These Are The Days

 

Photos of DH and I and our missed port of Grand Cayman. It was too rough to tender. (February 2026)

I used - 

Vicki Boutin 'Let's Wander' Premade Background

Vicki Boutin 'Where To Next' line

Altenew Enamel Dots

Photoplay Stickers

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Sightseeing

 

Photos as we're arriving in Bonaire and of the Sea Salt Pyramids on our February 2026 Cruise.

I used - 

Vicki Boutin 'Where To Next' line

Pinkfresh Studio Enamel Dots

Based on this older sketch by Inspired Blueprints.

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Basketball Champions

 

Photos of sweet grandson Travis playing basketball, March 2026.

I Used - 

Carta Bella 'Slam Dunk' line

Altenew Enamel Dots

This is for the August Throwback Sketch at The ScrapRoom Facebook Group. 

I used the Carta Bella 'Slam Dunk' line from 2025.

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Good News

 

Photo of daughter Marla and granddaughter Kaylee when she was sworn in as Probation/Parole Officer. (March 2026)

I used - 

49 & Market 'Vicki Boutin Curiosities in Willow Grove' line

Honey Bee Gems

Based on August Sketch #221 from the Scrap A Sketch Facebook Group.

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Oh Hey, Vacay

 

Photos of DH Brad and I at Mambo Beach, Curacao on our February 2026 Cruise.

I used - 

Vicki Boutin Exclusive 'Sunset Beach' line

Altenew Enamel Dots

Honey Bee Gems

This is for the August Color Challenge at The ScrapRoom Facebook Group.

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Perfect Sunshine

 

Photos of the pool at the port of Cabo Rojo, DR on our February 2026 Cruise.

I used - 

Vicki Boutin Exclusive 'Sunset Beach' line

Simple Stories Washi Tape

28 Lilac Lane Sequins

This is for the August Build A Layout at The ScrapRoom Facebook Group.

1. Stripes, 2. Chipboard, 3. Phrase, 4. Sequins. 

This is also using August Sketch #720 by Marilyn Gondek for Sketches in Thyme.

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Cabo Rojo

 

Photos of DH Brad as we're touring Cabo Rojo, DR on our February 2026 Cruise.

I used - 

49 & Market 'Travel Diaries' line

49 & Market 'Krafty Garden' line

Vicki Boutin Exclusive 'Sunset Beach' Chipboard

Bella Blvd. Alpha Stickers

Honey Bee Pearls

Based on Rachel's August Sketch #488 from A Cherry On Top.

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Jamaica

 

Photo of the Bamboo Beach at Jamaica on our February 2026 Cruise.

I used - 

Vicki Boutin 'Discover & Create' Premade Background

Carta Bella 'Seashore' line

Bella Blvd. Puffy Alphas

Altenew Enamel Dots

Cocoa Vanilla Heart

This is for the August Stash Challenge at The ScrapRoom Facebook Group.

 B - Beach Theme, Banner

 E - Enamel Dots

 A - American Crafts Premade Background, Alphas 

 C - Carta Bella 'Seashore' line

 H - Heart 

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Live & Learn

 

Photo of sweet granddaughter Lucy who placed 2nd in Track for the High Jump, May 2026.

I used - 

We R Makers 'Shimelle Live the Dream' line

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

This is for the August Kill-A-Kit Challenge at The ScrapRoom Facebook Group. 

This month I'm using up the We R Makers 'Shimelle Live the Dream' FOTM Kit from June 2025.

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Active Volcano!

 

Photos of sweet granddaughter Lucy who got to go to Tokyo, Japan for her Senior trip. 

Here they are at an active volcano! (July 2026)

I used - 

We R Makers 'Shimelle Live the Dream' line

Bella Blvd. Puffy Alphas

Simple Stories Tags

Altenew Enamel Dots

KI Baker's Twine

This is for the August Sketch Challenge at Rochelle Spear's Blog.

This is also for the August Tic Tac Toe Challenge at Stacy's Blog.

I used diagonally...Twine, Tag, 2 Photos.

This is also for the August Kill-A-Kit Challenge at The ScrapRoom Facebook Group. 

This month I'm using up the We R Makers 'Shimelle Live the Dream' FOTM Kit from June 2025.

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Trip Of A Lifetime

 

Photos of sweet granddaughter Lucy who got to go to Tokyo, Japan for her Senior trip. (July 2026)

I used - 

Echo Park 'Born To Travel' line

Simple Stories Tag

Honey Bee Gems

This is for the August JumpStart Sketch Challenge at The ScrapRoom Facebook Group.

