Thursday, February 28, 2019

Sketches in Thyme #362 REVEAL - Snorkeling

 Photos of DH and I snorkeling at Grenada on our December 2018 Cruise.

I used -
Echo Park 'Under the Sea' pp's, Stickers
Pink Paislee Chipboard Frame
The Twinery Baker's Twine
Doodlebug Alpha Stickers
Pinkfresh Studio Note Card

Based on Sketch #362 from Sketches in Thyme! 

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Tuesday, February 26, 2019

Happy Together

 Photo of granddaughter Makaylee and her boyfriend Lincoln before Homecoming, October 2018. There just happened to be a sternwheel boat passing along behind them, which I thought was cool.

I used -
Simple Stories 'Kissing Booth' pp's, Chipboard Accents, Diecuts
Creative Embellishments Chipboard Frame, Word
The Paper Studio Acrylic Word
Tim Holtz 'Bubble' Stencil
Ranger Texture Paste
Basic Grey Banner
Misc. Lace Trim 

This is for the February Challenge at Creative Embellishments 
based on the color scheme below plus using 'lace'. 

This is also based on the February 24th Sketch Challenge  
at The Studio Challenges. 

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Go NOW Go

 Photos of my youngest sweet little grandson Travis playing on our playground out back, August 2017.

I used -
My Mind's Eye 'Well Hello' pp's
Pebbles 'Patio Party' Teal Polka Dot Paper
American Crafts Foam Thickers
Simple Stories Washi Tape
Fancy Pants Sequins

Based on Sketch #171 from Sketch N Scrap. 

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Lazy Days in the Pool

 Photos of sweet little grandson Travis and his cousins on his Mom's side, July 2017.

I used -
Photoplay 'Those Summer Days' pp's
American Crafts Chipboard Thickers
Pinkfresh Studio Alphas, Journal Card
Graphic 45 'Sunkissed' pp's
Echo Park Stickers

Based on this November PageMap. 

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Band Rocks

 Photo of granddaughter Sydney and her Middle School Honors Band practicing, February 2019. They won Best in State and get to perform at the Capitol in Charleston, WV next month.

I used -
Bella Blvd. 'Illustrated Faith', 'Fruit of the Spirit' pp's
American Crafts Chipboard Thickers
The Twinery Baker's Twine
My Mind's Eye Washi Tape
Elle's Studio Journal Card
Fancy Pants Puffy Accents
Eyelet Outlet Music Brad
Simple Stories Stickers
Basic Grey Banner

Based on this February 10th Sketch from Citrus Twist. 

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Monday, February 25, 2019

#Sweet Summer

 Photos of sweet little granddaughter Lucy enjoying our playground out back, July 2017.

I used -
Simple Stories 'Dream Big' pp's, Stickers
American Crafts Foam, Chipboard Thickers

This is for the February 15th Pick-Your-Side Challenge
at Scrap Our Stash. I chose the left side and used the required 'Striped Paper and Mixed Alphas'. 

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#Jewel of the Seas


Photo of the Royal Caribbean Jewel of the Seas Ship we cruised on, December 2018. This was taken at St. Croix.

I used -
A variety of washi tapes
The Paper Studio Alphas

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Love This Dude

Photos of sweet little grandson Evan and his silly faces and blue mouth, January 2018.

I used -
Simple Stories 'Lil' Dude' pp's, Stickers

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Basketball Champs!

Photos of granddaughter Sydney along with her Champion basketball team. (January 2017)

I used -
Bella Blvd. 'Basketball' pp's, Stickers
La Petites Basketball Ball Accent
Basic Grey Journal Tag

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Sunday, February 24, 2019

Soccer Kick Pass Score

Photos of grandson Nate ready for his soccer season to begin, September 2017.

I used -
Echo Park 'Soccer' pp's
Karen Foster, Paper House Stickers
La Petites Soccer Ball Accents

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Soccer Game Day

 Photos of sweet little grandson Evan first playing soccer, Septemer 2017.

I used -
Paper House 'Soccer' pp's, Puffy Accents, Journal Tag
La Petites Soccer Ball Accents

Based on this February 17th Sketch by Citrus Twist. 

