Monday, March 30, 2020

You Are Loved

 Sweet photo of my Mom, September 2019. 

I used - 
Pinkfresh Studio 'Be You' p's, Diecuts
Pinkfresh Studio 'Indigo Hills 2' Wooden Veneers
Pink Paislee Journal Tag
Freckled Fawn Enamel Dots
Recollections Flowers

Based on this November PageMap. 

Thanks for Looking! 

New York New York

Photos of New York City as we traveled to the port to board the Norwegian Escape Ship for our cruise to Bermuda, August 2019. 

I won this paper pack years ago and finally had a use for it. 
Paper House 'New York' pp's, Stickers

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Sunday, March 29, 2020

Hello New Day


At Lasting Memories our April theme is going to be - Word Play! 
Your Challenge #491 is to use an item or technique for every letter of the word.
(e.g. S-sun, stamp, silver, stars... P- pink, paint, polka dots....)
Your word this week is S - P - R - I - N - G.

I used...
S - Stamping
P - Pinkfresh Studios Line
R - Recollections Flowers
I - Ink 
N - Nautical Theme 
G - Green Gems

Based on Sketch #413 by Laura Whitaker for Sketches in Thyme. 


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Saturday, March 28, 2020

Walkabout At Dominica

 Photos of DH and I exploring Dominica on our November 2019 Cruise. 

I used - 
American Crafts 'Shimelle Head in the Clouds' BG Paper, Diecuts
American Crafts 'Dear Lizzy New Day' pp's
Cocoa Daisy Chipboard, Diecuts
Freckled Fawn Enamel Shapes

Based on this March Sketch from Let's Get Sketchy. 


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Yeah But, "I Can't Feel My Mouth"

Photo of sweet grandson Kellan who was recently at the Dentist, February 2020. That's what he told the Dentist through all his giggling! LOL

I used - 
Cocoa Daisy 'Just Jaimee' pp's, Diecuts, Chipboard, Rubons
Freckled Fawn, My Mind's Eye Enamel Shapes
Photoplay Blue Alpha Stickers
Karen Foster Dental Stickers
October Afternoon Mini Alphas
American Crafts XOXO Thickers

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Going Home

Photos of DH and I flying from New York to Pittsburgh from our Bermuda 2019 Cruise. 

I used - 
Carta Bella 'Pack Your Bags' pp's, Stickers
Cocoa Daisy Chipboard Alphas
Freckled Fawn Enamel Dots

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Happy Soccer Day

 Photos of sweet little grandson Travis playing soccer, September 2019. 

I used - 
Paper House 'Soccer' pp's, Stickers
The Paper Studio Glitter Soccer Ball
American Crafts Gold Foam Thickers
Elle's Studio Journal Card
Freckled Fawn Enamel Shapes
Stickles, Lime Green 

Based on this wonderful sketch by Bev Code. 

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Cheers!

 Photo of DH and I enjoying a nice cold draft beer at "The Choir of Men Show" onboard the Norwegian Escape, August 2019. Excellent Irish Pub Show and We were surprised they gave out free beer just before the show.

I used - 
Pinkfresh Studio 'Out & About'pp's
Cocoa Daisy Chipboard Alphas
Tim Holtz 'Speckles' Stencil
Heidi Swapp Texture Paste
Eyelet Outlet Enamel Dots

Based on the March JumpStart Sketch by Lisa Hidy for The ScrapRoom. 

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Real Life Looks Like This

Photos of sweet little grandson Brady getting his stitches taken out by his Momma an RN, June 2018. He was using a knife he shouldn't have and cut pretty deep into his little finger. Poor Brady had a few accidents that Summer.  

I used - 
Reminisce 'ER Kit' pp's, Stickers
Elle's Studio Title/Journal Card
Pinkfresh Studio Diecuts
Queen & Co. Washi Tape

Thanks for Looking! 

