Cousins Layout

My kids don't get to see their out-of-state cousins very often, so I loved scrapping these photos of this special day we spent together. If I were more technically savvy, I would add the video of the two youngest kids doing the Floss (super popular in 2019), but you will just have to imagine it! I used some really old cousins-themed paper on the background and also cut the title from a section that was covered by photos.

I popped up the top photo so I could include a pocket card with my hidden journaling.

Recipe:
Punny Pals & Notice the Details stamp sets
Vicki Boutin Mixed Media patterned paper (American Crafts)
Cousins patterned paper (It Takes Two)
Ladybug Picnic paper (source unknown, used a scrap with the manufacturer cut off)
Cranberry & Black cardstock
Cranberry, Grey Wool & Black ink
Black marker
Gold & Silver metallic pens (Staedtler)
ShinHan Touch Twin markers
Crimson watercolor paint (Artist's Loft)
Hello Darlin' PML card
Acrylic hearts
Cranberry embroidery floss
Geometric washi tape (Recollections)
Lumberjack Plaid Distress Spritz (Ranger)
Ebony Black Nuvo Drops
3-D foam tape
Cricut Art Philosophy cartridge: circle tab
Cricut Artbooking cartridge: ticket
Cricut Artiste cartridge: filmstrip
Pattern: EMS Sketch Challenge #66

Challenges: Cut It Up #349 This makes me happy + die-cuts (cousins spending time together makes me happy; Heart’s Quest Challenge Blog #82 Anything with a heart goes; Little Red Wagon #845 I'm seeing Red - used red as my accent color; Neglected Stuff Challenge - the cousins paper has been in my stash so long I can't even remember where I got it, but I finally used most of one of the two full sheets I purchased; Time Out Challenges #306- I chose red, hearts and sparkle (the red distress spritz sparkles when you move the paper).

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

Joy's 8th Birthday Layout

This was an awesome birthday party that my kids loved, so it was fun to scrapbook it! I used a mix of old supplies (like the KI Memories floral paper) and new products (like the horse stamp).

Recipe:
From the Funny Farm, Punny Pals, Friendship Alphabet Small, Just a Number & Number Solos 8 stamp sets
Colorful Kit papers (KI Memories)
Toffee, Almond, Bluebird, Bubblegum, Flamingo, Pear & White Daisy cardstock
Toffee, Pear, Pixie & Black ink
Fineliner pen (iBayam)
ShinHan Touch Twin markers
Color Kaleidoscope sticker (American Crafts)
Color-Ready Kraft Borders
Raffia (from my stash, source unknown)
3-D foam tape
Mini heart punch (EK Success)
Cricut Art Philosophy & Artbooking cartridges: hearts
Pattern: EMS Sketch Challenge #90

Challenges: Use Your Stuff #477 Numbers; Time Out Challenges #232 Birthday

Joy of Sets Challenge #18 + May Memories Layout

Joy of Sets has a new challenge up today, so put on your thinking caps and pull out your supplies and let's get crafting! There are lots of fun combos this month, and you can choose any row across, down, or diagonal. Here's my layout, with nature, rainbow, and fussy-cut (I stamped and cut out the little bear).

And here's the Board:

Recipe:
Punny Pals stamp set
Oh Happy Day papers (Simple Stories)
Pixie, Saddle, Black & White Daisy cardstock
Black ink
Black marker
White gel pen
Oh Happy Day Bits & Pieces ephemera (Simple Stories)
Oh Happy Day cardstock stickers (Simple Stories)
Petticoats & Pinstripe enamel dots (Echo Park)
Cricut Simply Sweet cartridge: title
Cricut Artistry cartridge: pink flowers
Pattern: scraplift form the gallery at Scrapbook.com
Challenges: 2 Crafty Critter Crazies #39 (anything goes with a critter - mine are the stamped and the photographed bears)