Magic Season To Be Jolly

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Photos of sweet granddaughter Lucy opening gifts, Christmas 2015.

I used -
Fancy Pants 'Wish Season' pp's, Tags, Flair Pins
PinkFresh Acrylic Accents

Based on the January 1st sketch from ScrapMuch?!

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Let It Snow

Photos of me last weekend with our big snow. (Jan 23)

I used -
Carta Bella 'All Bundled Up' pp's
Lawn Fawn, Pink Paislee Snowflake Sequins
We R Memory Keepers Journal Tap
Maya Road Sheer Snowflakes
Darice Alpha Stickers
Echo Park Washi Tape

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Really Pretty Fantastic

Photos of DH and grandson Brady riding at the bike trail, June 2014.

I used -
Amy Tangerine 'Finders Keepers' pp's, Diecuts, Tag
Studio Calico Wooden Veneer, White Mist
Simple Stories Chipboard Frame
We R Memory Keepers Sequin
My Mind's Eye Enamel Dots
Heidi Swapp Hot Pink Mist

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This Happened

 Photos of sweet granddaughter Sydney at her softball game, July 2014.

I used -
Amy Tangerine 'Finders Keepers' pp's, Tag, Thickers
Simple Stories Enamel Dots
Eyelet Outlet Softball Brad
Mambi 'All Star' Accent
Baker's Twine

Based on Flashback Friday Sketch #201  

From Scrapbook Challenges. 

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Holly Jolly Time

 Photos of sweet grandson Nate opening gifts, Christmas 2014.

I used -
Echo Park 'The Story of Christmas' pp's
Making Memories Metal Accents
October Afternoon Diecuts
My Mind's Eye Washi Tape
LilyBee Journal Card
Fancy Pants Ticket
Misc. Alpha Brads

This is based on Sketch #468  from Scrapbook Challenges. 

This is also for the Scrap Your Stash Challenge #8

at the Apron Strings Blog using metal. I used metal alphas, photo corners, circle charm and brad. Thanks for the challenge, Lori! I haven't dug some of these out in a LONG TIME! LOL 

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High 5!

 Photos of DGD Kaylee running the bases and getting a high five from her coach, June 2014.

I used -
Photoplay 'Like A Girl' pp's, Stickers
Simple Stories Enamel Dots
Eyelet Outlet Softball Brad
American Crafts Chip Alphas
The Paper Studio Arrow Clip

This is based on Flashback Friday Sketch #274  

from Scrapbook Challenges. I obviously combined it into 1 page.

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Time For A Change

 Before and After photos of me on my weight loss journey From Feb 2014 to present. To date, I've lost 55 lbs. I've pretty much reached my goal, just wanna tone up alittle more. Things that have been a big part of that are walking, going to Planet Fitness, Dancing with the Wii, and keeping track of food and exercise on My Fitness Pal.

I used -
Heidi Swapp 'Wanderlust' pp's, Words, Butter Mist
Simple Stories Enamel Dots, Stickers
American Crafts Foam Thickers
KaiserCraft Triangle Stamp
Maya Road Acrylic Clocks
Basic Grey Journal Paper
Prima Brads

This is for the January Recycle It Challenge  

at Scrapbook Challenges. I chose Sketch #430 for this and I used misting and stencil/stamping for the mixed media. 

This is also for the January Anything Goes Challenge
at the Challenge Yourself Blog, scrapping myself.

And, this is also for the Scrap Your Stash Challenge #11

at the Apron Strings Blog using brads. I used 8.

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Special Day

 Photos of sweet grandkids Lucy and Kellan, June 2014.

I used -
Prima 'Free Spirit' pp's, Flowers, Brads
Chic Tags Flair Pin, Wooden Veneer
Crate Paper Diecuts
Recollections Doily

Based on this January Sketch by Let's Get Sketchy. 

This is for the Scrap Your Stash Challenge #9

at the Apron Strings Blog using flowers. I don't know what it is but I'm just in a mood for sprinkling my accents lately. 

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Meet Cute!

 Photos of grandkids Lucy and Kellan at the pool, June 2014.