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Take Note

 

I used - 

Vicki Boutin 'Discover & Create' line

Honey Bee Gems

Based on the August 5th Card Sketch #300 by Lisa Hidy for Sketch N Scrap.

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Dinner Time

 

Photos of our dinner one night aboard the Norwegian Dawn Cruise Ship, February 2026.

I used - 

We R Makers 'Shimelle Live the Dream' line

Bella Blvd. Alpha Stickers

Simple Stories Flowers

Based on this Sketch by Bev Code.

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Because Every Game Counts

 

Photos of sweet granddaughter Lucy playing with her Varsity Basketball Team, February 2026.

I used - 

Asuka Studio 'Basketball' line

Reminisce 'Women's Basketball' line

Altenew Enamel Dots

Honey Bee Gems

Based on July Sketch #220 from the Scrap A Sketch Facebook Group.

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Legends

 

Photos of sweet granddaughter Lucy playing with her Varsity Basketball Team, February 2026.

I used - 

Asuka Studio 'Basketball' line

Bella Blvd. Alpha Stickers

Based on Rachel's August Sketch #487 from A Cherry On Top.

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Perfect Together

 

Photo of DS Chad and his family at Gatlinburg, TN. (July 2026)

I used - 

49 & Market 'Whispering Way' line

49 & Market Chipboard Elements

Misc. Mini-Brads

Based on this August PageMap by Becky Fleck.

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Good Times

 

Photo of DH Brad and I at Sorobon Beach, Bonaire on our February 2026 Cruise.

I used - 

Variety Patterned Papers

49 & Market Chipboard Title

Vicki Boutin Puffy Bow

Little Birdie Flowers

Altenew Enamel Dots

Based on the July 5th Sketch #717 by Rochelle Spears for Sketches in Thyme.

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Happy Celebrations

 

Group photo of some of the grandkids and girlfriends, July 2026.

I used - 

49 & Market 'Vicki Boutin Artful Moments' line

Vicki Boutin Let's Wander Premade Background

49 & Market Chipboard Elements

Little Birdie Flowers

Altenew Enamel Dots

Based on the July Sketch #219 at the Scrap A Sketch Facebook Group.

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Mischievous

 

Photo of sweet grandkids Sydney and Travis, May 2026.

I used - 

Vicki Boutin 'Discover & Create' Background

49 & Market 'Rust & Revs' line

Honey Bee Gems

Based on July Sketch #718 by Jenessa Franco for Sketches in Thyme.

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Beach Vibes

 

Photos of DH Brad and I at Curacao on our February 2026 Norwegian Cruise.

I used - 

Vicki Boutin 'Where To Next' line

Bella Blvd. Puffy Alphas

Little Birdie Flowers

Based on the August 1st Sketch #331 by Lisa Hidy for Sketch N Scrap.

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Snorkeling

 

Photo of grandkids Lucy, Marcus, and Kellan on a snorkel excursion at Cozumel on their April 2026 Cruise. 

I used - 

Vicki Boutin 'Print Shop' Premade Background

Vicki Boutin 'Artful Moments' line

Pretty Little Studio Stitches

Uniquely Creative Ephemera

Bella Blvd. Puffy Alphas

Altenew Enamel Dot

Honey Bee Gems

Based on the July 22nd Sketch #718 by Jenessa Franco for Sketches in Thyme. 

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Graduation is Just One More Reason To be Proud of You!

 

Photos of sweet grandson Marcus at his Graduation Party, May 2026.

I used - 

Bella Blvd. 'Cap & Gown' line

Echo Park 'Graduation' line

Cocoa Vanilla Gold Heart

Paper Crafts 3D Accents

Honey Bee Gems

Catching up on the June 26th Sketch #215 from the Scrap A Sketch Facebook Group.

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Discover Joy

 

Photos of sweet granddaughter Kaylee with her doggie Ridge, July 2026.

I used - 

Vicki Boutin 'Artful Moments' line

49 & Market Vicki Boutin 'Curiosities in Willow Grove' line

Bo Bunny 'Colorful Story' line

Honey Bee Gems

Based on the July 10th Sketch #217 from the Scrap A Sketch Facebook group.

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Wrestling is My Favorite Season

 

Photos of sweet grandson Evan wrestling, February 2026.

I used - 

Scrapbook Customs 'Wrestling' line

Simple Stories Ephemera

Based on the June 12th Sketch #213 from the Scrap A Sketch Facebook Group.

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