Sunday, March 31, 2019

LM #440 REVEAL - Spring Garden

Our theme this month at Lasting Memories is 'Lawn and Garden'.
Nothing says Springtime more than the sprouts and shoots of a garden.
Here's this week's challenge LM #440.  Hope you'll come play along for a chance at a fabulous Simple Stories prize! 

 A page for my BOM about my flower garden.

I used -
My Mind's Eye 'Hello Gorgeous' pp's, Enamel Dots
American Crafts Foam, Chipboard Thickers, Journal Tag
Heidi Swapp Chipboard Accents
Scrappy Cat, Prima Stamps
Carta Bella Ombre Paper
Jillibean Soup Calendar

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Friday, March 29, 2019

Memories

 A page for DH's BOM album of him with his 2 older siblings, 1960.

I used -
Pinkfresh Studio 'Indigo Hills 2', 'Live More' pp's, Enamel Dots, Diecuts
Fancy Pants 'Spellbound' Paper
Pink Paislee 'Pick Me Up' Paper
Fancy Pants 'Dream Big' Diamond Paper
Carta Bella, Prima, MME Enamel Dots
Pinkfresh Studio Puffy Title
American Crafts Journal Tag
Prima, The Paper Studio Flowers

 I've been playing along with the 4x4 kit challenge on You Tube and Facebook and I put this kit together plus I'll be adding embellishments as needed.
This was for Layout Challenge #2.

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Sail Away

Photo of the Carnival Sunshine Ship we were on July 2018.

I used -
KaiserCraft 'High Tide' pp's, Diecuts
Eyelet Outlet Enamel Dots 

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One of a Kind

 Photo of sweet little granddaughter Lucy when she was 3 yrs. old. 
Her 10th birthday was this week.

I used -
Pinkfresh Studio 'Indigo Hills 2', 'Live More' pp's, Enamel Dots, Diecuts
Fancy Pants 'Spellbound' Paper
Pink Paislee 'Pick Me Up' Paper
Prima Flowers, Enamel Dots
Doodlebug Sequins

I've been playing along with the 4x4 kit challenge on You Tube and Facebook and I put this kit together plus I'll be adding embellishments as needed.
This was for Layout Challenge #1.

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Wednesday, March 27, 2019

Seaside - Sketches in Thyme #366 REVEAL

Here's my REVEAL on the latest sketch from Sketches in Thyme. 
 Photo of DH and I at Carlisle Beach, Barbados on our December 2018 Cruise.

I used -
KaiserCraft 'Deep Sea' pp's, Diecuts
Prima Flowers, Enamel Shapes
Tim Holtz 'Speckles' Stencil
Basic Grey Alpha Stickers
Ranger Texture Paste

This is based on Sketch #366 from Sketches in Thyme.


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Monday, March 25, 2019

Oh Happy Day!

Granddaughter Lucy's Momma captured this photo of her taking a photo of her new shoes, March 2019. {LOL}

I used -
Simple Stories 'Dream Big' pp's, Stickers
The Paper Studio Foam Alphas
Elle's Studio Journal Card
Doodlebug Sequins

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This is Us


Photos of DH and I at dinner one night on the Royal Caribbean Jewel of the Sea Ship, December 2018.

I used -
Simple Stories 'Bliss' pp's, Chipboard, Stickers
American Crafts Journal Tag
The Twinery Baker's Twine
Eyelet Outlet Enamel Dot
Elle's Studio Title Card

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Beautiful Life

 Photos of DH and I relaxing on our first Sea Day aboar the Royal Caribbean Jewel of the Sea Ship, December 2018.

I used -
Pretty Little Studio 'Savannah Dreams' pp's, Stickers, Diecuts
Creative Imagination Journal Paper (Green)
Simple Stories Washi Tapes
Pinkfresh Studio Diecuts
Prima Flowers

at Scrap Our Stash. I chose the left side plus I used 2 washi tapes.***

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Sunshine On My Mind

 Photos of DH and I at the pool at our resort in Punta Cana, December 2017.

I used -
Crate Paper 'Maggie Holmes Willow Lane' pp's, Stickers
Pebbles 'Patio Party' Polka Dot Paper

Based on this March 17th Sketch from Citrus Twist. 

