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 #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 #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 #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)

MMD Sketch #18

Good morning! I have a new sketch from Miracles Momma Designs to share with you today. This is a seriously fun sketch that could be used in so many different ways...








Supplies: Echo Park Hello Summer Papers - You've Been Flagged, Little Flowers, Banners; Tim Holtz Distress Ink - Scattered Straw; ColorBox Chalk Ink - Chestnut Roan; Studio Calico Mister Huey - Classic Calico, Calico White; Ali Edwards Stamps - Simple Joy; American Crafts Stamp; AC/Dear Lizzy Neapolitan Roller Date Stamp; Martha Stewart Large Circle Cutter; Studio Calico Wooden Veneer Butterflies; Architects Daughter Font

Although I absolutely adore the circles on the sketch, I couldn't find a way to make them work for me, so I focused on the basics of the sketch instead and it worked out great! I've had this super cute picture of my girls for a while now and this sketch along with these fabulous Hello Summer papers from Echo Park made it so fun to scrap!

If you have a minute, please head over to Heather's post today at Miracles Momma Designs and check out all of the other DT pages...everyone rocked this sketch!

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I'm entering this layout in the following challenges...
Studio Calico - Let Your Embellishments Be The Focus
Simon Says Stamp - Anything Goes
Scrapbook.com - Use A Circle
Punky Sprouts - Inspiration (Butterflies)

Teeny Tiny Albums (Artful Delight)

Good morning!!! Could the title of my post be any cuter?? ;) I was going to just put mini albums up there, but what I've got to show you today is much smaller than a normal mini album, so teeny tiny it is. There are 3 of them which were all created using the May kit from Artful Delight...







Supplies USed From The Artful Delight May Kit: Echo Park Summer Days Paper - Big Dots, Borders, Quilt, Red/Green, Blue/Orange, Yellow/Purple; Bazzill White Cardstock
Other Supplies Used: Colorbox chalk Ink - Chestnut roan; Craft Smart Ink - Chocolate Brown; Ali Edwards Stamp Sets - It's In The Details, Adored By Ali & Loving Words; We R Memory Keepers Crop-A-Dile; Martha Stewart Butterfly Punches; Fiskars Circle Punch; Marvy Circle Punch; Recollections Flower; Misc. Buttons

Aren't they just adorable?? I am so loving making these! One of them is 4" x 3" and the other ones are 3" x 2 1/2". The perfect size for a small album to tuck into your purse and have with you whenever you need it. There are 20 pages inside each album, which have been stamped with various stamps that go along with each of the covers. I think it's a fantastic idea and I've already started on 5 more themes! And talk about having TONS of choices for paper from this kit! I loooove all the bright colors and amazing patterns. :)

I hope you're inspired to try making a teeny tiny album yourself. I promise that once you start, you won't want to stop...they are fun! Also, make sure you grab a May kit to work with while you're at it...you'll love it!

Thank You (Artful Delight)

Hi there! I have a card to share with you this morning using the May kit from Artful Delight. I just loooooove how bright and cheerful it is...definitely makes me think of Summer!



Supplies Used From The Artful Delight May Kit: Echo Park Summer Days Paper - Rainbow, Red/Green & Yellow/Purple; Echo Park Summer Days Chipboard Sun
Other Supplies Used: Colorbox Chalk Ink - Chestnut roan; Craft Smart Ink - Chocolate Brown; Ali Edwards Stamp Set - Simply You; Papertrey Ink Banner Die; Martha Stewart Circle Cutter; Fiskars Circle Punch

Doesn't that just make you smile?? It sure makes me. ;) If you haven't gotten a kit yet, be sure to get one because it's awesome! I just know you'll love it...

Remember This (Artful Delight)

Hello there!! I made a little project yesterday using the May Artful Delight kit that I'd like to share with you. The idea for this came to me one day while browsing that all too familiar $1 aisle at Michaels, when I found some super cute little notebooks that I thought would be perfect for altering. It turns out I was right because it turned out great!




Supplies Used from The Artful Delight May Kit: Echo Park Summer Days Paper - Diecut & Blue/Orange; Echo Park Summer Days Chipboard Banner; Reasonable Ribbon Yellow Gingham Ribbon
Other Supplies Used: Tim Holtz Scattered Straw Distress Ink; Colorbox Chalk Ink - Chestnut Roan; Craft Smart Ink - Chocolate Brown; Ali Edwards Stamp Set - Favorite Memories; Martha Stewart Butterfly Punch; Tim Holtz Edge Distresser; Misc. Buttons

Isn't that just so sweet?? I love how perfectly the color of the notebook matches the colors in the kit this month. I guess it was meant to be, right? ;) I also took some Scattered Straw Distress Ink (which also matches perfectly!) and stamped a date on each page inside, along with the word "remember". It's awesome!!

