Saturday, August 31, 2013

Grandson Kellan

Thought I'd share several layouts of youngest grandson Kellan.
He's such a little sweetie!
 
 At The Zoo
 
A page for little grandson Kellan's album of our visit to the Brevard Zoo last June.
Based on an August PageMap.
 
I used -
Basic Grey 'Carte Postale' pp's, Chipboard Accents
Basic Grey 'Hipster' Brad
Simple Stories Diecut Card
October Afternoon Alphas
Am. Crafts Chipboard Thickers
Prima Dark Bark and Rusty Keys Ink
Doodlebug Brads
 
Beep! Beep!
 
Photos of little grandson Kellan, May 2013.
 
I used -
My Mind's Eye 'Boy Crazy' pp's, Brads
My Mind's Eye 'Cut & Paste Charm' Washi Tape
Tim Holtz Tiny Paper Clips
American Crafts Foam Alphas

Peek-A-Boo!
 
Photos of sweet little grandson Kellan playing in the cabinet at our beach condo last June. He had the most fun with this!
 
I used -
My Mind's Eye 'Presh' pp's, Chipboard Buttons, Enamel Dots, Washi Tape
Pink Paislee Luxe Chipboard Arrows
Studio Calico Wooden Camera
Little Yellow Bicycle Tag
October Afternoon Alphas

Merry Christmas
 
A 2-pager for little grandson Kellan from Christmas 2012. He didn't like opening his gifts but was happy when the other kids opened them for him. LOL
 
I used -
LilyBee 'Christmas Cheer' pp's
Teresa Collins Rhinestones, Hexagon Stickers
Crate 'Sleigh Ride' Chipboard Accents
Little Yellow Bicycle Journal Tag
Studio Calico Wooden Trees
Prima English Ivy Ink
 
Thanks For Looking!

Friday, August 30, 2013

Lost In Paradise

Photos of DS with his family at Cocoa Beach last June.
 
I used -
Fancy pants 'Down By The Shore' pp's, Label Stickers
My Mind's Eye Washi Tape
Little Yellow Bicycle Stick Pins
Tim Holtz Memo Pin
 
Thanks for Stopping By!

Thursday, August 29, 2013

Trimming The Tree

Photos of sweet DGD Lucy and her brothers trimming the tree, Nov. 2012.
 
I used -
Crate 'Sleigh Ride' pp's, Chipboard Ornaments
Little Yellow Bicycle Journal Tag
American Crafts Corrugated Alphas
October Afternoon Alphas
Pink Paislee Luxe Chipboard Stars
Prima Black Ink
 
Thanks for Looking!

Wednesday, August 28, 2013

Live, Laugh, Love

 
More photos of DH and I enjoying the tropical ocean from our Oct 2012 trip to Mexico.
 
I used -
Studio Calico 'Atlantic' pp's, Wooden Boats
Prima Bling, Flowers
Bazzill Half the Edge
Fancy Pants Frame
Crystal Stickles
 
Excited to share that I won 1000 points towards a future order over at A Cherry On Top, based on this PageMap. Come play along!

 
Thanks for Looking!

Tuesday, August 27, 2013

Adorable You

Photos of adorable little grandaughter Lucy, June 2013. She's just the sweetest little thing.
 
I used -
My Mind's Eye 'Cut & Paste Flair' pp's, Enamel Dots, Chipboard Buttons
Teresa Collins 'Family Stories' Washi Tape
Simple Stories Diecut Card
October Afternoon Alphas
EK Success Border Punch
Baker's Twine
 
Thanks for Looking!

Monday, August 26, 2013

Carving

Photos of sweet grandson Marcus and the pumpkins he created last October.
 
I used -
Graphic 45 'Steampunk Spells' pp's
My Mind's Eye Chipboard Pumpkins
October Afternoon Alphas, Index Tab
Basic Grey Pumpkin Bling
Echo Park Cobweb Sticker
Making Memories Bat Brad
 
Thanks for Looking!

Sunday, August 25, 2013

I Love Summer

Photo of DS and his family at Cocoa Beach last June.
 
I used -
October Afternoon 'Travel Girl' pp's, Buttons, Washi Tape
Simple Stories Diecut Words, Layered Bicycle, Diecut Card
Basic Grey 'True Love' Paper
Melissa Frances Pearls
Crate Sticker Diecuts
Baker's Twine
 
Thanks for Looking!

Friday, August 23, 2013

Me At 53

Journaling says, I'm a mother, daughter, sister, wife, Nana, and aunt. I love to scrapbook, sew, and do needlework. I'm adventurous and love to travel especially to an ocean somewhere. I love taking long walk with my husband and also spend quiet evenings at home. At 53 some days are extremely busy but rewarding with the grandkids. While some days are spent quietly in my scraproom being creative with paper and embellies.
 
