Baby Mine

I am so excited about my newest layout!

I did a few new things that really turned out well, and I have Sketchabilities and Sketches in Thyme to thank for the inspiration! 

 

These two sketches are so awesome, I loved using them for my inspiration for a double layout.

 

Here is my layout 

 

I took inspiration from the sketches, and also from the lullaby "Baby Mine" ( I especially love the Alison Krauss version, but Dumbo is a classic!).

 

 

The first page is based on the Sketchabilities challenge. I absolutely love this sketch...really I love all of the Karan Gerber sketches, my first challenge was a Scrap Our Stash challenge with a sketch from Karan Gerber and it was my initial inspiration for starting a blog and completing challenges!

The Sketches in Thyme sketch challenge was also awesome. I loved this sketch so much, I like the flow and movement of the sketch and I really wanted to incorporate the 3 dimensional quality it portrayed. 

 

As always...some close ups :)

 

I used ribbon and flowers to create a 3 dimensional element, I was really happy with the outcome.

The flowers were my favorite thing to make for this page. I had such a blast making them for the first time. Usually I am content to create flat stacked flowers, but for this sketch I really wanted something more substantial.

 

 

 

I don't normally make such long titles for my pages but I decided to forgo journaling in order to use this title, which is one of my favorite lines from the song.

 

I got these adorable tiny clips at target a few days ago and knew I wanted to incorporate them into my page! I love the dollar section at target, I find so many fun things for my layouts there!

 

I am also really happy with how easy the sew easy tool makes sewing cool designs on my pages.

 

 

Have you ever made a layout based on a favorite song? I would love to see them! Have a scrap'n good time!

Welcome Little One

For my first May challenge I combined a Stick it Down and Stuck?! challenge to create a double layout!

Stick it Down has this awesome sketch, I was completely inspired by the hexagon pattern!

 

As always I love the Stuck?! Sketches challenge. I love the use of multiple pictures and the big circle!

 

To combine these I used a big title (which is actually a repurposed tag from a gift bag we received when C was born!) to tie the two pages together.

 

 

Here is the first page, based on the Stick it Down Sketch:

 

When I saw the sketch I instantly thought of the hexagon designed Duck Tape I was given for Christmas. It worked out perfectly! I cut around the hexagons and used them to create the design, I also made some of them elevated to create more dimension on the page.

And my second page based on the Stuck?! Sketch:



 

I incorporated some of the Duck Tape on this page to keep it cohesive. I also stuck (pun intended!) to the sketch pretty closely! The pictures of B meeting his baby sister for the first time always make me smile. The love between them is heartwarming.

 

Here are some close ups!

 

Still experimenting with texture paste. It is difficult to convey in the picture but the I added gold sparkle to the texture paste to tie into the gold throughout the layout. I love the way it sparkles, I wish it would be more evident in this picture!

 

 The rose punch is from We R Memory Keepers. I can't say enough good things about this company. I love their products, but I especially love their customer service. I purchased a punch combo set from a local retailer and I got it home---it was not the punch advertised on the box! I was so disappointed. I contacted We R Memory Keepers and they sent me a replacement set without any hesitation at all! Amazing!

I don't make traditional baby books so I like to incorporate keepsakes into my scrapbook. I knew I had to use her foot prints, but I also included the hospital bands!

 



 

Scrap'n good times, this one is an especially good time :) Hope y'all are scrap'n good times too!

 

C is for Christmas...in April?

So I have been pretty busy lately and I prefer to scrap in chronological order (with the occasional exception) so my most recent layout is Christmas 2013!

Despite being busy, I decided to participate in a great sketch challenge from Sketches in Thyme! They have new sketches each week, how awesome is that? The first two weeks flew by so I decided to use both of those sketches on a double page layout...

 

April Week 1 Challenge

April Week 2 Challenge





 

So here is my take on the first sketch ^^^^

 

and this is the second....

 

It was so much fun making this layout! My whole family had a great time remembering what a fun trip to Sea World this was. Taking the picture in the giant snow globe was so much fun, and about as close as we get to snow in Texas!

I wish the pictures were better, I prefer to take pics in natural light, but all we have had lately are dark and gloomy days!

Here are a few close ups :)

I used the sew easy tool along with a pretty sparkely green thread for the extra detail. My son especially loves it when I make Sesame Street characters with the Cricut. He giggled for 5 minutes straight when I told him the title of the page was "C is for Christmas!" Then he asked me for a cookie :)

Hope y'all enjoyed my layout, have a scrap'n good time...and play along with Sketches in Thyme!

