Saturday, May 2, 2026

Cheers!

 


Photos of DH Brad and I enjoying the sunshine and drinks on a Sea Day onboard the Norwegian Dawn, February 2026.

I used - 

The Paper Boutique 'Seaside Fun' 8x8 Paper Pad

Carta Bella, Echo Park Stickers

Pretty Little Studio Stitches

Bella Blvd. Puffy Alphas

Simple Stories Flowers

Honey Bee Pearls


This is for the May Throwback Sketch Challenge.
 I used The Paper Boutique 'Seaside Fun' line from 2022.


Thanks for Looking! 

2nd Grade

 


Older school photo of sweet grandson Travis when he was in 2nd grade. (2022)

I used - 

The Paper Studio Stickers

October Afternoon Alphas

Vicki Boutin Puffy Accents

Echo Park Ephemera


Thanks for Looking! 

Merry Christmas

 


Group photo of DH Brad and I will our sweet grandkids Christmas 2025.

I used - 

Photoplay 'Christmas Junque' line

Vicki Boutin Puffy Title

Honey Bee Pearls


This is for the May Kill-A-Kit Challenge at The ScrapRoom Facebook Group. 
This month I'm using up the Photoplay 'Christmas Junque' FOTM Kit December 2025.

Thanks for Looking! 

Curacao

 


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

I used - 

Simple Stories 'True Colors' line

Altenew Enamel Dots

Bella Blvd. Alphas

The Twinery Twine


This is for the May Sketch at Rochelle's Blog.

This is also for Stacy's Tic Tac Toe Challenge.
I used Center Row Vertically...Edge Punch, Word Stickers, Tags.

Thanks for Looking! 

Happy Days

 


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

I used - 

Doodlebug 'Summer Fun' line

49 & Market Chipboard Elements

Simple Stories Butterfly

Little Birdie Flowers


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


Thanks for Looking! 

Now & Then

 


Photos of sweet granddaughter Sydney recently and years ago.

I used - 

Vicki Boutin 'Discover & Create' Premade Background

Pretty Little Studio Hearts, Stitches

Bella Blvd. Puffy Alphas

Simple Stories Ephemera

49 & Market Filmstrips

Honey Bee Gems

Prima Tickets


Based on this sketch by Rachel for A Cherry On Top.

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

Thanks for Looking! 

Friends

 


Photo of sweet granddaughter Sydney and her friend, January 2026. 

I used - 

49 & Market 'Vicki Boutin Artful Moments' line

We R Makers 'Vicki Boutin Cut & Paste' line

Little Birdie, Recollections Flowers

49 & Market Chipboard, Envie

Honey Bee Gems


Based on the May 1st Spring Into Sketches #1 Sketch from the Scrap A Sketch Facebook Group.

For the Challenge I used purple and yellow flowers.



Thanks for Looking! 

Friday, May 1, 2026

Thankful For You

 


Then & Now photos of sweet granddaughter Lucy on her 17th birthday, March 2026.

I used - 

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

Vicki Boutin Puffy Alphas

Bella Blvd. Puffy Numbers

Little Birdie Flowers

Cocoa Vanilla Heart


Based on the May 1st Sketch #328 by Lisa Hidy for Sketch N Scrap.


Thanks for Looking! 

Wednesday, April 29, 2026

Christmas Magic


 

Photos of sweet grandson Brady opening his gifts Christmas 2025.

I used - 

Carta Bella 'Christmas Village' line

Memory-Place Chipboard Elements

Honey Bee Gems


Thanks for Looking! 

Holiday Wishes

 


Photos of sweet granddaughter Lucy opening her gifts Christmas 2025.

I used - 

Vicki Boutin 'Wrapped in Ribbons' line

Vicki Boutin 'Peppermint Kisses' Ephemera


Based on this Sketch by Melinda Spinks on the Scrapping Reflections Day 24.

Thanks for Looking! 

Tuesday, April 28, 2026

Merry & Bright

 


Photos of DH Brad & I seeing the Christmas lights, December 2025.

I used - 

49 & Market 'Vicki Boutin Mistletoe & Memories' line

Honey Bee Pearls


 Based on the April 22nd Sketch #706 by Marilyn Gondek for Sketches in Thyme.

Thanks for Looking! 

Saturday, April 25, 2026

Believe

 


Group photo of DH and I along with all our sweet grandkids, Christmas 2025.

I used - 

Carta Bella 'Christmas Village' line

Uniquely Creative Ephemera

49 & Market Frame

Honey Bee Gems


Based on the April 24th Sketch #207 from the Scrap A Sketch Facebook Group.

