Suzie's Birthday Layout for LM #804

Hello, and happy Father's Day to all the dads out there. I scrapbooked a lot on Saturday because I knew Sunday would be spent with my hubby, so here is one of the layouts I completed. It's also reveal day over at Lasting Memories, so for the current challenge, I created a birthday layout for my friend Suzie's birthday party. I couldn't remember all the details, so the journaling card is blank, but I texted her and hope to fill in some information once she responds. If you need to scrap either a birthday celebration or an event that could feature balloons, gifts, or confetti, please come on over and check out the challenge!

Recipe:
Reasons to Smile papers
Pixie & Sundance cardstock
Pixie, Raspberry, Creme Brulee, Crystal Blue & Lagoon ink
Party Time stickers
I Love Christmas Shape Sprinkles (Doodlebug Designs)
Pink baker's twine (American Crafts)
Cricut Design Space: title using CTMH Artiste and Austin Hearts fonts
Cricut Art Philosophy cartridge: tag
Pattern: Sketch-n-Scrap Throwback Sketch 179

Challenges: Heart’s Quest Challenge Blog #86 Anything with a heart goes; Heart’s Quest Celebration of Love Challenge #30 I used the birthday theme.

Book of Beasts Layout

The Book of Beasts exhibit at the Getty Center was fascinating, showing us the view that medieval people had of animals like lions or hippos, animals most of the people had never even seen. 

Recipe:
Four Seasons papers
Flower Emporium Starter papers 8 & 10 (49 and Market)
Almond, Toffee, Cocoa, Fern & Colonial White cardstock
Chocolate, Desert Sand & Pine ink
Burnt Sienna fineliner pen (iBayam)
Vellum animal ephemera (from my stash, source unknown)
Gold eyelets (MM)
Vegetation Adornaments fibers (EK Success)
Krafty Garden Essentials rub-on transfers (49 and Market)
Woodgrain washi tape
Leopard print stencil (Amazon)
Cricut Design Space: title using A Child's Life font
Cricut Art Philosophy cartridge: hearts
Pattern: EMS Sketch Challenge #100

Challenges: Neglected Stuff Challenge - the striped paper, the vellum animals, and the fibers are all neglected stuff; One More Page - anything scrapbooking goes; Stencil Fun - used a leopard print stencil.

Remember 5th Grade Layout

I am nearing the completion of my son's elementary school album and needed to scrap this open house layout, but I was so tired of thinking of creative titles for open house. Can anyone relate? Then I noticed his teacher had written him a little notice that said she will always remember him, so that inspired me to cut out the "remember" using my Cricut and an ACOT cutfile. Stamping "5th Grade" and adding some school-themed ephemera were the finishing touches.

Recipe
Stacy's Hand Alphabet stamp set
Vicki Boutin Mixed Media paper (American Crafts)
Fern, Saffron, Outdoor Denim & Black cardstock
Saffron & Capri ink
School Is Cool ephemera (Bella Blvd)
Book Fair Bits & Pieces (Simple Stories)
Confetti embossing folder
Cricut Art Philosophy cartridge: scalloped circle
Cricut Design Space: smiley face, title using ACOT cutfile
Pattern: EMS Sketch Challenge #32

Challenges: Can You Handle the Pressure Used the Confetti embossing folder on my cardstock; Paper Rocks Scissors #16 Used scissors to fussy cut the hexagon and scalloped circle photos; Pick 3 Challenge #5 Used Embossing (on cardstock) + Blue + Numbers (5th Grade + Date).

50s Day {Elliot} Layout

I wanted to get my son's elementary album finished back in March, but got distracted doing other things, so here at last is another layout for him. This was such a fun event for the kids, and I love the photos with the classic car! I didn't stay for the mixer, but apparently the kids had a blast there as well.

