Lisa & Lori's Great Stash Bash November Kit

 

Hello, everyone! Happy Monday and Happy November 1st! How can it possibly be November 1st?! My goodness, this year is flying by!

The new month means it's time for a new Lisa & Lori's Great Stash Bash kit. Before we get started I just have to say that I have a confession to make...this month I did not pay a bit of attention to our recipe and I am going to tell you why. I realized a couple of weeks ago that I have so many projects in progress - I'm talking mainly about my traveler's notebooks here - that I really want to make an effort to start finishing them instead of just picking them up once in a while to work on them. So, I  sat down a couple of weeks ago - when I was working in my 2018 Favorite Photos of Ada TN - and made plans for what I want to get done this month - which is to finish this TN. I really think it is possible to get it completed this month. I also wrote down my design team assignments and other layouts/projects that I would like to work on and then I went to work pairing paper with photos. I may have gotten a little carried away - I have eight - that's right, eight! - page kits - and I know I could have just picked just two or three for my kit this month, but I need to hold myself accountable - and if I post them here then I will try to get as many of them used as I can. At least that's what I'm hoping!

Now that you know what my plan is - here is our (normally used)  recipe:

Normally, our "recipe" is to pull 10 patterned papers, 5-7 scraps, 3-4 embellishments, and our focus item for November is alphas. If you are playing along with us - this is all you need to do - you don't have to go nearly as big as I did this month!

Since I have so many page kits this month, I did not take separate photos of the papers and the embellishments - I just took a photo of the whole page kit - along with the photos I plan to use for that kit. Let's take a look at what I've pulled for this month:

First up is Pebbles Happy Cake Day. The white text paper is the only full sheet of paper in this kit. All the other papers are just scraps. I pulled the die-cut pack for this kit and plan on using the 2x2 cut apart cards and the tags for anything else I might need. I have one 12x12 layout planned for this kit

This is an Amy Tangerine - Late Afternoon - page kit. I have a 12x12 layout and a traveler's notebook spread planned for this kit. I have two full sheets of paper a 3x4 cut apart sheet and the rest of the papers are scraps. I pulled the sticker sheet and what die cuts that I have left for this kit. I also included the 6x8 just in case I need any extra papers or if I need to die cut anything.

This kit is made up of Simple Stories' Freezin' Season collection. I have five full sheets of paper and the rest are scraps. I pulled the 12x12 sticker sheet and a 4x6 sticker sheet for embellishments. I figure if I need anything more I can fussy cut from the papers. I have two traveler's notebook spreads planned and possibly one 12x12 layout.

My next page kit is Bella Blvd's Popsicles and Pandas kit. I have 3 full sheets of paper and the rest of the papers are scraps. I plan on doing a bit of fussy cutting for embellishments and I added the epoxy stickers and a few of the plastic paper clips, too. I found these black and white word stickers from Pink Paislee's 5th and Monaco collection that I thought I might be able to use for a title. We will see. I have one traveler's notebook spread planned for this kit. 

This kit is the biggest of all of the page kits so I did take a photo of the papers and then a photo of the embellishments. I should be able to use this kit on multiple traveler's notebook layouts. It is centered mostly around the Simple Stories Emoji Love 6x8 paper pad. I have one full sheet and several scraps from other Simple Stories collections that I thought worked well - and that was included in a past stash bash kit - so I added them into my kit instead of putting them back into my stash. 

These are all of the embellishments that I pulled. I have nothing but the 6x8 paper pad from the Emoji Love collection so I pulled in a lot of stickers (from the past stash bash kit) and a couple of die cuts that I thought I might be able to use. I have two "for sure" traveler's notebook spreads planned and possibly four or five more with this "page" kit. 

 

This kit is what is leftover from my September 2021 kit from The ScrapRoom and I would love to get it used this month! I have three full sheets of patterned paper, the tag paper, and a scrap. I included the foam stickers that were in the kit and I also put in the die-cut pack, the sticker sheet, and the sticker book from my stash. I also have the 12x12 paper pad in case I need more - or different - paper. I have two sets of photos that I am trying to decide between. I may see if I can get two layouts out of this kit without adding too much more to it.

I had to include a couple of Halloween page kits to get those Halloween photos scrapped while the urge to scrap them is strong! This page kit consists of Echo Park's Halloween Town collection. I have four full sheets, two cut apart papers and one scrap. I included the sticker sheet and I plan to use some of the cut apart pieces for embellishments, too. I have one 12x12 layout planned for this page kit. 

