Scrapbook Challenges FlashBack Friday #184

I'm finally back to scrapbooking and posting on the blog!   Woohoo!  It has been almost a FULL YEAR since I posted here on The Papercrafting League, and I am praising the Lord that He has brought me back! 

 

I decided to jump right in with a sketch challenge at Scrapbook Challenges, and worked from Sketch #184 in the November-December Flashback Friday challenge!  Here is the updated sketch from SC, and below is my one page layout!

 

 

 

 

I always love a sketch that allows me to use 3 or more photos! 

 

The journaling section included in the sketch forced me to come up with more details than just the date!   Thanks, Scrapbook Challenges!

 

 

I used American Crafts Junior collection papers, My Mind's Eye Lime Twist twine, Zots glue dots, Scenic Route Grafton Park chipboard, thickers vinyl alphabet stickers, and Queen & Co. washi tape. 

 

<<<    Roberta  >>>

MAP - A Layout for Kreative Koncepts

 

I'm so excited to announce that I found a super inspiration blog, called Kreative Koncepts!  

I decided to jump right in and do a layout for their current challenge:

Everyone knows that I love a sketch with 2 or more photos, so I didn't need to make any adjustments to this one!  Here is my sweet boy, featured in a little baseball outfit!

He's the Most Adorable Player, the MAP! 

Stuck?! SKetches June 1st Sketch

I found another great sketch to inspire me this month, at Stuck?!Sketches!

 

To keep my momentum going in a 3 year battle with time, I added a third photo to this sketch, and I hope you like the results! 

 

Here is my page in a long series of me and my little bug at the zoo!

 

I can't wait for all of the new sketches at my favorite sites that will be coming in July!

Scrapping Everyday Miracles July Sketch Challenge

Welcome to my Design Team layout for the July Sketch Challenge at Scrapping Everyday Miracles!

 
 













Family is truly a blessing in this lifetime, and in our family, we love to celebrate birthdays! 

Here is the original sketch I worked from:


















To create my layout, I used Simple Stories  Happy Day collection pieces, Pink Paislee patterned paper, American Crafts thickers, My Mind's Eye patterned paper, and Recollections textured cardstock.  Hop on over to Scrapping Everyday Miracles to join in the sketch challenge, and share some of your everyday miracles! 

All My Faves: A layout for Scrapping Everyday Miracles

I'm a new member of the Design Team at Scrapping Everyday Miracles blog, and the July Main Challenge is to scrap about your favorites, and to incorporate the twist of office supplies!

 
This was an easy topic for me:  family, fun and fellowship!  These shots are from a birthday party a few years ago, and I was blessed to get so many pics of our family members, together!  The office supplies I chose to use were the 6 red paperclips, and the green staples on the corners of the photo mattes!  I used a combination of Simple Stories, My Mind's Eye, Pink Paislee, and Bazzill cardstock!  I am really into using little banner strips currently, so I made several of them with   
     scraps!

*** Get over to Scrapping Everyday Miracles and enter some of the challenges, and giveaways!**

AND get ready for the 2nd Birthday Celebration Blog Hop at Scrapping Everyday Miracles on July 11th-14th! ***

 

paint: A Layout for April Week #4 for Let's Get Sketchy

My Little Bug loves to put everything in his mouth.  He decided to taste the fingerpaints, smell them, rub them on his face, and even managed to do some painting!

Here is the original sketch from Let's Get Sketchy:

 

I was able to pack a lot of details into this layout, and 3 photos of my little painter!

UPDATE - fam: A Layout for Sketches in Thyme #108

I'm so excited to have been chosen one of the TOP 3! 
My take on the sketch provided is actually one of my more clean & simple layouts. 

Hre is the original sketch #108 at Sketches in Thyme:

 



I enjoyed the challenge of this sketch, and the simplicity of the elements!  I wish all of my layouts came together this easily, used 3 photos, and supplies I had on hand!

Go Apps: A Layout for My Scraps and More # 25

Go Apps!  This is my Alma Mater, and the major school in our hometown!  Going to lots of home games has become a family tradition!

 

Here is the original sketch from My Scraps and More #25:

 

I loved using 3 photos and lots of paper strips and ribbon from my stash!  I also used pices of a partial leftover die-cut from Pink Paislee from another project! 

friend: A Layout for Let's Get Sketchy April Week 3

 

And here is the original sketch for April Week 3 at Let's Get Sketchy:

 

I didn't exactly follow the sketch, buit flipped it to work with the paper I had in my stash, and cut apart a die-cut to give the illusion of circular movement!  I was able to use some My Mind's Eye Miss Caroline collection, an old die-cut, and some brads from  my stash!  I love using 3 photographs, too!