Recipe:

Fresh Paint papers

Candy Apple, Pebble, Flamingo,, Black & White cardstock

Capri ink

Black marker

Chunky Alphababies stickers (Making Memories)

Holiday Gathering stickers (CM)

Birdsong Bits ephemera (49 and Market)

Ruby Chevron ribbon

Cricut Design Space: classic car, poodle dress

Pattern: EMS Sketch Challenge #45

Challenges: Time Out Challenges #313 Playing Music -  perfect for the jukebox and musical notes in my photos; Colorful Options Black and white with pops of color (I think I did this but feel free to count it as a rainbow of colors if I have too many pops!)

S'more Fun Layout for Lasting Memories #799

It's Sunday again, and that means that Maureen over at Lasting Memories has another fun tic tac toe board for us to play along with. I love this one because it's very versatile, with some squares being very feminine and others more neutral or even rustic! I chose to go with the middle row across for my layout: strips of paper + squares + twine. Can't wait to see what everyone else does with this board, so pop on over to Lasting Memories and check it out. Here's the board:

And here's my layout:

Recipe:

Summer Vibes papers
Candy Apple, Glacier, Lemonade, Toffee, Shortbread, Espresso, Mocha, Brown Bag, Black & White cardstock
Candy Apple & Glacier ink
Mars Black fineliner pen (iBayam)
Summer Vibes stickers
Color Kaleidoscope sticker - arrows (American Crafts)
Creme Brulee baker's twine
Lumberjack Plaid Distress Spritz (Ranger)
Cricut Art Philosophy cartridge: tag, yellow stars
Cricut Design Space: graham cracker, marshmallows, chocolate bar, title using BFC Night Kiss font
Pattern: Splitcoast Stampers Sketch15 May1

Challenges: A Cut Above Anything Goes including a die-cut;  As You Like It Challenges - Favorite sketch or layout (I love the sketch I used above because of the fun tilt and the fact I can get 4 photos on it and still have some room for embellishing); Let’s Craft and Create #231 Tag, You're It!;  Inkspirational Challenges #367 - inspired by the color palate of tan background with red, blue, yellow, green, orange and pink.

Car Show Layout

I decided a few years ago that I would just make elementary school albums for each of my kids, since there aren't tons of photos from middle and high school, so even though this event was a fundraiser at one of my kid's schools, I think I am going to put it in the family album. What do you all think? Do you seem to have an abundance of school related photos from your kids' younger years, and then it drops off sharply once they finish elementary school? Anyway, I was happy that my order from A Cherry on Top arrived this week so I could use the Carta Bella patterned papers and the Nuvo Drops on this layout, combined with some items that have been in my stash for years. Enjoy!

Recipe:
You're a Classic stamp set (CTMH)
Classic Car Show, Stripe Paint Job & Blast Soda Caps papers (Carta Bella)
Espresso, Sage & Sapphire cardstock (CTMH)
Prussian Blue & Mars Black fineliner pens (iBayam)
Silver gel pen (Sakura)
Hello Darlin' PML cards (CTMH)
Red Dot Essentials washi tape (Echo Park)
Autumn Red Nuvo Drops
Heart punch (EK Success)
Cricut Design Space: scalloped borders, banner, gears, title using Magneto font
Pattern: Dusty Attic Year of Sketches Week 39 - 2019 (from Facebook)

Challenges: A Cut Above Anything Goes with a die cut; Double Trouble Challenge #216 Recipe - used 3+ layers & 2 shapes (heart, gears) & 1 image (stamped car), plus included the optional twist of wheels or gears;  NBUS Challenge #86 My never before used stuff is all the patterned papers and the Nuvo Drops; Paper Rocks Scissors #16 - used scissors to fussy cut the stamped car; Unicorn Challenge Blog #120 Something New - the Carta Bella patterned papers and the Nuvo Drops.

Bri's Laser Island Party Layout

Love these colorful photos from my daughter's birthday party at Laser Island. This was unfortunately one of the places that didn't make it through the pandemic, so I'm glad we have some pictures to remember it and the fun events we enjoyed there.

