Sketches In Thyme Project Life Style Sketch #28

Hello everyone!

I'm popping in really quick to share a project life style  card and page with you. I used sketch #28 from Sketches In Thyme Project Life Style. Now that school is out for the summer and we are finally settling in to our summer routine, I am finding a little extra time to catch up on a few things!

Here's a look at the sketch:

I kept my card pretty plain and simple, because that is how I scrap! I do really like the way this card turned out - even if it is plain and simple.

And the left hand side of the layout:

Let me start off by saying that I struggled with this layout. I probably would not have picked these paper colors for this week/these photos, but the right hand side for this week is going to be about our 25th anniversary party that was during this week. Hopefully I will have that page done tomorrow and posted by Thursday! You may remember the card I made for my reveal on the 12th here. Here is a refresher of what it looks like for you:

So, I wanted to keep the colors across the two pages the same, because I just "need" it to look like all one spread. Does that make sense? I probably wouldn't have had any trouble if it was another week facing it, but I just have to have the whole week the same!

Anyway, I think once both pages are done and side by side it will look much better. Hopefully...

Today is the last day to enter the challenges for May over at Sketches In Thyme Project Life Style. But tomorrow starts a whole new month of sketch challenges! 

Thanks for stopping  by! Have a good night!

Atlantic Hearts Sketch Challenge #162

Hello everyone! Happy Monday to you! Our long weekend is winding down, and boy has it been a good one!

Atlantic Hearts Sketch Challenge has a fun new sketch posted today!

 

This is one of those sketches that has lots of possibilities, and I can see myself using it again! I think it would be a great sketch to use when making a pocket card for the pocket type scrapbooks.

I used a Simple Stories 2x2 square for the focal point, and added in a "thinking of you" sentiment. I have had this punch to make fancy photo corners for ages and I hardly ever use it. I thought since the sketch called for them, I would dust it off and give it a try. I really need to use it a little more often, it's very pretty!

Check out the Atlantic Hearts Sketch Challenge blog to see the sketch and to read up on the rules. The full design team reveal will be on Wednesday, so be sure to stop back by!

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

Hello My Name Is... Lasting Memories #295

Hello everyone! Happy Sunday to you! We are right in the middle of a nice long weekend here in the states, and I have been enjoying every minute of it! It has been busy, but it's been filled with lots of family time, and I love that!

We are almost into a new month (can you believe it is almost June?!) and that means a new theme and a new set of challenges over at Lasting Memories. For the month of June, our theme will be, "All About Me". Our first challenge is, "The Meaning Of My Name".

My name is Lori, and as I said in my journaling, I've never been a big fan of it, but I don't really dislike it, either. Here is what I found out about the meaning of my name - and what I said in my journaling:

Lori...the meaning of my name:

English origin - with the meaning - Laurel tree or sweet bay tree - symbolic of honor and victory.

It was kind of fun researching the meaning of my name. I've never really been a fan of it, but I don't dislike it either. While researching I found out that people with this name have a deep inner desire for a stable,loving family or community, and a need to work with others and be appreciated. I find this to

be true with the way that I am. 

I know the reason my Mom and Dad picked this name for me was because I was their last hope for a boy. They had already had 3 girls and were hoping I would be a boy - no such luck for them!

My grandpa's name was Lawrence, and Lori is the feminine version of that name, so I guess I was 

named after my Poppy! I'm thinking Lori is not so bad after all!

Here is a look at the hidden journaling:

I finally broke down and used the beautiful Maggie Holmes Bloom collection for this layout. I love the papers and the colors in this collection, and thought I had better start using it instead of just hoarding all the pretty papers. I also used a couple of flair pieces and ephemera pieces that I have had laying out on my desk for ages.

I also (loosely) based my layout on this Week 4 sketch from Let's Get Sketchy - I'm barely getting it in by the deadline!

Check out the Lasting Memories blog to see the layouts from the rest of the design team. Design Team member Wendy is offering up a fun prize for this month, so be sure to check that out as well!

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

Flashback Friday at Sketch N Scrap

Hello everyone! Happy Friday to you! It's the start of a long weekend here in the states, and even though it's looking to be a rainy one around here, I'm hoping it's a good one!

Today is our last Flashback Friday for the month over at Sketch N Scrap. I am lucky enough to be the hostess for this week, and I have chosen a sketch from September 2012 for you to work with.

Oh my word, the poor cat's face in these photos are priceless! He looks like he is so over the lovin's from Ada! He was (and still is!) so patient with her, although when he got a little bigger and faster, he learned to run away and hide when he saw her coming!

I've had this colorful striped paper in my stash for quite some time, and I thought that it went pretty well with the striped shirt that Ada had on. I stuck close to the sketch on this one, because, hey, I like it like that!

Stop by the Sketch N Scrap blog to see the layouts from the other design team members. I hope that you have enjoyed our extra challenges this month in celebration of our 4th birthday. I hope you have a chance to play along with us before the end of the month. There is an awesome prize up for grabs!

Thanks so much for stopping by! I hope that you have a wonderful weekend!

Try Stampin' - Or Not - On Tuesday #272

Hello, hello! Happy Tuesday! I hope your week is off to a good start! We are starting to settle in to our summer routine. It's looking like it might be a rainy week for us, but that just means more scrappy time for me!

I have a new sketch from Try Stampin' - Or Not - On Tuesday for you today! Our optional theme for this week is "Summer Fun".

I decided to use just the sketch for my card this week, and I decided to make a bright, fun birthday card.

