Fun Day in the Sun ~ SOUS Die Cut Challenge

Hi everyone!!  Happy Friday!  Today we have another Die Cut Challenge over at Stuck On U Sketches..  

This weeks challenge.... 

For this layout I thought these photos of my daughter Amanda and her little son, my grandson, Zach playing in her MIL's pool would be perfect using a sun die cut...

Here a few close ups....

TOP LEFT...

Distressed Edges, Martha Stewart Punched Edges, Die Cut Sun from Cricut-Designer's Calendar Cartridge stamped with Peachy Keen Funshine Face and Stampin' Up Canvas Background Stamp..

TOP RIGHT...

Distressed Edges, Martha Stewart Punched Edges, Misc Sticker Letters, Buttons, and Stampin' Up Ribbon.

BOTTOM LEFT...

Distressed Edges, Martha Stewart Punched Edges, Title from Cricut-H2O Cartridge stamped with Stampin' Up Canvas Background Stamp, Jewel, Stampin' Up Ribbon...

Papers used on this layout...

Stampin' Up Cardstock

My Mind's Eye -- the sweetest thing By Jen Allyson

This layout will qualify for the following challenges...

SOUS Die Cut Challenge ~ Use a Sun die cut

Crafty Ribbons Challenge ~ Anything Goes with Ribbon

Simon Says Stamp Challenge ~ Transport (Little Zach is in a "funny" car)

Little Red Wagon ~ Use 3 or more Patterned Papers

Ooh la la ~ Buttons and Bling

Pause Dream Enjoy Challenge ~ Make a Layout or Calendar Page

Fussy and Fancy Friday Challenge ~ Button Up

My Creative Moments ~ Summertime

For more inspirations be sure and check the Design Team out here..  We would love for you to play along with us...Be sure and upload you project so we can come by and visit!!

Thanks so much for dropping by!!!

Have a wonderful day!!

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Savannah's 2013 Dance Recital ~ Stuck On U Sketches sketch challenge ~ WAS CHOSEN AS ONE OF THE TOP 3 OVER AT LASTING MEMORIES!!

Hi everyone!!  Still can't hardly type.. fingers are all taped up on my left hand, so this is going to be short...

Today we have a new Sketch Challenge over at Stuck On U Sketches...

Here is the sketch from Co-Leader Leah....

I decided to go ahead and scrap the photos I took of GD Savannah that I took last Saturday at her dance recital... 

Here are a few close ups...

TOP RIGHT...

Distressed Edges, Prima Flowers, i am roses Leaves, My Mind's Eye Lost & Found Pearls, Webster's Pages Dazzle Me Gems, and a portion of Savannah's Dance Program...

BOTTOM LEFT...

Distressed Edges, Prima Flowers, i am roses Leaves, Webster's Pages Dazzle Me Gems, and a portion of Savannah's Dance Program...

Papers I used on this layout....

Stampin' Up Cardstock

7 Dots Studio ~ Domestic Goddess

Pink Paislee ~ London Market Collage Sheets

This layout will qualify for the following challenges...

SOUS ~ Sketch

Simon Says Stamp Challenge ~ Take A Picture

Crafts and Me Challenge~ Lots of Layers

Lasting Memories ~ Alphabet Challenge

Love To Create Challenge ~ Something for Kids

For more inspiration be sure and check out the Design Team's layouts..  We would love for you to join us.. see details here....

Thanks for dropping by!!

Have a wonderful day!!

Hugs!!!

It's Cookie Time ~ Stuck On U Sketches

Hi everyone!!!!  Happy Friday..  I fractured my finger while mowing the pasture this week and so this will be a short post.  Having a little trouble typing with a splint on it....  This week we have a Layout Sketch reveal created by Co-Leader Leah from over at Stuck On U Sketches and here it is.....

For this sketch I decided to use a photo of GD Savannah taken January 20, 2013 while she was selling Girl Scout Cookies in front of Chisholm Trail Bar-B-Q...  She did very well selling cookies this year...

Here are a few close ups....

TOP RIGHT...

Distressed Edges, Martha Stewart Floral Crochet Punched Edges, The Crafter's Workshop Clock Mask, Creative Imaginations David Walker Alphabet.... I printed the Girl Scout Cookie Strip off of the internet...

BOTTOM LEFT...

