I Heart Easter! with We R

Photos of my grandkids from last Easter.

 

This is for March Madness Day #18, at the Apron Strings blog.

I was inspired by the image to scrap some Easter photos, use egg accents, and used some Washi Tape at the top.

 

I used -
We R Memory Keepers 'For the Record' pp's, diecuts
American Crafts Stitched Chip Alphas
Kaiser Rhinestones
MME Teal Washi Tape
Prima Branch Bark Ink
Bella Blvd. Eggs and Chick

 

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1st Lost Tooth with Bo Bunny

Photo of grandson Brady with his first lost tooth last May.

 

This is for March Madness Day #16, at the Apron Strings Blog based on the Pagemap below.

 

I used -
Bo Bunny 'Momma Razzi 2' pp's
October Afternoon Alphas, Tidbit
Maya Road Kraft Tickets
Prima Brads, Journal Stamp
Basic Grey Flag
Baker's Twine
Misc. Shipping Tag, Buttons

 

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Family Changes

Left photo of me with DGD Kaylee, June 2001.
Right photo of grandkids Kaylee and Kellan, Dec. 2012.

 



Journaling says....
My 7 grandkids are such a blessing to my life! Looking back at the last 12 yrs. since holding my first granddaughter Kaylee and remembering all those special feelings. Now seeing her growing up and helping with our youngest grandson Kellan whom she adores fills my heart with joy. Our family life has changed in so many ways and I feel so blessed to have all these little precious ones in our lives.

 

This is for March Madness Day #19, at the Apron Strings Blog using the 'recipe'.

 

I used -
My Mind's Eye 'Remarkable' pp's, Diecut
October Afternoon Mini Market Alphas
Little Yellow Bicycle Stick Pin
LilyBee Index Journaling Cards
Prima 'Key To My Heart' Brad, Wooden Buttons
Baker's Twine

 

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Water Battle!

Photos of my grandkids having a water battle last May.

 

This is March Madness Day #11, at the Apron Strings Blog based on this PageMap.

 

I also combined it with March Madness Day #17, based on the Color Image.

 

I used -
Bazzill 'Ambrosia' pp's, Journal Card
October Afternoon Sticky Keys Alphas
Little Yellow Bicycle Stick Pin
Maya Road Butterfly Stick Pin
Prima Brads, Wooden Buttons, Teal Ink
Tattered Angels Glimmer Mist 'Caribbean Blue'
We R Memory Keepers Canvas Button
Baker's Twine

 

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Ho Ho Ho!

Photos of my sweet granddaughters on Christmas.

 

I used -
Basic Grey 'Aspen Frost' pp's, banners, diecuts
My Mind's Eye 'All is Bright' Brads
American Crafts Foam Alphas
Little Yellow Bicycle Journal Tag
Teresa Collins Bling
Baker's Twine

 

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Happy Easter

Photos of grandson Marcus from last Easter.
Left the journaling for his Momma.

 

Based on a March PageMap.

 

I used -
Echo Park 'All About A Boy' pp's, Journal Tag
October Afternoon Alphas
Studio Calico Wood Chick
Bazzill Half the Edge
Baker's Twine
Misc. Brads and Buttons, Chip Arrow

 

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You & I with We R Memory Keepers

Photos of grandkids Sydney and Nate from last Easter.

 

This is for March Madness #15, at the Apron Strings Blog using distressing. I distressed the edges of the paper with a tool and then inked all the edges like I usually do.

 

I used -
We R Memory Keepers 'For The Record' pp's, Embossed Stickers
Kaiser Rhinestones
Recollections Popdots
Prima Dark Bark Ink, Butterflies
Heidi Swapp Distressor Tool

 

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American Crafts 'Lucky Charm'

Here are a couple more layouts I used the American Crafts 'Lucky Charm' line on.

 

Love My Baby

 

Photos of youngest DGD Lucy with her baby doll last Oct.

 

Based on a January PageMap.

 

I used -
American Crafts 'Lucky Charm' pp's, Chip Accents, Glitter Chip Alphas, Diecut Card
Prima Wooden Buttons
My Mind's Eye Journal Tag, Brad
Doodlebug Washi Tape
Baker's Twine

 

This Is My Happy Place 

 

Recent photo of my scraproom.

 

I used -
American Crafts 'Lucky Charm' pp's, Chip Accents & Title
Little Yellow Bicycle Stick Pins, Wooden Button
Tattered Angels Glimmer Mist 'Cherry Limeade'
Prima Flowers, Brads
Tim Holtz Mini Clip
Baker's Twine

 

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Bike Buddies with LYB

Photo of my grandsons out biking together recently.

