Wednesday, April 29, 2020

Love This Pool View

Gorgeous photo of the wandering pool outside our balcony, Mexico December 2019. 

I used - 
Bella Blvd. 'Island Escape', 'Secrets of the Sea' pp's
Echo Park 'Summer Dreams' Stickers
American Crafts Thickers, Stencil
The Crafaters Workshop Stencil
Heidi Swapp Texture Pastes
Jillibean Soup Butterflies
Prima Flowers/Leaves

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Thankful

 Photo of DD with her family for movie night, January 2019. 

I used - 
Simple Stories 'Hello Lovely' pp's
Echo Park 'Photo Freedom' Chevron pp
Heidi Swapp, Pink Paislee Ephemera
Freckled Fawn Enamel Shapes

Based on this April PageMap. 

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Monday, April 27, 2020

Walk on the Beach

This is my REVEAL for April Sketch #418 by Elizabeth for Sketches in Thyme. 

 Photos of DH and I at Horseshoe Bay at Bermuda on our Norwegian Escape Cruise, August 2019. 

I used - 
KaiserCraft 'Uncharted Water's pp's, Diecuts
Authentique 'Sea Maiden' pp's
Vicki Boutin 'Botanical' Stencil
Tim Holtz 'Speckles' Stencil
Heidi Swapp Mint Mist, Silver Paste
Prima Art Watercolor

April Sketch #418 by Elizabeth for Sketches in Thyme. 

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Sunday, April 26, 2020

You Have My Heart

 Photo of sweet granddaughter Lucy with her doggie Pixie, February 2020. 

I used -
Photoplay 'Wild Love' pp's, Stickers
The Paper Studio Foam Thickers
Making Memories Mini Alphas

Based on this very first sketch from Sketch N Scrap by Lisa Hidy. 

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Adore You

 Photos of sweet granddaughter Makaylee and her doggie Baylee, April 2020. 

I used - 
American Crafts 'Vicki Boutin Let's Wander' pp's, Diecuts, Stickers
Pinkfresh Studio 'Live More' Puffy Accents
Freckled Fawn, My Mind's Eye Enamel Shapes

Based on this April 15th Sketch Challenge from Scrap Our Stash. 
I also used the required floral patterned paper and a butterfly. 

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So Much To See

 {Sorry for the darn shadows from my scanner!! ack!}

Photos of DH and I enjoying a relaxing, but rainy day at St. Lucia. We decided to walk around the port, have a few beers, and watch the locals in their daily lives. (February 2020)

I used -
Cocoa Daisy 'Summer Vibes' pp's, Diecuts, Rubons, Cork Accents
Pinkfresh Studio 'Live More' Puffy, Chipboard Accents
Freckled Fawn, My Mind's Eye Enamel Shapes
Making Memories Button Mini-Brads

Based on this March PageMap. 

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Lost in Paradise

At Lasting Memories our April theme is going to be - Word Play! 
Your Challenge #495   is to use an item or technique for every letter of the word.
(e.g. S-sun, stamp, silver, stars... P- pink, paint, polka dots....)
Your word this week is RAIN.***

I used...
R - Rubons
A - American Crafts line  
I - Ink
N - Nautical Theme
 Photos of DH and I leaving San Juan on our December 2018 Cruise aboard the Royal Caribbean Jewel of the Seas. 

I used - 
American Crafts 'Vicki Boutin Let's Wander' pp's, Diecuts
Cocoa Daisy Rubons

Based on this PageMap by Becky Fleck. 

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Friday, April 24, 2020

Eggcited

Photos of my sweet grandkids Lucy, Kellan, and Marcus from Easter 2020.

I used -
Pinkfresh Studio 'Noteworthy' pp's, Diecuts, Stickers, Enamel Dots
Pinkfresh Studio 'My Favorite Story' pp's
Echo Park 'I Love Easter' Stickers

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Let's Go

Photos of grandkids Marcus, Lucy, and Kellan on the plane to Florida to catch their cruise, May 2018.

