Football

Photos of my husband with his older brother in 1971. He has always loved playing football since he was very young.

 

I used older stash -
Crate 'School Spirit and Restoration' pp's, banner
Tim Holtz Grungeboard Arrow
Simple Stories Journal Tag
American Crafts Chip Alphas
Doodlebug Brads

 

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Jumpy Fun

Photos of grandson Nate having a good time at his cousins' party last March.

 

I used -
Fancy Pants 'The Good Life' pp's, banners
October Afternoon Buttons
American Crafts Foam Alphas
Maya Road Chipboard Hand
7 Gypsies Journal Tags
Doodlebug Brads
Baker's Twine
Misc. Ribbon, Star

 

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Trick or Treat

Photos of my DD's with their kids on Halloween 2012.

 

I used -
October Afternoon 'Witch Hazel' pp's, Chipboard Accents, Tidbits, Journal Tag, Buttons
Baker's Twine

 

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Happy Holidays

Family photos from Christmas 2012.

 

I used -
Jillibean Soup 'Winter Tortellini' pp's, diecuts
Petaloo Flowers/Leaves
Heidi Swapp Bling
Misc. Ribbon, Pearls, Doily

 

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Congrats Card

 

I made this card using scraps from previous layouts.

 

This is for the Love Your Stash #13 Challenge, at the Apron Strings blog. I tend to collect twine and I always feel like I need alittle of every shade. I also have a weakness for buttons and have jars and jars of them but still keep buying them!

The prompt was use that embellishment or embellishments you tend to collect too much of.

 

I used -
October Afternoon 'Witch Hazel' background pp
Pink Paislee, Basic Grey, and Crate pp scraps
Making Memories Tiny Alphas
Baker's Twine
Misc. Button

 

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All You Need is Love Sweet Love

Photo of some of my sweet grandkids from last Spring.

 

I used -
Crate 'Fourteen' pp's, Stitched Label
Maya Road Chipboard Word, Deco. Pin, Tickets
Prima Ribbon Trim
Baker's Twine
Shimmerz Paint
Glossy Accents

 

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Hard Working

Photos of Brad cutting down a big tree in our front yard last Spring.

 

This is for Love Your Stash #12 Challenge, at the Apron Strings Blog.

The prompt was find photos that, for whatever reason, you keep bypassing and mix them up with one of your more recent kits.  I keep passing up these photos from last March because I really wasn't sure what papers to use with them. Lori made it easy on my by suggesting using a recent kit. I used the January Apron Strings Kit.

 

I used -
October Afternoon 'Woodland Park' pp's, Tidbits, Alphas, Buttons, Journal Tag, Butterflies
Tim Holtz Paper Clip
My Mind's Eye Washi Tape
Baker's Twine

 

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Wish of A Lifetime

Photos of Brad and I, Riviera Maya Mexico, Sept 2012.

 



I used -
My Mind's Eye 'Indie Chic Citron' pp's, Buttons, Brads
October Afternoon Alphas
Webster's Pages Fabric Ticket
Making Memories Journal Paper
Prima Butterflies, 'Rusty Keys' Ink
Studio Calico Wood Camera, People
Baker's Twine

 

 

Season's Greetings

Photos of the grandkids on Christmas. This will go in grandson Brady's album.

 

This is for the Love Your Stash #11 Challenge,  at the Apron String Blog.

The prompt is to dig out some of those lengths of ribbon.

 

I used Apron Strings Jan. Kit -
Jillibean Soup 'Winter Tortellini' pp's, Title Tag
Maya Road, Little Yellow Bicycle Deco. Pins
Studio Calico Frame
October Afternoon Alphas
Collage Press Journal Paper
Misc. Pearls, Doily, Ribbons

 

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Macaws

Photos of the Macaws at the Brevard Zoo in Florida, June 2012.

 

I used -
Basic Grey 'Kissing Booth' pp's, banner
My Mind's Eye Journal Tag, Brad, Deco Pin (pink)
Prima Flowers
LYB Deco Pin (yellow)
Webster's Pages Fabric Ticket, Deco Pin (blue)
Studio Calico Wood Birds
Jillibean Soup Alphas

 

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I {Heart} Snow!

Photos of sweet DGD Kaylee making a snow angel, Feb. 2012.

