BEACH

I LOVE National Scrapbook Day!

At the Two Scrapbook Friends, Joann's challenge was ALL ABOUT WONDERFUL WASHI!

It is AMAZING what a washi tape can do!!!!  You can do MANY things with them!

Here is my layout I created....  I have used washi tape in several areas.... and it was FUN!

 

SKETCH: by Susan Stringfellow  http://sketchsavvy.blogspot.ca/2013/04/sketch-103-12x12.html


Supplies Used

PATTERNED PAPERS: Canvas Corp Black & Ivory Love Newsprint and Chevron
CARDSTOCKS:  AC Cardstocks, Recollection
INK: Stamp'in Up Basic Black
WASHI TAPES:    Queen & Co., MME Indie Chic, Recollection
PUNCHES:  EK Success Paper Shapers Photo Corner, Stampin' Up Banner, Maped heart
EMBOSSING:  Cuttlebug dots
STAMPS: American Crafts Dear Lizzy date stamper
OTHERS:  Avery Shipping tag, Jenni Bowlin Studio Bingo Card Mini Beach, twine (unknown), staples

 
CHEERS
Laureen

BEACH STAR

More scrapping for National Scrapbook Day!

I sure wish we celebrate NSD everyday!

At the Scrapbook Generations, there are several cool challenges.  Tonight I have decided to do ONE more challenge!

Challenge #1: Star Challenge

STAR CHALLENGE PROMPT:
Stars are such versatile embellishments. We use them on layouts about holidays (Christmas, Fourth of July), people (rock star, award winner, child), and events (contests, concerts, camping trips). For this challenge, use your creative talents to make one or more special star embellishments for a one- or two-page layout. Materials you might try: felt, fabric, chipboard, corrugated cardstock, floss, twine, ribbon, bling, and more...be a creative star!

 

 

It was fun playing this STAR challenge.  I was glad that I came up with this title BEACH STAR for this picture of Charada.  Just a perfect title for her I think!  She loves beaches and always is proud every time she gets a tan line!

 

I also am playing this another challenge for Jayne's What a Feeling (Texture) at the Two Scrapbook Friends.  On this layout, you can feel embossed star, tulle, paint blots, rhinestone gems and smooth washi tape.

 

At ScrapMuch?  Laura Whitaker offers another beautiful sketch.  Of course I wanted to play with it.

 

 

 

Challenges I played for

 

Scrapbook Generations:  NSD Challenge #1  Star Challenge

Jayne at Two Scrapbook Friends: NSD What a Feeling Challenge

ScrapMuch?: Sketchy Friday April 26, 2013 by Laura Whitaker

 

Supplies Used

PATTERNED PAPERS: Canvas Corp Blue & Ivory Chevrons, Black & Ivory Newsprint

CARDSTOCKS:  AC Cardstock, Recollection

INK: Stampin' Up Basic Black

WASHI TAPES:   Queen & Co.

PUNCHES:  Ek Success Round Corner

BLING:  Michaels Inc

FONTS:  Cricut Designer's Calendar
DIECUTS:  Cricut George and Basic Shapes

PAINT:  Prang Watercolour

EMBOSSING: Cuttlebug

OTHERS:  Craft Tulle Ribbon, Kids Kraft CTG Brands Inc Assorted Sizes Rhinestones

 

CHEERS!

 

Laureen

 

 

SILLY

National Scrapbook Day is keeping me busy and I am not complaining!  I am SMILING!

This layout is for Scrapbook Generation.  They are having some FUN challenges over there too!

Challenge #6: Product Challenge

PRODUCT  PROMPT:
We all have our favorite go-to products when it’s time to create a layout. Sometimes we even get in a rut, and need a creative jolt to use products that we haven’t used for a while...or ever. For this challenge, choose at least five products from the following list and use them (as well as other items) to create a one- or two-page layout. Choose your five from these products: washi tape, chipboard, misting product, paint, metal charm, baker’s twine, brads, glitter glue, enamel dots, wood veneer, jewels, bingo card, flair...then make a Fab Five creation!

I just love playing with products as I have LOTS in my stash!!!  Thank you!

Supplies Used

PATTERNED PAPERS:  MME Miss Caroline, Simple Stories Summer Fresh
CARDSTOCKS:  AC Cardstock
INK: Tim Holtz Distress Ink Brushed Corduroy
WASHI TAPES:   Bella BLVD
PUNCHES:  Fiskar Flourish Border, flowers (unknown)
DIE CUTS: Cricut
BUTTONS: unknown
STENCILS: The Crafters Workshop Mini Circle Grid
BLING:  Forever in Time
MIST:  Tattered Angels Glimmer Mist Scarlet
STICKERS:  Making Memories {Note Worthy} Dimensional Glitter Flower Stickers
FONTS:  Cosmo Cricket Rub On's
OTHERS:  Petaloo Flora Doodles Velvet Butterflies, ruffle ribbon (unknown)

CHEERS!

Laureen
 

SO PROUD

Happy National Scrapbook Day,  this is my first double page layout I created for National Scrapbook Day yesterday,  and of course I was a HAPPY scrapper!  I used this sketch by Allison Davis.  I have used this sketch a few times now and I just love it.

  





 

 

 

 

 



Challenges I played for

Scrapbook Generations:  NSD Challenge #3  One-Page Sketch
Two Scrapbook Friends:  NSD Carolyn's Crash Your Stash Challenge  (left page)
Two Scrapbook Friends: NSD Ann's I've Been Framed Challenge (right page)



 

 

For Scrapbook Generations I am submitting this page for their NSD challenge #3 one page sketch.

