The First Day of Christmas Layout

For these photos from Christmas morning 2015, I chose to use one of my older sketches and mirrored it for the left and right hand pages. I also decided to use two pocket cards in place of the circle photos on the left hand page, and I placed my journaling on another pocket card that will go on the pocket page that fits between the two sides of the layout.

Recipe:
Pear & Partridge, Tiny Typewriter Alphabet & Felicity Alphabet stamp sets
Pear & Partridge and White Pines papers
Desert Sand & White Daisy cardstock
Desert Sand, Cranberry, New England Ivy & Versamark ink
White embossing powder
Pear & Partridge PML cards
White pearls
Licorice Opaques pearls
Cranberry grosgrain ribbon
Cricut Art Philosophy cartridge: scalloped border
Pattern: EMS Sketch Challenge #80

Challenges: Heart 2 Heart Challenges A Few of My Favorite Things (patterned paper, ribbon, die-cuts, stamping and lots of photos); Festive Friday Challenge #124 (Partridge, Christmas, Red & Heat Embossing)

Concert at the Forum Layout

At this concert we attended at the Forum, we were not able to take any photos inside of the bands, so this  single photo is all we have to remind ourselves of our experience. Fortunately, it came out nice and clear, and you can see the famous arches and red stripes on the Forum, so it's all good! 

Recipe:
Felicity Alphabet stamp set
Fall 2019 & March/April 2021 Mix In papers
Peacock, Pomegranate & Kraft cardstock
Peacock, Juniper & Pomegranate ink
Black marker
Cork Color-Ready Alphabet stickers
Fancy Cuts Botanicals die-cuts
Craft buttons
Simple Stitches embroidery floss (Making Memories)
Dymo black label tape
3-D foam tape
CTMH Stripes embossing folder
Pattern: Sketch-N-Scrap #248

Challenges: Double Trouble #111 Let's Brown Bag It (Thing 1 = use kraft paper + Thing 2 = play along with Crafter's Cafe #285 Spots and/or Stripes + Thing 3 = use spots and/or stripes - I used both); Inspiration Station #30 Inspired by a flower shop (I probably would not have played along with this challenge on this layout, except the red brick of the shop reminded me of the red in the photo I was scrapping, so that inspired me to add flowers to my layout!)

Tristan's Happy-ish Birthday Layout

My eldest son's birth family has welcomed us into their family with open arms, so we are privileged to celebrate birthdays and other holidays with them. This layout is extra special because it includes two photos of my son with his half brother, the birthday boy. Love seeing them together! I also was able to use my brand new paper pack Party Time from CTMH. I love that it has boy theme/colors on one side and girl theme/colors on the other so I can coordinate with multiple events using the same paper pack.

Recipe:
Stacy's Hand, Felicity & Limited Edition stamp sets
Party Time papers & stickers
Lagoon, Sapphire & White Daisy cardstock
Sunny Yellow, Glacier, Lagoon, Sapphire & Green Apple ink
Lagoon & Clover Meadow markers
Stars & Stripes Shape Sprinkles (Doodlebug Designs)
Pattern: Scraplift from Scrapbook.com
Challenges: Heart 2 Heart Challenges Party Time;  Challenge YOUrself #84 Anything Goes + include picture of yourself (the photo of me holding the ticket is one of my favorites from recent years so I was happy to include it!); Crafting Happiness #76 Anything Goes

EMS Sketch Challenge 85 + Engine Court Layout

I meant to get this sketch posted last week, but, well, life! Anyway, here is a new sketch featuring a mixture of photo sizes. As you can see, it also lends itself to housing a panoramic picture if you so desire. I made a few modifications to make it work for my photos, and you are welcome to do the same. Don't forget to post a link in the comments section to your completed layout if you use the sketch. I love seeing what others do with my sketches!

The Sketch:

My Layout:

Recipe:
Glamour Uppercase, Glamour Lowercase, Pen Pal Alphabet & Felicity Alphabet stamp sets
Pet Shop papers (KI Memories)
Pewter & White Daisy cardstock
Sky, Goldrush, Bamboo, Chocolate & Whisper ink
Kraft Color-Ready Borders
Chocolate brads
Silver washi tape
Color Kaleidoscope sticker book (American Crafts)
Cricut You Are Here cartridge: castle
Cricut Design Space: journaling shape using an imported file and the print and cut function
Challenges: Scrap With Stacy's February Tic-Tac-Toe board (I used the column with brads, washi, and 5 or more patterned papers); Lasting Memories #484 Stamps (stamped the title and subtitle and the flourishes)

Base Court Layout

We took tons of pictures at Hampton Court, so I decided to scrapbook a selection of them traditionally while placing the coordinating photos in photo storage pages, thus saving me lots of time! Here are a few of the base court, the first courtyard you enter after proceeding through the main gateway. I love how the Clementine papers I used pick up the beautiful tones of the buildings and also provide some contrasts so the photos stand out against them.

Recipe:
Live Inspired, Felicity Alphabet & Spot On Backgrounds stamp sets
Clementine Level 2 papers
Creme Brulee & Cashmere cardstock
Creme Brulee, Cashmere, Saddle, Twilight & Sorbet ink
Bronze Shimmer trim
Blue Enamel &Glitter Dots
3-D foam tape
Pattern: Sketch-n-Scrap #142