Little Mister - SBC SS 15

   While, I got most of yesterday's things done but there are a couple of things left, like paint those terracotta pots. However, that might be put off still since I don't really want to paint them in the garage if it is rainy. 

   Today,s Scrapbook Challenge Sizzlin Summer sketch #15 reveal. 

   I kept is so simple on this baby page of my uncle. 

Supplies: cardstock (Bazzill Basics and American Crafts), pattern paper (DCWV), sequins (SpiegleMom Scraps), cork shapes (SpiegleMom Scraps), embroidery floss (DCM), stitching template (American Crafts), stickers (American Crafts)

   I love the hand stitching on this page. It is fitting for a baby layout, 

   If you want some of these sequins and cork shapes I used on this page head over to SpiegelMom Scraps shop. Don't forget to use coupon code mandi15 for a 15% off discount.

   Don't forget to link up your creations on the Mr. Linky at Scrapbook Challenges to have a chance at winning this month's prize.

Walking the Pier - SBC #FBF151

   Welcome to another month of challenges with Scrapbook Challenges. This month there will be a flashback Friday sketch every other week and a challenge on Wednesday on the week there is no #fbf sketch.

   This week's sketch is based on a super old sketch #151 

   Here is my take on it. 

 Supplies: cardstock (The Paper Studio and American Crafts), pattern paper (Die Cuts With a View and Crate Paper), chipboard stickers (Pink Paislee and Studio Calico), stickers (Studio Calico), electronic die cutter and cartridge (Cricut) , mist (Tattered Angels and Ranger( and pen (project Life)

   As you can see I kept this page on the simpler side.

 Don't forget to link up your creations on the Mr. Linky at Scrapbook Challenges to have a chance at winning this month's prize.

Classic Move - SBC #476

   Today is Scrapbook Challenges sketch #476.

   Here is my take on it.

Supplies (cardstock (Die Cuts With a View and Bazzill Basics), pattern paper ( Crate Paper, Fancy Pants Designs and American crafts), flair (Basic Grey), enamel dots (My Mind's Eye), chipboard (Maya Road), watercolor pencils (Faber-Castell), wood veneer (American Crafts), squirrel icon (Studio Calico), stickers (American crafts and Studio Calico), mist (Tattered Angels) and pen (Project Life)

   This little squirrel was another item I got from Studio Calico and was like what is the world was I going to do with this. I thought this was a cute and fun element to add to this page. I like that I added the camera to it. 

   Enamel dots makes great dots for bullet point journaling.

 Don't forget to link up your creations on the Mr. Linky at Scrapbook Challenges to have a chance at winning this month's prize.

Destination Adventure - SBC 475

It is Monday and that means it is time for another sketch reveal over at Scrapbook Challenges. This week's sketch #475 is super simple but is still great. 

This was the fastest 12 x 12 page I ever created. I am head-over-heels in love with this page.

Supplies: cardstock (Bazzill Basics), pattern paper (Crate Paper and Die Cuts With a View), journaling card (Project Life), washi tape (The Paper Studio), chipboard (Pink Paislee and Studio Calico), stickers (October Afternoon, Simple Stories and Studio Calico), doily (Studio Calico) and mist (Heidi Swapp),

   In December, I got a pack of the Atlas chipboard in a grab bag during the black Friday sale at Studio Calico. I was about to put them in the sell/giveaway pile because I don't have any travel plans of scrapping but I am glad I kept them because they were perfect for this page of my Uncle and cousin. 

 Don't forget to link up your creations on the Mr. Linky at Scrapbook Challenges to have a chance at winning this month's prize.

Crazy Fam - SBC #473

   I am happy to share with you today's Scrapbook Challenges sketch #473, this sketch is one I created. 

Here is my take on it.

Supplies: cardstock (The Paper Studio), pattern paper (Fancy Pants Designs, Die Cuts With a View, and Studio Calico), journaling card (Project Life), diecuts (Basic Grey), flair (Studio G), doily (doodlebug Designs), washi tape (Scotch Brand), border punch (EK Success), ink (Ranger) stickers (Studio Calico), die (Spellbinders), color pencils (Faber-Castell) and manual die cutter (Spellbinders).

Here are a few close-ups. I just recently received some watercolor pencils and I have to say I am in love with them. I used them one the arrow diecut. 

Bad Timing - SBC #464

   This is Scrapbook Challenges last new sketch reveal for 2015. This sketch is #464 

   For this sketch really inspired mw to scrap the last of the fourth of July photos from this year. 

Supplies: cardstock (The Paper Studio), pattern paper (Die Cuts With a View and American Crafts), tag (Freckled Fawn), stamp (EK Success), ink (Momenta), wood veneer (Freckled Fawn), sequins (Fancy Pants Designs), stickers (American Crafts),

Here is a close-up. I love the tag and wood star that Kelly sent to me last month. 

   I called this layout bad timing since I was always missing the perfect firework shots.

November Pattern Challenge

   This month's pattern challenge over at Scrapbook Challenges is all about the elegant damask. I loved this pattern at one time so much that I used it almost on everything. Once I depleted my stash of it I ended up mixing in more patterns in my design muscles.

   When the team was assigned this challenge I knew I wanted to do it because I still love the pattern but to my surprise I found out I had to really scrap the bottom of the paper pile just to find some scraps for mini paper pads. After this page my stash has gotten even smaller, I now just have a 2"x5" scrap left of a damask print.