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Sweet Dream


Photo of sweet little granddaughter Lucy's new room, November 2018.

I used -
Pinkfresh Studio 'Indigo Hills 2' pp's, Diecuts
The Paper Studio Acrylic Word
Momenta Wooden Arrow
Making Memories Alphas

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Varsity Team

 Photos of oldest granddaughter Makaylee playing softball with her Varsity Team as a Freshman. (April 2017)

I used -
Bella Blvd. 'Basketball' pp's, Alphas
Paper House 'Soccer' Black Polka Dot Paper
The Paper Studio Softball Accent
Elle's Studio Journal Card

Based on this December PageMap. 

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Monday, February 18, 2019

Happy Birthday to You!

 Photos from sweet granddaughter Sydney's 13th birthday, November 2018.

I used -
Echo Park 'Let's Party' pp's, Stickers
Elle's Studio Journal Card
Am. Crafts Fabric Thickers

Based on this December PageMap. 

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Boys and Their Toys

Photos of grandsons Marcus, Kellan, and Brady playing with their foam dart guns, July 2017.

 I used -
Echo Park 'Imagine That Boy!' pp's, Chipboard Accents, Stickers
Elle's Studio Journal Card

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Blessed

Photos of my sweet Mother from her 90th birthday, January 2019. So blessed to still have her with us.

I used -
Fancy Pants 'Magnolia Moments' pp's, Diecuts
Photoplay Balloons Sticker
Tim Holtz 'Speckles' Stencil
Heidi Swapp Texture Paste
Doodlebug Sequins

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Have Courage


Photo of grandkids Kellan, Marcus, and Lucy on the climbing wall on their May 2018 Royal Caribbean Cruise. My brave DGD did it numerous time and rang the bell at the top. My grandsons didn't really care for the heights, but they gave it a try.

I used -
Colorbox, Prima, VersaMagic, Memento Inks
Pinkfresh Studio Diecuts, Chipboard Accents
American Crafts Chipboard Title
Crate Paper Chipboard Binoculars
Ranger Black Diamond Stickles
Heidi Swapp Black Mist

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Sunday, February 17, 2019

LM#434 REVEAL - You + Me = Forever

Our theme this month at Lasting Memories is to use...
black + white + one color.
Our challenge this week #434  is to use black + white + pink.
Hope you'll come play along! 

 Photos of DH and I taking selfies. (November 2018)

I used -
Simple Stories 'Romance' Background Paper
Crate Paper 'La La Love' Tiny Heart Paper
Simple Stories Chipboard Accents, Diecuts

This is also for the February 1st Cartoon Inspired Challenge based on this following. Also required are 'heart paper + 3+ hearts'.

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Saturday, February 16, 2019

You & Me Wild & Free

 Photos of DH and I at Punta Cana, Dominican Republic. (September 2018)

I used -
KaiserCraft 'Deep Sea', 'High Tide' pp's, Diecuts
Fancy Pants Puffy Alphas
Doodlebug Enamel Dots
Prima Jewels

Based on this older sketch from Inspired Blueprints. 

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Enjoy the Ride

Photos of DH, DD Marla and her kids Kaylee and Brady on the water taxi from our Carnival Ship to St. Maarten. (July 2018)

I used -
Prima 'Julie Netting Mermaid Kisses' pp's
Echo Park, Simple Stories Stickers
K&Co. Chipboard Accents
Tim Holtz 'Bubble' Stencil
Heidi Swapp Texture Paste
Basic Grey Journal Tag

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Scary Dude!

Photos of scary grandson Brady in his scary clown costume, October 2017.

I used -
Bella Blvd. 'Sweet & Spooky' pp's
Photoplay 'Trick or Treat' Stickers
October Afternoon 'Witch Hazel' Diecuts, Alphas
My Mind's Eye Enamel Dot

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Love This Kid!

Photo of sweet little grandson Kellan who has always been a big story teller. Recently the teacher asked them to write about what they did on a 'Snow Day'. Kellan drew a snowman and wrote 5 pages about it. LOL (February 2019)

I used -
Simple Stories 'Freezin' Season' Stickers, Chipboard
Doodlebug 'Christmas Town' Snowman Paper, Alphas
Crate Paper 'Snow and Cocoa' pp's
American Crafts Puffy Thickers
Pinkfresh Studio Journal Card

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Thursday, February 14, 2019

Pink Out!