So have you gotten your hands on a kit this month? If not, be sure to grab one because it's amazing and there are only 2 left! It's soooooo full of paper and has some really great ribbon and embellishments to match. Definitely a kit for those Spring pictures you're taking and the Summer ones to come!

Believe (Artful Delight)

Hello there! I did a layout yesterday using my Artful Delight December kit and I wanted to share it with you. This page is really special to me because I used a couple of pictures from our first Christmas as a family of 4! My babies were so little...






Supplies Used From The Artful Delight December Kit: Echo Park Wintertime Paper - Berries, Falling Snowflakes, Stripes & Red Swirls; Little Yellow Bicycle Christmas Banner; Little Yellow Bicycle Christmas Jewels; Ranger Stickles - Christmas Red; Chipboard Christmas Tree

Other Supplies Used: Tim Holtz Distress Ink - Fired Brick; Craft Smart Ink - Chocolate Brown; Adirondack Paint Dabber - Snow Cap; Fiskars Scallop Sentiment Border Punch; Fiskars Heart Punch; Martha Stewart Heart Confetti Punch; Making Memories Sanding Block
*Inspired by Sassy Lil Sketches 12/7/10 Sketch

Aren't my sweet girls so precious?? I can't believe how fast they're growing up! Anyway, I hope you like the layout. The December kit is all sold out but hopefully you can still be inspired to go get creating yourself. Maybe grab a couple of those older pictures you've been waiting to scrap and get that page done! I promise you'll feel amazing once 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. ;)

Is this cute or what? (Artful Delight)

Hello there! I wanted to share a quick project I did last week with the Artful Delight December Kit. I needed a small gift for my sister for Christmas so I decided to alter a picture frame for her desk at work. I used this great picture of her and her honey and I think it turned out great! She really loved it...

Supplies Used From The Artful Delight December Kit: Echo Park Wintertime Paper - Stripes

Other Supplies: Bazzill Cardstock - Red Rock; Craft Smart Ink - Chocolate Brown; Cuttlebug; Cuttlebug Heart Die; Fiskars Heart Punch; Papertrey Ink Button; Twine; Recollections Pearls

Isn't that cute?? I guess I wouldn't really call it altering a picture frame since it's really just a clear frame that I embellished, but you get the picture, right? ;) The best part about this was how easy it was to do! The entire thing took me about 25 minutes and cost about $1. Can't beat that!

I'm sorry to say that the December kit is sold out but hopefully you'll still be inspired to try something like this yourself. It's alot of fun! :) 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. ;)

Teacher goodies! (Artful Delight)

Hello there! I've got a super quick project to share with you today. If you're looking for a cute idea for some homemade candy jars, this is a great one! I went by my local Michaels last week and picked up some embellishment jars on sale and then headed over to Target and grabbed a bag of Hershey's Kisses. After I got home, I pulled out my Artful Delight December Kit and went to work. This is what I made...




Supplies Used From The Artful Delight December Kit: Echo Park Wintertime Paper - Frost (I used the back that has (4) 6x6 patterns on it...one for each side of the jar); Ranger Stickles - Christmas Red; Little Yellow Bicycle Christmas Jewel Stickers

Other Supplies: Bazzill Cardstock - Red Rock; Ali Edwards Stamp Set - Sentimentally Ali; Colorbox Chalk Ink - Chestnut Roan; Craft Smart Ink - Chocolate Brown; Tim Holtz Distress Ink - Fired Brick; Adirondack Paint Dabber - Snow Cap; Ranger Stickles - Diamond; Martha Stewart Scallop Heart Border Punch; Fiskars Star Punches; Maya Road Chipboard Snowflakes; American Crafts Buttons

Is that cute or what?? I made 6 of them...one for each of the teachers my daughters have this year. I just know they'll love them! Hey, everybody likes chocolate right?? ;)

So, if you need a quick little gift, this could be perfect for you. Grab any kind of jar, some candy, some supplies and get creating...I guarantee you'll make somebody very happy!

