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

Scrap It Girl December Challenge

Goooooooood morning my friends!!  Wow, can you believe it's already December??  That's totally crazy right?  I feel like November flew right by, lol. ;) Anyway, a new month means a new challenge over at Scrap It Girl!  This month we want to see you use a clock in some way on a project...

Supplies: BoBunny Mama-Razzi Collection - Tabloid, Dot, Mama-Razzi; Tim Holtz Distress Ink - Walnut Stain; Ali Edwards Stamps - Simple Joy; Cuttlebug; Quickutz Heart & Arrow Die; Stampin' Up Heart Punch; Fiskars Twinkle Twinkle Punch; Fiskars Nice Tri Punch; Amy Tangerine Thickers - Woodgrain Muse; Recollections Washi Tape; Remington Noiseless Font

When I saw the challenge, I got all excited because I instantly knew what picture and papers I wanted to use, and I knew I had a flair button and a brad with clocks on them...and then I couldn't find either, LOL.  Don't you love it when that happens?? ;) Thankfully I came across this awesome Washi tape that has clocks on it that worked perfectly for my layout.  The clock theme just fits because this is a very special moment in time that I never want to forget and one I'm very thankful that I captured.  I snapped this shot of my hubby dancing with our daughter at my cousin's wedding and I've wanted to scrap it for such a loooong time.  I think I was struggling with what to say about it in the journaling, but this challenge got my gears spinning and it all worked out!  Now I loooove the page. :)

So what do you think of the challenge?  Have something in mind?  If so, we'd love for you to play along!!  Make sure to link up your project at the Scrap It Girl blog by the end of the month and you'll have a chancce to win a fun prize!  Good luck and thanks for popping in for a visit today!

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I'm entering this layout in the following challenges...
Simon Says Stamp - Anything Goes
Creative Scrappers - Sketch #235
Scrapbook Circle - Quote Inspiration
Simon Says Stamp - A Project With Heart
ScrapFIT - Thankful

MMD Sketch #25

Hello there my friends!! I'm really sorry that it's been such a long time since you've heard from me but I promise it's for a good reason...we bought a house!  We closed on the 17th of last month and have spent the last 3 weeks getting everything packed up and moved.  It's been CRAZY.  We're finally starting to get everything in it's place though and it feels absolutely amazing!  We couldn't be any happier. :)

Sooooooo I totally missed sharing the last sketch from Miracles Momma Designs with you.  I'm sure you won't mind it being a little late though because this one ROCKS!

Supplies: Studio Calico Sunny Side Up Paper; American Crafts Shoreline Collection - Vera; October Afternoon Woodland Park Collection - Blue Sky, Gooseberry Falls; Tim Holtz Distress Ink - Walnut Stain; Tim Holtz Distress Marker - Walnut Stain; Studio Calico Mister Huey - Estate Green, Custard, Calico White, Pretty Pink; AC/Dear Lizzy Neapolitan Roller Date Stamp; EK Success Embossed Curve Border Punch; Fiskars/Jenni Bowlin Tab Punch; Fiskars Flit On By Butterfly Punch; Basic Grey Konnichiwa Chipboard Alphas; Basic Grey Button

I am SO in love with the way this layout came together. I took these awesome pictures of my girls with my niece before and after an egg hunt at my mom's house this year and they worked perfectly with the sketch when I turned it sideways. I also got to play with Studio Calico's Summer of '69 kit which I recently won and had so much fun!

So what do you think of the sketch? Do you love it too? If you do and you create something with it, we'd love to see! You can link us up over at the Miracles Momma Designs blog and we'll pop by for a visit and leave you some love. ;) Thank YOU for popping by to see me today!

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

Moments To Celebrate

Hi there my friends...I'm baaaaaaack!! ;) I decided to get crafty after all today and created this layout for my sister...






Supplies: Basic Grey Konnichiwa Collection - Lucky Cricket, Good Afternoon, Jiko, Pagoda; Tim Holtz Distress Ink - Walnut Stain; Ali Edwards Stamp Set - It's In The Details, The Family Circle; Fiskars Flit On By Punch; Basic Grey Button; Twine; CK Alis Hand Font

I've already scrapped these pictures for myself (here), but when I posted my page, my sister got all excited and said she wanted one too! I used the same collection for her page but went with a different design and took my inspiration from the latest Basic Grey sketch (which totally rocks). I really like how it turned out and hopefully she will too! ;)

Thanks for stopping by again today...I love my visitors!

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I'm entering this layout in the following challenges...
Basic Grey - 6/25/12 Sketch
ScrapFIT - Polaroid
Unique Crafters - Buttons

Sketches In Thyme #78

Hello there! Today is my first DT post for Sketches In Thyme and I've got a great sketch to share with you...

Supplies: Fancy Pants Love Birds Paper - Loves Me Loves Me Not, Only One, Sending My Love; Tim Holtz Distress Ink - Walnut Stain; Tim Holtz Distress Marker - Walnut Stain; Studio Calico Mister Huey - Calico White, Dark Calico; Ali Edwards Stamp Set - Loving Words; AC/Dear Lizzy Neapolitan Roller Date Stamp; Fiskars Flit On By Punch; Jillibean Soup Corrugated Butterfly; Basic Grey Button

I took these pictures of my girls after a long day of swimming and relaxing and I love that they look so happy together. It's just what a mama wants to see from her girls. :)

I changed up the sketch a little to work for my pictures, but you can definitely see the basics of the sketch in the background, and it just goes to show you how amazingly versatile sketches can be! Don't ever be afraid to use a sketch as your starting point and then make it your own...you never know where your creativity will take you!

