HOLIDAYS - STUCK?! January 15th DT Sketch

Today I would like to share my layout that I created for the Design Team at STUCK?! Sketches. All the information can be found on the Stuck?! Blog.

Here is my layout.....

This picture was taken of my sister, Brenda; my Mom; my daughter, Sara & myself at the beautiful Elmhurst Inn at the Scrapmuch? Fall Retreat. This was in one of the huge bay windows in the dining area of the inn. What beautiful place!

Here are some closeups.....

 I used a Heidi Swapp misting stencil and Mister Hueys mist to create my circles.

Other product used are - Carta Bella paper & embellies - So this is Christmas, holly and berry brads - Paper Addiction; rhinestones - bling it on.

Here is Laura's sketch.....

Be sure to play along for a chance to win 2 fabulous prizes. $20 gift certificate from Creative Embellisments or 2 spools of ribbon of winner's choice from May Arts Ribbon. Link up your layouts by January 29th for a chance to win.

Have a fabulous day!

New Digs - Let's Get Sketchy Issue 2 Cover Girl

For today's post I created a layout for Let's Get Sketchy Issue 2 Cover Girl. Let's Get Sketchy is preparing to release Issue 2 on Feb 1. I had two layouts published in the Christmas Edition of their digital magazine. I was thrilled!

For the Cover Girl for Issue 2, there is two layouts to choose from I choose to use the first sketch for my layout.

And here is my layout with photos of our Grandson's enjoying the new sandbox that Papa built for them.

I used Core'dinations Impressions - Jillibean Soup for my background. I sanded some of the paper to bring out the design and the core colour.

Basic Grey - Hey Boy paper & embellishments including buttons.

And  American Crafts Mosiac Lettering.

I also used Tim Holtz Layering Stencil - Splatters with Martha Stewart - White Texture Effect to give the effect of flying sand.

Thanks for stopping by! Have a great day!

Falala - My Scraps & More

For this post I am sharing a layout I created for My Scraps & More Sketch # 62.
Every year I have taken pictures of our Grandsons in front of the Christmas tree. The oldest lost his two front teeth, just in time for Christmas!!!

Here are some closeup shots!

And here is the Sketch #62....

Products used....Carta Bella - So this is Christmas paper & stickers, wood chip tree - Paperchase, metal key - Momenta.

Thanks for stopping by.

Jingle Bells - Scrapmuch? Sketch-y Friday

In Southern Ontario, we set records with the coldest temperature on record -26C, with the wind shield -40C. Baby it's cold outside. So what better thing to do, scrap! Today, I would like to share a layout I created for Scrapmuch? Sketch-y Friday Week 1.
I choose pictures from our search for the 'Perfect' Christmas tree. Our adventure took place before the snow engulfed Southern Ontario this winter. Here is my layout....

And a couple of closeups.....

I am really loving wood embellies right now!

Here is Laura's sketch.....

Products used - Background paper - Simple Stories - Vintage Bliss; other papers - My Mind's Eye - Winter Wonderland; wood chip trees - Paperchase; Jingle Bell title - Me & My Big Ideas.

Stay warm everyone!

Babies - MME

I have a layout to share with you today that I created with a sketch from My Mind's Eye Blog.

I used MME - Collectable paper and embellishments.

Here are some closeups! I made this pinwheel!

And here is the sketch from MME.....

Have a wonderful day!

Washi Fun! - Stuck? January 1st Sketch Challenge

HAPPY NEW YEAR!!!!!!

We have another brand new sketch up on the Stuck?! Sketches Blog for January 1st!

Here is my DT layout......

Back in October our Grandsons were over for a "sleepover"! I was trying to get some cute Fall pictures when out came the Washi tape.....and of course little boys would want mustaches with mustache Washi!!!!! I had tried to take pictures the night before, but no one was interested. The next day when I was downloading the pictures I had taken, Mason saw one of the photos with him and a mustache....he laughed his hardy little laugh that comes from his toes. When asked if I could give him another mustache and take more pictures, I jumped at the opportunity. The sun was shining beautifully that morning and was perfect for picture taking. Hence the title of my layout!

Here are some closeups.....

I added some different washi tapes to the brown tags as details on my embellishments.

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

I choose to only use two photos on my layout.

Products used Echo Park - Reflections, Graphic 45, Mister Huey's - Warm Calico mist, Quick Quotes - Powder Puff Chalking Ink, tags - Paper Studio and assorted paper tapes.

The sponsors for the January 1st layout are Frosted Designs and Scrapmatts. This is a cross promotional challenge with Frosted Designs, Stuck?! is providing the sketch and Frosted Designs is asking us to use ink, mist and/or paint on our layouts! Be sure to play along and link up your creations before then end of the month.

Best Wishes for a Healthy and Happy 2014 everyone!

Name Tags/Table Settings

Every year for Christmas we like to make different Name Tags/Table Settings for our family Christmas dinner. I thought I would share what we created for this year. When my daughter and I went to Scrapfest in Oshawa in the fall, we picked up a die to use in the Cuddlebug. The die is called YNS Lollipop Cover by Your Next Step. Here is what we created!

My Mom had painted the little stain glass ornaments a few years ago and wanted to use them on something. They were a nice festive touch to the Lollipop covers and it was a great way to use up some Christmas paper scraps. I can't wait to create some for other occasions....birthdays, Easter, Hallowe'en etc....

Have a safe New Years Eve!

Nice List

I have another Christmas layout to share with you today. I created this layout from a sketch over at Scrapmuch? Sketch-y Friday  Week 3.

For my layout I used the Scrapmuch? December Kit Club papers - Carta Bella - So this is Christmas. The colours of these papers are perfect!

We were finally able to get a "Mall Santa" photo taken....and it is adorable!

Here are some closeups.....

The little gems in the kit where perfect to accent the tree on the paper.

One of my new favourite ribbons is this lovely organza!!! I used it on a lot of my Christmas projects this year!

I received the little wooden tree in a surprise Christmas gift in the mail from a close friend. I added some ZAZZ! to add some sparkle.....thanks C!

And here is the Scrapmuch? Sketch-y Friday Week 3 sketch.....

As you can see I changed things up quite a bit to suit my papers and photo! Have a great day!

Grandbabies

I hope everyone had a wonderful Christmas....we sure did at the Ross Household!

Today I would like to share a layout I created for Scrapmuch? Sketch-y Friday Week 4. I created this layout at the Scrapmuch? Fall Retreat.....it was one of the challenges at the retreat.

Here is my layout......

This picture was taken at my Mom's 84th Birthday party. It is tradition to take pictures of each generation with my Mom at her birthday celebrations each year.

And here are some detail shots.....

This is Laura's Sketch-y Friday sketch......

All of the product used in my layout is My Mind's Eye - Collectable. The letters are Thickers.

Thanks for stopping by!