Sharing A Teacher Gift

If you're here for the giveaway, please see this post! :)

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Hello there friends!!  I've got a new layout to share with you today that I created for a teacher gift...

Supplies: Authentique Fresh Collection - Clean, Pure, Crisp; Tim Holtz Distress Ink - Pumice Stone, Fired Brick; Ali Edwards Stamps - Kids Are Cool; AC/Dear Lizzy Neapolitan Date Roller Stamp; Fiskars Round & Round Punches; Fiskars Twinkle Twinkle Punches; Stampin' Up! Three Heart Punch; My Mind's Eye Nostalgia Brads; Basic Grey Button; Twine; sf Eleanor Font

We framed it and gave it to them at the Christmas party and they absolutely LOVED it!  There's nothing like seeing a teacher's face light up with joy because of something you've done for them, and these ladies are so special to our family, so I'm glad I was able to show them a little of that. :)

I hope you're having a great Saturday!  See you soon...

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I'm entering this layout in the following challenges...

Artful Delight - Sketch

Simon Says Stamp - Gift-spiration

Sketches In Thyme #97 & Giveaway!!!

Goooooooooooood morning everyone!!  It's time for me to share the newest Sketches In Thyme sketch with you, and if you stick around until the end of my post, there's a giveaway!  This one is a two pager and I took inspiration from the left side for my page about three little fishies...

 

Supplies: Echo Park Splash collection - Journaling, Fish, Mini Stripes, Sunshine; Tim Holtz Distress Inks - Walnut Stain, Scattered Straw; Ali Edwards Stamps - Kids Are Cool; Paper Smooches Stamps - Good Gab; Heidi Swapp Roller Date Stamp; Fiskars Twinkle Twinkle Punch; EK Success Swiss Cheese Edger Punch; Basic Grey Button; Twine; Just The Way You Are Font

 

How adorable is that? ;) If you can believe it, this photo is from 2008!  My girls were super excited to visit their Aunt Amy that day because she surprised them and their cousin Kasey with a pop-up pool in the backyard!  They all love to be in the water, so everyone was super happy about it and stayed in there pretty much all Summer long, lol...

 

So what do you think of the sketch?  If it inspires you to create something, we'd love to see it!  You have until the end of the month to link up your project inspired by any of this month's sketches over at the Sketches In Thyme blog, and if you do you'll be in the running for a great prize!  So what are you waiting for?  Go get creative! :)

 

Ohhhhh wait a minute, I did say something about a giveaway didn't I? ;) Ok, well if you have a few minutes to spare before getting those creative juices get flowing, I've got one for you!!  Today is my 35th birthday (yes, I am a woman and did say that out loud, LOL!) and I'd like to give YOU a chance to win a present!  Check out this assortment of goodies...

 

 

It includes the following items: Martha Stewart Heart And Flower Stamp Set, My Mind's Eye Mabel 6x6 Paper Pad, Making Memories Noteworthy Tara Glitter Stickers, American Crafts This To That Foam Tabs, K&Company Paper Ribbon, (2) Rolls American Crafts Ribbon, (2) Fantastix

 

How fun is that??  All you have to do to enter is leave me a comment letting me know what the best birthday present you ever received was (mine was my oldest daughter who was born 6 days before my birthday!), and your email address so that I can reach you if you're the winner.  Also please note this giveaway is only open to the USA because of shipping costs.  The giveaway will remain open until next YEAR, hahahaha! :) I'll choose the lucky person on the 3rd of January, 2013.  Good luck and thanks for stopping by!

 

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Paper Smooches Sparks - Cool Shades

Scrapbook Circle - Non-Holiday Layout

Scraptastic Club - Color Inspiration
Paper Issues - Sweet Days Of Summer

Scrap It Girl December Challenge

Goooooooood morning my friends!!  Wow, can you believe it's already December??  That's totally crazy right?  I feel like November flew right by, lol. ;) Anyway, a new month means a new challenge over at Scrap It Girl!  This month we want to see you use a clock in some way on a project...

