Prayer Journal (Artful Delight)

I've got a new project to share with you today that I created using the October kit from Artful Delight. I really adore how this turned out, especially that butterfly!






Supplies Used From The Artful Delight October Kit: BoBunny Et Cetera Paper - Stamped & Watermark; Felt Rolled Rose (Created by Leeanne)
Other Supplies Used: Papertrey Ink Cardstock - Vintage Cream (Inside); Colorbox Chalk Ink - Chestnut Roan; Tim Holtz Distress Ink - Walnut Stain; Adirondack Paint Dabber - Espresso; Ali Edwards Stamp Set - Sentimentally Ali;Papertrey Ink Stamp Sets - Journaling Lines (Inside) & Happy Trails; Fiskars Circle Punch; Fiskars Butterfly Punch; Martha Stewart Butterfly Punch; I-Rock; I-Rock Clear Gems; Jillibean Soup Corrugated Flower; Crop-A-Dile

I made this for my sweet friend Sandi's friend Marti who is battling Cancer right now. Sandi told me that Marti is a Christian so I thought a prayer journal would be just the thing for her! The inside pages are all stamped with journal lines and an Ali Edwards sentiment that says "thoughts and prayers" which I think is just perfect. I hope this small gift brings a smile to this special lady's day...

There are still a few October kits left so if you haven't had the chance to get one yet, you've still got time. :) Thanks for popping in today...your visit means so much!

Jakson (Artful Delight)

Good morning friends. :) I'd like to share a layout with you that I made using the October kit from Artful Delight and the sketch for this month, created by fellow DT member Debbie...






Supplies Used From The Artful Delight October Kit: BoBunny Et Cetera Paper - Stamped & Watermark; BoBunny Double Dot Cardstock - Coffee Stripe; BoBunny Et Cetera Combo Alpha Stickers
Other Supplies Used: Tim Holtz Distress Ink - Walnut Stain; Fiskars Star Punches; Making Memories Star Brad; DCWV Vellum Quote; Tim Holtz Edge Distresser; Tim Holtz Paperclip

Now I'm sure those of you who visit often are thinking, woah, that's a boy page! Yep, you're right and those don't show up here much do they? This is another layout for the album I'm doing for my mother-in-law and this is my hubby's sister's adorable little boy Jakson. He takes amazing pictures! I have to say though...it was SO weird doing a boy page, and I can't even tell you how hard it was not to use a butterfly, lol! You know me and those butterflies. ;)

Anyway, I'm really happy with how it turned out and I've got to stay in boy mode for a few more pages. Jakson has a cutie-pie brother Taylor who I need to do a layout of, and have a couple of them together to do also. It'll be fun!

If you haven't snatched up an October kit for yourself yet, I would definitely recommend doing it because the contents are super yummy! I'm sure you'd love it...

Sassy Lil' Sketches 10/9 Reveal!

Hello friends. Today is the day that I am sharing the very last Sassy Lil' Sketches sketch with you...






Supplies: Jillibean Soup Dutch Mustard Soup 6x6 Paper Pad; Colorbox Chalk Ink - Chestnut Roan; Craft Smart Ink - Choclate Brown; Ali Edwards Stamp Set - Simply You; Fiskars Circle Punches; Martha Stewart Heart Confetti Punch; Jillibean Soup Corrugated flower; Twine

I really like how this card turned out and this sketch is one I'm sure I'll use in the future. :) Don't forget that both layout and card sketches have been posted on the Sassy Lil' Sketches blog every day since the 2nd, and if you use any of them and link up your project by the 23rd, you'll be in a drawing for a Sassy Lil' Sketches Ebook!

It's been alot of fun being a part of the Sassy Lil' Sketches team and I hope that Katie and Cherie know how much they'll be missed. Good luck in whatever comes next for you both!

Sassy Lil' Sketches 10/5 Reveal!

It's time for another Sassy Lil' Sketches reveal! First I'll share my card with you...




Supplies: Cosmo Cricket Upcycle 6x6 Paper Pad; Basic Grey Cardstock; Colorbox Chalk Ink - Chestnut Roan; Craft Smart Ink - Chocolate Brown; Studio G Stamp; Fiskars Circle Punches; Recollections Pearls; Making Memories Button

And now I have a little bit of bad news. Katie and Cherie, the ladies who started Sassy Lil' Sketches, have decided to close it down. :( Here's what they posted on the blog...

