Saturday, March 31, 2012

Sweet Bunny Treats

{There's a 1/4 inch of orange all around this layout, but my scanner cut it off.}

Photos of Sweet Lucy and her Easter goodies, 2011.

This is for Day #18 Scrap Your Stash over at the Apron Strings Blog,  using...
one sheet of floral paper
one sheet of plaid paper (Glitz scrap)
two different colors of cardstock
one pocket (journal pocket)
 three tags (title tags)
 one pin (safety pin on journal tag)
 one set of brads
 3 to 5 blossoms
 Use oldest Spring photos.

I used Apron Strings Feb. kit -
Basic Grey 'Picadilly' pp, Glitz Plaid pp,  Making Memories Flower Brads, LilyBee Alphas, Misc. Journal Pocket, Flowers.

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Friday, March 30, 2012

Memories of Easter

This page will go in grandson Brady's album of Easter 2011.

This is for Day #17 Scrap Your Stash over at the Apron Strings Blog, using...
one sheet of paper with texture (Glittered Paper)
 one sheet coordinating patterned paper
 two sheets cardstock
 one set of gems
 one set of brads
 2  pieces of chipboard (hearts)
 a journaling card
 a length or two of ribbon
Use a set of holiday photos. (Easter Photos)

I used the My Mind's Eye Lost & Found line, October Afternoon Alphas and Flash Card, Pebbles Layered Felt Birdie, Maya Road Chip Hearts, Making Memories Brad, Queen & Co. Pearls.

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Apple Pickin

Photos of DGD Kaylee at the apple orchard, Oct. 2011.

This is for Day #16 Scrap Your Stash over at the Apron Strings Blog,  using...
three sheets of patterned paper
 one sheet of cardstock
 3-5 wooden embellishments
 two pins
 a set of pearl embellishments
 alpha stickers
 Use oldest photos from the fall season.

I used Imaginisce pp's, Making Memories Journal Paper, American Crafts Foam Thickers, Kaiser Wooden Buttons, Maya Road Leaf Pins, Prima flowers, Basic Grey Brad, Queen & Co. Pearls, Baker's Twine.

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Yum Yum!

DD's photos of sweet Kellan, March 4th at 10 mos. I'll have her do some journaling.

Rubon says 'You make my world bright!"

This is for Day #15 Scrap Your Stash over at the Apron Strings Blog, using...
use five sheets of patterned paper
one sheet cardstock
one set rub-ons
alphabet
layered embellishment
length of ribbon or pre-cut border
Use newest photos.

I used the My Mind's Eye Kraft Fun Day 'Happy Days' line, American Crafts Foam Thickers, Doodlebug Brads, Baker's Twine.

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Tuesday, March 27, 2012

Nate's Easter Basket

A 2-pager for grandson Nate of Easter 2011.

Based on a March PageMap.

I used the We R Memory Keepers 'Good Day Sunshine' line, October Afternoon, Am. Crafts Foam Thickers.

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Monday, March 26, 2012

Butterfly Beauty

Photos of DGD Kaylee's face painting for a Scout Event at the Artsbridge, Feb. 2011.

I used the LilyBee 'Head Over Heels' line, Studio Calico Butterfly Diecuts, Kaiser Pearls, Baker's Twine.

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Sunday, March 25, 2012

Sweet Lucy!

Here's a few pages of youngest DGD Lucy. She's just the sweetest little girl!
Photo of youngest DGD Lucy, May 2011. Left the journaling for her Momma.

I used the Lily Bee 'Head Over Heels' line, Prima Flowers, Queen & Co. Brads, Baker's Twine, Crystal Stickles.

Photos of sweet DGD Lucy after her Mommy braided her hair, Dec. 2011.

I used the Pink Paislee 'Vintage Vogue' line, Making Memories Journal Paper, Crystal Brads, LilyBee Alphas, Prima Flower, Baker's Twine.

Photos of sweet DGD Lucy, March 2011.

I used the Lily Bee 'Head Over Heels' line, Heidi Grace Layered Accent, Imaginisce Butterfly Rubon, October Afternoon Alphas, Fancy Pants Journal Paper.

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Saturday, March 24, 2012

The Perfect Pumpkin

Catching up on these photos of grandkids Brady and Kaylee from Oct. 2010.

This is for Day #14 Scrap Your Stash over at the Apron Strings Blog, using...
a stripe sheet of pattern paper
a coordinating sheet of micro-dot paper (blues)
a coordinating larger graphic (Pumpkin Banner and Pumpkins cut from the graphic paper.)
two sheets of cardstock
flowers in a variety of sizes (Under part of the title)
brads (Pumpkin brads on journal tag)
another metal item (Memo Pin)
a length of ribbon (Orange)
Use photos from the fall.

