- Lasting Memories Layout Challenges DT Reveal

 Good morning friends, it’s time for the latest Lasting Memories Layout Challenges DT Reveal . For January Lori is hosting the challenges which is to use a Sketch with a scrappy twist. For this week, we will use the sketch below that Lori got from Page Maps, and the scrappy twist is to use washi tape or a sticker design line on your layout.  We can't wait to see what you create.

Here is the sketch…

Here is my layout….

Hubby and I enjoying Spanish Coffees on our recent vacation trip to Cuba! I used three different washi tapes on my layout. They are on either side of the centre diagonal piece and the sub-title word MOMENTS is also washi tape.

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HOME GROWN - Lasting Memories Layout Challenges DT Reveal

 Good morning friends, it’s time for the latest Lasting Memories Layout Challenges DT Reveal . For January our challenge is to use a Sketch with a scrappy twist.   For this week we will use the sketch that Lori found on Page Maps, and the scrappy twist is to use hearts on your layout. The heart(s) can be a sticker, stamp, punch, die cut or an embellishment, as long as it is a heart!  We can't wait to see what you create!

Here is the sketch…

And here is my layout…

Lovely pictures of my Daughter and Grandson using Tim Holtz  and 49 and Market papers and embellishments!

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Holiday Baking - Lasting Memories Layout Challenges DT Reveal

 Good morning friends, it’s a blustery weekend here in Ontario and it’s time for the latest Lasting Memories Layout Challenges DT Reveal . For January our challenge is to use a Sketch with a scrappy twist.  For this week we are using the Sketch below from Page Maps and the scrappy twist is to use Tags on your layout.  We can't wait to see what you create!

Here is the sketch…

And here’s my layout….

A fun Christmas baking layout for a very fun day baking with my “Daughter-in-law!

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Joy - Lasting Memories Layout

 Good morning friends, I’m sorry that I am late posting the latest challenge from Lasting Memories Layout Challenges. I was away on vacation and didn’t complete the post!!! So here we go with the latest challenge!

For the month of January we will be doing Sketches with a Scrappy Twist.  For this week's challenge, we will be using this sketch from Page Maps, and the scrappy twist is to use at least 4 different pieces of patterned paper from your stash.  We can't wait to see what you 

Here is the sketch…

And here is my layout…

I created my layout using more than four patterned papers and the sketch!

Be sure to check out the rest of the team’s creations and make sure that you share your creations with us! This is the last challenge for 2023. I would like to wish everyone a very Merry Christmas and the Healthiest of New Years!!!

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Happy New Year! - Lasting Memories Layout Challenges DT Reveal

 Happy New Year friends! It is New Year’s Eve day and we are starting the 2024 challenges for Lasting Memories Layout Challenges early to ring in the New Year!!! Team member Lori is hosting the challenges for the month of January and we will be doing Sketches with a Scrappy Twist.

 For this week, the challenge is to use this sketch from Page Maps, and the scrappy twist is to use a punch on your layout; if you don't have any punches you can always use a die cut. We look forward to seeing what you create!

Here is the sketch…

And here is my layout…

This layout features photos from New Year’s Day celebrations a few years ago! My Mom loved to host a party!!! I used an ampersand and a heart punch and the tag is a diecut using my Big Shot!

Be sure to check out the rest of the team’s creations and make sure that you share your creations with us! This is the last challenge for 2023. I would like to wish everyone a very Merry Christmas and the Healthiest of New Years!!!

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Ho Ho Ho - Lasting Memories Layout Challenges DT Reveal

Good morning friends, it’s time for the latest Lasting Memories Layout Challenges DT Reveal.  For December, we will be revisiting a few of the design team's favourite challenges from 2023! Hopefully you will enjoy them as much the second time around, or maybe you missed them the first time and now you get a chance to play. Either way, have fun! Today’s challenge Stash Busting - Layering (September 17) - Create a layout with lots and lots of layering, and use brads, buttons or bling, or even better all three if you can.

Here is my layout…

        

I used brads and bling on this layout of our local Santa Claus Parade!

Be sure to check out the rest of the team’s creations and make sure that you share your creations with us! This is the last challenge for 2023. I would like to wish everyone a very Merry Christmas and the Healthiest of New Years!!!

