Sketch N Scrap's Card Sketch #298

 Hello, everyone! Happy Tuesday to you! I hope your week is off to a good start!

Today, I am sharing my take on Sketch N Scrap's Card Sketch #298. Here is a look at the sketch:

And my card:

This was such a fun sketch to work with. I love it when I can use big blocks of paper for a background. 

For this card, I pulled out the scraps from my June kit for Lisa and Lori's Great Stash Bash. I stamped my sentiment at an angle so it would fit on the square I wanted to use, which meant I needed to move the placement of my embellishment. I think it looks pretty cute, and it filled in a bit of blank space on the square.

The little puffy sun is from the Bella Blvd  You Are My Sunshine collection. It was the perfect size for the space. 

It's been a while since I made a card, and I definitely felt a little rusty. I don't think my first attempt after a break from card making turned out too badly!

Be sure to check out Sketch N Scrap for more fun sketches and inspiration! I hope you play along with the sketch. I would love to see your take on it, too!

Thanks so much for stopping by! Have a great day!

Sketch N Scrap #329

Hello, hello! Happy Wednesday to you! We have made it to the mid-point of the week and are making our way to the weekend, and I am ready for it!

Today, I am sharing the layout I made for Sketch N Scrap's June 1st sketch - Sketch #329. Here is a look at the sketch:

And my layout:

In all honesty, when I pulled the off-white cardstock for my background paper, it was rainy out, and my craft room was a little darker than normal. In that light, the paper looked like a great match for the chameleon paper. Not so much in the brighter light! It looks more like a bright white; I wasn't about to pull it apart and redo it.

The papers are from my June kit for Lisa & Lori's Great Stash Bash challenge. When I bought the Shimelle Box of Crayons project pad at Tuesday Morning way back when, I never thought I would ever use the chameleon paper. That paper pad was put in my supplies, where it had sat for far too long. And in the meantime, I found an American Crafts paper pad at Dollar General a few years ago with a sampling of papers from the Box of Crayons line in it. Of course, I bought it, too, mostly for the other papers in the pad, but here I am using that chameleon paper and a sticker or two from the project pad! It feels so good to use up some supplies that have been sitting, collecting dust, and for it to be a paper I thought I would never use - makes me feel even better!

The photos are of Ada when she and I were having one of our drawing competitions. We decided to each draw a chameleon, and hers turned out so cute. I love that she even drew a little guy on the ground pointing up at it! I still have her drawing, and I think I will either add it to the back of the layout or maybe even put it in a page protector to go along with this layout.

Here is a close-up of the title area:

The alpha stickers that spell out chameleon are from the project pad. I wasn't crazy about the glittery/holographic look, but they really are cute in the layout! At first, I was going to change the "a" since it was yellow and it sat on the yellow paper, but I thought it was kind of like the chameleon and changing its color to blend in!

I pieced together a couple of the chameleons from the patterned paper to make it look like they were walking across the layout. I really like how it turned out!

I hope you find some time to play along with the sketch. I would love to see your take on it, too! Be sure to stop by Sketch N Scrap for more inspiration.

Thanks so much for stopping by my blog today! Have a wonderful day!

Lisa & Lori's Great Stash Bash June Kit Challenge

 Hello, hello! Happy Monday and Happy June 1st! It is definitely feeling like summer already around here! 

The new month means it's time for a new Lisa & Lori's Great Stash Bash Kit Challenge, and I am ready to go! If you don't know what this challenge is all about, here's how it works: On the 1st of each month, we will post a challenge prompt and the stash kit we have created using that prompt. During the month, we will use as much of our stash kit as possible on different projects. This will be a just-for-fun challenge, so there is no monthly prize - but isn't the real prize using up our stash? We hope you will join us in our quest to bash our stash! If you play along, link up on either my blog or Lisa's blog (or both if you choose) so that we can see who is joining us each month.

I did get a layout made with my kit last month, and I do have plans for another layout using it, so my May kit will be staying out a little longer.

Here are the requirements for our June kit: 

To create your kit, pull 3-5 patterned papers (any size - 12x12, 6x8, 6x6, etc.), 2 - 3 embellishments, 2 - 3 cardstock sheets, alphas (stamps, stickers, etc.), and our focus item for our stash bash for June is - scraps!

Here is my kit for June:

Okay, so this is everything in my kit - except - the enamel dots that I had pulled, but you'll see those in the embellishment picture. Between the cloudy day and the cat, I was having trouble getting photos! This is what I had to deal with the whole time I was trying to take photos. I would move her off, and she would come right back. It took a lot longer than it should, but I got it done!

