Thursday, March 31, 2011

Happy 2nd Birthday!

Photos of youngest DGD Lucy's 2nd Birthday party on Sunday!
This is based on the March 28th sketch by Sassy Lil' Sketches. I used the Apron Strings Feb. kit featuring the Echo Park 'Be Mine' line.
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Trimming the Tree!

Photos of sweet DGD Lucy excited to decorate our tree this Christmas. Using up some kit scraps here featuring Girls' Paperie 'Tinsel & Twig' papers.
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#12 Up To Bat!

Photos of DGD Kaylee playing softball, May 2010.
This is for the Birthday Party #21 Challenge over at the Apron Strings Blog, using 'whatever's out on my scrap table'. I had the My Mind's Eye Kit featuring 'True Blue' pp's still out that I used on the Monday challenge.
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Wednesday, March 30, 2011

Whimsical Wild Animals

Photos of some of the towel animals the maid left for us each day.
Riviera Maya, Mexico - Dec. 2010
This is for the Birthday Party #20 Challenge over at the Apron Strings Blog, creating a whimsical layout in 60 minutes. I used Feb. '11 Apron Strings kit featuring My Mind's Eye 'Alphabet Soup'. This is such a fun line to work with!
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Tuesday, March 29, 2011

Celebrating 4!

Today is grandson Marcus's 4th birthday and he celebrated it with his little sister Lucy's 2nd birthday on Sunday. All the family and especially the little grandkids were able to be there! This is for the Birthday Party Day #19 Challenge over at the Apron Strings Blog, using more than 6 photos. I used 7 (2x2) photos here. I used the 'True Blue Fine and Dandy' line by My Mind's Eye. Based on a Sept '10 sketch by PageMaps.

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Saturday, March 26, 2011

The Building Of A Snowman

Photos from February of DH with grandkids Kaylee and Brady out building a primitive snowman.  This is for the Birthday Party Day #18 Challenge over at the Apron Strings Blog, using something 'regifted' or a swap item. I used the title tag along with the 3 decorative squares underneath it on the left side. I used to be apart of lots of swaps many, many years ago and these items are from my dear friend, Paula. I absolutely love this line by Crate 'Snow Day' which was a part of the Apron Strings January kit. LOVE it!

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Friday, March 25, 2011

Make Everyday Memorable

Photos of DGD Kaylee at softball practice last April 2010. 
This is for the Birthday Party #17 Challenge over at the Apron Strings Blog, incorporating a box or block on my layout. I used a block of photos and basic block background. I used the Bella Blvd. 'Family Dynamix and Sophisticates' lines here.

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Thursday, March 24, 2011

Jingle Bells

Photos of some of the grandkids at the city park for the Christmas Light Show, 2009.  Based on a sketch at What's Scrapping Blog, by Amy. I used the 'Echo Park' Tinsel & Twig' line here.

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Joy

More photos from Mom's Christmas get together. This page will go in DGD Lucy's album. This is for the Birthday Party Day #16 Challenge over at the Apron Strings Blog, using round items. I used the scalloped circle cardstock in the background, a large circle cut from the patterned paper, circle bling on the right side, and a circle tag on the left side.  I used the Echo Park 'Tinsel & Twig' line here. Based on Sketchabilities #43.
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Wednesday, March 23, 2011

Wicked!

Photos of grandkids Sydney and Nate from last Halloween. Aren't they so CUTE!  This is for the Birthday Party Day #15 challenge over at the Apron Strings Blog, using 3+ different patterned papers. I used 5 different ones. I used The Girls' Paperie 'Toil & Trouble' line here plus a few different pp scraps. LOVE that! 
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Tuesday, March 22, 2011

Believe

A page for DGD Sydney's album of a get together last Christmas at Mom's. This is for the Birthday Party Day #14 Challenge over at the Apron Strings Blog, trying something I've never tried on a layout. I've never used 'masking'. I've had this mini mask by Tim Holtz for at least a year and have never given it a try. I used some burgundy ink and a blotter with the flourish mask. This is based on Sketchy Thursdays 3.17 sketch.  I used December kit by Apron Strings featuring Fancy Pants 'Tradition' line.
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Saturday, March 19, 2011

Easter Style!

Photos of DGD Kaylee last Easter.
This is for the Birthday Party Day #13 challenge over at the Apron Strings Blog, using this 2-page sketch by Sketchy Thursdays. I dug into my stash for this line of papers by Pink Paislee 'Pop Fashion'. Also used some We R Memory Keepers Accents.

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Friday, March 18, 2011

Make A Splash!

Photos of DH while in the pool at Punta Cana, August 2009.
For the Birthday Party Day #12 Challenge over at the Apron Strings Blog, using at least 4 pp strips. I used them to frame the page. I used the My Mind's Eye 'Fine and Dandy' line here.

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Spooky Halloween House

Photos of DGD Kaylee making her gingerbread halloween house, Oct. '09.
I used the Girls' Paperie 'Toil & Trouble' line here.
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Thursday, March 17, 2011

Finger Painting

Photos of grandson Marcus finger painting last March. He had a blast with this!
For the Birthday Party Day #11 challenge over at the Apron Strings Blog, using 6 photos. I used scraps of Bella Blvd. 'Family Dynamix' pp's here.
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Wednesday, March 16, 2011

Little Lucy

My youngest granddaughter Lucy is just the most adorable little thing! These were taken on Valentine's day with her 2 little bear beanies and I can tell she's gonna love the camera! LOL I used more of that gorgeous Echo Park 'Be Mine' line.

