Sunday, July 21, 2019

Scrap Our Stash July Pick Your Side Challenge

Hi there!  I'm sharing a layout with you that I created for Scrap Our Stash this month.  The challenge is to pick a side of this sketch and to also use wood or wood veneer:
I chose the right side of the sketch:
For the challenge requirement I used wood grain background paper from Ella & Viv and also some wood veneer pieces throughout the layout.  The bud wreath cut file is from Paper Issues and the patterned papers & sticker elements are from Simple Stories' Spring Farmhouse collection.  Thanks for stopping by!


Saturday, July 20, 2019

Sketch N Scrap Card Sketch #150

Hi scrappy friends! There's a brand new card sketch up on the Sketch N Scrap blog today that I had so much fun creating with:
And here's the sketch, designed by Lisa Hidy for Sketch N Scrap:
Check out all of the wonderful details on this sketch, it's full of possibilities! I started out with the intention of following the image as shown, using ice cream or a tall cake or something similar.  But, I happened to be going thru some items while making a layout and when I saw this cute hot air balloon I just HAD to use it! I stuck with the basics of the rest of the sketch...the scalloped sides and the banners.  In place of the confetti I cut two stitched clouds and added some gems.  Papers are from My Mind's Eye Well, Hello line and the blue grid is CTMH.  The stamp is from a fabulous new set I just picked up from Altenew. I am SO impressed by the crispness in their images!

Thanks for stopping by and I hope to see you join us at Sketch N Scrap!


Monday, July 15, 2019

Sketch N Scrap Layout Sketch #181

Hi everyone! I'm sharing a layout with you today that I created using the new layout sketch up on the Sketch N Scrap blog today:
And here's the sketch I used, designed by Heather Hall for Sketch N Scrap:
Heather designed a fantastic multi-photo sketch.  I love the balance of the banners and the title. In place of the third photo I decided to use that space for my journaling.  These pictures are of my son, who interned last summer at a local vet to get his CVA license.  His high school had a fantastic program and he was able to earn his CVA upon graduation last month!  The photos are from our dog Malcolm's annual check-up...perfect photo op! LOL

I mentioned in a previous post that I'm really trying to use up old stash and at least one die, tool, stamp, etc. on each layout.  For this page, I only had scraps from Photoplay's Fetch line.  For the background I pulled an OLD kraft sheet with a subtle triangle pattern.  I think it was Amy Tangerine and it's been in my stash for ages!  The black paper has also been in my stash for at least a couple of years, it's from Doodlebug Design. I also pulled my notebook edge punch for my journaling card and cut the cute doggie with my Cricut.  

Thanks so much for stopping by and checking out the new challenge from Sketch N Scrap.  Hop on over to their blog and join in on the fun with us, hope to see you there!

Sunday, July 14, 2019

Scrappy Friends Challenge July 2019

Hi crafty friends!  I joined in on a really fun challenge this month....actually TWO fun challenges!  Rochelle Spears has an awesome sketch up on her blog, and combined with Scrap With Stacy's Photo Inspiration challenge it's the Scrappy Friends Challenge.  Here is a look at Rochelle's sketch and Stacy's Photo Inspiration:

http://rochellespears.blogspot.com/
https://scrapwithstacy.blogspot.com/2019/07/scrappy-friends-july-reveal.html
And here's what I came up with using both:
The patterned papers and die cuts are Bella Blvd's Fireworks and Freedom from my July Flavors of the Month kit from The ScrapRoom.  I used a deep navy cardstock to cut the star wreath, which is a Paper Issues cut file.   Included in my kit were some strips of tiny clear bling.  I normally don't put bling on my "boy pages" but this time I chose to use them on my border and one in the center of the firework burst.  I also decided to add some machine stitching to the inner circles:
Pics are from 2011 when my son and I went to Missouri to visit my Mom.  This is a re-do of a double page spread I scrapped back then & honestly,  I just never liked it.  The fireworks pics were printed 4x6 and I found that by using Photosheet and printing them smaller the images looked much better.  I'm on a kick where I like to print "extra" photos where they look like photo booth strips.  You can get so many on a page but still not take away from the design.  Thanks for stopping by!


Thursday, July 11, 2019

Tuesday Morning Sketches Challenge #511

Hi there crafty friends!  I am playing along again at Tuesday Morning Sketches this week, I'm really enjoying their card sketches. This week they're celebrating 10 years!  I only just came across their blog recently. This week's sketch got me crafting on a week night after work...something I rarely do! LOL  Here's what I came up with, using Jillibean Soup's Spoonful of Soul papers and die cuts:
And here's the sketch from Tuesday Morning Sketches:
I really liked the use of part of the doily and the placement of the circle element.  To add definition to the embroidery hoop die cut circle I cut a dotted circle die cut from a Little B die set.  The sentiment was stamped on a tab die cut. I chose this because I just liked the shape of it and the stamp fit perfectly :)  I chose to use a butterfly in the place of the three dots in the upper right...but did include them in the center of the butterfly.  After adding a few more gems and some twine I just love the finished product!