Recipe:
Reasons to Smile papers (American Crafts)
Sunflower, Lagoon & Raspberry cardstock
Sunflower, Lagoon, Crystal Blue Pixie & Raspberry ink
Black marker
Reasons to Smile ephemera & Mini Puffy stickers (American Crafts)
Bold & Bright ephemera (American Crafts)
Reasons to Smile washi tape (American Crafts)
Reasons to Smile enamel dots (American Crafts)
Cricut Design Space: title using DTC Spring Break font
Pattern: EMS Sketch Challenges #109 & 118

Challenges: Colorful Options - Rainbow of colors; Heart's Quest Celebrations of Love #29 - Birthday; Paper Rocks Scissors #16 - used scissors to fussy cut the camera; The Outlawz Anything But a Card

Heritage House Memories Layout for LM #798

Hello, and happy Mother's Day to all the moms out there. Hopefully you get to take a break and relax today, either with or without your kids, (whichever sounds more restful to you)! Since it's a Sunday, there is a new challenge over at Lasting Memories. I just love being on the design team for this fun blog, and I hope you come check out the challenge and play along with a layout of your own. We are doing tic tac toe boards this month, so here is the second one. I chose to use all the squares! It sounds challenging, but it really wasn't. I even used some washi tape my son gave me for Christmas one year; it's really not my regular style but was perfect for the vintage look of this layout. Here's the board:

And here's my layout:

Recipe:
Wild Asparagus paper (MME)
Pine & Garnet cardstock
Pine, Garnet & Ballerina ink
Garnet marker
Pizzazz Irresistibles chipboard
Krafty Garden Essentials Rub-on transfers (49 & Market)
Vintage washi tape (Emmoolife)
Crisp Air enamel shapes
Cricut Art Philosophy cartridge: butterflies
Cricut Design Space: title using Quarter Note Font
Pattern: EMS Sketch Challenge #5

Challenges: A Cut Above Anything Goes with a die-cut; Cut It Up #355  Anything Goes with a die-cut and something with wings (I chose butterflies); One More Page - anything goes as long as it's a layout; Triple B - used butterflies and blooms.

Wedding Layout

For these photos from the wedding of friends from church, I decided not to try too hard to match her dress and just went with some pretty pink in the papers. Since I have lost touch with the couple and didn't have their permission to post information about them, I created a pocket behind the main photo for some hidden journaling with details about the ceremony.

And here is the journaling card pulled out a little:

Recipe (All CTMH unless noted):
Life Is Beautiful papers
Blush, Ponderosa Pine & White cardstock
Blush & Sage ink
Sap Green fineliner pen (iBayam)
Blush ribbon
Floral embellishments (The Paper Studio)
Yellow paper flowers (Recollections)
Green Fields enamel heart (Altenew)
3-D foam tape
Cricut Design Space: ACOT Large Circle Frame, title using Quarter Note font
Pattern: EMS Sketch Challenge #13

Challenges:  Love Those Pretty Papers Anything goes as long as you use lots of patterned paper; NBUS Challenge #86 My never before used stuff is the ACOT Circle Frame Cut file; Heart’s Quest Celebration of Love #29 Wedding; Triple B  Anything goes including a bird, a bloom, and/or a butterfly; Unicorn Challenge Blog #120 Something New (just purchased the ACOT Circle Frame cut file this week).

Take Your Daughter to Work Day Layout for LM #796

This month has flown by, and we're already at the last Sunday, which means the final Lasting Memories challenge for April is here. Today's challenge is to choose between THIS: use brand new, whole pieces of paper or THAT; use all scraps except the base. I decided to go with THAT, and pulled out some papers from an old kit. I did have one full piece that I used as the base, but the other piece and all my cardstock are scraps. Feel free to join us over at Lasting Memories to play along with this and any of the other challenges before the link-up closes on May 2nd!

