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.

Watch Him Grow - SBC #FBF 129

   Today's Flashback Friday sketch at Scrapbook Challenges is a very simple one that is super easy to change up for any style. 

   Here is my take on it. I scrapped photos of my brother that were taken at different times but he was wearing the same sweater. 

Supplies: cardstock (American Crafts and Bazzill Basics), pattern paper (Crate paper and American Crafts), chipboard (Crate Paper and Pink Paislee), stickers American Crafts), floss (DMC), stitching template (American Crafts), die cuts (American Crafts), electronic die cutter, cartridge and software (Cricut) and Glossy Accents (Ranger).

   HE are a few close-ups. I decided to stitch "grow" in embroidery floss since it was easier to thread the needle than the bakers twine, which I knew was never going to happen with my vision changing. 

   On the white clouds I applied glossy accents to them to create some interest.

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.

There is Always Time for Cake - SBC Liftapalooza

Here is the inspiration piece from Stacia that Scrapbook Challenges  shared for this scraplift challenge.

   Here is my take. I used items all from one collection since I know how Stacia works 

Supplies: cardstock (Die Cuts With a View), pattern paper (American Crafts), die cuts (American Crafts), wood dots (American Crafts), stickers (American Crafts), watercolor crayon (Faber-Castell) and mist (Tattered Angels and Ranger)

   As you can tell I am still loving this True Stories collection by Shimelle Lain. I think it is perfect for birthday pages. I cut one of the quote papers down to strips to make it the title of the page. This allowed it not to compete with the photos since it was broken down. I recolored the pink wording with watercolor. 

   Here is a closer look at the corner cluster. I love that it kind of looks like a banner,

 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.

The Simpler Times - SBC 478

   This sketch reveal for Scrapbook Challenges was another one I created. I have to say I so much prefer drawing sketches by hand that on the computer. I am happy that Brynn- Marie is able to clean the sketches up on the computer because I am sure you would have a very hard time figuring out my handmade sketch.

Here is my take on it.

Supplies: cardstock (Bazzill Basics), pattern paper (Photo Play, Heidi Swapp, Graphic 45 and Basic Grey) stickers (American Crafts and Authentique), wood veneer (Target), embossing folders (Echo Park), inks (Tim Holtz and Close to My Heart), enamel dot (My Mind's Eye), doily (Studio Calico), border punch (EK Success), embossing machine (Sizzix), electronic die cutter, cartridge and software (Cricut), pen (Project Life) and glossy accents (Ranger)

   I am not sure if it is just a lazy thing or I just like the added interest but I always dot my electronic die cut "I"s with an enamel dot. I would like to believe it is the interest but I am pretty sure it is laziness since I don't want to bother gluing down that teeny tiny dot. 

   I am loving these Christmas/ winter theme embossing folders my Mom picked out for me. I am shocked she actually picked them out since I never showed her these. Using the faux letterpress technique sure makes the impression stand out.

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.

Crushing on Andrea - SBC

   Earlier this week we had a Sketch Crew Crush on Andrea. I love her work and while I was going through her blog I noticed she love white backgrounds and machine stitching.

Here is my take on it. 

Supplies: cardstock (Die Cuts With a View), pattern paper (Studio Calico), journaling card (Project Life),  mists (Ranger and Tattered Angels), stickers (Studio Calico and American Crafts), twine (Bella Creationz), stitching template (American Crafts), sewing machine and thread. 

The "He Said" card is where the journaling going to be on. I am going to have my dad write it, which will be about the types of cars he had at that time.

Bride & Groom

   Scrapbook Challenges sketch reveal in #470. I love the simplicity of this design. I know me and simple is like water and oil, they don't just mix. however, some photos command a more simple design to highlight the moment. 

This page might shock some of my friends. I didn't use any doilies and sequins on it. I my might even faint. lol.

Supplies: cardstock (Bazzill Basic and Die Cuts With a View), pattern paper (Studio Calico and American Crafts), transparency (American Crafts), stickers (American Crafts, Studio Calico and Heidi Swapp), journaling card (Project Life), flair (Studio Calico), chipboard (Studio Calico), washi tape (The Paper Studio), manual die (American Crafts), manual die cutter (Spellbinders), markers (Bic and Faber-Castell)and mist (Tattered Angels)

   While going through my stash I came across the heart die cut and thought it was perfect for this page. I just cut out a couple more hearts and the banner to finish the cluster. 

Love Because That is what Awesome is Made of - SBC #465

   Last Monday's reveal for Scrapbook Challenges was based on this sketch. 

   Here is my take on it.I have to be honest but I  was hating how this page was working but I am glad with the end results. I blame it on the fact I had a month break from scrapping when I started it so I was not in the right mood. 

Supplies: cardstock (The Paper Studio and Bazzil), pattern paper (Studio Calico, Crate Paper, and American Crafts), stickers (American Crafts), doily (Doodlebug), die cut (was a Fiskars freebie), journaling card (Project Life), washi tape (Scotch Brand), electronic die cutter and software (Cricut) and diy enamel dots.

   Here are a few close ups. That "Love" circle is actually a die cut I got in a Paper Crafts magazine years ago.

   I am loving that little typewriter.

Documenting the Lunar Eclipse - SBC #FBF

   Scrapbook Challenges Flashback Friday sketch is based on sketch that was used for the 2014 design team call.

   Something about this sketch made me want to use a few of the many photos I took of the blood moon 

Supplies: cardstock (The Paper Studio), pattern paper (American Crafts, Fancy Pants Designs and Studio Calico), punches (We R Memory Keepers and Fiskars), stickers (October Afternoon and American Crafts), stamps (American Crafts, Glitz Design and K & Co.), flair (Basic Grey), marker (Faber-Castell), washi tape (My Mind's Eye), diy enamel dots and electronic die cutter, cartridge and software (Cricut)

   Here is a close-up on the journaling. 

  To create the tab on the on the paper folder, I used the envelope punch board.

Owl Have a Treat! or Trick - sbc #456

   Thanks for dropping by. Today, I am going to share a layout I created for the latest sketch reveal over at Scrapbook Challenges. It also features products from the Canvas Corp Brands family.
  The sketch #456 is a easy sketch to change around to fit the number of photos you are planning to use.

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Supplies: pattern paper (7 Gypsies and Canvas Corp Home Basic), cardstock (Canvas Corp Home Basic), tissue tape (7 Gypsies), doily (Doodlebug Design), twine (Timeless Twine), diecuts (7 Gypsies), mist (Tattered Angels),  stitching template  (American Crafts), embossing folder (Moment) and electronic die cutter, cartridge and software (Cricut).

Here are a few close-ups. 

   I ran the title word through the embossing machine/ I fast way to add interest to a flat iece of cardstock.