Friday, March 27, 2020

St. Croix

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

I used -
American Crafts 'Vicki Boutin Wildflower & Honey' pp's, Stickers, Diecuts, Thickers
Fancy Pants Puffy Accents
Freckled Fawn Enamel Dots

Based on this wonderful March Sketch #414 by Jenessa for Sketches in Thyme. 
Hope you'll come play along! 

Thanks for Looking! 

Sunday, March 22, 2020

Happy Easter

At Lasting Memories our March Theme is Techniques - Mix & Match Patterned Paper. 
Your Challenge this week LM#490 is to  "Include texture" ~ use something with texture on your page, yarn, string, baker's twine, etc. 

I used baker's twine, stencil work with mixed media, and popped my stickers. 
 Photo of sweet granddaughter Sydney with her Easter Basket, April 2019. 

I used - 
Simple Stories 'Hip Hop Hooray' pp's, Stickers
Pink Paislee 'Fancy Free' Background Paper
Pinkfresh Studio Journal Tag
American Crafts Wooden Veneer
Tim Holtz 'Faded Dot' Stencil
Heidi Swapp Texture Paste, Mists

This is also for the March 15th Sketch Challenge at Scrap Our Stash. 
I also used the required plaid paper and a wooden veneer. 

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Saturday, March 21, 2020

Slow Down

 Photos of DH and I relaxing on the Norwegian Escape on a Sea Day, August 2019. 

I used - 
Heidi Swapp 'Honey & Spice' pp's, Diecuts
Am. Crafts 'OneCanoeTwo Willow' Diecuts, Thickers
Pink Paislee 'Again & Again' Diecuts

Catching up on this February Sketch #408 by Nadine for Sketches in Thyme. 

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Moments Are More Important than Things

 Photos of sweet granddaughter Makaylee with some of her friends for Homecoming, October 2019. 

I used - 
Pinkfresh Studio 'Just A Little Lovely' pp's, Diecuts, Frame, Enamel Dots
Crate Paper Heart Paper
American Crafts Puffy Hearts
Heidi Swapp Washi Tape
Prima Flowers

Based on this PageMap by Becky Fleck. 

Thanks for Looking! 

Enjoy the Simple Life

{Some of the bottom is cut off by the scan because my scanner is slightly less than 12x12. Also, it's in a Page Protector}

Photos of DH and I at this gorgeous beach at Horseshoe Bay on our Bermuda Cruise. (August 2019)

I used - 
Simple Stories 'Summer Vibes' pp's, Stickers
28 Lilac Lane Sequins
Prima Flowers

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My Heart is Full

 {So sorry for the shadows from my darn scanner!}

An older photo of sweet baby Kaylee, June 2001. Notice the quilt bear and crocheted baby blanket that I made. :)

I used -
Various Paper Scraps from my Stash
Crate Paper Puffy Elements, Title
Freckled Fawn Enamel Dots
Pink Paislee Sequins

Based on Sketch #12 by Kelly for Sketch N Scrap. 

Thanks for Looking! 

Friday, March 20, 2020

Thank You Card

 I used -
American Crafts 'Vicki Boutin Wildflower & Honey' pp's, Ephemera

by Lisa Hidy for Sketch N Scrap. 
Hope you'll come play along for a chance at the prize. 

Thanks for Looking!

Thursday, March 19, 2020

Adventure

 Photos of DH and I and our flight to Ft. Lauderdale for our October 2019 Cruise.

I used - 
Simple Stories 'Travel Notes' pp's, Stickers
Freckled Fawn Enamel Dots

Based on the March Freaky Fast Formula from The ScrapRoom Blog. 

Thanks for Looking! 

Merry Christmas

 Photos of sweet little grandson Travis opening his gifts, Christmas 2019. 

I used -
Pinkfresh Studio 'December Days', 'Oh Joy', 'Holiday Vibes' lines
Neat & Tangled Sequins

Based on this March 8th Sketch #412 by Shawn for Sketches in Thyme. 

