Adventure

I love scrapping pictures of my daughter and her family. These pictures are of my daughter, her husband, and my granddaughter at the park. So sweet!

Most of the papers for this page came from the Echo Park Hugs &Kisses collection. I love the pinks and reds!  

I used a sketch from Sketch~N~Scrap for this layout. I changed it up a bit and added an extra picture.

I love using flair on my on my pages. This piece of flair has been in my stash for awhile. I'm glad I was able to use it. I also used gold rub-ons from Jubilee all over the page. Lots of fun to work with!

I thought about adding mist, or doodles to this white space, but in the end I decided to leave the white to give the eyes a break; a resting place. I used gold ink to edge all my papers, and I also used it to stamp the date in the page.

I adore these little crochet hearts. So cute! I also added a gold rub-on heart, some little confetti hearts, and some gold enamel hearts. Lots of fun in a little corner of the page!  

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Hello

Today I'm showcasing a layout of myself. It doesn't happen often, but sometimes it's nice to include myself in our family albums.

I used a sketch from ScrapMuch? for this layout. Another wonderful Laura Whitaker sketch. My favorite! I also used this page for a challenge from SG Scrap Squad. The Challenge was to create a layout using at least three gold items. I used a gold word sticker, gold sequins, and gold metallic thread. 

I'm in love with the colors in this layout. Everything just came together quickly, and I love how it turned out. I used chipboard hearts, enamel dots, and this cute button tied with gold thread for the embellishment cluster at the corner of my picture.

I based the color scheme off of the camera paper that I cut into strips. Everything worked so well together. The little brown bag behind the picture has been in my stash for a very long time. I love that I finally found the place to use it.

I used a Tim Holtz stencil and some coral Quick Quotes ink to add the dots on the page. I liked how it added so much detail with something so simple. 

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Together is Where I Always Want to Be

I'm in love with this layout. It's rare that my husband and I get pictures, but we took a couple small trips last year and finally had some time together. I love getting a chance to scrap us!

I used various papers and embellishments from past Noel Mignon kits for this page. I created the page for a sketch challenge on the Facebook Group page SG Scrap Squad. I had tons of fun creating it!

Okay...I see the mistake in the title now. How did I not see the double "want" when I made the page? Who knows?!? The white alphas that spell Want have now been removed. I didn't feel like taking the photos again, to be honest, so just image it's gone. 

I used a set of phrase Thickers for the title, along with three different types of alphas. I love mixing alphas on layouts!

I added gold accents to the page to break up the blues and teals. I adore this acetate strip of gold arrows that I stitched down with my sewing machine. I pop-dotted the gold hearts on the page to give them dimension.

I love these colors! Blues, teals and whites are my colors. Beautiful! The doodling just kind of happened as I went. The page called for lots of straight lines, so I went with it. I also used Dyllusions White Spray Mist to add accents to the page.

I hand wrote my journaling on this little note card. I'm not always fond of my handwriting, but I think it's important to be on my pages now and again. 

And, the two of us "together", even if we are in separate pictures. I love how happy and relaxed we look.

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You Are Loved

I've had this picture of one of my best friends and her dad just laying around for a long time. I wanted to create a page for her as a Christmas gift. I still haven't had a chance to give it to her, so I hope she likes it!

I used a sketch from Let's Get Sketchy for this page. I used various items from my stash, and just kind of put it together as I went. I did discover that I don't have a lot of purple in my stash. I think I need to fix that!

I wanted to play off of the purple rose in her dad's pocket. This picture was from his wedding, so I know it will be special to her. I found this vintage wood rose. It's perfect! I used gold throughout the page after finding this rose. I also found some resin roses in my stash. Perfect!

For the title I used some gold foil words from a random embellishment pack that I had. I found the gold enamel arrows to add needed detail. I used purple Heidi Swapp Color Shine for the large ink splats.

The thread behind the page is just simple sewing thread that I bundled up and stuffed behind the picture. After playing with it a bit I liked how it turned out. I added more resin roses around the picture.

