Bo Bunny...Bo Bunny...Challenge

My FAVORITE Manufacturer is having a Sketch challenge...in case you missed the title it is

 BO BUNNY!  I enjoyed creating my take on the sketch.

Special thanks to my BFF for gifting me the Snow Fall collection.

Here is my sketch interpretation:

Used: Bo Bunny Snowfall pattern paper, American Craft Thickers, Creative Imaginations Rhinestones and  La Petites 3-D Stickers.

Sketches in Thyme...December Challenges...

So glad that I had time to complete 2 of the 3 December Challenges over at  Sketches in Thyme.

My interpretation of Challenge #62:
Entitled "Winter Wonderland"
Used: Bo Bunny Snowfall pattern paper, layered chipboard & Feelin Frosty cardstock stickers, Craft paper, Creative Imaginations Rhinestones.



My interpretation of Challenge #63:
Entitled: "Trick or Treat
Used: Creative Imagination & Imaginisce pattern paper, Bazzill Cardstock, American Craft Thickers and Cloud Nine Raindot skulls.

Lasting Memories Challenge #69 & DT Call!

As we come even closer to Christmas, it's time for a mini vacation for Lasting Memories.We'll be on vacation till January 8th, when we'll be kicking off the New Year with a new DT!! Would you like a chance to be on the DT? All you have to do is join this challenge and be sure to add DT with your name when you link up (ex: Karen DT). Challenge #69 will run for 2 weeks. New members will be notified first week of January! We will still be posting Featured layouts in the meantime to keep that mojo flowing over the holidays!! You'll also see some changes in January as well .. stay tuned!!!!

DT Member Info:

1. This term is 6 mths - January to June 2012
2. LAYOUTS ONLY please
3. You will be required to join our Yahoo group which is where you'll find all upcoming challenges
4. Comment on all DT member entries each week
5. Comment on as many entries as you can
6. Host at least one giveaway - whether it's from you or a sponsor you find
7. Challenges run Sunday 8am EST to Saturday 9pm EST
8. If you can't join a challenge, just please let us know, there's no stress here!!! We do ask that even if you can't make the challenge, that you post a link to our challenge that day on your personal blog
9. HAVE FUN!!!

This week it's all about Holiday Cheer and we'd like to see what inspires you from this photo ... colors, children, Angels ...

Here is the sketch provided to the DT...however I turned it a bit.

Here is my layout entitled: Simply Zoe! Pictured is my too cute cousin.

Used: My all time favorite manufacturer...Bo Bunny Tis the Season Chorus Diecut and Combo Stickers, Bo Bunny Making Berry Cardstock Stickers, American Craft Thickers, We R Memory Keeper Doilie & Bling.

I have truly enjoyed being on Karen's Design Team...I hate to see it come to an end. I have met some really crafty ladies who are going to make me dabble in "digi" in 2012. Today, I have looked over all the layouts that I have created for this DT & am truly glad to be able to create layouts for all of these treasured memories!

SYC Challenge #60...Buttons...& More Buttons!!!

December SCRAP YOUR CRAP Challenge #60 is up! This month we want you to dig in your stash & pull out all those HOARDED BUTTONS!  Not 1 or 2...but a handful. We want you to be creative...either make a layout, alter item...just USE them. Make sure you check out the other

"Queen's of Crap" & leave them so "creative LOVE"~

Here is my take:

Lasting Memories Challenge #68...Winter & Snowflakes

Welcome to Challenge #68 at Lasting Memories Layout Challenge Blog.

This week is all about Winter layouts...with "SNOWFLAKES"! So pullout those winter embellishments & pics....& Join us this week! You have until Saturday December 17th to upload to Mr. Linky...you may be selected as one of the top 3 featured layouts...so start creating :)

Here is my layout entitled "Let it Snow"!

Pictured is my daughter Kassie making snow angels.

This was our 1st snow of 2011. I'm so looking forward to the next snow fall!

I pulled out some We R Memory Keepers Merry & Bright pattern papers and cut out some of the snowflakes from the paper. I also used Jolee Winter embellishments, Recollection flowers & my handy Recollection punch for the boarder. 

This made a great 8 1/2X11 layout to add to my daughter's album.

TAGGED! 10 FuN FactS about ME!

Today Classy GIRL is celebrating her birthday!! So, stop by & celebrate with her! Tell Scorpian Crafter sent ya!

Her challenge is to tell 10 FUN Facts about ME! Here it goes...