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Vivid Imagination

 Photo of sweet grandson Kellan who is the reader of our family lately and that is probably why he can spin the tallest tales. (September 2019)

I used - 
Echo Park 'A Perfect Autumn' pp's
American Crafts Puffy Thickers
Freckled Fawn Enamel Dots
Tim Holtz Burlap Stencil
Prima Texture Paste
Daisy D's Journal Tag

This is for the Color Challenge at The ScrapRoom Facebook Group based on the following...

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Tuesday, March 17, 2020

You Are A Champ!

Photos of sweet granddaughter Lucy playing all-star basketball, February 2020. 

I used - 
Paper House 'All Star Basketball' pp's, Stickers
American Crafts Puffy Thickers
Simple Stories Journal Card
Pinkfresh Studio Enamel Dots

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Birthday Girl

Photos of sweet granddaughter Makaylee on her 17th birthday, June 2018. 

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

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Salt Life!


 I cannot get a good photo of a 2-pager together so I scanned them separately. 

Photos of DH and I at Grand Anse Beach at Grenada on our November 2019 Cruise. 

I used - 
KaiserCraft 'Uncharted Waters' pp's, Diecuts
Carta Bella, Echo Park Enamel Dots
American Crafts Cork Thickers
Teresa Collins Journal Tag

{Please disregard the glare on the double page layout. You can see them better separately.}

Based on this March PageMap. 

Thanks for Looking! 

Monday, March 16, 2020

Aquarium Fish Tales

 Photos of grandkids Kaylee and Brady and some of the sealife we saw at the Georgia Aquarium, January 2020.

I used - 
Photoplay 'Fish Tales' pp's, Stickers
Pinkfresh Studio Journal Tag, Puffy Alphas
Cocoa Daisy Stitching Rubons
October Afternoon Alphas

This is for the March Sketch Challenge at Rochelle Spear's Blog based on the following...

This is also for the March Tic Tac Toe Challenge at Scrap With Stacy's Blog. 
I used the bottom row...Tag, Edge Punch, Rubons (stitches).

Thanks for Looking! 

Flying Home

 Photos of DH and I flying back from our November 2019 Cruise. 

I used - 
Ella & Viv Background Paper
Photoplay 'Let's Go' pp's
Am. Crafts Chipboard Thickers
Freckled Fawn Enamel Shapes
Crate, Echo Park Stickers
Carta Bella Chipboard
Making Memories Tag

Based on this Sketch by Aphra Bolyer for the Throwback Sketch Challenge at The ScrapRoom Facebook Group. 

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Sunkissed

 Photos of some of the grandkids at the pool at Cocoa Beach, May 2019. 

I used -
Pinkfresh Studio 'Simple & Sweet' line
American Crafts Puffy Hearts
Doodlebug Sequins

Based on this February PageMap. 

Thanks for Looking! 

Soccer...Just Keep On Kicking

 Photos of sweet grandkids Lucy, Kellan, and Marcus playing soccer. (April 2019)

I used - 
American Crafts 'Dear Lizzy She's Magic' pp's
Echo Park 'Good Day Sunshine' Background Paper
Pinkfresh 'Live More' Puffy Accents
Lawn Fawn 'Snow Day' Green Paper
Paper House Soccer Title Sticker
Tim Holtz 'Bubble' Stencil
Ranger Texture Paste

Based on this PageMap by Becky Fleck. 

Thanks for Looking! 

Sunday, March 15, 2020

Kick It!

Photos of sweet little grandson Evan playing soccer, September 2019. 

I used - 
Pinkfresh Studio 'A Case of the Blahs' pp's, Diecuts, Stickers
The Paper Studio Soccer Ball
American Crafts Thickers
Freckled Fawn Enamel Dots

Thanks for Looking! 

Fire Pit

Photos of DD with her 3 kids Kellan, Lucy, and Marcus at their fire pit, September 2019. 

I used - 
Simple Stories 'Happy Trails' pp's, Stickers
American Crafts Cork Thickers
Neat & Tangled Sequins
Baker's Twine
Misc. Buttons

Thanks for Looking!