Sock Hop ~ SOUS Die Cut Challenge

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

For my layout I chose a photo of my DD Amanda dressed for the "sock hop" taken waaaaay back when she was still in Jr. High...  The die cuts I used are from the cricut cartridge Nifty Fifties.

Here are a few close ups...

TOP LEFT...

Distressed Edges, Martha Stewart Punched Edges, Tattered Angels Glimmer Mist, Cricut Nifty Fifties die cuts (records, music notes and jukebox)....

TOP RIGHT..

Distressed Edges, Martha Stewart Punched Edges, Prima Jeweled Heart, Felt Ribbon, Tattered Angels Glimmer Mist, Cricut Nifty Fifties die cuts (title, music notes, and boy/girl silhouette)

BOTTOM RIGHT...

Distressed Edges, Martha Stewart Punched Edges, Misc Alphabet, Tattered Angels Glimmer Mist, Cricut Nifties Fifties die cuts (title and music notes)....

This layout will qualify for the following challenges...

SOUS Die Cut Challenge ~ Nifty Fifties

Crafty Ribbons Challenge ~ Anything Goes as long as you use Ribbon on it.

Simon Says Stamp Challenge ~ Anything Goes

Penny's Paper-Crafty Challenge ~ Girl Power

Papercraft Star ~ Photo Inspiration

Crafty Creations Challenge ~ Fashion

Creative Inspirations ~ Anything Goes with option of using Ribbon

Cupcake Craft Challenge ~ CAS and No Flowers

Pause Dream Enjoy Challenge ~ Anything Goes

 

 

For more inspiration be sure and check out SOUS.  We would love for you to play along with us.. be sure and upload your die cut Nifty Fifties project so we can come and visit your blog..

Thanks so much for dropping by!!

Have a great 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!!!

Daydreamer ~ SOUS Die Cut Challenge {Flower(s)}

Hi everyone...  Happy Friday! Today we have a new Die Cut challenge over at Stuck On U Sketches and the challenge is to use a/or many

  Die Cut

Flower(s)

on your project!!

My flower is made by using the Spellbinders Heartfelt Creations Posy Patch Die...

For my layout I used this photo of my GD Savannah taken last November during her brother Colten's Birthday party.  

Here are a few close ups...

TOP LEFT...

Distressed Edges, The Crafters Workshop Mask sprayed with Tattered Angels Glimmer Mist, Spare Parts Vintage Trinket Brad (Bird), Webster's Pages Dazzle-Me Gems, and BoBunny-Mama Razzi Alpha Stickers.....

TOP RIGHT...

Distressed Edges, The Crafters Workshop Mask sprayed with Tattered Angels Glimmer Mist, Martha Stewart Flower Bed Deep Edge Punch, Spare Parts Vintage Trinket Brad, and Pink Paislee Indigo Blue Tag....

BOTTOM RIGHT...

Distressed Edges, Lost & Found Pearls, Jumbo Paper Clip, Martha Stewart Flower Bed Deep Edge Punch, and The Crafters Workshop Mask sprayed with Tattered Angels Glimmer Mist....

BOTTOM LEFT...

Distressed Edges, Flower made with the Spellbinders Heartfelt Creations Posy Patch Die with Spare Parts Gemstone Art Button center, Leaves from i am roses,  Spare Parts Vintage Trinket Brad and Webster's Pages Dazzle-Me Gems...

Papers used on this layout...

Stampin' Up Cardstock

Kaisercraft ~ Sweet Nothing Collections

Prima ~ Romantique  8x8 Paper Stack

This layout will qualify for the following challenges...

SOUS Die Cut Challenge ~ Flower(s)

Creatalicious Challenge ~ For The Girls

Simon Says ~ Flower Power

Papercraft Star ~ Pastels

Fab 'n' Funky Challenge ~ Your Favorite Embellishment (Pearls)

Crafty Cardmakers ~ Pick 3 Different Techniques (Distressing, Masking, Handmade Flower)

Cupcake Craft Challenge ~ Lots of Layers

Paper Playtime ~ Buttons or Brads

For more inspiration be sure and check out the projects the Design Team made...  We would love for you to join us...  If you do, be sure and upload your project over at Stuck On U Sketches so we can come by and visit you!!

Thanks so much for dropping in!!

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!!!

Mommy to-be in Disguise ~ SOUS Die Cut Challenge

Hi everyone!!!!  It's Friday and that means we have a new Die Cut challenge reveal over at Stuck On U Sketches.  This weeks theme was chosen by Co-Leader Leah and it is....

"MOM"

Use a die cut of

the word MOM, MOMMY, or MOTHER

or a woman...silhouette of a woman, etc.