1. I am ADDICTED a coffee drinker. Anytime of the day or night. I love Dunkin Donuts coffee or Maxwell House Masterblend. KONA medium roast is my ALL time favorite...straight from HAWAII! If none of these are available I'll drink Starbucks..but that is my least favorite. I am a straight 6 cream 6 sugar girl. None of that "fru fru" Mocha/Latte stuff!
2. I enjoy being a Wife & Mother! It's a job that I LOVE doing day after day...it NEVER gets old!
3. I play with paper Scrapbook everyday....it helps me sleep better knowing I've created something!
4. I'm allergic to NUTS...but have been craving a Snickers Bar for weeks...I just want a little taste.. then use my Epi Pen....I'm crazy!
5. I've been thinking about exercising...but figure why since I'm losing weight each week without exercising...means more crafting time for me!
6. My schedule has been crazy the last 6 months & did not get to hang with friends & family as much as I would have liked too..definately on my 2012 list!
7. I have not been to Greatscraps Super Store my local scrapbook store since September...I'm sure their sales have been way down because of that...hee hee
8. This is the first year that I am way behind on Christmas gifts for friends and family..but by next weekend...I'll be all done!
9. I am a football JUNKIE FANATIC! I Love the game sooo much!...not enough to play on the Girls Flag Football team..but I love watching my son play tackle football & my husband playing flag football. The Flag Football players have been a part of our family for 12 years...& I don't see my husband retiring anytime soon.
10. I LOVE Haribo Gummy Bears! They are my candy of choice...which is why I'm headed to 5 & Below to buy some at lunchtime!

Tag YOU'RE it!  If you are reading this post, please now share 10 Fun Facts about YOU on YOUR blog!  Share your  link below and I'll come and give you some love!  Please share by Sunday, December 11, 2011. I'll do a random drawing on Sunday!

Lasting Memories Challenge #67...Sentiment

This week at Lasting Memories Challenge Blog our Design Team was challenged to create a layout with a Sentiment. Join us this week for Challenge #67 and upload your creation by Saturday November 10th.

Since today is Sunday, I chose to create a layout about my favorite football team REDSKINS  sport FOOTBALL.

My sentiment is "SPORTS FaN" which definately describes me.

Used: Karen Foster pattern paper and rub-ons, Bo Bunny Chipboard and Reminisce diecut stickers.
Pictured: Is my self & my BFF Queen Kat representing our favorite football teams.

Sketches in Thyme November Challenges

I was able to complete a couple of this month's challenges at

Sketches in Thyme last weekend during my Birthday Crop.

Here is challenge #59:

My take:

Used: Authentique Glowing pattern paper & Me & My big Ideas embellishments.

Pictured is Kassie & her BFF Peyton walking in the schools Halloween Parade.

Here is challenge #60:

Here is my take:

Used: Bazzill Cardstock, Authentique Glowing pattern paper, & Martha Stewart embellishments.
Pictured is Kassie who dressed up for "Crazy Sock Day" at school.

Lasting Memories Challenge #66 Color Me Happy!

It's all about "color" for Lasting Memories Challenge #66 "Color Me Happy"! The DT was inspired to create a layout using the below color scheme.

So link up your layout by Saturday December 3rd! You may be the lucky winner of the "Blog Candy".

So here is my take entitled "Just Us Girls"!

Used: Misc pattern paper, Misc ribbon,  Bazzill Cardstock, Recollection pearls, Webster embellishments, EK Success birds & Maya Road birdcage.

Happy Thanksgiving!!!

Today was the first time that I did not cook Thanksgiving at home. Instead I arranged for my husband to have Thanksgiving with his brother & 2 sisters whom he has not had Thanksgiving together with in over 20+ years (since their mother passed away). So, today; we are TRULY Thankful for FAMILY!!!

Note: We are cooking Thanksgiving on Friday while everyone is out braving the Black Friday Sales!

Wishing you & your family a very Happy & Safe Thanksgiving!!!

Pictured: My husband (who's the baby in the back), his sister Tina, brother Danny & other sister Bonnie.

Lasting Memories Challenge #65...& A GIVEAWAY!!!!

This week's Challenge #65 at Lasting Memories Layout Blog is all about completing a layout using one of the 3 pictures from below as INSPIRATION. You have until Saturday  November 26th 9PM EST to upload your layout to Mr. Linky.

I chose this picture for my INSPIRATION.

Here is my take on this week's challenge. Not only did I chose the above picture to create my layout; I chose one of my wedding pictures

...as today is my 12th Wedding Anniversary PLUS 30 something Birthday...