Recipe:
You & Me stamp set
You & Me scrapbooking kit (patterned papers, chipboard)
Smoothie, Desert Sand, Chocolate & Colonial White cardstock
Smoothie, Desert Sand, Chocolate & Creme Brulee ink
Sienna fineliner pen (iBayam)
Brown Ribbon (Michaels)
Raffia (recycled from a gift)
Floral embellishments (The Paper Studio)
Yellow paper flowers (Recollections)
Cricut Design Space: title using Wall Decor & More, Simply Sweet & Thick fonts
Pattern: scraplift from Scrapbook.com
Challenges: Heart’s Quest Challenge Blog #84 Anything with a heart goes; Little Red Wagon #855 Happy Earth Day - used recycled raffia off of a gift; Love Those Pretty Papers - Anything goes with lots of patterned paper + optional twist of spring flowers; Neglected Stuff Challenges - the You & Me kit I used has been gathering dust for years! Triple B - used 8 blossoms, and even managed to get some yellow ones on here.

On the South Bank of the Thames Layout for LM #794

Happy Sunday, everyone, and for those of you in the northern hemisphere, I hope you are enjoying the spring weather. It's a little rainy here in Southern California, but it makes a nice change from the high temperatures of the past week. It's reveal day over at Lasting Memories, and I am hosting the THIS OR THAT challenges this month. I decided to go with the THAT option today: create a title using die-cuts and/or stamps. (The other option was to use alphabet stickers). I love the versatility of die-cuts - any size you need - and the limitless color options of both die-cuts and stamps, plus you never run out of that one letter you seem to need, which has been my experience with stickers! Hope you decide to hop on over to the blog and share your layout using either stickers or die-cut/stamps in your title.

Recipe:
Trinity Alphabet stamp set
Avonlea and Sparkle & Shine papers
Mint, Juniper & Peacock cardstock
White Daisy textured cardstock
Juniper & Peacock ink
Juniper marker
Petticoats & Pinstripes ephemera (Echo Park)
Gazebo Titles Great Length stickers (CM)
Antique Travel stickers (PSX)
London sticker (Frances Meyer)
Cool Summer Nights enamel dots (Altenew)
Cricut Design Space: title using Medina Script
Pattern: EMS Sketch Challenge #73

Challenges: Love Those Pretty Papers - anything goes with lots of patterned paper; Neglected Stuff Challenges - mine is the patterned papers and the stickers; One More Page - anything goes as long as it’s a scrapbook page; The Outlawz Anything But a Card; Paper Rocks Scissors #15 - used scissors to trim the edges of my punched circles where they were a little ragged.

Science Camp {Elliot} Layout

I wasn't feeling the mojo to finish up my son's elementary school album last week before he turned 21, but I got going today and completed another double page spread, so at least I am making progress! Even though this was over a decade ago, I remember very clearly how my son wasn't sure about science camp because it meant sleeping away from home, but he ended up enjoying it a lot thanks to his friends. I gave him our digital camera to take some pictures, and these are what he came home with - LOL.

Recipe:
Ice Blue Ribbon Plaid paper (MM)
Field Trip journaling papers (American Crafts)
Scarlet & White Daisy cardstock
Black marker
Field Trip ephemera (American Crafts)
White baker’s twine
Washi tape (Recollections)
DE Quotes chipboard
Mod Great Lengths sticker (CM)
Indian Summer Tags & Tabs die-cuts (Pretty Little Studio)
Book Fair Bits & Pieces ephemera (Simple Stories)
All Aflutter Shape Sprinkles (Doodlebug)
White Sparkle enamel dots (Eyelet Outlet)
Cricut Design Space: title - used Artistry and Amertha fonts, welded and with an added offset
Challenges: NBUS #84 - my never before used schtuff is the happy and date die-cuts; The Outlawz Anything But a Card; Paper Rocks Scissors #14 - used scissors to cut the fishtail banners from washi tape; Pick 3 Challenges #3 - used text, die-cuts & wings.

Lovely Ladies Layout

I always seem to end the month with a few challenges I am rushing to complete, so here is a layout for the 30 Prompts challenge over at A Cherry on Top - a favorite memory! Knowing these wonderful ladies was a true blessing, and even though I am not in contact with most of them on a regular basis, it is always a special time when we get back together.