"With much sadness in our hearts, we have made the difficult decision to close down Sassy Lil' Sketches. Sassy Lil' Sketches has been such a big part of our lives for almost three years. We are very thankful for the wonderful designers who have graced us with their talent & we are very thankful for all of our followers who faithfully participate. Without you we could not have been successful in this fun endeavor!"

I've only been on the DT for a little while and I've really enjoyed it so I'll miss it for sure. I have to say I totally understand why they've made this decision though, because family and personal lives should always come first! I wish both of them happiness in whatever comes next for them...
You'll still be able to join in some challenges during this month though, so no worries! ;) Layout and card sketches will be posted on the Sassy Lil' Sketches blog every day through the 9th (they started the 2nd), and if you use any of them and link up your project by the 23rd, you'll be in a drawing for a Sassy Lil' Sketches Ebook! Fun prize right? :) Good luck if you decide to play along! I'll have one last reveal for you on Sunday so make sure you come check it out...

That third layout...

Hello again! This is my second post for the day so if you came looking for my altered notebook, please see the post below. ;) I wanted to share the third layout I did using the awesome sketch posted over at the Authentique blog that I posted about yesterday. This one is definitely my favorite!




Supplies: Authentique Journey Paper - Promenade & Jaunt; My Mind's Eye Bohemia Bluebird "All Boy" Paper - Blue; American Crafts Cream Cardstock; Tim Holtz Distress Ink - Walnut Stain; Colorbox Chalk Ink - Chestnut Roan; Studio G Stamp; Papertrey Ink Stamp Set - Happy Trails; Fiskars Upper Crest Border Punch; Martha Stewart Butterfly Punches; I-Rock; I-Rock Clear Gems

I am soooooo loving the way this turned out. So much so that I kind of wish it was for me, lol! I'm making an album for my mother-in law (shhhh, it's a secret...thankfully she doesn't read my blog!) full of layouts about each of her three kids and their families. This page will be either the first page in the album or the last one...I haven't decided yet. She is such an amazing grandmother and absolutely LOVES her grandbabies. It's tough on her too because she lives in Texas and they are spread out from Washington to NC. I'm making this album for her so that when she's missing us all, she can look through it and hopefully feel a little closer to us. :)

Anyway, sorry that turned into a book! I'm very chatty today so you can feel free to ignore me, lol. I'll be back tomorrow with a new card for sassy Lil' Sketches so see you then!

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

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

A couple of new layouts...

I did some scrapping yesterday with this amazing sketch that was posted over on the Authentique blog on Saturday and I absolutely LOVE my layouts!! I made two of them (and I'm actually working on a third one!) and just switched it up a little bit to make them look different...




Supplies: Authentique Journey Paper - Promenade & Jaunt; My Mind's Eye Bohemia Bluebird "All Boy" Paper - Blue; American Crafts Cream Cardstock; Tim Holtz Distress Ink - Walnut Stain; Fiskars Upper Crest Border Punch; Fiskars Butterfly Punch; Martha Stewart Butterfly Punch; I-Rock; I-Rock Clear Gems; American Crafts Lullaby Thickers




Supplies: Authentique Blissful Paper - Happiness & Felicity; WRMK Grandma's Kitchen Paper - Pinwheel; Tim Holtz Distress Ink - Scattered Straw; Colorbox Chalk Ink - Chestnut Roan; Craft Smart Ink - Chocolate Brown; Ali Edwards Stamp Set - It's In The Details; Martha Stewart Circle Cutter; I-Rock; Jolee's Hotfix Jewels

I had so much fun! I kept both pages very simple in order to let the pictures be the star and I think they look fabulous. The third layout I'm working on looks very similar to the first one here, but it's not for me, so that's totally ok! ;)

I also made up some more Christmas cards...yay! I'll be sure to post those asap. :) Thanks for stopping by today!

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I'm entering these layouts in the following challenges...
Authentique Paper - Sketch (Both)
Wee Memories - Favorite Technique (Bling) (Blue)
Technique Tuesday - Studio AE Stamps (Yellow)
Simon Says Stamp - Anything Goes (Yellow)