Saturday, December 29, 2012

Happy Holidays Frame

Group photo of my adorable grandkids this Christmas.
 
This is for the Got Scraps Challenge over at The ScrapRoom Blog. 
 
I used The ScrapRoom December Kit -
Simple Stories 'Handmade Holiday' pp's, diecuts
My Mind's Eye Brads, Chipboard Buttons, Deco. Pins
Studio Calico Wooden Tree
Basic Grey Banner, Flair Badge
Baker's Twine
Tattered Angels Glimmer Mist...Scarlet, Honey Dew
 
Thanks For Looking!

Thursday, December 27, 2012

Sounds of the Season

Photos of DGD Kaylee's first Christmas concert. She plays a clarinet, Dec. 4th.
 
Based on the December Sketch  at The ScrapRoom Blog.

I used The ScrapRoom Dec. Kit -
My Mind's Eye 'All is Bright' pp's, chipboard accents, buttons, brads
October Afternoon Alphas
Studio Calico Wooden Trees, Camera
Am. Crafts Arrow
Basic Grey Banner
Baker's Twine
 
Thanks for Looking!

Thursday, December 20, 2012

Favorite Holiday Memories

Photos of sweet grandson Marcus from last December.
 
This is for the December "Wrap It Up" challenge #12. over at the Apron Strings blog.  I was inspired by the color combo of the image.
 
Based on a December PageMap.
 

I used -
Simple Stories 'Handmade Holiday' pp's, diecuts, Journal Tag
Studio Calico Wooden Camera
My Mind's Eye Brad
 
Thanks for Looking!

Wednesday, December 19, 2012

Christmas Cookies

This is for the December "Wrap It Up" Challenge #11  over at the Apron Strings blog. Based on the image I was inspired by the colors as well as the theme. I pulled out some photos of my DGD Kaylee making Christmas Cookies from last year.
 
Based on a December PageMap.
 
I used -
Crate 'Sleigh Ride' pp's, diecuts, journal tags, Vellum/Sequin Bell
October Afternoon Buttons, Alphas
My Mind's Eye Brads
Baker's Twine
 
Thanks for Looking!

Saturday, December 15, 2012

The Joy of My Heart

Photos of sweet grandkids Lucy and Marcus just before their school program last Christmas.
 
This is for the December "Wrap It Up" Challenge #8,  over at the Apron Strings blog.  Based on the goodie box image I was inspired by the theme, colors, and all the goodies which I represented with brads.
 
I used -
My Mind's Eye 'All Is Bright' pp's, Diecut, Brads
Basic Grey 'Aspen Frost' Mini Envelope, Banner
October Afternoon Alphas
Tim Holtz Paper Clip
Petaloo Flower
Baker's Twine
 
Thanks for Looking!

Christmas Elf

Christmas Elf
 
This is for the December "Wrap It Up" Challenge #6 over at the Apron Strings blog. Based on the image I was inspired by the theme, colors, and all the snowflakes.
 
Photos of my oldest grandson Brady helping to decorate our tree. The first thing he does is put on the Santa hat and stocking for his boots, Nov. 23rd.
 
 
I used the Simple Stories 'Handmade Holiday' line.
 
Thanks for Looking!

Friday, December 14, 2012

More Projects with BackPorch Memories

Here are two more layouts and a holiday journal that I used the BackPorch Memories Solo Kit on. If you haven't checked out their kits you should really take a peek here!
 
Merry Christmas (Santa)
Photos of grandkids Marcus, Kellan, and Lucy visiting Santa last Christmas.
 
Family Joy
Photos from our family dinner last Christmas.
 
Holiday Joy Journal
I made this to keep all our special moments recorded from the holidays.
 
Thanks so much for looking!

Thursday, December 13, 2012

BackPorch Memories Guest Designer

I'm so excited to share with you that I got to be the December Guest Designer for BackPorch Memories. You can check out their site and kits here. I got to work with the Solo kit and it was filled with Fancy Pants 'Home for Christmas' papers and embellishments. Here are just a couple of the layouts I scrapped with the kit.
 
Merry Christmas
Group photo of all the grandkids last Christmas.
 
Christmas Clues
Photos of the grandkids reading their clues and searching for their Christmas stockings. They all love this tradition.
 