Let's Get Sketchy! DT Call

I finished up my layout for the Let's Get Sketchy Design Team Call! Being completely new to the blog world makes me hesitant to apply, but the whole reason I started this scrap'n blog was to try new things!

I picked the first sketch:

 

Here is what I came up with!

 

I loved how B interacted with the animals at the zoo this day, especially the big cats. This one in particular was smitten with B and sat there for a long time. Realistically he was probably thinking what a tasty snack my toddler would be, thank goodness for the glass that is separating them!

 

 

 

 

The zoo we go to frequently has a lot of peacocks just roaming around at their leisure, one of them lost a feather and B loved finding it! I think it makes a great addition to the page!

 

 For paper choices I used GCD Studios Independence collection. I love the flocking accents on this blue paper! I also used a teal color accent (from a random pack of textured cardstock) for the circle, paw prints, and title. I added the lazy daisy stitch using the Sew Easy tool from We R Memory Keepers.

 

Y'all have a scrap'n good time, and check out the DT call at Let's Get Sketchy!

Stuck? Challenge!

I really love this sketch from Stuck?! Sketches

 

 

 

I used this sketch to complete a double page layout of our day at Dinosaur Park!

 

Here is my finished layout!

 

The first page is inspired by the sketch challenge.

 

 

 

I had never used the Scotch Expressions tape before, I really loved it, it was such a fun and easy way to add a little extra design to my layout. I also used the We R Memory Keepers 2 Edge Doily Punch. The paper I chose was the Paper Studio Boho Chic, it was a great black and gray design that I 'dressed up' with Fiskars Gel Pens! My new favorite thing is the Inkadinkado stamping gear, I bought it for myself for Christmas and I love it. I have never used stamps before this in my scrapping, so it is definitely a fun new addition, I will be getting more stamps-for sure! I had so much fun complementing the pictures of such a fun day with this layout, I hope you enjoy it too!

 

Hope y'all have a scrap'n good time...and check out Stuck?! Sketches Challenges! 

 

 











Scrappy Friends Challenge

I have officially become addicted to completing challenges (and this is only my second one!). I love the inspiration I find from adhering to the guidelines, it seems to enhance my layouts!

The next challenge I completed was actually a three part challenge- the Scrappy Friends Challenge. You all should check out these challenges (links below pictures!)...

Rochelle Spears' March Tic Tac Toe Challenge

 

For my layout I chose the 'Tac' column, using polka dot paper, the color green, and something that sparkles. I also used triangles and journaling strips so the middle row works too! 

GrandDiva's Sketch Challenge

 



This sketch reminded me of a picture I had of a trip to Galveston when we went to Moody Gardens, the buildings were all shaped like pyramids so I thought it would really flow with the triangles in the sketch!

Kelly's Color Challenge

 

This color challenge was so great, I love these colors together and tried to use them all in my layout!

 

Here is my finished layout!

 

I love this trellis punch from We R Memory Keepers!

For my "something that sparkles" I used light blue glitter paper and sparkley star stickers!

 



 

Hope y'all have a scrap'n good time ;)

My first challenge EVER!

For my very first challenge I was inspired by the Scrap Our Stash Challenge #24!

This awesome sketch by Karan Gerber encouraged me to create the first page for my daughter's scrapbook (I have been trying to catch up on my son's scrapbook before I started my daughter). The challenge also motivated me to use a lot of my (ever growing) stash to complete the task of using an element for each letter in the word S-T-E-N-C-I-L.

Here is my finished page!

 

To complete the stash challenge here are the elements I used:

 

S- Sugar Chic Paper by Heidi Swapp (which I absolutely ADORE!) 

T- Thread (using the Sew Easy tool by We R Memory Keepers)

 

E- Eclectic metal sign "crazy for you"

 

N- Newborn head band

 

C- Cindy Loo Cricut Cartridge

 

I- Inkadinkado Stamping Gear

 

L- Leather ribbon

I had so much fun putting this page together, I love using more girly embellishments than I have in the past with my son's scrapbook! Let me know what you think!




I added a gold layer to the flower. I love the inkadinkadoo stamps, they are so fun to use!



There is also gold leather ribbon!



The newborn head band C is wearing in the picture became a great addition to my page.



'Crazy for you' metal sign.



Just recently started using the Sew Easy tool, I love it!



I am obsessed with all of the little details in this gorgeous paper!

 

 Y'all have a scrap'n good time!