Fun In The Sunshine

Photos of DGD Kaylee going down the pool slide, June 23rd.

 

I used -
Crate 'The Pier' pp's, Diecuts, Sequins, Journal Tag
Jillibean Soup Kraft Hexagon Placemat
Doodlebug Washi Tape
Prima Brads, Black Ink

 

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Brown-Eyed Girl

Photos of my sweet little DGD Lucy from December.

 

I used -
My Mind's Eye 'Collectable Unforgettable' pp's, Brad, Wooden Button
Prima Flowers, Wooden Buttons
Doodlebug, October Afternoon Alphas
Webster's Pages Butterfly Stick Pin
Teresa Collins Pearls
Baker's Twine, Stone Gray
Tattered Angels Glimmer Mist, Caribbean Blue
Misc. Lace

 

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Blizzard Beach

Photos of sweet DGD Sydney enjoying Disney's Blizzard Beach last June.
Left the journaling for DIL since these are her photos.

 

I used -
Carta Bella 'Beach Boardwalk' pp's
October Afternoon Sticky Keys Alphas
My Mind's Eye, Love My Tapes Washi Tape
Prima Wishes & Dreams Journal Tag
Crystal Stickles
Prima Flowers, Brad
Baker's Twine

 

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Journey

Photos from our Mexico trip, Oct. 2012.

 

This is for the Friday Challenge, at the Apron Strings Blog.

For the July Cookout these are my favorite summer beverages and ingredients...

•Lemonade - Striped patterned paper
•Limeade - Rhinestone Shape
•Sweet Tea - Tickets
•Margaritas - Stick Pin
•Water - Something With Ruffles

 

I used some older stash -
Simple Stories 'Destinations' pp's, diecuts, journal tags, tickets, transparencies
Prima Quilted Fabric Alphas, Black Ink
Making Memories Trim
Teresa Collins Rhinestones

 

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Travel Adventures

Photo of DH and I at Playa Del Carmen, Mexico Oct. 2012.

 

This is for the Tuesday Challenge, at the Apron Strings Blog.

 

For the July Cookout these are my favorite summer beverages and ingredients.......

•Lemonade - Include Lemon Yellow
•Limeade - Include Lime Green
•Sweet Tea - Something Glittered/Sugared
•Margaritas - List-style Journal Card or Journaling
•Water - Transparency

 

I used the July 'Smaller Than' Apron Strings Kit -
Echo Park 'A Perfect Summer' pp's, Journal Tag
Sonnets Studios Travel Transparency
My Mind's Eye Enamel Dots
Little Yellow Bicycle Stick Pins
Making Memories Journey Rubons
Prima 'Farmer Jeans' Ink
Misc. Glitter Chip Accents, Sheer Ribbon

 

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You're My Star

This is my Mom in a bathing suit over 60 years ago. I don't remember ever seeing her wear a bathing suit anytime.

 

I used -
We R Memory Keepers 'Down the Boardwalk' pp's, Bathing Suit Banner, Title Tag
Webster's Pages Butterfly Stick Pins
Petaloo Flowers
Baker's Twine
Misc. Ribbon

 

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Easter Goodies

Photos of sweet DGD Kaylee from Easter.

 

I used -
Basic Grey 'Knee Highs pp's, Chipboard Buttons
October Afternoon Sticky Keys Alphas
Jillibean Soup Journal Spot
Studio Calico Frame
Doodlebug Brads
Wilton Doily
Petaloo Flowers
Baker's Twine

 

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Catch A Wave!

Photo of sweet grandson Marcus at the beach last June.

 

This is for the Wednesday Challenge, at the Apron Strings Blog.

For the July Cookout these are my favorite summer beverages and ingredients.......

 

Wednesday:
•Lemonade - Numbers
•Limeade - Flair-style Buttons/Tin Pins
•Sweet Tea - Postage Stamps
•Margaritas - Sheer Trim
•Water - Wave Patterned Paper

 

I used -
Little Yellow Bicycle 'Splash' pp's, Journal Tag, Diecuts
October Afternoon 'Travel Girl' Washi Tape
American Crafts Foam Thickers
Misc. Sheer Ribbon, Metal Flair Button

 

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Sandy Toes & Salty Kisses

Photos of DH and I at Cocoa Beach, FL last June.

