Scraptoberfest

Hello!

 Here is a four in one layout challenge!   Four great scrap challenge sites have teamed up for the ultimate challenge with a chance to win multiple prizes! 
 ScraptoberFest  is where all the fun details are!

   

Pumpkin Fun                   

Here is my take on the sketch from The Memory Nest  & the color palette from My Scraps & More

Here is the photo of myself for the challenge from Challenge YOUrself

Here is the 2 different Washi Tapes for the challenge from Scrap Our Stash

Some more close-ups

Materials List:  

WeR Memory Keepers / Country Livin
KaiserCraft / Base Coat Collection/Hardwood
Core'dinations Cardstock Darks
Graphic 45 / Place in Time
October Afternoon / Daily Flash Memory Cards & Double Take Stickers / Apple Cider
My Minds Eye / Nostalgia Chipboard Elements
Jolee's Boutique / Pumpkin Picking Dimensional Stickers
Jillibean Soup / Hello banner bite
2 kinds of washi tape

Thank you for dropping by!  I hope you will join in the fun at ScraptoberFest!

Let's Get Sketchy October Week 3

Hi!  This week's layout was inspired by  Brenshevia's Sketch. The owner and founder of  

Let's Get Sketchy.   My husband, Joe, my son, Sky, and I all went to Burt's pumpkin patch last week.  We had a wonderful time picking the perfect pumpkins for our haunted house that we are going to have for Halloween.  While at the farm we took some photos that I am using  for this challenge.  Hope you enjoy the layout!  Thank you for dropping by and for all the wonderful comments everyone has taken the time to leave!  Have a lovely weekend!

Autumn!

My take on this week's sketch

Here are some close-ups

Materials List

Core'dinations Cardstock Darks

The Paper Studio 4.5"x6.5" Cardstock Pack

Studio Calico Wood Veneer

BoBunny Noteworthy Journal die cuts

EKSuccess sticko/Autumn Pumpkins & Vellum Maple Leaves

Jolee's boutique Pumpkin Picking

Artminds Halloween Jumbo glitter

Let's Get Sketchy October Week 2

For this week's  Let's Get Sketchy Challenge,  I was inspired by one of my favorite times of year.  Autumn!  Apple picking, pumpkin patches, and of course Halloween!   When my son, Schuyler, was around 4 years old I dressed him up as a cute little pumpkin.  Before going to pre-school dressed up, we thought we would take some pictures of him in front of our house.  Where we had made a pumpkin patch with all the pumpkins we had gotten from a real pumpkin patch.   There we were telling him to stand among the pumpkins when he looked up at us with a confused  face.  We looked around and ALL our pumpkins were gone!  Over night someone had taken all of them away!  Well, we could not do anything about that but it has given us a good story to tell over the years.  And as you will see, we did take pictures of Schuyler, the only pumpkin, in the corn field in front of our house!    I had a lot of fun creating my "BOO" layout with  Laetitia  sketch.  Thank you Laetitia and for everyone for dropping by.  Hope you all have a lovely fall weekend!

Boo!

 Laetitia's Sketch Design:

My take on this week's sketch

Here are some close-ups

Materials List:

DCWV "The Halloween & Fall Stack"

Recollections "Midnight Magic" 4.5"x6.5" paper pad

K&Company Halloween Die-Cut card stock & "Spook*tacular Adhesive Borders

Making Memories Die-Cut Journaling Stickers "Spellbound"

October Afternoon "Witch Hazel" Chip 'n Stick & Word Stickers

EK Success Sticko Dimensional Stickers  "Boo"

Heartwarming Vintage Stickers "Halloween Treats"

Pebbles Accent & Phrase Stickers

American Crafts  "Trick or Treat " Accent & Phrase stickers

 Michael's  "Celebrate It" Halloween Ribbon & "ArtMinds" Halloween Jumbo Glitter 

Thoughts to Cherish

To go with the layout I did this week for Let's Get Sketchy ,which I used a photo of my Mother,  I handmade a Mom's card in her honor.  Our mother past away just a few years after those photos where taken at Niagara Falls.  My sister, Lianne, was still a very young girl at the time and was very close to our mother.  So she really misses her very much.  I hope the layout and this card will comfort her a little.  Love you!  

