Lasting Memories Sketch Challenge 199

 This is a fun week at Lasting Memories, it is a sketch. Sketches are my favorite challenges.Here's the sketch by Ashley Horton.

Thanks Ashley!


I made another layout for my niece's wedding album.

Journal: May Each New Day Of Your Life Together Deepen Your Love and Commitment.

Supplies listed at bottom of post.

Challenges:
Anything But a Card; Anything Goes
Craft for the Craic: Your Favorite colors. I just love all shades of Aqua and Teal!
Use Your Stuff: Leaves

Have a great week! I am looking forward to seeing your projects!

Petaloo - Darjeeling Collection - Floral Embellishments - Dahlias - Teastained Blues	Glue Dots Sheets, Pop Up	Silhouette Online Store: lori whitlock doily	DCWV Violet Leaf Stack	Petaloo - Textured Elements Collection - Floral Embellishments - Burlap Blossoms and Butterflies - T
American Craft Surrounded	American Crafts Surf Cardstock	Aqua Mist Cardstock	Sanford Uni-ball Silver Gel pen	Glue Glider Pro Tool with Pro Plus PermaTac Cartridge
*Prima Flowers NATURALS Velvet Rainbow Leaves 556327	*Prima Flowers FREE SPIRIT Say It In Crystals SIIC 573164	Fiskars SureCut Deluxe Craft Paper Trimmer (12"")

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Lasting Memories-Autumn

 It's time to celebrate Autumn at Lasting Memories.  Dig out those Autumn photos or feel free to use autumn colors, foliage - you get the idea, right?? We look forward to seeing all those creations! Don't forget, challenge ends next Sat, Oct 6th at 6pm!

 I love this time of the year-although my mold allergy does not, lol! Those silly moldy decomposing leaves are my downfall! But I do love the colors of the trees-although it looks like it is going to be somewhat diminished this year thanks to the drought this summer. And I am envious of my DT sister Tina who has those beautiful mountain trees to look at this time of the year.

So you would think as much as I love Autumn that I would have had no problem getting this layout done and on time.But sigh...it was not to be. I had an idea..but then I could not find the photo. So I picked out new photos and chose a sketch challenge I wanted to do....alas no mojo. According to my DT sister Kimberly our mojo went out to have coffee...and considering the fact that I HATE coffee that may be very well where my mojo went. So I struggled all day telling myself I could not do anything until it was done. (And it is BEAUTIFUL here, so  you would have thought that would have motivated me.)

And then I went to go get my Sizzix Tim Holtz Autumn Gatherings die to do my leaf embellishments on my layout. And I am embarrassed to admit it, but it was still in it's packaging-AND it's RETIRED. Oh do I need Lasting Memories to have some use your stash challenges!!!  How embarrassing:(

 My photos in my layout are from when I was teaching. I took my class to the river every couple of weeks to test the water quality and for the kids to have a hands on learning experience. On this particular day we were working on tree identification. The kids had life jackets on because we were by the river and doing some water testing too.

Supplies:
Cardstock and Paper: DCWV, Micheals
Trim: My Mind's Eye Lush
Die: Sizzix Tim Holtz Autumn Gatherings, Sizzix Tag
Ink: Tim Holtz Gathering Twigs
Stickles; Copper
Adhesives: Glue Dots, Glue Glider Pro,Tombow Power Adhesive Tabs



Challenges:
All Sorts Challenge Blog: #174 Create a Scrapbook Page
Use
Creative Scrappers #227

Looking forward to enjoying your Autumn Splendor!

Lasting Memories Let's Get Sketchy -Toddler Boy Layout and Blog Candy Winner

First last week's Blog Hop winner of the $10 gift certificate from A2Z Scrapbooking is

True Random Number Generator Min: Max: Result: 2 Powered by RANDOM.ORG

Which is Haven my Lasting Memories Design team sister!  Congrats!

It's time for another challenge at Lasting Memories! This week the challenge is based on a sketch!

