Graduation from High School

I was pretty happy with how this turned out. The only thing that would make it better is if these two were still dating. But, you know, if it is meant to be, they will meet again when they are older. I wish only the best for both of them.  I am entering this into Simon Says Stamp Anything Goes. It is my 2nd entry.  I used Close to My Heart papers and borders, and the Harriet Tubman quote is also from there.  The date stamp is Amy Tangerine (American Crafts) and the embellishments come from all over the place:  American Crafts, Pink Paislee, Basic Grey, Crate Paper, October Afternoon.  I love it when you can coordinate different collections into one awesome layout! It is one of my favorites that I've done in a long time.

We have renters in the house we left. They are the original family who wanted to purchase the house. They love it so much--sounds like as much as we loved it! We met them the day they moved in, and they seemed really nice. Their intent is to lease for a few months until they can get their credit score upped a little bit after having paid off some medical bills. It sounds like a risk, but it  feels like this is the right thing. Please continue to pray for us and/or send us some positive vibes.

You and Me - Senior Photos

I made this for Scrapfit's Sketch Workout #69. Do you think the final layout should have the heart ribbon (#2) or not (#1)?  I'll go with the majority of the crowd!! I also entered this in my friend Stacy's challenge and Simon Says Anything Goes!.

Thanks for visiting! If you leave me a comment, I'll do my best to get around to you! I have been so busy, I'm surprised I found time to scrap!!! :-) 

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Happy Together -- UPDATED 3/9

I decided something was missing. So, I added the Prima flower and moved the happy up closer to the border. Do you think it is an improvement???

I made this layout of Emily and Mitch just happy to be together! I used all Close to My Heart except the letters which are Thickers and the lace.  Well, and I rubbed some gold Adirondack Paint Daubers on the pieces I cut from the CTMH Art Philosopy Cricut cartridge which is totally amazing!!!!  I made it using Artful Delight's beautiful sketch.  Have you checked out LeeAnne's kits? She and her team have such a knack at picking out great kits!!!

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My Son is in his Senior Year

I made this for the Frosted Designs' Fabulous Friday Challenge - Something New! Everything with the exception of the brad on the Congrats tag is the new Chap line from American Crafts! I love it!

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Christmas tag

I created these tags for my stamp club for our December trade. We decided to do tags this year instead of cards. I was prompted to get them going today by a Hero Arts challenge as well as the Scrapfit #55 challenge to make a Christmas tag or card as well as Really Reasonable Ribbon's Challenge #35 Christmas Theme. I was rather pleased with how these came out. On the back, I have a fun Fiskars stamp that has a " to: and from: " box in a cool shape. Naturally, when I went to photograph these, I forgot to take a photo of the back. I ran some Ranger distress ink along the edges of the cool tag I found on a fun Cricut cartridge I have. I also pop-dotted the small tree and stippled some darker ink over the stamping on it to make it stand out from the other tree. It is amazing how much time making 12 tags took me. I don't even want to admit how long it took!

On a side note: I had to end up taking a high dose (for me) of prednisone along with an antibiotic for my leg surgery--I had what was probably an infection and excess inflammation. They seem to be doing the trick, but I'm praying that I don't gain weight with the prednisone like I usually do! I'm already as big as I've ever been. I'm going to try to keep hitting the gym as much as possible to help prevent it!

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P.S. Check out this link: http://www.imaginisceblog.com/2011/11/one-door-closes-as-another-opens.html

Engrained - Tempe, Arizona - ASU campus

I was really excited when I saw this lovely paper and other goodies from Webster's Pages "box" sale! I knew they would go perfectly with the Engrained photos I took or had taken when my sister and I visited there!  Engrained is all about sustainable, fresh ingredients! And, if you can see the words I left showing through the paper, you can see that it could be Engrained's mission statement! The food was so good there that I highly recommend you make the effort to get out to Arizona State University's Tempe campus and eat there if you are in the area (near Phoenix). It looks really casual inside, and the food is kind of served "cafeteria" style (though it is made fresh and brought out to your table), but it is gourmet food. The prices are pretty reasonable, too, considering you get a drink and don't tip there! Yum! I wish I could eat there right now! I made this for Simon Says.....Who wants some FOOD & DRINKS????

Thanks so much for visiting! I hope your week is wonderful!

Point Loma brings about Contemplation

I decided to try out a new technique (to me) to fit with Lasting Memories layout challenge and added string to the bottom to meet The Paper Variety's challenge for this week.  My new technique was to paper piece using canvas.  I also used some crackle paint on the chipboard and boat hull.  These photos were taken at Point Loma! It was such a beautiful place. I could have stayed there all day!

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Last Layout from Memphis Trip

Phew! I'm finally finished with our Memphis, TN, trip that we took during 2010 Spring Break!  I forgot to post this last week!

Father's Day Card - Masculine Bicycle

I made this card using CPS Card Sketch 220.  I flipped it, but I thought it worked nicely with the elements!   I am entering it in Simon Says ,,,,, Father's Day / For a Male challenge! I thought it turned out rather well.  The stamps and buttons are some newer ones from CTMH. The paper under the bicycle image is Tim Holtz. The ribbon is Cosmo Cricket. I don't know where the clock came from, but I got it from Melissa O'Neill a while back. And, the  center of flower in the middle of the clock is from Graphic 45  from my friend Stacy.  It is also for her challenge.

Our Wedding

I made this using a PageMaps sketch found at Sketches 4 All for Scrapfit's Only You challenge.  It also fits The Paper Variety's week 33 big screen! challenge.  I really like the movie of the same name: Only You with Marisa Tomei and Robert Downey Jr.


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Thank You Card

I made this for  Moxie Fab World's Tuesday Trigger: Skirting the Issue challenge! Also Simon Says Stamp and Show Anything Goes!
 I think you can see where I got the idea to use this paper! I'm also entering this into a challenge at Sketches 4 All!

Memphis Zoo-March 2010

I made this layout based on Artful Delight's monthly sketch!  I used Adornit's Misty Collection. I think the papers are so beautiful!  I used CTMH ribbons and snaps.

Raking Leaves - 2001

I created this using a sketch from Sketches 4 All.  I also took a challenge by Toree at CK to use only patterned paper, some ribbon, either brads or eyelets and some glitter/Stickles.  I thought it turned out pretty cute!

Paris - Vintage

Here's a closeup of the felt (fabric) and the crackle-painted chipboard:

Here's my first entry to More Paper Than Shoes.  It's also going into a vintage challenge at Sketches4All. Here is the challenge:
Theme: "Vintage Paris"
Supplies: fabric, a piece of metal, acrylic paint
Surface: ANY
Technique: Crackle
I've got all of the requirements! I thought my card turned out pretty well for someone who isn't that good at vintage!

Haley and Mitch at Stephens Lake Park - Take 2

I used my new I-Rock on this layout! It takes a little getting used to, but it's quite fun! I'm sure I will be using it more in the future!  I created this for the color challenge on Design Dollies! I'm also entering it at Sketches 4 All!

Fishing Scrapbook Layout