I used - 
Am. Crafts 'Amy Tangerine Slice of Life' pp's, Puffy Accents
Doodlebug, October Afternoon Alphas
Fancy Pants 'On Our Way' pp's
Crate 'Hey Pumpkin' pp's
Carta Bella Stickers
Echo Park Enamel Dots

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Good Times

 Photos of DH and I at Grand Anse Beach at Grenada on our December 2018 Cruise. 

I used - 
American Crafts 'Vicki Boutin Field Notes' pp's
Pinkfresh Studio 'Live More' Puffy Accents
Tim Holtz 'Faded Dot' Stencil
Nuvo Glacier Green Paste
Cocoa Daisy Puffy Alphas
Recollections Flowers

Based on this April PageMap. 

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Spring is Here

 Photos of some of my Spring flowers, April 2020. 

I used - 
Simple Stories 'I Am' pp's, Chipboard Hearts, Washi
American Crafts Foam Thickers

Based on this March PageMap. 

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Wednesday, April 22, 2020

Feeding the Fishes

 Photos of DH feeding the fish while we snorkeled at Tobacco Bay, Bermuda. (August 2019 Cruise)

I used -
Echo Park 'Under the Sea' pp's, Stickers
Cocoa Daisy Alpha Stickers
Neat & Tangled Sequins

Based on this April PageMap. 

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Let's Eat

{Sorry my scanner cut off some of the edge as it's not a true 12x12.}

Photos of our food for dinner one evening aboard the Norwegian Escape Ship, August 2019. 

I used - 
Elle's Studio Project Life Cards
Am. Crafts 'Wild Flower & Honey' pp's
Echo Park, My Mind's Eye Enamel Dots
The Twinery Baker's Twine

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Count the Memories Not the Calories

 Photos of our food for dinner one evening aboard the Royal Caribbean 'Jewel of the Seas', December 2018. 

I used - 
Bella Blvd. 'Fruit of the Spirit' pp's
Photoplay 'Be Brave' Striped pp
American Crafts Diecuts
Doodlebug Sequins
Bo Bunny Jewels

Based on this April PageMap. 

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Tuesday, April 21, 2020

It's A Great Big World

 Photo of DD Michelle and her family at the River Walk, April 2020. 

I used - 
Pebbles 'DIY Home' Background Paper
American Crafts 'Sweater Weather' Pink Paper, Diecuts
American Crafts 'Shimelle Box of Crayons' Heart Paper
American Crafts 'Shimelle Sparkle City' Purple Strip
Pinkfresh Studio Puffy Accents
Simple Stories Travel Banner
Freckled Fawn Enamel Dots

Based on this Throwback Sketch from The ScrapRoom Facebook Group. 

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Refresh

 Photo of DD Michelle and her kids watching a movie, March 2020. 

I used - 
Cocoa Daisy 'Just Jasmine' pp's
American Crafts Foam Thickers
Echo Park Enamel Dots

Based on the April Freaky Fast Formula for The ScrapRoom Facebook Group. 

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Monday, April 20, 2020

Hey Honey Card

 I used - 
American Crafts 'Vicki Boutin Wildflower & Honey' pp's, Ephemera

Based on April Sketch N Scrap Card Sketch #168 by Lisa Hidy. 

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Sunday, April 19, 2020

We Believe!

At Lasting Memories our April theme is Word Play! 
Your  Challenge #494  is to use an item or technique for every letter of the word.
(e.g. S-sun, stamp, silver, stars... P- pink, paint, polka dots....)
Your word this week is CROCUS. 

I used...
C - Christmas Theme
R - Red
O - Ornament
C - Cardstock
U - Uniball White Gel Pen
S - Splatters

Photos of sweet grandkids Kellan, Lucy, and Marcus. We let them make some funny faces so they'll eventually give me a pretty smile. (Christmas 2019)

I used -
Doodlebug 'Christmas Magic' pp's, Diecuts, Enamel Hearts
Elle's Studio Journal Card

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Friday, April 17, 2020

Enjoy the View

 Photos of the Arashi Beach at Aruba on our Oct-Nov 2019 Cruise.

