Today

Well it is Monday and back to work time, but first I would like to share a layout with you.

Another photo from the gang's first trip to Ottawa last summer.

Here are some closeups....

I created a pocket for a journalling tag with some private thoughts.

Above shows how I created that pocket. Just cut a piece of cardstock just a little bigger than the journalling tag. Add some two sided tape for durability and voila!!!

Product List - Teresa Collins paper, chipboard and stickers, Organza ribbon - Ribbon Boutique, Tim Holtz tiny attachers and the wood veneer and twine is from my stash.

I was inspired by the August 15th sketch from Sketch N Scrap.

And by the Tic Tac Toe challenge at The Studio Challenges.

I used the bottom row - Wood Veneer, Blue & Buttons. I also have Wood Veneer, Two types of Alpha and Brown.

Thanks for stopping by! Stay Crafty!!!

Beach Vacation - Lasting Memories Layout Challenges DT Reveal

Happy Sunday morning everyone. It is time for the latest Lasting Memories Layout Challenges Design Team reveal. We are starting with a new theme for September a little early. The theme is "All About Patterns" - your layout must contain this patterned paper on it. Today's challenge is to use Polka Dots.

Here is my layout...

All of the papers that I used have Polka Dots as do most of the embellishments!!!

Here are some closeups...

I added shimmer water colour paint to the background and swirled it to give the appearance of waves...just like at the beach.

Product List - Lawn Fawn - Vanilla Polka for the background paper, Echo Park paper and stickers, MME paper and enamel dots, October Afternoon Tin Pin, and Thickers.

I was inspired by the Single sketch at Stick It Down

Be sure to stop by the Lasting Memories Blog and check out the rest of the teams creations. Be sure to link yours up before the end of September...we would love to see what you create.

Thanks for stopping by! Stay Crafty!!!

Catching up with Project Life

Good Morning everyone, and a beautiful Saturday morning it is. I wanted to share a Project Life Style page with you today.

First a couple of the cards I created for the page...

Catching up with more photos from our family trip last summer to Ottawa.

I was inspired by Sketch #81 from Sketches In Thyme Project Life Style. 

And my second card...

And the inspiration from Sketch #84 from Sketches In Thyme Project Life Style. 

As you can see, I made some changes to suit the size of card that I wanted for my page.

And here is the completed Project Life page. (Sorry for the glare, I haven't figured how to avoid that yet - Any suggestions?)

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Journey Through the Wye Marsh - Lasting Memories Layout Challenges DT Reveal

Happy Sunday everyone, it is time for yet another Lasting Memories Layout Challenges Design Team Reveal. We are continuing with the theme of "All About the Animals" for August. The last challenge for the month is In The Sea (fish, dolphin, seahorse, sea turtle etc...).

Here is my layout...

Since we live in Southern Ontario, we don't have much of a chance to be near the "Sea", so I decided to scrap photos from a recent trip to the Wye Marsh near Midland, Ontario. I highly recommend this for a family outing. Such a wonderful place to hike through the forest, on the many trails around the marsh or on the wonderful boardwalk through the marsh. We saw lots of "Sea" life!!!

Here is each side of my double layout closer up....

And some closeups...

Product List: MME Necessities - Light Wood for the background papers, Simple Stories - Life in Color paper, Fancy Pants and Studio Calico tin pins, Momenta stickers, Crafts alpha, Making Memories alpha, Fancy Pants alpha and stickers and the foot paper clip is from my stash.

I was inspired by the sketch from Even More Scrapping.

Be sure to stop by the Lasting Memories Blog to check out the rest of the team's creations and be sure to link yours up by the 27th of August. We would love to see what you are creating.

Thanks for stopping by! Stay Crafty!!!

Lovely Party

Good morning everyone, it is a beautiful Saturday morning here in Southern Ontario. No humidity and the sun is shining brightly!!!

I would like to share a special birthday layout with you today.....

My Mom recently celebrated her 89th Birthday. My husband and I hosted her party. For my Mom's 78th birthday we went on a Hot Air Balloon ride, so since then I usually have something for her with a Hot Air Balloon. A local bakery made the fabulous cake for her party.

Here are some closeups...

