I finished this layout on Friday and finally taking time to add it to my blog.  This layout seemed to take a while to come together!  First, I had a hard time finding a sketch that would work with all of my photos.....finally combining three different sketches.  The layout came together after combining the sketches, then I had a hard time deciding on the placement of my elements.  Gee....decisions, decisions!  I love the Simple Stories "Say Cheese" Collection and chose to use it since the color theme worked so well with my photos.  I also love the neat stickers & fonts that came with the collection.  I journaled on my layout yesterday and added a couple of strips of washi tape....journaling is my least favorite part of scrapping so I like to add it after taking my photo.  

I have to admit that I haven't scrapped as much as I was hoping I would this summer.....I seem to have too much time on my hands!  

Supplies-Kraft Cardstock, SS Say Cheese Collection, BG Hey You Collection, Black Cardstock, SS Say Cheeese Expression Elements, Stickers, Fonts, & Brads, BG Hello Photo Frames, BG Dark Chocolate Chip Font & Paper Studio Washi Tape.
I have been packing for a trip that I am taking this week with my sister, Gwen, to visit another sister, Rebecca & her family in Cape Girardeau, Missouir.  This will be my first visit to her home......so excited!  I will be riding the train to Kansas City, Missouri, Gwen will pick me up and we will travel together to Cape Girardeau.  After our visit, Gwen & I will travel back to her home near Kansas City, then she and her husband will take me to Wichita for a visit with the kids for the 4th of July celebration.   

Wishing all of safe & fun week.  

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My newest layout was scrapped using Sketch #18 from Tambayan.  Shirley Mijares Mascarina is celebrating her second year of scrapbooking with fun giveaways on her site.  She posted sketches for two layouts, a single and a double, and a card sketch.  I finally finished a layout using the single sketch.  

Sketch #18/Tambayan

The photos for this layout were taken in December of 2011 after a last minute shopping trip to the mall.  On the way to the house, we were visiting and realized that Ava had fallen asleep.  Of course, I couldn't resist taking photos!  

Supplies-K&Co Life's Little Occasions, BG Hey You, MME Kaleidoscope, Imaginesce Perfectly Posh, BG Hey You Photo Viewer & Star Elements, MM Noteworthy, BG Chipboard Font, Glitz & Glitter Word Stickers, Tsukineko Red & Lilac Mist.

I am also posting an updated layout of Christmas Eve 2011, with additions!  I felt like it needed a few more elements....looked a little empty!  

I am getting closer to finishing Ava's second year album.....feels good!  Wishing all a blessed day! 

 Sketch Challenge

I scrapped my newest layout using the weekly Thursday sketch challenge hosted by Elle's Studio after seeing a layout created by Ashley Horton.  The circles on the sketch caught my eye since I love scrapping with circles.  

Sketch from Elle's Studio.

Paper-PS Persnickety Paper Pack, K&Co Designer Paper, K&Co "Life's Little Occasions",  & BG "Hey Boy" Collection.  Elements- BG Hello Photo Frame & Viewer, BG Flag, Amy Tangerine Thickers, Tsukineko Willow & Lilac Mist, Studio Calico Wood Veneers, Print Works Collection Stamp, SS "Stella Rose" Stickers, Misc Sequins,  & Misc Twine.

I started this layout by misting white cardstock and then added the three large circles.  I matted the large photo and framed the smaller photo with a BG photo frame, giving the photos a finished look.  Since I wanted to keep with the circle theme,  I tucked a BG Photo Viewer behind the larger photo....love the added layering it gives to the layout.  I placed the title over the lower part of the frame, added a homemade "Love this" banner, the blue banner, a BG Flag tied with twine, wood veneers, the "always" stamp and three small sequins to finish my layout.  

Wishing you a great week.  

Scrapping Again!

It took me a few days to get back to my scrapping after arriving home for the summer.  My granddaughter, Ava, spent three days with Grandpa & I before we headed back to Wichita to attend the state track meet this past Friday & Saturday.  Ava & I had fun doing girly things while Grandpa was a work.  We spent one morning getting a pedicure & manicure....she loved it!  One evening while fixing dinner I discovered she had taken all of my shoes out of my closet and had them lined up the living room.  She said she was having a "fashion show" and ask if I was going to watch.  Ava has a wonderful imagination and I enjoyed listening to her play on her cell phone, which, of course, isn't real.  She kept saying that she was talking with he boyfriend, they were getting married and he was going to buy her wedding dress and flowers!  We played dress up, school, day care, board games, cards, and golfed with Grandpa.   After spending three days with Grandpa & Mimi, she was ready to be home with mommy, daddy, and Grayson.  

My layout is of Christmas Eve 2011.  The photos were taken before our family attended Christmas Eve services.....such cute photos! Since finishing the layout, I added several snowflakes & journaling strips, knowing it needed more elements. I will take another photo when the sun is shining!  It has been cloudy here all day, ending the day with a downpour of rain & hail.  We desperately need the rain and pray this is the end of our drought!   

Supplies-BG Carte Postale, SS Handmade Holiday, MM Multipack Noel, SS Card, EP Chipboard, and Cricut Cuttin' Up Font.

I have to admit this week has been a little hard for me.  I retired in December, started caring for my grandson, Grayson, in February and am now at home for a couple of months until school starts for Raegen in August.  I have worked since I was 12 or 13 years old, either helping my parents at home with my younger sisters and brothers, or working at my parents business.  They owned a 24 hour Shamrock Service Station & Cafe.
Since I have worked for so many years, being at home is very different for me.  I am determined to scrap daily, work out, take care of my flower beds, visit friends and spend time with Ron.  He is enjoying my home cooking since he doesn't cook much when I am gone.

Wishing all of good weekend.  God Bless.