Here are some close-ups

Supplies for "Thoughts to Cherish"

The Paper Studio 4.5"x 6.5" "The Linen Door"

K&Company "Susan Winget" Acetate Frames & Journal Pockets

Martha Stewart Craft Dimensional Hydrangea Stickers

The Paper Studio "Spare-Parts" Alpha Silver Metal Stickers

Let's Get Sketchy September Week 4

Hi!   This week's inspiration for Let's Get Sketchy 's Challenge I went really far back in my past.  The reason was because my sister, Lianne, on Facebook posted a photo of Niagara Falls a few days ago.  Which reminded me of some photos I have of her and I with our Mother at Niagara Falls in 1973.   So, I went looking in an old photo album (You know those ones with the unsafe sticky pages) and found them.  The photos themselves are very small 2"x 2" but they bring back many treasured memories!   Bev Code 's sketch has a lot of layering and embellishing.  Which I think helped make my small photos look more significant.  Thank you Bev!  Hope everyone has a wonderful creative weekend!  We will be getting rain and more rain here!  Thanks for dropping by and also for all the lovely comments everyone has been leaving.  I really do appreciate them all! 

September Week 4

Material's List for "Great Family Memories"

Carta Bella "Homemade with Love"

BoBunny "Primrose Time Washed" & "Heritage" Miscme! Journal Contents & Laser Cut Clock

The Paper Studio "Beach House" 8"x 8"

Crate Paper "Love Notes" Photo overlays & "Oh Darling" Journaling Cards

Recollections "Simple Pastel" Embellishments

Prima "Lil Missy" Paper Flowers & Alphabet "Tea-Thyme" Stickers & "Say it in Crystals

Jenni Bowlin Chipboard Buttons

Maya Road Metal Vintage Trinket "Say Cheese Clips"

Pink Lace Ribbon

Here are some close-ups

Charlie Went to Heaven

        When my sister, Lianne's family dog, Charlie,  passed away,  I wanted to do something special for her family.  The idea of a mini album within a sympathy card came to me.  The first step I did was to go on Lianne's and her husband, Mike's  Facebook page and print out and mat some of the photos of Charlie that they were posting.  ( To place in the inside of the card. )  Then I began designing the front of the card.  I thought of some words that most people think about their pets.  I came up with: Forever, Loved, Adored and Unforgettable .  I also added some journaling; the date and Charlie went to Heaven.  My sister's response was very touching.  Lianne was very thankful for the  "Remembrance" (as she called it) card of Charlie and that she will keep it forever.  There is no better complement then that.  Thank you Lianne.

Material's List for "Charlie Went To Heaven"

The Paper Studio 5"x7" Kraft card

KaiserCraft "Hidden Treasures Collection"

Reminisce "Dog Park" Die Cut Stickers

Let's Get Sketchy September Week 3

Hi!  September is just flying by!  I can not believe we are on week 3 already!   For this week's challenge from Let's Get Sketchy , my subject matter is my little dog, Fuzzy.  She has been part of our family for over fifteen years.  Fuzzy is a sweetie pie and we love her very much!      It was a lot fun to put together this layout using Laetitia's design.  Thank you Laetitia!  I hope you enjoy it, as much as I had making it! By the way I have just added my first post for my handmade cards on my blog.  The card's subject matter is also about a pet.  If you are interested in viewing "Charlie Went To Heaven" here is the link, CARDS   Thank you again for dropping by!   See you next week! 

September Week 3

Material's List for "Sweet Fuzzy"

Echo Park Paper "Everyday eclectic" by Allison Kreft  Pink/Mint & 6x6 Paper pad "Sweet Girl"

K&Company 12"x12"  "Cut-N-Paste" Designer Paper &  Susan Winget 4"x6"  Designer Mat Pad

Crate Paper 6" x 6" paper pad  "Fourteen"

Amy Tangerine Embroidery Tag

Basic Grey "Mint Julep" garland

Recollections  Alphabet Stickers &  Tiny Black Brads
Martha Stewart Heart border punch

Studio Calico / Hero Arts /  "Cats & Dogs Clear Stamps

Inkadinkado "Gem Stone Dogs" Clear Stamps

Dog Button

Here are some close ups