I used the We R Memory Keepers 'Autumn Splendor' line, Prima Flowers, Making Memories Pumpkin Brads, Tim Holtz Memo Pin, Fancy Pants Ribbon.

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Friday, March 23, 2012

Building the Deck

Photos of DH and his Dad building our back deck, April-May 2009.

This is for Day #13 Scrap Your Stash over at the Apron Strings Blog, using...
three patterned papers with a monochromatic scheme
one sheet cardstock
 set of buttons
 two tags
 set of alphabets
 length or two of baker's twine (brown & navy)
Use these with your oldest photos - whatever. (These are the oldest on my computer, 2009)

I used the Carolee's Adorn It 'Rumble' line, Jillibean, October Afternoon, Scenic Route Alphas, Kaiser Wooden Buttons, and Baker's Twine, Brown and Navy.

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Relax at the Pool! (and tag)

A 2-pager for youngest DGD Lucy. Photos from our family get together at the Aquatic Center, July 2011. Left the journaling for her Momma.

This is for Day #12 Scrap Your Stash over at the Apron Strings Blog, using...
a sheet of paper with stripes
 a coordinating sheet with circles
 a coordinating sheet of mini dots (There are tiny brown dot in the pink flower pp.)
two sheets of cardstock
a set of rub-ons (alphas)
a set of large brads
a journaling card
a length of ribbon.
Use photos from a summer event.
***Create a card or tag with your leftovers.

I used the last of this fabulous Fancy Pants 'Beach Babe' line, American Crafts Alpha Rubons, Making Memories Ribbon, Little Yellow Bicycle Journal Tag, My Mind's Eye Brads, and Baker's Twine.

I made this little Summer tag with the leftovers and added some Kaiser jewels.

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Wednesday, March 21, 2012

4 Generations

Photo of Me, Mom, DD, and DGD Kaylee, June 2011.

I used the very last of my scraps of this lovely line. I used the Pink Paislee 'Vintage Vogue' line, Webster's Pages Alphas, Making Memories and Inque Brads.

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Tuesday, March 20, 2012

Happy Day!

Photos from DH's birthday, Feb. 2012.

This is for Day #11 Scrap Your Stash over at the Apron Strings Blog, using...
one sheet of "specialty" paper (diecut paper)
 2 sheets of coordinating patterns
one set of punched shapes
one set of alphabets
 one length of trim
(Use Birthday Photos)

I used the Simple Stories 'Happy Day' line, Crate Diecut Paper, Making Memories Ribbon, American Crafts Glitter Numbers.

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Monday, March 19, 2012

Paradise

Photo of DH and I walking down the beach to the flea market at Punta Cana, June 2011.

This is a lift of Jennifer's Surprising Peaceful Layout for The ScrapRoom blog Challenge.

I used TSR March Kit using the Little Yellow Bicycle 'Paradise' line.

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Pumpkin Faces

Grandkids Lucy and Marcus decorating their pumpkins like Mr. Potato Head, Oct. 2011. I love these crazy little face picks. Left the journaling for their Momma.

This is for the March Sketch Challenge over at The ScrapRoom Blog. (By Frances Sylvia)

I used the Doodlebug 'Monster Mania' line, My Mind's Eye Chipboard Pumpkins, American Crafts Foam Thickers, October Afternoon Alphas, Misc. Ribbon.

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Saturday, March 17, 2012

Make A Splash!

Photos of DGD Sydney at the Aquatic Park, July 2011.

This is for Day #10 Scrap Your Stash over at the Apron Strings Blog,  using...
one sheet summer themed paper
one sheet coordinating stripe
one bunch of chipboard accents
buttons
baker's twine
a diecut (title, flourishes)
(Use photos involving water)

I used the Fancy Pants 'Beach Babe' line, Autumn Leaves Buttons, Doodlebug Alphas, Baker's Twine.

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Little Eagles

Photos of DGD Kaylee's first softball game of the season, April 2011.

This is for Day #9 Scrap Your Stash over at the Apron Strings Blog, using...
a sheet of geometric designed paper (diamonds)
a coordinating stripe
 a coordinating pattern of your choice (polka dots)
 two sheets cardstock
 a frame
 a handful of mini brads
 a set of stickers (by journal tag)
 a piece or two of chipboard
 (Use sporty photos)

I used -
Echo Park Striped & Polka Dot pp's, Journal Tag
 Authentique 'Glowing' Diamond pp
 Making Memories Corrugated Alphas
 Scenic Route Chipboard Alphas
 Fancy Pants Frame
 Maya Road Chip Arrow
 Doodlebug Brads
 Jenni Bowlin Calendar
 Misc. Stickers

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Joy!