(you get the picture)

I thought long and hard about what I would create for this challenge....  I told myself at the beginning that even though you can make any kind of project you want for this challenge, I was going to continue making scrapbook layouts since I am so far behind..... So, with that said I remembered this photo that my daughter uploaded on her FB page when she was pregnant with little Blake last summer...  Her friend (Stephanie) painted this cute little monkey holding a bar-bell (since she is a weight trainer) on her tummy and it turned out sooooo cute... and then I remembered the song "Judy in Disguise" by John Fred & His Playboy Band and well, you can see the results...  I'm really happy with it.  This will be added to little GS Blake's Album....

Here are a few close ups....

TOP LEFT...

Distressed Edges, Martha Stewart Deco Fan Punched Edges, Misting, Masking, Die Cut from Cricut Mother's Day 2010 Cartridge, Doily sprayed with Tattered Angels Glimmer Mist, and a Vintage Brad from Spare Parts.....

TOP RIGHT...

Distressed Edges, Martha Stewart Deco Fan Punched Edges, Die Cuts from Stone Script Cricut Cartridge, and Prima Say It In Crystals Silhouette....

BOTTOM RIGHT...

Distressed Edges, Martha Stewart Deco Fan Punched Edges, Die Cuts from Stone Script Cricut Cartridge, Fabric Trim, Martha Stewart Bangle Chain Punch, Gems, Prima Flower, Leaves from "i am roses", and Zva Crystals....

BOTTOM LEFT...

Distressed Edges, Martha Stewart Deco Fan Punched Edges, Fabric Trim, Martha Stewart Bangle Chain Punch, Gems, Prima Flower, Leaves from "i am roses", Zva Crystals, Doily,  My Mind's Eye Layered Sticker and Prima Say It In Crystals Vintage Frame....

Paper used on this layout are...

Stampin' Up Cardstock

Kaisercraft ~ Madame Boutique Collection

This layout will qualify for the following challenges....

SOUS Die Cut Challenge ~ MOM

Crafty Catz ~ Inspired by a song (Judy in Disguise by John Fred & His Playboy Band)

Fussy and Fancy Friday Challenge ~ Anything Goes

Our Creative Corner ~ Anything Goes

Crafts and Me Challenge ~ Floral Frenzy

ABC Challenge ~ M - Make It Sparkle

Go Fish Challenge ~ Mom

Twisted Tuesday Challenge ~ Free For All

Creative Card Crew ~ Bling

Love to Create Challenge ~ Punches and/or Dies

For more inspiration be sure and check out the Design Team Projects...  We would love for you to play along with us...  

Thanks for dropping by!!!

Have a wonderful day!!

Hugs!!!

Boys will be Boyz ~ SOUS Sketch Challenge ~ WAS CHOSEN AS A TOP 3 AT LASTING MEMORIES..

Hello Everyone!!!!  It's Friday and that means we have another great challenge over at Stuck On U Sketches and this week it's a layout sketch designed by Co-Leader, Nanne.. .  

And here it is.....

So for my layout using this sketch, I decided to scrap a photo of my husband and GS Colten driving our Massey Ferguson.  The photo was taken October 20, 2012 and Colten (not quite 4 years) was having a blast driving it by himself...

Here are a few close ups....

TOP LEFT...

Distressed Edges, Martha Stewart Deco Fan Punched Edges, Burlap Trim, Stampin' Up Ribbon, Hardware Clip....

 RIGHT SIDE..

Distressed Edges, Martha Stewart Deco Fan Punch, Blue Fern Studio Seasonal Wildflowers sprayed with Tattered Angels Glimmer Mist, and Stampin' Up Ribbon....

BOTTOM MIDDLE...

Distressed Edges, Martha Stewart Deco Fan Punches, Dusty Attic Boys will by Boyz Chipboard Title sprayed with Tattered Angels Glimmer Mist, and Jute Rope...

Papers used on this layout....

Stampin' Up Cardstock

Graphic 45 ~ Curtain Call Collection

My Mind's Eye ~ Kraft fun day Collection

Simple Stories ~ Totally Cool

This layout qualifies for the following challenges....

Stuck On U Sketches ~ Sketch

Crafty Ribbons ~ Anything Goes With Ribbon

Penny's Paper-Crafty Challenge ~ Anything Goes

The Sisterhood of Crafters ~ Free For All

Papercraft Star ~ Photo Inspiration

Lasting Memories ~ Inspired By a Quote

Love to Create Challenge ~ Bingo Card ~~ Flowers (Blue Fern Studio Seasonal Wildflowers) Die Cuts/Punches (Martha Stewart Deco Fan Punches) and Ribbons.

