His Plush Buddies

 

Happy Monday ya'll!

 

I worked on more pages this weekend for Tristan's scrapbook. This one features the little guy with his "plush buddies". He loves his stuffed animals.

 

He was not real happy in this photo though. It was his first photo shoot and he was not in a good mood. He kept flinching every time he heard the camera click. Poor thing! He pays close attention to sounds and movement. I hope he gets used to having his picture taken. I'm trying to get more pages done! (smile)

 

 

I layered loads of Basic Grey paper and embellies on this one. And check out that "Big Guy" brad. It's from GCD Studios.

I used Delightful Inspiration's fun sketch. I saw it on Julie and Debbie's blog and just had to play along. Single photo sketches are my fave.

 

 

I hope you have a happy week!



Enjoy Your New Dress

 

  

I've got a fun page for Rebekah's scrapbook today. She's my oldest and just celebrated her 22nd birthday! I posted this photo on my Instagram, but hadn't added it to a page yet. I was waiting to find just the right paper and embellies first.

 

 

I used Paper Bakery 's sketch #11. This is one of Juliana's fun sketches. I really love the circle elements.

 

 

  

 

Forever 21 is Rebekah's fave store. The photo is of her modeling her new dress. I even typed out some journaling on this one.

 

 

The fun background paper is from Basic Grey. The rest of the products are from Heidi Swapp. I even cut one of the Vintage Chic Memory Files in half and added it to the page.

 

The large bloom is from Martha Stewart Crafts. 

 

  I am also playing along in the Red Carpet Studio - Anything Else challenge.

 

And The Shabby Tea Room #182. I was inspired by their photo!

 

 

I hope you all enjoy your Labor Day weekend!

 

 

Supplies

Paper: Basic Grey - Hey You

Memory Files, Chipboard, Stickers: Heidi Swapp

Flower: Martha Stewart Crafts
Gold bird: Thurston Post on Etsy

Circle Dies: Lifestyle Crafts

Jewels: Recollections

Say Hello to the Selfie

I was looking through family scrapbook albums and only found a couple of photos of myself in there. What???????

I am a part of the family? I think I deserve a page, or two, or three...right? (smile)

To solve this problem, I've started taking "selfies" of myself at least once of month. I hate taking photos. I'm usually the one behind the camera getting shots of everyone else. I think I can handle this as long as I create fun pages with the pictures.

 
I used a variety of fun products. The background paper and photo frame is from Basic Grey. I also used a lot of chipboard from My Mind's Eye.

I even typed up a bit of journaling. I'm trying to add more of it to my pages.

I did a lot of layering too. I think it makes the photo stand out more on the page. 

Glitter thickers were a must on this page too. It makes the title pop off the page.

I'm entering this one into the Frosted Designs chipboard challenge and the Let's Get Sketchy week 3 challenge.

Supplies: Patterned Paper: Basic Grey - Serenade  and Echo Park: Note To Self; Chipboard: My Mind's Eye: Cambridge Court and My Mind's Eye: Boy Crazy; Circle Element: Elle's Studio: Day to Day Tidbits; Glitter Thickers: American Crafts; Font: Champagne & Limousines

The Storyteller in the Family

I truly believe that everyone has a special role in their family. My mom loves to share her love of cooking with us. My dad is the "entertainer" and always makes us smile. And so on and so on...

I believe that my role is the storyteller.

They look to me to take photos and document our special times together. Since no one in my family makes layouts, I've decided to start making more pages and scrapbooks for them.

First up is a page for my cute little nephew. He recently had his first photo shoot. I used the Paper Bakery sketch for this one.

Instead of using three photos, I used one as my focal point. To follow along with the sketch I used photo frames and "dressed them up" to add interest.

Here are some close up details. I used Basic Grey's "Hey You", "Hey Girl", and "Capture" goodies on this one.

I also loaded the page with plenty of chipboard, die cuts, and some crochet thread too.

I tore the paper to make it look a bit jagged and worn around Tristan's photo. I think it adds a bit of texture and makes the photo pop.

There's a stitched element to the page too. I used Basic Grey's garland and made my own handmade buttons using Epiphany Crafts 14 Round Tool.

I'm entering this one in the following challenges:

 

Paper Bakery - Sketch #9

 

Paper Issues - Chipboard

 

Red Carpet Studio - Lilo & Stitch (stitching)

 

It's a Cookie Party with SRM Stickers

Woo Hoo! It's my first official design team project for SRM Stickers!

Parties and sweet treats are much more fun when you add SRM stickers to the mix. I've got a fun tutorial for you today that combines stickers, SRM kraft bags, and die cuts. It's quick and easy too!

Let's get this cookie party started...

 

 

 Just use your creativity & imagination when decorating the kraft bags.

I even made some extras to use as table decor for the Cookie Party.

 

Here's a quick look at the kraft bags in action.

They are a BIG HIT at parties!

 

 

 

SRM PRODUCTS:

Say It With Stickers - Bon Appetit - #39051

FreeStyle - Cookin' - #50010

Live Life - What's Cookin'? - #49007

Quick Cards - Treats (Halloween) - #52023

 

OTHER SUPPLIES:

Paper: Basic Grey - Hey Boy

Lifestyle Crafts Dies

It's All About The Sentiment

 I'm all for fast and stress free crafting. That's why I love to use sentiments that can be used for "Double Duty".

Let's examine the sentiment that I've used today and I can show you what I'm talking about.

The "what a wonderful day" sentiment can be used for many occasions.

I've made two cards to ...

 

1. Congratulate my friend on her job promotion

 

And...

 

2. To Celebrate my co-workers birthday

 

 

 As you can see...it's really all about the sentiment.

 

I'm playing along in two fun challenges:

 

 

Cas-Ual Fridays

 

 

 

 And Seize the Birthday!

 

 

 

See ya back here tomorrow for the Paper Made Bakery Blog Hop!

 

 

Card Supplies:

Paper: Basic Grey - Hey Boy

Tag: American Crafts

Butterfly & Heart: Heidi Grace Desings

Sentiment Sticker: My Mind's Eye

Sequins: From stash