Thanks for looking and check back tomorrow for a few more projects with this wonderful kit!

Tuesday, December 11, 2012

Moo!

I'm glad that one of my grandsons has a birthday near Halloween. The grandkids can all get together and dress up in their costumes. This is my youngest grandson Kellan.
 
I used -
My Mind's eye 'Mischievous' pp's, chipboard accents, brads
American Crafts Chipboard Alphas
Baker's Twine
 
Thanks for Looking!

Saturday, December 8, 2012

A Beautiful Day

Photos of my grandsons playing outside last week. It was just beautiful here.
 
 
I used the Farmhouse Paper 'Market Square Barbershop' line.
 
Thanks For Looking!

Go Team!

Photos of DGD Kaylee cheering for the boys' basketball team, Nov. 2011.
 
This is for the December "Wrap It Up" Challenge #4 over at the Apron Strings blog, based on the PageMap shown there.
 
I used the Apron Strings Nov. Kit -
Jillibean Soup 'Country Pumpkin' pp's, journal tag
Studio Calico Wooden Camera
Bazzill, Prima Flowers
Doodlebug Alphas
Baker's Twine
 
Thanks For Looking!

Friday, December 7, 2012

All Bundled Up!

Photos of grandson Brady out sledding, Feb. 2012.
 
This is for the December "Wrap It Up" Challenge #3 over at the Apron Strings Blog.   Based on the image I had every intention of making a cute little button snowman, but got sidetracked and used a chipboard snowman. I used some baker's twine too!
 
I used one of my all-time favorite lines-
Little Yellow Bicycle 'Winter Twig' pp's, chip accents, journal tag, diecut
American Crafts Buttons
SEI Teal Ink
Baker's Twine

Thanks for Looking!

Love and Peace

DS's sweet family last Christmas.
 
This is for the December "Wrap It Up" Challenge #2 over at the Apron Strings Blog. I used the colors of the image plus found a strip of plaid paper (as in the image) that I placed on the right side. 
 
I used -
Basic Grey 'Jovial' and 'Wassail' pp's
Maya Road Chipboard Words
Echo Park Brads
Fancy Pants Journal Paper
Studio Calico Wooden Camera
Prima Flowers
 
Thanks for Looking!

Wednesday, December 5, 2012

Sled Skiing?

We didn't get much snow at all this year, hardly enough to even cover up the grass but the kids tried. Here Kaylee's being a dare devil by skiing on her sled....hmmm.....LOL (Feb. 12th)
 
This is for the December "Wrap It Up" #1 Challenge over at the Apron Strings blog.  Based on the image I was inspired to scrap some snowy photos. I also used glitter alphas and Crystal Stickles on the Snowflakes.
 
I used -
Little Yellow Bicycle 'Winter Twig' pp's, chip accents, journal tag, diecuts, flag
American Crafts Glitter Alphas, Button
SEI Teal Ink
Baker's Twine
 
Thanks for Looking!

Tuesday, December 4, 2012

Score!

Photos of grandson Nate at soccer last Fall.
 
I used -
Little Yellow Bicycle 'Escape' pp's, diecuts, journal tag
Am. Crafts Fabric Alphas
Studio Calico Wooden Camera
Lil' Davis Ribbon
Misc. Brads, Washi Tape
 
Thanks for Looking!

Monday, December 3, 2012

Echo Park For the Record 2 'Tailored'

Just Dance
Photos of my grandkids doing their favorite thing! Just Dance on the Wii, Jan. 2012.
 
Valentine's Pancakes
Photos of sweet grandkids Nate and Sydney enjoying making their special pancakes for Valentines.
Thanks for Looking!

Sunday, December 2, 2012

Our Boy

Photos of grandson Marcus from last Fall.
 
I used the My Mind's Eye 'The Sweetest Thing Blue Bell' line.
 
Thanks for Looking!

Saturday, December 1, 2012

Sweetie Pie

Photos of DGD Kaylee helping to make some fudge for last Christmas.
I often call her my Sweetie or Sweetie Pie. LOL
 
Based on a November PageMap.
 
I used the October Afternoon 'Cakewalk' line.
 
Thanks for Looking!