 

I used -
Bazzill 'Lucy's Crab Shack' pp's
Fancy Pants Chipboard Accents
Little Yellow Bicycle Title Tag, Vellum Strips
Jillibean Soup Journal Spot
Tim Holtz Grungeboard Arrow
Prima Flower, Brad, Teal Ink
Studio Calico Wood Sailboat, Mr. Huey's White Mist

 

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Spring Concert

Photos of DGD Kaylee at her Spring Concert in May.

 

I used -
Prima 'Lyric' pp's, Music Note Clip, Bling, Black Ink
October Afternoon Alphas
Wilton Doily
Petaloo Flower

 

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H is for Happy

Photos of sweet little grandson Kellan enjoying his sticky and sweet popsicle, April 2013.

 

I used -
Basic Grey 'Bow Ties' pp's
Little Yellow Bicycle Chipboard Popsicles
Pink Paislee Rubons
October Afternoon Mini Market Alphas
Tim Holtz Tickets
Doodlebug Pearls
Petaloo Flower
Simple Stories Title Ticket
Baker's Twine, Black

 

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We Adore You!

Photo of our youngest grandson Kellan from May. He's such a sweetheart!

 

I used -
Bella Blvd. 'All American' pp's
Doodlebug Star Jewels
My Mind's Eye, Queen & Co. Washi Tape
Montana Misfits Twine
Simple Stories Diecuts
Basic Grey, October Afternoon Alphas

 

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Beach Bums!

Photo of my youngest DD with her 3 little ones at Cocoa Beach last June.

 

This is for the Thursday Challenge, at the Apron Strings Blog for the July cookout. Here are my Day #3 S'mores ingredients....

•Graham Crackers - Jute
•Traditional Marshmallows - Distress the edges
•Peanut Butter - Use punches
•Chocolate Bars - 5+ flowers
•Caramel - Picks/Flags

 

I used -
Crate 'The Pier' pp's, diecuts
Doodlebug Washi Tape
My Mind's Eye Brads, Washi Tape, Enamel Dots
American Crafts Foam Thickers
October Afternoon Alphas
Prima Flowers, Ink
Bazzill Hole Punch, Template
Studio Calico Chipboard Arrows
Misc. Jute

 

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What? Open My Own Gifts?

Photos of youngest grandson Kellan last Christmas. He does not enjoy unwrapping any gifts....birthday or Christmas. You can see in the bottom photo he's not happy that the gift isn't out yet! Silly, silly boy! LOL

Journaling says.....Kellan, you were NOT thrilled with having to unwrap all your presents. You walked around drinking your bottle and watching the other kids. Then, as they unwrapped your gifts for you you were very eager to play with your toys!

 

This was for a monochromatic Christmas challenge.

 

I used - 
Basic Grey 'Aspen Frost' pp's, Sticker Diecuts
Crate 'Sleigh Ride' Chipboard Gift Accents
American Crafts Chipboard Alphas
October Afternoon Alphas
Teresa Collins Bling
Petaloo Poinsettias
LilyBee Index Card
Baker's Twine, Maraschino
Crystal Stickles

 

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Scrapping with My Mind's Eye

Hey, What's Cookin'?

Photo of sweet grandson Kellan with Grampy. He was so curious about the pizza baking in the oven. March 2013.

 

I used -
My Mind's Eye 'Boy Crazy' pp's, Brads/Diecuts
American Crafts Chipboard, Foam Alphas
October Afternoon Sticky Keys Alphas
Baker's Twine, Stone Gray

 

Brevard Zoo

Photos of grandkids Lucy and Marcus along with some of the animals at the Brevard Zoo, FL last June.

 

I used -
My Mind's Eye 'Kate & Co. Oxford Lane' pp's, Journal Tag
October Afternoon Sticky Keys Alphas
American Crafts Corrugated Alphas
Studio Calico Wood Potty People
Imaginisce Animal Brad
Teresa Collins Rhinestones
Simple Stories Snap Diecut Card
Maya Road Chipboard Arrow
Baker's Twine, Midnight Blue

 

Fly High!

