Escape the Ordinary

 Photo of darling husband Brad walking down the beach at Punta Cana, Dominican Republic. (September 2018)

I used -
Graphic 45 'Sun Kissed' pp's
Pink Paislee, October Afternoon Alphas
Carta Bella Chipboard, Enamel Dots
Am. Crafts Vicki Boutin Diecuts

Based on this older August 2015 sketch by Citrus Twist. 

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Believe

 Photo of little granddaughter Lucy and her friend visiting Santa, December 2017.

I used -
Simple Stories 'Merry & Bright' pp's, Stickers
Pinkfresh Studio Chipboard Alphas
Neat & Tangled Sequins
My Mind's Eye Tags

Based on this wonderful sketch by Laura Whitaker. 

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Cherish

 Photo of my Mom at 89, June 2018.

I used -
My Mind's Eye 'Lucky in Love' pp's, Stickers
American Crafts Vicki Boutin Diecuts, Puffy Thickers
Petaloo, The paper Studio Flowers
Elle's Studio Journal Card
Doodlebug Doily

This is for Case File No. 265
from CSI: Colors, Stories, Inspiration Blog based on the following...

  EVIDENCE
    Stripes
    Flower
    Cat or other animal (Butterfly)
    Puffy stickers (alphas)

TESTIMONY (JOURNALING IDEAS)
    Topic: Document something about home

THE SCHEME
    228.160.175 -carnation pink
    246.214.225 – pale pink
    255.255.255 - bright white
    209.205.199 – light gray
    16.14.25 - black

Based on this November 18th Sketch by Citrus Twist. 

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Love Softball

 Photos of granddaughter Sydney playing softball, June 2017.

I used -
Simple Stories 'Softball' pp's, Stickers
Pink Paislee Sequins
Doodlebug Doilies

Based on this July PageMap. 

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Live Life Like a 3-1 Count

 Photos of grandson Brady playing baseball, May 2018.

I used -
Simple Stories 'Baseball' pp's, Stickers

Based on this July PageMap. 

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Merry Christmas

 Photo of grandkids Marcus, Lucy, and Kellan from Christmas 2017.

I used -
Bo Bunny 'Christmas in the Village'
Doodlebug, Pink Paislee Sequins
Simple Stories Stickers
Crate Paper Diecuts

Based on this sketch by Laura Whitaker. 

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Sketches in Time REVEAL #350 - Holly Jolly Christmas

 Photos of sweet grandkids Kellan, Lucy, and Marcus. (Christmas 2017)

I used -
Carta Bella 'Santa's Workshop' pp's, Stickers
Vicki Boutin Journal Tag
Doodlebug Sequins

This is based on Sketch #350 from Sketches in Thyme. 

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Island Girl

 Photo of me at {my happy place} our gorgeous beach at Punta Cana, Dominican Republic. (December 2017)

I used -
Bella Blvd. 'Island Escape' pp's
American Crafts Puffy Thickers
Crate Paper, Pink Paislee Diecuts
Carta Bella Enamel Dots

Based on the November Blend-A-Sketch Challenge  

at Scrap Our Stash. From the left sketch I used the basic layered paper strips design along with the 1 photo. Then from the right sketch I used the tags and banner strip placement. 

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Hello Beautiful Gorgeous Fall

 Photos of DS and his family at a Fall Festival, October 2016.

I used -
Carta Bella 'Fall Break' pp's, Chipboard Accents, Stickers
Tim Holtz 'Pumpkin' Stencil
Prima Texture Paste, Ink
Neat & Tangled Sequins

Based on this older sketch by Brenda Ragsdale that I found on Pinterest. 

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Christmas Out Takes

 Silly photos of some of the grandkids last Christmas 2017. It's fun trying to get them all to look at the camera at the same time. I usually don't even know what I end up with until I download them to my computer. I just found these ones of DGD Kaylee peeking out in between the other grandkids just smiling sweetly. Hilarious! Also in the left photo I can only see half of the 2 boys in the back.

I used -
Pinkfresh Studios Chipboard Alphas
My Mind's Eye Washi Tapes
Doodlebug Sequins, Alphas
Simple Stories Stickers

Based on Sketch #165 from Sketch N Scrap. 