Recipe:
Checklist stamp set
Sarita papers
Goldrush, Lagoon, Gypsy, Espresso & Colonial White cardstock
Goldrush, Lagoon, Gypsy & Outdoor Demin ink
Gypsy & Outdoor Denim markers
Shinhan Touch Twin markers
My Happy Place, Falling for You & Love This Shape Sprinkles (Doodlebug Designs)
Cricut Design Space: sombrero
Cricut Simply Sweet cartridge: title
Pattern: EMS Sketch Challenge #127

Challenges: Heart's Quest Challenge Blog #83 - used orange hearts; The Crafter's Cafe #327 - For the Girls

Walk Through the American Revolution Layout

My kids' elementary school does some pretty amazing history programs, including Walk Through the American Revolution, where each 5th grader dresses up as a historical figure from the period, and they work together with a facilitator to tell the story of the Revolution. My son got to be General Cornwallis, and he had to memorize some lines (not his strong suit) and answer some questions. He did a good job, and the whole presentation was really enjoyable to watch.

I was going to journal directly on my cardstock on the right hand page, but then I decided to create a replica of my son's coat using my Cricut and needed somewhere to put it, so I added a journaling card that will flip up to reveal the journaling on the back. Here's the journaling:

And here's a close-up of the coat, of which I am a teeny bit proud!

Recipe:
A Typeface stamp set
Celebrating Freedom paper (BoBunny)
The Fourth of July papers & stickers (Carta Bella)
Ruby, Almond, Mink & Black cardstock
Patterned vellum (from my stash, source unknown)
Sapphire ink
Prussian Blue fineliner pen (iBayam)
Gold metallic marker (Staedtler)
Hello Darlin' PML card
Tag Types adhesive tag (Sticko)
Blue Adornaments fiber (EK Success)
Tim Holtz Field Notes ephemera (Idea-ology)
Vicki Boutin Old Soul ephemera (American Crafts)
Halloween Mix epoxy stars (Bella Blvd)
Red Glitter Gems
Lumberjack Plaid distress spritz (Ranger)
Cricut Design Space: title using Quarter Note font, General Cornwallis coat (put together using coat and waistcoat images, then modified to look historic)
Pattern: EMS Sketch Challenge #113

Challenges: Little Red Wagon #847 L Is For Leftovers - I used some long scraps of paper plus the enamel stars are the final bits of a pack; Neglected Stuff  Challenge- the vellum, safety pin, and metal rimmed tag.

Fun & Games Layout

My old church used to have occasional game nights, so my hubby snapped a few photos at one of them. The level of expertise varied a lot from person to person, but we always had a great time! February seems to be hidden journaling month, because this is my third layout with hidden journaling. This time the top photo lifts up to reveal more photos and the journaling.

Here's the journaling spot:

Recipe:
Let's Stay Home & Canvas Art Workshop stamp sets
Vicki Boutin Mixed Media Stamps - Circles (American Crafts)
Magnolia & Wild Asparagus papers (MME)
Mocha, Crystal Blue, Creme Brulee & Black cardstock
Mocha, Crystal Blue & Creme Brulee ink
Burnt Sienna fineliner pen (iBayam)
Vicki Boutin Old Soul & Bold + Bright ephemera (American Crafts)
Summer Afternoon enamel dots (Altenew)
Lagoon washi tape
Brown grosgrain ribbon (Michaels)
Cricut Design Space: title, outline, title using Art Philosophy, BFC Night Kiss, Quarter Note, Wall Decor and More, Simply Sweet Blocked, Amertha & Artiste fonts
Pattern: EMS Sketch Challenge #108

Challenges: A Cut Above Anything goes with a die-cut; The Outlawz Anything But a Card Anything goes; Creative Fingers Challenge Blog #316 Anything goes; Love Those Pretty Papers Anything goes with  lots of patterned paper.

Come Fly With Me Layout

Today I scrapped some photos of kite day for my second kiddo's school album. I guess it was too long ago (2016) since he couldn't remember the name of his book buddy - oops. I probably need to finish this album this year, since it only goes up to 5th grade and he is almost 21 now!

