Happy Travels

Photos of DH and I on our flight to Punta Cana, Dominican Republic. (September 2018)

I used -
Fancy Pants 'On Our Way' pp's, Tags
Carta Bella 'Pack Your Bags' Stickers
Eyelet Outlet, Prima Enamel Dots

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Always Happy

 Photos of sweet grandkids Lucy and Kellan, April 2018.

I used -
Simple Stories 'Hello Summer' pp's
Heidi Swapp Texture Pastes
Pinkfresh Studio Diecuts
Stickles 'Black Diamond'
Doodlebug Doilies

Based on this October 14th Sketch from Citrus Twist. 

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Zip Lining

Photos of sweet little DGD Lucy who was so brave to try zip lining for the 1st time high above many decks on their May 2018 Cruise.

I used really old stash here -
Studio Calico 'Printshop' Background Paper
My Mind's Eye 'Cut & Paste Flair' pp's
American Crafts Chipboard Thickers
Heidi Grace Journal Tag
Pink Paislee Sequins
Echo Park Stickers
Prima Flowers

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Good Friends Good Times

 Photos of some of the grandkids having a water balloon fight, August 2018.

I used -
American Crafts 'Shimelle Box of Crayons' pp's, Foam Thickers
October Afternoon Tiny Alphas
Jillibean Soup Wordy Stickers
KaiserCraft Diecuts

This is based on the recent Becky Fleck Challenge

at A Cherry on Top. 

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Fa La La

 Photos of sweet little DGD Lucy opening her gifts, Christmas 2017.

I used -
My Mind's Eye 'Jingle All the Way' pp's, Stickers
American Crafts Kraft Tags
Eyelet Outlet Enamel Dots
The Twinery Baker's Twine
Doodlebug Sequins

This is for the October 15th  

Blend-A-Sketch Challenge at Scrap Our Stash. 

From the left sketch I used the tag placement and from the right sketch I used the basic layering design. I also included the required diagonal striped patterned paper. 

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Lasting Memories REVEAL #419 - Travel

I'm excited to share our theme this month at Lasting Memories is 'All About Techniques' and I'm hostessing the challenges. Here is Challenge #419. That special little thing that puts the finishing touch on your layouts.  I love adding a bit of texture to my work by using torn paper. This week our challenge is rather simple and easy to use "2 or More Torn Papers". {You may of course add anything else.} Hope you come play along this month!

Photo of DD Michelle and her kids Marcus, Kellan, and Lucy at Labadee, Haiti on their May 2018 Cruise.

I used -
American Crafts 'Amy Tangerine Shine On' pp's, Foam Thickers
Pink Paislee 'Turn the Page' Diecuts
Prima Enamel Shapes
Doodlebug Sequins

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Sketches in Thyme REVEAL #346 - Follow Your Heart

 Photo of sweet DGD Kaylee just before her Homecoming Dance, September 2018.

I used -
Photoplay 'Vintage Girl' pp's, Stickers
Echo Park, Prima Enamel Dots
The Paper Studio Flowers
Heidi Swapp Diecuts

This is for REVEAL #346 from Sketches in Thyme.

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Play All Day

 Photos of grandson Brady at his cousin's birthday party at Chuck E. Cheese, April 2016.

I used -
American Crafts 'Shimelle Box of Crayons' pp's, Chipboard & Foam Thickers
Elle's Studio Journal Card
Prima Enamel Dots
Doodlebug Sequins

Catching up on this August 15th Sketch from

Let's Get Sketchy. 

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#123 Puppy Love

 Photo of sweet little DGD Lucy with 2 of her doggies, Pixie and Kane. (October 2018)

I used -
Pebbles 'My Funny Valentine' pp's, Puffy Hearts
American Crafts, Fancy Pants Puffy Thickers
Eyelet Outlet Enamel Dots
Jillibean Soup PL Card

This is based on the October Freaky Fast Formula

 at The ScrapRoom.

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So Very Blessed

 Photos of DH and I along with DD Marla and her two kids Kaylee and Brady at San Juan, Puerto Rico on our July 2018 Cruise.

I used -
Pink Paislee 'Moonstruck' Diecuts, Puffy Heart
Am. Crafts One Canoe Two Diecuts
Simple Stories Enamel Dots
Darice Flowers

Based on this sketch by Susan Stringfellow which 

is the Throwback Sketch Challenge at Facebook

for The ScrapRoom. 

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Choir

 Photo of oldest granddaughter Makaylee's High School Choir, May 2017.

I used -
American Crafts 'Amy Tangerine Shine On' pp's
Heidi Swapp Black Texture Paste, Mists
My Mind's Eye Music Washi Tape
Eyelet Outlet Music Note Brads
Pinkfresh Studio Leather Alphas
KaiserCraft Triangle Stencil
Ruby Rocket Bella Bling

Based on this October 1st Sketch by Let's Get Sketchy. 

This is also for the October 1st Challenge  

at Scrap Our Stash based on the following plus I used bling.

My bling is at the bottom just above the orange strip. 

This is also for the October Challenge at Quick Quotes. 

 Create a Geometric Design!
(Use Triangles, Circles, Rectangles, Squares, Etc.)

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I'll Make My Own Money

 Photo of DGD Makaylee and her first paycheck from working at Subway, June 2018.

I used -
Simple Stories 'Hello Lovely' pp's
KaiserCraft 'Memory Lane' Background Paper
American Crafts, Fancy Pants Heidi SwappTags
Basic Grey Alpha Stickers
Misc. Rick Rack Trim
Echo Park Stickers
Recollections Doily
Prima Bling

This is based on Rochelle Spear's October 1st Sketch Challenge  

and I used the required 'Plaid Patterned Paper'.

