2015 Top Ten Blog Hop

It's the end of another year and time for another Top Ten Blog Hop! Not only am I doing a giveaway, but many other designers are as well!  The biggest prize for the entire hop is an $80 gift card to your favorite online scrap shop of your choosing! To be entered, you must leave a comment on each blog by 11:59pm January 3rd, 2016.  So I hope you'll join us for lots of inspiration from this past year!  I'm honored to be part of a hop with such talent! Here is the blog list if you are following along!  

Christine Meyer http://scrappingwithchristine.blogspot.com

Mendi Yoshikawa http://snippets-of-mendi.blogspot.com/

Cathy Harper http://alteredplayground.blogspot.com

Nicole Nowosad http://justnicks.blogspot.com

Chantalle McDaniel http://copasetique.blogspot.com/

Becki Adams http://beckiadams.blogspot.com/

Wendy Antenucci http://antenucci.blogspot.com/

Jen Matott http://arttalk-sigmagirl.blogspot.com/

Katrina Hunt http://paperscissorsandglue.blogspot.com/

Michele Kovack http://chelemom.blogspot.com/

Kelly Holbrook http://kellyrholbrook.blogspot.com/

Rhonda Van Ginkel http://snapwhiz.blogspot.com/

Jennie McGarvey http://jenniemcgarvey.typepad.com/

Suzanna Lee http://lifestrivialities.typepad.com/

Monique Liedtke http://moniquesscrapbook.blogspot.com/

Jennifer Haggerty http://livethemoment-jen.blogspot.com/ *you are here

Marcia Dehn Nix http://onescrapatatime-bymumsie.blogspot.com/

Rebecca Keppel http://www.myclutteredcorner.com/

Kelly Jean Guzlas http://www.kelsterjean.com/

Melissa Elsner http://www.theprofoundbrunette.com/

Shannon Morgan http://designsofapaddymack.typepad.com/

Juliana Michaels http://www.17turtles.com/

Audrey Yeager http://audreysreflection.blogspot.com/

10.  My Scraps and More: Capture This Moment:  Layout created with Basic Grey's Typeset (which is fabulous) I was inspired to scrap a favorite, yet sad moment by a fellow MSAM member!  

9.  My Scraps and More: Darling:    Cute photo of my daughter at the age of 4 after getting her hair done for my sister's wedding. I love this photo....Hailey looks like me in this picture. Plus, I love Maggie Holmes' Shine collection!! 

8.  Paper Camellia-Wish:  layout created with the  October Main kit using Dear Lizzy's Documentary and My Mind's Eye.  I just love how this layout turned out as well as the photo of my cute niece.

7. Clear Scraps: 2 Cool 4 School:  One of my favorite Simple Stories' collections is So Rad...a great boy collection! And I love the Clear Scraps acrylic borders!  Not to mention, my nephew is adorable!

6. My Scraps and More: Remember:   This is another great collection released this year...Dear Lizzy's Documentary. I created this for a daily challenge at My Scraps and More.

5.  My Scraps and More: Handsome:  Cocoa Vanilla's Made of Awesome is another great boy line!  I used this for a layout for MSAM and a cute star cut file from The Cut Shoppe!  

4. My Scraps and More:  The Best Day Ever:  I chose this layout because of the fun chevron print of this pattern from the Simple Stories Life Documented line. I cut out a portion of the print and used it as my background.  And Simple Stories' rocks.  

3.  My Scraps and More:  Hello Winter:  This collection has great colors and I love how it turned out with the 17Turtles cut file at the bottom!

2.  Paper Camellia: Love:  I picked this layout because of the photo (so cute!!) and the paper (Crate Paper's Kiss Kiss).  I just love the banner and little embellishments. I used the PC February Main Kit for this page.

1.  Paper Camellia: Currently:  Another one of my favorite Simple Stories collections is I Am; beautiful colors and I love that you are encouraged to scrap about yourself.  I created this page with the PC March Main Kit.  