Supplies: cardstock (Die Cuts With a View and The Paper Studio) pattern paper (Glitz Designs, My Mind's Eye, and Simple Stories), doily (Doodlebug Designs), washi tape (My Mind's Eye), file folder (My Mind's Eye), journaling card (My Mind's Eye).

   This page is not fully complete. I don't have the journaling done because I still have to ask my mom who is the guy in the photo, I am pretty sure it is my great grandpa Frank but am not sure. 

A September Story - SBC #FBF

   Congrats you made it through another work week and just a few days away before we all celebrate Thanksgiving, while if you are in the United States. 

  Today is another reveal day for an updated version of a sketch #225 on Scrapbook Challenges. 

   Here is my take on it. This was a perfect sketch to use to document my parents wedding anniversary they recently celebrated. 

Supplies: cardstock (Die Cuts With a View), pattern paper (My Mind's Eye, Cosmo Cricket and Inkado), twine (Timeless twine by Bella Creatioz), tags (Elle's Studio and Chic Tags), stickers ( My Little Shoebox), wood veener (Studio Calico), doily (Doodlebug Design), stitching template (American Crafts), gwms (Queen & Co.), Journaling card (Project Life and ?), mist (Heidi Swapp), stamps EK Success), pen (Project Life), and ink (Momenta)

   The title are card was given to me by a friend a few years ago. Thanks Heather M. I stitched the 35 with a pink and green twine since the 35th weeding anniversary colors are coral and jade. I just ended up writing "anniversary on the card since I knew stamping would have been hard to squeeze in such a small area. 

   For the journaling I did it hidden since the day of the celebration I wrote it on a project life card. One important tip to do before you do any stitching be sure to remove the hidden card. I might have stitched the card into the layout when I did those arrows. I had to take the stitching out, remove the card and restitched it. Since the holes in the card were not that noticeable I left as is.

Which Bone? - SBC #458

   It is Monday, and that means it is time to do my layout reveal for the latest sketch from Scrapbook Challenges.
Sketch #458

   I scaled this sketch done to work on an 8x8 page. 

Supplies: cardstock (American Crafts, The Paper Studio and Die Cuts With a View), pattern paper (Die Cuts With a View and Crate Paper),  stickers (American Crafts, Elle's Studio, October Afternoon and Jillibean Soup), tag (Elle's Studio), washi tape (My Mind's Eye), doily (Doodlebug), sequins (Fancy Pants Designs), sewing machine and thread

   Since the photos on this page were taken on Independence Day I decided to keep the color scheme on this page red, white and blue even though the story has nothing to do with the holiday. 

Here is a little tip on those cute little label stickers from Jillibean Soup. Make sure your journaling is written on them before adhering to the page. I made the mistake of adding not enough labels to the page and I had to move them around to get the extra tag in the right spot. This error cause me to ruin some of the labels as I removed from the page and it also ripped some of the pattern paper. So user beware: the adhesive on those labels are sticky. 

Anniversary House

   Tomorrow, is my parents 35th wedding anniversary. Every year, I go the handmade gift route for my parents. I love that with just a little money and some of my time I can give them a piece of one of a kind artwork. I originally was going to give them a stepping stone since they love the ones in the garden and have hinted a couple of times that they needed a few more. However, one evening I was walking in Hobby Lobby I saw this paper mache house the was begging me to take it home. I thought this would be perfect as a gift since my parents love those flameless candles to light up their bathroom during the night.

Supplies: fabric (DCWV), acrylic paint, stain (Tim Holtz), paint (Tattered Angels), gelato (Faber-Castell), dew drops (The Robin's Nest), modeling paste (Liquitex), stamps (EK Success and Technique Tuesday), ink (Close To My Heart), mask (The Crafter's Workshop), resin embellishments (The Paper Studio) and paper mache house.

   Here are a few closeups. I love those resign scrapbooking embellishments from Hobby Lobby. It was the perfect touch for above the doorway. The stamp set I used on here has to be 10 years old. It was something I won and that I rarely used. 

   I wanted to add some texture to the adhesive fabric I used to cover the house so I added some modeling paste on different areas with my favorite brick mask.  Then, I just went back with a rag that had some distress stain and rubbed it on the areas.

 
   Just so they remember when that got it I placed a big label on the inside of the roof top.

   The grass area was the hardest part. I didn't have the right color of paint or mist. Plus, I didn't want to have the flatness of paint. I decided to color some modeling paste with gelato and frosted the  edge and placed the diamond dew drops in the paste while it was wet. This ensured I didn't have to glue down every one of those little pieces by hand.

   Be sure to stop by tomorrow to see my latest recipe share. 

Sitting Ducks - SBC #447

   Today over at Scrapbook Challenges is another great Monday Sketch reveal. The sketch #447

Supplies: cardstock (The Paper Studio), pattern paper (Die Cuts With a View and Crate Paper), buttons (Crate Paper), wood veneer (Studio Calico), embroidery floss (DMC), doily (The Paper Studio and SRM Stickers), resin embellishments (The Paper Studio), stickers (American Crafts and My Mind's Eye), ink (Quick Quotes), tag (Elle's Studio) and journal spot (Basic Grey).

Here are some close up of the details. That journaling spot came from a scrapbooking kit that I won years ago. I use to use it as a template to create that on other papers, that is why if you look closly you will see pen marking along the edges. 

   I didn't have any pattern papers that had ducks on it so I use the next best thing. I figured any bird would do in it place, the only criteria I had for it was that it had to be some king of wild bird.