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Today

Photo of grandkids Lucy, Marcus, and Kellan on their first day back to school, August 2018.

I used -
Prima, VersaMagic Inks
Amy Tangerine Foam Thickers
Simple Stories Stickers
Neat & Tangled Sequins
Heidi Swapp Mists

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You Are the Only Fish in the Sea for Me!

Now, for the last Technique Challenge  #423 this month at Lasting Memories, I wanna see some 'Mixed Media'. This often mean different things to different people. I take it to mean using a variety of different mediums and techniques. So, maybe you wanna use some texture paste with your stencils and add some stamping too. Or maybe you like using your Gelatos and add some Misting. Just get out any of your Watercolors, Paints, Mists, Gelatos, Inks, Gesso, Stencils, Stamps, etc. and have a MESSY TIME!

Photos of DH and I enjoying the beach at Punta Cana, Dominican Republic.
(October 2017)

I used -
Prima 'St. Tropez' pp's, Flowers, Diecuts, Crystals
Tim Holtz 'Bubble' Stencil
Heidi Swapp Texture Paste

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Lasting Memories this month!

So Thankful For You!

 Photo of DH and I at San Juan, Puerto Rico. (July 2018) My journaling is to my wonderful husband Brad who had a heart attack in April. I'm so thankful for him each and everyday and pray we have many more years together to make beautiful memories.

I used -
Pinkfresh Studio 'Indigo Hills 2' pp's, Diecuts
American Crafts Foam Thickers
Carta Bella Enamel Dots
Bella Blvd. Diecuts

This is for the November Challenge at the 

Pinkfresh Studio Blog based on the following....

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#ACOTwinyourwishlist

Win Your Wish List Giveaway!

Submit a project in our gallery for the chance to win your wish list!

(Up to $100 value, and FREE domestic shipping.) 

Here are the rules:

• The theme of the project is thankfulness. What are you thankful for? 
  
• You must have an account with us - it’s free and easy to sign up!
  
• Submit your project in our gallery and list products used. Under contests/challenges, select ‘Win Your Wish List’ 
  
• Share this giveaway on social media (Instagram, Facebook, and/or Pinterest) You can use our image below if you want. Be sure to use this hashtag: #ACOTwinyourwishlist
  
• Share your finished project on social media with the same hashtag!
  
  
  What are we looking for? 
  
• Scrapbook layouts, cards, frames, art, home decor, cross stitch etc. -  it can be anything you create!
  
• Creativity
  
• Originality
  
• Clear photos (if used)
  
• The wow factor!
  
• Make sure to take clear and bright photos of your project! 
  

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> The winner will be chosen on BLACK FRIDAY! <

**Deadline to enter your project will be Friday (11/23/18) at 12:00 pm (Eastern Standard Time)**

Look at This

{The background color scanned way off. It's more of a lighter mustard color.}

Photos of our room at the Gran Bahia Principe Resort in Punta Cana, Dominican Republic. (December 2017)

I used -
Pinkfresh Studio 'Indigo Hills' pp's, Diecuts
Vicki Boutin Diecuts
Doodlebug Sequins

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Let it Snow

 Photos of DD Michelle and her fun loving sweet kids Lucy, Marcus, and Kellan. (January 2018)

I used -
American Crafts 'Sweater Weather' pp's
Pinkfresh Studio Journal Tag
The Paper Studio Gemstones
Echo Park Stickers
Vicki Boutin Diecuts

This is for The ScrapRoom Facebook 'Throwback Sketch' Challenge 

based on the following and using older product. 

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We Are Blessed

 Group photo of my sweet grandkids from Thanksgiving 2017.

I used -
Echo Park 'Fall is in the Air' pp's, Stickers
Carta Bella Stickers, Enamel Dots
Heidi Swapp Polaroid Frame, Stars
The Twinery Baker's Twine
Elle's Studio Journal Card
Prima Flowers, Brads

Based on this November 10th Bonus Sketch 

from Citrus Twist. 

