Saturday, April 27, 2019

Enjoy Today! - Sketches in Thyme #370 REVEAL

 Photo of grandkids Lucy, Kellan, Marcus. (March 2019)

I used -
American Crafts 'Vicki Boutin Color Kaleidoscope' pp's, Diecuts
Crate Paper 'Maggie Holmes Flourish' Diecuts
My Mind's Eye Enamel Dots
Doodlebug Mini Doily

Based on this really fun Sketch #370 with all the layering by
Sketches in Thyme.

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Friday, April 26, 2019

At Bat #31

Photos of grandson Nate playing baseball, May 2017.

I used -
American Crafts 'Shimelle Box of Crayons' pp's, Journal Tag
The Paper Studio Baseball Accents
Doodlebug Alpha Stickers

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All-Star Player

 Photos of sweet granddaughter Lucy playing with her all-star basketball team, February 2019.

I used -
My Mind's Eye 'Hooray' pp's
The Paper Studio Basketball
Pinkfresh Studio Diecuts
Carta Bella Enamel Dots
Bella Blvd. Stickers

Based on this March 31st Sketch from Citrus Twist. 

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#Proud of You!

 Photo of granddaughter Makaylee who made the All A's Principal List for the 3rd Nine Weeks. She's worked so hard this year and we're so very proud of her! (April 2019)

I used -
American Crafts 'Backyard Boing' Background Paper, Foam Thickers
My Mind's Eye 'Beloved' Floral/Heart Paper
Photoplay 'Thinking of You' Striped Paper
Stickles, Crystal
Wilton Doily

This is for Cold Case File No. 280 using older product and based on the following...


This is also based on the April 15th Sketch from My Creative Scrapbook. 

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Tuesday, April 23, 2019

Click With Love

 Random photos of grandkids Brady and Kaylee on our July 2018 Cruise.

I used -
Echo Park 'I Am Mom' pp's
Crate Paper, Pinkfresh Studio Diecuts
Echo Park, MME, Prima Enamel Dots

Based on this Becky Fleck Sketch. 

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Dance in the Rain!

 Photos of grandkids Lucy and Kellan playing out in the rain, June 2018.

I used -
Simple Stories 'Bliss' pp's, Diecuts
Heidi Swapp 'Emerson Lane' Background Paper
Carta Bella, My Mind's Eye Enamel Dots

Based on this Spring Fling sketch by Sketch N Scrap. 

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Dream Come True

 Photos of DD Michelle and her family at the Bahamas on their August 2017 Cruise.

I used -
Crate Paper 'Willow Lane' pp's, Stickers
Carta Bella Enamel Dots
Echo Park Alphas

at Scrap Our Stash. I chose the left side and used enamel dots. 

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Sunday, April 21, 2019

School Rocks - LM #443 REVEAL

Our theme at Lasting Memories for April has been - Holiday insights for interesting prompts - and this week our interesting holiday is - Kindergarten Day. Challenge #443.

Pre-Kindgergarten photo of sweet grandson Evan. (September 2018)

I used -
Simple Stories 'School Rocks' pp's, Stickers
The Twinery Baker's Twine
Carta Bella Enamel Dots

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Wednesday, April 17, 2019

Adventures

 Photos of DD and her family at Coco Cay, Bahamas. (August 2017)

I used -
American Crafts 'Shimelle Sparkle City' pp's, Diecuts
My Mind's Eye, Prima Enamel Dots

at Scrap Our Stash. Plus I chose the Purple Bear and used Flowers. 

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Sailing

 Photo of DH and I on a sailing/snorkeling excursion at Grenada on our December 2018 Cruise.

I used -
Carta Bella, My Mind's Eye, October Afternoon, Recollections Washi Tapes
Echo Park, My Mind's Eye Enamel Dots
The Twinery Baker's Twine
Fancy Pants Puffy Alphas 

Based on April 8th Sketch #368 from Sketches in Thyme.

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Tuesday, April 16, 2019

The Adventure Begins

 Photos of grandkids Travis, Sydney, and Nate playing in their creek, May 2018.

I used TSR August 2016 Kit -
Jillibean Soup 'Mushroom Medley' pp's, Stickers
Carta Bella, Prima Enamel Dots

Based on this Throwback Sketch from The ScrapRoom.

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Mom & Friend

 Photo of Mom with her sweet little dog Moo Moo, April 2019.

I used -
Crate paper 'Maggie Holmes Flourish' pp's, diecuts
American Crafts Chipboard, Foam Thickers
Pinkfresh Studio Puffy Accents
Photoplay Doggie Sticker

This is for CSI Case File No. 279 at the
CSI: Colors, Stories, Inspiration Blog based on the following...
 I was inspired to use the following...
   Evidence:
     Dots
     Stripes
     Black and White Prints
     Hearts
     Cursive Fonts
  Testimony:
     Precious
  Colors Scheme



Based on Sketch #367 from Sketches in Thyme.

