Monday, December 29, 2014

Barbados

 Photo of DH in front of the Carnival Valor as we docked at Barbados. (October 2013 Cruise)

I used -
Carta Bella 'Ahoy There' pp's, Chipboard Accents
My Mind's Eye Arrows Washi Tape, Enamel Shapes
October Afternoon Mini Alphas
Teresa Collins Wooden Veneers
Studio Calico Wooden Anchors
Making Memories Journal Tag
Glitz Anchors Washi Tape

Based on this sketch.

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Sunday, December 28, 2014

You and Me

Photo of me with 3 of my sweet grandkids, August 2013.

I used -
Pink Paislee 'Bayberry Cottage' pp's, Cork Accents
My Mind's Eye Diecuts, Brads, Enamel Dot & Arrow
Jillibean Soup Journal Tag
ACOT Black Marker
Bo Bunny Doilies
Tim Holtz Clip

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Wednesday, December 17, 2014

We Can Build A Snowman

Photos of DD Michelle and her family making a snowman, December 2013.

I used -
Simple Stories 'Snow Fun' pp's
Crate Paper Bundled Up Chipboard Accents
American Crafts Foam Thickers
Fancy Pants Ticket 

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Tuesday, December 16, 2014

Celebrate Our Awesome Star

Photo of little grandson Brady receiving his baseball trophy, July 2014.

My scanner cut off some of the bottom but it's even around.

I used -
Echo Park 'That's My Boy' pp's
Heidi Swapp Chipboard, Acrylic Words
October Afternoon Mini Alphas
My Mind's Eye Washi Tape
Kaiser Crafts Diecuts
Fancy Pants Sticker
Prima Wooden Veneers
Eyelet Outlet Brad
LYB Journal Ticket

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Monday, December 15, 2014

Baking Cookies

Photos of my sweet grandkids Brady and Kaylee who came to bake Christmas cookies with me, Dec. 2012.

I used -
October Afternoon 'Eggnog' pp's, Flair Button
Crate Paper Bundled Up Chipboard Accents
American Crafts Foam Thickers
Fancy Pants Journal Paper
Bo Bunny Bling

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Sunday, December 14, 2014

First Snow!

 Photos of our first snowfall last year. (11-12-13)

I used -
Carta Bella 'All Bundled Up' pp's
Glitz, My Mind's Eye Washi Tape
Fancy Pants Tickets, Stickers
Maya Road Chipboard Snowflakes
Heidi Swapp Gold Color Shine
Crate Paper Chip Snowlady
ACOT Black Marker
Echo Park Alphas

This is based on this October sketch by Stuck Sketches.

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Friday, December 12, 2014

Believe

Photo of little granddaughter Lucy visiting Santa, Dec. 2013.

I used -
Carta Bella 'Christmas Time' pp's
Heidi Swapp Sweet Cherry Color Shine, Acrylic Word
My Mind's Eye Washi Tape, Diecuts, Bling
Fancy Pants Ticket, Diecuts
Teresa Collins Tag

This is for the December Mini Challenge at Picture This!
Be sure and check them out!!

This is based on Sketch #128 at Sketchabilities.

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Tuesday, December 9, 2014

Park Adventure

Photos of some of the grandkids on this big round swing at the park. They had so much fun with this! (July 2014) This page will go in little DGD Lucy's album.

I used -
Crate Paper 'Notes & Things' pp's, Tags
My Mind's Eye, Teresa Collins Enamel Dots
Prima Flowers, Heart Brads
Doodlebug Glitter Alphas

Based on this PageMap. 

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Sunday, December 7, 2014

Life Is Good

Photo of oldest granddaughter Makaylee helping her youngest cousin Kellan ride his new tricycle, May 2013.

I used -
Simple Stories 'Snow Fun' Navy Striped Paper
Carta Bella 'Spooky' Orange Papers
Fancy Pants 'Life Is Good' Stamp
Maggie Holmes Chipboard Frame
Jillibean Soup Enamel Stars
ACOT Pumpkin Journal Pen
DCWV Chipboard Camera
Tim Holtz Mini Clips

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Saturday, December 6, 2014

Jolly Ole Elf

Photos of some of the grandkids' sneaky elf playing after they went to bed, Christmas Eve 2013. Left the journaling for their Momma.

I used -
Fancy Pants 'Merry Little Christmas' pp's, Tickets, Tag, Frame, Diecuts
Heidi Swapp Sweet Cherry Color Shine
American Crafts Foam Thickers
My Mind's Eye Washi Tape
October Afternoon Button
LYB Journal Tag

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Just ran across a new challenge blog you have to check out!! 

Thursday, December 4, 2014

Happy Star

 Photos of little grandson Marcus doing his tricks on the trampoline, July 2013.