Challenge #3: One-Page Sketch

ONE-PAGE SKETCH PROMPT:
Scrapbook Generation sketches are unique in the industry. They provide exact dimensions and placements of photos and other page items. For this challenge, you have two options. Option One: use a one-page Scrapbook Generation sketch to create a one-page layout. Option Two: Use a two-page Scrapbook Generation sketch and alter it to create a one-page layout. Materials you can use: Any sketch from one of the Scrapbook Generation sketch books, print or e-book versions, or any sketch download from scrapbookgeneration.com (including the free downloads)...choose a sketch and make it your own!

 

 

 

Two Scrapbook Friends Carolyn's Crash Your Stash Challenge

 

Carolyn provided the challenges below....

Numbers 1 - 7 are products you could have (you must used at least 4 on your layout, card or project)

Numbers 8 - 10 are techniques you can do (you must do 2 on your layout, card or project)

1 - use a sticker  (I used more than one!)


2 - use an arrow

3 - use a journal card

4 - use one pattern paper (can use more if desired)


5 - use one sheet of cardstock (can use more if desired)

6 - use a die-cut

7 - journal (if making a card - include a verse inside your card.....not just the sentiment)

8 - sand something (distress with sanding tool or sand paper)  Did not do this one.

9 - use a punch or die-cut machine to create a shape or element

 I used the CUTTLEBUG to cut the QuickKutz Owl.

10 - ink the edges of your paper 

I distressed all of the papers with Tim Holtz Distress Ink Brushed Corduroy.

Two Scrapbook Friends: NSD Ann's I've Been Framed Challenge

Ann's challenge was to FRAME a photo with a kind of embellishment!  Since my layout was about a school kindergarten graduation, I decided that mini coloured pencils are just perfect way to frame up a photo!

Supplies Used

PATTERNED PAPERS: MME Miss Caroline, Simple Stories Year O' Graphy
CARDSTOCKS:  AC Cardstocks, Recollection
INK: Tim Holtz Distress Ink Brushed Corduroy
STAMPS: American Crafts Dear Lizzy date stamper
FONTS:  American Crafts Thickers "Emerald Flocked Letter Stickers"
PUNCHES:  Marvy Uchida Round Punch
DIE CUTS: Quick Kutz Owl, Cricut  3 Birds on Parade (graduation hat only)
BRADS: brad arrow (unknown)
STICKERS:  Karen Foster "Head of the Class"
OTHERS:  pencils - Michaels Inc.

CHEERS,
Laureen

CELEBRATE

Fun birthday card I created recently!

I was in mood to create something small so I decided to go for a card and I know I always am in a need of more birthday cards.  So I decided to go for a birthday card!

On my blog, on my right side, I have a list that I like to follow and read.  Many of them I do not get around to TRY their challenges.  So today I decided to go for something new, trying Little Red Wagon.  I have tried Mojo Monday a few times but it has been a long time that I have played their card sketch so here I played with their sketch.  Then the challenge from Shelby of circles and stars popped up at the right time!  Circles and stars often work well with BIRTHDAYS! So I decided to add on this challenge to this card project!  

So cool that I created this card and that I was able to play for three different challenges!  Thank you Little Red Wagon, Shelby at Two Scrapbook Friends and Mojo Monday!

Challenges Played for

Little Red Wagon - #182 Crimp My Style
Two Scrapbook Friends- Shelby's Crafty Challenge Circles and Stars
Mojo Monday - #291

Supplies Used
PATTERNED PAPERS: MME Lime Twist Fly a Kite
CARDSTOCKS: Recollection
INK: Stampin' Up Basic Black
PUNCHES:  Martha Stewart Star Border
STAMP:  Studio G cupcake
DIE CUTS: My Favorite Thing Die-Namics FIshtail Flags Layers Stax and Fishtail Flags Stax, Cricut Celebrations and George and Basic Shapes
OTHERS:  Gelly Roll pen, Copic Y06, YR16, Plaid Mod Podge, Fiskar Crimpler

CHEERS!

Laureen

REPITLA Birthday Loot Bag Name Tags!

Wonderful birthday party at Reptilia yesterday for Braden and Dalton, we got to see so many interesting reptiles there!

Of course, we all know that birthday parties do not end without loot bags!  I have created many name tags to go with the loot bags so at the end we know who already got their loot bags!  This does help with organizing, that is for sure!

 



Supplies Used

CARDSTOCK:  AC Cardstock, Recollection
INK: Stampin' Up Pumpkin Pie, Garden Green
STAMP:  Stampin' Up Starstruck Stamps, Studio G banner stamp, Studio G Big Thanks stamp
DIE CUTS:  Cricut Celebrations and Create a Critter
OTHERS:  Avery tags, Studio G glitter glue, Gelly Roll pen, Marvy Le Plume II #7 Orange and #11 Light green

CHEERS!
Laureen

MFT Wednesday Stamp Club Sketch #MFTWSC120

Hello!

At the My Favorite Things blog, they are offering Wednesday Stamp Club Sketch challenge http://www.mftstamps.com/blog/?p=16641, I thought I'd give it a try.  There is always a first time to try something new.

Here is their sketch # MFTWSC120

 

 

I created this Happy Birthday card for my son Dalton's friend last weekend.   I think this card is a just a perfect card for a 8 years old boy. It was fun playing with this MFT sketch.

 

 

Supplies Used

PATTERNED PAPERS: MME Lime Twist "Fly a Kite"

CARDSTOCK:  Recollection

INK: Stampin' Up Basic Black and Tempting Turquoise

DIE CUTS: My Favorite Thing Die-Namics Layered Labels

BUTTONS: unknown

STAMPS: Recollections My Little Monster, Maya Road  Tiny Banner

COPIC MARKERS:  YR07,Y06,B02

 

 

 

CHEERS!

Laureen