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Posting a Few Layouts

I re-photographed a few layouts to send for a call and thought I would upload.  At least one of these has never been posted.  The others I am not sure about.  Anywoo, I needed to post a few layouts.  It's kinda been a while.

I got some really good pictures to scrap, just need to get them printed out.  I also have some vinyl work to post.  They are gifts, but I figure I can post them here.  I know for a fact that neither my Mom or MIL is going to check my blog, so it's all good!!  ; )

 

Silhouette Sketch Challenge layout

Last week, on the silhouette blog, they posted a pretty cute sketch challenge with a prize for one lucky challenge participant.  It was the super cute new rolling tote in pink.  I have been wanting one, but since I have a perfectly good C.Gull rolling tote I can't justify buying yet another one. (I am seriously thinking of giving DD my C.Gull one to go with the cricut, cartridges and gypsy I gave her.)  Anywoo, I figured I would try the challenge, use up some random pictures I have printed out and didn't use, and try to win the tote at the same time.

So, this is my entry.  I used the 4 x 6 project life cards to cut the chevron pattern, the "my girl" title and the butterfly cut (in shadow only).  Oh, and I took the relief chevrons and used them to place my butterflies on.

I didn't win the tote, but I kinda like this layout.

Final Layout for Sketches Creatively Yours

My term with Sketches Creatively Yours has come to an end.  Here is my last layout for them.  

These are a few older photos of DS that I have printed.  I am trying to work thru a bunch of pictures that I printed and never got around to scrapping.  Some are YEARS old, but I think I will go ahead and scrap them anyway.  

We also had 2 birthdays to celebrate in February.  DH celebrated his with a superbowl party at the beginning of this month.

and DD just celebrated her 20th birthday!

Because I am exceptionally slow taking photos off my camera, I am just getting around to wishing them both a happy birthday on here.  Happy Birthday you two!

I also have a bunch of  photos to add to my P52 files, some using the theme and some that are just photos that mean a lot to me.  I will try to get around to adding in those this weekend.  Have a great day!

 

 

My First Cameo Layout

A few weeks ago, I used my Christmas money to purchase myself a Cameo.  It was on backorder for a while, and finally got here at the end of last month.  My layout this week was done entirely with the Cameo.  This thing cuts like buttah!  The cuts are so clean, no little hangs or nicks left in my detailed cuts.

Look at those perfectly shaped scallops and that clean title.  I am in love.  Anywoo, this sketch is based on the new sketch up at Sketches Creatively Yours.  Check out the great work of the other designers on the team.

December Layouts to Share

Sketches Creatively Yours took the month of December off.  I used that time to start the Sketch Support class with Allison Davis.  I really *heart* her approach to using sketches.  I always considered myself pretty sketch savvy, but I have learned a lot about how to really make them work for me.  I hightly recommend this class.  We are on week 4 of the class.  So far, I have layouts done for weeks 1 and 2.  I have a double page spread almost done for week 3 (okay don't faint.  I know I never do double page spreads, but I wanted to see how the sketch worked out on one).    I may try to embellish it tomorrow and share.

Here is week 1.  Not a particular favorite of mine.  I think I just don't like kraft as a base color.

And here is week 2.  I LOVE this layout.  The sketch was awesome, and the info from the course content was on the money for how I scrap.

And since I am sharing.  Here is my latest crochet project.  I needed some fingerless gloves for my super cold office, so I made these up out of scraps left over from a shawl I made.

Okay, that's it for me today.  I am starting a sampler afghan project today.  It is 16 different blocks, each featuring a different stitch.  I am excited to start it as I usually don't do larger projects.  Some how, I never seem to finish them.

 

Happy Thanksgiving and a few Projects

Good Morning all.  I hope everyone had a fabulous thanksgiving.  We did here.  We spent it at home with everyone pitching in to cook.  We pulled a few recipes from Foodnetwork and had a fabulous time cooking and eating.  Then of course I had to hit the Michael's sale.  Didn't even need anything, I just wanted to go.  I did score an ott lamp for $17.99. And it's pink and will match the studio so well.

Anywoo, my laptop has been sick and at the HP hospital getting repaired most of the month.  I finally have it back and can update the blog.  I love my iPad, but you can not update typepad well from it.  I tried and it just didn't work.  ughhhh!  Here are three projects that I have completed since my laptop has been out of commission.  And don't faint, I pulled out the copics for one.  Coloring again made me want to do a new marker order. Please feel free to enable a sista and list any combos you think I can't live without in the comments.  I always love tried and true combos from others.

All of these are projects done for Sketches Creatively Yours.  My Boy is currently up over there.  Please drop by and check out the rest of the design teams work.  BTW, Sketches Creatively yours is taking the month of December off, but Ali plans to post a few things during the month of December so be sure to check it out.

Got a New Layout to Share

Friday was a new reveal over at sketches creatively yours.  This is the first months reveal for this new team.  Really great layouts over there.

Here is my take, using a few older pics of DD's graduation.  I did a complete album for her, but didn't do pictures for my book.  I have a few others from that event that I want to do as well to have a complete memory from graduation so look for another couple of layouts from then.

And while I am here, I guess I can share a couple of tumblers I made for my Mom and my cousin.  A friend made me one (first picture) in a swap and Mom kept talking about how nice it was, so I made a different version for her (second picture).

My friends version for the swap.

My take for my Mom.

Thanks for stopping by.

 

A Couple of New Layouts and my Spotlight Post

Here are a couple of recent layouts posted at Sketches Creatively Yours.  I recently discovered Make the Cut and am really enjoying the freedom I have.

 

 

And, a couple weeks ago I was the featured designer for the site.  Take a look for a few extra layouts and projects.  My Spotlight Here!

Gonna try to get creative tomorrow, since I can't get out of the house to run errands.  Too much rain, and lots of tornados on the heels of Lee here on the Gulf.  Stay safe now.

 

Got a New Toy for My Birthday!

Today is my birthday and DH got me a new toy. I got a Cinch.  I counted up how much I was spending at Kinko's for binding and I could have paid for this Cinch twice with what I spent this past year.  Anywoo, here is my new toy.

 

And I got a chance to play with it.  Here is a little journal I made to jot notes in.  The inside has a place for a notepad and a pen.  I made the button attachment on the front as a closure and used Make the Cut to do the label, shadow and the welded title.  I love the font Lucinda's Handwriting.  It makes such a pretty weld.

  

 

And lastly, here is a card that went up Friday for the card sketch at Sketches Creatively Yours.  There are some great cards posted using the sketch.

 

Okay, that's it for me tonight.  Been working out and all that exercise has me tired.  Have a great week.

First August Project at Sketches Creatively Yours

 

Here is the sketch and my interpretation of the newest layout at Sketches Creatively Yours.  Be sure the check out the rest of the teams interpretations and follow the site it you don't already do so.

Just wanted to take a minute out to thank my friends who emailed to check on me.  I am doing great, just have had a wonderful and busy summer making memories.  We have officially dropped off the oldest at college again, and the youngest starts high school Monday, so we are back to the grind again.  Thanks for checking on me.