Sunday, December 18, 2011

Holiday Cheer - Lasting Memories #69

Another Sunday and another layout for Lasting Memories, only this time is a little sad, since this is my last post as a design team member. It was a wonderful term and I was pleased to serve with such talented and clever women. This week's challenge is a photo inspiration.  We were also given this sketch to use if we wanted.



I took the colors and sketch and made this layout of the tree at my daughter's house from last year.




I took both the colors from the photo and the sketch to create this layout from last year. (Okay so I'm a little behind). 

Now head on over to Lasting Memories and check out what the other design team members have created. Once there be sure to enter the Christmas Giveaway and try out for the design team.

Saturday, December 17, 2011

Christmas Magic Blog Hop






Welcome to the Christmas Magic Blog Hop. Today you will see some amazing projects from some very talented women. It you came here from Tanya you are one the right track. If not, please start at Ashley's blog so you don't miss any of the fun. Be sure to check out all the awesome sponsors listed there.



My layout is about the Magic of seeing real reindeer.

Paper from DCWV Tis the season stack
Cardstock from stash
Letters are Thickers
Rick Rack from stash


Your next stop is Liz.

Here is the entire list in case you get off track.


Ashley - http://theglamoroussideofscrapping.blogspot.com
Nicolette - http://beyondscrapin.blogspot.com
Lisa- http://honeybearzdesigns2011.blogspot.com/
Jamie -http://myamusinglife.blogspot.com
Tami - http://tamboscreations.blogspot.com
Gina - http://californiascrappin-gcinderella21.blogspot.com/
Angela - http://creativecraftin.blogspot.com/
Janet R -http://janetscreativeworld.blogspot.com/
Zenita - http://scrappinwithz.blogspot.com
Janet S - http://ladyluvbug.blogspot.com/

Mindy - http://papercreationsbymindyblog.blogspot.com/
Libby - http://psastampcamp.blogspot.com/
Robin - http://scrapandchat.blogspot.com/
Tanya - http://little-scrapper.blogspot.com/
Vicki - http://scrapbookingcreationsbyvicki.blogspot.com/
Liz - http://tryin2craft.blogspot.com
Kristy - http://scraptasticalkreations.blogspot.com

This layout is also entered at The Paper Variety for their final challenge of the year - Anything Goes.

Thursday, December 15, 2011

Amazing Giveaway

Melissa is having a huge giveaway at Creating from the Heart. For her end of the year giveaway she is giving a $150 gift card to Michaels, a Copic Air Brush Starter kit, a Copic color swatch book, and a set of 36 Copic markers. And by becoming a follower you will see some awesome projects and get heaps of inspiration. Pop on over right now.

Sunday, December 11, 2011

Winter Runaway


Good Sunday morning. Welcome to this week's challenge from Lasting Memories. This week we're going with a Winter Wonderland theme BUT we want to see snowflakes on those layouts!. I did a layout of my grandson running away from home...to the back deck. He packed a jacket, some bread and a two liter of water and headed out. After shoveling his new "home" for awhile, he came back inside.

Cardstock from Target
Paper from DCWV Tis the Season stack
Letters from American Crafts (Thickers)
Snowflakes from a thrift store
Bling from stash

Now head over to Lasting Memories and check out what my Design Team sisters have created for you. Then link your own layout. Can't wait to see what you will make.

Sunday, December 4, 2011

Sentimental Journey

The challenge this week at Lasting Memories is to show our favorite sentiment or quote.  I picked "Love" and did a layout from my co-worker's wedding.


Cardstock from Target
Paper and title from DCWV
Ribbon from the wedding
Flower from Prima
Hearts from Imaginese
Feather from a friend's peacock (theme/colors of wedding)

Now head on over to Lasting Memories to see what the rest of the design team has made to inspire you. Then link your entry by Saturday, 9 p.m. EST.

Sunday, November 27, 2011

Introducing...

Hope everyone had a Happy Thanksgiving and survived the shopping frenzy. I'm here with this week's challenge from Lasting Memories called Color Me Happy.  Here are the colors given for inspiration






And we were given a sketch to use if wanted.