If you have a minute, please stop by the Sketches In Thyme blog post for today and check out what the other ladies did with the sketch. I'm sure you'll love what you see! ;)

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I'm entering this layout in the following challenges...
Scrap The Girls - Sisters
Scraptastic Club - Song Title/Lyrics As Title (I Just Love You)
Simon Says Stamp - Clean & Simple
Studio Calico - Song Lyrics (I Just Love You)
ScrapFit - Mist

Some new pages to share!

Hello friends! Sorry I've been MIA lately, but my creativity decided to take a vacation. ;) It came back at the end of last week though and I put it to work! Here's what I made...






Supplies: American Crafts Dear Lizzy Neapolitan Paper - Sea Breeze, Hazy Horizon; My Mind's Eye Good Day Sunshine Paper - Head In The Clouds; Tim Holtz Distress Ink - Pumice Stone; Ali Edwards Stamp Sets - This One, Amazing; American Crafts Dear Lizzy Roller Date Stamp; Cuttlebug; Papertrey Ink Butterfly Die; Martha Stewart 3-in-1 Classic Butterfly Punch; Martha Stewart Large Circle Cutter; Studio Calico Mister Huey - Clay; Elle's Studio Lil' Snippets Tag - This Week; American Crafts Puffy "Rainboots" Thickers - Black; October Afternoon Farmhouse Button; Tim Holtz Tiny Attacher; Retro 35 mm Cameras Washi Tape; DMC Floss; DYMO Label Maker






Supplies: My Mind's Eye Follow Your Heart "Be Happy" Papers - Honey Flourish, Striped Pink; My Mind's Eye Miss Caroline "Howdy Doody" Paper - Beautiful Roses; American Crafts Cardstock - Peach; Tim Holtz Distress Ink - Pumice Stone; Ali Edwards Stamp Set - Favorite Memories; Papertrey Ink Stamp Set - Happy Trails; EK Success Scallop Circle Punch; Fiskars Nice Tri Punch; Fiskars Flit On By Punch; Fiskars Circle Punch; Studio Calico Mister Huey - Clay; October Afternoon Mini Market Stickers - Gray & Cream; Basic Grey Button; Twine

I am SO happy with how these layouts turned out! Both of the pictures absolutely melt my heart and I wanted to use some really great papers for each of them. It worked out perfectly! I created both of the pages with the March kit from Artful Delight. I've really missed getting Leeanne's kits since I'm not on the DT anymore, and when I saw the one for this month, I fell in LOVE with it and just had to buy one! It's gorgeous and I can't wait to work with it some more...

So thanks for stopping by today! I promise it won't be as long before I share something new again. :)

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I'm entering these layouts in the following challenges...

~ You Are ~
Frosted Designs - Sketch
Elle's Studio - Embellish Your Embellishments
The Paper Variety - Tic Tac Toe (Layout/Stitching/Die-Cut)

~ Sweet Baby ~
Sketches In Thyme - Sketch
ScrapFIT - Splattering
Unique Crafters - Anything Goes

Absolute Blessing

Hi there friends!! I'd like to share this layout I created earlier today with you. It all started when I saw a new sketch posted over at Helen Croft's blog (Scrap A Little) that is just awesome! I really love working with Helen's sketches so I knew I wanted to create something with it...






Supplies: My Mind's Eye Love Me Do Paper - Forever In Plaid, Rock & Roll Heart, Heart Of The Matter; Tim Holtz Distress Inks - Scattered Straw, Fired Brick; Ali Edwards Stamp Set - This Is The Day; Fiskars Flit On By Butterfly Punch; EK Success Double Heart Punch; Martha Stewart Royal Butterfly Punch; Martha Stewart 3-in-1 Classic Butterfly Punch; EK Success PSN LE Circles Border Punch; Martha Stewart Large Circle Cutter; Basic Grey Button; CK Jot Computer Font

Isn't that so pretty?? I absolutely LOVE the way it turned out and the colors are amazing. This is such a precious picture to me because it's the first one taken of us after Madison was born. I had just become a mommy of 2 and we had become a family of 4 so we were all very happy! It was such a special day and one I'll definitely never forget. :)

There are a couple of other things that I'm working on right now so hopefully I'll be back soon to share those with you. Thanks so much for stopping by tonight!!

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I'm entering this layout in the following challenges...
Scrapbook Circle - Remember This (In Journaling)
Flutter By Wednesday - Anything With Wings
ScrapFIT - XOXO (In Journaling)
Burlap & Buttercups - What's Your Style? (Inked w/Butterflies!)
Scrap It Girl - Show Some Love
Scrapping Everyday Miracles - Something You're Passionate About

First Day

Good morning! I'd like to share a new layout with you that I created yesterday. I saw a sketch challenge posted over at the BoBunny blog so I decided to try my hand at it...

Supplies: BoBunny Learning Curve Paper - Letters, Bookmark, Stripe, Crossword; Tim Holtz Distress Ink - Walnut Stain, Scattered Straw, Fired Brick; Ali Edwards Stamp Set - Ordinary Days; Mister Huey Mist - Dark Calico; Fiskars Twinkle Twinkle Star Punches; Marvy 3/4" Circle Punch; Tim Holtz Edge Distresser; Tim Holtz Paperclip; Doodlebug Loopy Lou Cardstock Alphabet Stickers - Beetle Black; Elle's Studio Tag; We R Memory Keepers Corner Chomper; Tim Holtz Tiny Attacher
*Inspired by the 1/26/12 sketch on the BoBunny blog

Isn't that cute? This is Emily on her first day of Kindergarten. She was SO ready to start school, as I'm sure you can tell by the huge grin on her face! ;) After I finished my page, I realized I missed the deadline for the challenge...bummer. I really like the layout though so I'm happy I made it before realizing that or I may not have done it!

Thanks for popping in today!! Have a great weekend. :)

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I'm entering this layout in the following challenges...
ScrapFIT - Clusters