Scrappin-Peeps Card and Layout

These are the latest creations for Scrappin-Peeps.

I love the colors on the card (for the weekly card challenge to make your own background), especially love the embossed background.  I used a Darice embossing folder with the Big Shot and I inked it with QuickQuotes Powder Puff.  Then added a canvas strip, a flower, bird and swirl, along with a Cheers die cut.

This layout has turned out to be one of my favorites.  I created it for the Progressive Challenge.  The photo was taken when Glenn and I celebrated our 30th anniversary in San Diego - the month before moving to Georgia.  We went on a whale watching tour - first one we'd been on and saw several whales.  They weren't close enough to photograph well, though.  As you can tell it was COLD!  February weather was cloudy and rainy and chilly!

I really like the blues and yellow together.  It was fun playing around with the 3 patterned papers, and I like using memorabilia whenever I have it from a trip (the little "I saw a whale" sticker).  The "Life Unscripted" title is a stamp, as well as the heart journal spot.

Frosted Designs Fabulous Friday Challenge - Polka Dots

I love this challenge at Frosted Designs because I have a lot of paper with polka dots!  And it matched perfectly with this photo of Elizabeth I took last October when everyone was here to celebrate Thanksgiving/Christmas.  See the challenge here:

http://www.frosteddesigns.blogspot.com/2013/06/fabulous-friday-challenge-polka-dots.html

Supplies:

Pattern Paper - Sassafraslass
Cardstock - my scrap stash
Twine - MME
Safety Pin - Making Memories
Chipboard - Bazzill
Other embellishments - Basic Grey, Garven LLC, Studio 112, Heidi Grace, Amy Tangerine

Thanks for looking!

Ombre Technique

This is my first attempt at ombre . . . in a current challenge at Scrappin-Peeps member board, we were challenged to create a layout using an ombre technique.  Here's my take:

I embossed a piece of white cardstock and used different shades of blue ink to create the effect.

Thanks for looking!

Frosted Designs Sketch + Wings

Sometimes having a sketch really helps kick my creativity into gear.  Sometimes I follow them to a "T" and sometimes I'll start with the basic idea and tweak it.  I tweaked this sketch a little, but not by much.  

Here is the link to the Fabulous Friday Challenge: http://www.frosteddesigns.blogspot.com/2013/06/fabulous-friday-challenge-sketch-things.html

And here's my layout:

The kids flew to Georgia in November so we could celebrate Christmas with them.  We took our family photos for the Christmas card.  We had so much fun with them, but the week went by so fast.  I miss my babies so much.

Supplies:
My Minds Eye paper
Kraft Cardstock
Burlap
Ribbon from American Crafts
Heart Punch
Studio 18 Chipboard Bird
Jenni Bowlin Butterflies
Crochet Flowers from Michaels
Buttons from my Grandmother's stash
Basic Grey Flags and Chipboard words
American Crafts Thickers

The Guys

Finally getting back into the scrapping mode . . . slowly but surely!  I used the challenge from csicolorstoriesinspiration.ning.com (#69) for this layout of my California cousins.  I love the colors from this challenge - it looks really good with the outfits the boys are wearing and the pumpkins in the background.

I finally used some of my Spellbinders Nestabilities!  I love when those go on sale!  I also used MME On the Sunnyside and Nostalgia chipboard elements that I got when we attended the Scrapbook Expo in Duluth, GA last year.  Other items used are: DCWV The Guy Stack, 7Gypsies Lillie 8x8 paper,cardstock,twine, and Quick Quotes powder puff ink.

I used to whip out layouts in no time, but I'm beginning to take my time with each layout, really thinking about what elements I want to use and how to highlight my photos.  I'm enjoying the process again.

Thanks for looking!  

Sacred Heart Cultural Center, Augusta, GA

Opened for worship on December 2, 1900 as Sacred Heart Catholic Church; the last mass was held July 3, 1971.  After 16 years of vacancy and vandalism, and extensive renovation, the building re-opened in 1987 as the Sacred Heart Cultural Center.  It is home to various cultural activities including choral concerts, art exhibits, holiday events, etc.

Summer Camp

Club Creating Keepsakes had Summer Camp last week!  There were some fun challenges.

The first day they gave us a download of banners, tags, and journal spots to use on a project - and we were to use pens and/or markers.  I scrapped some photos from mine and Glenn's anniversary trip to Mission Beach, CA - this is the USS Midway.  I really like the red, white and blue theme.

Day 2 - use stickers and make them dimensional; I made a birthday card and used dimensional adhesive on the star, cupcake, and swirl - I also added glitter to the cupcake.  I like how this turned out.

Smash Books was Day 3 - make your own smash book album. I had just started a new smash book so I used that for the challenge.  I added my paperwork from the doctor regarding my mammogram.  I've also used it for paint samples, but mostly for a journal.

Day 4 - make an inspirational board.  The one thing I need some inspiration with is my sewing.  I REALLY want to get back to sewing, and have found some pretty fabric and patterns.  So hopefully, this will give me the push I need to make a couple of things.

Day 5 - use fabric on your layout!  I had this photo of a beautiful hydrangea bloom in my yard, so I used that - the soft purple and yellow are so pretty.  I used some fabric to make a pinwheel.