Lasting Memories Challenge #72

I when I saw this week's challenge at Lasting Memories Layout Challenge Blog 

I realized I had the perfect pictures for this challenge.

My take is entitled "My Famous Punch".

Pictured is a batch of my punch which contains 9 different liquors along with fruit punch &

 Orange Juice to mask the alcohol.

Used: Craft cardstock, Studio Calico Destination  & Suitcase pattern paper, My Minds Eye Lime Twist pattern paper, Sassafras crafty embellishments, Making Memories Noteworthy stickers,

American Craft Thickers & Amy Tangerine Thickers.

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!

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.

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.

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.

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 !

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.

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

"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.

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.

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.

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).

Frames & Flowers Challenge #57

This week at Lasting Memories LAYOUT Challenges it's all about Frames & Flowers. Why don't you link up your layout by 9pm Saturday October 2nd. I really enjoyed finally using my Kaisercraft stash that I have been hording waiting for the right challenge.
Here is my layout entitled "Treasure Friends".Used: Kaisercraft Chanteuse Collection, Recollection Butterfly stickers, Recollection Floral embellishments, Websters sparklers & Tickets, Echo Park Be Mine ticket and We R Memory Keeper Flocked Lace. Pictured: Myself & my BFF Kat @ Girls Night Out.

Challenge #56 @ Lasting Memories Challenge Blog

I'm back for another "layout" challenge #56 at Lasting Memories Challenge Blog. This week the Design Team was tasked with a Sketch (to be rotated/flipped) using Fall Colors. You have until Saturday August 24th 9:00PM EST to link up your Fall layout.
Here is the rotated sketch:

Here is my layout entitled "Back to School". Used: Bazzill Cardstock, Basic Grey Oxford pattern paper & Layered Pops, Karen Foster Love to Cheer Locker pattern paper, Sandylion Essentials Stickers, Making Memories Just Chillin Stickers along with #2 pencils. Pictured: Kyle & Kassie on their 1st Day of School.

Black & White Challenge #55 @ Lasting Memories Challenge Blog

Welcome to this week's Challenge #55 at Lasting Memories "Layout" Challenge Blog. That's right! A challenge blog just for us "layout" ladies. This week's challenge is Black & White. Use black & white photos & colors for your layout. Be sure to check out the rest of the New Design Teams creations. Then link up your layout by Saturday September 17th 9:00PM EST. So easy! Hope you'll join us this week. We'd love to have you!

Here is my take on this weeks challenge entitled "US" (note I threw in a "dash of red"). Used: Bazzill Avalanche Card stock, Echo Park "Be Mine" pattern paper, Recollection pattern paper, Me & My Big Ideas Glitter title, Recollection epoxy stickers, Want 2 Scrap Bling, Jenni Bowlin Studio embellishments, Queen & Co Border Butterfly, Uniball white pen and Maya Road Antique Mist. Pictured: Myself & my daughter Kassie.

September Kicks OFF of a New Design Team, Sponsor & Challenge!

It's OFFICIAL....I have been selected by Karen @ LASTING MEMORIES Layout Challenges Blog as part of her Design Team. Joining me are :

Charity

Wendy Crowe

Vicki W

Joelle

Marie

Amy

Along with owner (Karen), VP (Michele), Brenda & Kim who stayed on this creative team.
This great team will bring you weekly LAYOUT challenges...

This weeks challenge, it's all about "Simply You" ... can be your style, your personally, something you love or just "Simply You".  As you visit all of our blogs, you're really see that this is a VERY versatile challenge!!! Oh!! Guess what!! We have a sponsor this week!!!

MyMemories is offering up a copy of their latest digital scrapbooking software!! I personally LOVE the software and my last few LO's have been done using it. What do you have to do to enter?

1. Join the challenge this week and be sure to link up!
2. Visit MyMemories then come back HERE and leave a comment telling us what your favorite digital kit is!

That's it!! Be sure to do both to qualify for this awesome giveaway!

Here is my layout "Simply Beautiful". My take on this challenge is something  I love to do is to cut half of scalloped pattern paper to complete a layout. As you will notice during some of our upcoming challenges...I LOVE Bo Bunny pattern paper, butterflies & American Craft Thickers!