Believe in Yourself

 

Photo of sweet grandkids Sydney, Evan, and Nate on the first day of school, August 2018. 

I used - 

Bella Blvd 'Make Your Mark' pp's

The Paper Studio Stickers

Echo Park Enamel Dots

This is for the September 28th Sketch Challenge at Cookin' Up Creations 

based on the Sketch + Punched Circles With Enamel Dots. 

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Colonel Sanders in the Pumpkin Patch

At Lasting Memories this month our theme is, "Hello Fall".

This month's challenges will feature a variety of events and things you find in October! So grab a warm drink and your comfy fall sweater and play along!

Your Challenge #517 this week is to use Fall Colors on your Layout. 

Photo of sweet grandson Marcus who dressed as Colonel Sanders for Halloween 2019. 

I used - 

Simple Stories 'Autumn Splendor' Background Paper

Simple Stories 'Fall Farmhouse' pp's

Authentique, Oct Afternoon Alphas

Carta Bella 'Hello Fall' Enamel Dots

Photoplay Pumpkin Stickers

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Jungle Fun

 

Photo of sweet grandson Kellan who loves to climb trees, March 2020. 

I used - 

Echo Park 'Jumgle Safari' pp's, Stickers

Project Life Journal Card

This is for the September 26th Challenge at Cookin' Up Creations

to use coffee cups to stamp my background. 

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Goin' Truckin'

 

Photo of sweet grandson Marcus with his doggies Bo and Kane, August 2020. One of their favorite fun things to do is jump in the back of the truck and go for a ride and even better if they are headed to the ice cream shoppe. My DH ever the jokester....when he saw this photo he asked them when they got the hairless one in the back. LOL

I used - 

Bella Blvd 'Cooper' pp's

Doodlebug, Bo Bunny Alphas 

Neat & Tangled Sequins

This is for the September 25th Chef of the Month Challenge at Cookin' Up Creations 

using layered circles and stitching. 

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Go Girl!

 

Photo of sweet granddaughter Makaylee on her first day of college. Sadly it was online like so many others. She does have 2 classes one evening that she gets to attend college. (August 2020)

I used - 

Simple Stories 'Kate & Ash' pp's, Foam Thickers, Stickers

Tim Holtz 'Bubble' Stencil

Heidi Swapp Texture Paste

This is for the September 25th Challenge at Cookin' Up Creations.

The challenge is to stamp, stencil, or something else your Polka Dots. 

This is also for the September CSI Case File No. 330 at the Facebook Group based on the following. 

I was inspired by the school theme and elements, color scheme, drink cup. Also the splatters of the background so I used misting and stencil work. 

            

This is also based on the September 15th Sketch Challenge at My Creative Scrapbook. 

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Who Knew...This Would Be Your Last Softball Game?

 

This is a really sad page as granddaughter Kaylee really looked forward to her Senior Softball Season. They went through all the conditioning and even had 1 scrimmage, but that's it. These are photos of her last Junior Softball Season, May 2019. 

I used - 

Simple Stories 'Happy Haunting' pp's

American Crafts Foam Thickers

Echo Park, Pinkfresh Enamel Dots

The Paper Studio Softballs

Evalicious Numbers

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The Bike Wreck

 

Photo of sweet grandson Marcus. While visiting friends he was riding a strange bike on gravel and wrecked and messed up his knee. (March 2020)

I used - 

Reminisce 'ER Collection' 

Pink Paislee Alphas

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School Days

 

Photo of sweet grandkids Marcus, Kellan, and Lucy finally getting to go to actual school, September 2020. They had a couple weeks of online school before their school could open. 

I used - Simple Stories 'Kate & Ash' pp's, Stickers

American Crafts Foam Thickers

Pinkfresh Puffy Triangles

49 & Market Journal Card

Based on this PageMap by Becky Fleck. 

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Summer Time Happiness

 

{This is slightly cut off all around because my scanner is slightly less than 12x12.}

Photos of some of the family at the Hilton pool at Clearwater Beach on our second leg of the July 2020 Florida trip. 

I used - 

Becky Higgins Project Life Cards

Fancy Pants 'Good Times' Stamps

Various Stickers and Diecuts

Pinkfresh Puffy Triangles

Memento Rich Cocoa Ink

Bo Bunny Bling

P13 Stickers

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Happy Birthday

 

We sailed on the Norwegian Epic Cruise Ship in February to celebrate my husband Brad's birthday. (2020)

I used - 

Pink Paislee 'Confetti Wishes' 6x6 Pad

Simple Stories Foam Thickers, Stickers

Tim Holtz 'Faded Dot' Stencil

Fancy Pants Ephemera

Ranger Texture Paste

This is for the September 23rd Challenge at Cookin' Up Creations. The theme is 'Square Peg in a Round Hole'. I machine stitched several circles then added some stencil work and misting. Layered patterned papers as my photo matte. 

