Skteches In Thyme #105

Good morning my friends!  It's time for me to share a new sketch from Sketches In Thyme with you!  Now you may look at my page and go huh??  Because well, it turned out nothing like the sketch, LOL!  I took my inspiration from the layers and once I started layering, I just kept going and going.  Hopefully you can see where I started from though...

 

 

 

Supplies: Echo Park Note To Self Collection - Journaling Cards; Fancy Pants Off To School Collection - Strips; Fancy Pants True Collection - Pure; Pink Paislee Cupid Collection - Bow & Arrow, Hearts Bloom; Tim Holtz Distress Ink  - Walnut Stain; Tim Holtz Distress Marker - Walnut Stain; Studio Calico Mister Huey - Classic Calico; October Afternoon Sprinkler - Pink Balloon; Paper Smooches Stamps - Chit Chat, We Connect; American Crafts With Love Roller Date Stamp; Stampin' Up! Butterfly Punch; Basic Grey Button; American Crafts Twine; Studio Calico Wood Veneer Heart

 

Aren't my cuties just SO adorable??  I love capturing moments like this one when they're being all lovey dovey, especially so that on some days I have absolute PROOF that they really do love one another, lol!!  With a 13 year old and 7 year old, those days definitely show up once in a while. ;)

 

So what do you think of the sketch?  If it inspires you to get creative, you can try your hand at winning some yummy goodies!  You have until the 30th to link up a project over at the Sketches In Thyme blog.  Good luck and remember to have fun!  Thanks so much for popping in for a visit. :)

 

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

Simon Says Stamp - Chic To Be Shabby (Inking)

Flutter By Wednesdays - Any Winged Creature

Apron Strings - Photo Inspiration

 

Sketches In Thyme #82

Good morning!! I have a new sketch from Sketches In Thyme to share with you today and I'm betting you'll love it...








Supplies: Pink Paislee Prairie Hill Collection - Spool, Country Meadow, Sun Spot; Tim Holtz Distress Ink - Walnut Stain; Studio Calico Mister Huey - Classic Calico, Custard, Overdue; AC/Dear Lizzy Neapolitan Roller Date Stamp; EK Success PSN L Butterfly Punch; Fiskars/Jenni Bowlin Tab Punch; K&Company Handmade Chipboard Alphabet; Making Memories Button; Twine; Just Act Casual Font

Can you see all the amazing ways you can use this and make it your own? It rocks! I decided to take my inspiration from the left side of the sketch for this page about my daughter Emily. This is a girl who is NEVER quiet and who doesn't like the quiet in any way, so this shot of her just sitting and enjoying nature really touched me. I absolutely adore her. :)

Be sure to take a minute and head over to the Sketches In Thyme blog to see what the other DT ladies made...you'll see some amazing work! Thanks for stopping by today...

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I'm entering this layout in the following challenges...
Unique Crafters - Buttons

Blessings (Artful Delight)

Good morning!! I have a new layout to share with you that I created using the October kit from Artful Delight...






Supplies Used From The Artful Delight October Kit: Pink Paislee Nantucket Paper - Crab Cakes & Clam Chowder Other Supplies Used: Colorbox Chalk Ink - Chestnut Roan; Tim Holtz Distress Ink - Old Paper; Studio Calico Mister Huey - Calico White; Ali Edwards Stamp Set - Sentimentally Ali; Martha Stewart Butterfly Punch; I-Rock; I-Rock Clear Gems; I-Rock Stencil; Recollections Flowers
*Inspired by this sketch at Frosted Designs

This is the cover page for the album I made for my mother-in-law's birthday (I've mentioned it a couple of times before). She's coming into town today so I wanted to get it finished for her and I'm so happy with how it all turned out! There are 20 pages in all...the cover page layout, followed by 18 layouts (6 per family) of each of her 3 kids and their families, and the last page which is a layout of her with all of her grandkids (seen here). I really hope she loves it because it was so much fun making it for her. :)

If you haven't gotten an October kit yet, there's still time! Also, keep an eye on the Artful Delight blog because on Tuesday Leeanne will be revealing the November kit. I'm sure it will be fabulous and I can't wait to see it all!