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Sunday, March 24, 2019

LM#439 - Life is Better When You Are Laughing

Welcome to the last March Challenge LM #439 for this month's theme. 
You can use anything from the inspiration photo - the colors, the shapes, the elements in the photos, etc. to create your layouts. This week's challenge is: "Florals and Succulents Wreath". 
Here's the inspiration photo...




Here's my example.....
Photo of DGD Kaylee and her friend enjoying the hot tub at her cousin's birthday party, March 2017.

I used -
KaiserCraft 'Sea Breeze' Diecuts
Doodlebug Sequins
Prima Flowers

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Saturday, March 23, 2019

Good Times!

 Photos of grandsons Evan and Nate being silly, September 2017.

I used -
Jillibean Soup '2 Cool for School' pp's, Stickers, Diecuts
Momenta Wooden Arrows
Heidi Swapp Kraft Tag

Based on this March 10th Sketch from Citrus Twist. 

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#Best Friends

 Photo of granddaughter Lucy with her bestie, March 2019.

I used -
Am. Crafts 'OneCanoeTwo Goldenrod' pp's, 'Twilight' Diecuts
American Crafts Foam, Chipboard Thickers
Pink Paislee Chipboard Frame
Pinkfresh Puffy Accents
Fancy Pants Tags

Based on Sketch #173 from Sketch N Scrap. 

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Tuesday, March 19, 2019

Sliding Home!

 Photos of DGD Makaylee playing softball and sliding into home plate, April 2017.

I used -
Bella Blvd. 'Basketball' Background Paper
The Paper Studio Softball Accents
American Crafts Foam Thickers
Various Other Paper Scraps
Basic Grey Alpha Stickers

Based on this March 3rd Sketch from Citrus Twist. 

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Santa Fe Dinner

 Photos of DH and I and our dinner at the Santa Fe Restaurant at our resort in Punta Cana, DR. (December 2017)

I used -
Pebbles 'Patio Party' pp's, diecuts
Jillibean Soup Alphas

at The ScrapRoom based on the following...

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Sunday, March 17, 2019

LM#438 - Let's Go!

Happy St. Patty's Day!
This is my REVEAL for Challenge #438   at Lasting Memories this week based on the following inspiration. You can use anything from the inspiration photos.  The colors, the shapes, the elements in the photos, etc.


I was inspired by the 'travel theme' of the inspiration along with the colors and grid design. 

Photos of DH and I along with DD Marla and her kids Kaylee and Brady boarding the Carnival Sunshine Ship, July 2018.

I used -
Carta Bella 'Pack Your Bags' pp's, Stickers, Enamel Dots
American Crafts Foam Thickers
Elle's Studio Journal Card

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Saturday, March 16, 2019

Don't Touch the African Painted Dogs!


We spent the day at The Wilds and these are photos of the African Painted Dogs. They were fun to watch playing around, but we were told not to try touching them through the fence because they were wild and carnivores. (May 2018)

I used -
Photoplay 'We Bought a Zoo' pp's, Stickers
Doodlebug, October Afternoon Alphas
Basic Grey Journal Tag
Momenta Wooden Arrow

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Thursday, March 14, 2019

Lovely Memories

 {Oh dang, sorry for the shadows from my darn scanner!}

An older photo I ran across of Brad's Grandma.

I used -
KaiserCraft 'Miss Betty' pp's
Pinkfresh Studio Puffy, Chipboard Elements
Petaloo, The Paper Studio Flowers
Tim Holtz 'Faded Dot' Stencil
Heidi Swapp Texture Paste
Elle's Studio Journal Card

Based on this March 1st Sketch #363
from Sketches in Thyme. 

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Catamaran Adventure

 Photo of DH Brad in front of the catamaran he took a lesson on, Punta Cana, DR. (September 2018)

I used -
My Mind's Eye Washi Tapes
Studio Calico Wooden Veneer
Authentique Alphas
KaiserCraft Diecuts

Based on this March Single Page Sketch from Stick it Down. 

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Life is Good

 Photos of DH and I at St. Croix on our December 2018 Cruise.

I used -
Photoplay 'Stuck on You' pp's, Stickers
KaiserCraft Diecuts

Based on this March JumpStart Sketch  
from The ScrapRoom. 