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Tuesday, March 15, 2011

For the Record

Catching up on photos of DGD Kaylee playing shuffleboard at Cocoa Beach, July 2009.  This is for the Birthday Party Day #10 challenge over at the Apron Strings Blog, using the pictured layout as inspiration. I used the basic layout design and also some stitching and distressing.  I used Echo Park 'For the Record' line here.
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Saturday, March 12, 2011

Loves to Cook!

Photos of DGD Kaylee making Rice Krispie treats. She's really a good helper!
This is for the Birthday Party Day #9 Challenge over at the Apron Strings Blog, using some at an angle. As you can tell I angled each of the photos. I used the February Apron Strings Kit featuring the October Afternoon 'Modern Homemaker' line.

This has been such an amazing scrappy day and loved working with all the Apron Strings challenges!
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Grenada

I often like to scrap some of the postcards we pick up on our trips and here's two we got in Grenada, the Island of Spices. This was such a cool place, so aromatic and interesting. We picked up many different spices and have been trying some new recipes too. This is for the Birthday Party Day #8 Challenge over at the Apron Strings Blog, using a handstitched swirl and then I added pearls and jewels around. I used the Dec. Apron Strings kit here featuring the 'Cosmo Cricket Togetherness' line.
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Happiness at Chuck E. Cheese!

Photos of the grandkids at Chuck E. Cheese for Sydney's 4th Birthday, Nov. 2009.
For the Birthday Party Day #7 Challenge over at the Apron Strings Blog, using at least 3 ribbons. My ribbon strips are on the right page as a banner. Used some Bella Blvd. 'Family Dynamix and Sophisticates' papers here. Based on Sketch #151 by Nuts About Sketches.
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Snow Day!

Photos of grandson Brady with his Aunt Chelle, Jan. 7th.
This is for the Birthday Party Day #6 challenge at the Apron Strings Blog, using a banner. I used My Mind's Eye 'So Sophie' diecut paper with Basic Grey 'Marjolaine' pp scraps.
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Thursday, March 10, 2011

In the Meadow We Can Build A Snowman!

Photo of DGD Kaylee with her little snowman.
She was SO proud! (Dec '09)
This is for the Birthday Party Day #5 challenge over at the Apron Strings Blog, using 13 little brads across as little white snowballs. I used the Fancy Pants 'Hot Chocolate' line here. May have to get some more of this. LOVE it!

Wednesday, March 9, 2011

Scenic Views of Grenada

Photos from our March 2010 cruise. At the port of Grenada we spent a beautiful day at Magazine Beach.
Here's another take on a wonderful PageMap that I used for another album. Used a great Basic Grey line, "Marjolaine" plus the handstitched circle.

Sunday, March 6, 2011

Perfect Fall Day

Photos of DGD Kaylee playing at the city park one beautiful Fall day.
This is for Birthday Party Day #4 Challenge at the Apron Strings Blog, using a special cake recipe.

I used the following for my yummy cake...
Chocolate (Dark Brown CS)
Caramel (Autumn Theme pp)
Buttercream (Buttons)
Fresh Fruit (Paint)

WOW! Did I have a hard time finding Fall themed papers. I found this old stuff that was actually a rak. Really need to stock up on some Autumn goodies!

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Fairy Tales Do Come True...

Yes, this is pregnant DD Michelle expecting her 3rd child and our 7th grandchild. Photo was take on February 14th and little grandson is due in May.
This is for Birthday Party Day #3 Challenge at the Apron Strings Blog, journaling in a way I don't normally journal. I used computer journaling for this and don't remember the last time I did that. I usually write by hand.  I used that wonderful 'Happy Together' line by Fancy Pants here.
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Friday, March 4, 2011

Overlooking Dominica

Photos from our March 2010 cruise, Dominica.
Based on the Feb sketch at The ScrapRoom by Frances.

Snowy Daze!

Photos of grandsons Marcus and Brady having a blast sledding! (Dec. '09)
This is for Birthday Party Day #2 Challenge at the Apron Strings Blog, based on the March sketch by PageMaps. I used some fun Fancy Pants 'Hot Chocolate' goodies. LOVE this line!

Thursday, March 3, 2011

Life Is Good!

Photos from our day at Barefoot Landing at Myrtle Beach, July 2010.
Based on Sketch #144 at Nuts About Sketches.
I used a mix of Crate and Echo Park goodies here!

Wednesday, March 2, 2011

In the Tent

Photo of 3 of the grandkids playing in this tent we put up for them to play in, April 2010.
For the Birthday Party Day #1 Challenge at the Apron Strings Blog, using ribbon. I used the ribbon to frame my photo. I used the Apron Strings December kit using the Cosmo Cricket 'Togetherness' line. Based on Sketch #106 by The Scrappiest.

A Fantastic Sledding Day!

Photos of DGD Kaylee with her Aunt Chelle out sledding, Dec. 2009.
Based on a wonderful 2-page sketch by PageMaps!
I used the Basic Grey 'Jovial' line here.
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