I used -
October Afternoon 'Travel Girl' pp's, Washi Tape
Doodlebug, Oct. Afternoon Alphas
Basic Grey 'True Love' Paper
Fancy Pants 'Life is Good' Stamp
Prima Brad, FLowers, Teal and Black Inks
Little Yellow Bicycle Stick Pin
Melissa Frances Pearls
Crate Emphemera Frame
 
Thanks for Looking!

Thursday, August 22, 2013

My Easter Basket

Photos of sweet DGD Sydney last Easter. I think this cute line is perfect with Easter photos.
 
I used -
Basic Grey 'Knee Highs' pp's, Chipboard Buttons
American Crafts Brads, Corrugated Alphas
My Mind's Eye Washi Tape
Petaloo Flowers
Baker's Twine
Thanks for Looking!

Wednesday, August 21, 2013

Scrapping Mexico 2012

I have several layouts scrapped from our trip to the Riviera Maya, Mexico October 2012. So thought I'd post them together. LOVE scrapping our travel photos.
 
By The Sea
 
I used -
Glitz 'Uncharted Waters' pp's
 
You Make My Heart Sing
 
Photo of DH and I ready to go to dinner one night, Mexico Oct 2012.
 
I used -
My Mind's Eye 'Cut & Paste Phresh' line.
 
Italian Dinner
 
I used -
My Mind's Eye 'Cut & Paste Phresh' line.
 
Time For A New Passport
 
I used older stash -
October Afternoon 'Boarding Pass' line.
 
Celebrate Good Times
 
Photos from our dinner at the Japanese Steakhouse at our resort.
 
I used -
Basic Grey 'Carte Postale' line.
 
Thanks a bunch for looking! :)

Tuesday, August 20, 2013

Summer FUN!

The grandkids love Summer and especially swimming so here are a few layouts of them having some Summer FUN! :)
 

Goggle Eyes
Photo of sweet grandson Brady from last June.
 
I used -
Basic Grey, Carta Bella, October Afternoon paper scraps
American Crafts Foam Thickers
Pink Paislee Photo Frame, Artisan Word Accents
Tattered Angels Glimmer Mist 'Sapphire'
Basic Grey, My Mind's Eye Brads
Crate Emphemera Tags
Bazzill Half the Edge
 
 
2 Tubin' On The River
Photos of grandkids Nate and Sydney from last June.
Left the journaling for their Momma.
 
I used -
LilyBee 'Sweet Shoppe' pp's, Diecut
Jillibean Soup, October Afternoon Alphas
Tattered Angels Glimmer Mist Caribbean Blue
Teresa Collins Pearls
Crate Emphemera Tags
Baker's Twine
 
Happy Day
Photos of youngest DGD Lucy, March.
 
I used -
My Mind's Eye 'My Girl' pp's, Washi Tape
Simple Stories Sticker Diecuts
Studio Calico Wooden Bike
American Crafts Wooden Tag
Petaloo Flowers
Misc. Ribbon
 
I {Heart} Summer
Photo of my oldest granddaughters at Cocoa Beach last June.
 
I used -
Simple Stories 'I {Heart} Summer' pp's, Diecut Stickers, Flair Button
Prima Say It In Crystals Bling, Rusty Bucket Ink
My Mind's Eye 'Charm' Washi Tape
EK Success Border Punch
 
Hello Sunshine!
Photo of my grandkids in the pool last July.
 
I used -
Simple Stories 'I {Heart} Summer' pp's, Diecut Stickers and Tag
Prima Say It In Crystals Bling, Rusty Bucket Ink
Teresa Collins 'Family Stories' Washi Tape
Fiskars Upper Crest Border Punch
Baker's Twine
 
Thanks a Bunch for Looking!

Monday, August 19, 2013

Apron Strings Guest Designer Jillibean Soup Kit

I'm back today to show you the layouts I scrapped with the Apron Strings August Bigger Than A Breadbox Kit featuring the Jillibean Soup 'Happy Camper' line. It's been exciting designing for Apron Strings ! Thanks Lori! :)
 
Just Beachy
Photos of sweet granddaughter Sydney from Cocoa Beach last June.
 
Camping (based on the newsletter sketch)
Photos of my DH with grandsons Brady and Marcus, June 2013.

Thanks so much for looking!

Sunday, August 18, 2013

Apron Strings August Guest Designer!!!

Really excited to share with you that I was asked to be a Guest Designer for Apron Strings! Wahoo! I got to work with the Bigger Than A Breadbox Kit which featured October Afternoon Farm Girl and Jillibean Soup Happy Camper. Today I'll show you my work with the October Afternoon line. If you haven't checked out their kits recently you should take a look here.
 
The Greenhouse
Photo of the pretty flowers at our local greenhouse this Spring.
Farm Fresh
Photo of the farm at the old home place where DH grew up.
 
