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!

New Layout - Splash

Happy Friyay!

I'm finally beginning my scrappy weekend! Here is a layout of DD playing in the sprinkler! So cute.

I played along with the PI Birthday Party challenges. For the left 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 choose. Show off your skills and make a design or make a mess! I used distressed oxide Mowed Lawn and Twisted Citron and the smooshing technique. Then I used the Carta Bella Bat bones stencil with white embossing paste. The paste absorbed the green automatically. Then I added splatters with Faded Demin distress oxide. I also inked my date stamp at the top right. 

For the right side I played with the Silly String challenge. This challenge is to grab your stash of fibers, strings, twine or ribbon and make it a prominent part of your page! I used fiber behind my title and ric-rack on my chipboard. 

I also played along with Bash Your Scrapbook Stash Bash-O. For the left side I covered my "Distressed Oxides" square. For the right side I covered my "texture Paste/Glaze" square. Here is a closeup of my inking/texture paste.

Materials used: paper piecing from Gototreasurebox, VB mixed media paper, distress oxides, Carta bella stencil, Echo Park stickers and journaling block, paper crimper, misc buttons, chipboard and fiber/ric rac from my stash.

Thanks for visiting!

New Layout - Dump Cake

Happy Friday Yall,

I'm so excited for this weekend! Not only am I participating in the Bash-O over at Bash Your Scrapbook Stash, I am also on a team at Paper Issues for their Birthday Party!  Hopefully I will be posting, A LOT.

This is recent photos of my MIL and the Dump Cake we baked for her this year. COVID kept us from being able to order or buy a cake, or go out somewhere, so I dug up an old recipe from my Great Grandmother! Maddie had never had it and was excited to help me make it. Yummy!

I played along with the PI Birthday Party challenge Hot Potato. This challenge is to quickly create a layout and pass it back to your team leader. The faster, the better but this comes with a twist. Each team will be designated a 'party favor' that must be included on their project.  Our party favor was 'CAKE'. I used photos and embellies of cakes! I had my layout complete within 3 hours of it being posted! I'm on a roll.

I also played along with Bash Your Scrapbook Stash Bash-O. For the left side I covered my "3 photo" square. For the right side I covered my heart square. I used paper and embellishments with hearts.

I used a kit from Paper loft and added a rub-on title from MME, flags from BasicGrey, stickers from EchoPark, die-cuts from BasicGrey, layered stickerf from Creative imaginations, stamps and ink from CTMH.

Thanks for visiting!

New Layout - Roasting Marshmallows

Hi all,

I'm here to share a layout I completed last night of DD and neighbor friend roasting marshmallows in the new firepit!  Well, it was new when these photos were taken.

I played along with Bash Your Scrapbook Stash - BASH-O. For the left side I covered my "hexagon" square and for the right side I covered my "Around the Campfire Square". 

Here is my current Basho-O card:

I used a kit from Paper Loft and added a fire from Jolee's, arrows from MayaRoads, hexagons from jillibean soup, and paint from my stash.

Thanks for visiting!

New Layout - Back2School

Happy Hump day my scrappy friends!

I finished this layout of DD's first day back to F2F instruction this year! I really am excited that I got this documented while all the information is still fresh in my head. The little jounral helped me document the timeline of decisions and the back and forth iterations of virtual and Face to Face.

I played along with Paper Issues Oct challenge - Attachment Issues. We challenge you to create a page featuring those ways to attach things. Attach things to your page using staples, paper clips, eyelets or brads.  I used brads for the journal, paper clips, twine, and clipboards.

I also played along with Bash Your Scrapbook Stash - Bash-O!  For the left I completed my square "Back 2 School" and for the left I completed my square "Selfie". The pocket photo is a selfie of the 3 of us before Maddie's first day of F2F School!

I used a kit from Paper Wizard and added clips from Basic Grey, stamps and ink from CTMH and PhotoPlay, and ric rack from Wrights. I popped up the clipboard tops to make them 3D.

Here are photos of the inside of my journal:

Thanks for visiting!

New Layout - Just Roll with It

Happy Tuesday,

I'm happy to report that I am finally out of the hospital. I went to the ER Saturday morning for severe stomach pain and they ended up admitting me and keeping me for 3 days. I am feeling better, although completely over everything. I took the day off to rest and let my stomach settle and have been doing a bit of scrapping.

This is a layout of DD and my MIL making homemade tortillas when she was just 2-1/2 year old. Such sweet photos and memories.

For this layout I played along with the Paper Issues Oct challenge World Series. This challenge is to share a project about baseball, world travels, globes, your favorite TV series or a series of something. Get Creative!  I used a series of photos of DD and my MIL making homemade tortillas together!

I also am playing along with the Bash Your Scrapbook Stash Bash-O this week! My left side layout I bashed metal by using metal cooking brads.  For the right side I bashed stamps by using stamps from 4 different lines (CTMH and Elle's Studio)! 

Here is my Bash-O board:

I used a kit from CTMH, ink and stamps from CTMH, nuvo dots (Neptune Tourqouise), ribbon from CTMH, brads from Eyelet Outlet, and stickers/punchouts from CTMH.

Thanks for visiting!

New Layout - These Boots were made for Splashing

Happy Friday,

I'm so glad the weekend is here and I hope to spend a lot of time in my scraproom this weekend!

This layout is of DD at age 2-3/4 splashing in muddy puddles. She was so cute!

I played along with Paper Issues Oct challenge Sprinkle it with Love. This challenge is to complete a project that feature sequins, sprinkle some mist around, use nuvo drops. You could also scrap those photos that have sprinkles in them.  I used a glitter brush for the "made for", added distressed oxide splatters all over the background, and epoxy dots on the splashes for my "sprinkles".

I used a kit from Out on a Limb and added Distressd oxide splatter in tumbled glass, epoxy dots from Queen&Co, ink and stamps from CTMH and chipboard words from American Crafts.

Thanks for visiting, I hope you have crafty weekend!

New Layout - Dirt Garden

Happy Sunday,

I was able to finish another layout this evening. This one is of my dear hubby and daughter digging in the dirt, our new raised bed garden back in 2014.

I played along with Paper Issues October Sketch for week 2.

I used really old stash: paper and stickers from BoBunny, hexagon journaling stickers from Jillibean, Deja Vu burlap alpha stickers, stamps and ink from CTMH, and Nuvo Dots.

Thanks for visiting!