I took purple, gold, a touch of yellow and the pink in the baby's picture to create this layout of my niece's newborn granddaughter.






Now it's your turn. Head on over to Lasting Memories to see what the rest of the design team has created for you. Then let us see your take on the challenge, linked by Saturday, 9 p.m. EST.  Can't wait to see what you make.








Monday, November 21, 2011

Winner - All About Boys


Random.org has chosen a winner. #11 is Paper Creations by Mindy. An email has been sent. Thanks to all who commented.

Sunday, November 20, 2011

Sugar Island



It a new week and that brings a new challenge from Lasting Memories. This week is photo inspiration, and we have three different photos for you to choose from. I took my inspiration from the first photo - water and blue/green colors. My layout is from pictures my grandson took on  a visit to Sugar Island last month. When asked why he was taking so many pictures he replied "for grandma to scrapbook."




Now head on over to Lasting Memories and let us see your take on one of the photos. Link your layout by 9 p.m. Saturday. There is also a giveaway at Lasting Memories this week AND another DT member is having giveaways ALL WEEK on her blog!! Hurry over and check it all out.

Monday, November 14, 2011

Blog Hop Winner - Anything But A Card

I hope everyone had fun on Ashley's Anything But A Card blog hop last Friday. There were so many inspirational projects. I used random.org to select the winner of my blog candy.

Comment #10 is from mamawcindy. Congrats Cindy! An email has been sent to you.

Sunday, November 13, 2011

All About Boys




Welcome to day two of the All About Boys Blog Hop. If you came here from Patti you are on the right track. If not, please start at Mindy's blog so you don't miss any of the fun. We have a lot of very talented people that will be sharing their projects with you. And what would be a hop without a little prize at the end?

There is a FANTASTIC prize package waiting for you! All you have to do to be eligible is...

1. Leave a comment on every blog BOTH DAYS
2. Become a follower on every blog (if you already are just put that in with your comment)
3. Become a fan of Paper Creations by Mindy on facebook (stop in and say hi too!)


Sponsors for the hop are:

Scraptastical Kreations $20 gift certificate


Designs on Cloud 9 $20 gift certificate


Little Scraps of Heaven Designs $20 gift certificate



Paper Piecings by Nikki $20 Gift certificate



The Beary Scrap $15 gift certificate



Beary Sweet Designs $20 gift certificate


Mindy will be providing a "goodie bag" as well. See below for my blog candy too.


My post today serves a double purpose. Not only is my project for day two of the All About Boys blog hop, it is also my design team project for Lasting Memories, where the challenge this week is hidden journaling.



My project is a layout of my grandson, who is a senior this year.  The journaling talks about how happy his mother was this spring when Nick let her pick out new clothes for him instead of his usual bluejeans and t-shirts. His one choice on his own was the hat, which he wears everyday.

Cardstock - Target
Paper - DCWV
Ribbon - my stash
Letters - Thickers
Bling - I-rock gems from Imaginise


My blog candy for one lucky person who comments is a scrapping tool kit. For FIVE extra entries submit a layout to Lasting Memories this week. I'll keep this open until 9 p.m. on Saturday, November 19th (the entry deadline at Lasting Memories.)

Now hop on over to see what the talented Lisa has created to show you.

Here's the entire lineup in case you missed any of the inspiration.


DAY ONE November 12th
1. Mindy Eggen http://papercreationsbymindyblog.blogspot.com/
2.Lisa Lam http://craftylam.blogspot.com
3.Haidee-http://created2bunique.blogspot.com/
4. Lisa http://honeybearzdesigns2011.blogspot.com/
5.Janet http://janetscreativeworld.blogspot.com
6.Paula http://preciouspagesbypaula.blogspot.com/
7. Sue http://scrappindhilly.blogspot.com/
8. Yvette http://gammascreativecorner.blogspot.com/
9.CallyAnn http://callyanncraftycreations.blogspot.com
10. Theresa Neubaum http://scrappyartcrafters.blogspot.com
11. Beckie http://justbcreativecrazy.blogspot.com
12. Patti Ross http://pattilynncreations.blogspot.com
13. Alina http://neverstopscrapping.blogspot.com/