Harvest
Photos of our trip to the local Farmer's Market, Aug. 2013.
Thanks so much for looking! :)

Saturday, August 17, 2013

Sweet Sadie

Photo of our sweet kitty Sadie from last month.
 
I used older stash here! YAY!
Pink Paislee 'Spring Fling', 'Portfolio' papers, Transparency
Pink Paislee 'Secret Crush' Photo Frame
My Mind's Eye, Queen & Co. Washi Tape
October Afternoon Mini Market Alphas
My Mind's Eye Enamel Dots
Fancy Pants Word Diecuts
 
Thanks for Looking!

Friday, August 16, 2013

Adore!

Photo of our youngest and oldest grandkids that have such a close relationship.
 
I used -
LilyBee 'Sweet Shoppe' pp's, word diecuts
Teresa Collins Rhinestones
Fancy Pants Stickers
Prima Journal Tag, Stickers
Tattered Angels Glimmer Mist, Caribbean Blue
Studio Calico Potty People
Jenni Bowlin Bingo Card
October Afternoon Alphas
 
Thanks for Looking!

Our Happy Guy

Photos of sweet grandson Brady riding his 4-wheeler last July.
 
I used -
Little Yellow Bicycle 'Fern & Foret Boy' pp's, Journal Tags, Canvas Accents
Maya Road Kraft Doilies
My Mind's Eye Enamel Dots
Tattered Angels Glimmer Mist, Lily Pad
 
Thanks for Looking!

Thursday, August 15, 2013

It's Your Day!

Photo of DGD Kaylee with her birthday cookie last June.
 
I used -
Crate 'Party Day' pp's, Diecuts, Journal Card
American Crafts 'Bubblegum Subway' Thickers
Jenni Bowlin Bingo Card
Jillibean Soup Label
My Mind's Eye Brads, Enamel Dots
Scenic Route Chipboard Flowers
Baker's Twine
 
Thanks for Looking!

Wednesday, August 14, 2013

My Big Red Car

Photos of youngest grandson Kellan trying out the big red car, Dec. 1st.
 
I used -
My Mind's Eye 'Boy Crazy' pp's, Brads, Washi Tape
Basic Grey 'Wander' Index Tab, Diecuts
American Crafts Foam, Puffy Thickers
Prima Black Ink
 
Thanks for Looking!

Tuesday, August 13, 2013

A few layouts today.........

Let's Celebrate!
Photos of DH and I sharing drinks one evening at Mexico, May 2013.
 
I used -
October Afternoon 'Travel Girl' pp's, Washi Tape, Buttons
My Mind's Eye Brads, Tickets
Pink Paislee Portfolio Tab
Little Yellow Bicycle Stick Pins
Prima Teal Ink
Baker's Twine
 

Water Boy
Photos of my grandson Kellan in the pool at Cocoa Beach last June.
 
I used -
Echo Park 'A Perfect Summer' pp's
October Afternoon Buttons, Tidbits, Alphas
Elle's Studio Frame
My Mind's Eye Brads
Studio Calcio Wood Boats
Queen & Co. Washi Tape
 
Pool Excitement
Photos from our day at the local Aquatic Center for DGD Kaylee's birthday last June.
 
I used -
LilyBee Sweet Shoppe pp's, diecuts
My Mind's Eye Banner Elements
Crate Paper Flowers
Pink Paislee Journal Paper
Fancy Pants Chipboard Frames
Simple Stories Alphas
Baker's Twine
 
Thanks for Looking!
 

Monday, August 12, 2013

In Bloom

Photos of the flower beds DGD Kaylee's scout troop made for the park this Summer.
 
I used -
My Mind's Eye 'Sky's The Limit, Up and Away' pp's, Brads, Enamel Dots, Buttons, Tickets
October Afternoon Mini Market Alphas
Maya Road Heart Stick Pins
Prima Flowers
 
Thanks for Looking!

So Much Fun

Photos of DGD Lucy at the pool at Cocoa Beach last June.
 
I used Apron Strings July Kit -
Echo Park 'A Perfect Summer' pp's
Jolee's Boutique Accents
My Mind's Eye Brad, Enamel Dots
Queen & Co. Washi Tape
Prima Flowers
 
Thanks for Looking!

Sunday, August 11, 2013

Winter

My MIL always sends older photos of our family when anyone has a birthday. No date on the back, but this photo was probably from 1987. My girls were 3 and 5 yrs. old. Brings back such sweet memories.
 
W - wind blows
I - Icicles get on cars
N - North Pole
T - Time to sled ride
E - Everyday Wind and Snow
R - Ready for snow fun!
 
I used older stash here -
Basic Grey 'Aspen Frost' pp's, Journal Tag
My Mind's Eye 'Winter Wonderland' Chipboard Accents, Brad, Enamel Dots
Doodlebug Alphas
Prima Black Ink
 
Thanks for Looking!

