Fifteen Minutes

Hope every one had a great Thanksgiving week. We sure did and this was our first one with no turkey. That is right, we skipped the big bird and opted for two organic chickens. The reason is for this is because of this article. So now my family only eats organic chicken. Plus, this year we didn't do can pumpkin. I processed eight organic pie pumpkins last month and froze it. The pie and cheesecake came out great and I think it has a better taste than the can.
Anyways, before Thanksgiving we had a birthday party for my dad on Sunday. I ended up creating a great guy card in just 15 minutes for him.

Supplies: cardstock (The Paper Studio), pattern paper (Studio Calico), color mediums (Tattered Angels), stamp (Deep Red Rubber and Peachy Keen Stamps), ink (Stampabilities), journaling card (Project Life), chipboard (Um Wow Studio and My Mind's Eye) and enamel dot (My Mind's Eye)

I am linking this up to Crafty Steals monthly challenge.
Thanks for stopping by.

Past Scrapbook Challenges Layouts

It has been awhile since I shared my layouts for Scrapbook Challenges.  The pages I am posting today are for three the last three sketch reveals. 

Sketch 419

This page has to be my favorite. I was able to use some old Glitz Design papers that I got in a prize package from Creating Keepsakes about four years ago. 

Supplies: cardstock (The Paper Studio), pattern paper (Authentique, Echo Park and Glitz Design),  journaling card (Project Life), stickers (October Afternoon, Authentique, American Crafts, Me And My Big Ideas, 7 Gypsies and Studio G) twine (Timeless Twine), doilies (Doodlebug Design), gems (Prima), bingo card (Jenni Bowlin Studio), washi tape (7 Gypsies), mist (Tattered Angels), stamps (Karen Foster), ink (Stampabilities), sequins (Studio Calico) sewing machine and black thread. 

Sketch 420

This pages is just simply cute. I created a little file folder to store my journaling and contest ephemera. The photo was taken at Petco costume contest this year. I made his alien costume in two short evenings. 

Supplies: cardstock (The Paper Studio and American Crafts), pattern paper (Glitz Design, Fancy Pants Design and Echo Park), stickers (Authentique, October Afternoon, Studio G and Basic Gray), chipboard (Um Wow Studio), sequins, journaling card (Project Life) and doily (Doodlebug Design) 

Sketch 421

This page was a fast and simple. I am not too crazy overy this page but at least I have these photos scrapped. 

Supplies: cardstock (The Paper Studio), pattern paper (Crate Paper and Cosmo Cricket), washi tape (Scotch Brand), stickers (Studio Calico and American Crafts), mist Studio Calico and Tattered Angels), tine (Timeless Twine), mask (Studio Calico) and wood veneer (Maya Road)

Thanks for stopping by hope you are having a great thanksgiving week. Tomorrow is my big day of cooking. I do more cooking tomorrow than on Thursday. Pie, cheesecake, meat fataya, punch, cranberry salad, cranberry sauce, dip, and maybe a cheese ball. 

WCMD Cards

Okay, since the Paper Crafts and Scrapbook magazine World Card Making Day winners have been announced I thought it was time to share my cards I made for the contest. I made a total of 13 cards.

Four cards in the birthday category.

 Supplies: cardstock (The Paper Studio) pattern paper (Kaiser Craft and Crate Paper), chipboard (Crate Paper), sequins (Studio Calico), stamp (Peacky Keen Stamps), ink (Stampabilities), and tag (Elle's Studio)

 Supplies: pattern paper (Glitz Design and Webster's PAges), diecuts (My Mind's Eye and American Crafts), mist (Heidi Swapp), wood veneer (Studio Calico) enamel dot (My Minds Eye) and gelato (Faber-Castell)

Supplies: (pattern paper (Crate Paper and My Mind's Eye), tag (Chic Tags), transparency (American Crafts), journaling card (Webster's Pages), stamps (Peachy Keen Stamps), ink (Stampabilities), wood veneer (Maya Road), twine (Timeless Twine) and tag (American Crafts)

 

Supplies: cardstock (The Paper Studio), pattern paper (Webster's Pages and Crate Paper) twine (Timeless Twine), wood veneer (Basic Grey) diecut (Basic Grey), sequin (Tree House Studio) washi tape (My Mind's Eye) and enamel dots (My Mind's Eye)

Two cards in the love category. 

 Supplies: pattern paper (My Mind's Eye and Crate Paper), vellum (Webster's Pages), doily (The Paper Studio), stickers (Basic Grey), diecuts (My Mind's Eye), and punch (We R Memory Keepers

Supplies: pattern paper (Crate Paper), journaling card (Project Life), doily (Sunny Side Bakery), embossing folder (American Crafts, chalk ink (Quick Quotes), tags (Chic Tags and Elle's Studio), chipboard (Um Wow Studio), wood veneer (Studio Calico), enamel dots (my Mind's Eye), sequins (Tree House Studio), transparency (American Crafts), blck thread and sewing machine

 Two in the hello category.

