MMD Sketch #22

Good morning everyone! Today I have a new sketch from Miracles Momma Designs to share with you all, and this week Heather has created an awesome two pager! I don't do many two pagers myself, so instead I used the right side of the sketch as the inspiration for this layout I created about a wonderful Mother's Day dinner with my mom and sisters...








Supplies: Authentique Lively Collection - Spirited, Bright, Flutter; Tim Holtz Distress Ink - Walnut Stain; Tim Holtz Distress Marker - Walnut Stain; Studio Calico Mister Huey - White; Ali Edwards Stamp Set - Give Thanks; AC/Dear Lizzy Neapolitan Roller Date Stamp; Studio Calico Wood Veneers - Potty People; Martha Stewart Large Circle Cutter; Fiskars Nice Tri Punch; Fiskars Flit On By Punch; i-Rock; i-Rock Clear Gems; Basic Grey Buttons; You Won't Bring Me Down Font

Isn't that awesome?? I really love how it all came together! Now if you've been here a few times before, you may be thinking to yourself that you've already seen these pictures multiple times, and you'd be absolutely right! This is the third time I've scrapped them, lol...once for myself, once for my younger sister, and this latest one is for my mom. You'll see them once more some day soon since my older sister wants a layout also...just giving you a warning upfront. ;)

Please take a minute and head over to Heather's blog post for today and see what some of the other design team member's created...you'll be inspired for sure! Also, you'll have to excuse my slight obsession with the Potty People Wood Veneers from Studio Calico...I loooooooooooove them and I can't seem to stop using them lately, lol! I'm sure it's just one of those phases we all go through as crafters though, so I hope you don't get sick of seeing them before I move on to something else. :) Thanks for stopping by!

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I'm entering this layout in the following challenges...
Simon Says Stamp - Use A Sentiment
Authentique - Color Challenge

Sketches In Thyme #85

Hello there! It's time for me to share another new sketch with you from Sketches In Thyme! We've got a two-pager this week that can easily be used as is or spilt into two great sketches. I used the left side for my inspiration...

Supplies: Basic Grey Oxford Collection - Honor Roll, Finishing School, Ivy League; Tim Holtz Distress Ink - Walnut Stain; Colorbox Chalk Ink - Chestnut Roan; Studio Calico Mister Huey - Dark Calico, Classic Calico, Calico Cream; Ali Edwards Stamps - Simply You; AC/Dear Lizzy Neapolitan Roller Date Stamp; Fiskars/Jenni Bowlin Tab Punch; EK Success Embossed Curve Border Punch; Studio Calico Wood Veneers - Potty People; Doily; CK Jot Font

I kept my page simple and sweet and I really love it! I got this amazing shot of my hubby and Madison on Mother's Day and knew I wanted to scrap it all by itself. I just adore the way they're smiling and how HAPPY they both look. It really captures how awesome their personalities are. :)

Ok that's it from me for today! For some more inspiration using the sketch, pop over to the Sketches In Thyme blog to see what the other designers did with it. Also, be sure to play along with this or any of our other July sketches for a chance to win some goodies! ;) Thanks for stopping by...

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I'm entering this layout in the following challenges...
Basic Grey - Flickr Friends - Doilies
Simon Says Stamp - Girly
Unique Crafters - Red, White & Blue

Sketches In Thyme #84

Hello there everyone! I've got a brand new sketch from Sketches In Thyme to share with you today that rocks! I really like the look of this sketch because I feel you could turn it any way and still create a beautiful layout...








Supplies: My Mind's Eye Nostalgia Collection - Diamond, Chevron, Roses, Label; Tim Holts Distress Ink - Walnut Stain; Tim Holtz Distress Marker - Walnut Stain; Studio Calico Mister Huey - Dewey, Boss Lady, Pinstripe; Unity Stamp Set - Treasure To Me; Fiskars Twinkle Twinkle Punch; My Mind's Eye Nostagia Brads; Punky Sprouts Doily; My Mind's Eye Nostalgia Accessory Sheet

As you can see, I turned the sketch on it's side for my inspiration and it worked great! I took these 2 fun shots of my girls on Mother's Day and really loved how happy they look in both of them, so I decided they needed to be scrapped together. This sketch was perfect for that!

Please make sure that you head over to the Sketches In Thyme blog today and see what the other DT ladies did with this sketch...amazing I tell you! Hopefully you'll be inspired to try it yourself. :) You have until 7/31 to upload your take on this or any of this month's sketches to be entered for a yummy prize. Good luck and thanks for stopping by!

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I'm entering this layout in the following challenges...
Apron Strings - Pinterest #12
Punky Sprouts - Least Used Color (White - I altered the doily!)
Simon Says Stamp - Anything Goes

MMD Sketch #21

Good afternoon! I have a new sketch to share with you today from Miracles Momma Designs. :) This is a wonderful sketch that could be used in so many ways...








Supplies: My Mind's Eye Nostalgia Collection - Classic, Scallop, Label, Roses; My Mind's Eye Nostalgia Accessory Sheet; Tim Holtz Distress Ink - Walnut Stain; Tim Holtz Distress Marker - Walnut Stain; Ali Edwards Stamps - Love Ali, Favorite Memories; Fiskars Nice-Tri Punch; Fiskars/Jenni Bowlin Tab Punch; Fiskars Round & Round Punch; Martha Stewart Circle Cutter; Studio Calico Wood Veneer Butterfly; My Mind's Eye Nostalgia Brads; Doily; Just The Way You Are Font

When I first saw the sketch, I thought that four blocks of patterned paper would work perfectly for it, and I had these two great pictures of Emily and myself that went right along with that idea. We were hanging out at my hubby's Nanny's house one day and she came over and snuggled up to me on the couch (which doesn't happen very often, so I was LOVING it!) and I made sure to snap some shots of us together. I knew I wanted to scrap them because I realized recently that I don't have enough pictures of myself in our scrapbooks. It's kind of hard to get in there more though when I'm always the one behind the camera, lol! I'm sure many of you understand that right? I've decided to really try and change that though, so I've made a promise to try and scrap myself more. This is a great start for that. ;)

Make sure you head over to Heather's blog post today and see what the other DT members did with the sketch (there are some fabulous pages!), and thanks for stopping by!

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I'm entering this layout in the following challenges...
Frosted Designs - Stamping

I forgot to share my news!!

Things have been absolutely CRAZY for us around here for the last week. To make a reallllllly long story short, our AC stopped working, it got to 98 IN the house (talk about HOT), we ended up having to stay in a hotel for 3 nights and at my sister's house for another one, and we finally got it fixed on Tuesday. Since then, I've been trying to get the house back in order and catch up on all the laundry. Fun, right?? ;)

So anyway, I have some exciting news to share with you all that I completely forgot about with everything happening...

I'm now on the DT over at Scrap It Girl!!

Kimberly Congdon is the owner and I'm super excited that she's invited me to be a part of her team! ;) My first challenge will be in August so keep an eye out...