Here are the papers:

These papers are mostly from an American Crafts paper pad called Everyday Paper that I picked up from Dollar General a couple of years ago. The paper pad is mostly made up of various Shimelle collections, I think. I do know the pink heart paper is from a different paper pad, but I have no idea which one! I also pulled a couple of sheets of French vanilla cardstock for my kit.

Here are the embellishments:

I pulled the cut-apart paper and the sticker sheet from the Shimelle - Box of Crayons project pad that I also found in my supplies, and a few sheets of enamel dots in the same colors as the papers.

Our focus item for June is scraps - something I have a ton of - and I may have pulled a few more than the required 5-10 pieces!

Here is a look at my scraps:

And since I pulled these with specific plans for each set, I thought I would break them into groups for you to see a little better:

The cut-apart cards will be cut apart, and I am challenging myself to actually use them in a Project Life layout this month! I have plans for layouts for the other two sets here, or maybe I'll use them for a card or two. We will see!

And here is the second set of scraps:

I have a layout idea for the scalloped circles paper. The tags will be cut apart and used on a layout and maybe even a card, and the rest I have another idea for a layout - maybe two if I can manage it!

I am excited to dig into my kit and put it to use throughout the month.

Be sure to head over to Lisa's blog - My Creative Endeavors - to see the beautiful kit she has put together. Remember, this is a just-for-fun challenge, but if you do play along and put together your own stash bash kit, add it to the linky below, and we will be sure to check it out and cheer you on! 

Here are the rules: 1. Follow the challenge prompt to create a kit to work with throughout the month. You may use other items, but please concentrate on using your kit, and link it below. 2. Create new, not previously posted projects using your stash kit. 3. If you have a blog, please include the challenge graphic and a link to our challenge in your posts. 4. You may link to social media if you don't have a blog. If you share on Instagram, please make sure to use #lisaandlorisgreatstashbash2026

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Sketch N Scrap's 14th Birthday Bash Sketch #3

 

Happy Saturday! It's the long holiday weekend, the (unofficial) start to summer, and I am ready for it!

I am back today with the layout I made for Sketch N Scrap's 14th Birthday Bash Sketch #3. Here is the fun sketch Lisa has created for us to work with:

And here is my layout:

Since I made a 6x8 layout I used only two photos, but everything else stays true to the sketch.

I had originally thought I would do my granddaughter's school album in a traveler's notebook and only use her first day of school, her school photo, her spring photo, and her last day of school photo for each year and call it good. But then I had lots of other photos throughout the year that I also wanted to include - class trips, art shows, class parties, etc., so I have decided to do her school album in the 6x8 size and use a combination of full page layouts and pocket pages to include all the extra things.

This layout is her first day of kindergarten at school with her teacher. I have a few photos of her that Abby shared with me of her at home posing with her 1st day of school sign, with her backpack, etc. that will be included in a pocket page.

I used Echo Park's 1st Day of School collection for the papers and enamel dots on this layout, and the embellishments are from the Off to School collection.

Here are a couple of close-ups:

The school sticker banner fit perfectly above the photos. I hadn't measured it out beforehand, so I was pretty happy when it fit so well!

I layered up a couple of the border stickers that were in the sticker book and cut them down for this little cluster. I think it is perfect for a kindergarten layout!

Be sure to stop by Sketch N Scrap for more inspiration and fun sketches! We would love it if you played along with us!

Thanks so much for stopping by my blog today! Have a great day!

Sketch N Scrap's 14th Birthday Bash Sketch #2

Hello, everyone! Happy Saturday to you! I hope you've had a good week and your weekend is off to a good start.

It's Sketch N Scrap's 14th birthday, and they are celebrating all month long with a new sketch every Saturday. Lisa asked if I would like to play along with one of their sketches as a guest, and of course, I said yes!

Here is a look at the sketch:

And my layout:

This layout is of Miss Ada at the mall waiting for her yummy Boba. I think somewhere there is a rule that you must have a Boba when you go shopping, and if not, there should be!

I used my May kit for Lisa & Lori's Great Stash Bash for this layout.

Here are a couple of close-ups:

I "roughed up" all of the edges of the pattern paper with my fingernail. It gives just the right amount of dimension to the papers, and I love the cute little puffy boba cups!

I die-cut my title with a metal die set from Lawn Fawn. It was the perfect size to fill in the blank on the "is always a good idea" stamp.

Another stamp used on this layout! It always makes me happy when I can use some of my neglected supplies!

Be sure to check out Sketch N Scrap all month long for fun sketches and inspiration!

Thanks so much for stopping by my blog today! I hope you have a wonderful day!

Lisa & Lori's Great Stash Bash May Kit Challenge

Hello, everyone! Happy May 1st to you! Can you believe it is already May? Summer is almost here, and I am ready for it!

It is time for a new Lisa & Lori's Great Stash Bash Kit challenge, and I actually have my kit all ready to go this month! 