Photos of DS and DGD Sydney flying her kite, April 2013.

 

I used -
My Mind's Eye 'Good Day Sunshine' pp's, Diecuts
Prima 'Life Time' Brads, Crochet Doilies, Black Ink
Studio Calico Wood Bird
Recollections Wood Butterfly
Pebbles Journal Tag

 

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Silly Fun

Photos of my sweet granddaughters at the park in April. This page will go in DGD Lucy's album.

 

I used -
My Mind's Eye 'Unforgettable Happiness' pp's, Brads
My Mind's Eye 'Miss Caroline' Buttons, Stick Pins
American Crafts Chipboard Alphas
October Afternoon Mini Alphas
Prima Branch Bark Ink, Journal Tag
Baker's Twine, Stone Gray

 

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All American

Photos of grandkids Nate and Sydney from last June.

 

This is for the Friday Challenge, at the Apron Strings Blog for the July Cookout. Today my S'mores ingredients are...

 

•Graham Crackers - Polka Dot Trim
•Traditional Marshmallows - Photo Corners
•Peanut Butter - Brads in Multiple sizes (4 sizes)
•Chocolate Bars - Layered Embellishment (title area)
•Caramel - Handmade Embellishment (pinwheel)

 

I used -
Bella Blvd. 'All American' pp's
Doodlebug Star Jewels, Brad
Prima, My Mind's Eye, Queen & Co. Brads
Montana Misfits Baker's Twine
May Arts Ribbon
Crate Diecuts
Misc. Photo Corners

 

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Relax in the Tropical Sunshine

Photos of me from the Riviera Maya, Mexico Oct. 2012.

 

This is for the Wednesday Challenge, at the Apron Strings Blog for the July Cookout! This week we are making s'mores. And here are my ingredients.....

 

•Graham Crackers - Chipboard (accents)
•Traditional Marshmallows - White Cardstock
•Peanut Butter - Kraft Cardstock
•Chocolate Bars - Photo Frame
•Caramel - Paper Clips

 

I used -
Carta Bella 'Beach Boardwalk' pp's
October Afternoon Alphas
Crate Frame, Journal Tag
Fancy Pants Chipboard Accents
Misc. Paper Clips

 

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A Sand-sational Day!

Photos of grandson Marcus at Cocoa Beach, FL last June.

 

I used -
Bo Bunny 'Key Lime' pp's, Layered Sticker
Queen & Co. Washi Tape
October Afternoon Alphas
Cloud 9 beach accents
My Mind's Eye Brads
Machine Stitching

 

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Life Is Good

Photos of DGD Sydney with friends at her birthday skating party, November 2012.

 

I used -
Little Yellow Bicycle 'Fern & Forest Girl' pp's, Journal Tag
My Mind's Eye Washi Tape, Triangle Diecut/Brad
Studio Calico Wood Camera
Teresa Collins Bling
Prima Butterfly
Pebbles Title Tag
Petaloo Flowers
Baker's Twine

 

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Building Sand Castles

Photos of my grandsons building castles at Cocoa Beach last June.

 

I used -
Bazzill 'Lucy's Crab Shack' pp's
October Afternoon Mini Market Alphas
Making Memories, Am. Crafts Corrugated Alphas
My Mind's Eye Washi Tape
Prima Teal Damask Ink
Mambi Journal Tag

 

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BackPorch Memories July Guest Designer!

I'm so excited to share with you that I also was asked to be the Guest Designer for July at BackPorch Memories.  I got to work with the wonderful July Solo Kit featuring the Little Yellow Bicycle 'Poppy' line. I scrapped 4 layouts and altered a flower container and still have some scraps leftover. Here's my work with the kit.

 

                                                        Just Be Lovely

Lily Delight

 

Silly Sombreros

 

Sweet Delight

 





LYB Treat Pail

 

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Tasty Meal

More photos from our Oct. 2012 trip to Riviera Maya, Mexico.

 

I used -
Basic Grey 'Hipster' pp's, Brads
October Afternoon Mini Market Alphas
Doodlebug Alphas
Studio Calico Potty People
American Crafts Brads
Baker's Twine

 

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The Airshow

Photos of DGD Lucy at the local air show last October.