This is also for Stacy's October Song Challenge.  

I used the lyrics, "I'll Make My Own Money" for my title. 

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The Magic of Christmas

 Photos of grandkids Marcus, Kellan, and Lucy, Christmas 2017.

I used -
Photoplay 'Here Comes Santa' pp's, Stickers
Darice Flowers

Based on this older sketch by Laura Whitaker. 

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Party This Way

 Photos of DH and I having some local beer at Playa del Carmen, Mexico. (October 2017)

I used -
Pebbles 'Patio Party' pp's, Accents
Carta Bella, Eyelet Outlet Enamel Dots
Crate Paper Watercolors

This is for the October JumpStart Sketch Challenge  

at The ScrapRoom. 

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A Haunting We Will Go

 Photos of sweet little grandson Kellan with his family trick or treating, Halloween 2017.

I used -
Echo Park 'Halloween Town' pp's, Stickers
Doodlebug Sequins

Based on Sketch #162 from Sketch N Scrap. 

This is also for The ScrapRoom Facebook Challenge 

based on the following color image. 

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Ice Cream Girl

 Photo of sweet DGD Makaylee enjoying her strawberry ice cream rolls she got at San Juan, Puerto Rico on our July 2018 Cruise. It's kind of an ice cream lab where they roll the ice cream into thin rolls and then add your choice of toppings. She had seen it made on TV and was surprised when we walked right by it.

I used -
Pinkfresh Studio 'Simple & Sweet' pp's, Puffy and Chipboard Accents
American Crafts Chipboard Thickers

Based on this wonderful sketch.

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Lasting Memories REVEAL #418 - Trick or Treat Boo To You

Our challenge #418 this week is all about Halloween as it is just around the corner, show us a layout of your favourite costume or someone all decked out to Trick or Treat. 

 Photos of sweet granddaughter Lucy and her family trick or treating, Halloween 2017.

I used -
Doodlebug 'Boos & Brews' pp's, Diecuts
Photoplay 'Trick or Treat' Stickers
Echo Park Halloween Brads
The Paper Studio Flowers

Based on this October PageMap. 

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December Story

Photos of DD Marla with her sweet kids Kaylee and Brady, Christmas 2017.

I used -
Pinkfresh Studio 'Oh Joy' pp's, Diecuts, Puffy Accents
Carta Bella, Eyelet Outlet Enamel Dots
Tim Holtz 'Starry' Stencil
Bella Blvd. Journal Tag
Ranger Texture Paste
Petaloo Flowers

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Boys Will Be Boys

 Photos of grandsons Nate, Evan, and Brady playing Playstation, March 2018.

I used -
Jillibean Soup '2 Cool for School' pp's, Diecuts, Stickers
Eyelet Outlet Enamel Dots
Elle's Studio Journal Card

Catching up on this September Sketch #341 from

Sketches in Thyme.

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Shine

 Photos of DH and I and the grounds at our Majestic Elegance Resort, Punta Cana, Dominican Republic. (September 2018)

I used -
Crate Paper 'Maggie Holmes Flourish' pp's, Diecuts
Simple Stories Chipboard Accents
Eyelet Outlet Black Brads
Carta Bella Enamel Dots

Based on this June PageMap. 

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Beach Memories Last a Lifetime

 Photo of DH with grandkids Marcus and Lucy at Myrtle Beach. (August 2017)

I used -
Carta Bella 'Summer Splash' pp's, Chipboard Accents, Stickers, Enamel Dots
Elle's Studio Journal Card
Eyelet Outlet Enamel Dots

Based on this August PageMap. 

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Got Eggs?

 Photos of sweet youngest grandson Travis at our egg hunt, Easter 2018.

I used -
Photoplay 'Jurassic' pp's
Echo Park Stickers, Chipboard Accents
Pinkfresh Studio Puffy Thickers
Fancy Pants Journal Tag
Wilton Doily

Based on Sketch #344 from Sketches in Thyme. 

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Lasting Memories REVEAL #417 - Always Be Kind

October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month. Show about that or just use lots of Pink on your layout. Come play along with us this month and possibly win a $15 Gift Card at Lasting Memories!

Photo of some of my sweet grandkids, August 2018. Something I always try to instill in them is to 'Always be kind to others'.

I used -
Pebbles 'My Funny Valentine' pp's
American Crafts, Fancy Pants Thickers
Eyelet Outlet Enamel Dots
Prima Flowers

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You Are the Best

 Photos of sweet, youngest granddaughter Lucy climbing and doing handstands on their May 2018 Cruise.

I used -
Pink Paislee 'Auburn Lane' pp's, Diecuts
Elle's Studio Journal Card

Based on this June PageMap. 

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At the Wilds!

 Photos of DGD Kaylee and her boyfriend at The Wilds which is an outdoors zoo type place. (May 2018)

I used -
Simple Stories 'Hello Summer' pp's, Washi Tape
American Crafts, Basic Grey, Doodlebug Alphas
Tim Holtz 'Bubble Wrap' Stencil
Ranger Texture Paste
Fancy Pants Tags
Darice Flowers

Based on this June PageMap. 

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Life is Good

 Photos of DH and I on the plane to Punta Cana, Dominican Republic. (December 2017)

I used -
Fancy Pants 'On Our Way' pp's
Tim Holtz 'Splatters' Stencil
Eyelet Outlet Enamel Dots
Ranger Texture Paste

Catching up on the September 15th Sketch

from My Creative Scrapbook. 

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