Catching up on these photos of Kaylee and Brady decorating their tree, Dec. 2010.

This is for Day #8 Scrap Your Stash over at the Apron Strings Blog,  using...
2 coordinating sheets of paper
1 sheet of cardstock
one journaling card
coordinating buttons
length of ribbon
one stick pin
(Use photos from Christmas past)

I used Basic Grey 'Jovial' and 'Wassail' pp's, Making Memories Ribbon, Rusty Pickle Buttons, Maya Road Tree Pin, Doodlebug Brads, Jo-Ann's Bookplate, The Paper Studio Tree Brad, American Crafts Foam Thickers. Based on a March PageMap.

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Precious Baby!

Still catching up on photos of grandson Kellan. These are at 5 mos., Oct 1, 2011. Left the journaling for his Momma.

I used the Simple Stories 'Baby Steps' line, Jillibean soup Calendar, Little Yellow Bicycle Monthly Journal Tag, Prima Flowers, Baker's Twine, and Misc. Brads.

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Friday, March 16, 2012

Just Dance!

In January I had 5 of the grandkids here for a couple weeks, partly due to DD recovering from surgery. This was their nightly routine of getting ready for bed. They always wanted to 'Just Dance' for awhile.

This is for Day #7 Scrap Your Stash over at the Apron Strings blog, , using...
a sheet of Polka Dot paper,
a sheet of paper with a large graphic,
2 sheets of cardstock,
something metal
and an alphabet,
(Use photos from your last family gathering.)

I used the My Mind's Eye Kraft Fun Day "Happy Days" line, Jillibean Soup Corrugated Alphas, Am. Crafts Foam Thickers, Tim Holtz Journal Tag and PaperClips, Kaiser Pearls, Baker's Twine.

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Wednesday, March 14, 2012

Make A Wish

Photos of me with some of the grandkids on my birthday, Nov. 2011.

This is for Day #6 Scrap Your Stash over at the Apron Strings Blog, using...
"a sheet of floral print paper, a plaid paper, a sheet of cardstock, some coordinating silk blooms, some buttons and a length or two of ribbon, pair those with recent birthday photos"

I really dug into my stash today for the required items....
Pink Paislee 'Captivating' Diecut, Jillibean Soup 'Apple Cheddar' pp, Journal Spots, Am. Crafts Trims, LilyBee Alphas, Baker's Twine, and Misc. Silk Flowers, Buttons.

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Eggspert Happiness

DIL's photos of grandson Nate coloring his Easter eggs, April 2011. Left the journaling for his Momma.

I used the October Afternoon 'Sidewalks' line, Am. Crafts Glitter Chipboard Thickers, Jenni Bowlin Bingo Card, MME Brads, Misc. flowers.

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Monday, March 12, 2012

One Winter Day

Catching up on these photos of DH shoveling snow, Feb. 2007.

I used the Echo Park 'Winter Park' line, Little Yellow Bicycle Chip Snowflake, 7Gypsies Photo Turns and Brads.

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Saturday, March 10, 2012

First Sign of Spring!

When the Crocus start blooming I know Spring isn't very far way, Feb. 2012.

This is for Day #5 Scrap Your Stash over at the Apron Strings Blog, using Packet #1...
Two sheets cardstock,
coordinating stripe paper,
length of ribbon,
6 buttons,
non-alphabet stickers. (white flower stickers)
(Use Spring Photos)

I used - Very old striped paper from my scrap bin, have no idea what brand. October Afternoon Alphas, Jillibean Soup Calendar, Basic Grey Ribbon, Making Memories Shimmer Flower Stickers and Brads, Misc. Journal Tag and Buttons.

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Friday, March 9, 2012

Monster Trucks

Catching up on these photos of grandson Nate at the Monster Truck Show, Feb. 2011.
Left the journaling for his Momma.

This is for Day #4 over at the Apron Strings blog, using Packet #4...
Three sheets cardstock,
1 or 2 sheets coordinating themed patterned paper
(like hearts, or trucks, or Christmas trees),
one set of rub-ons,
6-10 buttons, chipboard or corrugated shapes.
(Use photos I've put off working with.) I've been putting these off because I was stumped about what papers to use.