This kit is what I have left of the Halloween Magic kit from The ScrapRoom kits from October. I have three full sheets of paper, scraps, a few die cuts, and the sticker sheet. I have one traveler's notebook spread planned with this kit. 

Our focus item for November is alphas. Since I am working mainly in my TN this month and since I have quite a few smaller alphas from Studio Calico, I included all of them and a few larger alphas for my layouts. I am going to try really hard to use these alphas instead of cutting out my own!

There is quite a variety here and I should not have any trouble working a few of these in!

Now, here's a little more about my 2018 Favorite Photos of Ada TN - mostly for reference at the end of the month. I will have two double-page spreads for each month except December, which will have one double-page spread and one single-page spread. I have three spreads completed and all of the photos - and most of the papers - picked for the rest. I am hoping to have this TN completed by the end of the month.

Here is a look at my plans and all of the photos that I would like to get scrapped! Even if I get half of these photos scrapped, I will be a happy camper!

I mostly took this photo for reference at the end of the month. I cannot wait to see what I can get done!

Now, be sure to stop by Lisa's blog to see the fun kit that she has pulled together for this month. 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. 

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 - #lisaandlorisgreatstashbash2021

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Sketch N Scrap WCMD Sketch #5

 Hello, hello! Happy Saturday to you! I hope you are having a good weekend. We've had a couple ofrainy, cold, dreary days but they are promising that today and tomorrow and going to be sunny and beautiful...I sure hope that they are right! 

It is time for the last card sketch of the month at Sketch N Scrap today. We have been celebrating WCMD all month with a new card sketch every Saturday. Here is the fifth and final sketch that Sketch Artist Lisa created for us:

This is what I came up with:

I have a very special friend whose birthday is on Halloween and I decided to make her a Halloween themed birthday card this year. I used Echo Park's Halloween Magic collection for this card. I thought the little witch girl with the balloons sticker would be perfect for my card. For the sentiment I did a play on words and used 'Best Witches' instead of 'Best Wishes'. I really like how this card turned out!

Be sure to stop by Sketch N Scrap to see how the rest of the design team took on this sketch. I would love to see your take on the sketch, too.

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

Sketch N Scrap #235 - Spoiled Little Puppy

 Hello, everyone! Happy Friday to you! We have made it to the weekend and I am getting ready to go pick up Miss Ada for a sleepover. She has the day off from school today and we thought it was about time for another sleepover. 

Today I am sharing the layout I created using the October 15th sketch from Sketch N Scrap. I always love a fun sketch with big blocks of paper and a row of photos! Here is the sketch from Sketch Artist Heather:

And this is what I came up with:

These photos are of Ada's spoiled little puppy - Winnie. I think it is safe to say that this little puppy does not want for a thing! We couldn't believe it when we went for a visit and saw that she has Rae Dunn Halloween water and food bowls for the holiday, and this fancy little doggie bed filled with toys! When Abby sent me this photo of Winnie curled up in her bed with all of her toys, I knew I had to get it scrapped!

I used Bella Blvd's ' Cooper' collection that I had included in my October Stash Bash Kit. I wanted to keep to the orange/brown/cream colors but that pop of red in the puppy sticker at the top was just perfect for a little added pop of color. 

Here are a few close-ups:

I fussy cut the bone from the background paper and die cut the letters for my title. To help them stand out, I inked the edges of each letter with Tim Holtz Walnut Stain distress ink.

I added a red enamel heart to each of the cluster areas to bring the touch of red around my layout. 

 Be sure to check out the Sketch N Scrap blog and the Sketch N Scrap Facebook page for more inspiration.

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Sketch N Scrap WCMD Sketch #4

 Hello, everyone! Happy Sunday to you! I hope that you are having a good weekend.

Today I am up on the Sketch N Scrap Facebook page sharing the card that I created using the WCMD Sketch #4 that was shared on the blog yesterday. Here is a look at the great sketch that Sketch Artist Lisa created:

And this is the card that I made:

For this card, I have used the fall papers that I had in my October stash bash kit. I fussy cut a few flowers and an acorn from one of the papers to make my cluster and I love how this turned out. 

Here is a close-up:

I cannot wait to send this out to someone special!

Be sure to stop by Sketch N Scrap to see how the rest of the design team took on this sketch. I hope you have a chance to play along with us. We will have one more card sketch celebrating WCMD 2021 next Saturday so stay tuned!

