Making Spirits Bright

 Photos of oldest DGD Makaylee opening her gifts, Christmas 2016.

I used -
Fancy Pants 'Holiday Hustle' pp's
Pinkfresh Studios Diecuts
Recollections Doily
Doodlebug Sequins
Misc. Buttons

Based on this November PageMap. 

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Double Trouble

 Photo of DGD Lucy and her friend, Halloween 2016.

I used -
Bella Blvd. 'Spooktacular' pp's
Dear Lizzy Chipboard Alphas
American Crafts Flair Pin
Doodlebug Diecuts

Catching up on this October 15th Sketch from Colorful Creations. 

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Deck the Halls

 Photos of sweet granddaughter Lucy helping to decorate our tree, November 2017.

I used -
Fancy Pants 'Holiday Hustle' pp's
Heidi Swapp Mint Texture Paste
Tim Holtz Starry Stencil
Pinkfresh Studios Diecuts

This is for Challenge LM#372 "Winter/December Holiday Traditions"

from Lasting Memories using the Color Inspiration below. One of our holiday traditions is having the grandkids help decorate our tree.

Based on the November 26th sketch from Citrus Twist. 

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#3 Little Monkeys

 Photo of silly grandkids Marcus, Lucy, and Kellan at the grocery store, September 2017.

I used -
Elle's Studio 'Sycamore Lane, Thankful' pp's, Journal Card
Carta Bella Chipboard Accents
Pink Paislee Sequins
Doodlebug Alphas

Based on this November PageMap. 

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Unwrap the Magic!

 Photos of little grandson Brady opening his gifts, Christmas 2016.

I used -
My Mind's Eye 'Oh What Fun!' pp's, Diecuts
Creative Embellishments Framing Chipboard
Carta Bella, Eyelet Outlet Enamel Dots
Doodlebug Alphas

Based on Sketch #302 from

Sketches in Thyme. 

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Soccer

 Photos of grandson Brady playing soccer, October 2017.

I used -
Bella Blvd. 'Soccer' pp's
Echo Park Title Stickers
Simple Stories Journal Card
Pinkfresh Studios Enamel Dots
Eyelet Outlet Soccer Brad
EK Success Foam Dots

Based on the November 15th Sketch  

from Let's Get Sketchy. 

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Thankful & Blessed

 Photos of my sweet grandkids, October 2016.

I used -
Carta Bella 'Hello Fall' pp's, Stickers
Neat & Tangled Sequins
Evalicious Wooden Arrow
Photoplay Word Stickers
Doodlebug Brads
Prima Flowers

This is for the November 15th Sketch & Word Challenge  

from Scrap Our Stash. I used 'Thanks"...

 T - Thankful Title
     H - Hello Fall Line
     A - Arrow
     N - Neat & Tangled Sequins
     K - Kraft Background Cardstock
     S - Stickers

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Happy Holidays

 Photos of sweet little grandddaughter Lucy opening her gift, Christmas 2016.

I used -
Authentique 'Colorful Christmas' pp's
Creative Embellishments Chipboard Frame
My Mind's Eye Journal Tag, Washi Tape
Studio Calico Wooden Veneers
American Crafts Washi Tape
Crate Paper Title Tag
Pink Paislee Sequins

This is based on Sketch #301 from 

Sketches in Thyme. 

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Splash Down

 Photos of little DGD Lucy at the Pool, June 2016.

I used -
Pink Paislee 'Turn the Page' pp's, Journal Card
American Crafts Chipboard Thickers
Simple Stories Stickers

Catching up on this October 15th Sketch #297

from Sketches in Thyme.

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Delight in the Everyday Moments

 Photo of DGD Lucy who loves taking selfies and this is with her puppy Pixie. (November 2017)

I used -
Crate Paper 'Maggie Holmes Carousel' pp's, Puffy Accents
American Crafts 'Shimelle Glitter Girl' Striped Paper
Prima Chevron Bling

Based on the November 19th Sketch 

from Citrus Twist. 

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Fabulous Starfish

 We saw these large amazing starfish at Grenada on our April 2016 Cruise.

I used -
KaiserCraft 'Summer Splash' pp's, Diecuts
American Crafts Foam Thickers
Imaginisce Puffy Accents
Pink Paislee Alphas

Based on the November 1st Sketch from

Let's Get Sketchy. 

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Life is Better at the Beach

 Photos of DH & I at Trunk Bay at St. John on our April 2016 Cruise.

I used -
KaiserCraft 'Summer Splash' pp's, Diecuts
Imaginisce Puffy Jelly Fish
Lilac Lane Sequins
Doodlebug Doily

Based on the  November JumpStart Sketch

from The ScrapRoom.

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#Thankful For You!

 Photo of sweet grandkids Kaylee and Brady, whom I'm thankful that they live near us.

I used -
American Crafts 'Shimelle Glitter Girl' pp's, Puffy Alphas
Pinkfresh Studio Puffy Elements, Enamel Dot
Dear Lizzy Chipboard Alphas
Heidi Swapp Kraft Tag
KaiserCraft Diecuts

This is for Challenge #289, "Thankful Theme"  

from the Use Your Stuff Blog. 

This is based on the October 15th Sketch from

Scrap Our Stash, but I didn't include the 'leaf' items.

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Fantastic Journey

Photo of DH and I at Trunk Bay at St. John on our April 2016 Cruise.