 

This is based on Sketches In Thyme #105.

 

I used -
Little Yellow Bicycle 'Just Because' pp's
Echo Park Title Tag, Stickers
October Afternoon Alphas, Washi Tape
Prima 'Life' Brads
Studio Calico Wood Bicycles
Simple Stories Bicycle Sticker
Misc. Kraft Tag
Baker's Twine

 

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Love To See You Smile with MME

Photo of DGD Sydney at a pageant, June 2012.
Left the journaling for her Momma.

 

I used -
My Mind's Eye 'Notable' pp's, Title Tag, Journal Tag, Stick Pin, Brads, Diecuts, Enamel Dots
Tattered Angels Bingo Card
October Afternoon Alphas
Maya Road Clear Clocks/Hands
Tim Holtz Mini Clip
Basic Grey Flag
Baker's Twine

 

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Hello with Pebbles Family Ties

Photo of the parrots we saw at the Brevard Zoo, June 2012.
We tried to get them to talk but they mostly said "Hello". LOL

 

This is for March Madness Challenge #13, at the Apron Strings blog.

I was inspired by the spring colors of the image shown.

 

I used -
Pebbles 'Family Ties' pp's
October Afternoon Tidbits, Buttons
Studio Calico Wood Birds
Basic Grey Flag
Baker's Twine
Am. Crafts Precision Pen

 

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My Basket

Photos of youngest DGD Lucy from last Easter.
Left the journaling for her Momma.

 

This is for March Madness Challenge #12, at the Apron Strings Blog based on the image which is greens and purple.

 

I used Apron Strings March Kit -
Authentique 'Spring' pp's
October Afternoon, Am. Crafts Felt Alphas
Studio Calico Wood Chicks
Petaloo Flowers
Maya Road, Webster's Pages Stick Pins
Misc. Ribbon
Tattered Angels Glimmer Mist 'Caribbean' and 'Honey Dew'

 

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So Lucky!

Photos of DGD Kaylee and the goodie bags we made for her cousins for St. Patrick's Day last year.

 

I combined 2 of the March Madness Challenges over at the Apron Strings blog.

 

Challenge #10 using punches. I used a large scallop, notebook edge, and crest edge punches.

 

Challenge #14 using a recipe....

Current Kit - Echo Park March Kit
3 CS - green, yellow, black
4 patterned papers
Chipboard wand
Alphas
Round Embellies...buttons

 

I used -

American Crafts 'Soho Garden' pp's, Journal Tag, Corrugated Alphas
October Afternoon Alphas, Buttons
Fancy Pants Chipboard Wand
Baker's Twine

 

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Beach Beauty

Photos of my oldest DGD Kaylee at Cocoa Beach last June.

 

This is for March Madness Day #7, over at the Apron Strings blog, using pinks and greens.

 

I used -
Fancy Pants 'Beach Babe' pp's, chipboard accents, sticker
October Afternoon Alphas
Little Yellow Bicycle Journal Tag
Prima Brads
Jo-Ann's Photo turn
Baker's Twine

 

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Everyday Life Matters

Photos of youngest DGD Lucy playing out back last April.

 

I used -
Echo Park 'Photo Freedom' pp's, Title, Journal Tag, Stickers
My Mind's Eye Chipboard Flower, Leaves, Heart
My Mind's Eye, October Afternoon, Queen & Co. Washi Tape
Prima 'Life Time' Brads
Webster's Pages Butterfly Stick Pin
Baker's Twine

 

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My New Blue Bike!

Photos of DGD Sydney with her new bike last Easter.

 

I used -
Little Yellow Bicycle 'Just Because' pp's, Journal Tag, Stick Pins, Clear Cuts
October Afternoon Alphas
Prima 'Life' Brads
Tattered Angels Glimmer Mist 'Scarlet'
Studio Calico Wood Bicycle
Baker's Twine

 

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Lovely Colored Eggs

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A 2-pager about DGD Kaylee coloring eggs last Easter. I'll add journaling to the vertical pink strip.

 

Based on an August PageMap.

 

I used -
American Crafts 'Lucky Charm' pp's, Chip Accents, Corrugated Alphas, Ric Rak
October Afternoon Mini-Market Alphas
Doodlebug Brads
Studio Calico Frames
Little Yellow Bicycle Wooden Buttons
Heidi Swapp Bling
Baker's Twine

 

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A Love For All Seasons

Photo of my in-laws on their 50th Anniversary about 5 yrs. ago.

