Saturday, March 31, 2018

Under the Big Top

Recent photos of sweet grandson Kellan at his school program all about the circus. He was the 'Strong Man'. (March 2018)

I used older stash -
Fancy Pants 'Everyday Circus' pp's, Stickers
October Afternoon Washi Tape, Alphas
Eyelet Outlet Music Note Brads
American Crafts Foam Thickers
Elle's Studio Journal Card
Tim Holtz 'Ringer' Stencil
Ranger Texture Paste

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It's Party Time!

Photos of sweet grandson Kellan opening his birthday gifts, May 2017.

I used -
Echo Park 'Party Time' pp's, Stickers
American Crafts Foam Number
Webster's Pages Journal Card

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Wednesday, March 28, 2018

Dab at the Beach

Photo of silly grandson Marcus doing his 'thing' at the beach. LOL (March 2018)

I used -
American Crafts, Carta Bella, Eyelet Outlet, October Afternoon, Queen & Co., and Recollections Washi Tape
Amy Tangerine, Pinkfresh Studios Alphas
Neat & Tangled Sequins
Heidi Swapp Mist

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Charmed Life of Music


Photos of sweet granddaughter Sydney and her Mom and Choir Team at a competition, March 2017.

I used -
Webster's Pages 'All About Me' pp's, Fabric Tag
American Crafts Foam Thickers
October Afternoon Alphas
Tim Holtz 'Music' Stencil
Heidi Swapp Texture Paste

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Little Man

 Photo of sweet little grandson Evan who was actually sitting still a moment. He is so full of energy! (January 2016)

I used -
My Mind's Eye 'Out & About' paper scraps
American Crafts Foam, Chipboard Thickers
Crate Paper Chipboard Dinosaurs

This is for Challenge #388 using red, white, and plus signs. 

This is also based on Sketch #318 from
Sketches in Thyme. 

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Basket Full of Fun!

 Photo of sweet grandson Kellan with his Easter Basket, April 2017.

I used -
Echo Park 'Hello Easter' pp's, Stickers
Carta Bella Enamel Dots 

Based on the March 25th Sketch from Citrus Twist.

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Dear Ole SHS

 This is the High School I went to and it was built in 1908. The color photo is actually taken from the football field in the back. It includes the band room, main high school, and the gym. The black and white photo is of the front of the high school. The title is part of the alma mater.

I used -
My Mind's Eye 'Wander' pp's, Enamel Dots
Pinkfresh Studios Puffy Accent
Carta Bella Enamel Dots
Doodlebug Alphas
KI Baker's Twine
Petaloo Flowers

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Tuesday, March 27, 2018

My Toyota Love

Photo of the new Toyota Sienna Van we bought August 2017.

I used -
My Mind's Eye 'Wander' pp's, Enamel Dots
Basic Grey, Simple Stories Stickers
Doodlebug Alpha Stickers
Crate Paper Journal Tag

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Today is the Day

 Photos of sweet little grandson Evan enjoying a cookie on his 3rd birthday, January 2017.

I used -
Pebbles 'Happy Hooray' Birthday
Simple Stories Chipboard Accents
Webster's Pages Journal Tag
Doodlebug Doilies

Based on this February PageMap. 

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Make Today Amazing

Photos of our room at the Grand Palladium, Punta Cana. (October 2016)
We were upgraded to an oceanfront suite. Very nice!

I used -
Pinkfresh Studios 'Indigo Hills', Diecuts, Puffy Accents
Doodlebug Number Stickers

Based on this March PageMap.

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Naughty or Nice

Photos of sweet grandson Nathan opening his gifts, Christmas 2017.

I used -
My Mind's Eye 'Oh What Fun' pp's, Journal Tag, Diecuts
Eyelet Outlet Enamel Dots
Doodlebug Doily

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Saturday, March 24, 2018

Family Tradition


Photos of my granddaughters Kaylee, Sydney, and Lucy, Christmas 2016. We have a Christmas tradition of hiding clues for them to find their stockings.

I used -
Bella Blvd. 'Illustrated Faith Christmas' Background Paper, Diecuts
American Crafts Foam Thickers
October Afternoon Stickers
Teresa Collins Journal Tag
Bo Bunny 'Fa La La' pp's
Neat & Tangled Sequins

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Surprise!

