Thursday, May 31, 2012

Learning to Crawl!

Photos of grandson Kellan, Sept. 2011. Left the journaling for his Momma.

I used TSR May Kit -
LilyBee 'Buttercup' pp's, Alphas, Diecuts
 Doodlebug, Am. Crafts Alphas
 My Mind's Eye Buttons, Chip Banners
Baker's Twine
Machine Stitching, Ribbon, Popdots

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Gotcha!

Photos of sweet grandson Kellan finally getting ahold of his sister's sippy cup once she laid it down! LOL (Nov 2011)

I used the Fancy Pants 'Be You' line.

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Tuesday, May 29, 2012

Sunshine Makes Me Happy

A 2-pager for DGD Lucy from her brother Kellan's 1st birthday party, May 2012.

Based on a Scrapbook Generations Design.

I used -
 Basic Grey 'Sweet Threads' pp's, diecuts
 Webster's Pages Journal Tag
 Prima Flowers
 Recollections Popdots

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Monday, May 28, 2012

She's A Star!

Photos of DGD Kaylee playing softball, June 2011.

I used The ScrapRoom May Kit -
October Afternoon 9 to 5 pp's, Tiny Alphas, Journal Tag, Washi Tape
 Bazzill Two Scoop Black CS
 Am. Crafts Chipboard Thickers
 Recollections Popdots
 Ormolu Button
 Baker's Twine

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Sunday, May 27, 2012

The Unique Wedding Gown

At my niece's bridal shower each group had to dress a 'bride' with only toilet tissue and a few pins in only 10 minutes. It was fun and there was lots of laughter. Photos of DGD Kaylee, March 31st.

I used the LilyBee 'Buttercup' line
October Afternoon Alphas
 Prima Flowers
 Am. Crafts Buttons
 My Mind's Eye Brad
 Making Memories Lace Trim
 Pom Poms - unknown
 Baker's Twine
SEI Teal Ink

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Saturday, May 26, 2012

A Trip to Chicago!

Catching up on photos from DGD Kaylee's Girl Scout Trip to Chicago, June 2011.

Sights of Chicago!

I used the Carolee's Adorn It 'Destination' line plus a bunch of other stash.

Explore Chicago!

I used the Basic Grey 'Wander' line, K&Co. Chipboard Accents.

The Navy Pier!

I used the Jillibean Soup 'Sweet & Sour' line plus other goodies!

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Thursday, May 24, 2012

Enjoy Good Times

More photos from our Punta Cana trip, June 2011.

I used the October Afternoon 9 to 5 line, Am. Crafts Amy Tangerine Fabric Thickers, Fancy Pants Chip Flowers, Mr. Huey's 'Pumpkin Spice' Mist, Prima Flowers, My Mind's Eye Brads, Baker's Twine.

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Wednesday, May 23, 2012

Tropical Nights

Photos from our Punta Cana trip, June 2011.

I used the SEI 'Field Notes' line.

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Tuesday, May 22, 2012

Remember This Gorgeous View!

Photos from our Punta Cana, Dominican Republic trip, June 2011.

I used The ScrapRoom May Kit -
LilyBee 'Buttercup' pp's, Alphas, Diecuts
 My Mind's Eye Buttons
 Kaiser Wooden Buttons
 Baker's Twine

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Monday, May 21, 2012

Breakfast Cruise Style

Photos from our Nov. 2011 cruise.

I used The ScrapRoom May Kit -
SEI 'Field Notes' pp's, butterflies
 Doodlebug Alphas, Brads
 October Afternoon Tiny Alphas
 Recollections Popdots
 Making Memories Trim

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Sunday, May 20, 2012

Snorkel Buddies

Photos of DH and I, St. Thomas, November 2011 Cruise.

This was for a ScrapRoom challenge using parts of all 4 FOTM kits.

I used The ScrapRoom May Kit -
 LilyBee Kit: Teal Background, Yellow Polka Dot Big Circle, Journal Tag, Pin, Ribbon, Alphas
 Fancy Pants Kit: Enjoy Life pp strip, Pale Yellow pp strip, Chipboard Accents
 October Afternoon Kit: Diamond pp strips, Washi Tape
 SEI Kit: Butterflies
Stamp Addon

Added to the kit -
 Rusty Pickle Buttons
 Colored Pencils

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Saturday, May 19, 2012

Lil' Chefs

DIL's photos of her kids and their cousin, June 2011. Left the journaling for her.

Based on a May PageMap.

I used the My Mind's Eye Kraft 'Happy Days' line, Doodlebug Alphas, American Crafts Brads, LYB Journal Tag, Baker's Twine.

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Friday, May 18, 2012

Adorable You!

This is Kellan's 11 months old page, April 2012. Left the journaling for his Momma.

I used the Fancy Pants 'Be You' line, Little Yellow Bicycle Month Journal Tag, Jenni Bowlin Bingo Card, SpellBinders Frame Bling, October Afternoon and Doodlebug Alphas, Prima Wooden Buttons, Glitz April Tag, Baker's Twine.