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Christmas Joy - Lasting Memories Layout Challenges DT Reveal

  Good morning friends, it’s time for the latest Lasting Memories Layout Challenges DT Reveal.  For December, we will be revisiting a few of the design team's favourite challenges from 2023! Hopefully you will enjoy them as much the second time around, or maybe you missed them the first time and now you get a chance to play. Either way, have fun!

Today’s challenge is from Summer Wordplay "Campers" (June 25) - Summer might entail packing the family up for a vacation in the great outdoors, so please use an item or technique that starts with the first letter of this summer word: CAMPERS.

Here is my layout…

I used the following for the challenge on my layout - Circle, Alpha, Mounted photo, Patterned paper, Ephemera, Rub-ons, Stars. This photo is of me from Christmas 1960 or 1961, I’m not sure which. I especially love the Carnation milk box under the tree! lol

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Snapshot - Lasting Memories Layout Challenges DT Reveal

   Good morning friends, it’s time for the latest Lasting Memories Layout Challenges DT Reveal. For December, we will be revisiting a few of the design team's favourite challenges from 2023! Hopefully you will enjoy them just as much the second time around, or maybe you missed them the first time and now you get a chance to play. Either way, have fun!

Today’s challenge is - Walk in the Park Day (March 26) - use at least one outdoor photo on your layout.

Here is my layout…

Easy to do outdoor layouts with lots of pool pictures to create memories with!

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Leaves - Lasting Memories Layout Challenges DT Reveal

  Good morning friends, it’s time for the latest Lasting Memories Layout Challenges DT Reveal. This month we  have been focusing on things for which we're thankful, a gratitude list with a scrappy twist! Today’s challenge is Thankful for Words - use one of the following journaling techniques on your layout: a list, 50+ words, on a journaling card, digital, or hidden.

Here is my layout…

I choose to use a journal card that I tucked in under the third photo at the top. And here is a closeup of the location of my hidden journal card. I stapled on a piece of ribbon for easy access.

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Adventure Time - Lasting Memories Layout Challenges DT Reveal

  Good morning friends, it’s time for the latest Lasting Memories Layout Challenges DT Reveal. We are continuing with Cheryl hosting the challenges for November with focusing on the things that we are thankful for, a gratitude list with a scrappy twist! 

Today’s challenge is - Thankful for Enamel Dots and Shapes- use at least five on your layout.

Here is my layout…

I used lots of enamel dots on this layout….and of course I am very thankful for this little guy and especially his Mama!

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Fall - Lasting Memories Layout Challenges DT Reveal

 Good morning friends, it’s time for the latest Lasting Memories Layout Challenges DT Reveal. We are continuing with Cheryl hosting the challenges for November with focusing on the things that we are thankful for, a gratitude list with a scrappy twist! 

Today’s challenge is - Thankful for stamps and stickers - use at least two of either stamps or stickers on your layout.

Here is my layout…

I used lots of stickers on this layout from Thanksgiving weekend this year. And of course, I am very thankful for my Grandsons!

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Dream - Lasting Memories Layout Challenges DT Reveal

 Good morning friends, it’s time for the latest Lasting Memories Layout Challenges DT Reveal. We are starting a  new month which means a new set of challenges for you to play along with! Cheryl is hosting the challenges for November with focusing on the things that we are thankful for, a gratitude list with a scrappy twist! 

Today’s challenge is - Thankful for Die Cuts - use at least three die cuts or punched shapes on your layout.

Here is my layout…..

I used lots and lots of die cuts layered up under and around my photo of my daughter and I at one of the photo props at the Paris Night Market! Such a wonderful event!!! Everything I used on my layout is from 49 and Market except for the title ! It is very easy to use die cuts with this product line!!!

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Party Time - Lasting Memories Layout Challenges DT Reveal

 Happy Sunday friends! I hope everyone is having a wonderful weekend! It’s time for the latest Lasting Memories Layout Challenges DT Reveal . We are continuing with the theme of focusing on the years that have just finished or about to start. Today’s challenge is - Celebrate!

Scrapbook about a celebration - Christmas, New Year, Easter or birthday. Journaling required.

Here is my layout…

I choose to create a layout for my Grandson’s 17th birthday!

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

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Best Time Ever - Lasting Memories Layout Challenges DT Reveal

 Happy Sunday friends! I hope everyone is having a wonderful weekend! It’s time for the latest Lasting Memories Layout Challenges DT Reveal . We are continuing with the theme of focusing on the years that have just finished or about to start. Today’s challenge is - New Stash.

