DT: Red Carpet Studio~vacation layout

 Hi there!  We have another layout challenge at Red Carpet Studio....create a travel layout.

Sponsor: Freckled Fawn

prize: $10 gift certificate

I did a layout on our Cabo trip last year.  We took my in-laws on a mini vacation....had a great time.  We relaxed by the pool and just hung out at the resort.  The resort was all-inclusive, so we ate and drank...alot.  Well, at least my hubby and I did. Ü   You can tell how much sun I got in the photo...pretty pink. 
On the layout, I traced half a circle using a pot...gotta use what I have available. lol 
I layered it with my Lucky 8 punch, Classic Wreath{using just the outer cut}.  Also used some of My Favorite Things Die-namics. 

Supplies~
paper: Charming paper collection{Recollection}
tools: Classic Wreath Lucky 8 border punch{We R Memory Keepers}; fishtail banner, page banner{MFT}; swirling lace border punch {MS}; instant camera die{Lil' Inker Design}; blue ribbon punch{Fiskar}
misc: chit chat, custard Alphabet Thickers{American Crafts}; dimensional sticker{Amy Tangerine}

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DT: Red Carpet Studio~"Silent" Layout Challenge

Welcome to our first Red Carpet Studio Challenge!  I am super excited to be a part of their first design team.  RCS has two challenge teams-layout design  and card design team.  For more information on the challenges, click HERE.  

Scrapbooking is my first love when it comes to paper crafting.  And I can't wait to share my layouts with you throughout the challenges.  My creative mojo is at its highest and has been a fun, crafting journey.  So, let's get started with our first layout challenge:

Here's my layout...

I finally opened my Mariposa paper stack and coordinating chipboard embellishments for this layout.  I love the rich colors and designs in this collection.  I hate to cover up the paper, so I added just a few embellishments around the photo{of me and my niece in Santa Cruz}.  I inked the edge of the papers with walnut distress ink. 

I can't wait to see your layout for this week's challenge!

Supplies~

paper: Mariposa paper stack{DCWV}

punch: deco fan{MS}; scallop trim {SU}; fishtail flags{MFT}

misc: skeleton leaves{I Am Roses}; flowers{I Am Roses, Prima, Petaloo}; diamond rhinestone & pearl flourish{Recollections}

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Father's Day Card

This is one of the few masculine stamps I have in my stash....what an eye opener! LOL I need to buy some more masculine stamps.  Time to shop...oh darn! Ü  I saw Gina K. do this technique-woodgrained background.  This was simple to do and I love the woodgrained look.

Supplies~
papers: early espresso, dusty durango, whisper white {SU}; kraft
stamps: teeny tiny wishes {SU}; duck {Make An Impression}
inks: brown stazon, white pigment ink, chocolate brown dye; crushed olive, wild honey {Distress Inks}
dies: oval large, ribbon banner {Spellbinder}  
misc: alpine felt ribbon {SU}


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Welcome Baby

Babies are being born all around us the last few months.  This card is for our cousin...they welcomed a baby girl, Jillian earlier this month.  I used SU textured impressions{framed tulip} & a Stamping Bella{babyfellabella}, Spellbinders{curved rectangles}, TH distress ink{milled lavender}.

Jillian M.

Reagan C.

This one's for our friends Martin & Karina....they are blessed with a baby girl, Reagan.  I used a SU stamp set{Welcome Baby} with Spellbinder dies{beaded ovals & fancy tags}.  I inked it with TH distress ink{peeled paint}.

All the images were colored with copics markers.

Our Family

Here's the scrapbook page I did for my mom as a Mother's Day gift. This family picture was taken on Easter at my parents' church. It's one of the few pictures we have where we're all together and smiling! Well, most of us are smiling. Ü

The stitched paper is from Prima and I absolutely love it! There's so much detail already, you don't need too much embellishments. I didn't want to overload the layout with lots of flowers, just a couple in the corners was enough to bring it all together.
♥ TFL ♥


Closeups:

butterfly-Prima, crystal flourish-Zva Creative

corner flourish and flowers-Prima, frame-Tattered Angels

flower-Prima, crystal flourish-Zva Creative, Thickers-black tie(white velvet)