Lasting Memories Challenge Snowflakes

Here we are only 5 days left till Christmas.  The weather has finally cooled down in California a little bitt so I was able to get some cute pics of my granddaughters Brittany and Katie bundling up to go outside.  Kids always love their hats, scarves and mittens but we don't get to wear them a lot in Southern California.

This is the challenge for the month of December at Lasting Memories and here it is.
Make Cut Out Snowflake Day is  here and now. Here's a day to show your crafty skills, as you make paper snowflakes. Making cut out snowflakes is a great project for kids. However, you don't have to be a kid, to have fun making paper snowflakes. It's a skill that is practiced by many people.
They say no two snowflakes are alike. It shouldn't come as a surprise, that there are seemingly countless different snowflake designs. Templates abound, from fast and easy patterns, to intricate time consuming designs to challenge the most practiced "snowflaker". So, if you like snow...bring it on! Bring out the paper and scissors, and cut out some paper snowflakes on this very special  Make Cut Out Snowflake Day.  Day held- December 27th 
"Make a Cut-Out Snowflake" -
Scrap about Snow, Snowflakes, Winter etc..

Or Switch: Holiday Winter Wonderland

The snowflakes I cut with my Silhouette.  I love the ones that are turned like this so they look more like they are falling.  The quote if kisses were snowflakes is also from Silhouette is a print and cut.  

So please check out what the other designers have created with this challenge and join in if you can.  We would love to see your creations at Lasting Memories.  

Merry Christmas 

Being thankful with Bingo twist at Lasting Memories

It's time for another fun challenge at Lasting Memories.  This month the theme is about being thankful and for this week we have a Bingo board for you to use.  

Here is my layout using last years Doodlebug.  

I used 2 alphas, 3 patterned papers, stickers, and one photo.  

The pic is of my grandkids in a wheelbarrow at the pumpkin patch.  

Check out what the other designers created for you at Lasting Memories and join is the Scrapbook Bingo fun.  Happy Craftin.  

Lasting Memories Challenge -Partners in Crime

Here is my layout for the March  Friendship Partners in Crime this week at Lasting Memories. This doesn't have to be people!  It could be animal friends, pets/owners.. 

be creative and have some fun with this.  

For my layout I had tons of pictures of my two grandkids that I watch daily Monday through Friday.  Since I spend so much time with them I am always catching them into making messes or being silly. The title definitely fits Trouble x 2.  

The first couple pics are them making messes.   On the right they are using Mr. Potato head teeth to make big smiley faces so I added a conversation bubble saying Our disguises.   

The car at the mall is  their getaway car.  

The title is from Silhouette and I used a Chevron punch.  

Remember you have till the end of the month  to link your layouts and there will be a new challenge each Sunday this month with the friendship theme.  For more inspiration check out the Lasting Memories blog.

Egg on our faces- Lasting Memories food challenge

This week at Lasting Memories the challenge is a sketch challenge and it must go with this months theme which is food.  I decided to create a layout using the sketch and then the second page to go with it using pictures of my granddaughter Kenzie and grandson Micah.  They love to eat egg salad sandwiches at a deli near us.  They are so huge the kids and I can share a sandwich.  There is so much egg that they get it all over their faces hence the food moustaches.  The paper I used was from Adorn It Crazy for Daisies.  I love the bright colors and graphics.

Here is the sketch for the challenge this week.  

Here is the second page to go with it.   

So here is the info about Lasting Memories5.  Check it out and join us.  

Welcome to "Lasting Memories" which is all about LAYOUTS!! Yes, JUST layouts! There are no cards allowed here. Find us on all the social media networks and follow us so you don't miss a thing. We have weekly themed challenges, but you have the whole month to get in on the fun! Our challenges begin each Sunday at 8am EST and all 4 challenges will end on the date listed on the sidebar at 6pm EST. At month's end, we will have a prize pack for one lucky person and choose a GDT to join us for a month! Enter all 4 challenges for 4 chances to win! One entry per challenge please! No back-linking is appreciated, for we would love to know that we "Challenged" you. We look forward to challenging you and helping you get your pages completed!

"Sweet" Big Sister layout for Lasting Memories Challenge

Today at Lasting Memories the challenge is "Sweet As Can Be" 

and the February theme "Food for Thought."