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. ;)

Snow Cute!! (Artful Delight)

I am so excited to share with you today! Last week I received my December kit from Artful Delight and I couldn't WAIT to start creating with it! Why was I soooo excited you ask? Well, because the paper collection in this kit is Echo Park's Wintertime! I just adore Echo Park. ADORE them! And Leeanne picked some amazing things to go along with the collection...just look at all of this amazing product...

Is that awesome or what?? :) To see a list of everything included in the kit and how you can get one for yourself, you can visit the Artful Delight store here.

Our amazing DT member Debbie created the sketch for December and it's fabulous! As soon as I saw it, I knew just what picture I wanted to use, and I think my layout turned out great. :) Here's the sketch along with pics of my page...

Supplies Used From The Artful Delight December Kit: Echo Park Wintertime Papers - Snow, Snowman, & Journaling Cards (the back of it); Ranger Stickles - Christmas Red; Chipboard Snowman

Other Supplies: Bazzill Cardstock - Red Rock; Tim Holtz Distress Ink - Fired Brick; Craft Smart Ink - Chocolate Brown; Papertrey Ink Banner Die; Fiskars Circle Punches; Ranger Stickles - Frosted Lace; Adirondack Paint Dabbers - Snow Cap & Espresso; Maya Road Chipboard Letters - William; Baker's Twine; Papertrey Ink Buttons

Madison looooooved that hat, and definitely looked "Snow Cute" in it, don't you think?? Ok, ok, so maybe I was a little bit corny with the play on words there, but that's me, so I'm cool with it, lol! ;) I'd definitely have to say that my favorite part of the layout is that ADORABLE little snowman! It was so much fun decorating and putting him together. Love it!

Be sure to check out the Artful Delight blog this week to see everyone's take on the sketch. Also, if you play along and create a project using the sketch, you'll be in the drawing to win January's kit for FREE! Can't beat that right? :) Good luck if you enter, and 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. ;)

The Paper Variety Challenge #7!

Hello there! It's time for another challenge at The Paper Variety!! We have a really cool challenge for you this week...photo inspiration! All you do is take whatever inspiration you see in the photo and create a project with it. You can use the colors, the design, the distressed feel of it...whatever works for you! I went with the design of block pattern for my page and I absolutely LOVE it!






Supplies: Echo Park Paper - Sweet Summertime; Cosmo Cricket Paper - Honey Pie (Red); Tim Holtz Distress Ink - Tea Dye & Scattered Straw; Craft Smart Ink - Chocolate Brown; Marvy 3/4" Circle Punch; Heidi Grace Alpha Rub-ons; Chipboard Button; Tim Holtz Paper Distresser; Making Memories Sanding Block; Twine

This is my baby at her birthday party this year. I still can't believe she's 5! I love this shot I got of her blowing out the candles on her cake and I think the colors match this Sweet Summertime paper from Echo Park perfectly. Don't you just love it when that happens?? ;)

So, are you feeling inspired?? Take a look at the photo, do some brainstorming and then get creating! If you link up your project by next Tuesday at noon, you'll be in the drawing to win this amazing prize sponsored by Apron Strings Designs...

I can't wait to see what you do! Oh, and make sure you head over to the blog and check out all of the DT member's projects. Everyone rocked this challenge!! :)

The Paper Variety Challenge #3!

It's time for our third challenge over at The Paper Variety! This week "The sky is the limit!". The idea is to use anything you might see in the sky as your theme...birds, butterflies, kites, clouds, stars, the sun, etc. Really cool idea. ;)

Anyone who knows me could probably guess that I chose to use butterflies for my theme...I love them! I recently won an Echo Park "A Walk In The Park" collection pack and the butterfly patterned paper was just perfect for me! I used it to create a mini album/address book. It's something I've wanted to do for a while now and I am SO happy with it...










Supplies: Echo Park Paper - A Walk In The Park; Bazzill Kraft Cardstock (Inside Pages); Cosmo Cricket Lacing Cards (Covers); Craft Smart Ink - Chocolate Brown; Adirondack Paint Dabber - Espresso; Martha Stewart Butterfly Punch; WRMK Corner Chomper; I-Rock; I-Rock Gems; Cosmo Cricket Tiny Type Alphabet Stickers; DMC Floss

Super quick and easy to do, and cute on top of that! :)

So do you have an idea in mind for this challenge? If so, we'd love to have you play along with us! There's an amazing prize up for grabs, sponsered by The Scrapbooking Cottage, and it's a Cosmo Cricket Togetherness Crafting Kit!



Please take a minute and head over to The Paper Variety and check out all of the other DT member's projects...they're fabulous!! I'm really looking forward to seeing yours too. ;)