I used the Basic Grey 'Wander' line, Tim Holtz Journal Tag, Crate 'Vroom' Rubon, Misc. Buttons.

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This is the Life!

Photo of our beach resort at Punta Cana, June 2011.

This is for Day #3 Scrap Your Stash over at the Apron Strings Blog, using Packet #3.....
3.Three coordinating patterned papers
 journaling card
alphabet
3 - 5 flowers
(use photos that inspire me.)

I used the Basic Grey 'Marjolaine' line, Tim Holtz Journal Tag, October Afternoon and Pink Paislee Alphas, Petaloo Flowers/Jewels, and Misc. Tickets. Based on a March PageMap.

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Thursday, March 8, 2012

Deck the Halls

Photos of some of our Christmas decorations, Dec. 2011.

This is for the Scrap Your Stash Day #2, over at the Apron String Blog, using Packet #5...
Two different, but coordinating colors of cardstock
2 sheets coordinating patterned paper
 stick pin, paper clip
2 lengths of different ribbon or baker's twine (I layered 2 ribbons.)
 pre-printed diecut or frame (Title & Diecut Trees)
*Use oldest Christmas Photos (I don't have very old Christmas photos left to scrap, only 2011.)

I've been trying to use up older stash for Lori's challenges this month. I used the Basic Grey 'Wassail line (2008), Making Memories Diecut Trees and Title, My Mind's Eye Ribbons, Tim Holtz Memo Pin and PaperClip, Doodlebug Brads. Based on a March PageMap.

Mexico Dec. 2010

Relaxation, Vacation, Getaway

More photos from our Mexico trip, Dec. 2010

I used the Simple Stories 'Destinations' line, Making Memories Flag Pins, K&Co. Chipboard Accents.

Beauty is Everywhere

This is the last of our Mexico album, Dec. 2010.

I used the Prima 'Alla-Prima' line, My Mind's Eye Title Tag, Making Memories Flag Pin and Journal Tag, Basic Grey Brads.

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Tuesday, March 6, 2012

Deck the Halls!

Being in Mexico Nov 28-Dec 5 we were surprised with the resort already being decorated for the holidays. It was a very festive yet relaxing atmosphere, Dec. 2010.

I used the Basic Grey 'Jovial' line, Little Yellow Bicycle Journal Tag, Jenni Bowlin Bingo Card and Vintage Button, Making Memories Epoxy Tags, Prima Flowers, and Baker's Twine.

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Monday, March 5, 2012

A Joy To Us

Recent photos of youngest DGD Lucy, Feb. 29, 2012.

This is for the first challenge of "Scrap Your Stash" over at the Apron Strings blog.
Working with Packet #2:
Using Recent Photos
One sheet cardstock
coordinating paper with dots and a floral print (both in the background pp)
chipboard (title)
2 tags
6-8 brads

I used K&Co. papers, tags, and chipboard title, Kaiser Pearls, Inque Brads.
Based on Sketch Inspiration #304.

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Mommy's Little Prince

This is Kellan's 6 month page, Nov 1st. Left the journaling for his Momma.

I used the Authentique 'Miracle Boy' line, Little Yellow Bicycle Monthly Journal Tag, Prima Flowers and Wooden Buttons, Echo Park Chip Accents, Baker's Twine, Misc. Brads.

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Sunday, March 4, 2012

Adore!

Photos of my Mom with great grandson Kellan, May 2011.

I used the Jillibean Soup 'Hearty Barley' line, LilyBee and October Afternoon Alphas, Tim Holtz Memo Pin, and Baker's Twine. Based on a March PageMap.

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Saturday, March 3, 2012

Our Family

Photos of the grandkids at Thanksgiving, 2011.

I used the Fancy Pants 'Summers End' line, Tattered Angels Tag, Baker's Twine.

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Friday, March 2, 2012

I Love Winter and Just A Note

Photos from a very 'late in the season' snow for us, March 27, 2011.

This is for the last Birthday Celebration Challenge over at the Apron Strings Blog, creating any layout and then a card with the scraps. 

I used the Apron Strings Jan. Kit featuring the Fancy Pants 'Winterland' line, along with Am. Crafts Big Brads, Doodlebug Brads, Misc. Ribbon, Pearls, Crystal Stickles.

Based on a March PageMap. I used the kit scraps and added Petaloo flowers and jewels.

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Party Time!

Photo from our Mexico trip, Dec. 2010.

I used the Fancy Pants 'Summer's End' line, Bazzill and Prima Flowers, October Afternoon Alphas, and Misc. Brads.

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