For my layout I used an owl holding a cupcake  and several titles from Silhouette America.  The first was Big Sister and then I added the word sweet.  

The paper is from my stash from several years ago.  I added a doily under the owl.  I wanted to add a couple matching hearts so cut out two from underneath where the photo mats are so that I could utilize the 1/2 sheet of paper.  The sweet sweet banner was from some embellishments I had in my stash.  

The pictures are of my granddaughter Kenzie sharing her cupcake with her little brother after swimming lessons.  I thought that was definitely as "sweet" as can be.  

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"Lasting Memories" which is all about LAYOUTS!! Yes, JUST layouts! There are no cards allowed here. Find us on all the social media networks and follow us so you don't miss a thing. We have weekly themed challenges, but you have the whole month to get in on the fun! Our challenges begin each Sunday at 8am EST and all 4 challenges will end on the date listed on the sidebar at 6pm EST. At month's end, we will have a prize pack for one lucky person and choose a GDT to join us for a month! Enter all 4 challenges for 4 chances to win! One entry per challenge please! No back-linking is appreciated, for we would love to know that we "Challenged" you. We look forward to challenging you and helping you get your pages completed!

Lasting Memories challenge Anything Goes with "Life's Moments"

Our challenge theme at Lasting Memories this entire month is "Life's Moments".  For this the final week it is "Anything Goes" with the Life Moments Theme.  

For my layout I used Graphic 45 Twas the Night before Christmas paper.  

I love Graphic 45 paper and always have to buy some to use and then I hoard some too.  

Ii inked all the edges with Quick Quotes Powder Puff Ink.  

The twine for the banner and to tie the tag was from Hobby Lobby.  

The doilies I got after Christmas from Michael's Recollection.  

The brads, pinecone, pointsettias, leaves, heart clip and Santa key 

embellishments were from my stash.  

I fussy cut the frame edge and the large Santa circle.  

The holly and clock and stamps are also fussy cut.  

The pictures are of grandkids Kenzie and Micah at the local nursery with Grammy and Papa.  

They always have the most amazing decorations at Christmas and when I saw this gorgeous Santa and sleigh with a deer I had to get pictures.  

Of course being typical Californians he is wearing long sleeves and pants and she is in a Summer dress but that is how we roll here.  

Here is a close up of the banners and flowers.  

Hope this inspires you to join us for the challenges this month.  

We are all about LAYOUTS!! Yes, JUST layouts! There are no cards allowed here. Find us on all the social media networks and follow us so you don't miss a thing. We have weekly themed challenges, but you have the whole month to get in on the fun! Our challenges begin each Sunday at 8am EST and all 4 challenges will end on the date listed on the sidebar at 6pm EST. At month's end, we will have a prize pack for one lucky person and choose a GDT to join us for a month! Enter all 4 challenges for 4 chances to win! One entry per challenge please! No back-linking is appreciated, for we would love to know that we "Challenged" you. We look forward to challenging you and helping you get your pages completed!

Lasting Memories challenge "Life's Lesson"

Our challenge theme at Lasting Memories this entire month is "Life's Moments".  For this week the theme is "Life's Lesson".  Of course I immediately thought of all the little and big lessons my grandkids learn each and every day.  It is such a blessing to be able to care for two of them daily and take part in this growning and learning process.  

When I was looking through my files I loved these pictures of my 4 year old granddaughter Kenzie working on a puzzle.  She has graduated to puzzles with more pieces and was really working hard on this one.  I just love that 'proud" look on her face as she shows off the completed puzzle.  Lesson learned to stick to it even when it is hard.  

The title It always seems Impossible is from the Silhouette Store #43068.  

The puzzle pieces are also from there #3282.  

The flowers and paper are from my stash.  

This is the companion page of Kenzie and her brother putting together Tinker Toys.  

In the first picture she is "reading"  the directions and then creating.  

On the bottom two pictures Micah looks like he is saying piece of cake with his arm shrug and the last one he is checking out the large tin.  

The You and Me #9389 and the arrow #5896 are also from the Silhouette store.  

I hope you enjoyed my layouts and will check out the other

 design layouts at Lasting Memories this week.  