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This is What it's All About

I love this page!! It's not often that I get a chance to scrap non-family pictures. This sunset was beautiful, and when I saw these papers, I knew I had to combine them!

I used a sketch from My Creative Sketches for this page. It was perfect for this simple page. I used a past Noel Mignon kit to create it.

This title is a rub-on. I love it! I used several rub-ons for this page. Some were gold, and some were dark brown. Perfect for the look I wanted. I used a gold Uniball pen to outline all the papers, and gold ink for ink the edges. I also used Mr. Huey's Metallic Gold ink for the splats. Once I dropped the ink on the page I let it dry for a few minutes, then I tapped the edges of the paper on my desk to get the ink to run in various ways.

The gold flower and leaf are more rub-ons. The 'favorite' is a little paper clip. It was perfect for this page!

The colors of all these pages are perfect for the photos. I love how it all turned out!

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Best Story

This layout features my daughter and her now husband. This picture was taken the night they got engaged. I used the journaling tag to write a little bit of the story. I love how this layout came together!

I used a sketch from ScrapMuch? for this layout. Laura Whitaker sketches make me happy! 

I used my Noel Mignon kit for this layout; as usual. The colors are perfect together.

I used a set of Thickers for the title. The little word card is from Heidi Swapp. 

I used lots of layers of patterned papers for this page. I inked all the edges with gold ink, and doodled around each edge with a gold Uniball pen.

I love all these layers! I added some circles (or half-circles) with a black Zig Writer. I also did my journaling with the same pen. 

I added the yellow bow to pull out the yellow in the pattern paper and the butterfly. It finished the page nicely. I love this whole page so much!!

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My Girls

My daughter and granddaughter make me so happy. I love seeing my daughter in this new little face. It's amazing watching your grandchildren grow. So much fun!

I used a sketch from Stuck?! Sketches for this layout. Laura Whitaker sketches are so much fun! I used my Noel Mignon kit for most of this page, but also pulled a few things from my stash.

I love these gold Thickers! I wish I had bought a few packets when I found them, but unfortunately, I didn't. I was so happy I had enough to make this title. I used my handwriting on this page because I know that one day my kids and grandkids will want to see it. I try to use it once in awhile instead of typing my journaling.

I love the colors on this page! I've been wanting to use these papers, and they were perfect for this picture. I used Heidi Swapp Color mist for the splatter and the rings on this page. For the teal splatter I tapped the stem of the spray applicator to disperse the spray. For the rings I put some primrose spray on a plate and put the end of a cup into it. I placed it on several areas of the page. 

These flowers have been in my stash for a very long time. I'm so happy to be able to finally use them. They were perfect for this page! Everything about this page makes me happy.

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The Stockings Were Hung on the Chimney with Care

Hello everyone! I hope you all had a wonderful Christmas. We had a great time here at our house. I was able to spend many days scrapbooking, which has made me very happy and relaxed. This is just one of many layouts I completed over the last week or so. So much fun!!

I created this layout for a challenge in a Facebook group called My Scraps and More Challenges and Contests. The challenge was to use some of the words from The Night Before Christmas poem in a layout. I knew I had the perfect picture for this challenge! I used pieces from my Noel Mignon kit, along with a few other things around my stash.

I love using multiple alphas on my layouts. For this one I used three different types. The cursive letters are Thickers with various words in the set. The word Stockings was made from a beautiful thick, shiny, gold Thicker set. I also used little block letters for the rest of the title. I love it!

To create the background I used a makeup sponge to spread some gold Mr. Huey's Gold spray. I then used a red Fabre Castille Gelato to add bits of red to it. Last, I stamped some gold snowflakes in various places. It turned out perfect!

I love this little embellishment cluster. Anything Christmas makes me happy. This cluster just screams Christmas. 

Here you can see the shine in the background. I used sequins and enamel dots to add even more detail to this simple layout.