I'm doing a prize pack giveaway in addition to the gift certificate!  

To enter:

1.  follow my blog 

2.  tell me your favorite memory from 2015! 

Winners will be announced on January 4th!  Thanks for stopping by!  Next up is Marcia's blog!  Happy hopping and wishing you a Happy New Year!  

My Scraps and More: Capture This Moment

Hello and happy Sunday!  I am sharing a layout I created for My Scraps and More using Basic Grey's Typeset collection!  I love this line's colors and fun prints! It's doesn't disappoint for the long time Basic Grey fan! I was inspired by a fellow member at MSAM to scrap a photo of my mom, sister, and niece when my mom was dying of cancer.  It's still tough to scrap photos from this time but this is a happy memory and I know its important to tell the story.  

How cute are these coordinating flair?  You receive six in each package! 

I layered some of the cardstock stickers along with another flair badge.  I also used a doily and enamel dots from my stash. 

Showing a cute tag from the coordinating stickers....I also added a gold paper clip from Teresa Collins' Studio Gold collection. 

My title is cut with white cardstock and a cut file from the Silhouette Shop designed by Simple Stories.  

Thanks for looking! I hope this inspires you to scrap some of those harder moments in your life!  

Have a wonderful day!

My Scraps and More: Hello Lovely

Today I'm sharing a layout that I had up on the My Scraps and More blog using Basic Grey's B-Side collection. I love the bright colors and prints of this line! I instantly thought about Hailey and scrapping a photo of her!  I used two cut files from The Cut Shoppe as well!  

I cut my title from the Say The Word Cut File using the black print of one of the b sides. I think the black really helps the colors pop! 

I layered pieces of ephemera from B-Side as well as added some cute flair from A Flair For Buttons. 

Thanks for stopping by! Be sure to visit My Scraps and More for this collection plus lots more!! 

Have a great day!  

My Scraps and More: Teamwork

Hello...I'm behind on blogging right now! Things have been crazy around here..just trying to get ready for company this weekend for Easter.  And in less than two weeks my husband, daughter, and I leave for a mission trip to Haiti!  I'm feeling a tad overwhelmed....trying to give it to God and focus on the big picture. Honestly, I'm anxious and been a little crabby.  I know I over worry...I do it to myself all the time.  Trying to remember to breathe.  

Tonight, I'm sharing a layout I did for My Scraps and More using Ashley Horton's fun sketch!  Ashley is the guest sketch artist and I loved working with her creation!  

For my page, I used Basic Grey's new Adrift collection from the MSAM shop!  I love the colors and prints....very boy themed!  I thought it went well with this photo I took at my son's first Upward basketball game in January.  

I used these "old" Amy Tangerine American Craft Thickers for my title. I think these were included in her first release? LOL  

I used the pie chart cut file from the Silhouette shop and stitched through with my sewing machine. I also added some title stickers as well as die cuts from the Adrift collection. 

I also adding in some enamel dots from my stash as well as Studio Calico wooden veneer stars (they are my favorite!).  

Thanks for looking!  Check out all of the new collections Audrey has in at My Scraps and More!  Starting tomorrow you can use code NOFOOLIN20 for 20% off all regular priced items!

Have a great night!

"Scrapping Our Stash" Blog Hop

Hello and Happy Friday!! I'm so glad the weekend is here! I'm excited to be a part of this month's "Scrapping Our Stash" Blog Hop!  I am a certified paper hoarder so I love challenges in which I need to use up my stash.  If you are following the blog roll, here is the list! Be sure to stop and give some love to all of these amazing designers!!