Natalie and Amy's Challenge ~ Monochromatic 

For more inspiration be sure and check out the Design Team here...   We would love for you to join in on the fun... be sure and upload your layout so that we can visit you and leave you a little luv!!

Thanks for dropping by!!

Have a wonderful day!!

Hugs!!!

AWW looks like Savannah is a wee bit "Crabby" ~ SOUS Die Cut Challenge CRUSTACEAN(S)

Hi everyone!!!!  Happy Friday!!  We have another fun Die Cut Theme reveal over at Stuck On U Sketches and we would love for you to play along with us....  

Today's Die Cut Theme this week is chosen by our Co-Leader Nanne...

and it is.......

Remember to use a crustacean die cut on your project to!!!! 

On my layout I decided to use this cute little crab to go along with this adorable photo of GD Savannah taken July 28, 2007 at her 2nd Birthday Party..  she seems just a little "crabby"!

Here are a few close ups....

BOTTOM LEFT....

Distressed Edges, Martha Stewart Deco Fan Punched Edges, Burlap Trim, Blue Fern Studios Organic Vine sprayed with Tattered Angels Glimmer Mist, Crab Die Cut from the Cricut "Life is a Beach" Cartridge outlined with a white gel pen and pearl eyes.... Photo layered over Spellbinders Nestabilities Floral Ribbon Threader Die...

TOP RIGHT...

Distressed Edges, Martha Stewart Deco Fan Punched Edges, Burlap Trim, Leaf Ribbon, Prima Flower, The Crafter's Workshop Mini Chevron Template sprayed with Tattered Angels Glimmer Mist, Stampin' Up Cheesecloth Stamp stamped with Tim Holtz Distress Ink and Offray Ribbon....

Paper used on this layout....

Stampin' Up Bravo Burgundy Cardstock

My Mind's Eye Lost & Found Two

This layout will qualify for the following challenges....

SOUS Die Cut Challenge ~ Crustacean(s)

Dutch Dare Card Challenge ~ Anything but a card

Creative Inspirations ~ Anything but a card

For more inspiration be sure and check out SOUS and see what the Design Team came up with!!!

Remember, this is a die cut challenge and the challenge is to use a crustacean die cut.... 

We would love for you to play along!!!

Thanks for dropping by!!

Have a wonderful day!!!

Hugs!!!!

Perfect ~ Stuck On U Sketch Challenge

Happy Friday everyone!!!!  Today we have another exclusive sketch over at Stuck On U Sketches created by one of our Co-Leaders Sandi Clarkson and it's a beauty!!!!

Current Sketch.....

Sooooo many possibilities... we would love to see your interpretation.  Check out the details over at

 Stuck On U Sketches!!

Now, on with this post...  I decided to scrap this sweet photo of little Grandson Blake taken a couple weeks @ 6 1/2 months!!!   Now that he is crawling and pulling up, it's hard to get him to stay still long enough to snap a photo... but never fear, grandma has all the time/patience in the world!!!!!  

Now for a few close ups!!

TOP LEFT

Distressed Edges, Martha Stewart Floral Crochet Punched Edges, Butterfly by Spellbinders Les Papillions Two and Bling from Zva.....

TOP RIGHT

Distressed Edges, Martha Stewart Floral Crochet Punched Edges, Martha Stewart Bangle Chain Punched Strip, Martha Stewart Swirling Lace Punched Strip, Prima Vine...

BOTTOM RIGHT

Distressed Edges, Martha Stewart Floral Crochet Punched Edges, Martha Stewart Bangle Chain Punched Strip, Martha Stewart Swirling Lace Punched Strip, Paper Flowers from Spare Parts/The Paper Studio, Prima Voila Felt Ribbon, and Burlap Ribbon....

BOTTOM LEFT

Distressed Edges, Martha Stewart Floral Crochet Punched Edges, Prima Voila Felt Ribbon, Burlap Ribbon, and  My Mind's Eye Layered Sticker...

Papered used on this layout....

Stampin' Up Cardstock

BoBunny Weekend Market Collection

This layout will qualify for the following challenges...

SOUS ~ Sketch

Craft Your Passion ~ Make It Cute

Make My Monday ~Garden Spells - Photo Inspiration

The Sisterhood of Crafters Challenge ~ Easter/Spring

Use It Tuesday ~ Spring (My hoarded supply is the Burlap Ribbon)

Lasting Memories Challenge ~ CAS (Clean and Simple)

For more inspiration from the Design Team please check here...

Thanks so much for stopping by!!!

Have at great day!!

Hugs!!!

Don't Worry ~ Stuck On U Sketches Sketch Challenge--CHOSEN AS A FABULOUS FRIDAY WINNER AT FROSTED DESIGNS!!!