 

This is for the March Madness Day #5 Challenge, at the Apron Strings blog, using masking.

 

I used -
My Mind's Eye 'Follow Your Heart Be Happy' pp's
Maya Road Kraft Tickets, Chipboard Word
Prima Flower, Butterflies, Brads
October Afternoon Alphas
Inque Cotton Trim
Little Yellow Bicycle Stick Pin
Tim Holtz Trinket Pin
Royal Lace Doily
Tattered Angels Glimmer Mist 'Caribbean Blue'
Baker's Twine

 

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Kellan's First Easter

Photos of sweet grandson Kellan from last Easter.

 

 

The is for March Madness Day #6 Challenge, at the Apron Strings Blog, based on the PageMap below.

 

 

I used -
Little Yellow Bicycle 'Just Because' pp's, Journal Tag, Stick Pins, Canvas Accents
October Afternoon Alphas, American Crafts Alphas
My Mind's Eye Washi Tape
Prima 'Life' Brads
Studio Calico Wood Chicks
Baker's Twine

 

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Up On Top

Photos of DGD Kaylee at the park, August 2012.

Love, Love, Love this Carta Bella line!

The is for March Madness Day #8, at the Apron Strings blog.
The image speaks all things bright and girly! Lots of pink with touches of white and green.
 

I used Apron Strings Feb. Kit -
Carta Bella 'Alphabet Junction' pp's, Journal Tag
October Afternoon Buttons
Doodlebug Jack & Jill Alphas, Brads
Basic Grey Flag
Baker's Twine

 

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My Mind's Eye 'Lost & Found 3 Oliver'

Here are a couple more layouts I scrapped with this pretty boyish MME line.

 

Sword Fight!

Photos of my grandsons trying to sword fight on the trampoline with paper rolls. They are little dare devils.

 

Based on Nuts About Sketches #250.

 

Captain of the Ship

Photos of sweet little grandson Kellan from last May.

 

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Sweet Boy!

Photos of grandson Marcus finding his Easter Eggs.

 

This is for March Madness Day #4, at the Apron Strings Blog using the 'recipe'.

 

Based on a very cool sketch at Sketches In Thyme #104. 

 

I used -
My Mind's Eye 'Notable' pp's, Title Tag, Journal Tag, Washi Tape, Stick Pins
Rusty Pickle Buttons
We R Orange Twine
Making Memories Orange Paint, Ribbon
Prima Dark Bark Ink

 

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Remember This Day

Photos of DGD Kaylee at the bouncy house for her cousins' birthday party last March.

 

This is for March Madness Day #3 Challenge,  at the Apron Strings Blog. I was inspired by the image to use jewels on the banner strips.

 

I used -
My Mind's Eye 'Notable' pp's, Title Tag, Journal Tag, Stick Pin, Brads, Diecuts, Enamel Dots
Teresa Collins Jewels
Baker's Twine
Prima Dark Bark Ink

 

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The Hunt is On!

Photo of some of my grandkids anxiously waiting to start hunting the Easter Eggs.

 

This is for the March Madness Day #2 Challenge, at the Apron Strings blog based on the color inspiration below.

 

 

I used -
American Crafts 'Lucky Charm' pp's, Buttons, Corrugated Alphas, Chip Accents
October Afternoon Mini-Market Alphas
Prima Black Ink

 

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Easter 2012

Photos of grandson Marcus opening his Easter basket.

 

Based on Valerie Salmon Sketch #154.

 

I used BackPorch Memories Jan. Kit -
My Mind's Eye 'Lost & Found 3 Oliver' pp's, Layered Stickers, Button, Washi Tape
October Afternoon Alphas
May Arts Burlap String
Studio Calico Wood Chicks
Tim Holtz Mini Clip
Maya Road Stick Pins
Baker's Twine

 

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Loves to Dance!

Photos of my granddaughters dancing at my niece's wedding reception, May 2012.

 

I used BackPorch Memories Jan. Kit -
Crate 'Fourteen' pp's
Making Memories, Pink Paislee Alphas
Maya Road Kraft Envie
American Crafts Buttons
Basic Grey 'True Love' Woven Label
Baker's Twine

 

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A Day To Remember

Photo of DD with her 3 little ones at the bouncey house for the 2 oldest ones birthday party last March.

 

This is for the March Madness Day #1 challenge, at the Apron Strings blog based on this PageMap.