 

I used a wonderful snowy line.
Carta Bella 'Winter Fun' pp's
Studio Calico Wooden Snowflakes
Little Yellow Bicycle Alphas, Chip Girl
SEI 'Teal' Ink
Mister Huey's 'White' Mist
Tattered Angels 'Caribbean' Glimmer Mist
Misc. Ribbon, Doily

 

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Greatest Kind of Love

Photo of 3 of my sweet grandkids from last Valentine's.

I used -
Crate 'Fourteen' pp's, stitched label

Basic Grey, October Afternoon Alphas

Jenni Bowlin Vintage Button

My Mind's Eye Brads, Heart Pins

Making Memories Photo turn

Glitz Transparencies

Prima Flowers, Journal Stamp

Baker's Twine

Misc. Canvas Banner

 

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Life of the Party

Photos of grandson Marcus for his 5th birthday, March 2012.

 

Based on a PageMap.

 



I used -
Simple Stories 'Happy Day' pp's, diecuts, Journal Tag
KI Memories Acrylic '5'
Basic Grey Flags
Baker's Twine
Misc. Buttons

 

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Your Smiling Face

Photos of oldest grandson Brady enjoying this circle swing, April 2012.

 

I used -
October Afternoon 'Woodland Park' pp's, Journal Tag, Alphas, Buttons
Little Yellow Bicycle, Webster's Pages Deco. Pins
My Mind's Eye Brads
Prima Flowers, Pearls
Baker's Twine
Misc. Ribbon

 

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Peanut Love

Photo of us playing cards with extended family, Jan. 2001. It's a game called 'Peanut'. The glare is actually on the photo, not my layout.

 



I used -
Lily Bee 'Autumn Spice' pp's
Little Yellow Bicycle Journal Tag, Deco Pins
Doodlebug, We R Memory Keepers Brads
Prima Flowers

 

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Walking in a Winter Wonderland

Photos of our kitty and snow, Dec. 22nd.

 

I used Apron Strings Dec. Kit -
Crate 'Sleigh Ride' pp's, title and journal tag
October Afternoon Buttons
Maya Road Chipboard Snowflake
EK Success Fastenater
Misc. Accents, Ribbon

 

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Fall Happiness

Photos of 3 of my sweet grandkids playing in the Fall leaves, Oct. 2012.

Based on Sketch Inspiration #351.

 

I used Apron Strings Nov. Kit -
Jillibean Soup 'Country Pumpkin Chowder' pp's
Little Yellow Bicycle Journal Tag, Calendar, Leaf
October Afternoon Tiny Alphas
Maya Road Chipboard Tree
Misc. Brads, Button

 

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Sweetness

Photo of our Valentine's sugar cookies. They're a family tradition we have for most holidays.

 

This is for "Love Your Stash" Challenges #8 and #9.

The prompts are.... dig out your oldest "lovey-themed" papers and use them

---use your naked chipboard.  

 

I used -
Pink Paislee 'Pop Fashion' pp's
October Afternoon Alphas, Journal Tags, Tidbits
Bo Bunny 'Cherry' Charm
Maya Road Chipboard Heart
My Mind's Eye Brads, Washi Tape
Baker's Twine

 

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Our Scary Bunch

Photo of all the grandkids in their Halloween costumes.

 

This is for the Love Your Stash Day #7, at the Apron Strings Blog.

The prompt was to "dig out some of your random sheets of paper and pair them up with other random sheets.

 

I used October Afternoon 'Witch Hazel' background paper along with strips from My Mind's Eye and Imaginisce.

 

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Our Journey In Flight

Photos of DH & I returning from our 10-day Caribbean cruise, Nov. 2011.

 

I used -
October Afternoon 'Boarding Pass' pp's, Buttons
My Mind's Eye Brads, Diecuts
Pink Paislee Journal Tag
Studio Calico Wooden Accents
Simple Stories Tickets

 

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You're One In A Million

Photos of youngest grandson Kellan from last April.

 

This is for Love Your Stash Day #6,  at the Apron Strings Blog.

The prompt was to use bling. I used Rhinestone Brads, Glittered Layered Sticker Accents.

 

I used -
My Mind's Eye 'Lost & Found 3 Oliver' pp's, layered stickers, Rhinestone Brads
7 Gypsies Ticket
Little Yellow Bicycle Deco. Pins
American Crafts Ric Rac
Tim Holtz Mini Paper Clips
Baker's Twine
Misc. Shipping Tag

 

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Fabulous Fun

Photos of grandkids Marcus and Lucy, Jan. 2012.