DAY TWO November 13th
1. Mindy Eggen http://papercreationsbymindyblog.blogspot.com/
2. Janet Murray Nagai http://createatdreamscrapbooks.blogspot.com/
3. Dawn Dorosz Muldowney http://dawnsdesignsthatdelight.blogspot.com/
4. Janet Smith  http://ladyluvbug.blogspot.com/
5. Jamie L http://myamusinglife.blogspot.com
6. Doris    http://mybugandmecreate.blogspot.com
7.Haidee http://created2bunique.blogspot.com/
8. Paula  http://preciouspagesbypaula.blogspot.com/
9. Erin Bullock - http://deeplyrootedlife.blogspot.com/
10.  Melissa Haereiti-http://timeweavers.wordpress.com
11. Lisa Tehonica Pontious http://honeybearzdesigns2011.blogspot.com/
12. Patti Ross http://pattilynncreations.blogspot.com
13. Vicki Wilson http://scrapbookingcreationsbyvicki.blogspot.com/
 14. Lisa - http://handmadewithlove-lisa.blogspot.com/

Saturday, November 12, 2011

Anything But A Card Blogaversary Blog Hop





Welcome to the Anything But A Card Blogaversary Blog Hop. You should have come from the talented Nicole.  If you just happened by please start at the beginning at Ashley's blog and check out the sponsors and awesome prizes of her blog.




For this hop I made a layout from a co-worker's wedding. The decorations at the reception included peacock feathers that another co-worker donated. The background peacock paper is from DCWV, the cardstock from recollections, flowers from prima, letters from K & Co., butterflies from my stash (a necklace from a yardsale), the peacock image is a napkin from the reception, adhesive is photosplits from recollections, flower ribbon from Ben Franklin (manufacturer unknown).

The next stop on the hop is Christel.

I also have a small RAK for you. To enter, please become a follower and leave a comment. I will announce the winner on Nov. 14th.

Here's the entire list in case you want to revisit any of the blogs.

Ashley - http://theglamoroussideofscrapping.blogspot.com
Ellen - http://cardmonkey-business.blogspot.com
Misty - http://mbtreasurista.blogspot.com/
Liz - http://decadeofscrap.blogspot.com/
Teresa - http://www.scrappintplace.blogspot.com/
Rachel - http://rachelstidbits.blogspot.com/
Leslie - http://ScrapOfArtDesigns.blogspot.com

Zenita - http://www.scrappinwithz.blogspot.com
Gina - http://californiascrappin-gcinderella21.blogspot.com/
Nicolette- www.beyondscrapin.blogspot.com
Lynne - http://slasewcraftiness.blogspot.com/
Jearise - http://lorbysworld.blogspot.com/

Nicole- http://crashingcreatively.blogspot.com/
Vicki - http://scrapbookingcreationsbyvicki.blogspot.com/
Christel - http://onescrappinsista.blogspot.com/
Susan - http://susanascorner.blogspot.com/
Lynda - http://memoriesintyme.blogspot.com/
Lisa - http://honeybearzdesigns2011.blogspot.com/
Deb - http://craftytexaswoman.blogspot.com/


Friday, November 11, 2011

Veteran's Day






One of my favorite parts of a Native American pow-wow is Grand Entry. In addition to recognizing tribe and country and all dancers,  it is also a time to honor those who have served. Veterans from all branches of service carry flags commemorating not only the various services, but also those missing and killed in action and those taken as prisoners of war.

Thursday, November 10, 2011

Me 1952


One of the challenges at Scrappin-n-chattin this month is to make a layout of me only. I don't have a lot of pictures of myself, and many of those are with other people. So I decided to use a baby picture. I hated that circus wallpaper and was thrilled when my parents finally replaced at when I was six. A few months later they sold the house and we moved to a farm house which fortunately had no wallpaper. And why am I still alive? Didn't they know not to put a pillow in a crib back then?

Wednesday, November 9, 2011

The Paper Variety - Family Challenge





The challenge at The Paper Variety this week is to create a paper project that includes a family member's title or include the word "family." One of the challenges at Scrappin-n-chattin is to use a polaroid photo. I've had this photo hanging or tucked away in various places for over 30 years. It's time to give it a safe place in the family scrapbook album. The journaling talks about my father-in-law (Grandpa Nick) taking his first airplane trip to come visit us at Christmas in 1979.

