The Gift Game/Sketch N Scrap Sketch Reveal

Hello friends! Today is a sad day for me.  This is my last layout a member of Sketch N Scrap's design team.   I have enjoyed my time with Sketch N Scrap.  I have decided to persue a new career which means going back to school.  I decided to step down from the design team because I felt like I could not give it my full attention.  I wish Sketch N Scrap my best.  If you haven't played with Sketch N Scrap before I highly recommend it! Here is the sketch and my layout:

Last year at my son's class Christmas party, his teacher had a game for the kids to play.  She had a gift (which was a five dollar bill in a envelope) that was wrapped in paper, duck tape, cardboard, masking tape, etc.  There was probably 10 to 15 layers on the gift.  Each child had two minutes with the gift trying to unwrap it, but they had to wear gloves! It was funny! The kids loved it! 

The supplies I used on this layout are Bo Bunny, Bella Blvd., and other supplies from my stash.

Thanks for stoppiing by!

Locker Boy/Sketch N Scrap Sketch Reveal

Hello everyone! I hope everyone is well! I have a layout that I want to share with you that I did for as the part of the design team of  Sketch N Scrap.  Here is this great sketch from Lisa, the owner and my layout:

During open house at Noah's school, he wanted to show us how quick he could open his locker.  Before school started he was in a panic about having a locker.  He told us he was a pro at this locker thing now! The products I used are American Crafts. Doodlebug Designs, and Tim Holtz.  Stop by Sketch N Scrap to check out the rest of the design team's layouts! I hope you play along this month! Thanks for stopping by!

Today/Sketch N Scrap Card Reveal

Hello everyone! It is time for the reveal of the first card sketch for this month with Sketch N Scrap.  Here is the card sketch and the card I made from it:

As you can see I rotated the sketch to accommadate my title.   I used scraps and a project life card with the word today written on it.  I also used buttons from May Flaum's new line 28 Lilac Lane.  Check out Sketch N Scrap to see the other design team's take on the sketch.  I hope you join the challenge and I can't wait to see what you create! Thanks for stopping by!  

The Lizard/Sketch N Scrap October Sketch Reveal

Hi everyone, It is time for Sketch N Scrap's October layout sketch reveal.  Here is this great sketch and my layout:

The supplies I used for this layout is Echo Park and Fancy Pants Designs,  Little info on the story about these photos:  While we were at the lake house, this little green lizard decided to scare the mess out of me while I was in the bathroom.  Of course, my husband and son thought it was hilarious! I didn't think it was to funny! They caught it and played with it for a while before letting it go...outside! 

Don't forget to stop by Sketch N Scrap and play along! I can't wait to see what you create!  Thanks for stopping by!

Three Hearts/Sketch N Scrap WCMD #2

Hello! I am here to share the card that I made for Sketch N Scrap's card sketch for WCMD.  Here is the sketch and my card:

I hope you will stop by Sketch N Scrap this month to play along with all the sketches! Thanks for stopping by!

Well Hello There/Sketch N Scrap Card

Hello Friends! Yesterday was World Card Making Day. I hope everyone got to make a card.  It is the fifth of October and time for Sketch N Scrap's card sketch reveal.  Here is the sketch and my card:

I used the sketch the same but I turned it on the side.  I hope you will stop by Sketch n Scrap this month. We are celebrating WCMD all month long with card sketches! Lots of inspiration all month long, how great is that?  Thanks for stopping by!

Fifth Grade/Sketch N Scrap Reveal

Hi friends! It is the 15th and it is time for a new sketch from Sketch N Scrap.  Here is the sketch which was designed by Lisa:

Here are some close ups:

The supplies I used are Jillibean Soup and Ali Edwards.  Yes, I have a fifth grader! Hard to believe!!! Be sure to stop by Sketch N Scrap for this month's sketches. We can't wait to see what you create!! 

Enjoy Today/Sketch N Scrap Card Sketch Reveal

Hello friends! I can't believe it is September already! Well it is the 5th and you know what that means, it is time for Sketch N Scrap card sketch reveal. Here is the sketch and my take on the card:

Isn't this sketch cute? There are so many possibilities with this.  I used paper from my stash.  I want to apologize for the picture of the card.  The wind was blowing and I could not get a straight picture.  Be sure to stop by Sketch N Scrap and play along with us this month! I can't wait to see what you create! Thanks for stopping by!!

