Trick or Treat 2017 Layout

Inspiration struck this afternoon from multiple sources (see the challenge listing below), and I put together this layout just in time for Halloween! I realized after I had already cut the pumpkin paper that the pointed ends of the hexagons were supposed to be on the top and bottom, but I didn't have any more of that paper, so I just ran with it. My cat was eying the raffia as I pulled it out of my stash, but I managed to prevent her from stealing it, and I love the way it looks on the layout. Hopefully you do, too!

Recipe:
I Love Halloween papers (Echo Park)
Hey Pumpkin papers (Crate Paper)
Black, Sunset & Grape cardstock
White gel pen (Sakura)
Raffia (from my stash)
Cricut Artbooking cartridge: title
Cricut Artistry cartridge: hexagons
Leaf punch (EK Success)
Pattern: Stick It Down October Sketch (from Facebook group)

Challenges: Double Trouble #178 Anything Goes - Thing 1 = anything goes + Thing 2 = played along with 3 previous partners + Thing 3 = fall themed image/element; Crafting Happiness #198 Bats; Inspiration Station #66 (inspired by Jack o' lanterns, fall leaves, and raffia)

If You Give a Crafter a Cookie #197 (found some EEK! paper that was perfect for this challenge)

Movie Night Layout for Lasting Memories #725

I've been busy working on a photo book for my recent Alaska cruise, so I have been neglecting my blog a bit, but here's a layout I managed to eke out for the new Lasting Memories challenge. In honor of Halloween costumes, Brandi Jo asked us to use something that sparkles, so I chose some gold Stickles to do the Wonder Woman logo, plus I added some gold star brads. That's more sparkle than I am used to, but I love the look. Hopefully you are inspired to scrapbook along with us. Just click the link above to hop on over to the Lasting Memories blog and add your sparkly layout!

Recipe:
Joy in the Journey, October - December 2022 Mix-In & September - October 2023 Mix-In papers
Journey, Scarlet & Linen cardstock
Journey & Scarlet ink
White gel pen (Sakura)
Joy in the Journey cardstock stickers
Gold Stickles (Ranger)
Gold star brads (Creative Impressions)
Cricut Artiste cartridge: title
Pattern: EMS Sketch Challenge #84

Challenges: Cut It Up #3156 Add Embellishments + a die-cut; Color My Heart Color Dare #623 (used blue, red & white plus neutrals grey and gold for my metallic - thank you for the beautiful inspiration photo!)

Time Out Challenges #275 (I focused on the sweet treats with the chocolate fountain)

Row, Row Row Your Boat Layout for Lasting Memories #723

Greeting, craft-lovers! It's reveal day for another Lasting Memories challenge, and today Brandi Jo is asking us to use products that are 2+ years old. I pulled out some DCWV papers that I have had since around 2011 and used them on my layout. This is a super easy challenge, plus it will help you clear out a little bit of your stash, so hopefully you will be inspired to come on over and play with this or any other challenges this month!

Recipe:

The Summer Stack papers (DCWV)
Carolina, Canary & Capri cardstock
Carolina & Canary ink
Black marker
Primary epoxy stars (Bella Blvd)
ShinHan Touch Twin markers
Cricut Design Space: stars, water dragon, title (using DTC Spring Break)

Pattern: EMS Sketch Challenge #31

Challenges: Cut It Up #314 Inspired by a Song (mine is Row, Row, Row Your Boat); Colorful Options rainbow colors; The Outlawz AG in a Card Free Zone - included optional products starting with the first letter of your first name, so C for Carolina, Canary & Capri cardstock)

Halloween Prep Layout for Lasting Memories #722

I'm on a scrappy roll, with two layouts completed in two days, so here is my latest, featuring the new Lasting Memories challenge. Brandi Jo is challenging us to be inspired by Autumn this month, so the first challenge is to be inspired by pumpkins - create a layout using at least 50% orange, and include a round element. I think I have more than 50% orange here, and the round elements are the sub-title letters and the circle behind the top pumpkin sticker. This was a fun and relatively easy challenge to complete, so hopefully you are now inspired to hop over to Lasting Memories and play along!

Recipe:
Background Elements, Spooky Smiles, Vintage Type & Wicked stamp sets
Pumpkin Spice papers
Tangerine, Paprika, Mink & White Daisy cardstock
Tangerine, Mink, Autumn Terracotta, Peacock & Black ink
Black marker
Pumpkin Spice stickers
Orange ric-rac (JoAnn Craft Essentials)
Cricut Art Philosophy cartridge: banner
Pattern: EMS Sketch Challenge #108

Challenges: My Time to Craft #544 Autumn Colors; Colorful Options October challenge: orange; Time Out Challenges #273 - I was inspired to scrapbook some pictures of my beautiful kids enjoying a favorite autumn activity, and I used some shades of orange along with some other autumnal colors.

Alisa's Dinner Layout

September was not a productive scrapping month for me, with only three layouts completed, but it's a new month and I am determined to get at least ten layouts finished! Here's my first one, using an old sketch of mine and inspired by a few challenges.

Recipe:
Cassidy Alphabet, Precious Alphabet & Punny Pals stamp sets
Smitten, Craft On & Brushed papers
Almond, Black & White Daisy cardstock
Black, Capri, Ballerina, Pixie & Raspberry ink
Black marker
White gel pen (Sakura)
Let's Wander sticker (American Crafts)
Cupcake Hearts Puffy Shapes (Doodlebug Designs)
Cricut Artiste cartridge: conversation bubble
Cricut Art Philosophy cartridge: scalloped circle
Pattern: EMS Sketch Challenge #54

Challenges: The Outlawz AG in a Card Free Zone with optional twist of use something that starts with the first letter of your first name - C = Cassidy alphabet stamps + circle die-cut & cutlery sticker; Double Trouble #176 Anything goes - included optional twist of piggy + played along with a previous partner;  Festive Friday Challenge #169 - used pink + cream - stamping technique (wet embossed title) + spoon + food related sentiment