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I was able to get another layout done for the calendar that I make my parents for Christmas and this one actually features a photo of my parents from this past Mother's Day. I am truly blessed to still have them in my life!

Again I have to hold back on a lot of dimension because they don't want a bulky calendar....lol!!

Anyhow I played along with the sketch at Stuck On You Sketches and this is what I came up with. Sketches are always such a great jumping off point don't you think?

PP: Glitz, A.C., Fancy Pants, Cartabella

Ephemera: Crate

 

Dynamic Duos # 52

It's a new week at Dynamic Duos and this week the challenge is to use any past Dynamic Duo challenge. Cool!

It's a celebration week too. Dynamic Duos is having their One Year Anniversary! Huge Congrats!!!

I chose Real Red and Island Indigo as my past Duo.

 

I recently purchased some of the Uncharted Waters collection from Glitz and thought that the paper I used for my background was perfect for the Indigo colour.

I added just a pop of Red by using the twine and the heart that is coming from the whale's spout.

 

Cardstock: Wplus9

Stamps: Wplus9

PP& Rhinestone: Glitz

Ink: Versafine, Memento, SU, SEI

Twine: unk

 

Here is a little closeup. That whale is too darn cute!

 

 

Make sure you pop in and see what the rest of the DT has created.

 

The Dynamic Duos Design Team

Alison Barclay

Debbie Henderson

Hayley Kew

Janet Bagnall

Lori Turner

Michelle Williams

Susie Wittwer

Tara Bourgoin

Tracey McNeely

 

 

My 2 Sons

Last weekend I was at my home away from home, Memories Manor, for a scrap retreat where I made this layout.
In making it I have discovered 3 new loves...yes 3!

The first is The Paper Bakery where I found the sketch. They are having a sketch challenge if you wish to check it out. The owner, Sarah, is the sweetest thing ever and I have purchased some flair badges from her recently....with a free shipping special no less!!! You will be seeing them in my future projects for sure!!

The second is the Heidi Swapp Color Shine mist. Love how fast it dries and the glitter it has and how I can get nice big drops on my page.

The third is the Maggie Holmes collection from Crate Paper. This is a must have and you will definitely be seeing more of this on my blog. You can find this collection at Scrapbook Memories and More. That's where I got it.

PP & Ephemera: Crate Paper

Enamel dots: MME

Stickers: Glitz

Mist: Heidi Swapp

Wood Veneer: Studio Calico

Ink: Tim Holtz

Washi & twine: unk

 

Here are some closeups of my embellishment clusters.

 

 

 

 

Edited Aug.3/14 to link to the challenge at Paper Issues.

 

 

 

 

 

Hoppy Easter

I would like to share a quick and easy layout that you could use to get some Easter photos scrapped.
I used a great sketch from My Creative Sketches.

You can find the tutorial right here on the Scrapbook Memories and More blog.

Cardstock: American Craft

PP: Jillibean Soup

Punch: M.S. & EK

Stickers: A.C. & Imaginisce

Pearls: Recollections

Cameo

 

Here are some closeups for you.

French Kiss Tag

 

I have a tag to share with you today. It was totally made with the French Kiss Collection by Glitz.

I received all of this yummyness (that's a word right?) from Jacqueline at Scrapbook Memories and More.

 

Here is a closeup.

 



Love You



 

Oh my goodness! So sorry that I haven't posted in awhile....life just got in the way.

 

You might remember that I was designing for Tickle Trunk Memories. Well the lovely owner Jacqueline has forgone this online store and is now the owner of Scrapbook Memories and More. An actual brick and mortar store in Alberta Canada. How cool is that!!!!

With so many LSS closing it is awesome to hear that this store is thriving.

I will now be designing using products from the store. Yay!!

 

Jacqueline would like to let you know that she has a deal for you right now.

 

Go to the link for SMM that I gave you above  and then click on online shopping on the top page. I have a coupon right now....if you spend over $50.00 you will receive 20% off your first order (USE COUPON CODE SMM050). 



 

Isn't that a great deal? Thanks Jacqueline!

 

I'd now like to share a card that I made for Jacqeline using the French Kiss collection from Glitz. I love this line.

 



 

All product Glitz other than:

Cardstock: The Paper Studio

Ink: Tim Holtz

Spellbinders

Cuttlebug folder

 

Thanks for coming back to visit me and don't forget to get in on the deal at Scrapbook Memories and More!



A Book Challenge

I was able to play along with another challenge at Your Next Stamp. You can check out the challenge right here.

Stamp: Your Next Stamp
Cardstock: SU
PP: WeR Memory Keepers(Hall Pass collection)
Punch: EK
Washi tape: Bazzill
Jewel: Maya Road
Stickers: Glitz
Misc: Nestabilities, Copics

I used the "Ellie Loves Music" stamp again but just fussy cut her out for this card. I had fun doing a little paper piecing too. :)

I love this Hall Pass collection that I got from Cord Scrapbook Studio. You will be seeing more of my projects using this collection on their blog soon!

C'est Tres Magnifique!

One of my new favourite scrapbook manufacturers is Glitz Design and how lucky was I that I got to design with the French Kiss collection!

This collection was in the Tickle Trunk Memories June kit and it looks like it is still available so I would highly recommend that you treat yourself to it because it's FABULOUS!!!

I'd like to share a layout that I made using the kit that features a photo from my daughter and son-in-laws wedding.

I'm super excited to see that I can enter this in the July challenge at Glitz. Phew...I just noticed this in the nick of time too!!!

Besides the products found in the TTM kit I also used:
Tim Holtz alteration dies & ink
MyStampBOX stamps
Jillibean twine
embossing powder
Versamark

Here are some closeups: