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.

The Sightseers - SBC Liftapalooza

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

   I think this would have to be my all time favorite page I have created so far in 2016. I am loving that pattern paper is minimal and stickers came out to play, which didn't look like the sticker snezzee. 

Supplies: cardstock (Die Cuts With a View and Bazzill), pattern paper (American Crafts, Fancy Pants Designs and Studio Calico), die cuts (Studio Calico), Stickers (Studio Calico, Pink Paislee and American Crafts), tags (Studio Calico), enamel dot (My Mind's Eye), doily (Doodlebug Designs), electronic die cutter, cartridge and software (Cricut) and pen (Project Life)

   Here are a few close ups. I journaled about some fact of this historical Hollywood site and of who was in the photo.

   I love all the layers around the photo. I have flat stickers, die cuts and chipboard pieces all tucked around the photo. 

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The Original Selfie - SBC #FBF

   This week's Flashback Friday #237 sketch from Scrapbook Challenges is great when you have a lot of photos. 

   Here is my take on it. I ended up using some old photo booth photos my mom had back in the 70s. 

 
Supplies (cardstock (Die Cuts With a View), pattern paper (American Crafts, Echo Park and Carta Bella), stickers (American Crafts and My Mind's Eye), washi tape (My Mind's Eye) chipboard (Maya Road), twine (Bella Creationz), stitching template (American Crafts), watercolor crayon (Faber-Castell), punch (We R Memory Keepers), brad (Crate Paper), mist (Tattered Angels), enamel dots (Studio Calico and My Mind's Eye), eletronic die cutter, cartridge and software (Cricut), embossing folder (Moment), ink (Umbrella Crafts), embossing machine (Sizzix), doily (Doodlebug Designs), and pen (Project Life)

   I had fun with the title. After all the photo booth was the original selfie.  The "original" die cut was faux letterpressed with an embossing folder and dye ink. 

   The journaling was just stating who was in each row of photos.

 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.

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. 

Embrace Today - SBC Trend

   I love the brush script trend. I love seeing everyone's take on it. Over at Scrapbook Challenges this is our current trend challenge. 

Here is my take on it. I used a brush script pattern paper and added my own amateur brush script attempt in the title work. The photos I used were not the best since I took them the day after surgery. I am sure me bandage up like that was no unusual sight for the small town of Brecksville, Ohio. For a small town they have a great eye clinic. All I can say was Clear Choice Laser is a great place and sure makes their clients comfortable. 

Supplies (cardstock (The Paper Studio), pattern paper (Studio Calico and American Crafts), journaling card (Webster's Pages), twine (Timeless Twine), stickers (American Crafts), die cuts (Basic Grey), wood veneer (American Crafts), stitching template (American Crafts), mist (Studio Calico), paint (Americana), doily (Doodlebug Design), vellum (American Crafts or Studio Calico), button (American Crafts).

   Here is my attempt at brush lettering. I just used some paint and a wet paintbrush to  write "today". 

   This still has to be my favorite color of twine, key lime. The arrow points to the hidden journaling.

   Here is a closeup of the flower and card that my dad and I got from the eye doctor. The flower was for me and the card was for my dad, it had a gift card for Starbucks in it.

On Guard - SBC #467

   At first when I saw this sketch I was not going to do it because I couldn't think of a photo that would work with the design of the sketch. After looking on my tablet I saw the perfect one. this is sketch #467 for Scrapbook Challenges. 

   Here is my take on it. I am happy to say that I was able to create this page with very little Christmas stash. I went through it with my December Daily so I only had a few items left.

 Supplies: cardstock (American Crafts), pattern paper (7 Gypsies and Graphic 45), transparency (Webster's Pages), stickers (American Crafts), wood veneer (Target), stitching template (American Crafts), washi tape (American Crafts), stamp (K & Co.), ink (Memento), doily (Doodlebug Designs), twine (Timeless Twine) and embroidery floss. 

   the "on" was hand embroider with one of the Amy Tan stitching templates. I still love those. 

   Here is a the journaling.

A September Story - SBC #FBF

   Congrats you made it through another work week and just a few days away before we all celebrate Thanksgiving, while if you are in the United States. 

  Today is another reveal day for an updated version of a sketch #225 on Scrapbook Challenges. 

