February 2025 - Lasting Memories Layout Challenges DT Reveal

 Good morning friends, it’s time for the latest Lasting Memories Layout Challenges DT Reveal. This month, our design team is going to share favourite sketches with you! And today it is mine turn to choose a sketch. I chose this sketch from Scrapbook Generation designed by Allison Davis. I love this sketch because of how many photos can be documented. I love a good double sketch!

Here is my layout…

And here is each page closer up…

I really enjoy documenting months in review. I have been doing this for a few years now, either in layout form or mini album.it allows us to document the everyday moments of life!

Be sure to check out the rest of the design team’s creations and then be sure to share yours with us!

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Love - Lasting Memories Layout Challenges DT Reveal

 Good morning friends, it’s time for the latest Lasting Memories Layout Challenges DT Reveal. Do you ever feel like you are going around in circles? This month, let's turn that feeling into a benefit as we explore fun ways to use circles on our layouts.Today’s challenge is to use circular ephemera or stamped images to embellish your layout.

Here is my layout…

I create this layout of two of my favourite little Sweethearts on Valentine’s Day! I picked out several circular pieces from my red colour drawer to embellish my layout!

Be sure to check out the rest of the design team’s creations and then be sure to share yours with us!

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Blissful - Lasting Memories Layout Challenges DT Reveal

 Happy Sunday friends, it’s time for the newest Lasting Memories Layout Challenges DT Reveal. Do you ever feel like you are going around in circles? This month, let's turn that feeling into a benefit as we explore fun ways to use circles on our layouts.Today’s challenge is Pie Slices - divide a circle into pie slices using patterned paper, a stencil, or whatever else takes your fancy, and then add it to your layout.

Here is my layout…

I created this layout of our recent vacation in the sunny south. The Vicki Boutin papers were a perfect fit for my sunny photo!

Be sure to check out the rest of the design team’s creations and then be sure to share yours with us!

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Ho Ho Ho Merry Christmas - Lasting Memories Layout Challenges DT Reveal

 Happy Sunday friends, it’s time for the newest Lasting Memories Layout Challenges DT Reveal. Do you ever feel like you are going around in circles? This month, let's turn that feeling into a benefit as we explore fun ways to use circles on our layouts.Today’s challenge is to create a circular border for your page using punched or die-cut circles.

Here is my layout…

Circular boarder to me meant to create a wreath….which meant Christmas, so I created this Christmas morning layout of my grandchildren. I punched lots of circles with different size circle punches and layered them around my photos! I really like how it turned out!

Be sure to check out the rest of the team’s designs and the share your creations with us!

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Adorable - Lasting Memories Layout Challenges DT Reveal

 Good morning friends, we have turned the calendar to a new month already! With a new month comes a new set of challenges for Lasting Memories Layout Challenges. Do you ever feel like you are going around in circles? This month, let's turn that feeling into a benefit as we explore fun ways to use circles on our layouts. For this week’s challenge place journaling on a circle and add it to your layout.

Here is my layout…

An adorable layout of my adorable Granddaughter! I cut some circles with circle dies and layered up for my journal spot.

Be sure to check out the rest of the team’s designs and the share your creations with us!

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Cherish - Lasting Memories Layout Challenges DT Reveal

 Happy Sunday friends,  I am hosting the challenges this month at Lasting Memories Layout Challenges and I chose the theme of Let’s Get Back To Basics - it’s all about the base of our layouts. Today’s challenge is to create a  layout using a band design. Band design is a clean vertical band foundation, a wide and centred band foundation, a curving band foundation or a band along the page edge.

Here is my layout…

I took the sample base that I had created and I turned it so the band runs vertical rather than horizontal for this fun layout of my favourite youngest son and I! I just added a few layers and embellishments and voila….complete!!!

Be sure to check out the rest of the team’s designs and the share your creations with us!

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Cute - Lasting Memories Layout Challenges DT Reveal

 Happy Sunday friends,  I am hosting the challenges this month at Lasting Memories Layout Challenges and I chose the theme of Let’s Get Back To Basics - it’s all about the base of our layouts. Today’s challenge is to create a 12”  x 12” layout incorporating a 6” x 6” paper pad.

Here is my layout…

Be sure to check out the rest of the team’s designs and the share your creations with us!

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Deck The Halls - Lasting Memories Layout Challenges

 Happy Sunday friends,  I am hosting the challenges this month at Lasting Memories Layout Challenges and I chose the theme of Let’s Get Back To Basics - it’s all about the base of our layouts. Today’s challenge is to create a layout using scrap pieces of paper to create a horizontal design base!