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Lost My 2 Front Teeth!

 

Photo of sweet little grandson Evan, July 2020. 

I used - 

Simple Stories 'Bro & Co.' pp's, Foam Thickers, Stickers

American Crafts Foam, Puffy Thickers

Project Life Journal Card

Doodlebug Sequins

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BHS Eagles 2018

 

Photo of sweet granddaughter Makaylee and her Sophomore Volleyball Team, August 2018.

I used - 

Simple Stories 'Happy Haunting' pp's

The Paper Studio Volleyball Stickers

American Crafts Foam Numbers

Project Life Journal Card

Laserline Title Diecut

Based on this September 1st Sketch #435 by Shawn Lahr for Sketches in Thyme.

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Halloween

 

Photos of grandkids Lucy, Kellan, and Marcus trick-or-treating, Halloween 2019. 

I used - 

Doodlebug 'Boos & Brews' pp's, Diecuts

Bella Blvd. 'Spooktacular' pp's

Echo Park, Eyelet Outlet Enamel Dots

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Oh Look...Excited Face!

 

Photos of sweet little grandson Evan at our Easter Egg Hunt, April 2019. 

I used - 

Photoplay, Simple Stories pp's, Stickers

Am. Crafts, October Afternoon Alphas

Project Life Journal Card

Carta Bella Enamel Dots

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Big Turtle

 

We found this big turtle near the pool at our hotel at Siesta Key, FL and everyone just kept calling him Big. (July 2020)

I used - 

Carta Bella 'Fish Are Friends', 'By the Sea' pp's, Stickers

American Crafts Foam Thickers

Bo Bunny Enamel Dots

This is for the September 15th Sketch Challenge at Scrap Our Stash based on the following and using woodgrain paper and an animal accent. 

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School

 

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

I used - 

Photoplay 'Real Genius' pp's

Am. Crafts Foam Thickers

The Paper Studio Stickers

This is for the September 1st What's My Challenge ABC-123 at Scrap Our Stash based on the following and my 3 accents are apples. 

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Let's Wander

 Group photos of some of the grandkids on our second leg of our Florida trip. After Siesta Key we went to Clearwater for a few days, July 2020. 

I used - 

American Crafts 'Vicki Boutin Wildflower & Honey' pp's

American Crafts 'Vicki Boutin Let's Wander' pp's, Chipboard 

Based on this September Sketch #438 by Bev Code for Sketches in Thyme.

Hope you'll come play along!

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Bubbles of Fun!

 

Photos of some of the grandkids in the hot tub at Cocoa Beach, FL. (May 2019)

I used - 

Authentique 'Sea Maiden' pp's

American Crafts Foam Thickers

Tim Holtz 'Bubble' Stencil

Heidi Swapp Texture Paste

Simple Stories Stickers

Doodlebug Sequins

This is for the September 19th Challenge at Cookin' Up Creations using the prompt "Bubbles".

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Paradise

 

Photos of grandkids Kellan, Marcus, and Lucy at Siesta Key, May 2019. 

I used - 

Simple Stories 'Simple Vintage Coastal' pp's, Chipboard, Stickers

Doodlebug Sequins

Based on this PageMap by Becky Fleck. 

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Forever Grateful

At Lasting Memories this month our theme is, 'Wonders of the World'. 

This week we are celebrating Australia - September is Spring, it truly is the most beautiful time of the year in Australia. The wildlife, trees, and flowers are in abundance. 

Your Challenge #516 this week is to use FLOWERS. 

It can be embellishments, stamped images or on pattern paper. 

Photo of my Mom relaxing enjoying our visit, June 2020. 

I used - 

Pebbles 'This is Family' pp's

Carta Bella, Pinkfresh Enamel dots

Crate Paper, 49 & Market Ephemera

Prima Flowers

This is based on a September PageMap, but can't seem to link it. 

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Thank You Card

 I used - 

Pink Paislee 'Indigo & Ivy' pp's, Ephemera

Pinkfresh Studio Enamel Dots

Based on this September 20th Card Sketch by Lisa Hidy for Sketch N Scrap. 

Hope you'll come play along! 

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Christmas Love

 

Photos of DIL Emily with her kids Sydney, Travis, and Evan at a tree lighting ceremony, December 2019. 

I used - 

Pinkfresh Studio 'Holiday Vibes' pp's, Chipboard Accents

Carta Bella 'Merry Christmas' pp's, Enamel Dots

American Crafts Foam Thickers

The Paper Studio Poinsettias

Misc. Mini Brads

This is for the September 18th Challenge at Cookin' Up Creations. 