 

 

I used -
October Afternoon 'Midway' pp's, Buttons, Tidbits
Studio Calico Frame
Tim Holtz Mini Clip
Basic Grey Flag
Kaiser Pearls
Baker's Twine

 

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Climb High!

Photos of grandson Brady at the park, Aug. 2012.

 

I used Apron Strings Feb. Kit -
Carta Bella 'Alphabet Junction' pp's, Journal Tag
Basic Grey 'Serendipity' Border Trim
Basic Grey 'Hey You' Flag
Am. Crafts Foam Alphas
My Mind's Eye Brads
Baker's Twine

 

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Good Times

Photos of grandkids Kaylee, Brady, and Marcus at the park, Aug. 2012.

 

I used Apron Strings Feb. Kit -
Carta Bella 'Alphabet Junction' pp's, Journal Tag
Studio Calico Potty People
My Mind's Eye Brad
Prima Flowers
Baker's Twine
Martha Stewart Border Punch
Machine Stitching

 

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Isn't She Lovely

Photo of my sweet oldest granddaughter Kaylee, Sept. 2012.

 

I used -
My Mind's Eye 'Miss Caroline' pp's, Title Tag
Prima Flowers, Pearls Bling, Journal Stamp, Inks
Studio Calico Wooden Camera, Frame
Am. Crafts Precision Pen (brown)
Basic Grey 'Hey You' Flag
Making Memories Ribbon
Maya Road Deco. Pins
Baker's Twine

 

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Family Good Times

Photos of DS with his family on Christmas Day 2012.

 

I used -
Fancy Pants 'Home for Christmas' pp's, Layered Sticker Accent, Diecut Strip
Teresa Collins Gems, Flashcard Title, Hexagon Journal Tag
My Mind's Eye Brads
Misc. Ribbon

 

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French Onion Soup

oh yummy! I love having this soup about once a month no matter in the Winter or in the Summer.

 

This is for the last Love Your Stash Challenge, at the Apron Strings blog.

The prompt was to dig into your stash, go as far back as you can, and pull out your oldest kit and combine it with something new.  

 

I didn't have any OLD kits left so I used some older stash along with some newer embellies. 7 Gypsies paper said 2005. The KI Memories Transparency also says 2005. WOO!

7 Gypsies paper scraps, diecut stickers
KI Memories Flower Transparency
Glitz Chevron Washi Tape
Studio Calico Frame
Maya Road Deco. Pin
Prima Flowers
Baker's Twine

 

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Fun Day at Chuck E. Cheese

Photos of youngest grandson Kellan last April.

 

This is for Love Your Stash Day #18 Challenge,  at the Apron Strings Blog.

The prompt was to Dig into your metal and get some on your next layout.

 

Based on a February PageMap.

 

I used lots of metal -
October Afternoon 'Midway' pp's, Button, Tidbits, Sticky Key Alphas
Doodlebug, Making Memories Alphas
Echo Park This & That Brad Accent
K&Co. Wordy Brads
Tim Holtz Memo Pins, Mini Clip
Prima Teal Damask Ink
Kaiser Pearls
Baker's Twine

 

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Family Christmas

Photos from our family get together, Christmas 2012.

 

Based on a PageMap.

 

I used -
Fancy Pants 'Home for Christmas' pp's, Chipboard Tree, Buttons
Jillibean Soup Alphas
Doodlebug Brads
Maya Road Tickets
Baker's Twine
Misc. Ribbon

 

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Precious

Photo of my sweet youngest DGD Lucy from last April.

 

Based on a February PageMap.

 

This is for the Love Your Stash Day #17 Challenge,  at the Apron Strings blog.
The prompt was to Dig out three coordinating patterned papers to use on your card, layout or other paper project.

 

I used -
Crate 'Fourteen' pp's, Stitched Label
Am. Crafts Foam Alphas
Studio Calico Potty People, Frame
Basic Grey 'True Love' Woven Label
Basic Grey 'Serendipity' Border Trim, Flag
Doodlebug Washi Tape
Little Yellow Bicycle Deco. Pins
Prima Flowers
Baker's Twine

 

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Best Day Ever

Photos of grandson Brady at his cousins' birthday party last March.

 

This is for the Love Your Stash Day #16 Challenge, at the Apron Strings Blog.

The prompt was to round up some of whatever papers you collect too much of  and use them.

 

I tend to collect and use alot of Basic Grey papers.  LOVE them!
I used - Basic Grey 'Plumeria' pp's, 'Hey You' Flag
October Afternoon 'Midway' Ticket Strip, Buttons, Tidbits
Studio Calico Wood Camera
Baker's Twine

 

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