P.S. I don't know if you've noticed lately but I'm a little obsessed with my I-Rock these days! This little tool is SO amazing. I was never really much of a bling person before getting mine but it completely changed my view on it all. I absolutely love how easy it is to add the jewels and I feel like it adds just the right touch to my project every time I use it. I really can't seem to make anything without it lately, lol! Oh and bonus, the other day I found some absolutely GORGEOUS Jolee's hotfix jewels at Michaels that work with my I-Rock and snatched some up. Love, love, love them! Just thought I'd throw that out there in case anyone's looking for a new tool to spoil themselves with. ;)

Altered Notebook (Artful Delight)

Good morning friends! It's time for me to share my first project of the month using the October kit from Artful Delight. I'm part of a Senior Buddy program where I'm paired up with an older, homebound lady and I send her cards each week and occasionally send her little goodies. I saw a cute notebook at Michaels a couple of weeks ago and knew it would be perfect to alter for her so I grabbed it up!








Supplies Used From The Artful Delight October Kit: Pink Paislee Nantucket Paper - Clam Bake; Melissa Frances Newstand Medium Frame Resin Embellishment; Felt Rolled Roses (Created by Leeanne)
Other Supplies Used: Papertrey Ink Vintage Cream Cardstock; Tim Holtz Ink - Walnut Stain; Colorbox Chalk Ink - Chestnut Roan; Adirondack Paint Dabber - Espresso; Papertrey Ink Stamp Set - Happy Trails; Martha Stewart Butterfly Punches; American Crafts Jewelry Box Thickers; Brown Washi Tape; Recollections Pearls; Recollections Mulberry Paper Rose Leaves (From the September AD Kit)

Is that great or what? I'm loving how it turned out and I can't wait to send it to her this week. I really hope it brightens her day every time she uses it. :)

So have you gotten an October kit for yourself yet? If not, what are you waiting for? It's totally packed with yumminess that you're sure to love so go for it!

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I'm entering this project in the following challenges...
Wee Memories - Favorite Technique (Punches)
Simon Says Stamp - Anything Goes

Time for Christmas cards!

Well folks, it's that time of year again. Anyone planning to make some handmade Christmas cards this year who hasn't gotten started before now (like me, lol) better get going! I made this one just a few minutes ago...




Supplies: Pink Paislee 6x6 Paper Pad - Old School; Tim Holtz Distress Ink - Walnut Stain; Inkadinkado Stamp; Fiskars Circle Punches

I used an awesome sketch made by Aphra Bolyer, which is actually a layout sketch but turned out to be great for my card! It's the challenge posted over at The Paper Variety's blog this week if you'd like to check it out...

Ok, I'm off to make more cards during football! Go Saints. ;)

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I'm entering this card in the following challenges...
The Paper Variety - Sketch
Wee Memories - Favorite Technique (Punches)
Simon Says Stamp - Anything Goes

Sassy Lil' Sketches 9/29 Reveal!

Hi friends!! It's time for another sketch reveal over at Sassy Lil' Sketches! The sketch this week is really awesome...






Supplies: Pink Paislee 6x6 Paper Pad - Queen Bee; Papertrey Ink Cardstock - Vintage Cream; Craft Smart Ink - Chocolate Brown; Studio G Stamp; Cuttlebug; Quickutz Sunburst Die; Martha Stewart Butterfly Punch; I-Rock; I-Rock Clear Gems

I'm really happy with how my card turned out! Seriously though, you can give me a banner and some butterflies together absolutely anytime and I'm a happy girl. ;)

So what do you think of the sketch? If you love it and create a card with it, you'll be in the drawing for a great prize from our September sponsor, Authentique Paper! Just visit the Sassy Lil' Sketches blog to link up your project by October 5th. There are 4 card sketches this month and you can enter any or all of them for a chance to win. Just be sure you link up your card at the correct sketch! The link for this week's sketch can be found here on the SLS blog.

