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

Great Job!

Hi there friends! Today I've got a new layout to share with you that I did for...myself! Most of my recent pages have been for DT assignments and I looooove those, but I also love it when I get the chance to make something just because I feel like it. ;) This one was inspired by the awesome sketch over at Artful Delight this month...








Supplies: Simple Stories Elementary Collection - Bookworm, Spelling Bee, Flash Cards; Tim Holtz Distress Ink - Walnut Stain; Tim Holtz Distress Marker - Walnut Stain; Studio Calico Mister Huey - Classic Calico, Overdue, Estate Green; Paper Smooches Stamps - Good Gab; Studio Calico Alpha Border Stamp; EK Success Embossed Curve Border Punch; Fiskars Round & Round Punch; Fiskars Twinkle Twinkle Punch; EK Success Photo Corner Punch; My Mind's Eye Celebrate Brad

How cute is that?? I took these pics of Madison doing her homework right after she started Kindergarten. She LOVED homework (don't ask me why, lol!) and she was always ready to get it done. It continued through first grade last year and we're hoping the trend goes on for second grade also. ;)

So there you go! I'll be back in a couple of days with a new layout for Sketches In Thyme and then at the beginning of September with a project for the newest challenge at Scrap It Girl. And if I feel crafty the next couple of days, I may see you even sooner that that. :) Have an awesome day!

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I'm entering this layout in the following challenges...
Simon Says Stamp - Anything Goes
Paper Smooches Sparks - Cool Shades
Artful Delight - Sketch
Scrap Your Crap - Brads

MMD Sketch #23

Hello! Today I'm sharing the newest sketch from Miracles Momma Designs with you. This one is so unique and FUN!

Supplies: October Afternoon Daydream Collection - Garden Chain, Rain Boots, Paper Lanterns; Tim Holtz Distress Ink - Walnut Stain; Studio Calico Mister Huey - Classic Calico, Piglet; Fiskars Round & Round Circle Punch; Martha Stewart 3-in-1 Classic Butterfly Punch; Martha Stewart Large Circle Cutter; My Mind's Eye Nostalgia Brads; Echo Park A Walk In The Park Alphabet Stickers

This picture is so precious. When my girls were little, they would sleep with us all the time, and we always loved having them there to snuggle with us. Every now and then, I'd wake up first and be able to capture a moment like this one. There's absolutely nothing like seeing this so many years later. It brings that time back so easily, and I love that...

As you can see, I decided to go with scallops instead of points for my layout, which shows you just how versatile sketches can be! Always remember that sketches are just a starting point...they can turn into whatever YOU want them to. ;) Please take a minute to visit Heather's blog to see what the other DT gals did with this one...you'll love it!

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I'm entering this layout in the following challenges...
Punky Sprouts - Use Some Bling
Unique Crafters - Sparkle & Shine

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