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Believe

Today I scrapped more Christmas. Yay!

I used a Laura Whitaker sketch from Stuck?! Sketches. I love her sketches!

I used papers from my Noel Mignon Kit and my stash. I love all the layers and patterns. I used some Jim Holtz Distress Paint to create these paint circles. I love them!

These gold Thickers make me happy! I love how shiny they are. I used a gold, shimmery twine for this bow. Adorable! And, I always love adding flair when I can.

Here is a closer look at the little embellishment cluster. So cute!

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Crushing

My beautiful daughter and her husband take many selfies. I love when I get a copy of them. They are just adorable! This one made me happy and I knew I wanted to scrap it.

I created this layout for a challenge from ScrapMuch?. Laura Whitaker is one of my favorite sketch designers. She always gives great guidelines, but still allows freedom to add more details.

I also created this layout for the November 15th Picture This! Challenge. The challenge was to use 1 picture + card stock + gold. This layout is perfect for the challenge!

I used papers from the Amy Tangerine Plus One line. I started out with the layout being black and yellow, but then I put the orange with it and the whole thing changed. I love the way it turned out! For this page I used two different Quick Quotes chalk inks - Rusty Nail and Coal Miner. I love their ink!

I used a black Zig Memory Writer to doodle stitch marks on the black and white paper. It added just a bit to the layout.

I had these cute gold Heidi Swapp words and stars in my stash. I love how they worked with the layout. I also sprayed the camera paper with Gold Heidi Swapp Color Shine.

This tag is from the Amy Tangerine line as well. Too cute! The kraft tag is a sticker from the same line. I used it to add the date of the picture. These stars are so adorable!

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**Thank you Scrap Much? for featuring my layout on December 3rd. I'm honored!!

Sleep Tight

My husband took this picture of our son and me sleeping, and it's one of our favorite pictures. I've been waiting a long time to scrap it. It was difficult to find the right papers, and I changed my mind about a thousand time before settling on these papers. Now I'm loving it!

I used my Noel Mignon kit for this layout. All the kits have names, but now I've got so many going that I've lost track of which is which. I love them all! This layout was done using a sketch from a challenge site, but again, I didn't get it done in time and I forgot which site the sketch came from. That's okay, it's all about getting the pictures srapped and the enjoyment I get from doing it.

I used a piece of Heidi Swapp paper and sprayed it with Gold Color Shine. I've never really liked gold much, but I'm loving it on my layouts lately. These little gold hearts make me happy!

When I saw the teal ribbon in this kit I was a bit giddy. It's just simple and adorable, plus it's self adhesive. I'm also loving these gold banner stickers. Lots of fun on one page!

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Love This

Well, I had a small break in scrapping due to some flooding in our town and our house, but, all is well (or on their way to being well), and it's good to be thinking of scrapping and not house repairs. 

I'm still working on using up the "Hey Girl" Kit from Noel Mignon. I'm loving the colors, and gold is quickly becoming a favorite accent. This is my latest creation:

My daughter is beautiful! Luckily she's just as beautiful inside. I love my girl! This scrunchy-nose look is common for her. I know that she's laughing inside when I see that look on her face. I love it!

I used a lot of gold on this page. I love the way it shines.

I used some DearLizzy watercolor words for the title. I colored them with Mr. Huey's Color Mist in Gold. I also dropped some of the mist on the page and smacked it on the table to make the drops drip nicely.

More gold accents. Lots of fun!

This little cluster of embellishments was fun to put together. I used more Dear a Lizzy watercolor words for the XOXo. I also used Rubens, enamel dots, felt flowers, a glitter frame, and some adorable Washi tape. So many goodies!

I used a sketch from Let's a Get Sketchy for this layouts I really liked working with it.

I am also using this layout for the January challenge at Red Carpet Studio . The challenge was to use items in twos. To meet this challenge I used two photos, two word phrases (Love This and XOXO), and two felt hearts.

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