 Photo of sweet grandkids Kellan and Lucy decked out for 'Pink Out Day', October 2018.

I used -
Pebbles 'My Funny Valentine' pp's
American Crafts Foam Thickers
The Paper Studio Flowers
Tim Holtz 'Bubble' Stencil
Heidi Swapp Texture Paste
Pink Paislee Chipboard Corner

from The ScrapRoom. 

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Happy Birthday

 Photos of sweet grandson Nathan on his 11th birthday, April 2018.

I used -
Photoplay 'Birthday Boy Wishes' pp's, Stickers

Based on this older Sketch #169 by Sketches in Thyme. 

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Astronomically Awesome Slime

 Photos of sweet little grandson Evan discovering slime, October 2016.

I used -
Photoplay 'To the Moon & Back' pp's, Stickers
My Mind's Eye Enamel Dots
Basic Grey Journal Tag
Pinkfresh Studio Alphas
Wilton Doily

Based on this November PageMap. 

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Tuesday, February 12, 2019

Sweet Princess

 Photo of sweet little granddaughter Lucy dressed up for school last week. She is just the sweetest and kindest little girl. (February 2019)

I used -
Crate Paper 'Willow Lane' pp's, Diecuts, Glitter Accents, Stickers, Tag
The Twinery Baker's Twine
My Mind's Eye Title Tag
Neat & Tangled Sequins
Fancy Pants Tags
Recollections Doily

Based on this February JumpStart Sketch from The ScrapRoom. 

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Family Means Everything!

Photos of DD Michelle visiting her grandmas and photos with her kids too. (January 2019)

I used -
Pebbles 'Loves Me' pp's
Basic Grey Background Paper
Pinkfresh Studio Puffy Hearts
Simple Stories Diecuts, Stickers
American Crafts Puffy Thickers

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Laugh & Giggle!

 Photos of sweet little grandson Kellan who is my happy, silly, fun-loving grandson! He's always laughing and giggling and making funny faces. (September 2018)

I used -
Simple Stories 'Lil Dude' pp's, Alpha Stickers
Pinkfresh Studio Enamel Dots, Puffy Phrase
Dear Lizzy Chipboard Title
Photoplay Monster Sticker
Doodlebug Sequins

Based on this January PageMap. 

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Monday, February 11, 2019

Happy Easter

Photos of DGD Kaylee and her boyfriend Lincoln. They helped hide the eggs for our Easter Egg Hunt. {April 2018)

I used -
Echo Park 'I Am Mom' pp's, Stickers
Prima, The Paper Studio Flowers
American Crafts Washi Tape

Based on this February Color Scheme at
The ScrapRoom Facebook.
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Land of the Free

Photo of sweet granddaughter Lucy and 2 of her friends on Veteran's Day for their school program. (November 2018)

I used -
Photoplay 'Live Free' pp's, Stickers
Photoplay 'Main Street' Chipboard, Stickers
Tattered Angels Red and Blue Mists
Tim Holtz 'Starry' Stencil
Am. Crafts Journal Tag
Ranger Texture Paste

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Simply Lovely

 Photos of oldest granddaughter Makaylee all dressed up in her tropical attire for dinner on our July 2018 Cruise.

I used older stash for this -
Teresa Collins 'Project Pink' Background Paper
My Mind's Eye 'Cut & Paste Flair' pp's, Title Tag
Crafters Workshop 'Tiny Circles' Stencil
Pinkfresh Studio Puffy Hearts
Heidi Swapp Texture Paste

Based on The ScrapRoom January Throwback Sketch on Facebook. 

This is also for February Case File No. 273  
from CSI: Colors, Stories, Inspiration Blog. 
 I was inspired by...
Evidence:
    Flowers
    Hearts
    Distressing
Journaling:
    Document Something About The Ones I Love
Color Inspiration:
    Fuchsia Pink, Ballerina Pink, White, Spring Green, Light Gray.

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