And this week we are sponsored by DigiDarla! The winner will win 5 Digis! Aren't her Digis just awesome?????

Supplies:
Stamp: DigiDarla's Boy On Rocking Horse

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Challenges:
Crop Stop  Let's hear it for the Children

I can't wait yo see your "rockin" creations at Lasting Memories! Have a wonderful week!

Lasting Memories Challenge #85- Stencil Those Layouts!

This week we are stenciling our layouts at Lasting Memories!  

My layout this week is different because the photo is missing. It is actually a commissioned piece.  But it also has some flowers I made through the Online Die Cut Class. This has been a great class and has great techniques for beginners and those with more advance skills. You can still sign up for the class.

My stenciling is actually the Baby Blocks. I used a Lasting Impressions Brass Stencil and sprayed with Lumnarte Radiant Rain Shimmering Mist. I then cut out the blocks and used foam tape to adhere them to the layout.

Supplies:
Cardstock: DCWV, Bazzil
Embellishments: Webster's Pages Trim, Webster's Pages Push Pin (butterfly) American Crafts Brads and some brads from my stash, tulle (between layers of the flowers)
Ink: Colorbox Blue Iris

The giveaway this week is being sponsored by Michelle. Be sure to stop by her blog and give her some lovin' please! She's giving away a $10 gift certificate to Jo Ann's or Micheal's.

Have a week filled with childlike moments! Can't wait to see what you do with your stenciling!

Believe Christmas Santa Layout

Christmas was wonderful this year. It was the first year I didn't have to give the boys money to get me a gift or take them to the store to get it. James actually searched the Internet looking for the perfect gift for me. And bless his heart he found it. About 10 years ago during a move the gravy boat for my wedding china was accidentally broken. And the pattern was discontinued in 1989. So it was not easy to find, but bless his heart he found it!!!!!

Scott was also given a Santa outfit by a friend. He loved it and spent the day playing Santa with the cats and us.  He was the skinniest Santa I have ever seen, but by far the jolliest! It was a wonderful day.

I am finally finished with all of the Christmas gifts, so I was able to get back to scrapping today. And one of my favorite challenge blogs, Lasting Memories had a wonderful sketch perfect for Santa Scott! They are also looking for new Design Team members, so I decided to take a risk and apply.  I have so enjoyed visiting blogs and trying new things, I thought trying out for a design team was a great way to stretch myself as an artist.  If you are interested in applying go here.

Supplies:
 Paper and Cardstock: Best Creation Merry Christmas, Bazzill, K & Company Christmas Swirl, DCWV glitter paper
Dies: Memory Box Frosty Border
Lace: Simply Ribbon
Chipboard: Best Creation Merry Christmas
Pointsetta: Hero Arts
Bling: Hero Arts
Gold Ribbon: Michael's
Sticker Alphabet: Creative Memories

Here is the sketch for this week:

Have a day filled with the wonders of the season!





Swan Card and BookEndz Book Club

I belong to a papercrafting/ reading club called BookEndz. it's part of a website called Color Me Creative Susan Dean started the club about a month ago.  She also has a highly amusing blog called Scrapbitz. (A hoot all by itself, often I have tears I am laughing so hard.) The first book, Snow Flower and the Secret Fan by Lisa See is going to be discussed tomorrow and a new one is to be announced so it will be a perfect time to join:)

The book was an eye opening experience for me. It is a historical peek into how China has treated women and female children, the value of friendship and a heartbreaking peek into the practice of foot binding.

One of the things that makes this reading group different is that we are to create a paper craft project based on our experience with the book. The delicate paper cutting and the use of animals and birds to symbolize different meanings has always fascinated me in studying the Chinese. I chose the swan to represent the book because of the symbolism of love and the fact that a swan mates for life and never divorces. A very important value in the book. (I don't want to say more for fear of ruining the book for someone.

