very Merry!

Here's my latest layout for ScrapSketch. I had the Friday challenge this week and this sketch was so much fun to work with. The patterned papers are Bo Bunny and the craft and red cardstocks are Papertrey Ink. If you've been stumped for layout ideas be sure to check out the sketches over at http://www.scrapsketch.com/, they always get me out of a layout slump.

Thanks for stopping by :)

Winter cards

For ScrapSketch this week I got to work with a card sketch. Here are two cards I made using the same sketch.

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A long overdue ScrapSketch

Many of you know that I've been away a little while for a family emergency. Thanks to those of you who are still hanging around!! :)

This is my last ScrapSketch, Sketch #174




Think I say this every time but this one is my new favorite!! The photos were taken at the Hayes Corn Maze. Dylan (in the top photo) posed with the pumpkins without any prompting and said "Mom, take my picture here!" Happy to oblige, Dyl.

Papers are Reminisce and the acorn and metal photo corner are too. Fonts are Sesame Street Font and Pooh Font Cricut cartridges. The pumpkin is three ovals inked and layered and I hand cut the stem. See the braided twine? I loved that touch, kind of rustic and fall-y (is that a technical term?? ha!)

Thanks for stopping by and I've got a lot of blog catch up to do so I do hope you'll stop by again soon!

holy costume batman

Every year at a nearby campground they have what's called Harvest Fest where the kiddos (and some dogs ::wink::) get dressed up in their costumes and trick or treat around the campground. It is so much fun and everyone has a great time. I try to theme the kids costumes, which they'll either grow up to think is so cool or majorly dorky haha, only time will tell. Anyways, last year we went with a pirate theme and this year we decided to do a super hero theme. My oldest is spider man, my youngest is batman and my furry nephew is superman.



I probalby say this alot but I'm in love with this layout!! This was made for Scrap Sketch using sketch #168. If you're a sketch user, or even if you're not, you should go check out Scrap Sketch. These sketches jump start my mojo like nothing else!!

Future Daughter-in-law?

My boys and I recently stood in my good friends wedding (Love you Traci!!). The day was absolutely beautiful and every single detail was perfect. My oldest boy fell in love with the flower girl. They were so cute after the wedding walking down the aisle together pretending to get married. I ask him, "Hey Dyl, will you save a dance for me at the reception?" His answer... "No way Mom, I'm dancing with Gracie all night" OUCH!! Can you hear my heart breaking? At least he's got good taste, she's cute as a button and sweet as can be.



The flower pulls out to reveal a journaling sheet that tells the whole story. Layout based on ScrapSketch sketch #161

A layout and a card

Are you feelin' fall yet? This morning was a very fall morning here. I love the smell of fall and the crisp morning air.

This card/envelope combo was made for Chirper Challenge. Our challenge was all about the envelopes this week and we were to use fall as our inspiration.


Thankfully this afternoon is much more summery and since we had a very cold summer I'm still holding on to every bit of it I can.

Here's my latest Scrapsketch layout. I had a lot of fun with this one and LOVE these photos of my boys beachin' it.

Thanks for stopping by!!

Hugs,

Jackie

hoo do you love?

Here's my latest layout for ScrapSketch. Last Saturday/Sunday/Monday my parents and I took the boys to Build-a-Bear Workshop as part of their birthday present, which means that I got to hit up Archivers so I've got a TON of new papers and goodies that you'll be seeing in the coming weeks/months. I've never known anybody to get so excited about new paper, LMAO, you get it though right?!?




On all of the letters and hearts I used UTEE to make them puffy and glassy, I really LOVE the look, it adds a lot.



Here's a look at that cute little owl, I pop dotted his belly so he looks more 3D.


Supplies:

Cream CS from Michaels (not sure of brand), Brown CS (scallops) misc. scrap from stash.
Ripe avocado CS from PaperTrey Ink
Patterned papers, Cosmo Cricket Mr. Campy
Die cut owl and branch, Cosomo Cricket Mr. Campy
Buttons, rustic wood from PaperTrey Ink
Little hearts are a small heart punch from who knows where, I've had it forever :)


Thanks for stopping by!!

ScrapSketch is "Bringin' back the oldies"

You have found your way to the caboose of the ScrapSketch August Blog Hop. I hope you've enjoyed all of the amazing layouts the ScrapSketch gals have created for you! If you haven't been there yet be sure to check out all the CT's blogs (link list at end of post).

Our theme this month is "Bringin' back the oldies" so all of the CT members chose one of the first 20 sketches. Well, being that I don't like to "color inside the lines" so to speak, I used Sketch #22. Yeah I know, I'm such a rule breaker ::wink:: haha

ScrapSketch #22

Now because of the "oldies" theme I chose an old picture for my layout. This is my little sister and I in 1988, talk about a blast from the past. I couldn't bring myself to use the actual picture and it needed to be cropped and enlarged a little bit so I scanned and reprinted the picture, hence the less than stellar quality. But I feel it goes with the "old" feel I was going for.