Distressed Edges, Martha Stewart Floral Crochet Punched Edges, Prima Floral Vine, Seam Binding Ribbon,  Bird fussy cut from Heartwarming Vintage Creative Scraps Birds & Blossoms, Prima Tag from Mixed Media Album Kit..

Paper used on this layout...

Stampin' Up Cardstock

7 Dots Studio ~ Domestic Goddess

Prima ~ Tag

This layout will qualify for the following challenges...

Stuck On U Sketches ~ Sketch

Crafty Catz ~ Anything Goes

Simply Create Too ~ Anything Goes

Penny's Paper Crafty Challenge ~ Die Cuts and/or Punches

Lasting Memories ~ One Photo

The Sisterhood of Crafters ~ April Showers Bring May Flowers

Divas by Design ~ Anything Goes

Clear It Out Challenge ~ Anything Goes and Use 2 Patterned Paper

 [I used 7 Dots Studio (Background paper) and Prima (Tag)]

For more inspiration be sure and check out the layouts created by out fabulous Design Team....  We would love for you to play along... Check out inspiration and details to play along here....

Thanks for dropping by!!

Have a wonderful day!!

Hugs!!!

RAK WINNER ~~ SOUS/WHIMSICAL DESIGNS BLOG HOP

Hi everyone!!!

I want to thank you all for dropping by during the Stuck On U Sketches/Whimsical Designs Blog Hop and leaving me some wonderful comments...

I have drawn a winner of my

 RAK

and that winner is..............

JenL

who said:

Fern, as always you created an awesome layout!! Such a great picture to work with too!

Congratulations Jen...  

email me at

rileyfern at att dot net

with you mailing address before the end of Wednesday, March 6th, so I can get your prize in the mail!!!

Again, I want to thank you all for participating in our Blog Hop!!!

Have a wonderful week!!

Hugs!!

Zach ~ Christmas 2010 ~~ Stuck On U Sketch Challenge

 

 

 

Hi everyone!!!  I hope you are all ready for Christmas because you don't have many days left if you're not!!!  I am soooo ready to see the happy little faces of my grand babies on Christmas day!! 

But for now we have another fabulous sketch designed by Sandi Clarkson over at Stuck On U Sketches..

 

 

Here's our new sketch....

 

 

 

Isn't it a beauty?!!  For this one I decided to do a Christmas layout using photos of my little Grandson Zach.  Photos were taken on his 1st Christmas...  Such a cutie....

 

Here are a few close ups....

 

 

 

Top Right.......Red Glitter edges, Stickles added to the berries and leaves, and I've also added 3-D Stickers to the top of the ornaments....

 

 

 

 

Bottom Right.........Red Glitter Edges, Martha Stewart Floral Crochet punched border, 3-D Stickers, Alphabet Stickers, and Bazzill Cardstock Swirl.....

 

 

 

 

 

Bottom Left.........Red Glitter Edges, Martha Stewart Floral Crochet punched borders, 3-D Stickers, Stickles, Zva Pearls, and Bazzill Cardstock Swirl.....

 

 

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

 

Stuck On U Sketches (SOUS) ~ Sketch

Penny's Paper-Crafty Challenge ~ Merry Christmas 

Do You Stack Up Challenge (Their last one :o( ) ~ Anything Goes 

Simon Says Challenge ~ Something Christmassy 

Divas By Design ~ Anything Goes

Creative Inspirations ~ Anything Goes

Top Tip Tuesday ~ Anything Christmas

ABC Challenge ~ D - Deck The Halls (Christmas Decorations)

 

 

 

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

 

The Paper Studio ~ Solid Glitter Red

BoBunny ~ Noel Ornaments

Basic Grey ??

 Velvet ~ Clover

QuicKutz Eyelet Circle Die Cut

Bazzill Cardstock Strip

MS Floral Crochet Border/Corner Punches

Zva Swirls

K&Company Stickers

Stickles

 

For more inspiration please go to SOUS...  We would love for you to play along with us...

 

Thanks for dropping by!!!

I want to wish everyone a very Merry Christmas!!!

Hugs!!!  

Well, shiver me timbers...... ~ Stuck On U Sketch Challenge

 

Hi everyone!!  I hope my American friends had a wonderful Thanksgiving!!!  

Today over at Stuck On U Sketches we have a great sketch from Co-Leader Leah!!  We hope you have some time to play along!! 