Use something that's new in your craft stash: a new dye, punch, paper, etc.

Here is my layout….

I used the 49 and Market Vintage Artistry Everywhere Cluster Kit! I just love these cluster kits. I didn’t have any 49 and Market paper that was the right colours, so I grabbed a couple from my stash that worked perfectly! The old with the new went together perfectly!

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

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You Rock - Lasting Memories Layout Challenges DT Reveal

 Happy Sunday friends! I hope everyone is having a wonderful weekend! It’s time for the latest Lasting Memories Layout Challenges DT Reveal . We are continuing with the theme of focusing on the years that have just finished or about to start. Today’s challenge is - Family Sports or Hobbies

Scrapbook something sporty or a hobby you or your family like to pursue.

Here is my layout….

 I chose to create a layout of my Grandson being sporty! I wish you could see this little sweetie’s face! He is loving riding his little bike and at the same time he is imitating his dog! Trooper has an underbite! So darned cute!!!

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Fall Traditions - Lasting Memories Layout Challenges DT Reveal

 Happy Thanksgiving friends! I hope everyone is having a wonderful long weekend! It’s time for the latest Lasting Memories Layout Challenges DT Reveal . We are continuing with the theme of focusing on the years that have just finished or about to start. Today’s challenge is - Choose a  colour palette that represents a season such as Summer, Spring, Autumn, Winter.

Use bright colours or embellishments. For example, for Spring, use flower colours; for Summer, use bold blue or yellow; for Autumn, pick bright oranges, browns, and reds; and for Winter, try blue and white or traditional red and green for Christmas. Have fun!

Here is my layout…

Every year at our local Fall Fair, I love to take pictures of our Grandsons with the various pumpkins on display. They come in all shapes and sizes, just like the boys! I used a very old collection from Basic Grey to create my layout.

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NEW RIDE - Lasting Memories Layout Challenges DT Reveal

 Happy Sunday friends! Can you believe that it is October already? Where did the summer go. Well it’s time for the latest Lasting Memories Layout Challenges DT Reveal . New month means new theme of challenges. The focus for  this month is on the years that have just finished or about to start -Something New! Today’s challenge is to Scrapbook about something new: new school. new job , new car, new born child, etc. Add one or more journal spots.

Here is my layout…

I choose to create a layout featuring my Son’s new car!

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SWEET! - Lasting Memories Layout Challenges DT Reveal

  Welcome back to another Lasting Memories Layout Challenges DT Reveal for the month of September. I am hosting the challenges this month and I am challenging everyone to bust out some of the stash we all have been hoarding by using the following products or techniques. Today’s challenge is to create a layout with a one word title starting with F, M or S and use at least three different patterned papers.

Here is my layout…

I choose the word SWEET!  for my one word title! It was easy to choose the word Sweet with Papa and Grandson! I secretly took these photos from my scrapping room while these two spent time together watching cartoons!

I used Pinkfresh Studio Some Days paper on an AC Cardstock background. I used a Stamperia stencil with Tim Holtz Iced Spruce Distress Ink to add some detail to my background. Embellishments from Pinkfresh Studios, 49 and Market and Simple Stories. I even got out my ancient Epiphany Crafts , self adhesive buttons and made matching buttons and a heart! It’s been a long time since anything has been “Epiphanied”! The sequences are from my stash.

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OH WHAT A DAY - Lasting Memories Layout Challenges DT Reveal

 Welcome back to another Lasting Memories Layout Challenges DT Reveal for the month of September. I am hosting the challenges this month and I am challenging everyone to bust out some of the stash we all have been hoarding by using the following products or techniques. Create a layout with lots and lots of layering and use brads, buttons or bling or even better all three if you can.

Here is my layout…

I used all three on my layout - brads, button and some really old bling from Basic Grey called Bling it On which is a combo pack of rub-ons and rhinestone bling. I think the rub-ons mimicked the dandelion that my grandson is holding! Perfect for the challenge! I layered up lots of old Jillibean Soup papers. On my background I also added some stencilling with texture paste. The chipboard pieces are from MME and Heidi Swapp.