Thanks for coming by today...I hope you were inspired! :)

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I'm entering this layout in the following challenges...
Wee Memories - Use Patterned Paper
Flutter By Wednesdays - Anything Goes

Field Trip

Last week I saw a sketch over at Pretty Little Studio's blog and fell in love with it! The simple look of it really appealed to me and I wanted to make a layout with it asap, so last night, I pulled out some papers and got to work...



Supplies: Pink Paislee Hometown Summer Paper - Sunnyside Lane & Heatwave (Left over from my Artful Delight April Kit!); BoBunny Double Dot Cardstock - Chiffon; Tim Holtz Distress Ink - Walnut Stain; Fiskars Circle Punch; Fiskars Star Punch; EK Success Scallop Photo Corner Punch; American Crafts Thickers - Daiquiri; Jillibean Soup Corrugated Flower; Authentique Diction Word Stickers

Is that cute or what?? I had these pictures of a field trip Madison went on last year that I had already cut down for an earlier layout and then ended up not using them. Well they were just perfect for this sketch! Isn't it funny how things happen sometimes? ;)

Thanks for popping in today!! Have a great afternoon...

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I'm entering this layout in the following challenges...
Pretty Little Studio - Weekly Sketch Challenge
The Paper Variety - Time To Click Your Heels
Wee Memories - Patterned Paper

Sassy Lil' Sketches 8/11 Reveal!

I am SO excited about today! It's time for me to share my very first Sassy Lil' Sketches DT card with you! I think this week's sketch is an awesome one with tons of possibilities...

Supplies: Pink Paislee Old School 6x6 Paper Pad; Colorbox Chalk Ink - Chestnut Roan; Craft Smart Ink - Chocolate Brown; Ali Edwards Stamp Set - Simply You; EK Success Binding Edge Border Punch; Fiskars Star Punches; Making Memories Star Brads; Tim Holtz Mini Paperclip

It's great right? I'll definitely be using it again. :)

If you like the sketch, you should create a card with it and get entered for a great prize! The card sponsor for the month of August is My Favorite Things Stamps, so you know the prize will rock. ;) You have until 9/5 to create a card using any card sketch from August to be entered. Make sure you upload your card under the right sketch reveal in order for it to count. The link for this week's sketch is here...

So there you go! I hope you liked my first card and that you're inspired to make one of your own using the sketch. Also, remember to head over the today's post at Sassy Lil' Sketches to see all of the other amazing DT cards!

We Thank God (Artful Delight)

Hi there! I finally had a chance to sit down and make a layout using the sketch from Artful Delight this month so I wanted to share it with you. I think this sketch is awesome! It's one of those that has tons of ways to use it and the pages will all still look unique...my favorite kind for sure. ;)






Supplies Used from The Artful Delight April Kit: Pink Paislee "Hometown Summer" Paper - Summer Fun & Neighborhood Pool; My Mind's Eye "Good Day Sunshine" Paper - Uptown; October Afternoon "Modern Homemaker" Buttons
Other Supplies Used: Colorbox Chalk Ink - Chestnut Roan; Craft Smart Ink - Chocolate Brown; Ali Edwards Stamp Set - Loving Words; Martha Stewart Butterfly Punches; Fiskars Triangle Punch; Tim Holtz Tiny Attacher; Making Memories Sanding Block

I think this page is just SO cute!! It's my niece Abbey, just being her adorable little self and she is tooooo precious. ;)

So are you loving the kit this month?? If so, make sure you grab one for yourself before they're all gone...you'll be thrilled that you did! Thanks for stopping by today!