Supplies: BoBunny Mama-Razzi Collection - Tabloid, Dot, Mama-Razzi; Tim Holtz Distress Ink - Walnut Stain; Ali Edwards Stamps - Simple Joy; Cuttlebug; Quickutz Heart & Arrow Die; Stampin' Up Heart Punch; Fiskars Twinkle Twinkle Punch; Fiskars Nice Tri Punch; Amy Tangerine Thickers - Woodgrain Muse; Recollections Washi Tape; Remington Noiseless Font

When I saw the challenge, I got all excited because I instantly knew what picture and papers I wanted to use, and I knew I had a flair button and a brad with clocks on them...and then I couldn't find either, LOL.  Don't you love it when that happens?? ;) Thankfully I came across this awesome Washi tape that has clocks on it that worked perfectly for my layout.  The clock theme just fits because this is a very special moment in time that I never want to forget and one I'm very thankful that I captured.  I snapped this shot of my hubby dancing with our daughter at my cousin's wedding and I've wanted to scrap it for such a loooong time.  I think I was struggling with what to say about it in the journaling, but this challenge got my gears spinning and it all worked out!  Now I loooove the page. :)

So what do you think of the challenge?  Have something in mind?  If so, we'd love for you to play along!!  Make sure to link up your project at the Scrap It Girl blog by the end of the month and you'll have a chancce to win a fun prize!  Good luck and thanks for popping in for a visit today!

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I'm entering this layout in the following challenges...
Simon Says Stamp - Anything Goes
Creative Scrappers - Sketch #235
Scrapbook Circle - Quote Inspiration
Simon Says Stamp - A Project With Heart
ScrapFIT - Thankful

Sketches In Thyme #94

Good morning everyone!  I hope you all had an amazing Thanksgiving with your friends and families. :) I have a new sketch from Sketches In Thyme to share with you today!  It's another awesome two pager...

Supplies: October Afternoon Woodland Park Collection - Bunny Tail Trail, Huckleberry Hill, Old Mill Bridges; Tim Holtz Distress Ink - Walnut Stain; Studio Calico Mister Huey - Clay, Taxi, Heirloom Blue; Heidi Swapp Roller Date Stamp; EK Success Embossed Curve Border Punch; Fiskars Circle Punches; My Mind's Eye The Sweetest Things Brads; AC/Dear Lizzy Berry Thickers; sf Eleanor Font

Isn't it great??  I really love two page sketches because since I mostly do one pagers, it's like I get two sketches in one!  I used the right side of this sketch as inspiration for my page and I really like how it turned out.  This is a very special picture of my mother-in-law Arlene, with her dearest friend Polly.  Polly recently passed away and it was very hard on Arlene, so I wanted to do something to help her remember the happy times they had together.  I'm planning on framing it as a Christmas gift for her and I hope she loves it.

So, what are your thoughts on the sketch?  If you're inspired and create something with it, make sure you link it up at the Sketches In Thyme blog by the 30th and you'll be entered to win a yummy prize!  Plus all the DT gals will come and leave you some love. ;) Thanks for stopping by today!!

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I'm entering this layout in the following challenges...

Unique Crafters - Girly

Scraptastic Club - Color Inspiration

MMD Sketch #28

Hello again!  I've got a second post for you today so that I can share the latest sketch from Miracles Momma Designs with you. :) This one is SO much fun!!!  When I saw it, I knew I wanted to use happy colors for my page...