Cardstock from recolletions; patterned paper and letters from colorbok; snowflake from my stash; journal tag fussy cut from Michael's $1 tags.

Monday, November 7, 2011

Yesterday


One of the challenges this month at Scrappin-n-chattin is to use the word today, tomorrow, yesterday, Monday, Tuesday, etc. I picked this picture because it shows my co-workers fourteen years ago. I'll be doing a "today" layout to go with this, just need to print out the picture.

Sunday, November 6, 2011

On the farm - Lasting Memories






The challenge this week at Lasting Memories is earth tones and serpia photos. I made a layout of my grandmother's younger brothers and sister in the late 1920s. Photo was taken at my great-grandparent's farm in Wisconsin.

Supplies used:
cardstock - recollections
thickers from American Crafts (delight in red)
ribbon from May Arts
butterfly punches by Martha Stewart and EK Success

Come over to Lasting Memories, check what the rest of the design team has created and then link your creation and join the fun. Entries due by 9 p.m. EST on Saturday, Nov. 12th.

Saturday, November 5, 2011

Family


Frosted Designs Fabulous Friday Challenge this week is family.  One of the challenges at Scrappin-n-chattin is to use red, gold and brown. I combined the two and made this layout to showcase my cousin's entire family, Pam, her husband, three children and two grandsons.

Friday, November 4, 2011

Stuck?! Sketches - Nick Nack

This is the November 1st challenge sketch at Stuck?! Sketches.

This layout contains pictures of my grandson Nick, a senior, at the Marching Band Festival. The musician to his left is also named Nick, a freshman. At band camp when the leader said Nick move to your left, both boys moved. So to tell the difference they started calling them Nick and Nack.

Thursday, November 3, 2011

Super Hero ?

The challenge this week at The Paper Variety is to create a humorous layout, card or altered project.


This is a layout of my grandson wearing a costume, bike helmet and ripped baby blanket. Who knows what little boys think.


Wednesday, November 2, 2011

Artful Delight Sketch #14






This sketch if from Artful Delight. Be sure to check out the gorgeous new kit Leeanne is offering for November. My take on the sketch features a beautiful fall day at the football stadium, taken before the Marching Band Festival.


Tuesday, November 1, 2011

Frosted Designs Sketch #27

The Sketch Along Tuesday Challenge #27 is up at Frosted Designs. I love that this sketch has multiple pictures. I've made a layout of my grandson at Band-A-Rama, the last Marching Band performance of the year. During one of the songs the kids put down there instruments and do some dance moves.


Candy's Craft Corner Giveaway


Candy's Craft Corner has a giveaway for the three above cricut cartridges. This giveaway ends on Dec. 15th so hop on over today to enter.

Monday, October 31, 2011

Blog Hop Winner

Hi everyone. Glad you enjoyed the It's All About Catitude blog hop. Thanks for all the comments about my kitties. There were 21 comments on day one and 15 on day two for a total of 36.

Comment #28 is #7 from day two - Mommahobbit. An email has been sent.

Sunday, October 30, 2011

Lasting Memories #62 - Memories to Cherish

Good Sunday morning everyone and welcome to a new challenge from Lasting Memories. This week the challenge is to use the word CHERISH and to make a layout about someone or something that we cherish. I cherish my children and the fun times we had when they were little, so I made a layout from a trip to the beach in 1984.


Cardstock from my stash
paper from g.c.d studios - Daydream Ensemble
flowers from Prima
buttons from my stash

You have until Saturday, 9 p.m. eastern time to enter your layout at Lasting Memories. Be sure to check out the awesome inspiration from my design team sisters too.


Saturday, October 29, 2011

It's All About Catitude Blog Hop - Day 2





Welcome to day two of the It's All About Catitude Blog Hop. If you came here from Janet's awesome blog then you are on the right track. If not, then start at Barbara's blog so you don't miss any of the fun.