Anyhoo, I created this layout entitled "Family...You & Me".

Pictured is myself & my husband on our wedding day November 20, 1999. I used one of my favorite Manufacturer lines "Bo Bunny Welcome Home pattern paper and chipboard, Prima flower, Colorbox Chestnut Roan Chalk & Ek Success heart.

So, since it's my birthday today & 12th Wedding Anniversary I'm giving away some lovely

"Blog Candy" from another of my favorite manufacturers...Websters.

Giveaway includes:

1 package Bloomers

1 package Petite Roses

4 4X6 Layered Transparencies

6 6X6 Petite Pattern Papers

6 12X12 Pattern Papers

To be eligible to win: (Open to those in United States)

1)  For 1 entry: Become a follower of Lasting Memories Layout Challenge Blog & complete Challenge #65. Upload your layout to Mr. Linky by November 26th & then come back to my blog & let me know you completed the challenge.

2) For 2 more entries: Mention this challenge & giveaway on your blog & leave a comment with a direct link back to my blog.

3) For 3 more entries: You will get 3 entries for every person who becomes a follower & mentions your name.

Winner will be announced on November 27th!

Stay tuned...More Giveaway's...aka "Blog Candy" ALL WEEK !

Oh CRAP!!! Challenge #59 is up At Scrap Your Crap!

I am excited to annouce AGAIN...that I am a offical "Queen of Crap" at

 SCRAP Your CRAP!

Welcome to our 1st Challenge of 2011!

Challenge #59 is Mist AWAY! Use at least 3 mist sprays on your creation.

I'm sure you all have some mist spray in your scrapbook crap stash! If not, use some paint.

My take on the challenge is entitled "WE...". Pictured is me & my husband from 2009.

Used:  Maya Road Gray & Sage Mist, Colorbox white paint, DCWV Lemon Flower Paper Stack pattern paper (gifted from my BFF), Bazzill Cardstock, American Craft Rainboot Thickers, Little Yellow Bicycle Journaling tag, Websters Bloomers, Maya Road Ribbon, EK Success Butterfly, Me & My Big Ideas Hearts.

Lasting Memories Layout Challenge #64

Hide it! That's  is Challenge #64 at Lasting Memories Challenge Blog. Use "hidden journaling" anywhere on your layout.

My hidden journaling is right under the  school picture filmstrip. It reads "Yearly school pictures are overpriced & usually never turn out good; so I am always taking pictures of the kids at home each year. This picture of Kyle turned out way better than the school taken photo". November 2011

Used: Little Yellow Bicycle Head of the Class pattern paper , sticker pieces & stick pens along with American Craft Poolside Thickers.

LMCB#63 Earthtones & Sepia

This week Karen challenged the Design Team at Lasting Memories Challenge Blog to use Earthtones & a Sepia photo for layout Challenge #63.  Join us & upload your layout by 9pm EST on Saturday November 12th.

I pulled out my untouched hoarded  stash of Moxxie Shades of Autumn pattern paper & cardstock stickers along with XY&Z layered chipboard stickers & bazzill cardstock. My layout is entitled "Family Life". Pictured is Kyle & Kassie at Six Flags Fright Night.

Used Photo Shop Elements to convert the picture to sepia & a faded sepia picture.

Triple T's Challenge #12

Join Us for Challenge #12 at Triplicate Trials Tuesday.
Our 3 part challenge includes 3 colors, a sketch & "The Time of your Life" theme.
Upload your  (card/layout/altered item) by Sunday October 13th!
We look forward to seeing what you create!

Here is my take entitled "YOU & ME": Used: My Minds Eye Lime Twist pattern paper & Accessory Sheet along with Bazzill Cardstock.

Lasting Memories Challenge #62 "CHERISH"

This week at Lasting Memories Layout Challenges we are challenging you to create a layout using the word "CHERISH". You have until Saturday November 5th to upload to Mr. Linky.


Here is my take on Challenge #62. Used Reminisce Football pattern paper.

Title Close-Up: Used Me & My Big Ideas Titles & Prima Alphabets.

Photo Close-Up: Pictured is my husband #18. The "Best Flag Football QB" in the DMV (DC/MD/VA) in my opinion. He is warming up for his 1st Game playing with the Vipers.

Journaling Close-Up: "As my favorite QB is coming to the end of his flag football career....I cherish every moment that he plays. Every time he throws the ball I look forward to seeing a Touchdown!" October 2011