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Warm Winter Wishes

 Photos of some of the birds at our feeders this Winter. (January 2019)

I used -
Photoplay 'Winter Meadow' pp's, Stickers
Simple Stories Chipboard Accents, Stickers
American Crafts, Basic Grey Alphas
Pink Paislee Chipboard Frame
Fancy Pants Journal Tag
Prima Flowers

Based on this March Throwback Sketch from The ScrapRoom. 

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Monday, March 11, 2019

Hippity Hoppity Egg Hunt

 Photos of little grandson Kellan hunting his eggs along with a group photo with his cousins, Easter 2018.

I used -
Photoplay 'Bunny Trail' pp's, Stickers
The Paper Studio Foam Alphas
Doodlebug Doily
Darice Flowers

This is for the March 1st Challenge
At Scrap Our Stash based on the Saturday Cartoon Image and Sketch PLUS I used green flowers.

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Every Picture Tells A Story

 Photos of sweet granddaughter Makaylee with a monkey on her shoulder. She walked over to see them not expecting one to suddenly jump on her shoulder, but she was super excited! This was at St. Kitts on our July 2018 Cruise.

I used -
Photoplay 'We Bought A Zoo' pp's, Stickers
Carta Bela, Echo Park Enamel Dots
KaiserCraft 'Let's Go' Diecuts
Momenta Wooden Arrows
Basic Grey Journal Tag
Recollections Doilies

Based on this March PageMap.

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The Moustache Made Me Do It!

 Photo of sweet, silly grandson Kellan who wore this moustache for 'Moustache Day' at school.

I used -
Echo Park 'Fall is in the Air' pp's
Quick Quotes 'Autumn Brilliance' pp's
Carta Bella, Doodlebug Enamel Dots
Basic Grey Chipboard Moustaches
Echo Park Chipboard Accents
October Afternoon Alphas
Queen & Co. Washi Tape
Simple Stories Stickers

Based on this older sketch by Laura Whitaker. 

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LM#437 REVEAL - Our Pool View

This month at Lasting Memories, you can use anything from the inspiration photos.  The colors, the shapes, the elements in the photos, etc. Our Challenge this week LM #437 
is "Floral, Circles, and Butterflies" and based on the following...

Here's my layout...

Photos of DH and I on our balcony which overlooked one of their gorgeous pools at Punta Cana, DR. (September 2018)

I used -
Simple Stories 'Bliss' pp's, Chipboard Accents
Doodlebug, My Mind's Eye, Recollection Washi Tapes
Carta Bella, Echo Park Enamel Dots
Tim Holtz 'Bubble Stencil'
Heidi Swapp Texture Paste
Momenta Wooden Arrow

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Saturday, March 9, 2019

The Egg Hunt is On!

 Photos of sweet grandson Nathan hunting Easter eggs, April 2018.

I used -
Photoplay 'Bunny Trail' pp's, Stickers
Echo Park 'Hello Easter' pp's
October Afternoon Mini Alphas
Elle's Studio Journal Card

Based on this November PageMap. 

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Happy Birthday

 Photo of DH Brad trying to look grumpy at his 'Over the Hill' Depends cake our oldest DD made him. LOL (February 2018)

I used -
Bella Blvd. 'Wish Big Birthday Boy' pp's
Doodlebug, Echo Park Stickers
Elle's Studio Journal Card
Miscellaneous Buttons

Based on this February PageMap. 

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Tuesday, March 5, 2019

The Stockings Were Hung

Photos of some of the grandkids stockings, Christmas 2017.

I used -
Quick Quotes 'Holly Jolly Holiday' pp's
Heidi Swapp 'Emerson Lane' Background Paper
Pinkfresh Studio Chipboard Alphas
October Afternoon Tiny Alphas
Simple Stories Stickers, Frames
Neat & Tangled Sequins
Bella Blvd. Tags

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Celebrate Together

 Photo of DH and I along with all 9 of our sweet grandkids, Christmas 2018.

I used -
Echo Park 'Celebrate Christmas' pp's, Stickers
American Crafts Foam Thickers
The Twinery Baker's Twine

Based on this wonderful March Sketch by Rochelle Spears. 

This is also for Stacy's March Photo Inspiration Challenge 
based on the following. I was inspired by the colors and the festive theme.  

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