 We are all about LAYOUTS!! Yes, JUST layouts! There are no cards allowed here. Find us on all the social media networks and follow us so you don't miss a thing. We have weekly themed challenges, but you have the whole month to get in on the fun! Our challenges begin each Sunday at 8am EST and all 4 challenges will end on the date listed on the sidebar at 6pm EST. At month's end, we will have a prize pack for one lucky person and choose a GDT to join us for a month! Enter all 4 challenges for 4 chances to win! One entry per challenge please! No back-linking is appreciated, for we would love to know that we "Challenged" you. We look forward to challenging you and helping you get your pages completed!

Lasting Memories 224 Cookies for Santa

Our challenge theme at Lasting Memories this entire month is "Life's Moments".  For this week the theme is "Captured Moments".  

For my layout I chose these photos of grandkids making "Cookies for Santa."  

There is nothing better than captured moments of sweet little ones.  

Last year we got these cute little Elf on a Shelf apron and 

chef hat outfits after Christmas on clearance. 

 They looked so cute wearing them and were so excited.  

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The first page is my granddaughters Katie and Brittany 

and the second page is granddaughter Kenzie and grandson Micah.  

The cookies for Santa title came from Silhouette America #71332 and is pop dotted.  

The Christmas cookies are also from SA #70507 and 70506.  

I inked the edges and pop dotted some of them to make them stand out.  

I added some peppermint candy embellishments and 

Christmas tree paper clips I had in my stash.  

For this page I also used a chipboard frame.  The plate Kenzie and Micah are holding I created with 

with a red charger from Michaels, white vinyl, and another file from Silhouette America.  In the 

framed picture you can see their little milk jar that goes with it.  

I hope you will get your crafty on and join us this week for the "Captured Moments" challenge.  Remember you still have time to do the first challenge "Simple Pleasures".  

Check out both challenges at Lasting Memories.  

Thank you for joining us this week and stay tuned for the next challenge to start next Sunday.  But remember... you have ALL month to link up to each weekly challenge.

I am joining the DT for the First 2015 Challenge for Lasting Memories

Hello and welcome to our very first challenge for 2015 at Lasting Memories! We're celebrating the new year and new Design Team with a blog hop. Super fun right?! If you're just starting the hop, be sure to start at Lasting Memories so you don't miss anyone -
if you're last stop was Andrea then you're on the right track!
I am so excited to be returning to the Lasting Memories Design Team.  I have been so busy the last couple years with grandkids and with the scrapbook store where I teach and design.  I love the concept of Lasting Memories as my first love in scrapping is layouts so on with the first challenge.  

Our challenge theme this entire month is "Life's Moments" and our first challenge is "Life's Simple Pleasures" .. we want to know what one of your simple pleasure's in life is. Chocolate? Coffee? Adorable children, pets or grandchildren?? SO many things to consider
and we're excited to see what you create!
What's my Simple Pleasure??? Here, let me show you!

My simple pleasure for today is two of my four grandchildren Katie and Brittany.  There is nothing better than spending time with grandkids.  They make my heart so full and I love scrapbooking these lovely memories.  This shot was taken while picking blueberries this past Summer.    I think they ate more than they put in the bucket but a grand time was had by all.
Today is actually Katie's (on the right)  5th birthday.  So hard to believe she is already 5 and such a sweet girl.  She is hugging her sister Brittany who is just as sweet and is now 3.

The paper I used for the layout was Kaisercraft Happy Snap Collection.
 I love the graphics on this paper.
The Happy Little Moment title is from the Silhouette Design Store #43189 and the stripe pattern arrow is number #42421.

This is the second side of the double page layout using the same Kaisercraft paper.  

Closeups of my two sweet girls and mom and the blueberry patch.  

Your next stop is Lyne and when you're all done visiting the new Design Team, we really hope you'll have time to join the fun! All our challenges run for the entire month, so you have time to play! Thanks for stopping by today!

Line Up

Lasting Memories

Lori

Tina

Paula 

Andrea

Suzanne

Lyne

Bea

Claire (returning member)

Renee

Kimberly (returning member)

Michele

Karen

Lasting Memories (time to craft!)