Scrapbook Challenges #325

I can't upload this to SC's photobucket account, so I thought I'd place it here and then link it to their site.
Unfortunately, it scanned terribly since it's so bulky.  All pp is October Afternoon Rocket age.  Title letters are from Sassafras Lass, and I added twine, mini brads, and some old felt and button embellishments.

the original sketch:

and my take:

Sketch Inspiration #349

Loved this sketch provided by Sketch Inspiration!  Photo of the Kevster in Washington D.C.  All supplies are from the Amy Tan line Ready, Set, Go.

And the original:

Stuck On U Sketches

A layout I completed for Stuck On U Sketches, I was pleased at how quickly it came together.  The photo was taken more than 10 years ago at Kevin's elementary school, and had a dark, very busy background so I cut it out.  I used some Studio Calico pp and alphabet chipboard stickers, and the 2 paper clips came from an old SC kit.  The tag is from Ormolu (I think).  Mist is from SC as well.

and the original sketch:

Creative Scrappers #234

Finished this with just a few hours left to enter!  Used Webster's Pages, and Prima flowers.  I misted the "vine" with Mister Huey's Applejack.  Title letters are from AC Amy Tan.

And the original sketch:

Creative Scrappers #236

Lovin' these sketches from Creative Scrappers!

And here's my layout:

I used the new FarmHouse Market line, and added some Prima wooden letters and a metal gear.

Creative Scrappers #235

For Creative Scrappers, using Sketch #235:

This is the original sketch.  My take:

It scanned a bit dark because of the buttons.  I used the Basic Grey line, Clippings, which is wonderful for heritage photos.  I added some Prima Buttons and staples as well.

Creative Scrappers #233

Using sketch #233 from Creative Scrappers:

Here's the original sketch:

I used the American Crafts Amy Tan Ready, Set, Go line.  I added some sequins.  Not sure where the paper bag, that I cut in half, is from--just found it in my stash!

SC sketch #308

My uncle, one of the sweetest men to walk the planet. . .

Sassy, goofy cat

Photo taken by Bob, when trying out our new camera.  She doesn't cooperate well.
Used sketch from Scrapbook Challenges, but inverted it.  Scrapbook Challenges is running a month long marathon of sketches, and this is from August 6.

Pattern paper is from Pink Paislee.  The tiny wooden birds are from Studio Calico.  Word stickers are from Tim Holtz, as well as the playing card with the capital S.  Added ribbon, and distressed and used ink.

Christmas, 1969

My brother and I, circa 1969, in front of our fake cardboard fireplace.  I loved that thing!  Check out our pajamas.  Good times.

Pattern paper is from Webster's Pages, and title from KI memories.  Added ribbon and gems on the flowers.    Used sketch #307 from Scrapbook Challenges.

My Grandmother, around 1910

My Grandmother is standing on the far left, along with her mother and 4 of her 7 siblings. Photo taken around 1910 or so. Used sketch #305 from Scrapbook Challenges.

Pattern paper and journaling tag is from Jenni Bowlin, letters are from Girl's Paperie, and measuring tape is from Tim Holtz.  Ribbon is from Bo Bunny.  I did some distressing to the paper edges.

So Happy to Read

For Scrapbook Challenges, Sketch #303:

And my layout:

Pattern paper is from October Afternoon, Sidewalks line.  Paint and tickets and happy sticker are from Jenni Bowlin.  Tiny bird (love it!) is from Studio Calico, and I added gems and twine.  At 17 now, Matthew probably wouldn't know a book if I threw it at him, lol.  TFL!

Kevin, Senior Pics

This was my first layout posted as a design team member of Scrapbook Challenges!
Here's the sketch!

And here's my take on it:

Used lots of Tim Holtz stuff--the stamps, tape, negative ribbon, and paint.  Title letters are from Heidi Swapp, and inked with Tim Holtz ink pad.  The little map is from Ormolu.

A Favorite Layout

My take on The Color Room colors and sketch #108. Forgot to upload it on the blog.  Photos of my mother that I discovered after she passed away. Love the 1950's feel to them.

Scrapbook Challenges Design Team-Layout App

My application for the Scrapbook Challenges design team.  Here is the sketch:

And here's my take:

Layout is 8 1/2 * 11, and most of the product came from the recent Studio Calico kit.  My cousin, in the late 1960's.  I love black and white photos.  I kept them unaltered.  TFL!

Playing along with Twisted Sketches #153

Pictures of a tarantula in our back yard.  One of the best things about living in Oklahoma--NOT!

Cardstock, tag, and 2 metal buttons came from Ormolu.  Green pattern is Crate Paper.  Border stickers are Studio Calico, and fabric tape from a local scrapbook store.  Photos taken from far away cuz I'm a chicken.  TFL!

Layout for Sketch Inspiration

for this week's sketch, #321.  More Yellowstone photos, of the waters in one of the thermal basins in West Thumb.

Scrapbook Challenges #296

The one and only Old Faithful. . .photos taken by Bob during our stay at Yellowstone last summer. For Scrapbook Challenges, sketch #296.

Scrapbook Challenges

For Scrapbook Challenge #295.  Hexagons are, like, totally in right now!

Sketch Inspiration

For Sketch Inspiration #319:

CSI #17

A recent layout for CSI Case #17.  It's an 8*8 size.  Lots of penwork.  Used spray mist and a Studio Calico template in the background.

Let's Get Sketchy #10

Loved this week's sketch at Let's Get Sketchy.  This is sketch #10 and I rotated it clockwise.  We had really thought the winter blizzards in Oklahoma in Jan/Feb 2011 had killed our crepe myrtle, in our front yard, because it was above the snow line and looked awful.  But it survived to bloom in the Spring!

 Pattern paper is from SEI; green dot pattern is Amy Tan/AC; sticker letters are from Studio Calico; green gems are Kaiser Craft; and washi tape is also from Studio Calico.  TFL!

This layout got on the watch list at CSI:Color, Stories, Inspiration last month.  TFL.

And I'm blogging (sorta)

In honor of National Scrapbook Day, my first post. . .

I discovered this photo after my mom passed away, in some boxes my father gave me. Like the journaling says, there are no markings on the back, and it's not glossy, so not sure how it was acquired! But I loved it. I sanded the star paper, and used paint to bring out the title a bit. (pattern paper and paint is from Jenni Bowlin, title stickers are American Crafts. Inspiration came from May Flaum on a recent post on the JBS blog.