Now, here is the RAK I have up for grabs. It includes a K&Co 4"x5.5" inch raw chipboard mini book, a Brenda Walton Small Wonders Boy 4.75"x6.75" mat stack from K&Co and a package of 5 gelly-o frames from Rob and Bob Studio.

Here's what to do for entry:

Leave a comment on this post for 1 entry.

Make a layout using this or any other ScrapSketch (link to it on http://www.scrapsketch.com/ and leave a comment here to tell me about it) for 3 entries.

Follow my blog for 2 entries.

This RAK will close on Monday August 24th at 9p.m. eastern time.

Here's the blog hop list, make sure you check them all out and there are RAK's along the way too!!

1. ScrapSketch

2. Jenny

3. Christina

4. Katie

5. Melissa

6. Steph

7. Laura

8. Brenda

9. Jackie <---- You are here :)

always be yourself

Here's my latest layout for ScrapSketch. This is my youngest boy and he is such a character! Everyday he makes me laugh out loud, he's always doing something silly like jumping into the bath with his clothes on.

The title block flips open to reveal the journaling about all the silly things my little one does.

Hope you like it.

Hugs,

Jackie

Supplies:

Papers: Patterns October Afternoon Nite Light, Cardstock Bazzil Basics

Check out our sweet mohawks!

My silly boys used to insist on having mohawks every time they went in the tub. Dylan (my oldest) used to pronounce it more like "mo-ocks" and it was just so cute coming out of his little mouth. He would make me laugh every time. Fun times.

The page is based on sketch #134 from ScrapSketch.

Family

Here is one of my favorite photos EVER. On Mothers day my inlaws and parents both came out for dinner. It's always a treat to get everyone together. Anyways, we took the boys to the park and had a photoshoot. On the way home everyone was cold and tired but I talked them into sitting on the township hall steps for one picture. Can you believe how great this turned out, only one shot, seriously!! Everyone is looking and smiling, even the boys! I wish my sister had been there, unfortunately she was working. If she was in there it's be perfect, but as it is now, it still means a lot to me.

The layout uses a ScrapSketch layout. Steph also has an awesome RAK for the month of August so go over to http://www.scrapsketch.com/ and check it out!!

Supplies:

Patterned Paper: (I'll have to get back to you on the them ::wink::)

Cardstocks: PTI craft, sweet blush, plum pudding, hibiscus burst, new leaf, lemon tart, and summer sunrise

Cricut cartridges: Plantin Shoolbook (title and bracket), Storybook (title block)

Punches: Fiskars Upper Crest and EK success notebook edge

Stamps: PTI background basics text style

Buttons: PTI hibiscus burst, lemon tart, new leaf, and aqua mist

My baby is THREE!

Well technically he's been three since the 10th but now it's scrapped so it's official ::wink::

His Grammy made his a really cool car hauler cake, which he thought was the coolest and his big brother got him some "Cars" cars. Check out his birthday boy shirt, I made it using the cricut freezer paper method. It turned out totally cute and he really liked it.

This was inspired by ScrapSketch #119. Go check out Steph's sketches and show us what you can create!



Supplies

Papers: We R Memory Keepers White out collection (I'll have to check on this, but DH is sleeping upstairs, can't wake him up ::wink::)
Punch: Fiskars upper crest
Cricut cart: Sesame Street font
misc.: Machine stitching for the circle

Boys of Summer for ScrapSketch

We had one week so far where it was super hot and humid all week long. So the boys were out running in the sprinkler every night. So much fun.

I hand cut and shabbied up the flowers. The background circle was torn and sewn back together, I shabbied the edges and machine stitched around the edges.

This uses Sketch # 112 from ScrapSketch. I love Steph's sketches, they always get my creative juices flowing.



Supplies:

Patterned papers:
cricut carts: George (large circle), brackets boys and summer from Don Juan
Misc. Embroidery floss, machine stitching, button.

Road Rash for Scrapsketch

Look at my poor little guy's face :( . He was out at camp with his Grandparents running full speed behind the truck he was pushing. Well the truck got stuck on a bump but he kept going and ended up with this nice road roash all over his sweet little face.

This one uses sketch # 111 from ScrapSketch.

The star pulls out with a little spot for my journaling.

and I've got to show you how cool this photo is (besides the road rash on his poor little face). The background goes really great with the background paper on the circle. You can click it to see it larger.