If you don't know what this challenge is all about, here's how it works: On the 1st of each month, we will post a challenge prompt and the stash kit we have created using that prompt. During the month, we will use as much of our stash kit as possible on different projects. This will be a just-for-fun challenge, so there is no monthly prize - but isn't the real prize using up our stash? We hope you will join us in our quest to bash our stash! If you play along, link up on either my blog or Lisa's blog (or both if you choose) so that we can see who is joining us each month.

 Here are the requirements for our May kit:

To create your kit, pull 3-5 patterned papers (any size), 2 - 3 embellishments, 2 - 3 cardstock sheets, alphas (stamps, stickers, etc.), and our focus item for our stash bash for April is flowers.

And, I just realized after typing that that I forgot to include my cardstock. I'm a little out of practice after not getting a kit together last month. 

Here is my kit for May:

I was feeling those spring vibes when I pulled my kit for this month, and since iNSD is tomorrow, I went a little bigger with my kit. 

Here is a look at my papers:

I have papers from Echo Park's New Day collection: the navy floral, tiny flowers on white, and the mint green papers. Echo Park's Easter Time: purple checked paper. The yellow heart paper is from Damask Love, and the navy tone-on-tone paper is so old I can't remember who it is from. Either O'Scrap or Pebbles. The blue grid and the pink-and-red striped paper are from paper pads, but I have no idea which ones.

I forgot to add the sticker sheet to the embellishment photo ( so out of practice here), so I added it in with the cut-apart papers I plan to use.

Here are my embellishments:

I pulled all of the die-cuts from the New Day collection that I thought I would use, along with the sticker book, puffy stickers, and enamel dots. I also went through my bashket (yeah, it's still around!) and pulled a few things: labels from Kelly Purkey, rubber words, wood veneer from Elle's Studio, word/phrase stickers from Simple Stories, epoxy shapes from Doodlebug Designs, a few brads, and a lot of random word/phrase die-cuts.

Here are the scraps I pulled - all are from the New Day collection:

Our focus item for May is flowers, and this is what I pulled:

Lots of stamps - sorry for the glare on those - wood veneer flowers from the Dollar Tree, puffy stickers from old kits from The ScrapRoom, and a few paper flowers.

I am ready to get a few pages made with my kit this month. Hopefully, it will be a variety of sizes - traditional 12x12, 6x8, and traveler's notebook layouts. I am really missing working in my traveler's notebooks!

 Be sure to head over to Lisa's blog - My Creative Endeavors - to see the beautiful kit she has put together. Remember, this is a just-for-fun challenge, but if you do play along and put together your own stash bash kit, add it to the linky below, and we will be sure to check it out and cheer you on! 

Here are the rules: 1. Follow the challenge prompt to create a kit to work with throughout the month. You may use other items, but please concentrate on using your kit, and link it below. 2. Create new, not previously posted projects using your stash kit. 3. If you have a blog, please include the challenge graphic and a link to our challenge in your posts. 4. You may link to social media if you don't have a blog. If you share on Instagram, please make sure to use #lisaandlorisgreatstashbash2026

Thanks so much for stopping by my blog today! I hope you have a wonderful day!

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Lisa & Lori's Great Stash Bash April Kit Challenge

 

Hello, hello! Happy April 1st! It's time for a new Lisa & Lori's Great Stash Bash kit challenge! I am running behind getting my kit together, and I hope to be back in a few days with my full kit reveal. I wanted to go ahead and post the "recipe" for anyone who wants to play along, and Lisa has her beautiful kit all ready to go, so be sure to check out her blog to see what she has pulled together. 

If you don't know what this challenge is all about, here's how it works: On the 1st of each month, we will post a challenge prompt and the stash kit we have created using that prompt. During the month, we will use as much of our stash kit as possible on different projects. This will be a just-for-fun challenge, so there is no monthly prize - but isn't the real prize using up our stash? We hope you will join us in our quest to bash our stash! If you play along, link up on either my blog or Lisa's blog (or both if you choose) so that we can see who is joining us each month.

 Here are the requirements for our April kit:

To create your kit, pull 3-5 patterned papers (any size), 2 - 3 embellishments, 2 - 3 cardstock sheets, alphas (stamps, stickers, etc.), and our focus item for our stash bash for April is stickers.

I hope to be back soon with my full kit reveal!

Thanks so much for stopping by my blog today! Have a wonderful day!

Lisa & Lori's Great Stash Bash March Kit Challenge

Hello, everyone! Happy Sunday and Happy March 1st! We have been enjoying beautiful spring-like weather lately, and it looks like we are going to be getting some much needed rain this week.