I used -
Echo Park 'Creative Agenda' pp's, Stickers, Washi Tape
Heidi Swapp Chipboard Accents, Hot Pink Mist
Crate Paper pp's, Pinwheel, Diecuts
We R Memory Keepers Sequins
Amy Tangerine Foam Thickers
Fancy Pants Tags
Tim Holtz Stencil

This is for the January Trend Challenge at

 Scrapbook Challenges using Brush Script. 

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#Life Is A Blur!

It's often difficult to get good photos at the bowling alley so just scrapped them anyway. Photos of grandson Nathan, May 2013. 

I used -
Imaginisce 'Family Fun' pp
Amy Tangerine Foam Alphas
American Crafts Chip Alphas
Eyelet Outlet Bowling Brads
Rusty Pickle Buttons
Baker's Twine

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Firewood Gang

Photo of DH and all the guys on his side of the family helping to cut firewood for his Dad. This was several yrs. ago.

I used -
Bella Blvd. 'Campout' pp's
Studio Calico Wooden Veneers
American Crafts Foam Thickers
Tim Holtz Journal Tag
Doodlebug Brads

This is for the Scrap Your Stash Challenge #7 

at the Apron Strings Blog using mostly cardstock. 

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Snowy Selfie

Photo of DD Michelle and her family recently with the big snow, January 23rd.
She put it up on FB and I snagged it. LOL

I used -
Pinkfresh Studio Background Paper, Puffy Accents
Bo Bunny 'Altitude' pp's
My Mind's Eye Enamel Dots
October Afternoon Alphas
Heidi Swapp Teal Mist
KaiserCraft Diecuts
Echo Park Washi Tape

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1st Christmas

Photos of youngest adorable grandson Travis, Christmas 2015.

I used -
Lawn Fawn 'Snow Day' pp's, Snowflake Sequins
Heidi Swapp Acrylic Word, Chip Star
Simple Stories Chipboard Frame
Studio Calico Sequins
Teresa Collins Tag
Dear Lizzy Foam '1'

Based on this wonderful PageMap. 

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Silly Everyday

Catching up on photos of DD with her DS Marcus at the playground, May 2013.

I used -
Authentique 'Playful' pp's, Diecuts
Heidi Swapp Chipboard Accents
My Mind's Eye Enamel Dots
Studio Calico Acrylic Word
Tim Holtz Journal Tag
Queen & Co. Mini Brads

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Shattered!

Story behind this photo.....I came out to get in the car one day and my window was shattered! DH was weed eating with headphones on and didn't even realize a rock had flipped up at the window. (May 2013)

I used -
Bo Bunny 'Zip-A-Dee Doodle' pp's
Basic Grey Chipboard Circle
Queen & Co. Mini Brads
Misc. Car Eyelets
Prima Flowers
Darice Alphas
Baker's Twine

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It's the Little Things That Matter Most

 Photo of DH with our little grandson Evan just newborn, January 2014.

I used -
Webster's Pages 'New Beginnings' pp's
Heidi Swapp Butter, Citron Color Shine Mists
Simple Stories Diecut Card
KaiserCraft Diecuts
Petaloo Flowers

This is for the wonderful Recycle It Challenge at Scrapbook Challenges. 

I used some ink splatters and inking the edges for my mixed media and I chose
Sketch #418. 

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Arrival-Martinique

Another layout for the Washi Tape Challenge at ACOT 

covering my background with washi. 

Photos of DH and I on our Spring Cruise 2015. 

Here we're arriving at Martinique.

I used -
My Mind's Eye Washi Tape, Enamel Dots, Diecuts, Flair Pins
October Afternoon Mini Alphas
Studio Calico Wooden Veneers
Pink Paislee Diecuts, Tag

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More from Punta Cana!

Trying to finish up the last of my Punta Cana album from May 2014.

 Life Is Good!

Photo of the amazing winding pool at our resort.

