Mr. Smiley Layout

     Yup...Back again with another Lasting Memories layout reveal.  This time we were asked to create a layout about someone or something that is beautiful to us.  Since hubby was last time I had to do a layout of our son this time :-)
    I used a freebie sketch from Scrapbook Generations for this layout since I haven't done a double pager in forever.  I also did something I don't normally do on this layout...mixed manufacturers.  The paper is from Carta Bella's line Boy Oh Boy, the journalling card is from Fancy Pants Be Different, and the two text embellishments are from JilliBean Soup Could as Cucumber Soup.
  The story behind the layout shows exactly our sons personality...see all the smiles in the photos...he had a double ear infection and a 104 degree fever.  Even now, at four, he tries so hard to be smiley all the time no matter what is going on..well unless he's over tired.  I really hope this continues as he grows up as a positive outlook will help him in life.
   Until next time...Keep Scrapping!

Scrap Friends Layout

     I am so excited to be sharing my first layout for the ScrapMuch? design team.  Laura also has the best sketches, and I'm honored to be part of a team showing them off.  Here is the first sketch I was given to work with:

And here is my take:

     The photos are from the first time I had the pleasure of meeting my scrappy friend Stacia for a painting part she organized...what fun!  I used Simple Stories 24/seven collection and some misc enamel dots.  I created the embellishment cluster in the top right using the epiphany craft machine and a flattened bottle cap...it looks so cool in person.  

     So tell me what you think of my take and I can't wait to see what you come up with.  Until next time...Keep Scrapping!

National Scrapbook Day Blog Hop

     Happy NSD all!  We are totally excited that you’ve joined us this weekend for this extra special blog hop.  SpiegelMom Scraps and the Southern Girls Challenge Blog owners and Design Teams have united and are aspiring to inspire YOU!  This hop has such wide variety of paper crafting styles and media being used that it’s sure to knock your socks off.  You should have arrived from Louise's blog.  Didn't you love her project!?  
     For my project I created a family mini album for you.  I created this from scratch starting with plain white cardstock, and will be used as part of a swap for the Facebook swap group a friend and I run.  The papers are ones I've had in my stash for years...really trying to work on using those up! Here is a photo of the outside, and I have a video (here) for you of it all opened up.    

Next up on the hop you should find Neha and her wonderful mixed media page.  Before you go though please follow me using bloglovin, and I'd be over the moon if you'd follow my facebook page too...links are on the right hand side of the blog.  Thanks so much for your comments and until next time...Keep Scrapping!

Masculine Birthday Layout

     It's time for my next reveal with Lasting Memories.  This time we needed to create a layout about someone, or something, we have gratitude for.  My hubby and son are the first things that came to my mind, but I  had these photos of one of hubby's past birthdays on my desk so he won this time :-)
     The sketch I used was from PaperSecrets back in May 2014, and I found it on Jen Haggerty's blog.    To keep track of older sketches like this one I have a folder on pinterest as that way I can always have inspiration handy, but also give credit to the sketch creator.  I'd love to hear how you keep track of your sketches.
   Until next time...Keep Scrapping!

Down By The Sea Layout

Time for another reveal at Lasting Memories.  The challenge this time was sunny shores, and I choose to use pictures from our son's first trip to the beach.  

I took my inspiration from Monique Griffith's page and made it my own using more photos, different letters and a few different cuts.  My paper is from Stampin Up and Echo Park.  On the bucket and shovel die cut I used mud puddles for them to have the texture of sand.

Hope you enjoyed my layout and until next time...Keep Scrapping!

Challenges:
Craftin Desert Divas - Anything Goes
Scribble and Scrap - Anything Goes
613 Avenue Create - Anything Goes

Moving Mountains Layout

Time for another Lasting Memories reveal.  Out challenge this month is about vacations and this week we were challenged to use the prompt Mystic Mountains.  I was instantly stumped because we don't go anywhere with mountains.  After a little thought though I realized I had a collage photo of the trip my sister took to Israel last summer.  There was my vacation piece of the puzzle.  I incorporated the mountains pieces in my title as my sister is going to move mountains in her profession choice.

I used the color challenge at ScrapMuch? to help me with my color choices.  I used a pink, green and two shades of brown to meet the challenge with an older collection by Echo Park called Paradise Beach.  The Adventure title is by Heidi Swapp.  The sequins and wood heart are by Studio Calico.

So how does the Mystic Mountains Vacation challenge inspire you?  If you enter the challenge too please let me a link here so I can make sure to see!  Until next time...Keep Scrapping!

Create-A-Card Blog Hop

We are so happy you could join us today.  This is a one day blog hop, but don’t worry you have until Monday to stop by all the blogs and leave a comment to be entered into the drawing for the wonderful prize we have for you today.

Catherine Pooler, founder of StampNation and Creativity Grows has generously donated a trial membership to Stamp Nation for us to give away to those who hop along with us.

To be entered in the drawing, just comment and follow each of the blogs on the hop today. That’s it, it is just that easy.  Prizes will be drawn and announced on Theresa’s blog

You should have arrived here from Sandy's blog.  If you get lost along the way, or need to start back at the beginning, just head over to Theresa's blog.

Now on with the projects!

So I saw this awesome scraps card on...oh gosh...I can't find it on my pinterest board or my bloglovin feed  anymore :-(  I wanted to give the girl who came up with the idea credit....if you're reading this and it's you...please chime in with your blog!  Lori found me - and to see her original card click: Here

Anyway, She took her scraps and used them all across her card with a horizontal saying.  I've been trying to using my scraps after each layout to create a card.  That way I don't have a huge drawer of scraps anymore and I have a nice stash of cards.  So using her idea I created the following, but went vertical instead of horizontal:

So you're next stop is Lisa's awesome blog, but before you go please sign up to follow me through google or bloglovin, and follow my Facebook page, for a chance to win a prize package of my choosing.  

Here is the entire line-up:

Theresa ~ http://scrapsbygracie.blogspot.com/

Sandy ~ www.scrapbookblessingsclub.com

Lyne ~ http://lynnseverydayideas.blogspot.com <-----You are here

Lisa ~  http://honeybearzdesigns2011.blogspot.com/

Shavon ~ http://scrappingvon.blogspot.com/

Jessica ~ www.stampinandcraftin.blogspot.com

Alicia ~ http://www.goldengoddessdesigns.blogspot.com/

Ashley ~ http://marinewifesscrappinlife.blogspot.com

Pamela ~ http://lovebugcreations3.blogspot.com/

La-Vie ~ http://cestla-viedesigns.blogspot.com/?m=1

Deborah ~http://www.scrappingmamma.net
Rhonda ~ http://craftingwithblue.blogspot.com