DT: Red Carpet Studio~Christmas layout

Hi everyone.  I just want to take this time to express my deepest sympathy to the families grieving from the tragic event in Connecticut.  My thoughts and prayers are with the parents and families.♥

Boy with everything going on, it's hard to focus on crafting...but sometimes a good distraction is not a bad thing.  If you want or need a good distraction, try scrapping a layout with this challenge from Red Carpet Studio...."create a Christmas layout".

Sponsor: SK Digis
 

prize: $6 gift certificate

Here's a layout using some of my last year's Christmas pictures. This is a tradition we all look forward to playing...S-A-N-T-O!  Just like BINGO, but you call out SANTO instead.  The kids love to play because not only are there fun prizes and bragging rights for getting the most SANTOs.

sketch challenge from Sketches with A Twist

Supplies~

paper: Jolly & Bright{Recollections}

tools: skyland snowflake punch{MS}; scallop eyelet border{Fiskars}; gift bow topper die{Lil' Inker Designs}

misc: chipboard Thickers in reindeer{American Crafts}

Thanks for stopping by♥

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}

thanks for stopping by♥

DT: Red Carpet Studio~little angels layout

This week's layout challenge is revealed at Red Carpet Studio...hope you'll visit and play along. 

The sponsor is KaDoodleBug Designs

 

 Prize: $15 gift certificate

For my layout, our goddaughters are my muses.  It was their one year birthday party when these pictures were taken.  One looks like their daddy and the other like momma.  I just love spending time with them...can you blame me? Just look at these adorable faces! Ü

entered in the challenge below:

Sketchabilities

 

Supplies~
papers: Baby Girl Stack{DCWV}
tools: heart doily{Lifestyle Crafts}; fish tail banner{MFT}
misc: flowers{Prima}; Daiquiri Thickers{American Crafts}

thanks for stopping by♥

DT: Red Carpet Studio~Disneyland Layout

We have a great layout challenge this week at Red Carpet Studio...."Anything Goes Disney".  Create anything with a Disney-theme.  Get creative and hope you'll join us! 

Our sponsor is

 

The prize: $25 gift certificate

Last year, my friend and I decided to get annual passes.  We both had time during the week days, so why not spend it at the Happiest Place on Earth!  We visited the park about four times and got our monies worth.  On our first visit, we each bought a chain bracelet and for each visit added a Disney charm to it.  This would be something to remember our Disney trips.

This layout is on the last time we went to Disneyland.  I had some older pattern paper in my stash that was perfect for the layout.  I used mostly themed stickers and made a bubble sticker using my newest toy from Epiphany Crafts.  I took a Mickey Mouse photo corner and removed the backing to use as an embellishment.  It's layered on top of a laser-cut heart doily I had in my stash. 

other challenges:

Sketchbook 365

Supplies~
dies: round banner trio & fishtail flags{MFT}; labels 15{Spellbinders}
tool: round bubble caps{Epiphany Crafts}

thanks for stopping by♥

DT: Red Carpet Studio~seeing stars

It's time for another layout challenge at Red Carpet Studio.  This week we have a sketch challenge and the theme is "Seeing Stars".

This week's sponsor: Scraptastical Kreations 

prize: a $15 gift certificate.

 

 

I've been wanting to do a layout of our Boxer/Lab mix, Scooby for a while.  And this layout is of him with his cousin, Larry{my sister's animal baby}.  When I took these pictures, it was surprising how Scooby just sat next to Larry. He's usually pushing Lars around the house whenever he can.  Scooby's not aggressive....it's just that Larry's a wimpy dog. LOL {my sister's not going to be happy I said that}  They're both waiting for my sister to come home and look so cute staring out the door. 

This is a 8x8 layout using a scrapbook kit from Deja Views.  It's a kit from a few years ago I got on clearance at Michael's.  It comes with a pad of paper and some 12x12 sheets.  The stars and white foam Thickers are from my stash.  And  the papers were inked with walnut distress ink. 