Here is my layout…

I used several scrap pieces and a couple of branding strips to create the base of my winter layout!

Be sure to check out the rest of the team’s designs and the share your creations with us!

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Wander - Lasting Memories Layout Challenges DT Reveal

 Happy Sunday friends, it’s Groundhog Day here in Canada! Let’s hope that the groundhog doesn’t see his shadow and we have an early Spring! It’s a new month which means a new set of challenges for February. I am hosting the challenges this month at Lasting Memories Layout Challenges and I chose the theme of Let’s Get Back To Basics - it’s all about the base of our layouts. Today’s challenge is to create a layout using a grid design.

Here is my layout…

Using a grid design is a great way to use up scrap pieces of paper.

Be sure to check out the rest of the team’s designs and the share your creations with us!

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Comfort & Joy - Lasting Memories Layout Challenges DT Reveal

 Greetings friends, I hope everyone is enjoying their weekend! It’s time for the latest Lasting Memories Layout Challenges DT Reveal. We are continuing with the theme of Deliberate Designs hosted by Cheryl for the month of January. Sometimes we start a layout without thinking through our process, but often it helps to have some direction first. This month, we will deliberately focus on different aspects of our design in order to give some pizzazz to the finished product. Today’s challenge is - create visual triangles by adding three groups of embellishments.

Here is my layout…

I created this sweet layout of our granddaughter doing a fashion show of the Christmas dresses her Mom purchased at a second hand store. All three dresses for $6, what an amazing deal! Start the car!

Be sure to check out the rest of the design team’s creations and then be sure to share your creations with us!

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Adventure- Lasting Memories Layout Challenges DT Reveal

 Greetings friends, I hope everyone is enjoying their weekend ! It’s time for the latest Lasting Memories Layout Challenges DT Reveal. We are continuing with the theme of Deliberate Designs hosted by Cheryl for the month of January. Sometimes we start a layout without thinking through our process, but often it helps to have some direction first. This month, we will deliberately focus on different aspects of our design in order to give some pizzazz to the finished product. Today’s challenge is- Focus on Your Photos - use multiple photos (at least two) but be sure to give your focus photo the star treatment.

Here is my layout…

Sandy

My focus photo is on the left hand page. I added lots of layers of beautiful 49 and Market Rust and Revs papers and embellishments. It’s always easy to make a great layout with 49 and Market goodies!

Be sure to check out the rest of the design team’s creations and then be sure to share your creations with us!

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Having Fun - Lasting Memories Layout Challenges DT Reveal

 Happy Sunday friends, it sure is chilly in Southern Ontario today! It’s time for the latest Lasting Memories Layout Challenges DT Reveal  We are continuing with the theme of Deliberate Designs hosted by Cheryl for the month of January. Sometimes we start a layout without thinking through our process, but often it helps to have some direction first. This month, we will deliberately focus on different aspects of our design in order to give some pizzazz to the finished product. Today’s challenge is- Focus on Your Story - do something with your journaling that is a little outside your comfort zone.

Here is my layout…

I printed my journaling on a piece of vellum and then added it to my layout. I have wanted to try this for a while. I love how it turned out!

Be sure to check out the rest of the design team’s creations and then be sure to share your creations with us!

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Magical Christmas Concert 2024 - Lasting Memories Layout Challenges DT Reveal

 Happy New Year everyone! I hope everyone had a great time ringing in the New Year! It’s time for the latest Lasting Memories Layout Challenges DT Reveal  We are continuing with the theme of Deliberate Designs hosted by Cheryl for the month of January. Sometimes we start a layout without thinking through our process, but often it helps to have some direction first. This month, we will deliberately focus on different aspects of our design in order to give some pizzazz to the finished product. Today’s challenge is- Focus on Your Title - use an extra large or long title, get creative with multiple fonts, replace a couple of letters in your title with pictures, etc.

Here is my layout….

This is a layout of my youngest Grandson at his Preschool Christmas Concert. It was so darned cute to see the little ones performing! I used several different fonts for my title!

Be sure to check out the rest of the design team’s creations and then be sure to share your creations with us!

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Fabulous - Lasting Memories Layout Challenges DT Reveal

 Hello Friends, Happy Sunday and I hope everyone is enjoying time with family and friends!Welcome to a new year of challenges for Lasting Memories Layout Challenges. We are starting the 2025 challenges a couple of days early! Cheryl is hosting the challenges for January with the theme of Deliberate Designs. Sometimes I start a layout without thinking through my process, but often it helps to have some direction first. This month, we will deliberately focus on different aspects of our design in order to give some pizzazz to the finished product. Today’s challenge is - Focus on Your Arrangement - use a sketch as your starting point (be sure to share your sketch when you post your layout).

