BELIEVE - Lasting Memories Layout Challenges DT Reveal

Good Morning, it is time for the latest Lasting Memories Layout Challenges Design Team reveal. We are continuing with the theme of Winter/December Holiday Traditions. Today's challenge is a sketch courtesy of Laura Whitaker.

These two little sweeties make it really easy to create a layout. These photos were taken by their mom!

Here are some closeups...

I added a journal card to the pocket at the top to add some personal thoughts...

Product List: Teresa Collins papers, stickers and die cuts, Simple Stories chipboard,Recollections stickers, Fancy Pants tin pin and title, MME enamel dots and the twine and clip are from my stash.

And here is Laura's fabulous sketch....

Be sure to check out the rest of the Lasting Memories Design Team's creations and be sure to share your creations with us before the end of the month.

I was also inspired by the following challenges:

Scrapping4Fun Challenge 104

Mixed Media Monthly Challenge #43

And White With 1

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Snow Angel - Lasting Memories Layout Challenges DT Reveal

Good Sunday morning everyone and time for a new Theme at Lasting Memories Layout Challenges. We are starting the December challenges a little early and the theme is ' Winter/December Holiday Traditions. I live in Canada and this it the start of our winter season. Today's challenge is a colour challenge courtesy of Design Seeds.

This is a colour challenge - Use the colour shown as inspiration.

Here is my layout...

These photos were taken this past February on a trip to Ottawa in the winter. The Grandsons were so thrilled to see so much snow. They had never witness so much snow before. They played for hours and hours and hours!!!

Here is each side closer up...

 

And some closeups...

I added a little pocket to hold my journalling tag.

Product List: AC Cardstock, Echo Park - Wintertime paper and stickers, Carta Bella chipboard - Snow Fun.

Be sure to stop by the Lasting Memories Blog to check out the rest of the team's creations. We would love to see what you create.

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Calendar Club

Good morning everyone! Every year for the last twenty years or more, my Mom has created calendars from the year's photos and given as gifts for Christmas. Here is a layout to share that memory. I have nicknamed us "The Calendar Club"!!!

Every year there is an order to how we can open our calendars. My Mom calls our names one by one, but we are told...don't open it until I say so. Then she starts the countdown...okay go! Then we are only allowed to remove the wrapping and then we have to wait for everyone to catch up. Then we take out the calendar and have to wait once again for everyone to be ready....then go! We admire each month by month and then are asked to pick our favourite month. We finish off with funny faces. So that is the story of how we open our calendar gifts every year. My husband stands by and records with photos. My Mom is such a treasure to have. We are all so lucky to have her with us at 89 years young! XO

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

And some closeups...

I was inspired by the November Jumpstart sketch from The Scraproom. I mirrored the sketch to make it a double.

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ACDC -Back In Black

Good Monday morning everyone, I have a fun layout to share with you today. We were invited to go to a Halloween themed Buck N' Doe back in October. My husband being the fun guy that he is wanted to dress up and he knew exactly who he wanted to dress up as....his most favourite band member ever!!!

If anyone out there knows my husband at all, they would be able to guess who without even seeing him. Of course,- Angus Young of ACDC. Gerry got so many wonderful compliments about his costume. Everything was purchased at a thrift store except for the wig...which I had to cut to be the appropriate style and length....lol

My title is actually from a box that housed a cup that I gave Gerry a couple of years ago for Christmas. I knew that it would come in handy. Great upcycling!!!

I was inspired by the Make It Mondat sketch No. 99 from The Memory Nest

My husband was thrilled on Saturday when I returned home from a crop and surprised him with this layout. About an hour latter he read on line that ACDC lost one of their band member, - Malcom Young. Gerry was very sad! I am glad that we were able to see them live in concert a few years back. It was  wonderful experience to share together.

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Finishing Up with 2016 December Daily

Good Morning everyone, after a full day of heavy rain and winds yesterday the sun is shining beautifully! Today I would like to share the last couple of pages from my 2016 December Daily album.

I created this journalling card using a sketch...the perfect way to finish things off.

Here it is on the full page.

I was inspired by the Nov 1st Sketch from Sketches In Thyme Project Life Style.

And for a Boxing Day page another journalling card for one of my final pages....

And here it is on the full page....

And once again I was inpired by the sketch from Sketches In Thyme Project Life Style.

Fabulous little sketches to get those creative juices flowing to finish up my 2016 December Daily. I only have a couple more pages and it will be completed. Just in time to start this years!

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Love - Lasting Memories Layout Challenges DT Reveal

Welcome to the third Lasting Memories Layout Challenge for November. We are continuing with the theme for November called "Scrapbook Cooking Time". We will be challenging you with a new scrapbook recipe every Sunday. Today's recipe is 1 large photo, a pinch of wood veneer, a dash of chipboard pieces and sprinkle with enamel dots.

Here is my layout....

This photo was taken in 1957 of my parents....before I was born.

Here is a closeup....

Recipe items shown - wood veneer, 3 patterned papers and chipboard (the ruler, frame and banner are also chipboard). The enamel dots are below my 5x7 photo.

Be sure to stop by the Lasting Memories Blog to see the rest of the design team's creations. We would love to see what you create with today's recipe.

I was also inspired by the Make It Monday No. 95 from The Memory Nest.

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Celebrate - Lasting Memories Layout Challenges DT Reveal

Welcome to the second Lasting Memories Layout Challenges for November. We are continuing with the theme for November called "Scrapbook Cooking Time". We will be challenging you with a new scrapbook recipe every Sunday. Today's recipe is twine/thread, sequins, labels, die cuts, solid card stock and vellum.

Here is my layout....

This layout features my Mom and Grandson on his birthday!

Here are some closeups...

Recipe items shown above - twine, sequins, die cuts and vellum tag and heart vellum paper under the photo.

The black cardstock under the photo and I labelled the photo - Mason - Age 8.

Be sure to stop by the Lasting Memories Blog to check out the rest of the Design Team's recipes. We would love to see what you create with the recipe!

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Rub A Dub Dub Three Kids In A Tub - Lasting Memories Layout Challenges DT Reveal

Welcome to the first Lasting Memories Layout Challenges for November...we are starting a little early this month. We have a new theme for November called "Scrapbook Cooking Time". We will be challenging you with a new scrapbook recipe every Sunday. Today's recipe is 3 patterned papers, background stamping, a punched shape, puffy stickers and your handwriting.

Here is my layout....

As my journalling states: One of my favourite photos....of three of my favourite people! This photo was taken many years ago of my three children in the tub....adorable!!!

Here are some closeups....

This closeup shows the 3 patterned papers, background stamping, my punched Ampersand shape, puffy stickers and my handwriting.....full recipe!!!

Be sure to stop by the Lasting Memories Blog to check out how the rest of the design team used the recipe! 

I was also inspired by the Anything Goes challenge at Scrapping4Fun.

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PUMPKIN PATCH

One last Fall layout to share with you today...

A lovely collection of photos from our trip to the pumpkin patch last fall.

Here is a close up of each side of my double layout....

I was inspired by the double sketch at Stick It Down

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SPOOKY

Today I have a Halloween layout to share with you....

I have taken photos with the boys since the youngest gradson's first Halloween. They just keep getting cuter!!!

Here is a closeup...

I was inspired by the single sketch from Stick It Down.

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