I used -
Basic Grey 'Second City' pp's
Bazzill Candle Glow Cardstock
My Mind's Eye Diecuts
Heidi Swapp Acrylic Words
Fancy Pants Stickers

Based on this October PageMap. 

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Wednesday, December 3, 2014

Snorkeling @ St. Lucia

Photos of DH and I along with our snorkel tour guides at St. Lucia. (October 2013 Carnival Cruise)

I used -
Bo Bunny 'Zip-A-Dee Doodle' pp's, Journal Tag
Basic Grey Chipboard Button, Flag
Bazzill Raven Cardstock
American Crafts Chipboard Thickers
The Twinery Baker's Twine
October Afternoon Buttons
My Mind's Eye Enamel Dots
Tim Holtz Tiny Clip

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Tuesday, December 2, 2014

I {Heart} Our Lil' Helper!

Photo of granddaughter Kaylee when she was 3 yrs. old helping Grampy remodel our bathroom, February 2004. She had to have all the right safety equipment and loved running the screwdriver. LOL

I used -
Teresa Collins, Tim Holtz Stencils
Heidi Swapp Color Shine, Teal and Black
LYB Chipboard Accents, Journal Tag
October Afternoon Mini Alphas
Glitz Washi Tape

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Monday, December 1, 2014

Baking Traditions

 Photos of my oldest granddaughter Kaylee helping to make our traditional sugar cookies for Christmas 2012.

I used -
Basic Grey 'Evergreen' pp's, Chipboard circle
American Crafts Foam Thickers
October Afternoon Mini Alphas
LYB Chipboard Accents, Journal Tag
Bazzill Stitching Template, Floss
Studio Calico Wooden Trees

Based on this sketch by Stuck Sketches. 

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Sunday, November 30, 2014

Party This Way!

Photos of my grandsons at a bowling birthday party, March 2013.

I used -
Jillibean Soup 'Birthday Bisque' pp's, Diecuts
Little Yellow Bicycle Journal Tag
Crate Paper 'Party Day' Pinwheel
EK Success Bowling Pin Brads
The Twinery Baker's Twine

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Saturday, November 29, 2014

The Little Things

 Photos of little grandkids Lucy, Kellan, and Marcus from Valentine's Day 2013.

I used -
Crate Paper 'Love Notes' pp's
Crate Paper 'Notes & Things' Tags
Recollections Cupcake Brad, Doilies
My Mind's Eye Enamel Dots

Based on this sketch by Creative Scrappers.
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Friday, November 28, 2014

Fall Fun

 Photos of some of the grandkids at grandson Brady's birthday party, October 2013.  This layout is for Marcus' album.

I used -
Carta Bella 'A Perfect Autumn' pp's
Basic Grey Brown Dot paper
American Crafts Corrugated Thickers
Little Yellow Bicycle Journal Tag
Recollections Leaf Brads, Doily
Teresa Collins Wooden VeneersCa
My Mind's Eye Washi Tape
Prima Flowers

Based on the left side of this sketch. 

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Thursday, November 27, 2014

Life Is A Beautiful Ride

Photos of little granddaughter Lucy riding her bike, July 2014.

I used -
My Mind's Eye 'Mint Julep' pp's, Chipboard Accents, Diecut Tags, Washi Tape
Teresa Collins Brads
Prima Flowers

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Monday, November 24, 2014

Catch A Wave!

 Photos of grandson Brady at Cocoa Beach, Florida. (July 2013)

I used -
Bo Bunny 'Somewhere In Time' pp's
American Crafts Chipboard, Foam Thickers
My Mind's Eye Washi Tape, Buttons
Studio Calico Wooden Veneers
Jillibean Soup Frames
Tim Holtz Journal Tag
Bazzill Half the Edge
Baker's Twine

Based on this layout from Write. Click. Scrapbook.

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Sunday, November 23, 2014

Under the Sea!

Snorkel photos from our October 2013 Cruise and this was at St. Thomas.

I used -
My Mind's Eye 'Now & Then Izzy' pp's, Diecuts, Buttons
October Afternoon, American Crafts Alphas
Studio Calico Wooden Veneers
Basic Grey Chipboard Circle

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Saturday, November 22, 2014

Up & Away!

Photos of DH and I leaving San Juan, Puerto Rico to come back home after our cruise. (Oct 2013)

I used -
KaiserCraft 'Now Boarding' pp's
October Afternoon Washi Tape, Flair Buttons
American Crafts Chipboard Thickers
Studio Calico Wooden Veneers
DCWV Chipboard Camera

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Friday, November 21, 2014

Fun Stuff

 Photos of DH at the Brevard Zoo, Florida. (July 2013)

I used -
My Mind's Eye 'Now & Then Milo' pp's, Diecut Stickers, Journal Tag
Pink Paislee Chipboard Accents
Webster's Pages Enamel Shapes
Studio Calico Wooden Veneers
Bazzill Half The Edge
Recollections Doily

Based on this August PageMap.