Thanks for Looking! 

Christmas Wishes

 


Photos of sweet grandson Marcus opening his gifts Christmas 2025.

I used - 

49 & Market 'Evergreen Season' line

Uniquely Creative Ephemera

Honey Bee Pearls


Based on Rachel's April Sketch #475 from A Cherry On Top.


Thanks for Looking! 

Tuesday, April 21, 2026

Christmas Time

 


Photos of my sweet, but rowdy grandsons on Christmas 2025. 

I used - 

Carta Bella 'Christmas Village' line

49 & Market 'Mistletoe & Memories' Chipboard


Based on April Sketch #206 from the Scrap A Sketch Facebook Group.

Thanks for Looking! 

Merry Christmas

 


Photos of sweet grandson Evan opening his gifts Christmas 2025.

I used - 

49 & Market 'Mistletoe & Memories' line

Echo Park, Carta Bella Papers

Uniquely Creative Ephemera

Honey Bee Gems, Pearls


Based on Rachel's April Sketch #474 from A Cherry On Top.


Thanks for Looking! 

Wednesday, April 15, 2026

Sweet Moments

 


Random photos of sweet granddaughter Kaylee. Love that she'll send me selfies. (February 2026)

I used - 

49 & Market 'Krafty Garden' line

Simple Stories Butterflies

Little Birdie Flowers

Honey Bee Gems


Based on Rachel's April Sketch #473 from A Cherry On Top.


Thanks for Looking! 

Another Page in the Story

 


Photos of sweet grandson Kellan at a 49's Football Game, December 2025.

I used - 

Pinkfresh 'Legendary' Line

Altenew Enamel Dots


This is for the April Kill-A-Kit Challenge at The ScrapRoom Facebook Group. 
This month I'm using up the Pinkfresh Studio 'Legendary' FOTM Kit from Nov 2025.

Thanks for Looking!

Holly Days

 


Photo of daughter Michelle and her family Christmas 2025.

I used - 

Echo Park 'Santa's Christmas Delivery' line

Simple Stories 'Holly Days' Stickers, Tags

Memory-Place Woodgrain Background

Crate Paper Journal Tag

Little Birdie Flowers

Honey Bee Pearls


Based on April Sketch #205 from the Scrap A Sketch Facebook Group.

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

I used Woodgrain Paper, Tags, Stickers, Journal Card.


Thanks for Looking! 

Happy Birthday To You

 


Photos of sweet grandson Evan's 12th birthday, January 2026.

I used - 

We R Makers 'Vicki Boutin Cut & Paste' line

Echo Park 'Party Animal' line

Bella Blvd. Puffy Numbers


Based on Throwback Sketch #79 by Kelly Holifield for Sketch N Scrap.

Thanks for Looking! 

Sunday, April 5, 2026

The Easter Bunny is On the Way

 


Photos of sweet grandsons Evan and Travis at our Easter Egg Hunt, April 2026.

I used - 

Photoplay 'Little Chef' line

Echo Park Easter Stickers

Pretty Little Studio Stitches

Sticko Bunny Stickers

Honey Bee Gems


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

Based on Scrapping Reflections Day #18 by Liz Chidester.

Thanks for Looking! 

New Car!

 


Photo of sweet granddaughter Sydney and her new car a Kia Sportage, January 2026.

I used - 

Photoplay 'Little Chef' line

Simple Stories Floral Ephemera

Bella Blvd. Puffy Alphas

Honey Bee Gems


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

Thanks for Looking! 

The Great Egg Hunt!

 


Photos of sweet grandsons Evan and Travis at our Easter Egg Hunt, April 2026.

I used - 

Photoplay 'Little Chef' line

The Paper Studio Stickers

Sticko Bunny Sticker

Honey Bee Gems


This is for the April Throwback Sketch challenge at The ScrapRoom Facebook Group.
I used the Photoplay 'Little Chef' FOTM Kit from January 2023.

Thanks for Looking! 

Winter

 

Photo of daughter Michelle with husband and son Marcus, January 2026. They own a taxi business and sometimes it takes 6 drivers to take the basketball team to the airport. On this trip Marcus was talking to them and they offered him to be a manager next season. He was thrilled!

I used - 
Simple Stories 'Flannel Season' line
Echo Park 'Winter Fun' Stickers
Honey Bee Gems

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

This is also for the January Tic Tac Toe Challenge at Stacey's Blog.
I used top row...White Base, Ephemera, Stitching

Thanks for Looking!