Pick of the Patch ~ SOUS/Whimsical Designs Blog Hop

Hi everyone!!!  Today we have a surprise for you over at Stuck On U Sketches...  We were invited to participate in a Blog Hop with Whimsical Designs!!  How fun is that?!!!  The Hop will start today and go thru Sunday, March 3rd.  So what are you waiting for?..... You should have arrived here from Caroleanne's Blog and if you didn't you will want to head on over to Stuck On U Sketches to get all of the yummy details!!!

Here is the current sketch over at SOUS, created by our Co-Leader Sandi Clarkson...

Yes, I know everyone is thinking Spring with all of the snow and cold weather....  But not me, I found some wonderful Fall papers at Archiver's and just had to use them... and  I've also had this cute photo of GD Savannah for over 3 years now, sooooo I decided to go for it and do a Fall layout......  I'm pretty much like that.... you never know what I'm going to scrap next... but that's the way I like it... 

Here are a few close ups....

Distressed Edges, Prima-Trick or Treats Harvest Nightfall Vine, Prima Say It In Pearls, and a portion of a Transparency Frame over photo.....

Distressed Edges, Fussy Cut Banner from BoBunny Apple Cider, Lace/Ribbon, Twine and Numbers from Stickabilities...

Distressed Edges, Tag from BoBunny - Pickin' Pumpkins Cardstock, Portion of a Transparency Frame, and  Decorative Flower...

Papers used on this layout...

Stampin' Up ~ Old Olive CD

Simple Stories ~ Harvest Lane Collection

BoBunny ~ Apple Cider

My Mind's Eye ~ Stella and Rose Collection

DCWV ~ The Mariposa 8"x 8" Stack

We have a couple of sponsors that we hope you will take the time to check out....

1. Patsy-Prairie Bird Boutique: http://www.etsy.com/shop/PrairieBirdBoutique

Winner will receive their choice of 1 pack of Shabby Crinkle Ribbon

2. Sonia Kertznus: http://www.shopskdigis.com

Winner will receive a $6.00 Voucher to Sonias store

I have also decided to give away a little RAK for:

 1) stopping by,

2) commenting, 

3) and becoming a follower to my blog.......

My RAK

{It's really sad when you can't remember what you have when you go shopping for scrappy things...  Note the Heartfelt Creations Stamps....  Darn, I could have gotten another set of stamps!! :o( }

I will draw the winner on Monday, March 4th.... so be sure and check back to see if you've won!!!  You will have thru Wednesday, March 6th to get in touch with me with your mailing details....

Now, to continue on your way you will need to head on over to Erica's Blog....

Thanks for dropping by!

Have a wonderful day!!

Hugs!!!

Cap'n Colten ~ SOUS Die Cut Challenge "Write"

Hi everyone!!!  It's time for another Die Cut Challenge over at Stuck On U Sketches...  and today's challenge is

"WRITE"

For this challenge I used Cricut Cartridges

Paper Doll Dress Up ~ Scroll and Pirate Flag

Heritage ~ Quill and Ink Bottle

 I decided to scrap photos of Grandson Colten taken last Halloween....  This year Colten wanted to use the Pirate Theme for his Birthday a couple of weeks later... so I guess you could say they got their money's worth out of this costume!!!!!

Here are a few close ups...

TOP LEFT --

 Distressed Edges, Martha Stewart Scallop 3 Dot Corner and Border Punches, The Crafters Workshop Rustic Paint Template,  Blue Fern Studios Seasonal Wildflowers sprayed with Lindy Stamps Moon Glow and Stickles, a Portion of Blue Fern Frame sprayed with Lindy Stamps Crow's Nest Copper Mist, K&Company Brenda Walton Die Cut Leaves, and Petaloo Flower with Spare Parts - The Paper Studio Antique Button Center....

TOP RIGHT --

 Distressed Edges, Martha Stewart Scallop 3 Dot Corner and Border Punches, The Crafters Workshop Rustic Paint Template,  Portion of Blue Fern Frame sprayed with Lindy Stamps Crow's Nest Copper Mist, Scroll and Pirate Flag cut with Cricut Paper Dolls Dress Up Cartridge, The Paper Studio Alphabet, and  Quill in Ink Well cut with Cricut Heritage Cartridge....

BOTTOM RIGHT --

 Distressed Edges, Martha Stewart Scallop 3 Dot Corner and Border Punches, The Crafters Workshop Rustic Paint Template,  a Portion of Blue Fern Frame sprayed with Lindy Stamps Crow's Nest Copper Mist, Stampin' Up Ribbon and Studio g Cardstock Sticker....

This layout will qualify for the following challenges..

SOUS ~ Die Cut Challenge "Write"

Ce'st Magnifique ~ Sketch

Penny's Paper Crafting ~ Anything Goes

Crafting for all Seasons Blog Challenge ~ Dies and Punches

Make My Monday Challenge ~ Ribbon and Buttons

Fab 'n' Funky Challenge ~ Flowers

Love to Create Challenge ~ All that Glitters

For more inspiration and details on how you can play along please check out Stuck On U Sketches!!  We would love for you to join us... 

Thank you so much for dropping by!!

Have a wonderful day!!

Hugs!!

Remembering the special times ~ Stuck On U Sketches Sketch Challenge

Hello, hello, hello!!!!  It's Friday and that means something new going on over at Stuck On U Sketches!!!  Today we have a sketch for you created by one of our Co-leaders ~  Leah Schaeffer!!!!