 

Cathy http://alteredplayground.blogspot.com/

Juliana  http://www.17turtles.com

Charity http://menemenetekeluniversity.blogspot.com/

Laura http://scrapaddict4life.blogspot.com/
Sandy http://itsafamilyaffairwithscrappynana.blogspot.ca/
Christine http://scrappingwithchristine.blogspot.com
Alison http://alisondaydesigns.com/
Wendi http://scrappydayinparadise.blogspot.com

Suzanna  http://lifestrivialities.typepad.com/

Lee-Anne http://lee-annelovethejourney.blogspot.com
Bobbi http://vintagemusedesigns.blogspot.com/

Wendy C www.stampingrules.com
Monica http://scrapinspired.com/
Kristy http://alwaysaworldaway.blogspot.com
Jennifer www.livethemoment-jen.blogspot.com *you are here*
Majken  http://chocoscrapaholic.blogspot.com
Kim http://rydenkim.blogspot.com/

 

 

 

 

I used Basic Grey's What's Up collection for my layout. I had been saving what papers I had left and lots of embellishments for a fun travel pic. 

 

 

Love the little flags and coordinating flair! The colors of this line are beautiful!

 

For my title I used some Heidi Swapp epoxy letters from my stash, as well as her new date roller stamp. 

 

Love these pennants that are included in the ephemera pack.  I adhered these under my photo.

 

The ephemera pack has both cardstock and acetate pieces.....here, I layered a few at the side of my photo.

 

More pieces from the ephemera pack....loving the cloud!



 

Thanks for hopping with us! I hope this inspires you to use up some of your stash! 

Next up is Majken's blog !

Have a great day!

 

 



Clear Scraps Cloud Mixers: You Are My Sunshine

Hello! Sorry for my lack of updating.....I'm still trying to recover from pneumonia.  I haven't had much energy to be in my scrap room.  I think I'm on the upswing (at least I hope!). 

Today, I'm up in the Clear Scraps blog with a layout and card I created using the new Cloud Mixers.  I really love the Mixers and was excited when Susan and Jim released them in January!  You can use the Mixers and a stencil and an embellishment! 

 

 

 

I first used my 12 inch Cloud Mascil with Tattered Angels spray ink on a white cardstock background. 

 

 

 Here, you can see the Cloud Mixers:  the one on the right I embossed using the Craftwell Delicate Dot embossing folder and my eBosser.  I then adhered my letters for my title over the clouds. 

I used papers from Studio Calico and Basic Grey from the Studio Calico March kit. 

 

Here, I added enamel dots from Twine and Ink as well as a wooden veneer heart from Studio Calico.

 

Since I had an extra cloud, I decided to make a card as well! I used a cut file from the Silhouette shop for the sunburst, adhered, and then stitched through.  I embossed this cloud with the Teresa Collins Craftwell Honeycomb embossing folder. I finished by adding my title (another cut file) and some sequins and enamel dots!

 

 

 

 

Inside, I stamped this sentiment from the Teresa Collins Designs' Save The Date clear stamp set.  I added enamel dots from Twine and Ink (from the SC March kit).

 

Thanks for looking today...stop by the Clear Scraps shop and check out more Mixers! I promise you will love creating with them! 

 

 

 



Chic Tags Sunday Challenge

Hello and happy Sunday!  Today on the Chic Tags blog is another awesome challenge!  The very talented Ashley Horton has shared a great sketch for the design team to play with!

 

 

And here is my layout! I used Basic Grey's Knee Highs line that I purchased at my LSS

The Scrapbooking Studio.

 

 

Here, I added a Road Trip card under my photo to use the fun chevron print. I then used pop dots and added this icon from Everyday Life II at the corner of my photo!

 

I cute the "Sat" portion from one of the Everyday Life II cards for my date. I also added another   journaling card from the same collection.

 

I love doing clusters of brads, enamel dots, and splatters of ink.

 

A close up shot of the stitching I used on each layer of the "V" in the sketch.

 

I typed my journaling onto vellum and added paper beneath. Some stitching with my sewing machine is one of the finishing touches along with a brad and enamel dots!

 

Be sure to stop by the Chic Tags blog and check out the other designers' takes on the sketch! Also, be sure to play along and link up your own layout using this sketch for a chance to win a fun Chic Tags prize! Have a great day!