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.

Scrapbook Expo

My mom, sister, and I went to Scrapbook Expo in Duluth, GA and had a really good time.  We took 2 classes - one was a QuickQuotes class which we always enjoy and have fun with; the other was put on by Scrapbook Expo and taught how to do all kinds of embossing - heat, dry, resist.  

We also attended both Friday and Saturday all day crops - from 8:00am til midnight.  All together I got 24 layouts completed.  I finished my Hawaii Album from our November 2011 trip.  And I started the photographs from Laura's wedding, and the kids visit here to Augusta.

I bought laser cut layouts for these photos from Hawaii.  I love the palm trees.

This layout used the MME Kraft Fun Day collection.  I love these pictures of the kids!

I love "book" papers to use in layouts.  These photos are from River Walk with the kids, and Glenn's mom, Rose.

I bought this embossing folder at the Expo - love the tree!

Love these butterflies from Jenni Bowlin, too!

Pinwheels are easy and fun to make, and they make great embellishments.

This is Tyler and Allison in the back yard walking out to see the cows.

Donna had the idea that I should "carve" something in the paper like it was on a tree.  I think it turned out good!

On the drive to Savannah, we were feeling a little goofy.

These photos are from the venue Laura and Glen chose for their wedding - Dunham Farms in Savannah.

Love that I had music paper with the "Wedding March."  

Introducing Mr. and Mrs. Glen Bolton.