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

Saturday Snowfall

Today, I have enjoyed watching the freezing rain...& finally our first snow fall. It has been over 30 years since we've had snow in October...& I'm enjoying it. I've been cooking, eating, papercrafting & now I'm ready to go have movie time with the family. Hope all  of you are having a fantastic Saturday too. Here are a few photos I took earlier today.

"Bling, Bling & More Bling" LMCB#61

It's Lasting Memories Layout Challenge #61.
All you have to do is create a layout with as much BLING as you want! You have until Saturday October 29th to link up your layout. Join Us, we'd LOVE to see how you Bling IT!

Here is my take on Challenge#61. Entitled "We are Artists".
Used: Bazzill Cardstock, Basic Grey Out of Print pattern paper, American Craft Glitter Thickers along with lots of different colored bling. Pictured: Scrapbookers: Melissa, Myself, Kat & Chela. On this day we put down the glue & paper to hang out for Happy Hour.

Used the following emebellishments:
K&Co purse, Sandylion butterfly, Basic Grey bow, Webster's word card, misc bling/ribbon & pin. Also used a touch of Maya Road Silver Mist.

 Used: Hedi Swapp journaling prompt.

Sketches in Thyme Challenge #57

Love SIT sketches...as they give me a jumpstart to creating..
Here is challenge #57 from Sketches in Thyme.

Here is my take: Entitled "Remember Good Times..You & Me". Pictured is myself & Nicole.

Used: Studio Calico September Kit along with misc embellishments from Basic Grey, Websters, K&Co, Echo Park, Recollections & Pebbles.

 Embellishment cluster close-up.

 Journaling:

Sketches in Thyme DT Call!!!

One of the the blogs that I get inspiration from is having a opening call....Sketches in Thyme Design Team Call. They are looking for new DT members.
Check out their blog for all the details.


Here is the DT sketch....

 

 

Here is my take on the sketch:

 

Happy Dance....Happy Dance!!!

It's OFFICIAL...I'm excited to be selected ....
 "Queen of CRAP" @ Scrap YOUR Crap!
Check us out!
Look forward to creating with these "crafty" ladies~

TTT's Challenge #11

Let's get creative with Triplicate Trials Tuesday Challenge #11!
We'd love for you and your friends to join us.
All you have to do is create either a card/layout/altered item based on the 3 part challenge below. Don't forget to upload to "Mr. Linky" on the TTT blog.

Here's my take on Challenge #11...yup another CARD! Shocking I know. I just used misc. pattern paper found in my scrap basket, twine that I picked up from Recollections & Jolee's embellishments...easy peasy!

Dimensions...Lasting Memories Challenge #60...& Blog Candy!

This week it's all about DIMENSIONS at Lasting Memories Layout Challenge Blog. Use them anyway you like for our Layout Challenge #60. You have until Saturday October 22nd 9pm EST to upload your layout.

**For those of my followers who join our Layout Challenge this week...I am giving away a K&Co "SMASH BOOK" to one lucky follower.

***All you have to do is complete this weeks Challenge #60, upload it to Mr. Linky at Lasting Memories, come back to My Blog & leave a comment that you joined this weeks challenge. I will randomly draw a name on Sunday October 23rd.

SO now on to my layout....

This week I chose to use the 1 sheet I had left of Recollections Signature Live Love Laugh pattern paper. Love this paper since it is thick & double sided. To add dimensions to the layout; I cut out 2 words & used pop-dots to raise them up. I also used pop-dots on the picture and used the other side of the pattern paper to draw attention to the picture. I covered the American Craft Natural Thickers with Dark Brown ColorBox Chalk.

Of course, my layout can't be complete with out butterflies. I had a few butterflies left over from my Gabrielle Bo Bunny chipboard sheet & 1 metal butterfly left from my Recollection package.

Pictured: Myself & Carla. We have been friends for 34 years (since I moved next door to her at 5 years old...so now you can guess my age LOL) & we happen to be cousins too. She happened to join me for Happy Hour last month. It has been months since we've seen each other...but we picked up with our last conversation. Friendships like ours are hard to find & I treasure it dearly.

Terrific Thursday

I've been soo behind in my blog reading that I almost missed Tina's Blog Post...

Congratulations to Caryn! Thanks for checking out all the blogs in the hop and leaving a comment. Please click her name to check out her blog.

The blog hop gift goes to...The Scorpion Crafter!!!


I so can't wait to play with my "blog candy"!

Warm days coming to a end...

This weekend in Maryland, we experienced extremly warm temps in the 80's. So the kids enjoyed pool time with their godparents!

Tag your IT....@ Lasting Memories

This week's Challenge #59 at Lasting Memories Challenge Blog is "Tag your IT". All you have to do is create a layout using a "tag"...easy peasy! Check out our creative DT for inspiration. You have until 10/15 8am EST to link up your layout.

My tag came from my September Studio Calico kit. Used: My Minds Eye Stella & Rose pattern paper/label stickers and chipboard, Basic Grey Glazed brads, Sassafras Butterfly chip shapes and Colorbox Chestnut Roan chalks. Pictured: Fellow scrapbookers (except for the 4th lady) gathered for a Girls Night Out.

Challenge #10 @ Triplicate Trials Tuesday

Join us this week for our 3 part challenge at Triplicate Trials Tuesday. Check out what our amazing Design Team has created. Don't forget to spread the word about Triple T & Link Up your take on this challenge.

Here is my.....CARD.

For those that know me, I am not a card maker.

I love layouts so I have a larger area to create..

Used: Bella Blvd Estate Sale pattern paper, Bella Blvd Ciao Chipboard & Websters Princess Petal Florettes.

Recipe Time @ Lasting Memories Challenge Blog

That's right! This week at Lasting Memories Layout Challenge Blog it's all about the "Layout Recipe" for creating Challenge #58.
Join us in using:
(1) Photo
(2) Embellishments of Your Choice
(3) Colors of Your Choice
& the Twist...SONG Lyrics of Your Choice!

Here is my layout entitled "Hail to the REDSKINS"! Used Stamping Stations School Pride Pattern paper, Doodlebug Simply Sweet Cardstock Stickers & EK Success Embellishments. Pictured: My son & daughter preparing for the 1st Redskins Game of the season! (Sorry for the terrible picture...it's been rainy all weekend).