Here is my layout….

And here is the sketch that I was inspired by…

I followed the sketch fairly closely, but adapted it with the use of the beautiful background paper from Memory-Place Fall Is In The Air. This is such a different fall collection from what I am used to but it worked beautifully!

Be sure to check out the rest of the design team’s creations and then be sure to share your creations with us!

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Grade 8 Grad - Lasting Memories Layout Challenges DT Reveal

 Good morning friends! It is time for the latest challenge from Lasting Memories Layout Challenges . We are continuing with Art inspired challenges from DT member Lisa who is an art teacher, she really wanted to use some artwork as inspiration for the month of November. In August, she visited the University of Iowa Children's Hospital with her daughter and grandson. She was very excited about the artwork that is on display there, so she has chosen 4 artists whose works gave her scrapbooking ideas. Be inspired by the artists' use of colour, pattern, icons, and the like. Pull whatever inspires you out and use it in your layout for the week.

This week’s challenge is to be inspired by Amy Genser's mixed media work that uses rolled paper pieces (like quilling) and paint, entitled "Urchin Underbelly."

Here is my layout…

I was inspired by the variety of the colour blue with black accents! Perfect for my Grandson’s graduation photo!

Be sure to check out the rest of the design team’s creations and then be sure to share your creations with us!

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Here & Now - Lasting Memories Layout Challenges DT Reveal

 Good morning friends! It is time for the latest challenge from Lasting Memories Layout Challenges . We are continuing with Art inspired challenges from DT member Lisa who is an art teacher, she really wanted to use some artwork as inspiration for the month of November. In August, she visited the University of Iowa Children's Hospital with her daughter and grandson. She was very excited about the artwork that is on display there, so she has chosen 4 artists whose works gave her scrapbooking ideas. Be inspired by the artists' use of colour, pattern, icons, and the like. Pull whatever inspires you out and use it in your layout for the week.

Today’s challenge is - be inspired by Nathaniel Mather's mixed media work entitled "Helping Trunk."

Here is my layout! I was inspired by the vibrant colours!

Here is each page closer up…

I used beautiful paper from Vicki Boutin!

Be sure to check out the rest of the design team’s creations and then be sure to share your creations with us!

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Cool Stuff - Lasting Memories Layout Challenges DT Reveal

Good morning friends. It's time for the lastest Lasting Memories Layout Challenges DT Reveal. We are continuing with design team member Lisa’s challenges for the month of November. Lisa recently visited the University of Iowa Children's Hospital and was very excited about the artwork that is on display there, so she has chosen 4 artists whose works give her scrapbooking ideas. Be inspired by the artists' use of colour, pattern, icons, and the like. Pull whatever inspires you out and use it in your layout for the week.

This week’s challenge is to be inspired by Alexandra Ackerman's mixed media work using watercolour, coloured pencil and gouache, entitled "Hovering Orbs on a Blue Grid."

Here is my layout…

When I saw this piece of artwork, I immediately thought of a stencil that I have that has similar orb like shapes. I chose a variety of Distress Oxide inks and started to play. The mixed media made a great background for my layout.

Be sure to check out the rest of the design team’s work and be sure to share your creations with us!

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Love Grows Here - Lasting Memories Layout Challenges DT Reveal

 Good morning friends, can you believe that it is November already? Time sure flies! It is time for the latest Lasting Memories Layout Challenges DT Reveal . Our challenges for November are being hosted by design team member Lisa. Lisa is an art teacher, and she really wanted to use some artwork as inspiration for the month of November.  She recently visited the University of Iowa Children's Hospital with her daughter and grandson. She was very excited about the artwork that is on display there, so she has chosen 4 artists whose works gave her scrapbooking ideas. Be inspired by the artists' use of colour, pattern, icons, and the like. Pull whatever inspires you out and use it in your layout for the week.

For this week’s challenge be inspired by Jen P. Harris' mixed media work entitled "Parte Incognita."

Here is my layout…

I was inspired by the hexagon shapes and the colours!

Be sure to check out the rest of the design team’s work and be sure to share your creations with us!

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Nuts About You - Lasting Memories Layout Challenges DT Reveal

  Happy Sunday friends!!  It is time for the latest DT Reveal from Lasting Memories Layout Challenges .  Join us this month as we celebrate Fall with all things Autumn. Each week, we will bring you a new challenge inspired by one of the many signs of the season. 

