Better Together

Photos of some of the grandkids. The 2 little boys are often being silly while we take group photos. (September 2017)

I used -
SEI 'Park Buddies' pp's
American Crafts Chipboard Thickers
Basic Grey Journal Tag

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Discover Fun Together

 Photos of DH and I enjoying the pool and some cool drinks at Punta Cana, Dominican Republic. (September 2018)

I used -
Pink Paislee 'Horizon' pp's, Diecuts
American Crafts Puffy Thickers
Pinkfresh Studio Journal Tag
Crate Paper Stickers

Based on this December PageMap. 

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Sun Kissed

 Photos of DH and I enjoying the pool at Punta Cana, December 2017.

I used -
Crate Paper 'Sunny Days' pp's, Stickers
Carta Bella, My Mind's Eye Enamel Dots

Based on this February PageMap. 

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A Whale of a Tale!

 Photos of grandkids Kaylee and Brady aboard the Carnival Sunshine Ship on our July 2018 Cruise.

I used -
Carta Bella 'Deep Blue Sea' pp's, Stickers
Art-C Watercolor Brush
Studio Calico Wooden Veneer

This is for Case File No. 283 from CSI: Colors, Stories, Inspiration. 

 I was inspired by the following...

   Product Clues:
      Seldom-used mixed media - Watercolor Brush
   Design Clues:
      Hand Stitching

Also, based on this sketch provided by CSI.

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This Makes Me Smile

 Group photo of all my sweet grandkids, April 2019.

I used -
Pinkfresh Studio 'Be You' pp's, Diecuts, Puffy Accents
Elle's Studio Card
Prima Flowers

Based on this wonderful sketch.

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Season's Greetings

 Photos of DD Michelle and her kids Lucy, Marcus, and Kellan. (Christmas 2018)

I used -
Pebbles 'Cozy & Bright' pp's, Diecuts, Stickers
Fancy Pants Journal Tag
Neat & Tangled Sequins

Based on Sketch #162 from Sketch N Scrap. 

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Merry Christmas

Photo of grandkids Evan, Nate, Travis, and Sydney. (Christmas 2018)

I used -
Echo Park 'Merry & Bright' pp's, Stickers, Enamel Dots
Fancy Pants Journal Tag

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Grandma's Garden

Photos of Grandma's beautiful garden, 2004.

I used -
American Crafts 'Dear Lizzy Stay Colorful' pp's, Washi Tape
Fancy Pants Tags

Based on Sketch #88 from Sketch N Scrap.

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Create Everyday

 Photos of my creative granddaughter Makaylee demonstrating making pottery at an Art Show at the Mall, May 2019. There were only 3 kids asked to participate from her school. So proud of her!

I used -
American Crafts 'Shimelle Sparkle City' pp's, Diecuts, Thickers

This is for the May 1st Saturday Cartoon Sketch Challenge

at Scrap Our Stash based on the following and using a rainbow. 

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Happy Day - Skeches in Thyme #374 REVEAL

 Bridal photo of me, July 1978.

I used -
Fancy Pants 'Magnolia Moments' pp's
Teresa Collins' Glam Factor' pp's
American Crafts Chipboard Hearts
The Paper Studio Foam Thickers
Echo Park Enamel Dots
Prima Flowers

Based on Sketch #374  from Sketches in Thyme. 

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Love This Game!

 Photos of sweet grandson Marcus playing soccer, April 2019.

I used -
Paper House 'Soccer' pp's, Stickers, Puffy Accents
American Crafts Letterman Numbers

Based on Sketch #152 by Sketch N Scrap. 

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Love To Read

 One of the things I love doing is reading books on my Kobo Reader in my comfy swing on the deck. (May 2019)

I used -
Pinkfresh Studio 'Let Your Heart Decide' pp's,  Alphas/Heart, Diecuts

This is for Case File No. 282 at CSI: Colors, Stories, Inspiration Blog
based on the following...

 I was inspired by...
  Evidence:
      Stripes

   Colors:
      Orange, White, Teal, Cantaloupe, Avocado

This is also for the May Challenge at Pinkfresh Studio.
"Anything Goes".

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My Hero

Photo of my Dad back in the day when he was in the Army.

I used -
Simple Stories 'All American' pp's
Echo Park Chipboard, Diecuts
Bo Bunny Denim Paper
Doodlebug Sequins

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Merry Christmas

 Photos of DD Marla and her kids Kaylee and Brady, Christmas 2018.

I used -
Simple & Stories 'Merry & Bright' pp's, Stickers
Elle's Studio Journal Tag

This is for the May 15th Pick-Your-Side Sketch Challenge

at Scrap Our Stash. I chose the left side.

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Good Times - Lasting Memories #448 REVEAL

Our theme this month at Lasting Memories has been stamping and here's your latest challenge.  LM #448   Stamp Free-for-all - Pick your favorite technique from the month or one you haven't yet used and stamp on your scrapbook page! 