Supplies: pattern paper (Fancy Pants Design and Glitz Design) sticker (Carta Bella), journaling card (Project Life), sequin (Tree House Studio), die cut (Jillibean Soup), paperclip (Maya Road) wood veneer (Studio Calico) pen (Project Life) and jute (My Mind's Eye)

Supplies: cardstock (The Paper Studio), pattern paper (Studio Calico and Crate Paper), mist (Studio Calico),enamel dot, (My Mind's Eye), electronic die cutter and cartridge (Provo Craft) 

Three in the Christmas category.

Supplies: cardstock (The Paper Studio) pattern paper (Heidi Swapp and American Crafts), journaling card (Simple Stories), sequins (Tree House Studio), stitching template (American Crafts), pen (Project Life) and twine (Timeless Twine) 

 

Supplies: cardstock (American Crafts), pattern paper (Basic Grey), doiy (The Paper Studio), enamel dots (My Mind's Eye) and chipboard (Echo Park)

Supplies: cardstock (The Paper Studio), pattern paper (American Crafts), washi tape (October Afternoon), journaling card (Heidi Swapp), doily (The Paper Studio), chipboard (Echo Park) 

 Lastly, two card n the thank you category.

 Supplies: cardstock (Hero Arts), gelatos (Faber-Castell), sticker (Doodlebug Design) and water color paper.

 Supplies: pattern paper (Crate Paper and Carta Bella), journaling card (Project Life), washi tape (My Mind's Eye) and Doodlebug Design), transparency (American Crafts), doily (The Paper Studio), chipboard (Um Wow Studio) and sticker (Doodlebug Design) 

I am sad to say it looks like this was my last year entering this contest. I heard that Paper Crafts & Scrapbooking will no longer be putting out magazines after Feb. I have been doing this contest every year since they started.
  Thanks for taking some time and looking at my cards. Even though I didn't win I know these cards are going to a great cause. Operation Write Home.

Having Fun... - Child's Play Challenges

Hot Wheels is the inspiration toy for the second challenge at Child's Play Challenges. When my brother and I were little you hardly ever saw a hot wheel car in our home, the only time you did was if it came in a happy meal. However, this challenge was an easy one for me because we did have pinewood derby car. I love those races at church. My brother got trophies and I got participating ribbons. 

Supplies: cardstock (American Crafts and The Paper Studio), pattern paper (Crate Paper), chipboard (Crate Paper and Um Wow Stdio)), twine (Timeless Twine), journaling card (Project Life) brads (My Mind's Eye and Basic Grey), Stickers (Heidi Swapp, American Crafts and Studio Calico), mist (Tattered Angels), inl (Stampabilities), stamps (Paper Bakery), washi tape (Scotch), pen (Project Life) and diy enamel dots.

I like mixing different fonts for titles. It adds so much more interest . 

 That little orange brad is from a My Min's Eye Halloween collection.

 I love doing hidden journaling. Adding stamps and an arrow just to show that there is hidden journaling. I am one who would forget.

 Here is the journaling. It is not much but I felt with all the different patterns on this layout I couldn't do the journaling on the page without it getting lost.

Thanks for stopping by and be sure to check the full reveal over at CPC. 

Children's Love - Scrapbook Challenges

Sizzlin Summer sketch #09

Supplies: pattern paper (Webster's Pages, Studio Calico and Crate Paper), flower (Inkadinkado), stickers (American Crafts), ribbon (Studio Calico kit item), electronic die cutter and cartridge (Provo Craft), twine Timeless Twine), stitching template (American Crafts), doily (Sunny-side Bakery), kraft bag (Bella Creationz), stamp (Deep Red Rubber), ink (Close to My Heart) and wood veneer (Basic Grey)

Here are some close-ups. 

A Spotted Dog - Child's Play Challenges

The current challenge over at Child's Play Challenges has been revealed and I have to tell you it is a good one. We teamed up with Pixels and Paper for this challenge. 

This week's photo comes is courtesy of Pixels and Paper. Seeing that this is a special event, Child's Play decided to add a recipe challenge to the mix.

Recipe:

gold

animal

something older than 1 year

3 patterned papers

bling

Supplies: cardstock (The Paper Stdio)pattern paper (Echo Park and My Mind's Eye), doily (The Paper Studio), brad (Bo Bunny), chipboard (Scenic Route), stickers (American Crafts, Studio Calico and My Mind's Eye) and pen (Project Life)

   Here is how I was inspired by these challenges. 

Gold: doily
Animal: Dog in the photo
Older than 1 yr: Chipboard frame (That is super old. I got it in a mystery bag from Scenic Route a couple of years before they closed).
3 patterned papers Yup, that is all  used.
Bling: the big brad
The photo inspired me to go with antique looking photos.

   This page is a little fancier than what I normally do for a layout of Buster but I couldn't help it one this page. I blame the gold doily I used. Something about them that make me go a little fancy.