Just a note: I receive the Artful Delight monthly kit for free because I'm a DT member, but please be assured that my opinions are my own! Anything I say about these kits is how I truly feel. ;)

Loving Life (Artful Delight)

Goooooooood morning!!! How are you this fabulous Thursday?? Good I hope. ;) I have a cute card to share with you today that I made using the Artful Delight April kit.

I just LOVE everything in this kit and it's been so much fun playing with it!! The colors of the papers and embellishements just scream Spring/Summer to me and I have so many ideas in mind of things to do with them. Hopefully I'll find some more time to play today!



Supplies Used From The Artful Delight April Kit: American Crafts Cardstock - Butter; Pink Paislee "Hometown Summer" Paper - Sunnyside Lane & Heat Wave
Other Supplies Used: Colorbox Chalk Ink - Chestnut Roan; Craft Smart Ink - Chocolate Brown; Ali Edwards Stamp Set - Loving Words; Fiskars Star Punch; Making Memories Buttons; Ribbon

If you want to see everything that's included in the kit, please visit the blog here to see the list and to see how to order one of your own! You'll be super happy if you do. ;)

Just a note: I receive the Artful Delight monthly kit for free because I'm a DT member, but please be assured that my opinions are my own! Anything I say about these kits is how I truly feel. ;)

Cardabilities Reveal #26

It's time for another reveal at Cardabilities!! We have a fabulous sketch to share today that I think could definitely be used many times and be great every time...

Supplies: Pink Paislee Paper - Queen Bee; Tim Holtz Distress Ink - Black Soot; Paper Makeup Stamps Digital Stamp; Martha Stewart Loops Border Punch; Martha Stewart Butterfly Punch; Martha Stewart Scallop Circle Punch; Recollections Pearls

Isn't that great?? I just know you know you want to try it out! ;) If you do, make sure you link up your card over at the Cardabilities blog on today's post so that we can all check it out. Also, be sure you look at all the other DT cards while you're there...everyone did a wonderful job!

Have a terrific day and thanks for stopping by! :)

Wow, it's been a month!!

I seriously can't believe it's been OVER a month since I made a scrapbook layout! I knew I wouldn't have much scrappy time in August, but that's just CrAzY! ;) Anyway, it's time for another 24 Hour Challenge in my Scrappin-N-Chattin group, and since I'm the hostess, of course I wanted to play along. The ladies in the group chose the collection I would use as well as a sketch for me to follow. When I started working on the page this morning, my mojo was a little blocked, but I worked through it and LOVE the finished result!

Supplies: Pink Paislee Paper - Queen Bee; Tim Holtz Distress Ink - Walnut Stain; Prima Flowers; Maya Road Chipboard Letters - Olivia

*Inspired by The Scrap Farm Sketch #9 (It can also be seen at The Scrapville Blog where it's the challenge sketch for August)

Thanks for looking! Now that school's started, I'll have much more time to scrap, so I'll see you soon. :)

Cardabilities Reveal #8

It's that time again!! Cardabilities is having another reveal today and this one is really awesome. We had a circle sketch to work with this time around...cool right? I kept my card very simple and I just love the end result...






Supplies: Basic Grey Paper Pad - Nook & Pantry; Pink Paislee Paper Pad - Queen Bee; Craft Smart Ink - Chocolate Brown; Fiskars Scallop Border Punch; Thickers - Jewelry Box; Prima Flower; Making Memories Button; Twine; Ranger Ink Glossy Accents; Adirondack Paint Dabber - Snow Cap (used around the edge)

Please take a minute to head over to the blog and check out all of the amazing cards by the other DT members. Also, we'd love it if you'd play along! Have a great day. :)

Cardabilities Reveal #7

It's time for the Cardabilities reveal for sketch #7! This one was really fun to work with, and I love my finished card...