I used -
Pink Paislee 'Cedar Lane' pp's
My Mind's Eye Enamel Dots
Heidi Swapp Title Stickers
Dear Lizzy Diecuts
Basic Grey Flower

 Rainy Day

Photos of DH at on a very rainy day. We just made the most of it. 

I used -
My Mind's Eye 'Hello World' pp's, Chip Accent, Diecuts, Enamel Shapes
American Crafts Chipboard Thickers
Pink Paislee Raindrop Diecuts
Eyelet Outlet Umbrella Brad

Epic Starfish

Photo of this amazing starfish I saw just under my feet at Punta Cana. It was pretty big!! We had never seen one actually in the ocean before. 

I used -
Bo Bunny 'Boardwalk' pp's, Diecuts
We R Memory Keepers Sequins
Amy Tangerine Foam Alphas
October Afternoon Mini Alphas
My Mind's Eye Enamel Dots

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We Are On A Very Special Journey Called Life

Photos of sweet grandkids Marcus, Lucy, and Kellan. Their Momma had a little photo shoot and took some cute photos. (Nov. 3rd)

I used -
We R Memory Keepers 'Hello Darling' pp's
My Mind's Eye Enamel Dots, Brad
Fancy Pants, Amy Tangerine Tags
Blue Fern Chipboard Circle
Studio Calico Wooden Veneers
October Afternoon Washi Tape
Prima Flowers, Bling

This is for the Scrap Your Stash Challenge #6

at the Apron Strings Blog using...chipboard. 

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Summer Fun

Catching up on this photo of DH with DGD Kaylee at the pool, 

July 2013.

I used -
Bo Bunny 'Boardwalk' pp's, Diecuts
Studio Calico Wooden Veneers
We R Memory Keepers Sequins
My Mind's Eye Enamel Dots
Faber-Castell Gelatos, Stamp
October Afternoon Washi Tape
Heidi Swapp Teal Mist

This is for the Scrap Your Stash Challenge #5

at the Apron Strings Blog using....wooden veneers. 

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Soccer Love

 My granddaughters love sports as much as my grandsons and youngest DGD loves soccer! (August 2015)

I used -
American Crafts, Fancy Pants Ribbons
Little Yellow Bicycle Chipboard Soccer Ball
Echo Park, Reminisce Sticker Diecut Strips, Title
Teresa Collins, My Mind's Eye Enamel Dots
American Crafts Foam Thickers

Based on Sketch #467 from Scrapbook Challenges. 

(turned as shown)

This is also for SCrap Your Stash Challenge 4  

 at the Apron String Blog using 3 or more different ribbons. 

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Happiness Is Contagious

Photos of DH with grandkids Lucy and Kellan, June 2014.
They were playing in hammocks and having watermelon.

I used -
Dear Lizzy '5th & Frolic' pp's
Rusty Pickle, Autumn Leaves Buttons
Teresa Collins Washi Tape
My Mind's Eye Enamel Dots
Amy Tangerine Diecuts

This is for the Scrap Your Stash Challenge #3 

at the  Apron Strings Blog using..... buttons.

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So Cozy

 Photo of DD's 2 dogs, Bo and Pixie. You can hardly see little Pixie, she's black. (January 3rd) I left the journal tag for her.

I used -
Pebbles 'From Me To You' pp's
Amy Tangerine Fabric Thickers
The Twinery Baker's Twine
SEI Sticker Diecuts
Studio Calico Mist
Misc. Dog Eyelets

Based on this sketch by Heather Gibbs.

This is for Scrap Your Stash Challenge #2 over at the Apron Strings Blog to use some "shaped or regular eyelets". I didn't manage to use many but I used 2 doggie shaped ones in the lower right corner. 

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Play & Laugh

 Catching up on photos of grandson Marcus playing with his Skylanders. Not only did he love to play it on the Wii, he also loved to line them all up and have a war. He grouped certain ones together and knew all about each and every one. (June 2013)

Based on this January PageMap.

This is for the First Scrap Your Stash Challenge

at the Apron Strings Blog to use my "oldest patterned papers". Lori has the best Challenges to get you to use your stash! Thanks for having these!