Another photo that MIL recently gave me of FIL's surprise birthday party years ago.

I used really OLD STASH -
Crate Paper 'Maggie Holmes Styleboard' pp's
Studio Calico 'Print Shop' Background Paper
Basic Grey, Echo Park Stickers
Webster's Pages Journal Card
Tim Holtz 'Burlap' Stencil
Pink Paislee Brown Paper
Prima Brown Rust Paste

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Relax Unwind Enjoy

 Photos of DH and I relaxing at the beach, Punta Cana, Dominican Republic. (October 2016)

I used -
Authentique 'Seafarer' pp's, Stickers
Carta Bella Title Sticker, Enamel Dots
Eyelet Outlet Enamel Dots
Fancy Pants Diecut

Based on this March 15th Sketch from Stuck Sketches. 

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Jingle Bells

Photos of DD Michelle and her sweet kids Marcus, Lucy, and Kellan. (Christmas 2016)

I used -
Pinkfresh Studios 'Oh Joy' pp's, Diecuts
American Crafts Journal Tag
My Mind's Eye Washi Tape
Pebbles 'Santa' Diecut

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Friday, March 23, 2018

Music Love

Photos of sweet grandkids Lucy and Evan playing with this music keyboard, November 2015.

I used -
Simple Stories 'Homespun' pp's, Journal Tag
Eyelet Outlet Music Note Brads
Doodlebug Sequins, Alphas
Petaloo Flower

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Maroma Beach

 Photos of DH and I and the Maroma Beach at Mexico. (October 2017)
{It's on the 'top 10 list' of best beaches in the world.}

I used -
Simple Stories 'I Am' pp's, Washi Tape
Elle's Studio, Fancy Pants Tags
My Mind's Eye Enamel Dots
Eyelet Outlet Palm Tree Brad
Pinkfresh Studios Alphas

Based on this March 15th Sketch from 
My Creative Scrapbook.
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Shine On!


Photos of sweet granddaughters Lucy and Kaylee being creative and painting together, November 2017.

I used -
Pebbles 'My Funny Valentine' pp's, Puffy Accents
Fancy Pants Journal Card, Puffy Title

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Goal


Photos of sweet grandson Kellan playing soccer, September 2016.

I used -
Echo Park 'Soccer' pp's, Stickers
Tim Holtz 'Faded Dot' Stencil
Eyelet Outlet Soccer Brad
American Crafts Number
Ranger Texture Paste
Doodlebug Mini Clip

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Thursday, March 22, 2018

Be Mine

Photo of sweet granddaughter Kaylee with her boyfriend, February 2018.

I used -
Pebbles 'My Funny Valentine' pp's, Puffy Accents
Tim Holtz 'Faded Dot' Stencil
Elle's Studio Journal Card
Ranger Texture Paste
Crate Paper Diecuts

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Family is #1

 Another photo MIL recently gave me of her holding newborn grandson Nathan, April 2007.

I used -
Carta Bella 'Practically Perfect' pp's, Enamel Dots
Elle's Studio Journal Card
Neat & Tangled Sequins
Recollections Doily
Prima Flowers

Based on this November PageMap. 

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Love You

 Photo of sweet little granddaughter Lucy playing outside with her doggie 'Bo'. Don't worry she isn't riding him, she's just posing.

I used -
American Crafts 'Shimelle Little By Little' pp's, Foam Thickers
Prima Flowers, Tags
Doodlebug Doilies

Based on this March PageMap. 

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Yum!

 {Sorry for the shadows from my darn scanner!}

Photos of DH and I along with our steak dinner one evening, Punta Cana, DR. (October 2016)

I used -
Dear Lizzy 'Stay Colorful' pp's
Eyelet Outlet Brads, Enamel Dots
Prima Flowers, Diecuts, Hearts
Heidi Swapp Texture Paste
Tim Holtz 'Starry' Stencil
Elle's Studio Journal Card
Faber-Castell Pink Gelatos
Doodlebug Alphas

 Based on the March 15th Sketch from Let's Get Sketchy.

This is also for Challenge #387 about 'food' 
from Lasting Memories. 