The Prompt was 'Well Rounded' and we were to journal in a circle. 

This is also for the September Kill a Kit Challenge at The ScrapRoom Facebook Group using FOTM Dec. '19 Kit. I used the Carta Bella line and added some Pinkfresh Studio. 

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Joyful Sound

 

Photos of sweet granddaughter Sydney at her Christmas Band Concert, December 2019. 

I used - 

Lawn Fawn 'Snowday Remix' pp's

The Paper Studio Poinsettias, Music Notes

Project Life Journal Card

American Crafts Foam Alphas

Carta Bella Enamel Dots

Recollections Doilies

Photoplay Stickers

KaiserCraft Diecuts

This is for the September 16th Challenge at Cookin' Up Creations to use 2 or more doilies. 

This is also for the September Freaky Fast Formula Challenge at The ScrapRoom Facebook Group. 

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School Days

I'm up on the Sketch N Scrap Facebook Group today. 

Hope you'll come check it out!

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

I used - 

Pinkfresh Studio 'Super Cool' pp's, Enamel Dots, Ephemera, Stickers

Pinkfresh Studio 'Let's Stay Home' Mint, Blue Patterned Papers

The Paper Studio Title Sticker

Prima Flowers

Based on this September 15th Sketch #209 by Lisa Hidy for Sketch N Scrap. 

Hope you come play along! 

Thanks for Looking! 

Jingle Bells

 Group photo of my sweet grandkids, Christmas 2019. 

I used - 

Heidi Swapp 'Winter Wonderland' pp's, Washi Tape

American Crafts Chipboard Title

Pinkfresh Studio Journal Card

Carta Bella Stickers

KaiserCraft Ephemera

Doodlebug Doily

This is for the September Kill a Kit Challenge at The ScrapRoom Facebook Group using FOTM Dec. '19 Kit. I mostly used the Heidi Swapp line. 

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Making A List

 Photos of my 3 sweet younger grandsons Evan, Kellan, and Travis at Christmas 2019. 

I used - 

Photoplay 'Kringle & Co.' pp's

Tim Holtz 'Falling Stars' Stencil

Vicki Boutin Pigment Powder

Ranger Texture Paste

Carta Bella Stickers

49 & Market Ephemera

Pebbles Tag

This is for the September Kill a Kit Challenge at The ScrapRoom Facebook Group using FOTM Dec. '19 Kit. 

Thanks for Looking!

Just A Snippet of Today

{Remember you can link on the image to enlarge it.}

Various photos of the family enjoying the beach at Siesta Key, FL. (July 2020)

I used - 

Authentique 'Sea Maiden' pp's

2 Crafty Chipboard Filmstrips

Project Life Journal Card

Petaloo, Prima Flowers

KaiserCraft Diecuts

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Time of the Gypsies

 Recent photo of grandkids Lucy and Kellan reading in their Hobo Reading Fort. They've been getting creative with these 'stay at home' times. (August 2020)

I used - 

American Crafts 'Vicki Boutin Color Kaleidoscope' pp's, Foam Thickers

October Afternoon Tiny Alphas

KaiserCraft Tiny Triangle Stamp

Crate Paper Ephemera

Recollections Doily

Based on this PageMap by Becky Fleck. 

This is for the September STASH Challenge at The ScrapRoom Facebook Group using items that start with DOILY...

D - Doily

O - October Afternoon Alphas

I - Ink

L - Library Pocket

Y - Yellow Strip

This is for the September CSI Case File No. 331 based on the following.

I was inspired by the Reading Theme, Books Elements, Scalloped Border, Color Scheme. 

  

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Pool Days

 Photos of some of the grandkids enjoying the pool at Siesta Key, FL. (July 2020)

I used - 

Echo Park 'Dive Into Summer, 'Summertime' pp's, Stickers, Enamel Dots

American Crafts Foam Thickers

This is for the September 14th Challenge at Cookin' Up Creations. 

The prompt is 'Pool Rings' and it's optional to use the sketch below. 

This is based on the September JumpStart Sketch by Brenda Ragsdale for The ScrapRoom. 

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On the Beach

Photos of sweet little grandson Travis at the beach at Siesta Key, FL. (July 2020)

I used - 

Project Life Journal Cards

49 & Market Ephemera

Bella Blvd. Heart

This is for the September 12th Challenge at Cookin' Up Creations to use Tissue Rolls.

I misted through the roll and love how it turned out! 

This is based on the September 13th Sketch from Citrus Twist. 

Thanks for Looking!