 I used some old Basic Grey 'Wander' papers and an old 7 Gypsies Tag. 

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Unwrap the Magic

 Photos of my sweet grandsons opening gifts, Christmas 2014. 

I used -
Shimelle 'Christmas Magic' pp's
Necessities Enamel Dots (MME)
Amy Tangerine Foam Thickers
October Afternoon Diecuts
Teresa Collins Tags
Lawn Fawn Sequins
Bo Bunny Doily

Based on Flashback Friday Sketch #233 at Scrapbook Challenges. 

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We Love Fall

Photo of sweet little Lucy with her puppy Pixie, November 2015.

I used -
Echo Park 'Simple Life' pp's
Simple Stories Heart Sticker
Amy Tangerine Chipboard Thickers
Prima Leaves, Enamel Dots
Imaginisce Title Tag
Tim Holtz Journal Tag
Bella Blvd. Tags
Doodlebug Brads
Bo Bunny Doily

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Life Is A Journey - Enjoy It!

More photos of DH and I at Punta Cana. Trying to get this album finished up! LOL
 (May 2014)

I used -
Pink Paislee 'Soltice' pp's, Diecuts, Foam Accents
Tim Holtz Burlap Stencil
My Mind's Eye Enamel Dots

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You Are Loved

This was for a challenge to scrap my favorite Disney Character. 

Photo of DH and I at Disney World August 2014, but we didn't take any photos with the characters.

I used -
My Mind's Eye Background Paper, Title/Journal Tags, Enamel Shapes, Flair Pin
Simple Stories Diecuts
Bo Bunny Doily

**Eeyore Paper Piecing is from a swap many years ago. 

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Scrapping Punta Cana

A couple more layouts from our trip to Punta Cana (May 2014)

Trying to finish this album up this week.

  Food Art

Photos of some of the food sculptures at dinner.

I used -
Pebbles 'From Me to You' pp's
October Afternoon Mini Alphas
American Crafts Corrugated Alphas
Heidi Swapp Diecut, Mists
Glitz Stamp Roller

 

  Adventure Awaits

Another layout using all washi tape for the background. Also used some stitching here and there.

Photos of our resort, The Hotel Catalonia Bavaro. 

I used -
Eyelet Outlet, Glitz, My Mind's Eye, October Afternoon, Queen & Co. Washi Tapes
Bo Bunny, Doodlebug Doilies
Echo Park Chipboard Accents
We R Memory Keepers Sequins
Amy Tangerine Foam Alphas

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My Favorite Thing Is To Go Somewhere I've Never Been

Photos of DH and I arriving at the island of Tortola on our April 2015 Cruise. We had always wanted to go there and hadn't before this. Ended up getting off the ship 2 hours late and had to take a tender boat because their dock wasn't ready yet so we didn't get to go to The Baths like we'd planned. We went to another beach and it was still a great day though!

I used -
My Mind's Eye 'Hello World' line

Kaiser Craft Triangle Stamp
October Afternoon Alphas

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Unwrap the Fun

Photos of sweet DGD Kaylee, Christmas 2014.

I used -
My Mind's Eye 'Christmas On Market Street' pp's
Pink Paislee Sequins, Tree Clip
Heidi Swapp Acrylic Word, Heart
Amy Tangerine Foam Thickers
LilyBee Journal Tag
Fancy Pants Sequins
Chic Circular Tag
Prima Flowers

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Have Yourself A Merry Little Christmas

 Photo of DH and I with all our sweet grandkids, Christmas 2015.

I used -
Am. Crafts Shimelle 'Christmas Morning' pp's, Diecuts, Chipboard Accents
Teresa Collins Enamel Dots

Based on Sketch #97 by Sketch-N-Scrap.

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Tropical Beauty

 Photos of some of the amazing tropical flowers at Maui, October 2014.

I used -
Simple Stories 'Homespun' pp's
My Mind's Eye Enamel Dots, Washi Tape
American Crafts Chipboard Thickers
October Afternoon Mini Alphas
Crate, Fancy Pants Diecuts

Based on Sketch #96 from Sketch-N-Scrap.

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