Wednesday, December 29, 2010

Sassy Lil' Sketches December 28th REVEAL!

Check out this GREAT sketch by Cherie over at Sassy Lil' Sketches!
 Can't wait to give this one a try!

Thursday, December 23, 2010

Chinese Take Out

Photos of DGD Kaylee with this delicious chinese take out meal! YUMMY!
Based on the November 28th sketch at Sassy Lil' Sketches!

Tuesday, December 21, 2010

Sassy Lil' Sketch Dec 21 Sketch!

Time for a new sketch this week at Sassy Lil' Sketches, along with some wonderful inspiration by the DT! Remember to link your page there for a chance at some great prizes too!

Tuesday, December 14, 2010

Sassy Lil' Sketches Dec. 14th CARD!

Need to make a last minute card for that special person in your life?
This is a wonderful card sketch by Cherie over at Sassy Lil' Sketches!
Be sure and check out all the great inspiration by the DT as well and add your link to the site for a chance to win a prize this month!

Wednesday, December 8, 2010

Sassy Lil' Sketches Dec 7th REVEAL!

Here's my version using photos of little grandson Brady playing with one of his train sets.

It's time for a new sketch by Cherie over at Sassy Lil' Sketches! Be sure and check out all the wonderful layouts by the rest of the DT too!

We are blessed again this month with two generous sponsors! Please take a moment and check their sites out!
Paper Sponsor:

They'll be giving the winner this stamp set!

Our Digi Sponsor is:

Be sure and link your page over at the site to be entered into the drawing!

Monday, November 22, 2010

Family Fun!

Photos from our family party, Sept '09. A page for DGD Sydney's album.
This is based on Sketchabilities #35, using Bo Bunny 'Olivia' goodies from my November ScrapRoom Kit.

Sunday, November 21, 2010

Silly Costumes!

My grandkids are always playing dressup it seems! LOL  This is youngest granddaughter Lucy playing recently. This is for the "5 on Friday" Challenge at the Apron Strings Blog, using 2 sheets of cardstock, 2 sheets of double-sided patterned paper, 1 set of wordy stickers.  I also used the October Apron Strings Kit featuring Lily Bee 'Domestic Bliss'.
Thanks for Looking!

Nov. 21 Sassy Lil' Sketches REVEAL!

It's a new week and time for a new sketch over at Sassy Lil' Sketches! Looks like such a great sketch to use all those leftover scraps! Wonderful work by the DT as well!

Don't forget to check out the sponsors this month and get your work linked by December 5th for a chance to win!

Friday, November 19, 2010

Dinner Buffet

Photos from our Punta Cana trip, August '09.
Based on the weekly sketch at the Apron Strings Blog. This is an older PageMap. I used a wonderful November Kit from The ScrapRoom, featuring the Lily Bee Design 'Catching Fall' line.

Thursday, November 18, 2010

Christmas Elf!

Photos of youngest granddaughter Lucy having fun with the ornaments while we decorated our tree last year.  Based on the November 18th sketch at Sketchy Thursdays. This is also for the Tuesday Sundae Challenge at the Apron Strings Blog. I used the SEI 'Christmas Mint' line along with some Making Memories accents. 
My challenge items were...
•Chocolate Ice Cream = Color cardstock of your choice
•Hot Fudge = Epoxy Embellishment
•Caramel Sauce = Ribbon
•Chopped Nuts = Chipboard Title

Tuesday, November 16, 2010

A Fun Place to Play!

Photos of grandkids Lucy and Marcus playing in the washing machine drawer, Nov. '09. Left the journaling for their Momma. Alittle late, but based on the Hippity Hop Blog Hop at Sassy Lil' Sketches! I used the November Lily Bee Kit from The ScrapRoom.

Sunday, November 14, 2010

Sassy Lil' CARD Sketch!

It's time for a new card sketch by Cherie over at Sassy Lil' Sketches! I can see this one has lots of possibilities! Check out the wonderful cards by the DT as well! 

Friday, November 12, 2010

Hippity Hop Blog Hop!

Looking for some inspiration?

The hop starts at Sassy Lil' Sketches! You'll need to visit each of the blogs to complete your layout! You will get an element at each of the 5 blogs. Using the elements create a layout or card and post it to all 5 blogs for a chance to win up to 5 times.

Sassy Lil' Sketches,   Scrap Fit,  Crop Suey,   Scrap Tiffany,   The Cuttlebug Spot. 

Start with this sketch by Cherie at Sassy Lil' Sketches!


Wednesday, November 10, 2010

October School Pocket Page

For the Monday's Piles, Tuesday's Inspiration challenge at the Apron Strings Blog, using only scraps and things on my scrappy desk. I was working with the Studio Calico Kit and had some alphas and pearls laying around and made up this pocket page for DGD Kaylee for a few of her October papers. Trying to make one up for each month this school year!