36.5: April Week #1 For Let's Get Sketchy

The April Week #1 Sketch at Let's Get Sketchy allowed me to use 3 photos of my huge collection!

Here is the original sketch:

As I've mentioned in other posts this year, I am committed to the goal of using the stash of supplies and product and I have, and only purchasing adhesives and prints of pics!  On this layout, I was able to pull out one of my favorite stacks from Me and My Big Ideas!  It had the exact shade of golden-yellow-orange my son was wearing! 

 



Let's Get Sketchy: Feb. Week 2

http://letsgetsketchy.blogspot.com/2013/02/february-week-2-challenge.html

Here is the original sketch at Let's Get Sketchy:

I used these supplies for my layout:

Fancy Pants Summer's End collection

The Paper Studio KRAFT stack

Black burlap fiber

brown staples from Memory Makers

thickers

 

Sketches in Thyme # 101 and 102

I present my layout for Sketches in Thyme #101:

 

Sketches in Thyme # 101

http://www.sketchesinthyme.blogspot.com/2013/02/sketches-in-thyme-101.html

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And below, I present Sketches in Thyme #102:

http://www.sketchesinthyme.blogspot.com/2013/02/sketches-in-thyme-102.html

 

 

The original sketch #102:

 

In these layouts, I showcased photos from a trip my son and I took to a friend's small home farm!  We both love animals, and he loved getting so up close and personal!

 

This year, 2013, my goal is to basically use what I already have in my scrapbook stash, and only purchase tape runners, glues and adhesives!  So, here is a list of the products and supplies I used:

 

• Recollections chocolate cardstock
• The Paper Studio KRAFT stack
• Close To My Heart houndstooth print paper, wooden die cuts, and Waxy Flax
• Fancy Pants Summer's End collection
• My Mind's Eye burlap twine
• American Crafts black flat thickers
• K and Company woodgrain title chips

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10 Buttons with Frosted Designs!

On the 10th Day of Christmas.....  BUTTONS - but only 10, as part of the Frosted Designs 12 Days of Christmas Challenge Celebration!  Here is my layout, entitled, "PLAY!"

 



All 10 of my buttons are red, in various sizes and styles! 

I used Simple Stories Summer Fresh, SEI Washi Tape, Pink Paislee striped paper, Jenni Bowlin journaling card cut into strips, Basic Grey and Recollections brads, and Zots and Tombo adhesives!

Happy New Year!

Mama's Boy: A Layout for Bird is the Word "Sweet" Challenge



Here is my entry for the Bird Is The Word "Sweet" Challenge:

 

 

I just love these photos of me and my sweet Mama's Boy together on the steps to my craft studio.

 I "popped up" scrap strips of paper from the collection, and trimmed individual font stickers in random lengths.

This paper collection by My Mind's Eye Sunny Day, is a sweet collection about summer fun, and frames the photos of me and sweet bug just perfectly! 

Title is in Me and My Big Ideas foil font chipboard stickers

Tiny journaling is in October afternoon font stickers

 

Fly over to Bird is The Word and join a challenge!

 

Enjoy!

All About Me Blog Hop

 

 

And I present my very cheery, very patterned layout that is all about me!

 

 

Here is the lineup for this blog hop - and you are visiting my blog, #7!

 

1. Shelley Peeler - http://shelley-scrapbookingforfun.blogspot.com/

Shelley is offering BLOG CANDY, too!

 

 2. Judy Hardwick- www.bepresentbereal.blogspot.com/
 3. Sandy Hentzel- http://scrapbookblessings.blogspot.com/
 4. Shelley Toney- http://heartstring-designs.blogspot.com/
 5. Melissa Chesser- http://iamapapermaniac.blogspot.com/
 6. Janet Royer- http://janetscreativeworld.blogspot.com/
 7. Roberta Meyers-Edmisten - http://thepapercraftingleague.blogspot.com/
 8. Claire Rambo- http://threewaterscreations.blogspot.com/
 9. Sarah Woodring- http://craftingwithsarah.blogspot.com/
 10. Cathy Derouche- http://cathyplus5.blogspot.com/
 11. Nadja Robbins- http://nadjarobbins.blogspot.com/
 12. Tess Hilton- www.sassycricutcrafting.com/
 13. Robin Carroll - http://cutonedesignsbyrobin.blogspot.com/
 14. Amy England - http://www.scrapthissavethat.blogspot.com/
 15. Miranda- http://www.nanasscrapspot.com/
 16. Kim Gwin- http://theartisansattic.blogspot.com/

  

 

I am very, very fond of distressing photo edges and paper edges, too! 