Saturday, August 10, 2013

Every Day Is A Blessing

Photos of the grandkids from Mother's Day.
 
I used -
My Mind's Eye 'The Sweetest Thing Bluebell' pp's, Title Tag, Flower, Brads, Diecut
Prima Inks Black and Teal
Fancy Pants Frame
 
Thanks for Looking!

Little Toad

Photos of grandkids Brady and Kaylee with the little toad they found last July.
 
I used up scraps from -
My Mind's Eye 'Oxford Lane' pp's, Washi Tape
American Crafts Corrugated Alphas, Big Brads
Studio Calico Wood Camera
Doodlebug, Teresa Collins Bling
Prima 'English Ivy' Ink
 
Thanks for Looking!

Friday, August 9, 2013

Wishes & Dreams

Photos from our recent trip to the Riviera Maya, Mexico. (May 2013)
 
I used -
Prima 'Wishes & Dream's pp's, flowers, Journal Tag, Diecut Stickers, Bling, Ink
Tim Holtz Paper Clips
 
Thanks for Looking!

Thursday, August 8, 2013

Merry Christmas

Photo of my grandkids and our tree on Christmas 2012.
 
I used -
Carta Bella 'Merry & Bright' pp's
My Mind's Eye Washi Tape, Brads
Teresa Collins, Doodlebug Pearls
We R Memory Keepers Crochet Doilies
LilyBee Index Cards
Baker's Twine
 
Thanks for Looking!

Wednesday, August 7, 2013

Swing!

Photos of my 2 oldest granddaughters enjoying the park, May 2013. 
 
I used -
My Mind's Eye 'Lost & Found 3 Ruby' pp's
American Crafts, Doodlebug Alphas
Misc. Buttons, Pearls, Date, Chipboard Key
Making Memories Trim, Journal Paper
October Afternoon Tab Diecut
Prima Flowers, Black Ink
Baker's Twine, Charcoal Black
 
Thanks for Looking!

Tuesday, August 6, 2013

Scrapping Mexico 2012

Here are a few more layouts from our Oct. 2012 trip to the Riviera Maya, Mexico.
 
One Fish, Two Fish
Photos of DH and I and some of the fish we saw while snorkeling
.
I used -
Little Yellow Bicycle 'Splash' pp's
October Afternoon Alphas
Studio Calico Wood Camera
Echo Park Journal Tag
Queen & Co. Washi Tape
 
All Wet
Photo of DH enjoying the pool water sprinklers.
 
I used -
Carta Bella 'Beach Boardwalk' pp's
American Crafts Sketchbook Chipboard Thickers
October Afternoon Mini Market Alphas, Buttons
My Mind's Eye, Queen & Co. Washi Tape
Doodlebug, Kaiser Pearls
Machine Stitching
Baker's Twine
Prima Black Ink
 
Tropical Island
Gorgeous photos of the beach! 
 
I used and LOVE this line -
Glitz 'Uncharted Waters' pp's
Fancy Pants 'Park Bench' chevron pp
My Mind's Eye Washi Tape
Studio Calico Wooden Boat
Making Memories Diecut Words
Fiskars Border Punch
Prima Flowers, Brad
LilyBee Index Card
K&Co. Chipboard Tag
 
Life Is Good
Another photo of the gorgeous beach! 
 
This is a lift from the BackPorch Memories site.
 
I used -
October Afternoon 'Travel Girl' pp's, Buttons, Arrows, Washi Tape
Basic Grey 'True Love' Paper
Fancy Pants 'Life is Good' Stamp
Prima Teal Damask, Black Inks
Pink Paislee Portfolio Tab
Baker's Twine
 
Thanks For Looking!
 

Monday, August 5, 2013

A Wonderful Day At The Park

Photos of sweet DGD Sydney at the park, April 2013.
 
I used -
My Mind's Eye 'Sky's The Limit' pp's, Brads, Buttons, Diecuts
My Mind's Eye 'Winter Wonderland' Enamel Dots
Simple Stories 'Vintage Bliss' Butterflies
October Afternoon, American Crafts Alphas
Maya Road Kraft Doily
Baker's Twine
 
Thanks for Looking!

Sunday, August 4, 2013

Play Ball!

Photos of grandson Marcus playing his very first baseball game, April 2013.
 
I used -
Crate papers
October Afternoon, Am. Crafts Alphas
Queen & Co. Washi Tape
Little Yellow Bicycle Game On Ticket, Chipboard Accents
Studio Calico Chipboard Arrow
Webster's Pages Canvas Tag
LilyBee Journal Tag
Baker's Twine
Eyelet Outlet Baseball Brad
Misc. Manilla Envelope
 
Thanks for Looking!