 I used my favorite 'Tiny Triangle' Stamp 
and some misting to add a distressed look to my layout.

Photo of DD Michelle and her kids visiting Great Grandma on Mother's Day. (May 2019)

I used -
Echo Park 'I Am Mom' pp's
KaiserCraft 'Tiny Triangle' Stamp
Prima, The Paper Studio Flowers
Doodlebug Alpha Stickers
Daisy D's Diecuts

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Last Day Pre-K

 Photos of sweet grandson Evan's last day of Pre-K. (May 2019)

I used -
Pinkfresh Studio 'A Case of the Blahs' pp's, Fabric Diecuts, Enamel Dots
American Crafts Foam Thickers
Simple Stories Stickers

Based on Sketch #130 from Sketch N Scrap. 

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Happy Mother's Day

 Photos of Mom and I, May 2019.

I used -
Simple Stories 'Mama Llama' pp's, Stickers
Elle's Studio Journal Card
My Mind's Eye Stickers

Based on this May 12th Sketch from Citrus Twist. 

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Dream + Exhale

 Photos of grandkids Marcus, Lucy, and Kellan at the beach at Siesta Key, December 2017.

I used -
Simple Stories 'Dream Big' pp's, Stickers
American Crafts Chipboard Thickers, Washi Tape
Elle's Studio Journal Card

Based on Sketch #177 from Sketch N Scrap. 

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Underwater Fun

Photos of grandson Brady snorkeling at St. Kitts on our July 2018 Cruise.

I used -
Authentique 'Sea Maiden' pp's
Carta Bella Chipboard Accents
TCW 'Tiny Circles' Stencil
Elle's Studio Journal Card
Imaginisce Puffy Accents
Ranger Texture Paste
Photoplay Stickers

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Love This Boy

 Photo of sweet grandson Nathan, October 2018.

I used -
Pink Paislee 'Moonstruck' pp's, Puffy Title
Photoplay, Simple Stories Stickers
Elle's Studio Journal Card
Doodlebug Alphas

Based on this May Freaky Fast Formula from The ScrapRoom.

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I Love Dogs

 Photos of grandson Brady with his cousin's doggies, Pixie and Kane. (July 2017)

I used -
American Crafts 'Amy Tangerine Shine On' pp's
Carta Bella, Echo Park, My Mind's Eye Enamel Dots
Photoplay, Simple Stories Stickers

Based on this April 28th Sketch from Citrus Twist. 

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Party Animal!

Photos of grandson Marcus's 11th birthday, March 2018.

I used -
Cocoa Daisy Kit (I won)
Pink Paislee Decorative Border, Thickers
Carta Bella, Doodlebug Enamel Dots
Photoplay Stickers
Fancy Pants Tag

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Sun Kissed @ Barbados

Photos of DH and I arriving at Barbados on our December 2018 Cruise.

I used all branding strips here mostly from KaiserCraft.
American Crafts Chipboard Thickers, Diecuts

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Beautiful

 {Sorry about the darn shadows! My scanner didn't like the lumpy spool.}

Photo of DGD Makaylee and her date Lincoln for their Junior Prom, April 2019.

I used -
Fancy Pants 'Magnolia Moments' pp's, Chipboard Spool
Teresa Collins' Glam Factor' pp's
Pinkfresh Studio Puffy Elements
October Afternoon Mini-Alphas
Eyelet Outlet Mini-Brads
Recollections Doily
Prima Flowers

This is for the Stash Challenge at The ScrapRoom on Facebook using 'MOTHER'...

 M - Magnolia Moments line (Fancy Pants)
           O - October Afternoon Mini Alphas
           T - Teresa Collins 'Glam Factor' line
           H - Hearts
           E - Eyelet Outlet Brads
           R - Recollections Doily

Based on this May Sketch #373 from Sketches in Thyme. 

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Makes Me Smile

The theme for the month of May at Lasting Memories is - Stamp Your Stash - and this week's challenge is:
LM #446 - Tiny Stamps - Today I challenge you to find a tiny stamp you love & USE it to create continuity throughout your layout. 

I used a tiny scribble stamp as part of my accent border. 

Photos of DD Michelle and her family, March 2019.

I used a Cocoa Daisy Kit that I won.
Jillibean Soup Wooden Veneer
Carta Bella, Eyelet Outlet Enamel Dots
Prima Flowers

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Celebrate Good Times

 Photo of DH and I at Punta Cana, September 2018.

I used -
Pebbles 'Patio Party' pp's, Diecuts
American Crafts Stickers
Prima Enamel Shapes
Petaloo Flowers

Based on this May JumpStart Sketch from The ScrapRoom. 

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Rafting

 Photos of grandsons Brady and Marcus rafting at Myrtle Beach, SC. (August 2017)

I used -
Quick Quotes 'Navigator' pp's
Carta Bella, Photoplay Stickers
Studio Calico Wooden Veneers
Eyelet Outlet Enamel Dots
October Afternoon Alphas

Based on May Sketch #176 from Sketch N Scrap. 

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