I used -
Authentique 'Sea Maiden' pp's
American Crafts Chipboard Title
Prima, The Paper Studio Flowers
Wilton Doily

Based on this April 1st Sketch from Let's Get Sketchy. 

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Fall Spirit Days

 Photos of grandkids Lucy, Marcus, and Kellan dressing up for their school spirit days, October 2018. 

I used - 
Bo Bunny 'Beautifully Brisk' pp's
Am. Crafts Chipboard Brackets
Fancy Pants, Pink Paislee, SS Alphas
Prima Flowers, Gold Texture Paste
Tim Holtz 'Speckles' Stencil
Making Memories Mini-Brads

Based on this April 1st Sketch #415 by Bev Code for Sketches in Thyme. 

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Boyish Charm

 Photo of all my sweet, but ornery grandsons, April 2019. 

I used - 
Photoplay 'Jurassic' pp's
Am. Craft Chipboard Title
Echo Park, Simple Stories Stickers
Carta Bella, Echo Park Enamel Dots
Elle's Studio Journal Card

Based on this April 12th Sketch by Citrus Twist. 

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Thursday, April 16, 2020

Happy Happy Birthday

I'm on the Sketch N Scrap Facebook Page today featuring this April Sketch #199 by Heather Hall. Hope you'll come play along! 

Here's my layout with photos of sweet granddaughter Lucy's 11th Birthday, March 2020. 
(I included a photo of when she was little too.)

I used -
Photoplay 'Wild Love' pp's, Stickers
Eyelet Outlet, Freckled Fawn Enamel Dots
Crate Paper Title Sticker
The Twinery Baker's Twine

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Wednesday, April 15, 2020

Ahoy Mate

 Photos of DH and I in the pool on the Coral Princess Ship, October 2019. 

I used -
Echo Park 'Baby Boy' Woodgrain Background
Photoplay 'Monterey Bay' pp's, Stickers
Elle's Studio Journal Card

Based on this April PageMap. 

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Grateful Heart

Photo of me and my older brother, September 2019.

I used - 
Crate Paper 'Maggie Holmes Flourish' pp's, Diecuts
Doodlebug, Neat & Tangled Sequins
American Crafts Foam Thickers
Pink Paislee Stickers 

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Family

Photos of DD Marla with her kids Brady and Kaylee, August 2019.

I used -
Bella Blvd. 'Let's Go On An Adventure', Home Sweet Home' pp's 
Pink Paislee, Pinkfresh Studio Puffy Accents
Eyelet Outlet Mini-Brads
Freckled Fawn Enamel Dots
Elle's Studio Journal Card
Prima Flowers

Based on Sketch N Scrap Sketch #158 by Lisa Hidy. 

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Crown Princess Tour

{I don't post many 2-pagers, but remember you can click on it to see it larger.}

Photos of our self-tour aboard the Crown Princess Ship, Oct-Nov 2019. 

I used - 
Authentique 'Voyage' pp's
The Paper Studio Foam Alphas
Photoplay, Simple Stories Stickers
Pinkfresh Studio Enamel Dots

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Tuesday, April 14, 2020

Play in the Sunshine

 Photos of sweet grandkids Lucy and Kellan playing at the park, April 2019.

I used - 
Echo Park 'Teen Spirit Boy' pp's, Stickers
American Crafts Chipboard Thickers
Pinkfresh Studio Puffy Alphas
Elle's Studio Journal Card

Based on the April JumpStart Sketch from The ScrapRoom. 

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Easter Blessings

 Photos of DD Michelle and her family, Easter 2020. 

I used - 
Am. Crafts 'Dear Lizzy It's All Good' pp's, Diecuts
Simple Stories 'Hip Hop Hooray' Stickers, Enamel Dots
Echo Park 'Selfie' pp's, Cut Aparts
Bo Bunny Bling

Based on the April Sketch Challenge at Rochelle Spear's Blog. 

I combined with the April Tic Tac Toe Challenge at Stacy's Blog.
I used Diagonally... 5+pp's, Circles, Bling.

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