Going Backwards!

There are times when trying to catch up on scrapping my photos that I feel like I am going in the wrong direction.  I found these photos of Ava & her Aunt Rachelle from May of 2011 and knew they had to be scrapped.  Ava loved to visit the neighbors dogs, stopping to tell them hello every time she had the chance.  

I am very happy that this layout came together so fast....very fast for me!  I am getting closer to finishing Ava's second year by being more selective in my choice of photos.  I certainly took way too many  photos to scrap them all and will save the remaining photos for photo albums.  I love the way this turned out and glad that I decided to go ahead and scrap the special bond between Ava & Rachelle. 

Supplies-Hello Summer PP Collection & Stickers by Echo Park, Cricut Cuttin' Up Font, Basic Grey Photo Frame, Studio Calico Wood Veneer, Misc Sticker & Black Lace Border, Misc Buttons, Studio G Washi Tape.

It is time to get busy this morning before Grayson is awake.  Oh, dear, I have not scrapped a single layout of Grayson....time to get busy. 
 
Wishing everyone a blessed day.

Happy 27th Birthday!

So very happy to be making progress on my scrapping......it's hard to believe that it has only been four days since my blog post!  It has certainly made a difference being home during the day.  There are days that I don't scrap much, just depends on how the day is going and how long Grayson naps.  I also help out by starting dinner which is one less thing for Raegen to do after a long day at school.  I try to take advantage of my evenings and the fact that everyone goes to bed early, then I scrap away! It sure feels good to be scrapping & creating!

The sketch for this layout is from the January issue of Create.  I turned the original sketch to the left to accommodate my photos, also added an additional photo.  I love the photos of my family.....hard to believe that Raegen will turn 30 this July!  Amazing how fast time goes! 

Supplies-MME Stella Rose PP Collection, BG "Hey You" PP, Dovercraft Doilie, Misc Chipboard,  MME Chalk Studio Buttons, BG "Hey You" Flags, Misc Twine.

Thank you for visiting my blog.  Wishing you a blessed day.

  

Great Ball of Fun!

Good Morning!  I want to share a layout that I was inspired to scrap by a challenge on two different blogs.....Child's Play Challenges and Scrapstuffz' Inspired By.  The creators of the two blogs thought it would be fun to do a crossover challenge....the photo inspiration coming from Child's Play Challenges and the sketch from Scrapstuffz' Inspired By.  

Photo from Child's Play Challenges

Sketch from Scrapstuffz' Inspired By


After seeing the colorful sand art photo, I knew immediately which photos I would scrap for this challenge.  The photos were of Ava, her mommy, and grandpa playing with a toy that expands in size, extending into a large ball.  I was inspired by the bright colors of the sand art.  Although the sketch is a single layout, I chose to turn it into a two page layout.  I like to scrap with circles and bright colors......going with rings to mimic the toy in the photo.  

Supplies-Basic Grey "Hey You" and "Hey Girl" collection, BG "Hey You" elements, MM Cheeky Pebble Stickers, Amy Tangerine Thickers, Misc ball title, Misc Rub On, Misc Washi, and Wood Veneer.

As I mentioned in my last post, I have scrapped several layouts using Basic Grey's "Hey Girl" and "Hey You" Collection of paper and elements.  Maybe this means that I should be more creative and try a new techniques, or shop for different paper!  Either way, I love to scrap for my family and love to watch as they look at their albums, discussing a favorite family activity, holiday, birthday, or event.....means the world to me. 

I would like to thank a scrapbook friend, Steffanie, for encouraging me to try this month's challenge.  This was a fun challenge and will certainly do more challenges on both blogs.  

Love

Hello!  The sketch for this layout is from Scrapbook Generation's February issue of Create online magazine.  They are fabulous at creating sketches & awesome layouts to go with the sketches.  They have a wonderful Create Team that is featured each month showing layouts using the single, two page, and tag sketches for the month.  Also featured in each issue is a different Scrap Design company.  The month of March they featured Teresa Collins & her Design Team.....love her line & the layouts scrapped by the Design Team.  One of my favorite features in the magazine is the Reader Gallery which gives readers a chance to showcase their layouts using a past layout.  I have considered sending a layout in for consideration.....I just need to get one finished before the dead line and email it!