 

I used -
Pink Paislee 'Portfolio' pp's, diecuts, Journal Tag
Studio Calico Frame, Potty People
My Mind's Eye Brads
Prima Wooden Button
Baker's Twine
Misc. Washi Tape, Wordy Brads
EK Success Fastenater

 

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Fancy Pants 'The Good Life'

Here are a few of the layouts I scrapped with the wonderful Fancy Pants line.

 

The Good Life

Photos of sweet grandson Brady playing out back at the playground, July 2012.

 

I See You!

Photos of my grandsons being silly peeking through the door, Feb. 2012.

Fun Play Day

Photos of sweet grandson Brady in the jumpy house for his back-to-school celebration, Aug 2012.

 

The Good Life

Photos of my little grandson Kellan trying to play with his brother and cousin. They aren't crazy that he's right in the middle of their car pile, January. 2012.

 

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Ramblin' Roses

Photos of our heirloom roses along with sweet grandson Brady, May 2012.

 

I used the Carta Bella 'Traditions' line.

 

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Winter Swing

Photo of silly granddaughter Kaylee trying the circle swing in the snow, Dec. 2012.

 

Based on a December PageMap.

 



I used -
Little Yellow Bicycle 'Winter Twig' pp's, chipboard diecuts, journal tag
October Afternoon Tiny Alphas
Mambi Snowflakes
Tattered Angels Glimmer Mist 'Caribbean'
Baker's Twine

 

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Family Joy

An older photo of all the Deaton grandkids. I have 3 in there.

 

This is for the Love Your Stash Day #4,  over at the Apron Strings blog.

The prompt today was "find a product that's more technique - I think of glittering as a technique".  I inked the chipboard 'Joy' word and then put Shimmerz Paint on it, and the Glossy Accents'. Also, used Crystal Stickles on the layered flower with the deco. pins.

 

I used -  
Pebbles 'Seen & Noted' pp's, Journal Card
Basic Grey 'Serendipity' Canvas Trim
Little Yellow Bicycle Deco. Pins
October Afternoon Tiny Alphas
Maya Road Chipboard 'Joy'
Making Memories Metal Clip
Baker's Twine 'Stone Gray'
Prima Black & Red Inks
Shimmerz Paint
Glossy Accents

Crystal Stickles

 

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A few Cruise Layouts

A few more layouts of our November 2011 Cruise.

 

Cruzin' Along

 

I used -
Pink Paislee 'Portfolio' gold pp
Fancy Pants 'The Good Life' Polka Dot pp
Creative Imaginations Flower Diecut paper
Prima Crochet Flower
Petaloo Black Flowers
My Mind's Eye Brad, Deco. Pin
Studio Calico Wooden Boats
Doodlebug, October Afternoon Alphas

 

Docking at Antigua

 

I used -
Simple Stories 'Destinations' pp's, Journal Tag, diecuts
Doodlebug, American Crafts Alphas
Studio Calico Wooden Accents
My Mind's Eye Brads
Prima Flowers

 

Long Bay Beach, Antigua

 

I used -
Pink Paislee 'Portfolio' pp's, diecuts, Journal Tag
American Crafts Foam Alphas
October Afternoon Tiny Alphas
My Mind's Eye Brads
Baker's Twine

 

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Walking in a Winter Wonderland

Photos of our kitty and snow, Dec. 22nd.

 

This is for the Love Your Stash Day #3, over at the Apron Strings Blog.

The prompt was "select and use an older tool".  I used my EK Success Fastenater on the Title tag.

 

I used Apron Strings Dec. Kit -
Crate 'Sleigh Ride' pp's, title and journal tag
October Afternoon Buttons
Maya Road Chipboard Snowflake
EK Success Fastenater

 

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2nd Formal

Photos from our 2nd formal night on our November 2011 Cruise and this completes this Cruise Album.

 

This is for the Love Your Stash Day #2  over at the Apron Strings Blog .

The prompt was to use my oldest embellishments with my newest papers. I dug out some Making Memories Metal flowers and ribbon charm, tiny blue charm, and a white button I had cut off a blouse awhile ago.

 

Based on a PageMap from the Apron Strings January Newsletter.

