Sketch N Scrap

The sketch artists at Sketch N Scrap never cease to amaze me!  I am always so inspired by their sketches!!

This is what I came up with using the Artbooking cartridge:

What a cute little 2-year old boy - with a fabulous big smile!  These photos were taken 22 years ago, and Shane was thrilled to have my in-laws bird on his shoulder! The pieces I used from Artbooking are the honeycomb overlay and the two phrases.  The only other things I needed to use were a little chocolate twine, a few epoxy bubbles, and some Midtown Cork Shapes.  This retired piece of Dreamin' that I've been hoarding perfectly matched his denim jacket.

Thanks for stopping by today, and I hope that your day is blessed!

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New Challenge at Sketch N Scrap

 There is a new challenge at Sketch N Scrap, and we'd love for you to play along!

This is a perfectly lovely sketch, but I will be the first to admit that I had a very hard time with this one.  It forced me to step outside my box and create in a way that I am not used to.  For that very reason, I was thrilled to work on it and stretch my creative muscles.  I decided to grab some pictures that I really love and make a page that just makes me happy!

These two men in my life make me happy.

Very. Happy.

Rather than telling you what products I used or how I made this layout, I want tell you something else.

These photos were taken in 1994, and Shane was just 5 years old.  Jerry was taking him fishing with his Mickey Mouse fishing pole.

Grasp every single moment you can with your children.  

They grow up.  Way. Too. Fast.

I know that's not a popular thing to say right now as I have seen all kinds of articles from young mothers that are tired of hearing it.  I heard that when I was a young mother, too, but it didn't bother me.  I always kind of looked at that at "Titus 2" encouragement and learning from the mothers that went before me.

So let them be little and enjoy every single moment of their running and playing (and fishing).  You never know where your children's lives will carry them, and it's very important that you never take your time with them for granted.  They are such little blessings from God.

Thanks for stopping in today..and remember to make every day your best day!

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Sketch N Scrap Reveal

I am interrupting the reveal of my September card kit to bring you the newest sketch from Sketch N Scrap.

This sketch is fun and fresh and open to a lot of possibilities!  

If you have scraps of paper to use, this sketch is perfect for that!

This is my little blond-haired blue-eyed boy 23 years ago.  So cute!!

My layout consists of scraps of Babycakes, sky paper, a whole lot of stamping, and a few embellishments.  

Hang on to this sketch because you are going to want to use it again and again!  

Be sure to go over to Sketch N Scrap to see the rest of the Design Team examples!

Items used for this layout that can be found on my website:

• X7173B Babycakes paper
• 1385 White Daisy Cardstock
• X5761 Sky Cardstock
• Z2194 Sky Ink Pad
• Z2110 Buttercup Ink Pad
• Z2405 Buttercup Marker
• G1068 Babycakes Workshop on the Go Stamp Set
• S1312 December Stamp of the Month (available in December)
• Z1844 Trinket Wooden Shapes
• Z1732 Color Ready Ribbon
• Blue Sparkles (discontinued)

Thanks for stopping by today! 

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New Reveal at Sketch-n-Scrap!

It's time for a new sketch at Sketch-n-Scrap!  I have really enjoyed looking through your work from the first challenge this month.  You still have time to play with that sketch of the month, and now we have a second one for the month.  (Be sure to visit Sketch-n-Scrap for all the DT inspiration!)

Isn't this great?  I love that this sketch is wide open to possibility!  Here's what I came up with:

Now who could resist this sweet little blond boy covered in popsicle juice?  I know I never could!  This is Shane, and I took these photos 23 years ago.  My precious, precious boy.

This layout is cardstock and stamping, and the colors I've used are Pacifica, Honey, Cranberry, and White Daisy.  I created the banners using a new background stamp that will be released on August 1st.  The other stamps I used are For Always Card-Making WOTG  (stars, dots), Sightseer (chevron, "photo favorites") and My Sunshine (Bob Marley sentiment).  "Coolin' Off is an image from the new Artbooking cartridge.

I loved going back in time to bring these photos to a memory page.  So get those old photos out and scrap a couple.  You'll be surprised at how good your soul feels when you are done!

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Sketch~N~Scrap Reveal

It's time for my first reveal at Sketch~N~Scrap!  I hope that you will play along with this GREAT sketch.  I know I sure had fun with it!

My nephews recently played in the State High School baseball tournament, and I wanted to use some of their photos for this layout.  If you'd like to see detail a little more closely, just go ahead and click on the photo.

I love that my niece caught one of her brothers in mid air - too cool!  And the pitching photo - wow!  Just great memories, and I know my sister will love having this layout in her collection!

Now I'd love to see what you do with this sketch.  Pop over to Sketch~N~Scrap for some more inspiration, and I know you are going to want to pull out your paper to play!

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