Merry Monday # 58

I'm so glad that I'm playing along with the sketch challenges at Merry Monday. I'm going to have an awesome stash of cards by the time December rolls around.

Here is a link to this weeks sketch and below is my take on it.

Cardstock: Wplus 9
Stamp: Hero Arts
PP & Stickers: Authentique
Pearls: Kaisercraft
Other: embossing powder, Versamark

I love this Christmas collection from Authentique and you have seen me use it before and you will be seeing more of it until it's used up. LOL!!

Dynamic Duos #51

Happy National Scrapbook Day everyone!!

How fitting that on this day I make my debut on the Dynamic Duos Challenge Blog. 

 

Such a fun colour combo to play along with this week! The first thought that crossed my mind when I saw the colours was......baby card..... so that's what I created.

 

 

Stamp: Wplus9

Ink: Memento,Versafine,SU

Punch: SU,EK

Cardstock: SU,Neenah,Wplus9

PP: Echo Park

Enamel Dots: MME

Copics

 

Here is little closeup for you.

 

 

The challenge is open until Noon on Thursday May 9th (PDT) I hope you will all stop by and play along.

 

To see what all the other Design Team Members created stop in right here.

 

 

 

 

SSM Sketch

Did you play along with the monthly sketch at Scrapbook Memories and More? I did!

Cardstock: Wplus9, SU, Neenah Solar White
PP: Basic Grey
Stamp: Wplus9
Ink: Memento, Versafine
Crystals: Prima
Embossing folder: ProvoCraft
Copics

If you didn't get a chance to play with April's sketch stay tuned to see what the sketch will be this month!

DYNOMITE!!!!!

Actually I mean Dynamic!!!

I'm very excited to let everyone know that I was chosen to be one of the new DT members for the Dynamic Duos site.
It is a Two Colour Challenge Blog where weekly you are given two colours to create with. So much fun!! I hope you will join us.

 

Here is the lineup of fabulous ladies that I will get to create with each week! Thanks to Lesley and Anne-Marie for this wonderful opportunity.

 

 

The Dynamic Duos Challenge Blog

Alison Barclay

Debbie Henderson

Hayley Kew

Janet Bagnall

Janet Zeppa - ME!!

Lori Turner

Michelle Folland

Susie Wittwer

Tara Bourgoin

Tracey McNeely

Black and White Cookie

I don't know if any of you were fans of the Seinfeld show but my sons know every episode off  by heart I think!

When my son Cameron came to visit us in Florida this March and we were out doing some grocery shopping in the bakery he saw the "black and white cookie" that was the theme of one of the episodes and just had to have one. This of course was a photo opportunity that I couldn't pass up...hee hee!!

Here is a little clip of that Seinfeld episode.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IlLPAIrmqvE

The sketch I used to make my layout is from Purple Pumpkin's April sketch challenge.

PP,envelope,garland,enamel dots: Teresa Collins

Cardstock: The Paper Company

Mist: Heidi Swapp

Twine: Jillibean

Flair: The Paper Bakery

Stickers: A.C., Pink Paislee

Stamp: Elle's Studio

Ink: Versafine

Clothes pin: Canvas Corp

 

Here are a couple of closeups and I think you will be able to see some of my new scrappy loves.

 

 

 

 

 

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.

 

 

 

 

 

Monster Hugs

 

I need a card for a little boy this month so the challenge of making a masculine card at Seize the Birthday has come at just the right time.

 

If you want to play along using the sketch check it out right here.

 

 

Cardstock: Bazzill

PP: MME

Ink: Versafine, Memento

Punch: Fiskars

Stamp: Hero Arts

Nestabilities, Stickles

 

Here is a closeup of the little monster. Love his sparkle and his googly eye!

 

Happy Holidays!

Yes I am back to making Christmas cards for Merry Monday.  Every week there is a sketch to follow.

Check out this weeks sketch right here.

Here is my take on it.