Supplies: Pink Paislee Paper Pad - Queen Bee; Prima Stamp - Notary; Clear Dollar Stamp - So Very Grateful; Colorbox Chalk Ink - Chestnut Roan; Craft Smart Ink - Chocolate Brown; Fiskars Scallop Border Punch; EK Success Flower Punch; Recollections Pearl; Ribbon

Please take some time to head over to the Cardabilities blog and check out all of the amazing cards the DT made. All of the new members have their first reveal today, so leave them some love if you get the chance to, ok? ;)

I hope you have an awesome day!!

A few cards to share...

I've done some cards over the last week or so and I realized I haven't shared them yet, so here you go! :)


Supplies: Pink Paislee Paper Pad - Queen Bee; Stampin' Up! Stamp; Colorbox Chalk Ink - Blackbird; Tim Holtz Distress Ink - Walnut Stain; The Paper Studio Scallop Circle Punch; Fiskars Circle Punches; EK Success Photo Corner Punch


Supplies: Cosmo Cricket Paper Pad - Early Bird; Stampin' Up! Stamp; Colorbox Chalk Ink - Chestnut Roan; Craft Smart Ink - Chocolate Brown; Slice; Slice Basic Shapes 1 Design Card; Fiskars Scallop Border Punch


Supplies: Cosmo Cricket Paper Pad - Early Bird; Hero Arts Stamp; Colorbox Chalk Ink - Chestnut Roan; Craft Smart Ink - Chocolate Brown; The Paper Studio Scallop Circle Punch; Fiskars Circle Punch

I've done some others also but they're for Cardabilities so you'll have to wait for the reveals to see them. ;)

Have an awesome night!!

Cardabilities Reveal #3

It's time again for another Cardabilities reveal! I had so much fun with this sketch and really love how my card turned out. I think it may be one of my all time favs. ;)

Supplies: Pink Paislee Paper Pad - Queen Bee; Verve Stamp; Colorbox Chalk Ink - Blackbird; Tim Holtz Distress Ink - Walnut Stain; Fiskars Apron Lace Border Punch; Prima E-Line Flowers; Autumn Leaves Clear Buttons; Ranger Ink Glossy Accents; DMC Floss

If you have a minute, please check out all of the other amazing cards at the Cardabilities blog. The design team all did a fabulous job! We'd also love to see your creations if you'd like to play along with us. :) Thanks for looking!

A new card to share...

I recently got some Scripture stamps from Verve Stamps and I am really loving them! The quality is wonderful and the image is very crisp and clear. Plus, at only $3 each, they're a great deal too. ;) I made a card the other day with one of the stamps and I just love how it looks...

Supplies: Pink Paislee Paper Pad - Queen Bee; Verve Stamp; Colorbox Chalk Ink - Blackbird; Prima Flowers; Making Memories Buttons; Twine

Thanks so much for looking! :) I'm sure I'll be making more of these this week...

EDCC Cards

Here are my cards from the past few days. I've only had one day where I struggled with getting it done on time, but I got it finished at about 11:40 pm...whew! I'm trying to do them in the morning from now on so that won't happen again. ;)

Day #12

Supplies: My Mind's Eye Photo Mat Pad - Ooh La La For Her; Inkadinkado Stamp Set - Chelsea Sentiments; Colorbox Chalk Ink - Chestnut Roan; Martha Stewart Butterfly Punch; Recollections Pearls

Day #11

Supplies: American Crafts Paper - Baby; EK Success Scallop Border Punch; Fiskars Heart Punches; Recollections Pearls

Day #10

Supplies: My Mind's Eye Photo Mat Pad - Ooh La La For Her; Clear Dollar Stamps "Happy Mother's Day" Stamp; Colorbox Chalk Ink - Chestnut Roan

Day #9

Supplies: Pink Paislee Paper - Vintage Moon; Colorbox Chalk Ink - Black; Inkadinkado Stamp Set - Chelsea Sentiments; Martha Stewart Butterfly Punches; Recollections Pearls
*Inspired by Mojo Monday Sketch #22

Thanks so much for looking. I hope you have an amazing weekend!! :)