Oh Boy - Sketchy Boards Challenge

I am so excited about this layout! I won the honor of being a guest designer for Sketchy Boards Challenge and I was thrilled to get the opportunity. Heidi supplied me with an amazing sketch and inspiration picture, and I knew exactly what I wanted to do. Here is the Sketch I was given:

Awesome, right? And here is the inspiration picture:

Right away that orange just popped out at me. I knew I had to use orange, yellow, and black on my layout. Love!

So, here is what I created:

I used a picture of my beautiful boy. I love, love, love my son! This picture makes me so happy. I chose a black and what picture so it wouldn't compete with the colors I wanted to use on the page. The minute I saw the sketch I remembered these great Tuesday Morning chipboard stars that I've had in my stash for years. I'm so glad I held on to them. They are perfect!

The background paper is from Bella Blvd. I loved the bold pattern on the dark color. To add some detail to the page I used a Jim Holtz stencil and Quick Quotes Powder Puff Ink in Blue Jeans. I pushed the ink into the stencil around the page. I adore the effect it made. 

I love, love, love layers. I also love mixing patterned papers. So much fun! In this picture you can see all the wonderful layers of paper and ephemera. So much fun!

I had these large white cardstock alphas in my stash for awhile too. I love how the white stands out against all the patterns and bright colors. The 'oh' is from a pack of glitter Thickers that I've had in my stash as well. I think I used a lot of supplies that have been begging to be used on this page. 

I used a gold Uniball Signo pen to create the circles on the page. They add a bit of detail without adding dimension. The tickets in the corner were just the color I wanted, but I didn't like the words on them. So, I simply turned them over and outlined the edges. They became the perfect place to do my quick journaling and to add an embellishment cluster. 

I used pop-dots under the picture because it sat up on the star which had dimension. I also pop-dotted a couple accent stars for more dimension. Here you can also see that I outlined the large star with white faux stitching using a white Gelly Roll pen. I love doodling on my pages.

And finally, the "star" of the page (pun intended). These stars were plain, white chipboard when I pulled them out of the package. To create the wonderful colors, depth and shine and painted them with Twinkling H20s in Ginger Peach, Indian Copper, and Yellow Rose. I then used some Ultra Embossing Powder to create a nice, thick layer of shine on them. They turned out just the way I had hoped. Perfect!

Please join Sketchy Boards Challenge this month for this fun sketch challenge. I had a blast using it, and I'm sure you will do. 

I hope you enjoyed looking at my layout as much I had enjoyed making it. Please take a moment and follow my blog. I'd love to have you join me! Thank you.

Sweet Little Man

I love being able to scrap pictures of my sweet, little man. Even when he's sick he's adorable.

I used a sketch from Stuck?! Sketches. Laura Whitaker sketches make me happy!

I also used this layout for a challenge from the FB challenge group SG Scrap Squad. The challenge was "Build Your Own Super Bowl Sub Layout". I used patterned paper and cardstock for the "bun", a punch and stencil for the "meat", enamel dots, twine, wood veneer, buttons, and letter stickers for the "extras", and ink and a pen for the "dipping sauce". Lots of fun!!

And last, I used this layout Paper Issues February Take Five Challenge. To fulfill this challenge I used the color red, the color pink, a heart, patterned paper, a tag, cardstock, ink, and something wood grain. I had a great time fitting it all in!

I used lots of layers in this layout. I used different color pens to doodle on all the pieces of paper I used to create the layers. I used these adorable crochet hearts around the layout. Love!

I used three types of alphas on this page. They complete this adorable embellishment cluster. The wooden button has been in my stash forever. It worked perfectly for this page.

I used a stencil and some red Quick Quotes chalk ink to make the little red dots on the page. Lots of fun!

Thanks for taking a look at my page. I appreciate your time. Please leave me some blog love and let me know your thoughts.

Hello Sunshine

It's so good to be scrapbooking again! This layout is so sunny and cheery. I love the bright colors. It makes me long for spring!

I used my Noel Mignon kits for this page. Her kits are always so wonderful to work with. To create the layout I used a sketch #465 from Scrapbook Challenges. I loved the look of the sketch right away!

I love using wood veneer pieces on my pages when I can. For this page, I didn't want the natural wood look. So, I sprayed my pieces with Heidi Swapp Color Shine in Mustard and Gold. The effect is shimmery without being overwhelming. I also paired the title with some glitter Thickers. So much fun! This yellow polka dot ribbon was also perfect for the page. It's been in my stash for awhile just waiting for the perfect page.  