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Thursday, May 17, 2012

LYB 'Paradise' Layouts

Here are the last 3 layouts with the Little Yellow Bicycle 'Paradise' line. LOVED working with this pretty line.

Springtime Beauty

Photo of my bleeding hearts, April 2012.

I added to the Little Yellow Bicycle 'Paradise' line, American Crafts Glitter Chipboard Thickers and Brads, and Baker's Twine.

So Happy!

DD's photos with her kids, June 2011. Left the journaling for her.

I added to the Little Yellow Bicycle 'Paradise' line, Prima Flowers, Making Memories Brad, 7 Gypsies Journal Tag, Baker's Twine. I made the white loopy circles by dipping a Toilet Paper Roll in white paint. 

Each day...

Photos of youngest DGD Lucy, Nov. 2011

I added to the Little Yellow Bicycle 'Paradise' line, American Crafts Brads, and Baker's Twine.

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Wednesday, May 16, 2012

Cruise Layouts

The Farmer's Market at St. Lucia

Photos of the Farmer's Market at St. Lucia from our Oct/Nov 2011 Cruise.

I used the Jillibean Coconut Lime Soup line, Baker's Twine.

A Good Sign!

Photos of the rainbow as we were leaving Ft. Lauderdale. It was so dark and rainy and everyone cheered as the rainbow appeared!

I used the My Mind's Eye Miss Caroline 'Dolled Up' line, Jillibean Soup Journal Tag, Maya Road Wooden Butterfly, Baker's Twine, Making Memories Butterfly Clip, Tattered Angels 'Caribbean Blue' Glimmer Mist.

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Tuesday, May 15, 2012

Summer Fun!

Photos of some of the grandkids playing with the water table, June 2011.

This is for the The ScrapRoom Blog, Page Starters Challenge.

This is also for Diane's TSR Title Challenge 5/15, using 2 different alphas.

I used The ScrapRoom May kit -
SEI 'Field Notes' pp's, Butterflies
 October Afternoon Washi Tape
 LYB Journal Tag
 Basic Grey Alpha Stickers
 Am. Crafts Fabric Alphas
 Melissa Frances Pearls
 Recollections Popdots
 Smooch Liquid Ink 'Teal'
 VersaMagic Black Ink

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Monday, May 14, 2012

Life at 9 Months

This is grandson Kellan's 9 months old page, February 2012. Left the journaling for his Momma.

I used a bunch of stash for this one!
 Bo Bunny papers
 Little Yellow Bicycle Month Journal Tag
 Jillibean Soup Calendar
 Smash Folder (orange)
 Making Memories Butterfly Clip, Metal Accent, Chipboard Frame
 Crate Ribbon
 Prima Flowers
 Misc. Brads, Alphas
 Baker's Twine

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Our Home in the Springtime

So sorry for the shadows here! Darn scanner!

I used TSR April Kit -
American Crafts Dear Lizzy 'Neapolitan' pp's, Chip Accents
 Doodlebug, Making Memories, October Afternoon Alphas
 Prima Flower
 Baker's Twine

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Sunday, May 13, 2012

Chalk Art

Catching up on photos of grandkids Marcus and Lucy, May 2011. Left the journaling for their Momma.

This is for The ScrapRoom May Sketch, by Aphra Bolyer.

I used The ScrapRoom May Kit plus other Fancy Pants papers -
Fancy Pants 'Be You' pp's, chipboard accents
Little Yellow Bicycle Journal Tag
 Jillibean Soup Calendar, Alphas
 SpellBinders Frame Bling
 My Mind's Eye Decorative Pin
 Baker's Twine

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Saturday, May 12, 2012

American Crafts Dear Lizzy

Here's the last of my work with the American Crafts Dear Lizzy 'Neopolitan' line. LOVE it and it works with various subjects!

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Friday, May 11, 2012

You Make Me Happy Darling Boy

This is Kellan's 8 months old page, January 2012. Left the journaling for his Momma.

Based on a PageMap.

I used The ScrapRoom April Doubleshot Kit -
LilyBee 'Double Dutch' pp's, banner, stickers, alphas
 American Crafts Foam Thickers, Brads
 Little Yellow Bicycle Month Journal Tag
 Tim Holtz Hanger Clips
 Autumn Leaves Button
 Prima Flowers
 Baker's Twine

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Our Gang

Thisis for The ScrapRoom NSD Blog Challenge #5, using 2 or more embellished tags.

Photo of our grandkids at the playground for Kellan's 1st birthday, May 2012.

I used TSR April Kit -
MME Follow Your Heart 'Be Amazing' pp's, Buttons, Brads, Chip Accents
-plus lots of extras-

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Thursday, May 10, 2012

Family

This is for The ScrapRoom NSD Blog Challenge #4 Mixology, using 3 or more patterned paper brands.

DD's photos of grandkids Marcus, Lucy, and Kellan, Easter 2012. I'll have her do the journaling.

