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!!!

Colten's New Overalls ~ Stuck On U Sketches

 

Hi everyone!!!!  Today's Friday and that means another sketch reveal over at Stuck On U Sketches!!  And this one was created by one of our very talented Co-Leaders - Nanne......

 

So here is our current Layout Sketch....

 

Don't let the pink through you off...  :o)  You can make this into any kind of layout you want...  Just be sure we can still see the "bones" when we come to visit...

 

As you can see I made a very "guy" layout using this sketch...  The photo is of little GS Colten taken right after Christmas....  a couple of weeks ago....  My husband and I got him a couple of pair of overalls for Christmas along with a few other things..:o)  So now when he comes over he's wearing 'em...  Oh yeah, he calls himself Farmer Riley Oliver Tractor!!!!!  How cute is that!!

 

 

Here are a few close ups...

TOP---- Here you can see Distressed Edges, a few fussy cut leaves, and Tim Holtz Alpha Cards.....

 

 

BOTTOM RIGHT----Here you can see Distressed Edges, Fussy Cut Leaves, Wooden Fence with Tim Holtz Walnut Stain Distress Ink, and Tim Holtz Timepiece.....

 

 

BOTTOM RIGHT-----More Distressed Edges, Fussy Cut Leaves, Wooden Fence stained with Tim Holtz Walnut Stain Distress Ink, Oval Frame, Martha Stewart Punched Leaves, Prima Flower, Prima Say It In Crystals, and Tag from Little Yellow Bicycle....

 

 

Here are a few challenges this layout will qualify for...

 

Stuck On U Sketches ~ Sketch

Crafty Catz ~ Anything But A Card 

Simply To Create Too ~ Anything Goes

For Your Inspiration ~ Photo Inspiration

Make My Monday Challenge ~ Die Cuts/Punches

 

 

 

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

 

Bazzill Cardstock

Paper Best ~ Realtree

The Paper Studio ~ Wood Fence

Prima Flower

Tim Holtz Timepiece

Tim Holtz Alpha Cards

Wood Fence from Hobby Lobby

Tim Holtz Walnut Stain Distress Ink

Little Yellow Bicycle Fabric Tag

Prima Say It In Crystals

Martha Stewart Leaf Punch 

 

 

For more inspiration and to see what the other girls did go over to SOUS!!!  We would love for you to play along with us and upload your layout so we can come by and visit you....

 

We are also having a "BLOG HOP" Feb. 1st... so keep checking back about that as well!

 

Thanks so much for dropping by!!

Have a wonderful day!!!

Hugs!!!

Fall Fun (Zach - 2010) ~ Stuck On U Sketches

Hi everyone!!!  It's Friday and that means it's time for another sketch reveal over at Stuck On U Sketches!!  This one is created by our Co-Leader Nanne Harry...

 

  

 

Lots of possibilities here...  Remember you can follow it verbatim or us it as a starting point.  With that said... you can see I used it as a starting point...  I decided to use a circle for the middle part and 3 photos 2 in place of the photo and 1 in place of the fence embellie... 

 

A couple of weeks ago I did a layout of my Grand kids Savannah and Colten....  So today I decided to share a layout I did of Grandson Zach... Photo was taken back in 2010....

 

 

Here are a few close ups!!

 

Here you can see  the Martha Stewart Fall Leaves Corner/Border Punched Edges, Martha Stewart Vine Trim, Harvest Craft Acorns, and a K&Company Sunflower Die Cut... 

 

 

 

 

 

 Here you can see the Martha Stewart Fall Leaves Corner/Border Punched Edges, Martha Stewart Vine Trim, Harvest Craft Acorns, and Alphabet Stickers...

  

 

 

 

 

 Here you can see the Martha Stewart Fall Leaves Corner/Border Punched Edges,The Paper Studio LaPetite 3-D Pumpkins, and a K&Company Sunflower  and Lady Bug Die Cut...

 

 

 

 

 

 Here you can see the Martha Stewart Fall Leaves Corner/Border Punched Edges, Martha Stewart Vine Trim, Transparency Frame, Alphabet Stickers, and  K&Company Flowers and Bumble Bee Die Cuts...

 

 

 

This layout will qualify for the following challenges...

 

SOUS ~ Sketch

Little Red Wagon ~ Fallin' For You 

The Lollipop Ladies ~ Chupa Chup + Curves 

Dutch Dare Card Challenge ~ Photo Inspiration 

 Simon Says Challenge ~ Dies and/or Punches

Penny's Paper-Crafty Challenge ~ Anything But A Card

Papercraft Star ~ Fall Colors (Photo Inspirations)

Challenge Me Happy ~ Anything Goes

Try It On Tuesday ~ Autumn Colors

Use It Tuesday ~ All About Fall

Love To Create Challenge ~ Fall Colors

CupCake Craft Challenge ~ Autumn/Winter

 

 

 

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

 

Stampin' Up ~ Pumpkin Pie Cardstock

Stampin' Up ~ Espresso Cardstock

BoBunny ~ Forever Fall Die Cut

K & Company Die Cut Cardstock

Transparency Frame

Martha Stewart  Vine Trim Deep Edge Punch

Martha Stewart Fall Leaves Corner/Border Punches

Harvest Craft acorns

The Paper Studio La Petites 3-D Pumpkins

Alphabet and Number Stickers

 

 

For more inspiration be sure and chech out the other girst over at SOUS!!  Remember we have 3 challenges going on at one time....  Layout Sketch.....  Card Sketch......  Die Cut Challenge...We would love for you to play along in one, two, or all three!!!  Be sure and upload under the correct challenge!!! 

Thanks so much for dropping by!!!

Have a wonderful day!!!

Hugs!!!