Supplies: Studio Calico Heyday Collection - Playful, Dew, Upbeat, Tangerines, Silly; Tim Holtz Distress Ink - Walnut Stain; Studio Calico Cut It Out Class Stamp Set; Ali Edwards Stamps - Favorite Memories; AC/Amy Tangerine Thickers - Woodgrain Muse; Stampin' Up! Butterfly Punch; EK Success Photo Corner Punch; Rough Typewriter Font

Isn't that awesome?!?  Now those of you who have been following my blog for a while may recognize those pictures from a Mother's Day lunch this year...since this is the FOURTH time I've scrapped them, lol!!  I'm pretty sure I'm done though since I've now created a layout using them for myself, my mom, and both of my sisters.  I love that they all wanted a layout about this special day though and I was happy to make them. :)

So how do YOU like the sketch??  If you love it like I do and get creative using it, I'd love to check it out!  Also, be sure to pop over to Heather's blog and see what the other talented ladies on the DT created with it...you'll be inspired for sure!  Thanks for popping by today, and if this is your first visit, be sure to check out my earlier post about the newest Sketches In Thyme sketch...

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I'm entering this layout in the following challenges...
Scrapping Everyday Miracles - Family
Flutter By Wednesdays - Thankful/Butterfly
Two Peas - Color Inspiration

Sketches In Thyme #93

Good morning everyone!!  It's time for me to share the newest sketch with you from Sketches In Thyme!  I absolutely adore the look of this sketch and I'm totally loooooving the way my page turned out to be...

Supplies: Crate Paper Paper Heart Collection - Petals, Define, Cupid, Delivery; Tim Holtz Distress Ink - Walnut Stain; Tim Holtz Distress Marker - Walnut Stain; Studio Calico Mister Huey - Pretty Pink; Studio Calico Stamps - Circles From The Brownie Kit; American Crafts/Amy Tangerine Stamps - Hey There; Ali Edwards Stamps - Life In Pictures, Love Ali, Adored; Fiskars Circle Punches; EK Success Photo Corner Punch

Seriously how awesome is that??  I had this wonderful picture of my daughter and niece going on a walk together and it worked perfectly here.  Instead of using hexagons, I used an arrangement of circles on my page along with a FABULOUS new stamp set from Studio Calico and it all came together so awesomely!  I can't keep looking at it. ;)

So how do you like the sketch??  If you love it like I do, you should go get creative with it and then link up your page to be entered to win a prize!  You have until 11/30, so still plenty of time.  Have fun with it and thanks for stopping by for a visit!  Oh and if you're around in just a little while, I'll be sharing my newest layout for Miracles Momma Designs...

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I'm entering this layout in the following challenges...
Unique Crafters - Girly
The ScrapRoom - Scraps/Shape

Scrap It Girl November Challenge

Hello friends!  I'm sorry I'm a little late sharing the November challenge from Scrap It Girl with you, but let me do it now. ;) It's super easy and perfect for this time of year...

Supplies: Authentique Festive Collection - Merry; Bazzill Cardstock - Palo Verde; Tim Holtz Distress Ink - Walnut Stain; Unity Stamp - Peace/Love/Joy Itty Bitty; iRock; iRock Clear Gems; Twine

For November we want you to use a tree on your project!  It can be any kind of tree...stamped, die cut, in a photo, hand drawn, painted, etc, etc...anything you can think of on any kind of project. :) You have until the last day of the month to get linked up, and you can enter two different projects.  Pretty sweet huh?  Check out the rockin' prize full of goodies that you'll be entered to win if you play along...

 It's amazing!  So if you feel inspired by the challenge, go get creative with those trees!  I can't wait to see the awesome projects you'll all be making. ;) Thanks for stopping by!

Sketches In Thyme #91

Good morning!!  It's time for me to share a new sketch with you from Sketches In Thyme!  It's a really great 2 pager which can easily be used to make single page layouts also...
 

 

 

Supplies: Echo Park Playground Collection - Jump Rope, Heads Up Seven Up, Red Rover; Tim Holtz Distress Ink - Peeled Paint; Tim Holtz Distress Marker - Walnut Stain; Studio Calico Mister Huey - Taxi, Pretty Pink; Stamin' Up! Triple Heart Punch; Fiskars Circle Punch; American Crafts Rainboots Thickers - Daisy; Jillibean Soup Corrugated Flower

Isn't that fun?  I had these 2 great pics of my girls when they got new bikes that worked perfectly for the left side of the sketch.  I'm loving how it all came together!

