Sunday, November 27, 2016

Perfection

Good Morning Friends. Just a quick post today.


This photo is from the first time the boys tried on their outfits for the wedding. Each piece had been tried on when purchased, but the final affect was "Perfection"!

Here are some closeups....


I typed my journaling on my new Typecast....I just love it!!! The twine is off of a clothing tag....reduce, reuse, recycle!!!


Product List: Teresa Collins - Project Pink background paper, Basic Grey - Prism Paper & Stickers, Heidi Swapp chipboard, Oh Deer Me vellum phrases, Cuts2Luc flair and Book-Line-Marker clips.

I used the sketch from Clique Kits for inspiration.



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Sunday, November 20, 2016

Delight - Lasting Memories Layout Challenges DT Reveal

Happy Sunday everyone...time for the newest Lasting Memories Layout Challenge DT Reveal. We are continuing with the theme of "All About Shapes" and today's challenge is - Any shape of your choice. I chose Hexagons.

Here is my layout....


This picture is from Wedding Day when my Grandson was given his ringbearer gift from Auntie. He loved it!!!

And now for some closeups....


My hexagon shapes are Teresa Collins stickers that I mounted on black Simple Stories paper and then fussy cut to make them pop!



Product List: Teresa Collins - Project Pink and Then & Now paper, stickers, chipboard and brads, Simple Stories - I Am paper, Tim Holtz distress ink & Heidi Swapp title stickers.

Be sure to stop by the Lasting Memories Blog to check out the rest of the Design Team's creations. Then link yours up before the end of the month, we can't wait to see what you create.

I was also inspired by the colour challenge photo from The Studio Challenges.




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Saturday, November 19, 2016

Precious

Happy Saturday everyone...time for another wedding layout....


I think this is my favourite photo that was taken on Wedding Day. I think the photo says it all!!!

Here are some closeups....


I painted the Creative Embellishments chipboard with light pink acrylic paint and then added a thin layer of metallic watercolour paint to add shimmer.



I punched out two different heart shapes and then used a large stitch with hemp to attach to my layout.


Product List: Crate Paper - Confetti, Dovecraft - Floral Muse paper, 7 Dots Studio paper, DCWV Vellum, Simple Stories enamel dots, Hemptique hemp, Morex organdy ribbon, Recollections page tabs, Little B washi and Creative Embellishments - chipboard title - Precious.

I used the Nov 6 sketch from Citrus Twist Kits for inspiration.





Friday, November 18, 2016

Lovely

I am back today with another pre-wedding layout. So many wonderful photos of awesome memories with my Girlie!

Here is my layout....


My daughter trying on her veil...a great time for photos!!!

Here are some closeups.....




I created this layout for a challenge at the retreat I attended last weekend to use one of the wonderful sketches provided by Laura Whitaker. Sorry I don't have a photo of the sketch.

Product List: Pink Paislee - Memorandum paper, Hemptique hemp, Michael's pearl sticker, Oh Deer Me Kit - Stickers, Thickers - Lovely and paper clip from my stash.

I was inspired by The Paper Girls Challenge #115 - Tag You're It - to use tags.


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Thursday, November 17, 2016

Bride To Be!

I was lucky to attend a retreat last weekend and I accomplished lots and lots! Today I would like to share one of the layouts I created.


Bridal shower photos for this layout.

Here are some closeups....




I just love the sketch from Creative Scrappers that I used for inspiration.


I was also inspired by the challenge at Use Your Stuff - Challenge #241 - Grid Layout
and


Product List: Teresa Collins - Hello Life paper, Simple Stories - I Am paper, Little B Washi, Studio Calico Alpha, The Paper Studio - Flea Market Fancy paperclip & MME flair.


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Wednesday, November 16, 2016

Silly

Hi Friends, I have another wedding layout to share with you today.....


This photo was taken before the ceremony while we were waiting for guest to arrive. My Bestie told us to make "Silly" faces!!!

Here are some closeups....



Product List: Teresa Collins - Project Pink background paper & Summer Stories chipboard, Basic Grey - Prism paper, stickers & wood pieces, Recollection crochet flower & wood heart and Hemptique hemp.

I was inspired by the following sketch from Scrappy Friends


and Rochelle's This or That Challenge - I used wood.

 
and The Paper Girls Challenge # 115 - Tag You're It - to use tags on your layout.


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Monday, November 14, 2016

Falling For You -The Memory Nest Make It Monday No. 76 Guest Designer

Happy Monday everyone! I am back again as a Guest Designer for The Memory Nest Make It Monday No. 76.

Here is my layout.....


My hubby & I celebrated our 38th Wedding Anniversary this month and we went for a little photo shoot at a lovely waterfall with our Son & "Daughter-in-law". These are a few of the photos that were taken.

And some closeups....



Product List: Simple Stories paper & stickers, October Afternoon die cut, AC Cardstock, Tim Holtz texture paste & ink and the wood leaves are from my stash.

Here is Leslie's fabulous sketch....


I would like to thank Leslie at The Memory Nest for having me guest design this month. I am honoured!


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Sunday, November 13, 2016

Photo Bomb - Lasting Memories Layout Challenges DT Reveal

Good Morning friends, it is time for a new Lasting Memories Layout Challenges Design Team Reveal. We are continuing with the theme for November of "It's all About Shapes". Today's challenge is Triangles.

Here is my layout....


Last summer we went to Ottawa to visit our oldest son. No rain all summer but on the day that we are tourists. Hence the photo....my husband gave up his hoodie to our grandson, so he was literally soaked....and the other too...always take the moment for a photo bomb!!!

Here are some closeups....


I doodled around the triangles to make them stand out. I love how it looks.


My title is a combo of Silhouette files and Thickers.



Product List; AC Cardstock (white - even though it looks blueish is a couple of the photos), Carta Bella - Ahoy There papers, October Afternnon Tin Pins, Thickers, Heidi Swapp Stickers and clips from my stash.

Be sure to stop by the Lasting Memories Blog and check out what the rest of the team created and then link up your layout.


Thanks for stopping by! Stay Crafty!!!


Friday, November 11, 2016

Believe - Scrapping4Fun Challenges Guest Design

Happy Friday morning everyone. I am thrilled to announce that I have been asked to Guest Design for Scrapping4Fun Challenges. The challenge #78 is Christmas.

Here is my layout....


My "Daughter In Law" took these photos last December and sent them to me at work with the message of - "A few pics to help your day!" How sweet is that and how lucky am I???

Here are some closeups....


Product List: AC Cardstock, Echo Park - The Story of Christmas paper and stickers, K & Co. Metal Art, Doodlebug Design sequins and Cuts2Luv flair.

I would like to thank Scrapping4Fun Challenges for the opportunity to Guest Design. Make sure you stop by their blog and check out the design teams creations and link yours up.


With today being November 11th, that marks Remembrance Day in Canada. The day is of "remembrance for the men and women who have served, and continue to serve our country during times of war, conflict and peace". Thank you.

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