 

 

 

For this sketch I decided to scrap this years Halloween photo of Savannah and Colten.  And instead of using 2 photos as shown on the sketch, I decided to use just 1.   Remember, the sketch is for inspiration....  follow it exactly or use it to inspire your own creations!!!

 

 

Here are a few close ups!!

 

 

Here you can see some Distressing, Webster's Pages Netting, Webster's Pages Designer Trim, Prima Say It In Pearls, Stick Pin, and Some Burlap...

 

 

 

 

More Distressing, Spare Parts Paper Flower with Gem Center over Chipboard, and Basic Decorative Brad...

 

 

 

 

Distressing, Spare Parts Paper Flowers, and Gem....

 

 

 

 

Distressing, Spellbinders Large Deckled Rectangles, Spellbounders Fleur De Lis Rectangles, Spare Parts Paper Flowers, Burlap, Prima Say It In Pearls, Stick Pin, and Webster's Pages Netting...

 

 

 

Here are a few challenges this layout will qualify for:

Stuck On U Sketches ~ Sketch

Pause, Dream, Enjoy Challenge ~ Anything Goes

4 Crafty Chicks ~ Tropical Destination..  (I think this layout has a tropical feel to it!)

Crafts and Me Challenge ~ Circles

Divas by Design ~ Use at least 2 patterned papers.  

 

 

 

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

 

Bazzill Cardstock

BoBunny Serenity

My Mind's Eye Lost & Found Christmas

Webster's Pages Designer Trim

Webster's Pages Netting

Basic Grey Decorative Brad

Prima Say It In Pearls

Spare Parts (The Paper Studio) Paper Flowers

Gemstones

Burlap

Spellbounders Large Deckled Rectangles Die

Spellbounders Fleur De Lis Rectangles Die

Tim Holtz Distress Ink

  

 

 

For more inspiration be sure and check out Stuck On U Sketches!!  We would love for you to join us!!

 

Thanks for dropping by!!

Have a wonderful day!!

Hugs!!

 

Zach - Tour de France 2035? ~ Stuck On U Sketches

Hi everyone!!!!!  I hope you're having a great day.. and that you have lots of fun this weekend doing whatever you have planned!!!!  But since it's Friday it's time for another wonderful sketch reveal over at Stuck On U Sketches!!!  This one was created by Co-Leader Nanne...

Here it is....

For this layout I decided to use a couple Birthday photos of my GS Zach taken last month.  Zach is wearing his new bicycle helmet that my DH and I got him and I must say he's lookin' pretty cute!!!  And as far as the title....  If you know his mom and dad this goal will be a piece of cake for this little guy...  :o) 

Here are a few close ups....

Top Left

Here you can see Distressed Edges, We R Memories Die Cut Paper, and Dew Drops..

Top Right

Distressed Edges, We R Memories Die Cut Paper, Dew Drops, Cardstock Letter Stickers, 3D Stickers...

Bottom Right

I just had to add this "action" shot of Zach..  Seems like it goes perfect with the title...

Distressed Edges, We R Memories Die Cut Paper, Dew Drops, and Sticker..

Bottom Left

Distressed Edges, We R Memories Die Cut Paper, Dew Drops, Computer Journaling, and Red Mesh..

This layout will qualify for a few other challenges...

Stuck On U Sketches ~ Sketch

Divas By Design ~ Anything Goes

Top Tip Tuesday ~ Circles

Incy Wincy Designs ~ Dust It Off --  (I've had these dew drops around forever!)

OMG I COULDN'T BELIEVE THIS ONE---

Cupcake Craft Challenge ~ Le Tour de France

ABC Challenge ~ T for Two (I used two band aids)

The Stamp Man Challenge ~ Anything Goes/Summer Colors

The Sisterhood Crafters ~ Let's Hear It For The Boys

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

Stampin' Up Cardstock ~ So Saffron and Brocade Blue

We R Memories ~ Down The Boardwalk--Snorkel

Karen Foster Designs ~ Blue Plaid

Misc Paper from Stash

Dew Drops

The Paper Studio Cardstock Letters

Mesh

Stickers

For more inspiration be sure and check out SOUS!!!  We would love for you to join us.  You have 2 weeks to complete the challenge and link it up for a chance to be chosen as one of the Top 3!!!  Good Luck!!

Thanks for dropping in!!!

Have a great day!!!

Hugs!!!