Sunday, November 7, 2010

Sassy Lil' Sketches Nov 7th REVEAL!

It's time for another amazing sketch by Cherie over at Sassy Lil' Sketches!  I had fun with this sketch using photos from our trip to Punta Cana, Dominican Republic, August '09. I used some older stash featuring Scenic Route 'Metropolis' papers. Be sure and check out the rest of the DT's work too!

Punta Cana, Dominican Republic:
November 7th Sketch:

November Paper Sponsor:

November Digi Sponsor:
Be sure to check out our generous Sponsors!

To be eligible for the November prizes, your layout must be uploaded via Mr. Linky at the Sassy Lil' Sketch Blog by December 5th at 11:59 PM EST.

Saturday, November 6, 2010

Look at this kit!

I just found this fun blog with amazing kits! Love all the included embellies! Check it out at Scrapcetera Kits!

Tuesday, November 2, 2010

My Little Halloween Ghoulies!

From Left to Right...
Kaylee - Skull Fairy
Brady - Football Player
Nate - Dragon
Sydney - Glitter Witch
Lucy - Little Red Riding Hood
Marcus - Woody

Monday, November 1, 2010

Biking!

Photos of DH with the grandkids while we biked 11 miles one day with them, Oct. 9th. Based on the October 28th Sassy Lil' Sketch! I used a wonderful October DoubleShot Kit from The ScrapRoom featuring Basic Grey 'Wander' goodies.

Sunday, October 31, 2010

Make A Wish!

Birthday photos of sweet grandson Marcus, March 2010.
I used a great October Kit from The ScrapRoom, featuring Teresa Collins 'Celebrate' papers and other goodies.
Thanks for Looking!

Thursday, October 28, 2010

Trick or Treat!

Catching up on Halloween photos of grandkids Kaylee and Brady from last year! This is for the Croptoberfest Day 11 over at the Apron Strings Blog. Based on the Nuts About Sketches and using old holiday photos.  I used some Basic Grey 'Eerie' papers here too!

October 28th Sassy Lil' Sketch!

What a wonderful new sketch over at Sassy Lil' Sketches!  Can't wait to give that one a try! Check out all the different examples by the DT as well!

Tuesday, October 26, 2010

Family Easter

Group photo of my grandkids on Easter. Sometimes it's so difficult to get everyone to look at the same time! LOL  This is for the Croptoberfest Day 10 over at the Apron Strings Blog, incorporating a new technique. I've never tried the little curled papers so tried that here. Ended up with lots of sticky fingers and not sure I'd try it again, but I like trying new things! 
This is also based on The Scrappiest Sketch #87. What a fun sketch to play with! I also used the October kit from The ScrapRoom, featuring Crate 'Restoration' papers.

Thanks for Looking!

Monday, October 25, 2010

Outdoor Fun!

Photos of youngest granddaughter Lucy playing out back. In the large photo she's trying to catch bubbles. Based on the Oct 21st Sassy Lil' Sketch. I used The Girls' Paperie Background paper along with patterned paper scraps from Basic Grey 'Olivia'.

Saturday, October 23, 2010

I'm Thankful For...

Photo of DH feeding some horses at his folks place last Oct.
For the '5 on Friday' challenge at the Apron Strings Blog, using the following ingredients....

•1 sheet Kraft or Brown cardstock, •1 sheet patterned paper with either gold, burgundy or orange, •1 length ribbon, •1 handful of brads and buttons, •1 sheet of cardstock stickers (mine is just below the photo)

Colorful Eggs!

Photos of sweet grandson Nate coloring his eggs for Easter 2010.
For the Croptoberfest Day 8 - Sketches on  Thursday at the Apron Strings Blog, based on the PageMap. I also used the fun Apron Strings April Kit featuring We R Memory Keepers papers.

Friday, October 22, 2010

The Pick of the Patch


Photos of grandkids Kaylee and Brady picking out pumpkins last Oct.
For the Tuesday Inspiration Challenge at the Apron Strings Blog, using orange and Kraft paper along with something round. I used the round leafy circle and the teal half circle. Used a wonderful Fall kit from The ScrapRoom too.

Thursday, October 21, 2010

Sassy Lil' Sketches October 21st REVEAL!

Check out the FUN sketch today by Cherie at Sassy Lil' Sketches!  Lots of great examples by the DT as well!

Remember to check out those sponsors for October too!

Looking forward to seeing your work!

Saturday, October 16, 2010

My Triumph Over Cancer!

This was for a BOM challenge over at The ScrapRoom today.
Photo was at a 'Celebration of Life' Party my MIL & FIL surprised me with, Sept 2004. This page is about my battle with cancer over 6 years ago and my feelings since then on the tucked in journal paper with the heart clip. I used some wonderful new Crate 'Restoration' papers and chipboard accents from my ScrapRoom October Kits along with lots of fun goodies!
Thanks for Looking!