We are hopping to celebrate National Cat’s Day and  to encourage hoppers to adopt a little furry friend! Today I've made a layout of my kittens' baby pictures. Just look at those sweet little faces.


Cardstock from Target, letters from K&Co. paw prints and patterned paper from DCWV. Kitty face is a rub-on from my stash.

Now hop on over to see what the talented Linda has created for you.

Here is the entire line-up in case you get lost.

1. Barbara B. http://barbarab3.blogspot.com/
2. Crafty and Green (Tina) - http://craftyandgreen.blogspot.com

Friday, October 28, 2011

It's All About Catitude Blog Hop




Welcome to the It's All About Catitude Blog Hop in honor of National Cat Day, October 29, 2011, and our furry little felines hosted by Barbara.  Eighteen crafty ladies have come together to create some purrfectly adorable projects in honor of our furry little felines. You should have arrived here from the talented Janet. If you just happened upon my blog, please start here at Barbara's blog so you don't miss any of the fun. The hop will run for two days, October 28, 2011 and October 29, 2011.  So please be sure to check back each day to see what new project each of our talented ladies has in store for you.




My project is a layout of our one year old cat, Baxter, and his brother Spike. In all the years I've had cats I've never had one that slept in the bathroom sink before. Imagine me trying to wash my hands after using the bathroom at night, WITHOUT turning on the lights. Big surprise for both me and the cat. After Baxter disappeared, Spike started sleeping in the sink, but stopped after a month.

Supplies used:

Cardstock - from stash
Patterned Paper - from Target $1 pack
Rub-ons from my stash
Chipboard letters from K&Co.

I have a small blog candy for one lucky commenter.

The next stop on the hop is the talented Linda. Hop on over and see what wonderful project she has made.

Here is the complete list in case you get lost.

1. Barbara B. http://barbarab3.blogspot.com/
2. Crafty and Green (Tina) - http://craftyandgreen.blogspot.com
3. Haidee http://created2bunique.blogspot.com/
4. Janet S http://ladyluvbug.blogspot.com/
5. Vicki http://scrapbookingcreationsbyvicki.blogspot.com/
6. Linda T http://www.lindascreativity.blogspot.com
7. Lisa http://handmadewithlove-lisa.blogspot.com/
8. Jamie http://myamusinglife.blogspot.com
9. Gill http://scrappincreationsbygillm.blogspot.com
10. Princess Penelope. http://thescrapbookingqueen-princesspenelope.blogspot.com/
11. Gina http://californiascrappin-gcinderella21.blogspot.com
12.  Inga  http://mommahobbit.blogspot.com/
13. Vicki R - http://mawmawsthoughts.blogspot.com/
14.  Yvette L. http://gammascreativecorner.blogspot.com/
15.  Wendy T.http://www.gilbyscraftster.blogspot.com/
16.  Julie K- http://jk-littlebitofbling.blogspot.com/
17 Lynda B. http://memoriesintyme.blogspot.com/
18. Shannon M. - http://www.purplelionpaper.com/blog


Sunday, October 23, 2011

Blog Hop Winner





It was a fantastic hop. Thanks for all your kind comments. The winner of my blog candy as picked by random.org is #4. An email has been sent to Ashley.

Ashley Nicole said..
This is an awesome banner. I love the spiders hanging down and the little witch. Love that the letters are in circles. Thank you so much for being apart of the hop.
Ashley
glamoroussideofscrapping at gmail dot com
theglamoroussideofscrapping.blogspot.com


Lasting Memories #61 - Bling It On!



A new week brings a new challenge over at Lasting Memories. This week is all about bling. I love bling and flowers, so it was easy to add some bling to this layout of a cousin's wedding. There's a row of orange bling next to the picture, and green bling between the flowers, on the title and on the journal spot, plus the flourish. This layout is also for the color challenge (orange, black, purple, green) at Scrappin-n-chattin.

Cardstock from Target
Ribbon from stash
Flowers from Prima (bottom), top flowers from stash
Bling from Recollections

Check out what my design team sisters created for you. Hope you join  in the fun at Lasting Memories this week. Link your layout by 9 p.m. eastern on Saturday, 10/29