Recipe:
Route 66 & Superhero papers
Almond, Cranberry & Moonstruck cardstock
Cranberry & Moonstruck ink
Prussian Blue fineliner pen (iBayam)
Route 66 sticker
Star Attraction & Top Dog Shape Spinkles (Doodlebug Designs)
Moonstruck & Lilac Mist embroidery floss
Chevron embossing folder
Cricut Art Philosophy cartridge: banners
Cricut Artistry cartridge: kite
Cricut Design Space: title using BFC Night Kiss & Medina Script fonts
Pattern: EMS Sketch Challenge #94

Challenges:  Can You Handle the Pressure? used a chevron embossing folder; Crafter’s Café #326 Always anything goes including optional twist: one for the boys; Love Those Pretty Papers Anything goes using lots of patterned paper. with optional twist: polka dots; Paper Rocks Scissors #13 Anything goes, used scissors to trim embroidery floss.

14 Layout

For his 14th birthday, my son just wanted to go video gaming with four friends, so I only have a couple of photos of the event, but it made a nice change from the 200 photos we took at my other kiddo's birthday party! I'm still taking photos of my layouts because I don't have a new scanner yet, so that's why half of the layout looks a lot darker than the other. I'm sure there's a technique to photographing layouts, but I haven't figured it out yet.

UPDATE:

The file folder opens up to display a journaling spot. I haven't written my journaling yet because my son needs to give me more information about his memories of the event, but I would probably have to cover up all the names anyways, so I decided to go ahead and show what it looks like with just the blank card. I also included a embossed piece of cardstock that I sanded so the words show up better; haven't tried that in a while, but I like how it turned out.

Recipe:
Vicki Boutin Mixed Media patterned paper (American Crafts)
Glacier & Lagoon cardstock
Glacier ink
Vicki Boutin Old Soul ephemera & stickers (American Crafts)
Birdsong Ephemera Bits (49 and Market)
Washi tape (Recollections)
Happy Birthday embossing folder (Cuttlebug)
Cricut Design Space: file folder
Pattern: scraplift from Lisa at Scrapbook.com
Challenges: Heart's Quest Celebration of Love #2 BEWAS themes - birthday; Can You Handle the Pressure? Anything goes with an embossing folder - I used a birthday themed one; NBUS Challenge #83 - my never before used schtuff is the washi tape; Crafter’s Café Anything goes with optional twist: one for the boys; Little Red Wagon #844 Picturing Love - I couldn't resist adding this layout to the challenge since my son not only invited his current girlfriend to his birthday celebration, but also the girl he knew was interested in him and whom he subsequently ended up dating!

One True Love Layout

My hubby and I seldom go out to dinner on Valentine's Day because the restaurants are crowded and the service is usually very slow. Instead, we wait a day or two and then go out to celebrate, as we did in these photos. For some reason, the photo my hubby took of me had lots of issues with focus, but it's the only one I had of me from that evening, so I decided to try to rescue it using AI. It's still not perfect, but much better than the original. Glad AI is useful for something other than kids plagiarizing essays. LOL! I created the leaf paper on the left using stamps and a stencil, something I rarely do, but I like the result here.

Recipe:
Something Splendid & Background Elements stamp sets
Vicki Boutin Mixed Media patterned paper (American Crafts)
Dusty Rose Sunflower paper (Keeping Memories Alive)
Mini Powder Curtain paper (Chatterbox)
Burgundy floral paper (SU)
Sangria, Black & White Daisy cardstock
Pomegranate, Blush, Wisteria & Bamboo ink
Versamark ink (Tsukineko, Inc.)
Gold embossing powder
Dot Fade stencil (Stampers Anonymous)
To Go Sentiments rub-on (K & Company)
Heart brads (from my stash, source unknown)
Paper crimper (Fiskars)
Cricut Design Space: Love, heart
Pattern: Sketches in Thyme #694 from Facebook