I used Simple Stories DIY Boutique 6x6 paper pad for this one. I just love those happy colors. I have almost used up every bit of this paper pad, which makes me a little sad because I love it, but it also makes me happy to be using up my stuff! I might have like four full sheets, but the scraps are the same as gone! For my sentiment I used Close To My Heart's B1417 - Perfect Fit Birthday.

Stop by the Try Stampin' blog to see the beautiful cards from the other design team members.  There are so many gorgeous works of art! I do hope you are able to play along with us. I know summer time can be a very busy time, but don't forget to make time for your hobbies, too!

A couple of reminders - the theme is always optional, stamping is always optional, you have 2 weeks to play along with our challenges, and you can enter either on the blog or on our Facebook page here.

Thanks so much for stopping by and have a fantastic day!

Scrapbook Challenges Sketch #484

Hello everyone! I hope that you had a good weekend! We finally had some sunshine and warm temperatures, so it's finally starting to feel like summer break. 

We have a new sketch up today over at Scrapbook Challenges. This is a great sketch for one bigger sized photo, or do like I did and use 2 smaller photos. 

I have the hardest time photographing layouts with a white background! No matter how good (or bad) the lighting is, it always seems to look washed out...one of these days I will learn how to take a better photo, or use a different color background! 

I've had these photos of Ada and Matthew out on my desk for a while now, and I am so glad that I finally got them scrapped. These are from when we went to the pool last summer. #1 Ada thought it was pretty cool that Matthew hung out with us in the kiddie pool for a while, but when he started catching water in his hands and then throwing it on her, well, she just that was the greatest. Everything he does just amazes her!

For this layout I used some more scraps from Echo Park's Splash collection, and the little bits of pink are from Doodlebug - I do believe it is some of their first collections! I found a bunch more of it in my stash this weekend and decided to use on it while I can!

Stop by Scrapbook Challenges to see the beautiful layouts from the rest of the design team. I hope you can find some time to play along with us!

Thanks so much for stopping by today! Have a fantastic day!

Sketch N Scrap Card Sketch #74

Hello everyone, and Happy Friday to you! Are you ready for the weekend?

I have a fantastic new card sketch from Sketch N Scrap to share with you today! Our last card sketch for this month has been created by Lisa.

I just absolutely love this sketch! I really wanted to cut my strip behind the circle into a fish tail banner, but I refrained! I think it would have looked great either way.

I used My Mind's Eye's gorgeous "On Trend" 6x6 paper pad for my card. You can't really tell it in the photo, but it has just a touch of gold on the flower panel, and it is just so pretty. I didn't have any of the embellishments from this line since I had just picked up the paper pad at Hobby Lobby, so I fussy cut some of the flowers from one of the papers to finish off my circle.  The sentiment is from a stamp set from Kaisercraft called Shine Bright.

Stop by the Sketch N Scrap blog for more inspiration from the design team. I do hope you play along with us this month - there is an awesome prize up for grabs for one lucky participant! We will be back again next Friday with our last Flashback Friday of the month. Stay tuned!

Thanks so much for stopping by! I will be back soon!

Scrapbook Challenges - Recycle It!

Hello everyone! Happy Hump Day! This week is moving right along. The weekend will be here before we know it!

We have a fun new challenge up over at Scrapbook Challenges today. Today our challenge is "Recycle It". Pick one of the three sketches below and create a Thank You card using it.

I picked sketch #383 for my card.

The only thing I changed about the sketch was the addition of the black banner piece behind the sentiment. I just felt like it needed a little extra something behind that circle.  I used Teresa Collins - Memories - 6x6 paper pad for my card. Since my sentiment (Close To My Heart A1125 - Thanks) was on the elegant side, I stuck to a more monochromatic color scheme. 

Head on over to Scrapbook Challenges to see the beautiful cards from the rest of the design team. I hope you find some time to play along with our challenges this month!

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

Hugs To You

Hi, guys!

I am back with a card to share with you. Atlantic Hearts Sketch Challenge posted a new sketch yesterday, and I am here to share my take on it.

Here's a look at the sketch:

and my card:

I have a friend that is going through a tough time right now, and I thought I would send her this card to let her know that I was thinking about her. I hope that it will brighten her day!

I used Fancy Pants - Be Loved - 6x6 paper pad for this card. Even though it is more of a Valentine's Day/Love collection, it has lots of papers that can be used for anything. The sentiment is from a super old Studio G stamp set that has barely been used. I also added three puffy heart stickers in place of the sentiment, since my sentiment was already on one of the circles. (The hearts really do match better - the colors are off due to a dreary, rainy day!)

Stop by the Atlantic Hearts Sketch Challenge blog on Wednesday to see the beautiful cards from the other design team members.

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

Sketches In Thyme #199 - So Much Fun

Hello everyone! Happy Tuesday to you! I hope that you are having a great day! We are now into our first full week of summer break, and it feels more like early spring! Highs in the 50's and rain...come on! I am ready for warm - sunny days!

Today is my day to be featured over on the Sketches In Thyme blog. This week we are working with Jenessa's sketch.

Isn't this a fun sketch? I will admit I was a little intimidated by it at first, but once I got to working with it, I really liked it.

I'm using up more of the scraps that I have had out on my desk from the last few projects I've made. I've got to get back to working through my stash and making kits. They just make scrapping so much quicker for me. 

I love these super cute photos of Ada out on the trampoline. Her Uncle Matthew was on the other side of it bouncing her around. She had so much fun and was full of smiles and giggles!

Stop by the Sketches In Thyme blog for new inspiration every single day. Kim is offering up a fantastic prize this month. Be sure to link up your layouts by the end of the month for your chance to win this:

Thanks so much for stopping by today! I will be back soon with another project to share!