So Handsome/The Memory Nest

Hello friends! I have a layout that I did for The Memory Nest's Make it Monday No. 70.  Here is the sketch and my layout:

This is an old picture that I found in a stack of photos.  He was about five years old.  I love that cute little face!! Be sure to stop by The Memory Nest!! Thanks for stopping by!

Alone Time/Challenge YOUrself

Hello! I have a layout that I want to share with you. I did this layout for Challenge YOUrself challenge blog.  Here is the challenge and my layout:

Here is a closer look:

I have to admit, this one was hard for me.  I went through all my paper but I could not find paper that I liked for this layout.  So I decided to make my own background.  Looking at the challenge picture, it looked like the picture was divided with blues and orange.  It also looked like watercolors.  I treated the paper with gesso and after it dried I used water colors.  I stamped the flowers and used dylusions ink spray to paint them.  Supplies I used are Ranger Ink, Strathmore, Basic Grey, and Dear Lizzy.  As for the picture and title, Alone Time is good for the Soul, it really is!! I took a little shopping trip, just me. It was nice!  Thanks for stopping by!

Happy Birthday To You/Picture This! Challenge

Hi everyone! I have a layout that I want to share with you that I did for the second challenge for Picture This! Challenge blog.  The second challenge for this month is "Not So Picture Perfect."  The challenge is to create a layout with a picture that is not perfect; blurry, bad lighting etc.  I always have those not so perfect pictures! The picture I used is from my husband's birthday.  Every year all he ever wants is a birthday cake.  When he got home from work we surprised him with a cake.  He was tired and did not want to "pose" for pictures.  The lighting was horrible and there is a glare on my son's glasses.  Even though the picture is not perfect, I have it documented! 

The supplies I used are Lawn Fawn, Crate Paper and Bazzill Basics.  Thanks for stopping by!

New Bow/The Studio Challenges

Hello! I have a layout that I want to share with you that I did for The Studio Challenges  August challenge. Here is the sketch and my layout:

I love this sketch! I changed it just a little bit by turning the center around.  My husband and I had agreeded a couple of months ago that we were going to buy our son a new bow.  I made sure to order some archery scrapbook paper which was perfect for this layout! The supplies I used are Bazzill Basics, American Crafts, and Scrapbook Customs.  Thanks for stopping by!

New Teachers/Scrap Our Stash Challenge

Hello friends!  I have a layout I want to share with you that I did for the second challenge for the month of August for Scrap Our Stash Challenge.  Here is the challenge and my layout:

I rotated the sketch on its side and used one photograph instead of 3.  From each coloum I used 3 different manufacturers (Bazzill Basics, Jillibean Soup and Recollections), Washi Tape, and an Xyron.  I matted the photo and pop dotted it to give it some depth.  The picture is of my son on Orientation Night at his school where he got to meet his two new teachers for fifth grade.  I still can't believe I have a fifth grader!  Thanks for stopping by!

Best Friends/The Memory Nest

Hello everyone! I have a layout to share with you that I did for The Memory Nest's Make it Monday 69.  Here is the sketch and my layout:

As you can see I turned the sketch to accompidate my photos.  I love these photos of my son and his best friend Luke.  They could not wait for school to start so they could see each other! The supplies I used are Authentique, Freckled Fawn, and Bazzill Basics.  Thanks for stopping by!

Special Time/Stuck?! Sketch Challenge

Hi friends! I have a layout to share with you that I did for the second sketch of the month for Stuck?! sketches.  Here is the sketch and my layout:

The supplies I used for this layout are Bazzill Basics, Jillibean Soup, Ranger Ink and other supplies from my stash.  This is a picture of me with my son on our first day of school, well his first day of school and my first day back at work.  Thanks for stopping by!

Check This Out!/Scrap Our Stash Challenge

Hello everyone! I have a layout I want to share with you that I did for Scrap Our Stash Challenge.  Here is the challenge and my layout:

Here is a close ups:

I was inspired by the hand.  It reminded me of a stamp I had from Tim Holtz of a hand pointing like the one in the book cover.  I found it! I stamped the hand on a piece of cardstock and cut it out.  I added a pop dot and placed it on the edge of the paper.  I used an arrow paper clip from Freckled Fawn underneath the title pointing to the picture.