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.  

Not Happy/Sketch N Scrap August Reveal

Hello everyone! We are in full swing around here getting adjusted to school being back in session.  I want to share with you today Sketch n Scrap's second sketch for August.  Here is the sketch and my layout:

As you can see I rotated the sketch, but kept everything else the same.  That's why I love sketches!  The supplies I used are Crate Paper's Boy's Rule Collection.  Be sure to check out Sketch N Scrap's other sketches for this month.  Remember you can not win unless you play! Thanks for stopping by!

Best Day/The Memory Nest

Hello everyone! I have a layout I want to share with you that I did for The Memory Nest blog.  This is Make it Monday #68.  They are having a great summer challenge and for the details to it click here.

Here is the sketch and my layout:

The supplies I used for this layout are Echo Park, Twine + Ink, Seven Paper and Ranger Ink.  Thanks for stopping by!

Sad Times/Scrap The Boys

Hello everyone!  I have a layout I wanted to share with you that I did Scrap The Boys challenge blog.  The challenge for this month is:  

With my son being 10, he doesn't have too many tantrums or crying, but I do get the mad looks!   I love these types of challenges because it allows me to step outside the box.   Here is my layout:

Actually, this story is quite funny.  I had to go to the mall to pick up something and I went by my favorite clothing store to pay on my credit card bill.  I did not know they were having a sale!  I started shopping.  Of course, my son was not happy at all.  Later I found this picture and text he had taken and sent to my husband.  I found out later he also sent it to my mom! I guess he thought someone was going to rescue him!!  Haha! He hates to go shopping!! 

The supplies I used on this layout are Strathmore, Heidi Swapp, Ranger Ink, Freckled Fawn, 

Fancy Pants Designs, Amy Tangerine, and Echo Park. 

Visiting Dad at Work/Scrappy Friends Challenge

Hi friends,  

I have a layout that I wanted to share with you that I did for the Scrappy Friends Challenge.  Here are the challenges:

Brenda:  GCC Sketch Challenge

Rochelle Spears

Here is my layout:

I followed the sketch pretty close to it and I used washi tape in the upper corner of my layout.  The supplies are Basic Grey, Recollections, Amy Tangerine, and Bella Blvd.  Thanks for stopping by!

Hello/Sketch N Scrap Card Reveal

Hi Everyone! It is the 5th of August so it is time for Sketch N Scrap's card sketch.  Here is the sketch and my card:

Isn't this sketch cute?  There is so many ways to use this sketch!  Be sure to stop by Sketch N Scrap for more sketches and inspiration!  Thanks for stopping by!

You are the Coolest #Dude/Stuck?!

Hi friends! I have a layout that I want to share with you that I did for Stuck?! sketches.  Here is this month's first sketch and my layout:

Here is a close up:

I used the collection So Rad from Simple Stories.  I thought this collection was perfect for these pictures I took of my son when I took him bowling this past week.  He loves bowling!  

Thanks for stopping by!

Choices, So Many! /The Memory Nest

Hello everyone!  This is our last week of freedom before school starts next week.  Where did summer go?  A couple of weeks ago we went shopping for school supplies. I snapped a picture of my son trying to decide on which backpack he wanted for this school year.  I thought this picture was perfect for The Memory Nest Summer Challenge.  You can find details here.  This sketch is Make it Monday #67 and here it is:

Here is my layout:

I love this sketch! I will be using this sketch again!! Instead of using 4 triangles I used 7.  I used the collection Life In Color from Simple Stories.  

Don't forget to stop by The Memory Nest and play along with The Summer Challenge.

Thanks for stopping by!!

Searching for Treasure/The Studio Challenges

Hello friends! I have a layout that I want to share with you that I did for The Studio Challenges.  The third challenge for July is to use multiple photos.  Here is my layout:

The supplies I used for this layout are Bazzill Basics, Amy Tangerine, Carta Bella, Twine + Ink, My Mind's Eye, Jillibean Soup, Freckled Fawn and Bella Blvd. 

I took this pictures from our vacation this summer.  There is a booth where you buy a bag of gems or arrow heads and then you "mine" for your treasures.  My son is at that age where he loves rocks, gems, and arrow heads.  He loved it except when he caught me taking pictures! 

Thanks for stopping by!