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Wednesday, March 21, 2018

Good Times

Photos of sweet grandson Kellan enjoying Stirrup Cay on their Norwegian Cruise, March 2018. In the one photo he's wearing his Momma's hat because he gets sunburned easily.

I used -
Amy Tangerine 'Sunshine and Good Times', Puffy Thickers
Echo Park 'Summer Party' Stickers
Elle's Studio Journal Card
The Twinery Baker's Twine

Based on Sketch #317 from Sketches in Thyme. 


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Oh Happy Day

 Photo of DH and I at the beach at Punta Cana, Dominican Republic. (October 2016)

I used -
Pink Paislee 'Confetti Wishes', Diecuts
Neat & Tangled Sequins
Heidi Swapp Texture Paste
Tim Holtz 'Bubble' Stencil

Based on this March 18th Sketch from Citrus Twist. 

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Dream Big

 Photos of DH and the courtyard at our Catalonia Resort at Cancun, Mexico. (October 2017)

I used -
Crate Paper 'Good Vibes' pp's, Diecuts
Pinkfresh Studios Diecuts

This is based on Sketch #149 from Sketch N Scrap. 
I started out with the sketch, but then just kept adding. 

This is also for Challenge #304 from Use Your Stuff 
to use Border Punches. I used Fiskars Upper Crest and
Martha Stewart Flower Bed Border Punches. 

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Awesome Siesta Key

 Photos of sweet grandkids Lucy and Marcus who went to Siesta Key for their Christmas break 2017.

I used -
American Crafts 'Vicki Boutin All the Good Things' Background Paper
American Crafts 'Shimelle Glitter Girl' pp's, Foam Thickers
Pink Paislee Diecuts, Journal Tag
Tim Holtz 'Faded Dot' Stencil
Doodlebug Alpha Stickers
Ranger Texture Paste

Based on this August PageMap. 

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Tuesday, March 20, 2018

Hello Easter

 Photo of DD with her kids Kellan, Lucy, and Marcus last Easter 2017.

I used -
Simple Stories 'Easter/Spring' pp's, Stickers
Echo Park Stickers, Chipboard Accents
Recollections Doily

Based on this PageMap. 

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Choose Your Own Path

This is where I went to Elementary School and it was built in 1896.

I used OLD stash here -
My Mind's Eye 'Good Day Sunshine' pp's
Fancy Pants Chipboard Flower Accent
Pinkfresh Studios Title Diecut
Recollections Doily
Maya Road Clocks

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Easter

 Group photo of my silly grandkids, Easter 2017.

I used -
Photoplay 'Easter Blessings', Chipboard Accents
Simple Stories Chipboard Frames
Making Memories Button Brad
Prima Flower

at Scrap Our Stash plus I used 2 chipboard frames.
 I used a circle and the lower corner embellishment of the left sketch and the basic layout design, photo, frame, and flowers of the right sketch.

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Letterman

 Photo of oldest granddaughter Makaylee with her new letterman's jacket that she got for Christmas. We're so very proud of her. She lettered in Softball and Choir as a Freshman. She also lettered in Volleyball as a Sophomore. She's a great athlete and we're so proud of her.

I used -
Simple Stories and Pebbles Papers
American Crafts Chipboard Thickers
Pinkfresh Studios Alphas
Pink Paislee Journal Tag
My Mind's Eye Washi
Prima Flowers

Based on this November PageMap. 

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Friday, March 16, 2018

Something Beautiful is on the Horizon

 Photos of DH and I walking through the butterfly garden at our resort, Mexico. (October 2017)

I used -
Carta Bella 'Practically Perfect' pp's, Enamel Dots
Pinkfresh Studios Diecuts
Fancy Pants Journal Tag
Simple Stories Stickers
Prima Paper Butterflies

This was for the March Ad Challenge at
A Cherry on Top based on the following 
and we had to cut the photos. 

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#Honda Fit


I just love our new little Honda Fit car which we bought on my last birthday in November. It's actually a dark purple color, called "blackberry pearl' but it didn't show up very well in the photo. (November 2017)

I used -
American Crafts 'Shimelle Little By Little' pp's, Chipboard Alphas
Simple Stories 'St. Patrick's Day' Stickers
Jillibean Soup Kraft Triangle Banner
Carta Bella Enamel Dot
Heidi Swapp Kraft Tag

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