Hi Everyone!!!  Happy Friday!!    We have another amazing sketch created by Co-Leader Sandi Clarkson over at Stuck On U Sketches..... 

This sketch really has so many possibilities...  Anything from Elegant to CAS!!! 

For my layout I chose a photo of Grandson Colten and Granddaughter Savannah taken the end of last year...  They are actually in one of those trains that are made out of 55 gallon drums and then pulled with a tractor...  We didn't have the whole train so I cropped the photo and changed it to B&W...

Here is a close up...

Flowers are from Prima layered over Zva Bling and a Blue Fern Studio Large Organic Vine Corner sprayed with Tattered Angels Glimmer Mist, and doily...  The Strip along the right side is fussy cut from the backside of an embellishment package... sorry,  I don't remember the name... :o( 

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

Stuck On U Sketches ~ Sketch 

Challenge Me Happy ~ Photo Inspiration

4 Crafty Chicks Challenge ~ Clean and Simple

Crafts and Me Challenge ~ Ribbons and Lace

Alphabet Challenge ~ C for Coveted (Blue Fern Studio Large Organic Vine Corner)

ABC Challenge ~ J for Just as you like

Fussy and Fancy Friday Challenge ~ Flowers

Frosted Designs ~ Up, Up & Away

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

Stampin' Up Sage Shadow CS

Basic Grey ~ Serenade Collection

The Scrap Cake ~ One Moment In Time

Prima Flowers

Zva Bling

Blue Fern Studios Large Organic Vine Corner

The Crafters Workshop ~ Chicken Wire Template

Doily

Tattered Angels Glimmer Mist

Tim Holtz Distress Ink

Seam binding Ribbon

Misc Letters

For more inspirations be sure and check out Stuck On U Sketches...  We would love for you to play along-- remember you will have 2 weeks to complete your layout and get it up loaded!!

Thanks for dropping by!!

Have a great day!!

Hugs!!!

Irish I were a Leprechaun ~ SOUS Die Cut Challenge Shamrock/Clover

Hi everyone!!!  I hope you are all doing well!!  Today we have another Die Cut Challenge over at Stuck On U Sketches... 

And it is....

SHAMROCK/CLOVER 

  3 LEAF OR 4 LEAF

My Shamrocks/Clover were cut with....

Cricut ~ Designer's Calendar

And for my layout I found this cute photo of little GS Zach taken on his very first St. Patrick's Day..   Photo was taken by my DD Amanda and he is on the lawn at the Capital in Austin, TX...  And you can also see that he is decked out in "GREEN", wouldn't want him getting pinched.... except maybe those cute little cheeks!!  :o)

Here are a few close ups!!!

TOP LEFT  

Distressed Edges, Shamrock cut with Cricut Designer's Calendar Cartridge, Shamrock stamped with Stampin' Up Canvas Background Stamp, and Studio Calico - Wood Veneer with Stampin' Up Green Galore Ink...

TOP RIGHT

Distressed Edges, Shamrock cut with Cricut Designer's Calendar Cartridge, Shamrock stamped with Stampin' Up Canvas Background Stamp, and Blue Fern Studios-Large Blue Fern Flourish sprayed with Tattered Angels Choc. Cov. Cherries Glimmer Mist..

BOTTOM RIGHT

Distressed Edges, Shamrock cut with Cricut Designer's Calendar Cartridge, Shamrock stamped with Stampin' Up Canvas Background Stamp, and Studio Calico - Wood Veneer with Stampin' Up Green Galore Ink and Sticker Letters...

BOTTOM LEFT

Distressed Edges, Shamrock cut with Cricut Designer's Calendar Cartridge, Shamrock stamped with Stampin' Up Canvas Background Stamp, Letters cut with Cricut Designer's Calendar Cartridge, The Crafter's Workshop Template with Tim Holtz "Walnut Stain" Distress Ink, and Karen Foster Design's Cardstock Stickers - Irish At Heart...

Papers I used on this layout....

Stampin' Up Early Espresso Cardstock

FabScraps ~ Timeless Travel

This layout will qualify for the following challenges...

SOUS Die Cut Challenge ~ Shamrock

Crafty Creations ~ Show us some GREEN

Simply Create too ~ St. Patrick's Day or Green

For more inspiration be sure and check out the other projects from the Design Team!!  We would love for you to play along with us... You have 2 weeks to create anything you like as long as it has a DIE CUT SHAMROCK/CLOVER on it!!  Be sure to upload it over at SOUS so we can all be inspired!!!!

Thanks for dropping by!!!

Have a wonderful day!!

Hugs!!!

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!!!