How about you?  If you like the sketch and get creative with it, we'd love to see what you make!  You can link it up over at the Sketches In Thyme blog before 10/31 and have a chance to be a guest designer with us in December!!  Pretty exciting right?  I can't wait to see all the amazing entries! ;) Thanks for popping by for a visit!

MMD Sketch #25

Hello there my friends!! I'm really sorry that it's been such a long time since you've heard from me but I promise it's for a good reason...we bought a house!  We closed on the 17th of last month and have spent the last 3 weeks getting everything packed up and moved.  It's been CRAZY.  We're finally starting to get everything in it's place though and it feels absolutely amazing!  We couldn't be any happier. :)

Sooooooo I totally missed sharing the last sketch from Miracles Momma Designs with you.  I'm sure you won't mind it being a little late though because this one ROCKS!

Supplies: Studio Calico Sunny Side Up Paper; American Crafts Shoreline Collection - Vera; October Afternoon Woodland Park Collection - Blue Sky, Gooseberry Falls; Tim Holtz Distress Ink - Walnut Stain; Tim Holtz Distress Marker - Walnut Stain; Studio Calico Mister Huey - Estate Green, Custard, Calico White, Pretty Pink; AC/Dear Lizzy Neapolitan Roller Date Stamp; EK Success Embossed Curve Border Punch; Fiskars/Jenni Bowlin Tab Punch; Fiskars Flit On By Butterfly Punch; Basic Grey Konnichiwa Chipboard Alphas; Basic Grey Button

I am SO in love with the way this layout came together. I took these awesome pictures of my girls with my niece before and after an egg hunt at my mom's house this year and they worked perfectly with the sketch when I turned it sideways. I also got to play with Studio Calico's Summer of '69 kit which I recently won and had so much fun!

So what do you think of the sketch? Do you love it too? If you do and you create something with it, we'd love to see! You can link us up over at the Miracles Momma Designs blog and we'll pop by for a visit and leave you some love. ;) Thank YOU for popping by to see me today!

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ScrapFIT - Buttons

MMD Sketch #24

I've got a new sketch from Miracles Momma Designs to share with you this morning! It's an awesome 2 pager and as you can see from my layout, it can work great for 1 pagers too...

Supplies: Echo Park A Walk In The Park Collection - Mother Nature, Tree Tops, Element Cards; Tim Holtz Distress Ink - Walnut Stain; Fiskars Flit On By Butterfly Punch; Pink Paislee Cushies - Meringue; Autumn Leaves Button; Just The Way You Are Font

I love that this sketch gives you so many places to use pictures, yet still gives you tons of journaling room. I used the left side as inspiration to make this Easter layout and it worked perfectly for the 4 pictures I wanted to use. :)

If you like the sketch and use it, I'd love to see what you do! Also, make sure you stop by the Miracles Momma Designs blog to see some other great examples of the DT using the sketch too. :) Thanks for stopping by to say hello!

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I'm entering this layout in the following challenges...
Unique Crafters - Anything Goes
Scrap The Girls - Action Pics
Flutter By Wednesdays - Butterfly w/a Favorite Color (Yellow)

Sketches In Thyme Blast From The Past #2

Good morning my friends! This month at Sketches In Thyme we're having a blast from the past party and paying tribute to some of the favorite sketches from the past!! This is the awesome sketch that's been chosen for this week...








Supplies: Crate Paper Paper Heart Collection - Define, Delivery, Romance; Tim Holtz Distress Ink - Walnut Stain; Studio Calico Mister Huey - Dark Calico, Custard, Estate Green, Piglet; Studio Calico Herringbone Border Stamp; Studio Calico/Two Peas Pieces Of Me Kit Stamp; EK Success Embossed Curve Border Punch; Stampin' Up! Photo Corner Punch; Fiskars Twinkle Twinkle Star Punch; Pink Paislee Wood Shop Alphas - Sawdust; Autumn Leaves Button; Twine; Le Box Boutique Glassine Bag (Etsy); 1942 Report Font

Pretty cool right?? I looooooved working with this sketch and seeing what my layout turned into. I've had this picture of my hubby for a long time now and I'm so happy I've finally gotten it scrapped! I did some hidden journaling for him with a bunch of sappy lovey-dovey things letting him know how much he means to me and he loved it. :) And bonus...he didn't even mind (all that much, lol!) that I used PINK!