Supplies:

Patterned Papers: We R Memory Keepers White Out collection (the grid paper), Making Memories Chill Out Boy (crown paper, teal paper flourish), PaperTrey Ink bity star basics (green with stars).

Cricut Carts: Plantin Schoolbook (large circle), Don Juan (title and flourish)

Punches: EK success Slimline punch embossed scallop, Large Star Fiskars

Stamp: PaperTrey Ink Star Prints (small star around edge of paper)

other: Machine Stitching, buttons

Two more for ScrapSketch

Sorry for the blog neglect, but the last few days have been super busy for me this week. It seems like I've been saying that alot, but it's always true! Yesterday we put new windows in our living room, which was a HUGE mess and added a couple hours of cleaning on top of the work of installing the windows. But the look fabulous and added so much light to our living room.

Here are my layouts for ScrapSketch this week.

Sketch #98



Sketch #97



Supplies:

My Everything:
Making Memories Chloes closet papers and elements.
Cricut cartridge Don Juan for title

Art Show:
Sassafrass Lass Papers and elements.
Cricut Sesame Street Font cartridge

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Here's the scoop for ScrapSketch #93

Do you ever have those projects that come together so perfectly you can hardly believe it? This was one of those. I knew what pictures I would use for this LO and went into M's for some inspiration. There I found this adorable little ice cream charm. So naturally I bought the package........... and the matching papers and tags, haha. One of the tags said some thing about "the scoop" and I had a lightbulb moment and my title was born. I absolutely adore this page, every single thing about it. Especially the story. Here's what the journaling says: "Tyler has the habit of trying to eat his ice cream from the bottom up. Unfortunately this is the usual result." and if you can't tell that's him holding an ice cream cone without any ice cream.

Supplies:

K&Company citronella papers, tag and ice cream charm.

Black CS from Walmart

Fiskars large star punch

Fiskars uppercrest border punch

Pink ribbon from M's dollar bin

misc. Black Buttons, white crochet thread

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You Rock for ScrapSketch #88

Here's a LO for ScrapSketch this is my take on sketch #88. What a fun sketch this one is and I just love this layout. My son, Dylan, loves to set up all of his stuffed animals and save me a special seat where he sings Rudolph the red nosed reindeer over and over. Look at his face, he's having the time of his life!! haha. I absolutely love it, although given that it's June I'm trying to teach him a new song {wink}.



Supplies:

Patterned Papers: Sassafrass Lass Hog Heaven
Black CS: WalMart
mis. Buttons, white crochet thread, Sakura Souffle white pen, embroidery floss (in buttons)

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My GIRL

This one is also from Scrap Sketch and uses sketch #77. Let me tell you again how much I LOVE these sketches, they inspire me so much and I've got about a dozen more that I'm waiting for the time to try.

This layout features my BFF Traci, isn't she cute! (she's on the right) We went to school together where we were pretty much inseperable. She's since moved out to Montana (I'm in Michigan) so we don't get to see or hear from each other often enough. But she's one of those friends that you know is always there, no matter what. Love you Traci!

Supplies:

Patterned papers are Bo Bunny

Flowers are Prima

Ek success border punch (notebook edge)

Leaves are from storybook Cricut cart.

GIRL is also from storybook Cricut cart.

my is from Opposites Attract Cricut cart.

Arrow from George or Plantin Schoolbook (I think, I don't really remember)

Small arrow is chipboard from my stash.

Blue bling is from WalMart, they're in the arts and crafts department, I think they're made to decorate cell phones or something, but they've got adhesive on the back and they're awesome.

Large bling is also from Wal Mart.

Gift

Here is my layout for ScrapSketch this is from sketch #74. Steph really has some supremely awesome sketches and there are many talented ladies on the creative team so hop on over for a TON of inspiration.



We had a photoshoot on mothers day and after my kids were done being cooperative I was just playing with them on the HUGE tires at the playground. My mom kept snapping pics and was able to get these, which I adore!! If you can't read the journaling spot it says Being your Mom is the greatest. So with the title its being your mom is the greatest gift. So so true, I love my boys more than anything!!

Supplies:
Patterned papers Bo bunny
Border punch Ek success
Small scallop scissors
SCAL font
Corrugated cs from Michaels, not sure of manufacturer
Machine stitching
Basic Basic ribbon from Michaels
Misc. button

Playing and ScrapSketch #64

My other layout for ScrapSketch. This is for Sketch #64. If you haven't yet, go on over and check out all the other ladies' layouts. Awesome, they are all awesome!!

Some park pictures of my boys playing with their cousins.




Supplies:

Cardstocks are bazzill
Patterned Papers are Basic Grey's Urban Prairie
The flowers are circles that were distressed and layered.
Plantin Schoolbook (i think) for the brackets.
Playing is from Sesame Street font.