After hosting a party, my Mom will call the next day to thankyou for the party and say how Lovely it was....so an easy title for this layout.

I was inspired by the sketch and moodboard for August 15th from Let's Get Sketchy.

I was inspired by the Hot Air Balloons and the pinks and blues.

I was also inspired by the Anything Goes challenge at Scrapping 4 Fun.

Product List: MME - Lucky In Love paper and stickers, AC Cardstock, Recollections wood veneer, Eyelet Outlet jewels, Zva Creative pearls, Heidi Swapp epoxy title and Celebrate It lace.

Thanks for stopping by! Stay Crafty!!!

August 2016 - Project Life Style Cards

Good Morning...the sun is just coming up!

Today I would like to share a couple of Project Life Style cards with you...

I was inspired by the sketch at Sketches In Thyme Project Life Style sketch #82.

I used this as part of a 4X6 card for my project.

And here is another....

This one was inspired by sketch #83 from Sketches In Thyme Project Life Style.

Here is my complete page showcasing these two cards....

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He Dreams Of Being A Storm Chaser!

Good evening everyone! I have a layout to share with you tonight.

Since the beginning of time our Grandson has been intrigued with weather. He can tell you A LOT of information about storm systems, especially thunder, lightning and tornadoes. He has dreamed of becoming a storm chaser. You can just imagine his delight when he noticed this man in the top photo with a vest on that said - "Storm Chaser". I wish we could have been there, but we have heard the story and my "daughter-in-law" shared these photos.

Here are a couple of closeups....

I added a pocket with a tag with personal journalling for this little man to inspire to follow his dreams.

I cut the title with my Silhouette.

I was inspired by the lastest Make It Monday sketch at The Memory Nest.

I was also inspired by the challenge at Use Your Stuff - Challenge #275 - For The Love of Children - to create a project about children. What better thoughts for our children then to follow their dreams.

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Love - Stuck?! Sketches DT Reveal

It is already the middle of the month...August is just flying by! It is time for the August 15th Stuck?! Sketches Design Team reveal.

Here is my layout...

Back to a Wedding layout....staring one of the Ringbearers.

Here are some closeups...

The wedding rings is a Pretty Paper Pretty Ribbons freebie Silhouette cut file.

I created my flowers with die cuts and my Cuddlebug. Lots of fun!!!

Product List: Crate Paper - Little You, Fancy Pants - Trend Setter - Fashion, DoveCraft - Floral Muse, Kaisercraft - Pearls and Pink Paislee - Artisan Elements.

Here is Laura's lovely sketch...

Be sure to stop by the Stuck?! Sketches Blog to check out the rest of the design team's creations as there are some beautiful ones. Then link your up before the 27th of August for a chance at a fabulous prize from one of the sponsors.

Thanks for stopping by! Stay Crafty!!!

AT THE ZOO - Lasting Memories Layout Challenges DT Reveal

Happy Sunday morning everyone, time for the lastest Lasting Memories Layout Challenges Design Team reveal. We are continuing with the theme of "All About Animals" and today's challenge is At the Zoo (lion, zebra, monkey, peacock etc...).

Here is my layout...

We always have family adventures to celebrate our Nation's birthday. A couple of years ago we went to the Brantford Twim Valley Zoo. It is a local zoo with big adventures!!!

Here is each side close up...

I added my journalling around the sun burst design. All the animals were fabulous. The Lion however did not like my son. Whenever he was around the Lion was growling, hissing and just generally miserable. It was kind of scary!!! Other than that the animals are well cared for and very happy in their surroundings!

And a closeup...

I added a little cluster of of die cuts and stickers.

Product List: 

Crate Paper - Peppermint collection for the background paper, DCWV - Safari Chic Stack paper and die cuts and stickers, Momenta Velvet Alphas, Hemptique Hemp Cord, Tim Holtz tiny attachers and the brads are from my stash.

Be sure to stop by the Lasting Memories Blog to check out the rest of the design team's creations. We would love to see how you are inspired by this challenge, so be sure to link your creation up before the 26th of August.

I was inspired by the August 1st Let's Scrap sketch.

Thanks for stopping by! Stay Crafty!!!