Supplies-Basic Grey "Hey Girl", K&Co Confetti, Misc paper,  BG Snippets, Studio Calico Wood Veneer, LYB Canvas Words, Ribbon, & Misc Rub Ons

I noticed a trend in my choice of paper in the last couple of months, several have been scrapped with same paper line.....Basic Grey's "Hey Girl".  I love the soft colors & elements, they seem to go well with the adorable photos of my granddaughter, Ava.  Funny thing, the two pager that is on my desk is scrapped with the same line of paper......maybe I should try out for their design team!     

Wishing all a blessed day.

Mimi & Ava!

My newest layout was scrapped a couple of weeks ago...just needed a couple of additions.  I also took a week off to spend some time at home with Ron during Raegen's Spring Break from school.  

It was good to be home for a short visit and spent some much needed time outside in my yard.  The flower beds were needing a good cleaning, along with the tumbleweeds that had blown in with the strong winds.  Ron had cleaned out the tumbleweeds several times, thought I would give him a little help.  Although it has been very dry the past few years, with little, or, no rain,  the weeds still grow!  Then the winds blows.... and, here come they come!  Cleaning out tumbleweeds feels like a never ending job and it looks terrible if they are left, they will also smother the tree and shrubs.  

Ava came home with Grandpa & Mimi on Sunday for a short visit before mommy, daddy, and Grayson came to visit on Tuesday.  They only stayed a couple of days before Heath had to go back to work, which gave Ron & I a few days together.  Saturday evening we went out to eat at the new Pub in town and then walked next door to see "Monument Men" at our beautiful historical theatre.  

I still have a few layouts to finish before I can actually say I am finished with Ava's second year album.  I am trying to be selective in which photos to scrap and which ones to add to the photo album....I am getting better at making these choices!  

Wishing all a great weekend.  God Bless.

Another layout for Ava!

Getting closer to finishing Ava's second year...yea!  This past Saturday I attended a crop to help raise money for one of the local schools "After Graduation" party.  I worked on (2) two page layouts and finally had a chance to take a photo on the first layout today......between bottles, diapers, and playing with Grayson.  I had a fun day at the crop, scrapping with two of my sisters & three nieces.....lots of visiting, eating, & scrapping.  My older sister has scrapped for years and my younger sister is new to scrapping and loves it!  She is working on an album for her husband as a gift for Father's Day.    

I am still working on a challenge to use more of my chipboard.  Like I said, I am trying, but didn't use a lot on this layout.....the title, a small flower on the lower left corner, and the banner on the left envelop, which I covered with pp.   

Items used:  "True Friends" Collection by Carta Bella, Chipboard Stickers, and "Cool Summer" Chipboard by Carta Bella.

I hope to take a photo of my second two pager and get it posted soon.  Wishing everyone a happy Friday.  

March Stash Challenge

I scrapped this layout for a scrap challenge on another site.  It was up to each scrapper to decide what their challenge would be for the month..... scrap with unused SG kits, use buttons, 6x6 pads, Rub-ons, anything from your stash that has been haunting you, or, has been in your stash too long!  I chose chipboard for my challenge, some of which was purchased when I started scrapping years ago.  It has gone unused for quite some time..... good thing it isn't all dusty!

 Along with using my chipboard stash, I am also getting closer to finishing Ava's second year.... so happy, too!  I scrapped another two pager with paper from Basic Grey's "Hey Girl" collection, which I love !  Since my challenge is to use chipboard from my stash, the title, and two of the frames are chipboard.  Since the frame on the left was stained and unusable in it's current state, I covered the frame with paper, then added a journal strip.  The chipboard for the title is some of my favorite font chipboard......I love it and wish I knew the brand.  I have had it for at least 10 years and purchased it at the first Creating Keepsakes event I attended in Kansas City, Missouri with my sister, niece, and a friend.  The first "E" in Easter was an "F" until I altered it and the second "E" is an "m".  One of the reasons that I like this chipboard is the fact that I can stamp them any color and they will turn out perfect!  

I am doing more scrapping than I thought I might while taking care of Grayson.  He is such a good baby....loving my new "job".