LiL' Cowpokes ~ Stuck On U Sketches

Hi everyone!!  Today is Friday and that means it's time for another sketch reveal over at Stuck on U Sketches..  This one is from Co-Leader Nanne and here it is....

For this sketch I decided to use a couple of photos I took of my grand kids Savannah and Colten taken out at our farm.  They were up on the fence looking at the bull.  They were trying to coax him over to the fence so they could pet him...  But he wasn't going to have any of that!!!

Here are a few close up....

Top Left --  Distressed Edges, Distressed Rope, Sticker..

Top Right -- Distressed Edges, Distressed Rope, Cuttlebug Vintage Die Corner with Cabochon...

Bottom Left -- Distressed Edges, Chipboard Letters, Distressed Denim Fabric Ribbon, Sticker....

Bottom Left -- Distressed Edges, Distressed Rope, SU Ribbon, Misc. Flowers with brad center, K&Company 3-D Bird, Wagon Wheel Sticker, Sizzix Die Cut Fence...

This layout will qualify for a few challenges..

Stuck On U Sketches ~ Sketch

Simply Create Too ~ Summer Vacation  --  Hey, grand kids love to go to the farm!!

Dutch Dare Challenge ~ For a Child

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

Cardstock ~ Bazzill

The Paper Studio ~ Burlap

The Paper Studio ~ Wood Fence

Cotton Rope

SU Ribbon

Denim Distressed Ribbon from Hobby Lobby Fabric Dept.

Misc Western Stickers

K&Company 3D Bird Sticker

Sizzix Fence Die

Cuttlebut Vintage Corner Die

Cabochon

The Paper Studio Groovy Jazz Alphabet Letters

Misc Flowers

Brad

For more inspiration be sure and check out the Design Team..   We would love for you to join us...  Remember you have 2 weeks to play.. check out the details over at SOUS!!

Thanks so much for dropping by!!!

Have a wonderful day!!

Hugs!!

Dare To Dream ~ Stuck On U Sketches

Hi everyone!!!  Its' Friday and that means another sketch reveal over at Stuck On U Sketches..  And this one is by our Co-Conspirator I mean Co-Leader Leah! :o)

And here it is...

Now just because it has flowers all over it doesn't mean you have to do a "girly" layout...  As you can see on my interpretation I used Colten's Pre-School photos taken this Spring...  and created a cute "boys" layout...  Anyway I think it's cute!! :o)

Here are a few close ups...

This layout will qualify for a few challenges...

Stuck On U Sketches ~ Sketch

Paper Lovin' Gals ~ Photo Inspiration (was inspired to use the transparent overlay)

The Paper Girls Challenge ~ Use Your Chipboard Stash

 

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

Black CS

g.c.d. Studios ~ Melody Ross Collection

Glitz Design

Sultane Transparency

Martha Stewart Rings Border/Corner Punches

Bazzill Cardstock Die Cuts

Doily

Tattered Angels Glimmer Mist

The Crafters Wookshop Chicken Wire Template

The Heart of Texas Studio Wooden Accents

QuicKutz Flourish Corner

Metal Gallery ~ Dragonfly Pendant (Hobby Lobby)

Alphabet Stickers

Rub-ons

For details and more insparation be sure and check out SOUS..  We would love for you to join in on the fun.. 

Thanks for dropping by!!

Have a wonderful day!!

Hugs!!!

Savannah's Birthday Party ~ Stuck On U Sketches ~ WON Honorable Mention (The Comet Award) at Papercraft Star Challenge ~ TOP 3 over at DYSU Challenge

Hello everyone!!!  It's Friday and we have another reveal over at SOUS and today's great sketch is from Liz Qualman.  If you like to scrap multiple photos this sketch is for you...  

Here it is...

   Before I get into my layout... I have a little sad news to share with you... I have decided to step down from the Stuck On U Sketch Design Team and the Stuck On U Die Cut Team..  Since Rick and I bought some more land and now have a few head of cows, I just can't keep up with all of my scrappy responsibilities.  I have truly, truly enjoyed being a part of this amazing team, and I would be telling a lie if I said I won't miss these wonderful ladies.  But, don't worry, I will be playing along when I can.... 

Now let's get on with this post....  I decided to scrap some photos from my GD Savannah's Birthday Party from July!!

Here are a few close ups!!