   Here is my take on it. This was a perfect sketch to use to document my parents wedding anniversary they recently celebrated. 

Supplies: cardstock (Die Cuts With a View), pattern paper (My Mind's Eye, Cosmo Cricket and Inkado), twine (Timeless twine by Bella Creatioz), tags (Elle's Studio and Chic Tags), stickers ( My Little Shoebox), wood veener (Studio Calico), doily (Doodlebug Design), stitching template (American Crafts), gwms (Queen & Co.), Journaling card (Project Life and ?), mist (Heidi Swapp), stamps EK Success), pen (Project Life), and ink (Momenta)

   The title are card was given to me by a friend a few years ago. Thanks Heather M. I stitched the 35 with a pink and green twine since the 35th weeding anniversary colors are coral and jade. I just ended up writing "anniversary on the card since I knew stamping would have been hard to squeeze in such a small area. 

   For the journaling I did it hidden since the day of the celebration I wrote it on a project life card. One important tip to do before you do any stitching be sure to remove the hidden card. I might have stitched the card into the layout when I did those arrows. I had to take the stitching out, remove the card and restitched it. Since the holes in the card were not that noticeable I left as is.

Receiving of Gifts - SBC #456

   Sorry for posting this late. I have been super busy today in the kitchen. Today, I made falafel and pizza (that includes the sauce and pizza dough). Let's just say that was the best pizza I ever had. 

   Today, is #456 sketch reveal over at Scrapbook Challenges.  I love the clean lines of this design. 

   However, I added my own twist. 

 Supplies: cardstock (The Paper Studio), pattern paper (American Crafts), stickers (American Crafts, Fancy Pants Designs, and October  Afternoon), twine (Timeless Twine), mask (The Crafter's Workshop), punch (Fiskars), journaling card (Project Life), mist (Tattered Angels), brad (My Mind's Eye), overlay (American Crafts), die cuts (American Crafts), tag (Studio Calico kit) and pen (Project Life).

   Here are some of the close-ups. To give the "gifts" stickers a little depth I outlined them with a 05 pen. 

   For guy pages, I have the urge that some sort of modeling paste needs to be on it so here it is. I just love the chicken wire design.

    The tag had a pre-punch  heart design on it. I just stitched it in with my favorite color of twine., Key Lime Sorbet. I also created the tassel and the arrow was fussy cut from a journaling cut-apart sheet from American Crafts, I believe on of the Amy Tan's line.

So Tweet - SBC #451

   Good afternoon blog readers. Today I am stopping by to share my take on the newest sketch #451 reveal over at Scrapbook Challenges 

Here is my take on it. 

Supplies: pattern paper (American Crafts and Crate Paper), doily (Doodlebug Designs), twine (Timeless Twine), brads (Eyelet Outlet), stickers (Fancy Pants Designs and October Afternoon), photo filter (Crate Paper), stamp (Glitz Design), enamel dots (y Mind's Eye)ink (Memento), journaling card (Project Life), washi tape (Scotch Brand and Hazel & Ruby), and electronic die cutter, cartridge and software (Provo Craft)

I am currently mixing my older papers with my new stuff. The Amy Tan and Dear Lizzy papers I used on this page were from two-three collection releases ago. The new thing is my all time favorite I at the moment, True Stories by Shimelle Laine. I am loving the fun colors and patterns. Plus, it doesn't hurt to have coffee icons and the color teal in it.

A Relaxing Lake Floater - SBC #435

   It is Monday morning and that means it is time for a Scrapbook Challenges latest sketch reveal #435

   
   For this page I changed the number of photos that were used in the sketch. Since my photos were bigger than 3" I just removed one of them.

 Supplies: cardstock (The Paper Studio), pattern paper (Crate Paper and American Crafts), washi tape (My Mind's Eye and Scotch Brand), chipboard (Bo Bunny), stickers (American Crafts, My Mind;s Eye and Simple Stories), twine (Timeless Twine), stitching templates (American Crafts). sequins (Hazel & Ruby), stamp (Deep Red Stamps), ink (Close to My Heart) and electronic die cutter, cartridge and software (Provo Craft) 

  Here is my favorite title technique. I love mixing fonts and textures in my titles. Here I have twine, foam and paper. 

    I added sequins to the front if each  journaling strip to create a bullet point. Plus, it adds a nice sparkle. I also added more of the twine stitching.