I chose to mount the pictures of my son on yellow cardstock to keep the sunny theme going. I love all the bright colors that were brought in to complement the yellow in the accent papers. I used one natural wood veneer piece in the tag on the side of the photo.

I lightly sprayed the Hello paper on the bottom of the page with some of the Gold Color Shine. The shimmer just adds a bit more Sunshine to the page. 

Thank you for looking at my page. I really had a fun time creating this one. Please leave me a bit of blog love and let me know your thoughts. If you can, please join my blog and follow my updates.

So Awesome

 Oh man, I love this little face! This is my adorable son, William. How cute is he? He's ten-years-old, but he still loves to spend time with me cuddling and talking. I adore him so much! I took this picture of him a few months ago. I love the little freckles that you can see across the bridge of his nose. Too cute!

I created this layout for a challenge from The Studio Challenges. I loved the simple sketch that allowed me some freedom, yet gave some great guidelines. 

I used Echo Parks Jack and Jill Boy collection for this layout. I love the oranges and blues together. I used what looks like several layers of paper, but really only used two full layers, and then used little pieces of paper around the edges. I inked all the edges with Quick Quotes chalk ink in Orange Slice. I used a white Uniball pen to outline some of the layers, and a Zig Writer in navy for some others. Lots of little details in this simple layout. I used a set of Thickers with blue glitter. Fun!

I used Heidi Swapp Color Shine in both navy and peach for this page. I took the cap off and just tapped it to disperse the ink o the page. I used different circle embellishments from the Jack and Jill line to add fun elements to the page. I love how simple this page is. It allows my son's adorable face to be the star of the page. Perfect!

Thank you for looking at my layout. Please leave me some blog love and let me know your thoughts. I would love to have you become a member of my blog while you're here. I always love having more guests visit. Thanks!

Christmas Clean-Up

I'm loving finding these older Christmas pictures. These pictures of my son cleaning up the pine needles from our Christmas tree were from 2009. He would have been five. Such a cute little man!

I created this layout for a challenge from a Facebook group called Sketchy Board Challenge. Each month they post a sketch and some inspiration. I don't always get a chance to participate, but I loved this months sketch. I knew I had the pictures that I wanted for it.

I used my Noel Mignon kit for this layout. I love her kits! The colors in the paper were just what I was looking for. I had this chipboard 'Christmas' in my stash for awhile. I painted it green, and then used some Ultra Thick Embossing Powder to add some shine and depth to it. 

After painting it I stamped it with a Versa Mark stamp to get the embossing powder to stick.

After heating it up, it melts and looks like this. I did the process twice to give it lots of shine.

This is the embossing powder I use. I found it at a scrapbooking show a few years ago. It's a big bottle, and it will last forever!

I framed the pictures with a Kelly Green cardstock to help them standout on the vanilla paper. The green went perfectly with the green and teal plaid paper.

I love typing my journaling in strips. It makes the journaling part of the design instead of detracting from it. 

I used a dropper and some Mr. Huey's color mist in 'Pickle' to create these splats of color on the page. Sometimes I have problems getting the splats to go just right, but these turned out perfect!

I used my sewing machine to add stitching to a few places on the page. After that, I attached  this adorable snowflake clip to the page by hand sewing it on. I added the title over the top of the stitching. If you look closely you can see some teal washi tape under the word 'Christmas'. I love all these layers!

Here's another look at the layers of goodness. I also used snowflake sequins and enamel dots to add detail to the page.

Thanks for taking a look at my layout. Please leave me some blog love and let me know your thoughts. 

Hay! Brother

I love this series of pictures! My son and my son-in-law (future in these pictures). William loves Dominick, and Dom loves William. Brotherly love, even through marriage.

I created this layout for the Noel Mignon Fall Crop. I took on the Falling Leaves challenge, which was simply to use leaves on a layout. Since these photos were of the pumpkin patch, leaves for the layout perfectly. I used Sketch #361 from Scrapbook Challenges for this page. I haven't created two-page layouts in awhile, so I decided to use just half of the sketch. I like the way it turned out.

I used papers and embellishments from my Noel Mignon kit for this layout. The colors make me happy. These little wooden leaves are adorable too. 

This picture of the boys says it all. Love! 

I like using different alphas to make titles. I used two different types of Thickers for this one. I also love typing my journaling in strips. It makes the journaling an accent on the page.

