Uplift & Be Happy - SBC SS 12

   Happy Friday everyone. The end of the work week is finally here unless you are like me and being self-employed means work days are any days and weekends turn into them. ;)  

Today's Sizzlin Summer sketch #12 from Scrapbook Challenges is time for the reveal. 

   I ended up scrapping this old photo of my Jido and uncle when they we at a lake back in the 40's.

Supplies: cardstock (Bazzill Basics), pattern paper (American Crafts), doily (Doodlebug Designs), washi tape (Bella Blvd.), stickers (American Crafts and Studio Calico) chipboard (Simple Stories), manual die cutter (Spellbinders), die (Heidi Swapp), punch (We R Memory Keepers), tag (Elle's Studio) and sequin shape (Crate Paper)

   Of course I came across the perfect sticker for "BE" and realized I had to use the 3 as an "E". 

   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.

Fun @ The Lake - SBC SS 02

Today's Scrapbook Challenges #02 Sizzling Summer sketch. 

   Here is my take on it.

Supplies: cardstock (Die Cuts With a View and Bazzill Basics), pattern paper (My Mind's Eye and American Crafts), mist (Ranger), chipboard (BoBunny),border punch (Ek Sucess),  sticker (American Crafts, Studio Calico, Scenic Route and My Mind's Eye) and pen (Project Life).

   To create the title, I used a mixed of stickers but I didn't have the right letters for those block ones so I took a pen and wrote the letters I needed.. 

I can't believe I had the "Loud & Proud" sticker still. It came from a old company called Scenic Route.

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.

Having the Best of Times - SBC Liftapalooza

   Today's lift at Scrapbook Challenges is on Karen.

   Here is my take on it. As you can tell I followed the original page very closely. The misting in the original piece really inspired me.  For the background pattern I used a assortment of watercolor crayons, mists and inks with two different masks. 

Supplies: cardstock (Bazzill Basics), pattern paper (Studio Calico and Fancy Pants Designs), stickers (American Crafts), masks (Hazel & Ruby and Studio Calico), die cuts (Basic Grey and Jillibean Soup), manual die (Studio Calico), die cutter (Spellbinders), watercolor crayon (Faber-Castell), ink (Stampabilities),mist (Tattered Angels), sequins (Studio Calico), border punch (Fiskars), washi tape (The Paper Studio)

   Here are a few close-ups. I didn't have the letter "A" in the thickers so I took an "N" and trimmed a piece off and uses it as my cross section for the "A".

   This quote has been hanging around in my stash for a while now and I thought it was perfect for this page since I didn't have anything to say. 

 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.

Family, Friends & Fun - SBC #452

Scrapbook Challenges sketch #452 reveal.

   Here is my take on today's reveal. 

Supplies: cardstock (The Paper Studio), pattern paper (Cosmo Cricket), stickers (Fancy Pants Designs and American Crafts), die cuts (Studio Calico kit exclusive), chipboard (Bo Bunny), labels (Elle's Studio and Chic Tags), wood veneer (?),  resin ( The Paper Studio)twine (Timeless Twine), embroidery floss (DMC), washi tape (Scotch Brand). mask (Studio Calico), modeling paste (Liquitex), mist (Tattered Angels), embroidery template (American Crafts)  and diy enamel dots)

Here is a close-up look of the title work. I love the mixing of textures and fonts. It adds so much more interest and draws the eye in. 

   The pics on this page were back from the 60's of my mom, her brother and their friends enjoying the summer at the beach in Grand Haven.