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Thursday, November 20, 2014

I {Heart} Us!

 Photos of DH with little grandsons Nathan and Evan, June 2014.

I used -
Bo Bunny 'Head Over Heels' pp's
Glitz, My Mind's Eye Washi Tape
My Mind's Eye Brads, Diecut Frame
Pink Paislee Chipboard Frame
Studio Calico Wooden Veneers
Making Memories Metal Clip
Heidi Swapp Acrylic Words

Based on this sketch by Let's Get Sketchy. 

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Wednesday, November 19, 2014

You Are So Loved

 Photos of youngest grandson Evan from June 2014.

I used -
Webster's Pages "Hello World" pp's, Elephant Clip, Sequins
Heidi Swapp Teal Color Shine Mist
We R Memory Keepers Enamel Shapes
Little Yellow Bicycle Journal
Studio Calico Wooden Veneer
Recollections Monkey Brad
Tim Holtz Ruler Trim

Based on this PageMap.

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Tuesday, November 18, 2014

School Days

Photos of little grandson Marcus on his first day of Kindergarten, August 2012.

I used -
Studio Calico papers
Little Yellow Bicycle Journal, Title Tags
Making Memories, Queen & Co. Washi Tape
October Afternoon Buttons
The Twinery Baker's Twine
Jolee's Backpack Accent
Glitz Chevron Roller

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Monday, November 17, 2014

A Box Full of Fun!

 Photos of some of my sweet grandkids just playing in a box. Seems to be the best 'toy' ever! LOL (Feb. 2014)

I used -
Bo Bunny 'Our Little Monsters' pp's
American Crafts Chipboard, Puffy Thickers
October Afternoon, Teresa Collins Buttons
The Twinery Baker's Twine
My Mind's Eye Washi Tape
Crate Chipboard Frame

Based on this PageMap. 

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Sunday, November 16, 2014

Gran Bahia Principe Coba

 This was our resort at the Riviera Maya, Mexico. (May 2013)

I used -
Studio Calico 'Wanderlust' pp's
Pink Paislee Chipboard Circle Matte and Hearts, Journal Tag
American Crafts Chipboard Thickers
Teresa Collins Enamel Dots
The Twinery Baker's Twine

Based on this PageMap.

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Saturday, November 15, 2014

Towel Art

 Photos of some of the towel animals our maid left each day. (Mexico May 2013)

I used -
Crate Paper 'The Open Road' pp's, Stitched Borders, Diecuts
American Crafts Chipboard, Foam Thickers
My Mind's Eye Wooden Dots
Bazzill Half the Edge

Based on this PageMap. 
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Friday, November 14, 2014

In Your Easter Bonnet

 The background is actually light pink but my scanner didn't pick it up.

Photos of me with my siblings, 1965 and 1968. Journaling talks about each Easter I would get a new fancy dress, purse, shoes, and a bonnet along with my Easter basket. Then we would take photos before going to church. 

I used OLD STASH -
Pink Paislee 'Pop Fashion' pp's
American Crafts, Making Memories Alphas
Crate Paper Wooden Accents, Stitched Border
Prima Brads, Flowers, Bling, Inks
Fancy Pants Frame
Glitz Washi Tape
Michael's Ribbon
Doodlebug Doily

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Thursday, November 13, 2014

Christmas Joy

Catching up on little grandson Brady's Christmas photos from 2012.

I used -
My Mind's Eye 'Sleigh Bells Ring' pp's, Diecuts, Jewels
Little Yellow Bicycle Journal Tag
Amy Tangerine Foam Thickers
Prima Chevron Bling
Bo Bunny Doily

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Wednesday, November 12, 2014

Lil Snow Angel

 Photos of little granddaughter Lucy making snow angels, Dec. 2012.

I used -
Bo Bunny 'Candy Cane Lane' pp's
Little Yellow Bicycle Journal Tag
October Afternoon Mini Alphas
Amy Tangerine Foam Thickers
Crate Paper Chipboard Accents
Studio Calico Wooden Veneers
The Twinery Baker's Twine

Based on this sketch by Sketch N Scrap.

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Tuesday, November 11, 2014

Winter Wishes

Photos of DD Michelle and her little DD Lucy, December 2012.

I used -
Fancy Pants 'Merry Little Christmas' polka dot/striped pp's
Crate 'Bundled Up' pp's, Chipboard Accents, Diecuts
LilyBee Journal Tag
Prima Flourishes

Based on this PageMap.

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