Tuesday, October 30, 2012

The Big Prize

Photos of grandkids Sydney and Nate. They won the big Easter basket at the park egg hunt, April 2012.

I used the American Crafts 'Ready Set Go' line. 

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Saturday, October 27, 2012

Love Life and Life Will Love You Back!

Photos of sweet DGD Lucy playing out back, April 2012.

Based on a PageMap.

I used the Bella Blvd. 'Thankful' line. 

This is for Croptober Challenge #18 Apron Strings Blog. I was inspired by the inspiration image to pull out lots of light blues and use the cotton trim. 

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Friday, October 26, 2012

Vampiress

Photos of DGD Kaylee last Halloween.

I used a mix of My Mind's Eye and Echo Park papers.
 
This is for Croptober Challenge #17 over at the Apron Strings Blog, based on the inspiration.
 
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Thursday, October 25, 2012

Decorating Cookies

Photos of DGD Kaylee decorating Christmas cookies, Dec. 2011.
I used the Bella Blvd. 'Thankful' line.

This is for Croptober Challenge #16 over at the Apron Strings Blog, based on the colors of the image below.

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Wednesday, October 24, 2012

It's A Party!

Photos of youngest DGD Lucy's 3rd birthday party, March 2012.

This is for Croptober Challenge #15 over at the Apron Strings Blog, based on the PageMap below.
 
I used the Apron Strings August Kit, the October Afternoon 'Cakewalk' line.

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Monday, October 22, 2012

Birthday Fun at the Jumpy House

A 2-pager for DGD Lucy at the jumpy house for her birthday, March 2012.

Based on a September PageMap.

I used the Jillibean Soup 'Grandma's Lima Bean line, Queen & Co. Diamond Bling, Little Yellow Bicycle Deco. Pins, and Lily Bee and American Crafts Alphas.

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Sunday, October 21, 2012

Mario Trick or Treats

Photos of grandson Nate in his Mario costume, Oct. 2011.

I used the Bella Blvd. 'Thankful' line. 

This is for Croptober Challenge #14 over at the Apron Strings Blog. I was inspired by the colors and theme of the inspiration image.

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Saturday, October 20, 2012

Bat Girl

Photo of DGD Sydney trick or treating, Oct. 2011.

Based on an October PageMap.

This is for Croptober Challenge #13 over at the Apron Strings Blog. I was inspired by the colors of the image as well as using baker's twine and I distressed the paper edges.

I used the My Mind's Eye 'Mischievous' line, American Crafts Chip Alphas, Jillibean Soup Journal Tag, My Mind's Eye and Queen & Co. Brads, We R Washi Tape, and Baker's Twine.
 
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Friday, October 19, 2012

Just Having Fun

Photos of sweet grandson Marcus, July 24th.

Based on a September PageMap.

I used the Jillibean Soup 'Grandma's Lima Bean line.

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Thursday, October 18, 2012

Trick or Treat

Photos of DD Michelle with her sweet kids Lucy and Marcus, Oct. 2011. 

This is for Croptober Challenge #12 over at the Apron Strings Blog. I was inspired by the colors of the image as well as using pumpkins. 


I used the My Mind's Eye 'Mischievous' line. 

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Basic Grey 'Clippings'

I love working with Basic Grey and this line was no exception! Here are 5 layouts I used it on.

Play & Learn
Photos of youngest grandson Kellan, Feb. 2012.

Your Smiling Face
Photo of sweet DGD Kaylee ready for school, Sept. 21st.

Fall Play Day
Photos of some of the grandkids out playing, Nov. 2011.

Rowdy Boyz
Photos of my little sweet grandsons, Nov. 2011. Separately they are the sweetest EVER, but together they become quite rowdy as little boys do.
 
Cousins
Photo of 5 of my sweet grandkids at an outdoor wedding, May 2012.
 
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Wednesday, October 17, 2012

So Very Thankful

Photos of my sweet granddaughters and this page will go in Lucy's album, Nov. 2011. My journaling is a note to Lucy on why I'm so very thankful to have her in our family.

Based on Nuts About Sketches #233.
 
This is for Croptober Challenge #11 over at the Apron Strings Blog. I was inspired by the color combo of the image for my layout using browns, greens, blues.
 
I used the Simple Stories 'Harvest Lane' line.

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Hello Fall!

This is for Croptober Challenge #10 over at the Apron Strings Blog, based on this PageMap.
I used the Simple Stories 'Harvest Lane' line, Making Memories Journal Paper, Baker's Twine, and Recollections Popdots.
 
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Tuesday, October 16, 2012

Echo Park 'Everyday Eclectic'

This was a pretty pastel line to work with! Here are the 4 layouts I used this line on.

 World Travelers
Photos of South Friar's Bay (a black sand beach), St. Kitts, Nov. Cruise.

Love to Travel the Caribbean
A page for my BOM about my love of traveling.
 
Puppy Love
Photos of grandkids Sydney and Nate with their puppy, July 2012.
 
Things I Love
A page for DGD Lucy about her love of cinnamon rolls. She would eat these each and everyday if her Momma let her.

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Sunday, October 14, 2012

Happy Halloween - Pumpkin Carvings

DD Michelle's photos of the pumpkins she carved, Oct. 2011.

Based on a September PageMap.
This is for Croptober Challenge #7 over at the Apron Strings Blog. I was inspired by the pumpkins and colors of the inspiration piece.
I used the My Mind's Eye 'Black Bird' line. 

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The Apple Orchard

Photos of DH with grandson Brady last Fall at the apple orchard.

This is for Croptober Challenge #6 over at the Apron Strings Blog. I was inspired by the outdoors photos and the Fall colors.

I used the Simple Stories 'Harvest Lane' line. 

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Saturday, October 13, 2012

Give Thanks

Photos from our celebration last Thanksgiving.

This is for Croptober Challenge #9 over at the Apron Strings Blog, based on the PageMap plus using stash. My stash items are the Recollections Fall Leaves and the old pumpkin shaped brads.

I used the Bella Blvd. 'Thankful' line.

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Time Together

Photos of sweet DGDs Kaylee and Lucy, Sept.
 
This is for Croptober Challenge #8 over at the Apron Strings blog, based on the colors.
 
I used the Jillibean Soup 'Grandma's Lima Bean line, Doodlebug Alphas, Am. Crafts Alphas and Buttons, Prima Flowers, MME Brad, KI Scribbles, and Baker's Twine.
 
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