 



 

I like to use font stickers often, too, as my handwriting is unpredictable - and I like to trim them to different sizes! 

 

This blog hop was a true challenge for me, as I lately dislike having my photo taken!

I used these products to create this layout:

My Mind's Eye On The Sunny Side Collection

October Afternoon  Mini Market Red & Cream tiny front stickers

ATD Memento Yellow Foam font stickers

Stickles gold

My Mind's Eye Lime Twist Baker's Twine

We R Memory Keepers Paper Piercer

  

I am offering BLOG CANDY!

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Animal Encounters: A Layout for Scrapping Everyday Miracles

I created this layout of 3 animals based on the beautiful Pagemaps sjetch provided by Scrapping Everyday Miracles!  I used lots of green to complement the iguana and the foliage, and orange to accent the land crab!  I always love a sketch with several photos - you know me - I take too many! Below is the link to the challenge!

Scrapping Everyday Miracles October Sketch Challenge

 

For this layout I used Bazzill and CTMH cardstocks, Simple Stories Year O Graphy collection, October Afternoon font stickers and American Craft thickers.  I also recyled the natural ribbon twill strip from some bedding I purchased!  It came wrapped around the quilt with a tag attached, and it was silly to throw it away!  The green burlap netting was purchased at a convention, and I do not know the manufacturer!  Brads are from CTMH!

Moments: A Layout for Sketches in Thyme

 

Moments:  Yes they are truly what we remember!   I created this layout based on Sketch #89 from Sketches in Thyme!  I was fond of this layout because I was able to use 3 photos!  You guys know I take way too many of my Ezra, so a multiphoto sketch is my fave! I also liked the contrast of circular and rectangular elements!

 

I used October Afternoon font stickers, American Crafts thickers in vinyl, CTMH brads, Recollections circle die cut, Quick Quotes PowderPuff chalking ink, and everything else is Simple Stories!

2 Stars: A Layout for "Let's Get Sketchy October Week 3"

 

Let's Get Sketchy October Week #3 Sketch

 

I really enjoy usingseveral photos on a layout, and this sketch was just right for our starfish adventures in the Caribbean!

TO CREATE THIS LAYOUT I USED THESE SUPPLIES AND TOOLS:

My Minds Eye Lime Twist die cut

Simple Stories Year-O-Graphy cpollection

Bazzill cardstock

American Crafts thickers in vinyl

Close To My Heart white brads

just like daddy



I love this layout!  I based it on the sketch at Fetch - A - Sketch, Challenge #33

and I loved the geometric elements, especially! I also took the opportunity to use 3 photos in these elements, and that always make me happy!  I cut the stars with my Cricut and the Plantin Schoolbook cartridge, and inked them with chalking ink and a brush!  The title is made with Me and My Big Ideas Alpha chips and then I brushed them with the same Quick Quotes Powderpuff Chalking ink in Baja Blue.  

[Free Spirit]

We love to travel, and we almost always visit somewhere warm, and this vacationi was no exception!  Culebra island, Puerto Rico is beautiful, friendly, warm, sunny, and one of our favorite spots!  We feel free to relax and play here!

 

I created this layout with the inspiration from Stuck  On U Sketches Sept. 14th Original Sketch Challenge and the word inspiration from Bird is The Word August 27th New Challenge Word: Spirit

My son, pictured in 90% of my layouts, is a true free spirit...he finds joy in so much, it is infectious.

 

To create this layout, I used these products:

Bo Bunny A Gift Of Love paper

Cherry Arte Summer Surprise paper

Little Yellow Bicycle Sky Blue Check paper

Cricut Cartridge: Plantin Schoolbook

Prima flowers

Simple Stories Year O Graphy

K and Company Handmade Woodgrain Alpha

Quick Quotes Powder Puff Chalking Inks Baja Blue

Recollections buttons

CTMH brads

Fiskars Large Circle Punch

CTMH 1 1/4 Circle Punch

Zots Adhesives