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 #102

Happy Valentine's Day friends!! :) There's a new sketch up over at Sketches In Thyme that I'm sharing with you today...

 

 

 Supplies: Basic Grey Konnichiwa Collection - Good Afternoon, Friendly Greetings, Pagoda, Jiko; Tim Holtz Distress Ink - Walnut Stain, Spun Sugar; Studio Calico Mister Huey - Classic Calico, Piglet; Ali Edwards Stamps - This One, Favorite Memories, Simple Joy; Cocoa Daisy Stamps - Tea Ring; AC/Dear Lizzy Neapolitan Roller Date Stamp; Fiskars Round & Round Circle Punch - Extra Large, Large; Heidi Swapp Ghost Heart; My Mind's Eye The Sweetest Thing "Sunshine" Brad; Basic Grey Button; Twine; Angelina Font

 

Isn't it great?  I can see so many different uses for this sketch and plan on saving it to use again in the future.  This time it turned out to be perfect for this amazing picture I got of my girls a couple of years ago.  I've wanted to scrap it for a while but I wanted to add some really special journaling so I was waiting until it came to me.  This sketch helped it right along!  Don't you just love it when that happens? ;)

 

So what are your thoughts on the sketch?  If it inspires you, go get creative!  Also, if you enter your project using it by the 28th over at the Sketches In Thyme blog, you'll be in the running for a great prize, and we all love goodies right? :) Good luck and thanks for stopping by today!

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

Simon Says Stamp - Something Messy

Sketches In Thyme Sketch #100

It's time to share another new sketch from Sketches In Thyme with you. :) We've got a great two pager this week...

 

 

 

 

Supplies: Fancy Pants Love Bird Collection - Bunches Of Love, Love Dots, Only One, True Love; Tim Holtz Distress Ink - Walnut Stain; Studio Calico Mister Huey - Calico Cream, Pretty Pink, Overdue, Custard; Fiskars Round & Round Circle Punches - Extra Large, Large; EK Success Embossed Curve Border Punch; Doodlebug Loopy Lou Alpha Stickers - Bon Bon; Basic Grey Button; Twine

 

I took my inspiration from both sides of the sketch for this page about my sweet girl Madison. When she was a baby, she was diagnosed with RSV and had to be hospitalized. Boy was that a scary time! Thankfully after a few days spent in an oxygen tent, with wonderful doctors and nurses, she got better, and she's really healthy these days. :) I wanted to keep my layout simple so that the pictures would be the focus and I'm really happy with it...

So what do you think of the sketch? If you like it, you should totally link up a project using it by the 31st over at the Sketches In Thyme blog so you can be entered to win a prize. ;) Good luck and thanks for visiting today!

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

The ScrapRoom - Flower From Scraps

Sketches In Thyme #99

Good morning all!  It's time for me to share the newest sketch from Sketches In Thyme with you and this one is really amazing...

 

 

 

 

Supplies: Crate Paper Snow Day Collection - Sparkle, Blizzard, Flakes; Tim Holtz Distress Ink - Walnut Stain; Studio Calico Mister Huey - Calico Cream; Ali Edwards Stamps - Kids Are Cool, 25 Moments; Cocoa Daisy Stamps - Arrow Love; Fiskars Nice Tri Punch - Large; Fiskars Twinkle Twinkle Star Punch - Medium; Cuttlebug; Cuttlebug Harmony Alpha Dies; My Mind's Eye Sweetest Thing Brads; Just The Way You Are Font

Awesome right??  When I went looking for some pictures to use with the sketch, I came across these from when Emily was having some fun after a snowstorm.  I realized they'd work perfectly if I cut them down and I was right!  I really love how it all came together and can definitely see myself using the sketch a few more times in the future. ;)

 

How about you?  If you're inspired by the sketch and get creative with it, we'd love to see!!  There's also a prize up for grabs so make sure you link up your project by the end of the month at the Sketches In Thyme blog for your chance to win. :) Thanks so much for visiting me today!

 

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

Frosted Designs - Recipe (Brads, Misting, Punches & Stamping)

Simon Says Stamp - Embrace The Old (I used an older collection)

ScrapFIT - Stars

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

Paper Smooches Sparks - Cool Shades

Scrapbook Circle - Non-Holiday Layout

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

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

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

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!

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

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

Sketches In Thyme #87

Hi there! I have a new sketch from Sketches In Thyme to show you today, and this one is really fun! Just think of the different patterned papers (or WASHI!!) you can use...

Supplies: Authentique Fresh Collection - Crisp, Clean; Authentique Celebrate Collection - Enjoyment; Tim Holtz Distress Ink - Walnut Stain, Black Soot; Tim Holtz Distress Marker - Black Soot; Studio Calico Mister Huey - Inky Black, Overdue; Ali Edwards Stamp Set - Family Circle; Fiskars Twinkle Twinkle Punch; Martha Stewart Circle Cutter; Studio Calico Wood Veneer Stars; My Mind's Eye Celebrate Brads
*I'd like to say a HUGE thank you to my sweet friend Sandi for gifting me with the floral paper (Enjoyment) I used here...it was just perfect!

For my page I decided to use this very special picture from 1999. My oldest daughter was just 11 days old and we had gone to my Aunt Cindy's house for a Christmas celebration with my family. She took this shot of us right when we walked in. We were all SO tired, I was still swollen from my pregnancy and had on NO make-up, my hubby was wearing a crazy wrestling shirt...but none of that matters one bit. It's one of the first family pictures of us that we have and I absolutely adore it. I remember how happy we were to finally have that sweet baby girl in our lives and we were so in love with her! It was a very happy time in our lives and I'm thankful to finally have it in my scrapbooks...

So what do you think of the sketch? If you love and want to try using it yourself, we'd love to see what you create! Once you've got your project made, be sure to link it up at the Sketches In Thyme blog by the 31st to be entered for a fun prize. ;) Thanks so much for stopping by today!

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I'm entering this layout in the following challenge...
Scrapbook Circle - Beach Papers/Non-Beach Layout

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