The Simpsons Meet Jurassic Park Layout

For this Universal Studios layout, I needed to figure out how to combine Simpson and Jurassic Park photos, so I elected to use some cute dinosaur stamps along with a couple of the brighter colors from the Simpsons photos. I didn't need a big title area like the sketch called for, so I used that space to create a little dinosaur scene, and added a popsicle sticker to the T-rex's hand so the triceratops could breathe a sigh of relief that he wasn't going to be eaten . . . at least, not right away - LOL!

Recipe:
Roar & Grown With Love stamp sets
Moondoggie papers
Cranberry, Bamboo & White Daisy cardstock
Garden Green, Olive, Saffron, Goldrush, Indian Corn Blue & Chocolate ink
Black marker
Fern thick twine
Field Trip ephemera (American Crafts)
Emoji stickers (American Greetings)
Heart to Heart Shape Sprinkles (Doodlebug Designs)
Pattern: EMS Sketch Challenge 99

Challenges: Heart 2 Heart Flora or Fauna (I added a little of both); Allsorts Challenges #674 Anything Goes with option of Scenic (I created a little scene with my dinosaurs to tie in the snack break with the Jurassic Park theme)

Natural History Museum Layout

Since this layout contained a hodge-podge of pictures from the Natural History Museum, it was hard to figure out how to tie them all together, but I eventually decided to go with the dinosaur theme, with a little nod to the gem collection via the "you rock" stamping. Does everyone get that the mountains are actually volcanoes covered with lava, or do I need to add an eruption to one of them?

Recipe:
Roar! stamp set
Saddle, Cocoa, Orange, Cashmere, Garden Green & White Daisy cardstock
Cocoa, Desert Sand, & Garden Green ink
Sunset brad
Garden Green button nail head
Cricut Artistry cartridge: mountain, title, bones
Pattern: EMS Sketch 51 (left side only)

Once Upon a Time Layout

Most people would not automatically think of dinosaurs for a "once upon a time" challenge, but it is what sprang to mind for Heart 2 Heart's challenge! Although strictly speaking they are not fantasy creatures, they have certainly inspired many fantasy movies, so hopefully they qualify for the challenge. I used all three CTMH Cricut cartridges for this layout, plus I had fun figuring out how to use the Roar dinosaurs in a new way.

Recipe:
Roar & Classmate Alphabet stamp sets
Dotty for You Level 2 papers
Sweet Leaf, Buttercup & Colonial White cardstock
Lagoon, Sweet Leaf, Slate, Desert Sand & Buttercup ink
Creme Brulee, Sweet Leaf & Black markers
My Crush Best Day Ever journaling block & sticker
Lagoon baker's twine
3-D foam tape
Cricut Artbooking cartridge: Sun and grass
Cricut Art Philosophy cartridge: title
Cricut Artiste cartridge: banners
Pattern: Sidebar - Layers from Reflections
Challenges: Heart 2 Heart Once Upon a Time

Stash Busters April Week 3 - @ The Intersection of . . .

Another Stash Busters Challenge coming your way! Click on the link below to play!

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This month, I am challenging you to use up certain items from your stash and then link your completed layout at Splitcoast Stampers so we can all get excited over it! I'll post a new list each Thursday this month, and you have until April 30th to scrap your layout using the products. If you complete all four layouts, you will get an honorable mention for the month!

Please use:
• 2 pieces of patterned paper
• Chipboard

• Bling

• Photo Corner

Do you ever have brainstorms and come up with the perfect title for a layout, and then later you second guess yourself? That's what happened to me with this layout, so hopefully my title is as catchy as I thought it was when I stamped it late at night - LOL! Anyway, I'm having lots of fun with the Timberline paper pack. So far, I've made 5 cards, the Workshop on the Go layout, and this layout with it, in addition to the layout I created in Studio J. I may even need to buy another pack because it's so versatile!

Recipe:
Atomic Caps, Atomic Lowercase, Chocolate Alphabet Small, Roar, Outta This World & Universal Backgrounds stamp sets
Timberline Level 2 papers
Ponderosa Pine, Twilight, Goldrush, Slate & Versamark ink
Goldrush marker
Blender pen
Clear embossing powder
Colonial White ric-rac
DE Signage chipboard - arrow, circle, star
Sparkle Holiday shapes - star, arrow (created by cutting apart a tree shape)
Sparkle Flourishes
Twilight metal photo corner
3-D foam tape
Pattern: Make It From Your Heart Volume 1 pattern 6

Dinos Layout

Two posts in one day - wow! I got a lot of scrapping in today, so I thought I'd share another layout with you. I wanted to play along with challenge 2 from Virtual Scrapbook Night at Splitcoast stampers: try making a layout without any white on it. Create your own “white space” without one drop of white.

I started with National Scrapbook Day Sketch 6 from 2 Broke Girls.

And here's what I came up with. I forgot I wasn't supposed to use white and I added white ribbon, so then I had to sponge my ribbon with Bamboo ink to get it to a different color! Guess I should have had the challenge right in front of me while I was working . . .

Recipe:
Cocktail Alphabet & Roar stamp sets
Moon Doggie Level 2 papers
Desert Sand & Colonial White cardstock
Cranberry, Garden Green, Indian Corn Blue & Bamboo ink
Colonial White twill ribbon
Garden Green conchos
Pattern: 2 Broke Girls NSD Sketch 6

Heart 2 Heart Sketch 19 - Making Dinos

Time for another H2H sketch, and this one offers lots of scope for creativity. You can substitute larger photos for a couple of the ones listed here, move elements around as needed, etc. With the exception of cutting smaller pieces in place of the 5" x 8" pieces (I omitted the portions that are hidden under the photos in order to save some paper), I stuck pretty close to the original, but feel free to adapt it as you want. Don't forget to post a link to your completed layout on the Heart 2 Heart blog so we can all see it.

The sketch:

 

My layout:

Recipe:
Roar! stamp set
Dakota Level 2 papers
Whisper, Outdoor Denim & Colonial White cardstock
Whisper, Barn Red & Sweet Leaf ink
Outdoor Denim marker
Cork Color-Ready Alphabet
Burlap ribbon