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.

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.

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.

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.

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

http://www.scraptasticalkreations.com/

Designs on Cloud 9 $20 gift certificate

http://www.designsoncloud9.com/

Little Scraps of Heaven Designs $20 gift certificate

http://www.littlescrapsofheavendesigns.com/

Paper Piecings by Nikki $20 Gift certificate

http://www.paperpiecingsbynikki.com/

The Beary Scrap $15 gift certificate

http://www.thebearyscrap.com/

Beary Sweet Designs $20 gift certificate

http://www.bearysweetdesigns.com/

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/

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/

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.