The start of the new month means it's time for another Lisa & Lori's Great Stash Bash Challenge. If you don't know what this challenge is all about, here's how it works: On the 1st of each month, we will post a challenge prompt and the stash kit we have created using that prompt. During the month, we will use as much of our stash kit as possible on different projects. This will be a just-for-fun challenge, so there is no monthly prize - but isn't the real prize using up our stash? We hope you will join us in our quest to bash our stash! If you play along, link up on either my blog or Lisa's blog (or both if you choose) so that we can see who is joining us each month.

I managed one whole layout from my kit last month. I had hoped to get at least one more made, but I was too busy with other things. I plan on keeping what's left of my kit together, so I can get the other layout made when things slow down.

 Here are the requirements for our March kit:

To create your kit, pull 3-5 patterned papers (any size), 2 - 3 embellishments, 2 - 3 cardstock sheets, alphas (stamps, stickers, etc.), and our focus item for our stash bash for March is enamel dots/bling.

Here is this month's kit:

I went a little bigger with my kit this month, starting my kit with Pretty Little Studio's A Beautiful Day 8x8 papers. Tara over at The Paper Snob Community on Facebook hosts "Designer Deep Dive" every month, and the designer/manufacturer for March is none other than Pretty Little Studio. Whether I officially play along with the group or just play along on my own remains to be seen. Whatever the case, I am going to have fun using some of my {neglected} Pretty Little Studio goodies.

Here are the papers I have pulled to use. Since they are 8x8, I pulled a few more than the required 3-5:

These papers are so fun, but they do have a glossy finish to them - which, for some reason, always makes me hesitant to use them. I don't know why other than I just prefer non-glossy papers, but I am going to do my best to get over that!

Here are the cardstock papers I pulled:

I might have gone a little overboard with how many cardstock papers I pulled, but I pulled the striped paper out and tried to match each color as closely as I could. 

Here are the embellishments I have pulled:

As I was looking for all of my Pretty Little Studio's embellishments, I came across the Paige Evans Blooming Wild embellishments, and they match really well with this collection.

I pulled so many embellishments, so here is another photo to see everything a bit better:

And another photo of embellishments:

This box is full of cut-apart words and phrases from Pretty Little Studio.

Our focus for March is enamel dots/bling. I have a little pouch of mostly used enamel dot sheets, so I pulled all of the ones that had colors that matched this collection. I even put a mostly-used bling pack in my kit. I would love to get the majority of these little guys on layouts this month!

My apologies for the dark photos and the glare in the photos. I was forgetting that February is a short month! I thought I still had a couple of days!

I really am hoping to get more than one layout (of my own) done this month. I am continuing to work on my friend's album, so we shall see.

Be sure to head over to Lisa's blog - My Creative Endeavors - to see the beautiful kit she has put together. Remember, this is a just-for-fun challenge, but if you do play along and put together your own stash bash kit, add it to the linky below, and we will be sure to check it out and cheer you on! 

Here are the rules: 1. Follow the challenge prompt to create a kit to work with throughout the month. You may use other items, but please concentrate on using your kit, and link it below. 2. Create new, not previously posted projects using your stash kit. 3. If you have a blog, please include the challenge graphic and a link to our challenge in your posts. 4. You may link to social media if you don't have a blog. If you share on Instagram, please make sure to use #lisaandlorisgreatstashbash2026

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Snow Day Fun

 Hello, hello! It's been a while since I've posted. That seems to be a recurring theme around here lately. Things have been busy, and I have been working on an album for a friend, but I finally made some time to scrap a layout for me using my February Lisa & Lori's Great Stash Bash kit! 

I used the February 1st sketch from Sketch N Scrap for my layout. Here is a look at the sketch:

And my layout:

I snapped these photos of Ada back in January when we had our first (and only, so far) snow of the season. Ada and I had headed out for some fun in the snow. She made the perfect snowball and then gave it a toss in my direction! We had so much fun that day, and we were so glad it finally warmed up enough for us to go out and enjoy it!

Everything on this layout is from my February kit, with the exception of the red enamel hearts. I had included a pack of puffy hearts in my kit, but they were a little too big for what I wanted. 

Here are a couple of close-ups:

Our focus item for February is doilies, so I pulled out a doily die set in three different sizes and cut out a set. I added a punched or die-cut snowflake to each doily, then added a snowflake sticker (to two), a word-phrase sticker, and an enamel heart to finish each cluster.

I am also playing along with Lasting Memories February 15th challenge - LM #786 - The Power of Words - Word Stickers. I used 3 word stickers on my layout.

It was fun getting back to making a layout for me! 

Be sure to check out the fun sketches at Sketch N Scrap and the fun scrappy challenges at Lasting Memories.

Thanks so much for stopping by my blog today! Have a great day!