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Birthday Party - Lasting Memories Layout Challenges DT Reveal

 Welcome back to another Lasting Memories Layout Challenges DT Reveal for the month of September. I am hosting the challenges this month and I am challenging everyone to bust out some of the stash we all have been hoarding by using the following products or techniques. Today is my birthday, so let's do a birthday themed challenge. Create a layout with tags and numbers on it and use at least three different patterned papers. Make it a birthday layout if you like!

Here is my layout…

I created a layout for my 43rd birthday which was many moons ago…Lol! I used up some old Bella Blvd cardstock and chipboard, as well as a couple of Martha Stewart paper borders which has the year 2009 on it!!! For the other challenge items, I made a couple of tags at the top of my layout and added the number 43 and the year 2002 for the number portion of the challenge! I fussy cut the giraffe and presents and popped them up with foam tape. The hearts and bow at the top are Custom Leatherette Stickers from Citrus Twist Kits.

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Captured in Time - Lasting Memories Layout Challenges DT Reveal

 Welcome to September friends, it’s hard to believe summer is coming to an end here in Canada! It’s time for the latest Lasting Memories Layout Challenges DT Reveal! I am hosting the challenges for September and the theme is “Stash Busting” - lets get using up our stash! Today’s challenge is to create a layout using a weaving technique!

Here is my layout…

When I hear paper weaving it always makes me think “Heritage”! It is also a great way to use up scraps!

I created a layout of my Maternal Grandmother’s younger brother. My Grandma and her brother were British Home Children sent to Canada at a young age from their homeland of Scotland. Her brother was only 7 years old at intact and was sent to Canada at the age of 8 to work on farms. It was a very sad life for a lot of these children. My Grandma and her brother saw each other a few times as children and then there was no word of where John ended up. This story makes me very sad. I’d love to hear from anyone who has a similar background!

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Wonderful - Lasting Memories Layout Challenges DT Reveal

 Happy Sunday friends, welcome to the August challenges at Lasting Memories Layout Challenges! Team Member Lori will be bringing you this month's Challenge theme which will be a new Sketch for each week's challenge.  Lori says that she always feels stumped by sketches but once she is finished with the page, she loves the way it looks! Personally, I  love a good sketch! We can't wait to see what everyone creates!

Here is today’s sketch…

Here is my take on the sketch….

I used three six by six papers, trimmed them to 5.5 inches for my layout. These are pictures of my Sister and I heading off to our first retreat since COVID! We were so excited to go!

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Eat Cake - Lasting Memories Layout Challenges DT Reveal

 Happy Sunday friends, welcome to the August challenges at Lasting Memories Layout Challenges! Team Member Lori will be bringing you this month's Challenge theme which will be a new Sketch for each week's challenge.  Lori says that she always feels stumped by sketches but once she is finished with the page, she loves the way it looks! Personally, I  love a good sketch! We can't wait to see what everyone creates!

Here is today’s sketch…

And here is my layout that I created for the sketch…

 I used an assortment of scrap birthday papers to create my layout! The sketch was perfect for using up bits and pieces!

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

                                                     Thanks for stopping by! Stay crafty!

 

At The Beach - Lasting Memories Layout Challenges DT Reveal

 Happy Sunday friends, welcome to the August challenges at Lasting Memories Layout Challenges! Team Member Lori will be bringing you this month's Challenge theme which will be a new Sketch for each week's challenge.  Lori says that she always feels stumped by sketches but once she is finished with the page, she loves the way it looks! Personally, I  love a good sketch! We can't wait to see what everyone creates!

Here is today’s sketch…

                                                            And here is my layout….

These photos are from our vacation and this little guy’s first time at the Beach! He loved the giant sandbox and said “Hi” to everyone there! Adorable!!!

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                                                     Thanks for stopping by! Stay crafty!

In The Sunshine - Lasting Memories Layout Challenges DT Reveal

  Happy Sunday friends, welcome to the August challenges at Lasting Memories Layout Challenges! Team Member Lori will be bringing you this month's Challenge theme which will be a new Sketch for each week's challenge.  Lori says that she always feels stumped by sketches but once she is finished with the page, she loves the way it looks! Personally, I  love a good sketch! We can't wait to see what everyone creates!

Here is today’s sketch…

And here is my layout…

I flipped the sketch to suit my photos. Lovely photos of my daughter and her son at the Waterford ponds.

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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