So what do you think of the sketch? If you love it, go get creative! You've got until the end of the month to get linked up over at the Sketches In Thyme blog to be entered to win a yummy prize. ;) Good luck and thanks for popping in today!

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I'm entering this layout in the following challenges...
Crate Paper - Colors
Simon Says Stamp - Trendy
Unique Crafters - Anything Goes
Simon Says Stamp - Hero

Scrap It Girl September Challenge

Good morning friends!! Today is the start of a new month and that means it's time for a new challenge at Scrap It Girl! This month we want you to create a project using twine, arrows, circles, a bird and the color red...easy! ;) I decided to create a candy jar for Madison's new teacher...

Supplies: Basic Grey Boxer Collection - Commando; Crate Paper School Spirit Collection - Study Hall; Tim Holtz Distress Ink - Walnut Stain, Fired Brick; Colorbox Chalk Ink - Chestnut Roan; Technique Tuesday Stamps - Storytellers School Days; Paper Smooches Stamps - Word Up; Fiskars Twinkle Twinkle Star Punch; Martha Stewart Circle Cutter; Studio Calico Wood Veneers - Arrows, Tweets; Basic Grey Micro Mini Stickers - Kioshi; BoBunny Button; Twine

Isn't it cute? I filled it up with chocolate (of course, lol!) and we gave it to her on the first day of school and she absolutely LOVED it! I love making teachers happy. ;)

If you like the challenge and want to play along, you can be entered to win this super awesome prize pack...



This will be perfect for creating any Halloween projects you want to do, so you know you want to enter, right? :) Good because I can't wait to see what you'll make! Be sure to get your project linked up over at the Scrap It Girl blog by 9/30 for your chance to win. Thanks for stopping by!

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I'm entering this layout in the following challenges...
Paper Smooches Sparks - Photo Inspiration
Simon Says Stamp - Anything Goes

Sketches In Thyme #88

Good morning! It's that time again my friends...time for me to share the newest sketch from Sketches In Thyme with you!








Supplies: Basic Grey Boxer Collection - Commando; Crate Paper School Spirit Collection - Homeroom, Chemistry; Tim Holtz Distess Ink - Walnut Stain; Studio Calico Mister Huey - Classic Calico, Dewey, Custard, Overdue; Ali Edwards Stamps - Kids Are Cool; Hero Arts/Studio Calico Stamps - Heyday Thoughts; AC/Dear Lizzy Neapolitan Roller Date Stamp; Fiskars/Jenni Bowlin Tab Punch; EK Success Photo Corner Punch; Studio Calico Wood Veneer Stars; Bella Blvd. Washi Tape - Red Dot; sf Andi 1 Font

Isn't that great?? As I've said before, I don't do two pagers all that much, so instead I took inspiration from both sides of the sketch to create my layout and it turned out fabulous! I used some really cute pictures from when we celebrated Madison's birthday at Build A Bear last year. She had SO much fun, as you can see by the HUGE smile on her face!! I absolutely love capturing moments like this one, and it reminds me why I'm so very thankful to be a scrapbooker...

So how do you like the sketch?? If you want to try it out yourself, we'd love to see what you create with it! Head over to the Sketches In Thyme blog to link up your project by the 31st and you'll be entered to win an awesome prize, and while you're there, be sure to check out what the rest of the DT did with the sketch to get some more inspiration. ;) Thanks so much for stopping by to see me today!

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I'm entering this layout in the following challenges...
Simon Says Stamp - Anything Goes
Scraptastic Club - Hexagons
Scrap The Girls - Stars