraft and bow from CTMH!

Thanks for visiting..... I have 1 more PI challenge to go today!

New Layout - Happy Fall Day

Yep, me again!

That means I'm rocking these layout challenges today!  These are recent photos of DD and I on a social distance lunch picnic in our front yard with the neighbors.

I played along with Paper Issues Birthday crop, challenge Scavenger Hunt. I found the following 10 items:

* Flair (metal/shiny) - Simplify metal tag

* Twine

* Sequins

* Tag

* Washi (behind the peekaboo and the teal across the top of the plaid paper)

* Staples (on the date label at the bottom)

* Cardstock background - white cardstock

* Plaid paper

* Wood Veneer (on the title "day" and "happy")

* Stars (Distressed oxide with stencil on the top behind the title)

I also played along with Bash Your Scrapbook Stash Bash-O. I used this layout to cover my square "Fall Vibes". 

Materials used: patterned paper by Doodlebug, sequins from MultiCraft, metal from Tim Holtz, cut apart label from Pretty Little Studio, Doodle Pops from Doodlebug, twine from the Twinery, journaling block from Doodlebug, and distresser tool and washi from my stash.

Thanks for visiting.....see you again soon!

New Layout - National Pandemic

It's me again,

Time to post another layout. This one is of recent bday photos of DD and her mask. Can you see her true feelings regarding Corona?

I played along with the PI Birthday Party challenges. For the left side, I played with the Photo Booth challenge. This challenge is to use those selfies. Use a strip of photos, crazy faces, filters, professional photos or frames on your page. I used recent professional photos we had taken of DD for her birthday during Covid.

For the right side I played with the Twister challenge. This challenge is to use circles or polka dots on your page. I used polka dot paper, epoxy dots and even the COVID die-cuts are circular. 

I also played along with Bash Your Scrapbook Stash Bash-O. For the left side I covered my "Die Cutting Machine" square. For the right side I covered my "2 Photo Layout" square.

I used a kit from Whole Kit and Kaboodle and added ink and stamps from CTMH, and chalk from my stash.

Thanks for visiting, I'll be back shortly!

New Layout - Stay Little Forever

Happy Saturday my scrappy friends,

I'm already hard at it - scrapping away.... this layout includes photos from 2014 when DD "rode" my husband as her own personal "horsie." 

I played along with Paper Issues Birthday crop, challenge Tags. I used a ton of really old 7Gypies tags that I've never broke into.

I also played along with Bash Your Scrapbook Stash Bash-O. I used this layout to cover my square "twine". I looped twine all along the left side of the page.

I used really old precut paper from Creative Imaginations, tags from 7Gypsies, twine from the Twinery, Nuvo dots, layered stickers from MME, title sticker from Thickers, journaling block from DaisyDs, and alphas from Making Memories.

Thanks for visiting, I'll be back SOON!

New Layout - This Little Light of Mine

Yep, it's me again,

I'm sharing another layout with photos of DD in 2014!

I played along with the PI Birthday Party challenges Karaoke. This challenge is to show your singing skills! Create a layout based on song lyrics, musical notes, a concert, an instrument, or your karaoke greatness. I scrapped my daughters school recital during church service. They sang, "This Little Light of Mine."

I also played along with Bash Your Scrapbook Stash Bash-O. For this layout I covered my "Chipboard" square and used a chipboard light from Scrapmatts.

I used Authentique "harmony" collection and added flowers from my stash, brads from Lush, CTMH glitter brush, and my typewriter.

Thanks for visiting!