I used -
Echo Park 'Go See Explore' pp's, Stickers, Chipboard
Pinkfresh Studio Puffy Elements
Prima Journal Stamp

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Prom 2017

Photos of sweet granddaughter Makaylee going to a friend's Prom, 

May 2017.

I used -
Carta Bella 'Metrolpolitan Girl' pp's, Stickers
Pink Paislee Journal Diecuts
Eyelet Outlet Enamel Dots
Bella Bling Border
Doodlebug Doily

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Merry Christmas

Group photo of our family, Christmas 2016.

I used -
Carta Bella 'A Very Merry Christmas' Background Paper
Fancy Pants Puffy Accents
My Mind's Eye Journal Tag
Doodlebug Doily

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Don't Fear the Reaper

 Photos of the grandkids trick or treating. Grandson Marcus is the Reaper. (October 2017)

I used -
Doodlebug 'Boos & Brews' pp's, diecuts
Basic Grey, Webster's Pages Alphas
American Crafts Wooden Buttons
Fancy Pants Ribbon

This is for Challenge LM#371 from Lasting Memories using

Recipe #4:  2 photos, 2 different fonts for title, 4 patterned papers, 5 buttons, 1 ribbon {orange Bottom}, 4 die cuts and sprinkle with mist.

Catching up on this October 1st JumpStart Sketch from

The ScrapRoom.

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It's Broken

 Photo of sweet granddaughter Sydney when she broke her foot January 2017. She was going down the steps at her other Grandma's and stepped down wrong.

I used -
KaiserCraft 'Daydreamer' pp, Diecuts
Elle's Studio Journal Card
Doodlebug Alphas
Jolee's Stickers
Misc. Flair Pin

Based on Sketch #141 from Sketch N Scrap. 

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Hugs

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

I used -
Doodlebug 'Boos & Brews' pp's, Banner
Creative Embellishments Chipboard Heart Frame
American Crafts Foam Thickers, Ribbons
Prima Chevron, Heart Bling

Based on the November 18th Sketch from

My Creative Sketches. 

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Merry Christmas

 Photos of little grandson Marcus opening gifts, Christmas 2016.

I used -
Carta Bella 'Christmas Delivery' pp's
Echo Park Chipboard Accents
My Mind's Eye Journal Tag
Pink Paislee Sequins
Doodlebug Doily

Based on this November 15th Sketch from

My Creative Scrapbook. 

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The Doctor Is In

 Photos of sweet little grandson Brady when he broke his arm playing WWE {Wrestling} with a friend, August 2016.

I used -
Elle's Studio 'Sycamore Lane, Thankful' pp's, Journal Card
Jolee's, Karen Foster Dr. Stickers
Neat & Tangled Sequins

This is for the Make it Monday Sketch Challenge No. 100  

from The Memory Nest. 

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Go Eagles

Our little athlete Makaylee, who plays sports year-around has decided to try something different this Winter. She's going to cheer for the basketball team. Cheering is something she hasn't done since she was little. She's having fun with it and their first game is in December. This was taken Nov. 9 and she's pictured on the right side in the middle.

I used -
Doodlebug 'Slam Dunk' pp's, Stickers, Sequins
American Crafts Letterman Thickers
Basic Grey Arrow Paper
Simple Stories Journal Card

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Summer Fun

 Photos of grandson Brady enjoying 'kids day' at the park, August 2016.

I used -
Pink Paislee 'Turn the Page' pp's, Chipboard Alphas
Elle's Studio Journal Tag
Fancy Pants Diecuts
Photoplay Stickers
Doodlebug Doily

Based on the November 1st Sketch from

Stuck?! Sketches. 

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Be Brave

 Catching up on these photos of sweet little grandson Marcus when he had a basketball accident. Had to have stitches in his forehead and there's still a scar. Also broke his arm in a couple places. Thankfully his arm healed correctly. (January 2016)

I used -
Pink Paislee 'Turn the Page' pp's
Simple Stories 'Posh' pp's, Chipboard Arrow, Enamel Dots
Elle's Studio Journal Tags
Crate Paper Title Diecut
Jolee's Dr. Accents

Catching up on the October 1st sketch from 

Let's Get Sketchy.

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Wild Child

Photo of all 6 of my sweet grandsons. It's really hard to get any photo of them altogether as the youngest 2 usually run off like the youngest here is trying to get down. (October 2016)

I used -
Jillibean Soup 'Mushroom Medley' pp's
Carta Bella Chipboard Accents
American Crafts Chipboard Title
Elle's Studio Journal Tag

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One Fine Day

Photo of some of my grandkids enjoying the lazy river at our local pool, June 2016.

I used -
Simple Stories 'Summer Days' pp's
Doodlebug Alphas, Sequins
Photoplay Stickers
Fancy Pants Diecut
Prima Enamel Dots

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Together

 Photo of DH and I, Christmas Dinner Dance 2016.

I used -
Photoplay 'Mad For Plaid' pp's
Echo Park Chipboard Accents
American Crafts Foam Thickers
Kaisercraft Journal Tag
Doodlebug Doily
Prima Flowers

Catching up on this October 1st sketch that 

Rochelle Spears posted on her Blog.

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December Story

 Photos of sweet granddaughter Sydney opening her Christmas gifts, Christmas 2016.

I used -
Pinkfresh Studios 'Christmas Wishes' Acrylic Stars
Pinkfresh Studios 'Oh Joy' Clear Accents
CE String of Lights Stamp
ACOT, Tim Holtz Markers

Catching up on this October Sketch from 

Let's Get Sketchy. 

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