Supplies~
paper: Dog Days scrapbook kit{Deja Views}
misc: giggles foam Thickers{American Crafts}; doily

thanks for stopping by♥

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}

thanks for stopping by♥

Time Flies...Layout

Time sure flies....especially when you're at the happiest place on earth!  My friend and I bought an annual pass last year to Disneyland and boy did we take advantage of it!  I made this layout to remember our last visit using the second sketch of the month from Sketchabilities:

I used one of my favorite tools, Tim Holtz ruler to pierce all around the page.  I edged all the papers with distress ink and sprayed the pattern paper with LSG glitz spritz.  All the mulberry flowers are from I Am Roses...one of my favorite places to shop!

The picture of me goes perfectly with the title...me & the rabbit w/ his stop watch

I had bought some Easter candle holder sprays from Michael's last year and snipped a piece to use behind the flowers.  The pearls and crystal beads are from another holiday candle holder I purchased for Christmas.

The porcelain white flowers are from A Treasure Nest.  I love using these green crystal flowers...so pretty!  There's a layer of white trim underneath...just the corner peaking out. 

Supplies~
pp: s.e.i.{Couture collection}
stamp: Layers of Color{brick wall}
inks: distress inks {frayed burlap, antique linen, old paper}
dies/punch: CC design{leafy branch}; Memory Box{vintage bird cage}; MFT{prima donna petals}; Quikutz{vine}; MS{classic butterfly punch}
misc: The Crafters Haven{white trim}; LSG{scintillating silver}; Recollections{pearl flourish, resin corner}; KARLAS001{crystal flowers}; Tattered Angels{clock alphabet chipboard}; Thickers{stroll, cinnamon}

thanks for stopping by ♥

TCR #73 - Treasure the moment

Another color palette & sketch at The Color Room....

After digging through my stash of goodies and hours of staring into space...LOL....I did a layout of us at the Huntington Library in San Marino, CA.  I loved viewing the art collections and walking through the botanical gardens.  It is definitely worth going if you've never been. 

All the flowers and leaves are from I Am Roses.  The corner chipboard pieces are from Deluxe Designs-I first painted them with green acrylic paint, then crackle medium, and a final coat of white paint.  I did a similar technique with the word "Treasure", but used white paint and picket fence crackle paint. I dabbed alcohol inks on some Thickers to match the color palette.

Supplies~
design papers: Scenic Route Paper Co., Chatterbox
ink: crushed olive
punches/dies: laurel leaf{MS}; large circle set{Spellbinders}; treasure die{Sizzix}
alcohol inks: rust, terracotta
thickers: Daiquiri, Poolside

thanks for stopping by Ü

Color Combos Galore

It's been awhile since I've done a layout....well, as you can tell from the sketch I am months behind the deadline.  Let me just clarify that I did start it on time, but then it sat on my scrap space for like forever! Yikes!! So I finally came around to finishing the layout.  And now, I had to share it with you all because I love the colors and happy with the end result.  Enough excuses and ramblings....here's the finished LO for Color Combos Galore:

This picture of my hubby and I was taken back in our "dating phase".  We spent alot of our weekends at the beach and our first was to Laguna Beach.
The design paper pack, Elegant Soiree{Stampin UP} goes so well with this color palette.  I distressed the edges and inked with walnut stain ink pad.  For the frame, I cut the center diagonally and curled them back.  Then made a frame using a Fiskar's border punch in very vanilla cardstock.

closeups:

thanks for stopping by! Ü

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)

You light Up my Life

Here is another layout of my hubby. I'm making my in-laws an album of our wedding. And it will be the perfect time to give it to them since it will be our one year anniversary end of the month.
♥TFL♥


closeups:

April Distress/Grundge Challenge

Here is my entry for My Creative Scrapbook...my very first post! This is a page from an album I'm doing for my MIL of our wedding. Stay tuned-more layouts will soon follow!
♥TFL♥