I hope you enjoy my layout. Please let me know your thoughts.

100% Awesome

I love this picture of my son! He was absolutely adorable, and I wanted to showcase it with a simple layout. I love how this one turned out.

I used a sketch from ScrapMuch? for this layout. I also used one of my Noel Mignon kits, with a few things from my stash as well.

I love typing my journaling into strips, so when I saw it on the sketch by Laura Whitaker, I knew I'd keep that just like she had it. I like how it links the cut pieces of paper together. 

This title is from Queen & Co. It's puffy and self-adhesive. I love how simple it was to use. This little ribbon has been in my stash for awhile. I adore it! Again, it was self-adhesive. That makes adhering ribbon so much easier.

These little hearts are adorable. They are wood veneer, so I added color to them with Heidi Swapp Color Mist in Salmon. They match the papers perfectly.

Thank you for taking the time to look at my layout. Please leave me some blog love and let me know what you think. Have a great week!

Adventure

Good afternoon. Here is another layout that I completed in May. I'm so happy to finally get them all up on my blog. These pictures are from our trip to South Dakota during the summer of 2014. We stopped at Painted Dessert Rest Stop on our way. The colors there are beautiful!

The sketch I used for this was from Stuck?!Sketches. I love the circles and squares together.

I used my Noel Mignon kit for this layout. It had this adorable cork title that was perfect! I love the papers too. They were just what I needed for this layout. I wrote my journaling around the edges of the page. I had a story to tell about this stop, but I didn't want it to intrude with the layout.

I love layers! This photo frame allowed me to add another dimension of layers. I love adding doodles to my pages. I used the same pen to do my journaling, and to add stitch marks around the circle and other papers.

I don't normally round the corners of my pictures, but it was a perfect addition to this layout. It added to the circles and squares all over the page. The cork arrows came with the cork title.

Thank you for taking the time to look at my layout. I hope you enjoyed it.

Selfie Fun

Good afternoon everyone! Today I'm happy to bring you a layout that I completed back in May. The picture is one of my son, William, and myself after my grandmother's memorial service. William went for a walk by himself to think, and I followed him. After awhile we both cried, then we laughed together. We decided to take some fun pictures of our blotchy, sad/happy faces. Laughter through tears is always the best.

I just remnants from a past Noel Mignon kit for this page. The sketch for this page came from ScrapMuch? back in May, but I didn't get it posted in time to enter it.

I used lots of layers of paper for this layout. The green glitter Thickers were just fun. I love the little grouping of embellishments.

This transparent orange #Summer was cute, but it didn't stand out much. I used a recollections pen in Espresso to outline it. Now it's a great focal point, especially surrounded by more of those cute embellishments.

That bicycle paper is adorable. And that little toothy grin on my little man...so cute! This time I wrote my journaling instead of typing it. I'm not fond of my handwriting, but I think it's important to have it on some of my layouts so my kids can see it.

These pictures are what it's all about. I love scrapping our memories!

Thanks for taking the time to look at my layout. Have a great weekend!

Not All Who Wander Are Lost

 Hello everyone! I have been absent from my blog and from scrapbooking for WAY too long! This summer my husband and I remodeled our entire house, putting in all new bamboo floors and painting every room. It was a massive project. Most everything was packed up for several months, including my scrapbooking things, so I was unable to do anything for a long time. I'm finally back. Yay! I'm starting by posting a few pages that I got done before the remodel that I never got on my blog. So, here goes.

This page makes me happy! Summer 2014 we traveled by car, the 2nd time, from Washington State to my parent's house in South Dakota. I took these pictures at one of the many rest stops. When I looked at them I realized just how much my boys look alike. I love how similar they are! 

I used papers from my Noel Mignon kit for this layout. I also used various items from my stash to compliment the papers. I love the way it turned out! 

I love using multiple patterned papers. Mixing orange and blue makes me happy too. They look wonderful together.

I tend to type my journaling as I'm not very fond of my own handwriting. Typing it and putting it on strips is one of my favorite ways to add the journaling.

This paper is perfect!

Another thing I love to do is use multiple types of alphas. I found both of these in my stash. I have a bit of an alpha obsession.

I used a sketch from Sketch 'N Scrap for this layout. It was due way back in May, so I never got it submitted, which is too bad, but I just love this page anyway.

Thanks for taking a look at my page. I'm hoping to be able to post more often now that our house is done. Have a great rest of the weekend!