Challenges: Cut it Up #348 My Heart - I used Design Space to cut the word love that has a heart in it; Heart's Quest Challenge Blog #82 Gold Hearts; Krafty Chicks #805 Anything Goes with embossing - I wet embossed the word love in my title using a stamp, Versamark ink, and gold powder; Shopping Our Stash #566 Love Me Do - perfect for my Valentine's layout; Pick 3 Challenge #1 - used tree (stamped leaves and there is also a palm tree at the edge of the bottom photo) + texture (crimped paper) + stencil (dots on leaf paper)

Kimberly Crest Layout

I have been struggling with lots of pain from an infected tooth that resulted in me needing a root canal, and so I haven't been really with it the last week, but I finally finished the layout that's been on my desk for several days. It's a continuation of the weekend getaway my hubby and I took for our anniversary in 2019. We love historic homes, so it was a treat to visit Kimberly Crest, a California state landmark in Redlands. We weren't permitted to take photos inside the house, but the outside was magnificent, as you can see from the photos we were allowed to take. I pulled out some lovely papers from a MAMBI wedding collection someone had given me, not my usual style but perfect for these photos. Does anyone else have the experience of being the recipient of scrapbooking supplies that someone else doesn't want, but assumes, since you are a scrapbooker, that you will instantly have a use for? LOL! I'm not sure when I will use the rest of this collection, but was glad to have the papers for this layout.

Recipe:
Stitched Journaling Panel stamp (Autumn Leaves)
Bonnie Belle Wedding papers (MAMBI)
White Daisy cardstock
Peacock ink
Light Grey fineliner pen (iBayam)
Fancy Cuts Botanicals
Doilies (from my stash, source unknown)
Vintage washi tape (Emmoolife)
Acrylic hearts
Field Notes ephemera pack (Tim Holtz)
Dress It Up buttons (Jesse James & Co)
Simply White Nuvo Drops
Cricut Design Space: title using Austin Hearts font
Pattern: EMS Sketch Challenge #70

Challenges: Heart's Quest Challenge Blog #81 white hearts; Love Those Pretty Papers; NBUS - my never-before-used-schtuff is the butterflies from a new ephemera pack; Paper Rocks Scissors #12 - used scissors to trim excess off doilies and off flower die-cuts after I punched them out of the backing; Triple B - included blooms and butterflies.

New Beginnings Layout for Lasting Memories #780

This month over at Lasting Memories, Design Team Member Wendy is encouraging us to use some sketches she picked out, and I was so happy to have the perfect photo for this first sketch! Well, I did have to rotate the sketch, so almost perfect - LOL. I used some old stuff from my stash in addition to a couple of newer items to celebrate the start of a new year. Wendy has three more great sketches in store for us to use this month, so please click on the link above to join in the fun and share your layout with us before January 31st. Here's my layout:

And here's the sketch:

Recipe:
Make It Count stamp set
Slice of Life paper (American Crafts)
Modern Christmas paper (SU)
Dutch Blue, Raspberry, Toffee, Black & White Daisy cardstock
Dutch Blue ink
Black marker
Confetti stickers (Mrs. Grossmans)
Dot stickers (CM)
Reasons to Smile ephemera (American Crafts)
Raspberry baker's twine
Washi tape (Recollections)
Flower trim (Daiso)
Ebony Black Nuvo Drops
Frayed Burlap Distress Spritz (Ranger)
Word Search embossing folder
Cricut Art Philosophy cartridge: tag
Cricut Artiste cartridge: clock hands
Cricut Design Space: arrows
Challenges: Can You Handle the Pressure? - Anything goes with an embossing folder and optional twist of winter blues (added some pops of blue); Challenge YOUrself #144 - anything goes with a picture of yourself; Cut It Up #346 Anything goes with a die-cut - I kinda went wild with the die-cuts on this one!; Inkspirational #358 Shine/Shiny AND Simon Says Stamp Monday Challenge - Sparkle and Shine - I dug out some gold and silver confetti stickers from my stash, plus added a glitter heart and star; NBUS #82- my never-before used schtuff is the flower trim.