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TN Time With Lisa & Lori - October Challenge

Hello, hello! Happy Monday to you! I hope that your week is off to a good start!

It is time for the October edition of TN Time With Lisa & Lori. We're a little bit late this time around - but better late than never! Here is how it works - this is a just-for-fun monthly challenge that starts on the 10th of each month and ends on the 9th of the following month at midnight CST. If you complete my random challenge for the month - link your TN, bullet journal, or planner spread below. If you complete just Lisa's sketch challenge, link up over on her blog - My Creative Endeavors. If you combine both challenges - be sure to link up on both Lisa's blog and here on my blog.

Here is my challenge for October:

This month I am challenging you to use orange on your layout and a label or tab.

Here is the sketch that Lisa has created for us:

And this is what I came up with:

I pulled out my 2018 Favorite Photos of  Ada TN to work in this month. I have so many traveler's notebooks that are "in progress" and I would really like to get a few of them finished up by the end of the year. This particular one would not take me long at all to finish up if I would just work on it!

Anyway, the photo is of Ada on Halloween of 2018. She had on this cute little outfit when Abby dropped her off that morning and I had to get a couple of pictures of her in it. I took a cue from the phrase on her shirt and used that for my title and went with ghosts for my embellishments.

Here are a couple of close-ups:

I used one ghost sticker and then several ghosts that I die cut for my embellishments. To help the ghosts stand out from the white background I inked all of the edges with black soot distress ink. I also stamped some stars in black and in orange and die cut them out to sprinkle around my layout. I punched out several tiny black and orange stars to finish it all off with. 

I love these little ghost die-cuts! They just make me smile every time that I cut them out! 

Here is the right side of the spread:

I used a couple of papers from Echo Park's Halloween Magic collection. That ghost paper is so cute and I can't wait to use more of it. 

Be sure to stop by Lisa's blog to see her beautiful layout for this challenge. I hope you have some time to play along with us. I would love to see what you create!

Even though this is a just-for-fun challenge we do have a few rules:

1. Create a TRAVELER'S NOTEBOOK, PLANNER, OR BULLET JOURNAL spread based on the CHALLENGE THEME and/or our sketch. 
2. Create a new, not previously posted project.
3. You are welcome to combine with other challenges.
4. If you have a blog please include the challenge graphic & a link to our challenge in your post.
5. You can link to social media if you don't have a blog. If you show your project on Instagram, please make sure to use #TNtimewithLisaandLori 
6. You can submit multiple projects but they must be posted to InLinkz or social media separately.
7. Most importantly have FUN!

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Sketch N Scrap - World Card Making Day Sketch #3

 Hello, everyone! Happy Saturday to you! I hope that your weekend is off to a great start!

We are celebrating World Card Making Day all month long at Sketch N Scrap with a new card sketch every Saturday of the month. Today we are sharing WCMD Sketch #3, courtesy of Sketch Artist Lisa:

This is what I came up with:

I have included a few fall papers and scraps in my Lisa & Lori's Great Stash Bash Kit for October and I was able to put them to use on this card. I didn't really have any embellishment that I wanted in the sticker sheets that I included, so I fussy cut a few flowers and a toadstool from one of the 12x12 papers and punched a few leafy branches to add around the flowers. I love how this little cluster turned out!

The sentiment is from Close To My Heart - S2007 - For My Beautiful Friend. 

Here is a close-up of the cluster:

Since our focus item for Lisa & Lori's Great Stash Bash, this month is embossing folders, I made sure to use one of the folders that I included in my kit for my main panel. 

I absolutely love how this card turned out!

Be sure to stop by Sketch N Scrap to see the sketch and the beautiful cards from the rest of the design team. I hope you have a chance to play along with us!

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

Sketch N Scrap #234

Hello, everyone! Happy Tuesday to you! I cannot believe that it has been almost two weeks since my last post! I have been scrapping - I just am not able to share with you until later in the month. 

Today I am up on the Sketch N Scrap Facebook page sharing the layout that I created for the October 1st sketch. Here is a look at the sketch, courtesy of Sketch Artist Stacy:

And this is what I came up with:

For this layout, I used Bella Blvd's You Are My Sunshine collection that I had included in my stash bash kit for this month. These papers are so bright and colorful and they just make me happy! I had taken these photos of Ada a couple of weeks ago when we went for a walk after supper. It was a tad bit cool so Abby told her to put on her jacket. Once she got it all zipped up and the hood pulled up - she stopped and said -in a somewhat monotone voice - "I look just like one of those high schoolers." One thing is for sure - she has the brooding teenager look down pat!