Based on a May PageMap.

I used -
 Basic Grey 'Plumeria' pp's
 American Crafts 'Neopolitan' orange polka dot paper
 3 Bugs in a Rug purple polka dot paper
 Am. Crafts Dear Lizzy Foam Thickers
 Making Memories Ribbon, Eyelets, Brads
 Maya Road Leaf Pins
 My Minds Eye Brads
 Autumn Leaves Button
 Prima Flowers
 Baker's Twine

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Wednesday, May 9, 2012

On the Move!

This is Kellan's 10 months old page, March 2012. Left the journaling for his Momma.

Based on a design by Scrapbook Generations.

I used the Simple Stories 'Yearography' line and lots of stash!

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Tuesday, May 8, 2012

Preschool Graduation

Photos of grandson Brady with his parents at his preschool graduation, May 2011.

Based on Got Sketch #140 by V. Salmon.

I used the American Crafts 'Chap' line, October Afternoon Alphas, Prima Journal Tag, Baker's Twine.

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Happy Birthday Nate!

Photos from grandson Nate's 5th birthday at Chuck E. Cheese, April 2012.
Left the journaling for his Momma.

I used the Simple Stories 'Happy Day' line, Jillibean Soup Calendar, Chatterbox Chipboard '5's, Doodlebug Brads.

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Monday, May 7, 2012

Sweet Cousins

Photos of grandsons Brady and Kellan, May 2011.

I used the American Crafts 'Chap' line, October Afternoon Alphas, Prima Wooden Heart Buttons, Baker's Twine.

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Sunday, May 6, 2012

Petting the Horses

Photo of the grandkids petting the horses at Great Grandma's, April 2011.

I used the October Afternoon 'Sasparilla' line, Maya Road Star Pin, Prima Ric Rac.

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Saturday, May 5, 2012

Travel Memories

This is for The ScrapRoom NSD Blog Challenge #3, using 'Memory' or 'Memories' in the title.

Photos of DH and I, Punta Cana, Dominican Republic, June 2011.

I used The ScrapRoom March Kit -
 Little Yellow Bicycle 'Saturdays' pp's, diecuts, decorative pin, flower
 October Afternoon Alphas
 Making Memories Eyelets
 Prima Wooden Buttons
 Tim Holtz Memo Pin
 Baker's Twine

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Relax...

This is for The ScrapRoom Blog NSD Challenge #2, using patterned paper strips no wider than 2".

Photos of DH enjoying the hammock last Summer.

I used The ScrapRoom March Kit -
Little Yellow Bicycle 'Saturdays' pp's, diecuts, decorative pin
 Amy Tangerine Fabric Alphas
 Baker's Twine
 Tattered Angels Glimmer Mist 'Scarlet & Sapphire'

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Outtakes

It's a celebration of National Scrapping Day over at the The ScrapRoom.
Everyone is welcome to come play!

This is for NSD Challenge #1, based on the sketch given and using a punch.
I used a Martha Stewart Zig Zag Border Punch.

Photos of grandkids Marcus, Lucy, and Kellan. Feb. 2012 Left some space for their Momma to journal.

I used The ScrapRoom March Kit -
Little Yellow Bicycle 'Saturday' pp's, diecuts
 October Afternoon Alphas
 Baker's Twine

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Your Beautiful Smile!

Photos of sweet DGD Kaylee, Nov. 2011.

The papers are from Basic Grey 'Picadilly' and Authentique 'Gathering' and I used a bunch of other stash here.

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Friday, May 4, 2012

Nana's Love

Photo of me with youngest grandkids Lucy and Kellan, May 2011. He's 5 days old here.

I used The ScrapRoom April Kit -
MME Follow Your Heart 'Be Amazing' pp's, brads, Chip Accents, Buttons, Transparency
American Crafts Chip Thickers
 October Afternoon 'love' alphas
 Maya Road Ticket
 Baker's Twine

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Thursday, May 3, 2012

Biking With Friends

Recent photos of grandkids Kaylee and Brady.

Based on a May PageMap.

I used The ScrapRoom April Kit -
MME Follow Your Heart 'Be Amazing' pp's, Buttons, Brad, Clip
 October Afternoon, Making Memories Alphas
 Maya Road Rose Ribbon
 Tim Holtz Hanger Clip
 Baker's Twine 'Teal'

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Wednesday, May 2, 2012

A Snowy Day

One of our rare snowfalls this Winter. Photo of DGD Kaylee, Feb. 2012.

I used the Fancy Pants 'Winterland' line, Mambi Snowflakes, Baker's Twine, Prima 'Branch Bark' Ink.


Tuesday, May 1, 2012

Fun With the Water Table

Photos of grandkids Marcus and Lucy, May 2011.

I used The ScrapRoom Doubleshot kit -
LilyBee 'Double Dutch' pp's, Journal Tag, Banner Stickers
 October Afternoon, Webster's Pages Alphas
 Am. Crafts Chipboard Arrow
 Baker's Twine

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