Here you can see Distressed Edges, Sewing,  Prima Flowers, and Seam Binding Ribbon...

Marvy Scallop Oval Punched Journaling Tag, Prima Say It in Pearls, more Sewing and Distressed Edges...

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

Stuck On U Sketches ~ Sketch

Crafts and Me Challenge ~ Flowers

Dutch Dare Card Challenge ~ BINGO (I used Punches, Distressing, Bling)

DYSU ~ Swirls

Get Picky ~ Celebrate

Hooked On Craft Challenge ~ Ribbon and Lace

Papercraft Star ~ Lace

Penny's Paper-Crafty Challenge ~ Anything Goes

Southern Girls Challenge ~ Anything Goes

The Corrosive Challenge ~ Punches/Dies

The Kraft Journal ~ Lavish Layers/Kraft

List of scrappy things I used on this layout...

CTMH Chocolate Brown CS

My Mind's Eye PP

Doily

Tattered Angels Glimmer Mist

Graphic 45 ~ Once Upon A Time (Frame)

Prima Flowers

Marvy Scallop Oval Punch

Marvy Oval Punch

Prima Say It In Pearls

Seam Binding Ribbon

Martha Stewart Punch

Jewels

Decorative Fabric Button

Please be sure and check out the inspiration from the Design Team... This will be you last chance to win our fabulous prize.. Check out the details here...

Thanks so much for dropping by!!!

Have a wonderful day!!

Hugs!!

My Grandsons - Fast and Furious-- Stuck On U Sketches Die Cut Challenge

Hi everyone!!!!  I'm so excited to show you this layout today... It's for the 1st challenge over at Stuck On U Sketches new Die Cut Challenge.. Our first challenge is anything to do with "Play/Toy".  I had these cute photos of my grandsons with their car pajamas on and I thought they would be perfect with the Disney Pixar "The World of Cars" Cricut Cartridge, so this is what I came up with... 

Here is a close up of Lightning McQueen.

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

Disney Pixar The World of Cars Cricut Cartridge

Stampin' Up Cardstock

Karen Foster Paper

Liquid Pearls

Doodlebug Designs ~ Shin Dig Lady Bug Letters

This layout also qualifies for these challenge..

Charisma Cardz ~ Distressing

Craft Us Crazy ~ Anything Goes

Moving Along With the Times ~ Fantasy

Be sure and check out SOUS Die Cut Challenge it runs for 2 weeks and we would love for you to play along..  Also while you're there be sure and check out the new Design Team for some pretty amazing inspiration!!

Thanks so much for dropping by!!

Have a wonderful day!!

Hugs!!!

Tap Dance Costume ~ Stuck On U Sketches Challenge

Hi everyone!!  It's Friday and that means that it's time to reveal another sketch challenge over at Stuck On U Sketches (SOUS)..  This weeks beautiful sketch is from Beggahuna and here it is....

I sorta switched it up a bit because I wanted to use it as the 2nd page to a layout I've already done.  The photos are of DGD Savannah's dress rehearsal that she was exclusively giving me!! This is her whole Tap outfit less the shoes..  I think she is just adorable in it, but then I'm her grandma!!:o)

So here are a few close ups.....

Here you can see that beautiful Spellbinders Donna Salazar Fanciful Flight Butterfly, a decorative frame that I inked with SU Melon Manbo Ink, and a pearl cluster..

Here you can see the Prima Fairytale Roses, Prima Say It In Crystals, and some of the Kaiser Fozz Felt...

And here are the 2 pages together..........

This layout will qualify for a couple of challenges out there..

Stuck On U Sketches ~ Sketch

Creative Card Crew ~ Wings

 

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

Doodlebug Designs ~ Beetle Black Crushed Velvet CS

My Mind's Eye Lost & Found ~ Madison Avenue "Sisters"

Kaiser ~ Fozz Felt

Prime Say It In Crystals

Prima Fairytale Roses Orchid

Spellbinders - Donna Salazar ~ Fanciful Flight

Foam Letters

Decorative Frame inked with

SU Melon Mambo Ink

MS Punch

Pearls

Pink and White Pearl Cluster

Pink Jewels

Stickers

 

Be sure and check out what the other girls did with the sketch..  You've got 2 weeks to get your creative juices flowing...  We would love for you to join us!!!

Thanks for dropping by!!

Have a wonderful day!!

Hugs!!!