For this week's challenge, we are taking our inspiration from Halloween Costumes! Dress up your layout by adding something that SPARKLES! 

Here is my layout…

I added sparkly leaves, gems and brads on my Fall layout!

Be sure to check out the rest of the team’s creations and then make sure you share your creations with us!

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Sleepover - Lasting Memories Layout Challenges DT Reveal

Happy Sunday friends!!  It is time for the latest DT Reveal from Lasting Memories Layout Challenges .  Join us this month as we celebrate fall with all things autumn. Each week, we will bring you a new challenge inspired by one of the many signs of the season. 

For this week's challenge, we are taking our inspiration from the HARVEST. Find inspiration in growing crops by using ascending sizes of paper strips or shapes. Or create a colourful ombre design to symbolize the growth. 

Here is my layout…

And here is each page closer up…

I choose to use paper strips for my layout of our youngest grandson. It is a great way to use up scraps!

Be sure to check out the rest of the team’s creations and then make sure you share your creations with us!

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Kiss The Cook - Lasting Memories Layout Challenges DT Reveal

 Happy Thanksgiving to all my Canadian Friends!!!  It is time for the latest DT Reveal from Lasting Memories Layout Challenges . We are continuing with our October challenges that are all about celebrating all things Autumn! Each week, we will bring you a new challenge inspired by one of the many signs of the season. 

For this week's challenge, we are taking our inspiration from FALLING LEAVES and saying out with the old! Use an item that's been in your stash for 2+ years. 

Here is my layout…

I created my layout with paper that I have had for quite some time. It is a DCWV Nana’s Kitchen Stack and it is dated 2009! WOW!!! It worked perfectly with my photos!

Here is each side close up…

Be sure to check out the rest of the design team’s creations and then be sure to share your creations with us!

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Little Pumpkin - Lasting Memories Layout Challenges DT Reveal

 Good morning friends! Welcome to October! Fall is definitely in the air! It’s time for the latest challenge from Lasting Memories Layout Challenges . We are starting a new set of challenges that are all about celebrating all things Autumn! Each week, we will bring you a new challenge inspired by one of the many signs of the season. 

For this week's challenge, we are taking our inspiration from PUMPKINS. Create a layout using at least 50% orange and include a round element. 

Here is my layout…

I did a fun little layout of my youngest grandson sitting with the pumpkins that Nana grew and gave him. They are a big hit!!!

Be sure to check out the rest of the design team’s creations and then be sure to share your creations with us!

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Lovely Moments - Lasting Memories Layout Challenges DT Reveal

 Good morning friends! I hope everyone is having a wonderful weekend! can you believe that it is almost the end of September ? Fall is in the air! It’s time for the latest challenge from Lasting Memories Layout Challenges . We are continuing with our September theme hosted by Maureen W and this month’s challenges are all about Colour!

This weeks challenge is below! You can take inspiration from all the Colours or just a few. Please tell us what inspired you.

Here is my layout…

When I saw this colour palette, I knew that I wanted to use a photo from our recent family BBQ of my daughter in this lovely pink dress and her family. It suited the colour palette perfectly and very easy to create with beautiful 49 & Market papers and embellishments!

Be sure to check out the rest of the design team’s creations and then be sure to share your creations with us!

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Nana’s Little Pumpkins - Lasting Memories Layout Challenges DT Reveal

 Good morning friends! I hope everyone is having a wonderful weekend! It’s time for the latest challenge from Lasting Memories Layout Challenges . We are continuing with our September theme hosted by Maureen W and this month’s challenges are all about Colour!

This weeks challenge is below! You can take inspiration from all the Colours or just a few. Please tell us what inspired you.

Here is my layout….

I was inspired by the Autumn colours and leaves for this recent picture of our oldest grandson!

Be sure to check out the rest of the design team’s creations and then be sure to share your creations with us!

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Sunflower Fields - Lasting Memories Layout Challenges DT Reveal

 Good morning friends! I hope everyone is having a wonderful weekend! It’s time for the latest challenge from Lasting Memories Layout Challenges . We are continuing with our September theme hosted by Maureen W and this month’s challenges are all about Colour!

This weeks challenge is below! You can take inspiration from all the Colours or just a few. Please tell us what inspired you.

Here is my layout…

And each side closer up…

I was inspired by the colours and the flower which was perfect for photos from our recent trip to Ottawa!

Be sure to check out the rest of the design team’s creations and then be sure to share your creations with us!

Thanks for stopping by! Stay crafty!!!