Cardstock: Bazzill
Sticker, pp: Authentique

Seize the Birthday #12

I got another birthday card done this weekend and all because I played along with Seize the Birthday. This was perfect because we had to make a feminine card with the sketch and I have an aunt with a birthday this week.

Love this challenge site because as you know we always need birthday cards!

Here is my take on the sketch.

Cardstock:SU

Stamp: SU

PP: Echo Park

Ribbon: Colorbok

Brad: MME

Stickles, emb. powder, twine,Versamark, Nestabilities

 

See the pretty butterfly? I used a free download from the lovely Lisa Gregory who is the guest designer over at Scraps of Elegance this month. I just printed it off, cut it out and then added some Stickles and some twine and...voila! Thanks Lisa!

I'm Feeling Springy!

Is it Spring yet where you live? I'm loving that the days are getting longer and the sun is feeling warmer!

I made a cute little spring tag for Scrapbook Memories and More and you can find out how to make it right here.
I think it's just too cute!

 

Here's a closeup for you.

Thank You

Have you seen these?

Dynamic Duos #47

Freshly Made Sketch #80

 

Well I played along with both this weekend to create this card.

 

Cardstock: SU, Bazzill

Stickers, brad: Echo Park

Ink: Versafine

Stamp: Wplus9

 

A Good Friend with Chocolate

Is there anything better? Love my friends and I really love chocolate too..haha!

I played along with Mojo Monday this week to create my card using the goodies I got from Scrapbook Memories and More.

 You can find a tutorial to make this card right here.

Are you still eating Easter chocolate?

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.

Merry Monday #56

Oh it feels good to get back into my scraproom after a whole month!!

So I got right back into participating in the Merry Monday challenge. I want to keep on track with my Christmas cards this year and this is the perfect way to do it.

If you want to play along here is the latest challenge.

My card was made with some Anna Griffin products that I won quite awhile ago so it feels good to dig into these goodies.

Cardstock: Bazzill, SU

PP,Paper tape, 3D Stickers: Anna Griffin

Ink: Versafine

Stamp: Inkadinkado

Banner Die: Wplus9

 

 

Celebrate

I just noticed that I never shared this card with you.

Everything I used here came from Scrapbook Memories and More.  I used the Indie Chic collection from My Minds Eye.

I really loved how this card turned out and a dear friend of mine is the recipient.



I know my blog is still quiet but soon I will be home from our month long vacation and then I will be back in my scraproom creating!! Some new product is waiting for me and I can't wait to play!!

Need a great sale?

Head on over to and take adavantage of the 20% off sale at Scrapbook Memories and More.

https://www.facebook.com/#!/scrapbookmemories.ca

If you don't live close by you can still take advantage by going online and using the code SSM020 when you check out and the good news is you have until March 16th!

I know that I have some serious shopping to do myself. :)

Beach Photos

No projects to share with you but here are some photos of the gorgeous beach where we are staying. I'm going for a long walk on it every morning. Now that's fun exercise!

 

 

 

 

 

Graceful

I realized that I never shared some projects that I made using Echo Parks Graceful collection which I received from Scrapbook Memories and More.

So here you go...a card, a tag and a layout. I'm posting away from home so I don't have all the additional product details for you.

 

 

I really loved the colours in this collection!

 

 

 

 

Quiet Blog

Yes I know....it's been very quiet here but for a good reason! Hubby and I decided to try out this being retired thing and we headed south to Florida for a month.

I'm having a great time but I am missing my scrap room! I'll try and post some photos soon for you or see if I have some projects that I haven't shared with you yet.

See you soon!!

Merry Monday # 50

The challenge at Merry Monday this week was to create an elegant christmas card.

Elegant to me means velvet, lace, pearls and damask pattern paper so that's what I used on my card. I  hope achieved the elegant look.

PP: Fancy Pants

Cardstock: SU, Bazzill

Pearls: Recollection

Ribbon: Unk

Ink: Tim Holtz, Versafine

Stamp: Wplus9

 

Even the font on my sentiment stamps is elegant!