This is also for The ScrapRoom Facebook 'Whip it Up' Challenge 

using the following.....

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Roar!

Photos of sweet little DGD Lucy who was dressed as a lion for a school program. (April 2016)

I used -
Photoplay 'We Bought A Zoo' pp's
American Crafts Puffy Thickers
The Paper Studio Journal Tag
Neat & Tangled Sequins
Recollections Doilies
Darice Flowers

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Choose To Shine

 Photos of DGD Kaylee enjoying the play place at her cousin's birthday party, March 2018. She hit the jackpot with a bunch of tickets pouring out.

I used -
Prima 'Julie Netting From Where I Stand' pp's
Vicki Boutin Diecuts
Pink Paislee Sequins
Darice Flowers

Based on this October PageMap. 

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Relax & Unwind, Get Into a Summer State of Mind

 {So sorry for the shadowed from my darn scanner. It doesn't like those flowers.}

Photos of sweet DGD Kaylee enjoying the hot tub on the Carnival Sunshine Cruise Ship, July 2018.

I used -
American Crafts 'Amy Tangerine Shine On'
Pinkfresh Studio Diecuts
Echo Park Title Sticker
Darice, Prima Flowers

Based on this November 4th Sketch from Citrus Twist. 

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Merry Christmas

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

I used -
Photoplay 'Here Comes Santa' pp's, Stickers
Vicki Boutin Journal Card

Based on November Sketch #164 from Sketch N Scrap. 

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Birthday Boy

 Photos of sweet grandson Nathan opening his birthday gifts, April 2016.

I used -
Doodlebug 'Dragon Tales' pp's, Stickers, Sequins
Vicki Boutin Diecut

Based on this November Sketch from Let's Get Sketchy. 

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#The Zoo Crew

Photos of me along with grandkids Brady and Kaylee and her boyfriend Lincoln. Also some of the wonderful animals at The Wilds, which was an outing through DH's work place. (May 2018)

I used -
American Crafts 'Amy Tangerine Oh Happy Life' pp's, Diecuts, Foam Thickers
Crate Paper Giraffe Accent
Doodlebug Doily

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Lasting Memories REVEAL #422 - Thankful

 This month our theme at Lasting Memories is all about "Techniques". Your challenge this week is to get out your stamps and use '2 or more Stamps' on your layout. I have a good stash of stamps, but rarely use them so get out your stamps and inspire us! 

Come play with us Challenge #422.

 Photo of my sweet grandkids from grandson Brady's 12th birthday, October 2018.

I used -
Carta Bella 'Fall Break' pp's, Stickers
Echo Park 'A Perfect Autumn' Stickers
Doodlebug, Eyelet Outlet Enamel Dots
Bo Bunny, KaiserCraft Stamps

 Based on this October Sketch from Citrus Twist.

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A Slice of the Good Life

 Photo of grandkids Kaylee and Brady at dinner one evening aboard the Carnival Sunshine Cruise Ship, July 2018.

I used -
Pink Paislee 'Whimsical' pp's, Diecuts
Photoplay Camera Sticker
Neat & Tangled Sequins
Vicki Boutin Diecuts

This is for the November Freaky Fast Formula Challenge  

from The ScrapRoom. 

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What a Wonderful Day

 Photos of sweet little grandson Travis playing in the fall leaves, November 2016.

I used -
Echo Park 'Fall is in the Air' pp's, Stickers
Carta Bella Enamel Dots
Prima Leaves 

Based on this November JumpStart Sketch

from The ScrapRoom.

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Lasting Memories REVEAL #421 - Confetti Wishes

Our theme this month at Lasting Memories is 'Techniques'! 

 Now, we're gonna start getting alittle messy with this week's challenge. I want to see 'Watercolors, Paint, and/or Misting'. Use as much or as little as you want, but hope you'll get a bit messy and have FUN! Since my birthday is this week, I would love to see Birthday themed layouts.
            

 Photos of sweet granddaughter Lucy opening her birthday gifts, March 2018.

I used -
Pink Paislee 'Birthday Bash', 'Confetti Wishes' pp's, Diecuts, Sequins
Crate Paper Watercolors

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

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