 

I used -
Pebbles 'Seen & Noted' pp's, diecuts, Tag
Making Memories Metal Flower, Ribbon Charm
Little Yellow Bicycle Deco. Pins
American Crafts Foam Alphas
My Mind's Eye Journal Tag
Basic Grey Flags
Baker's Twine

 

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Turkey Time

A 2-pager for sweet DGD Sydney from Thanksgiving 2012.

 

This is for the "Love Your Stash Day 1" over at the Apron Strings Blog.

The prompt was to "grab an item I've been passing over for awhile and use it".

I've had these LYB 'Hello Fall' papers for a year or two. The paper said 2011.

 

I used -
Little Yellow Bicycle 'Hello Fall' pp's
Doodlebug, Am. Crafts Alphas
Little Yellow Bicycle Journal Tag
LilyBee Index Card, Diecut
Basic Grey Bling Owl
Baker's Twine

 

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Lily Bee 'Autumn Spice'

Here's a couple of the layouts I scrapped using the Lily Bee 'Autumn Spice' line.

 

The Piggy Race

Photos of grandson Marcus watching the little piggy race at the Fall festival.

This is a lift of my 'Sounds of the Season' layout.

 

We Are Family

A 2-pager for little DGD Lucy from Thanksgiving 2012.

 

I used BackPorch Memories Nov. Kit -
LilyBee 'Autumn Spice' pp's, Index Cards

 

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Book of Me!

I'm trying to scrap a few pages for my Book of Me along with doing a few pages for my husband's album too. These are really old photos.

 

Christmas Memories

 

Photo of me at Christmas many years ago.

 

I used -
Fancy Pants 'Home For Christmas' pp's, alphas
October Afternoon 'Make it Merry' Music paper, Tidbits, Journal Card
Studio Calico Wooden Trees
Tim Holtz Tiny Paper Clip
My Mind's Eye Washi Tape, Brads
Prima Bling
Misc. Cotton Lace Trim

 

 

Sledding

 

Photos of DH and his siblings when they were little.

 

Based on Nuts About Sketches #249.

 

I used -
Bo Bunny 'Snowfall' pp's
American Crafts Glitter Alphas
Little Yellow Bicycle Journal Tag, Chip Accent
Maya Road Kraft Snowflakes
Doodlebug Brads
Stickles, Crystal
Baker's Twine

 

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Holiday Traditions

Photo of grandkids Marcus and Lucy with their goodies for Santa, Dec. 2012.

 

I used -
Teresa Collins 'Christmas Cottage' pp's, flashcards, diecuts
Little Yellow Bicycle Journal Tag
Maya Road Kraft Tickets
October Afternoon Buttons
Baker's Twine

 

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You & Me

Photo of DD Michelle with her youngest son Kellan, April 2012.

 

I used -
Carta Bella 'Traditions' pp's
Studio Calico Frame, Wooden Camera
My Mind's Eye Brads, Deco Pins, Button
Basic Grey Woven Label
Maya Road Kraft Ticket
Glitz Transparency
Baker's Twine
Prima Flowers
Misc. Heart Doily

 

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Winter Wonderland

Photos of our gorgeous snow on December 29th.

 

I used -
Carta Bella 'Winter Fun' pp's
American Crafts Clear Buttons
Little Yellow Bicycle Journal Tag
Doodlebug Alphas
Maya Road Snowflake
Studio Calico Wooden Trees, Huey Bubbles Mask
Baker's Twine
Stickles, Crystal
Tattered Angels Glimmer Mist, Caribbean

 

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Live, Laugh, Love

Photos at Long Bay Beach, Antigua November 2011 Cruise.

 

I used -
Fancy Pants 'Hopscotch' pp's, banners, buttons
My Mind's Eye Buttons, Decorative Pins
Prima Flowers
Baker's Twine

Christmas Ornaments

Photos of DGD Kaylee painting some ceramic ornaments, Dec. 2012.

 

Based on a January sketch at the Basic Grey Blog.

 

I used Apron Strings Dec. Kit -
Crate 'Sleigh Ride' green background paper
My Mind's Eye 'Winter Wonderland' striped paper, chipboard houses, brad, Pins
Little Yellow Bicycle Journal Tag
October Afternoon Tiny Alphas
Misc. Ribbon, Jewels, Tag

 

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