Thursday, October 14, 2010

Sassy Lil' Sketch Oct 14 CARD Reveal!

It's time for a new wonderful card sketch by Cherie Averill over at Sassy Lil' Sketches, and check out the great cards by the design team as well!

Monday, October 11, 2010

Sweet Apple Farm

Here's another take on the October 7th Sassy Lil' Sketch,  which is also being featured on The ScrapRoom Blog Challenge #41.  Check it out and come play!

More photos of my grandkids from the Fall Festival last October. I used some new Bella Boulevard 'One Fall Day' papers from my October ScrapRoom Kits.

Sunday, October 10, 2010

Giggles & Fun

Sorry for the shadow on the right page! My scanner didn't like that little ruffled flower at all!

Photos of youngest granddaughter Lucy playing out back at our little playground, Sept 2010. She's growing up way too quickly!

This is for the Croptoberfest Wednesday Sketch by Nuts About Sketches over at the Apron Strings Blog. I used some American Crafts 'City Park' papers from my ScrapRoom Kit.
Thanks for Looking!

Thursday, October 7, 2010

So Much Fun!

Photos from our Family Party last Sept '09. This page will go in grandson Nate's album.
For the Croptoberfest Monday Challenge over at the Apron Strings Blog, using brown, cream, and green and it's a boyish layout.  I used some older Pink Paislee 'Spring Fling' papers here.
Thanks for Looking!

October 7th Sassy Lil' Sketches REVEAL!

"Family Ties"
Some random photos of my family just while they were all here visiting one day, Sept '09. Used a wonderful September kit from The ScrapRoom, which included Fancy Pants 'My Family' papers.

Here's the terrific Oct 7th REVEAL at Sassy Lil' Sketches. This fantastic sketch by Cherie Averill was so great to work with! Be sure and check out the work by the rest of the design team!

We have NEW Sponsors for October! Check them out below!

Our October Paper Sponsor:



October Digital Sponsor:
Be sure to check out our generous sponsors!

To be eligible for the October prizes your layout needs to be uploaded via Mr. Linky on the Sassy Lil' Sketches Blog by November 5th at 11:59 PM EST.
Thanks for playing, everyone!

Saturday, October 2, 2010

Special Times

For The ScrapRoom MOD Blog Hop, please scroll down to yesterday's post! Thanks!

These are photos of DD with DGD Lucy and her cousin, Sept. '09. For the Wednesday Sketch Challenge over at the Apron Strings Blog based on the PageMap. I used more of my Jillibean Soup papers here!
Thanks so much for Looking!

Thursday, September 30, 2010

The ScrapRoom MOD Squad Blog Hop!

Welcome to our Mod Squad Blog Hop! I'm excited to be a part of this wonderful, group of talented ladies who will bring you lots of inspiration and challenges over the coming months.

I've been subbing to The ScrapRoom Kits  for several years and love the variety of new products each and every month! I hope you'll take a close look at the wonderful kits that are available this month! They are all amazing!

I've been scrapping for over 10 years and first started when we were expecting our first granddaughter. Thought it would be wonderful to preserve the memories along with the photos for her.

            Here's a card I made with the September Fancy Pants Kit which features the 'My Family' line.


I was inspired by the August 14th sketch by Cherie Averill over at Sassy Lil' Sketches. 


Come join us at The ScrapRoom for lots of fun and inspiration this month along with new challenges!

Now, go check out fellow scrapper, Gab's Blog, A Happy Life.  I'm sure you'll find more inspiration there!

Thanks for joining in on our first Blog Hop!

Just Like the Big Kids!

Photos of my youngest granddaugher Lucy who loves trying out the things the bigger kids are doing although she has her own little toddler swing. Such a little sweetheart!
This is based on the September 28th sketch over at Sassy Lil' Sketches , which is also shown below.  I used some wonderful Sassafras Lass 'Indie Girl' papers and chip flowers from a September Kit at The ScrapRoom.

Tuesday, September 28, 2010

Sassy Lil' Sketches September 28th REVEAL!

Check out the latest sketch by Cherie Averill over at the Sassy Lil' Sketches Blog, along with all the examples by the DT. Can't wait to try this one soon! Remember we have wonderful sponsors this month you can read about on the Blog!

Sunday, September 26, 2010

In the Garden Pond

Photos of grandson Brady playing in our little garden pond last Sept '09.
For the Saturday Challenges over at the  Apron Strings Blog, which was a freebie! Create any layout! I stuck with the Jillibean Soup 'Pasta Fagioli' for this one too! Love that line and still have enough for a page or two left! 
Thanks for Looking!

Family Party

Random photos from our family party last Sept. '09.
For the Wednesday Sketch Challenge over at the Apron Strings Blog,  based on a sketch by Nuts About Sketches!  I used more of those fun Jillibean Soup 'Pasta Fagioli' goodies! 
Thanks for Looking!