Here are a couple of close-ups:

I added an extra embellishment cluster on the left side of the page. I really wanted to include that die cut that says - sunshine mixed with a little hurricane. That sums up Ada perfectly! Since I added my journaling down the side of the page I really didn't have room for it anywhere else.

I knew I wanted my title to be the phrase that Ada said on our walk. I decided to add my journaling around it - fitting the title in the middle of it. I wanted to add just a bit more color to the white background so I sponged on a bit of yellow ink. It's hard to see it in the pictures but I love the look. 

Be sure to stop by Sketch N Scrap to see the sketch and more inspiration using this sketch. I hope you have a chance to play along!

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

Lisa and Lori's Great Stash Bash - October Edition

Hello, hello! Happy Friday and Happy October 1st! The days are definitely getting shorter and the nights a cooler...looks like fall is here again. I love my summertime but I am enjoying these beautiful - cooler - days.

It is time for the October Edition of Lisa & Lori's Great Stash Bash. If you don't know what the Great Stash Bash is - it is a challenge that my good friend Lisa and I do every month. We pull items from our stash based on a "recipe" (which you will see below) in an effort to get our scrappy stash used up!

Here is this month's recipe:

Our "recipe" is to pull 10 patterned papers, 5-7 scraps, 3-4 embellishments, and our focus item for October is embossing folders.

I went a little bigger than normal with my kit this month and created 3 mini-kits. I just couldn't help myself! I made it a point to go through the photos on my phone first and make a list of layouts that I would like to get made this month and I finally had to make myself stop because the list was getting so long! Let's take a look at what I pulled:

Mini-kit #1:

This kit is filled with Bella Blvd goodies and I have four layouts planned for it - three Ada layouts and at least one Winnie layout. 

Here is a look at the papers:

These papers just make me happy! I love the fun - bright - colors.

I totally forgot to take photos of my embellishments for each kit...they can be seen in each of the kit photos...

Here are the few scraps that I have for this kit:

Not a lot of scraps and I am hoping I will get them used!

Here is Mini-Kit #2:

This kit is filled with Paige Evans' Wonder collection and I have at least two layouts planned with it.

Here is a better look at the papers:

I plan on doing some fussy cutting of those flowers and maybe even the half circles - they look like they would make a great scalloped border. 

I did not include any scraps...mostly because I got rid of the majority of my scraps earlier this year. 

Once again - no embellishment photo...

Here is Mini-Kit #3:

/This kit has a few fall papers from a couple of different Echo Park collections. These have been in my stash for a few years and I would love to get them used up so maybe I could bring in something new! 

Here's a look at the papers:

Since it is October, I felt like I needed to have at least a showing of fall papers in my kit! I do have one layout planned and maybe a layout for my traveler's notebook. I do plan to fussy cut a few of the flowers from the floral paper in the back. 

I did have a one paper that had been cut down with these papers so I included it and what is left of some of my fall 6x6 paper pads:

I would love to make a dent in these 6x6 papers!

Since our focus item is embossing folders, I pulled out a few that I thought I would have the best chance of using this month:

I will be leaving these right by my desk so I remember to use them!

I also want to use some of my stamps and metal dies this month, so I went ahead and pulled what I would like to use so they will be out and ready to go. 

Here are the stamps:

The dies:

I apologize for the glare - it was rainy and getting dark and I did not bother to take them all out of their packaging. You get the idea - alplhas, borders, hearts, labels, tabs, and some tiny flowers.

I also pulled a couple of sheets of alpha stickers, label stickers, and a brad pack that I thought I could use at least a couple of:

I have all of these "extras" in a container that will set by my desk - ready and waiting to be used:

I even made sure to make out a list of  the layouts that I want to make with each collection and put it with my mini-kits. I will be printing off photos today so I will have everything ready to go for the month:

Once again I am so excited to dive into this kit and get some layouts made! I'm glad it is the weekend and we have no plans!

Be sure to stop by Lisa's blog to see the fabulous kit that she has pulled together for this month. 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. 

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 - #lisaandlorisgreatstashbash2021

I will be back in a few days with a wrap-up post for my September kit. 

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