So here's the card I made for a very special friend who happens to love swans:)

It's hard to see but the swan is cut from DCWV glitter paper and is very sparkly. The die is extremely intricate and requires quite a bit of skill to cut. I don't recommend it for someone who is just starting to learn how to use a die. It took a long time to remove all of the dots from the intricate cuts. But in person this die cut is BREATH TAKING!

Supplies:

Paper: Velvet Paper , DCWV glitter paper, Bazzill cardstock

Lace: Offray Classical Lace

Embellishments: Kaisercraft Pearls, eye rhinestone (stash)

Die: Cheery Lane Designs Swan Die

Have a day filled with beauty and love!

P.S. Thanks to Lisa for letting me know about the Getting Cricky Challenge for "Winged Things." I have linked up to it:)

Hi-Thinking of You Card

Another card for the McRae family which are being loved with Madison's Feel the Love project. This one is for Kate's little brother Will.

Supplies:
Card and Envelope: DCWV
Image: Papercraft Inspirations August 2011 freebie
Ribbon: Michaels
Embellishments: K & Company 3-D Stickers
Stamp: Kaisercraft Typewriter Font
Copics: Blending Solution, R11, E34.E39, E35, 110, E33, C3,YG17,YG67
Ink: Staz-On Forest

Enjoy the butterflies in your life!

Party! Birthday Layout

Supplies:

Paper and Cardstock: DCWV Stacks

Dies: Spellbinders Stars, Labels 1, EK Success Circle Scissor

Ink: Colorbox Cocoa

Embellishments: Making Memories Little Letters Stickers, My Minds Eyes Fine and Dandy True Blue Trims, Ranger Stickles (Lime Green, Turquoise and Cotton Candy), Twine, Prima Marketing Photo Corners

Quote: Stash

Adhesives: Glue Glider Pro, Glue Dots Mini

And yes I used pink! It's Scott's favorite color. He definitely loves to go against the flow! LOL

Challenge: DCWV August Stack-a-holic Template Challenge

Have a day filled with special moments:)

Graduation Card Female

First drum roll please! The winner of the Copic Marker Blog Candy is:

OK so Blogger won't cooperate with posting the Random Number Generator. There were 268 entries. The number generated was 261. Congratulations, Cindy's Card Co! Cindy said, " How cute is this little guy??!! "

Cindy please contact me thought the contact me button and I will get these out right away:)

James graduated this weekend. It was a lovely ceremony. And to be honest I lost it when he texted me just before the ceremony, " Mom, thank you for the last 17 years. You couldn't have been a better Mom and I know that you are the sole reason I made it this far!" He's an awesome kid and I am one proud Mom! How fortunate I am to have a kid that values his upbringing!!

 We have had some pretty insightful conversations this weekend. James has done a ton of growing up. He is in an awkward situation because when he goes to college he will still be a minor in an adult word. (He skipped 4th grade, so he graduated early.) But he also recognizes that he was raised with values and has core values and a lot of kids leaving for college haven't been. We live in an affluent community. And when we moved here before the divorce we had a six figure income. With the divorce and my disability we had to learn how to count every penny. He told me he was "thankful" that we lost our income because he has learned how to appreciate everything he has. He has friends whose parents bought their kids $20,000 cars and the kids complain about what a piece of trash it is. And they go out and have several accidents and think nothing of it.  James on the other hand earned the $3,000 for his used Jeep. And he LOVES his Jeep and takes great pride in it. How many kids can appreciate that they have had to work for something and are not resentful???? I am indeed blessed.

We have a ton of graduations over the next couple of weeks. Here's a card I designed for the local high school girls done in their school colors:

Supplies:
Cardstock: DCWV Mini Scalloped Cardstock, Copic X-Press Blending Card
Card Base: DCWV Bright Solid Box of Cards
Floral: Petaloo Flora Doodles, EasyCraft Vine
Copics: G28, E29, E 35, R22, Y11, Y35
Stamp: Whiff of Joy Graduation Willow
Dies: Spellbinders Long Rectangle, Spellbinders Long Scalloped Rectangle

Have a wonderful day filled with appreciation of the little things!