Take a look at it!!

Lots of possibilities with this one..

  We hope you find the time to play along with us..

I decided to scrap a photo of GD Savannah and GS Colten that my DIL Angela took back April 23, 2012.

And look how well they are getting along!!! lol  They are actually laying just inside one of those tents made for indoors... 

Here are a few close ups...

TOP LEFT

Distressed Edges, Bazzill Die Cut Cardstock, Vellum Butterfly, Prima Flowers, Prima Decorative Wood Embellishment, Prima Say In In Crystal, Basic Grey Label Sticker, Metal Art...

TOP RIGHT

Distressed Edges, Bazzill Die Cut Cardstock, Prima Decorative Wood Embellishment, Silk Leaves, and Tim Holtz Scroolwork Die Cut...

BOTTOM RIGHT...

Distressed Edges, Vellum Butterfly, Prima Say It In Crystals, and Little Yellow Bicycle Lace Cut Cardstock..

BOTTOM LEFT...

Distressed Edges, Prima Flowers, Prima Vine, Prima Say It In Crystals, Little Yellow Bicycle Lace Cut Cardstock and Vellum Sentiment..

This layout will qualify for a few challenges...

Stuck On U Sketches ~ Sketch

Cute Card Thursday ~ Eye For Detail

Try It Tuesday ~ It's All About The Eyes

Tuesday Alchemy ~ My Hearts All A Flutter (I used Butterflies)

Incy Wincy Designs ~ Add Texture

Here is a list of scrappy things I used....

Stampin' Up ~ Basic Black Cardstock

The Paper Loft ~ Hooked On Fishing -Sunset Dock

7 gypsies ~ Antiquaries Postale Collection - Grid

Tim Holtz Distress Ink ~ Walnut

Little Yellow Bicycle ~ Lace Cut Cardstock

Bazzill Die Cut Cardstock

Tim Holtz ~ Scrollwork Die Cut Edge

Prima Flowers

Prima Vine

Prima Decorative Wood Embellishments

Prima Say In In Crystals

Basic Grey Label Sticker

For more inspiration please check out our Design Team!!!!!  

Thanks for dropping by!!

Have a wonderful day!!!

Hugs!!

Birthday Layout ~ SOUS Die Cut Challenge ~ RAK winner from SOUS Blog Hop

Hi everyone!!  Happy Friday to you all.... For those of you that "Hopped" along with us this week over at SOUS, I want to say THANK YOU!!!  Be sure and check to see if you are a winner of one of the many prizes being given away by SOUS and the Blog Team!!!!  I also want to remind you that you still have another week to complete a layout for the sketch challenge...  So what are you waiting for!!!  

Now on to today's SOUS Die Cut Challenge

...... "BALLOONS"......

This challenge was pretty easy for me...  When I think of balloons, I think of Birthday Parties!!!  With 4 little grand kids, I am just a little behind scrapping their birthdays...  So I decided to scrap some photos from little GS Zach's 2nd Birthday Party..  He sure was enjoying that cupcake!!  :o)

Here are a few close ups...

TOP LEFT~~Distressed Edges, Cricut Cut from A Child's  Year, Stickles, Martha Stewart Punched Edges, Zva Bling.....

TOP RIGHT~~Distressed Edges, Cricut Cut from Celebrations, Jewels, Martha Stewart Punches and Twine..

BOTTOM RIGHT ~~ Distressed Edges, Martha Stewart Punched Edges, Little Yellow Bicycle Fabric Chipboard, Basic Grey Chipboard and Twine...

BOTTOM LEFT ~~ Distressed Edges, Martha Stewart Punched Edges, Cricut Die Cut from Celebrations, and QuicKutz Espresso Alphabet Die Cuts with Stickles.

This layout will qualify for a few challenges...

SOUS Die Cut Challenge ~ Balloons

Southern Girls Challenge ~ Bling It On

The Paper Girls Challenge ~ Twine

Crafts And Me Challenge ~ Favorite Color Combo

Cute and Girly Challenge ~ Roses are Red

Creative Card Crew ~ Chocolate 

The Crazy Challenge ~ For a Birthday

Love To Create Challenge ~ Celebrate

Here is the list of scrappy things I used on this layout....

Stampin' Up Soft Suede Cardstock

7 gypsies ~ Antiquaries Postale Collection

Tim Holtz Distress Ink

Bazzill Red Cardstock

Little Yellow Bicycle Fabric Chipboard

Basic Grey Chipboard

Martha Stewart Deco Fan Punches

Martha Stewart Dots Punches

Zva Bling

Stickles ~ Xmas Red

Jewels ~ Red

Twine

QuicKutz Espresso Alphabet 

Cricut Cartridges ~ Celebrations and A Child's Year

Now for the lucky winner of my Blog Hop RAK----------

..drum roll, please..

And the winner is.......

Vicki -- 

who said 

Exquisite layout. Love the distressing and all the added elements. Just gorgeous. I'm a new follower.

Congratulations Vicki, you have until Wed., Feb. 13 to email me at rileyfern (at) att (dot) net  with your mailing info to claim you prize!!

For more inspiration on today's challenge be sure and check out the DT over at SOUS!!

We would love to you to play along with us!!!

That's all I have for now!!!!

Thanks so much for dropping by!!

Have a great day!!

Hugs!!!