 

This is for the Wednesday Cook Out Challenge, at the Apron Strings Blog using...

•Beef Patty = Red Cardstock
•Lettuce = Canvas (tag)
•Tomatoes = Epoxy Embellishment (red dots)
•Mayo = Journaling Card
•Specialty Bun = Use a technique that's new to you

 

For the try a new technique....I've had these alcohol inks for a long time. I started with a clear bright red flower at the top and added Raisin, Pesto, Espresso Inks to darken it. Added white CS behind so the distressing can be seen better.

 

I used -
Bella Blvd. 'All American' pp's
Making Memories Clear Flower
American Crafts Chipboard Thickers
My Mind's Eye Wooden Button, Enamel Dots
October Afternoon Airplane Card
Webster's Pages Canvas Tag
Little Yellow Bicycle Journal Tag
Queen & Co. Washi Tape
Doodlebug Star Jewels
Studio Calico Wood Veneer Airplanes
Tim Holtz Adirondac Alcohol Inks

 

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A Cherry On Top July Guest Designer!

Excited and Delighted to share with you that I was asked to be the July Guest Designer at A Cherry On Top!  Here are the 2 layouts I scrapped using their products. Come play along on the board for a chance at winning some gift certificates provided by ACOT.

 

 

You Are My Dream Come True 

 

Photo of my darling husband with youngest grandson Kellan, Sept. 2012. He was comforting the little guy after an all day wedding and reception.

 

I used -
Prima 'Wishes & Dreams' pp's, ATC Cards, Brads, Glitter Gems, Word Stickers
Prima 'Lady Bird' Flowers
Prima Rusty Bucket Ink
Heidi Swapp Chipboard Heart
Queen & Co. Washi Tape
Tim Holtz Mini Clip
Baker's Twine

  

 Follow Your Dreams

Photos of my happy little granddaughter Sydney from June 1st.

I used -
My Mind's Eye 'Find Your Wings and Fly' pp's, Brads, Enamel Dots, Chipboard Banner, Buttons, Washi Tape
Tattered Angels Glimmer Mist Cherry Limeade
Little Yellow Bicycle Journal Tag
Baker's Twine
Wilton Doily
Petaloo Flowers
Prima Black Ink

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Me and You

For the Tuesday Cook Out Challenge, at the Apron Strings Blog using...

Beef Patty - Dark Brown Cardstock
Lettuce - Lace (trim)
Tomatoes - Something Red
Mayo - Vellum (Bench)
Specialty Bun - Large Graphic Paper

 

Sorry for the dark photo. I didn't reprint it, I just used the one I found. (May 2006)

 

I used -
Crate Paper 'Restoration' pp's
Little Yellow Bicycle Vellum Bench, Canvas Phone, Stick Pins, Journal Tag
American Crafts Wood Veneer Title Tag
Inque Cotton Lace Trim
My Mind's Eye Washi Tape
Royal Lace Heart Doily
Kaiser Rhinestones
Prima Flower

 

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Go Nate!

Photos of grandson Nate playing baseball last May. These were captured by his Momma so I'll let her do the journaling.

 

I used -
Little Yellow Bicycle 'Fern Forest Boy' pp's, Journal Tag
Little Yellow Bicycle 'Game On' Chipboard Accents
October Afternoon Mini Market Alphas
Prima Branch Bark Ink

 

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Birthday Boy

 

Photo of all my grandkids at little Kellan's 2nd birthday, May 1st.

 

I used -
Crate 'Party Day' pp's, Journal Tag, Chipboard Accents
Prima Music Note Clip, Black Ink
My Mind's Eye Washi Tape
Misc. Bling

 

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I Will Cherish This Moment

Photo of my oldest granddaughter Kaylee, May 5th.

I absolutely ADORE this line!

 

I used -
My Mind's Eye 'Up & Away' pp's, Brads, Enamel Dots
My Mind's Eye 'Skys The Limit' Washi Tape
Studio Calico Chipboard Arrows
Prima Black Ink
Petaloo Flowers
Baker's Twine

 

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