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Enjoy the Ride!

 Photos of DD Michelle giving her kids Lucy and Marcus a ride on the jet ski at Coco Cay, August 2017.

I used -
American Crafts, My Mind's Eye, October Afternoon, Simple Stories Washi Tapes
Doodlebug Alpha Stickers
My Mind's Eye Enamel Dots

Based on this sketch. 

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Just Chillin With My Peeps

 Group photo of all my sweet grandkids, Easter 2018.

I used -
Bo Bunny 'Cottontail' pp's
Echo Park 'Easter Wishes' Stickers

This is for the April 1st Sketch Challenge  
at Rochelle Spear's Blog based on this sketch. 

This is also for Stacy's April Challenge 
based on this Photo Inspiration. 

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Sunday, April 14, 2019

LM #442 - Start Each Day With a Grateful Heart

April's theme at Lasting Memories is - Holiday insights for interesting prompts and this week our interesting holiday is...
Look Up At The Sky Day!

Photo of our gorgeous sunrise recently that brightened my spirits.

I used -
KaiserCraft 'Blessed' pp's, Diecuts
American Crafts Journal Paper

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Wednesday, April 10, 2019

Days Spent With You Are My Favorite

 Photos of DD Michelle and her family, March 2019.

I used (TSR Sept '18 Kit) -
Crate Paper 'Maggie Holmes Willow Lane' pp's, Stickers

Based on this April JumpStart Sketch from The ScrapRoom. 

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Fabulous Vacation

 Photos of DH and I enjoying the beach at Punta Cana, DR. (September 2018)

I used -
Pinkfresh Studio 'Live More' Pink Paper, Puffy Accents
Pink Paislee 'Pick Me Up' Yellow Paper
Fancy Pants 'Spellbound' Mint Paper
American Crafts Washi Tape
28 Lilac Lane Sequins
Echo Park Stickers

 I've been playing along with the 4x4 kit challenge on You Tube and Facebook and I put this kit together plus I'll be adding embellishments as needed.
This was for Layout Challenge #4.

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Adventure Awaits You

 Photos of DH on the catamaran at Punta Cana, Dominican Republic. (September 2018)

I used -
KaiserCraft 'Deep Sea' pp's, Diecuts
American Crafts Title, Journal Tags
Pinkfresh Studio Diecuts
Wilton Doily

Catching up on this March Sketch from My Creative Scrapbook. 

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Monday, April 8, 2019

Paradise is Here With You

 Photos of DH and I at Punta Cana, Dominican Republic. (December 2017)

I used -
KaiserCraft 'Deep Sea' pp's, Diecuts
Prima 'Mermaid Kisses' Striped Paper, Flowers
American Crafts Journal Tag, Sticker
Pink Paislee Puffy Thickers

Based on  Sketch #174 from Sketch N Scrap.

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Falling For You!

 Group photo of all my sweet grandkids, Thanksgiving 2017.

I used -
Quick Quotes 'Autumn Brilliance' pp's
Elle's Studio Journal Card
The Twinery Baker's Twine
Various Stickers

This is for the April Freaky Fast Formula Challenge
at The ScrapRoom based on the following...

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Time For a New Adventure


 Photo of sweet granddaughter Makaylee at St. Kitts on our July 2018 Cruise.

I used -
Pink Paislee 'Horizon' Ombre Pink Paper, Puffy Thickers
Pink Paislee 'Whimsical' pp's, Blue Tag
Fancy Pants Gold Tag

This is for CSI Challenge #278 at the
CSI: Colors, Stories, Inspiration Blog based on the following...
 I was inspired to use the following...
  Evidence:
     Triangles, Circles
     Sunglasses
    
  Testimony:
     Travel

  Colors: Beige, Purple, Turquoise, White, Black



Based on this wonderful PageMap. 

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Sunday, April 7, 2019

Relaxing in the Lazy River - LM#441 REVEAL

This week's challenge at Lasting Memories LM #441
Create a layout of you relaxing for the day.

Photo of me relaxing in the lazy river at the local pool, June 2018.

I used -
Crate Paper 'Sunny Days' pp's
Hit Kit Club Puffy Alphas
Carta Bella, Echo Park Enamel Dots
Photoplay, Carta Bella Stickers
KaiserCraft Diecuts

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Saturday, April 6, 2019

The Crab Claw

Photos of grandson Brady and the big crab claw he found at St. Kitts, July 2018 Cruise.

I used -
Kaiser Craft Background Paper, Diecuts
Graphic 45 'SunKissed' pp's
Echo Park Chipboard Accent
Echo Park, MME Enamel Dots
Photoplay Alpha Stickers

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Score!

 Photos of grandson Brady playing basketball, December 2018.

I used -
Bella Blvd. "Basketball' pp's, Stickers

Based on this April PageMap. 

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