 

 

Remember Forever

I always have soooo much fun when I go away on a scrap weekend retreat with my awesome friends!

You can see from my layout that there is always much laughter! Love you Stephanie!!

I received this amazing WeR Memory Keepers "Winter Frost" collection from Scrapbook Memories and More. I have to tell you that it's definitely a new fav of mine! As you can see it does not have to be used just for winter projects.

 

WeR Memory Keepers Winter Frost collection

Other products:

Wood Veneers: Studio Calico

Floss: DMC

Punch: M.S.

Stickles, Dimensional Pearls: Ranger

Pearls: Kaiser

Sketch: Scrap That

 

Couple of closeups for you.

 

 

 

 

For a tutorial on how to create this layout please visit the blog post at Scrapbook Memories and More.

 

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

 

Celebrate today

I received some gorgeous papers from Scrapbook Memories and More called Winter Frost by We R Memory Keepers and I used it today to make a card.

Seize the Birthday has a wonderful sketch this week and I am just getting my entry in on time by submitting this card. Phew!!

It's been a rough couple of days......my Dad is in the hospital with pnemonia. Hopefully he will be just fine.

 

Other supplies:

Cardstock: Neenah Solar white

Stamp: Wplus9

Ink: Versafine

Pearls: Kaiser

Punch: M.S.

Flower: unk

3 Hearts

Using the same Lost and Found 3 collection that you have seen the last couple of days I also made a tag that would be great to use on a Valentine gift or even as a card.

Products other than my Scrapbook Memories and More goodies are:

Ink: Tim Holtz, Versafine

Mist: Maya Road

Punch: SU, Fiskars

Stamp: Wplus9

So Sweet

This card will definitely find it's way to someone this Valentine's Day!

I used the kit from Scrapbook Memories and More to make it. I know that I told you yesterday but I have to say it again.......I LOVE this collection from My Minds Eye!

Other Supplies:

Cardstock: A.C., Wplus9

Mist: Maya Road

Ink: Jenni Bowlin, Versafine

Stamps: Wplus9, Penny Black

Nestabilities, unk twine

 

For directions on how to make the card check in right here.

 

Puppy Love

My daughter and son-in-law now have an adorable little puppy. Her name is Gabby. She sure kept us all entertained this Christmas.

The My Minds Eye Lost and Found 3 (Ruby) collection that I received from Scrapbook Memories and More was perfect to make a page using a photo of Amy and Gabby.

Products other than the kit from SSM are:

Cardstock: A.C.

Mist: Maya Road

Stickers: Glitz, A.C.

Cameo, paper doilies

 

 

I had fun misting on this page and the heart background you see was cut out with my Cameo. These MME papers are gorgeous!!!

 

To see my tutorial to create this page check out the SSM blog right here.

 

Oh I also meant to tell you that I used the January My Minds Eye sketch to create my page.

 

My Minds Eye and Gossamer Blue are looking for someone to guest design for them so I will be submitting this layout. Keep your fingers crossed for me!!

Another one done!

 Yes....... another Christmas card that is! 

At Merry Monday this week it was a tic tac toe challenge. I chose the bottom row. Go check it out and see what I had to use.

I also used the sketch at Freshly Made Sketches to put my card together.

Cardstock: Bazzill

PP,3dStickers,Paper ribbon: Anna Griffin

 

 Here is a look at the sketch:

 

Thanks for stopping by and have a great Super Bowl Sunday!!

Seize the Birthday #4

I feel so bad that I missed out on the challenge last week. We are going through a bathroom reno and it's amazing how it totally consumes your time.

However I made sure that I played along this week with the masculine version of the sketch which you can find right here.

Cardstock: SU

PP: MME

Die & Stamp: Wplus9

Ink: Versafine

Punch: M.S.

Label: Studio g

Felt: Sassafrass

Rosette: A.C.

Unk: Button & twine

 

I'm proud of myself for using some of my older stash along with using a brand new stamp.