I Smile Because You Are My Sister....

Good Morning Everyone!!!

Today I am sharing a layout I created inspired by the following challenges

Scrap Our Stash ~ Sketch with Stash Challenge #9

(Stash item:  use wood)

and

Frosted Design ~ "11 Item Challenge"

(tag, paper layering, circles, faux stitching on border, stars, button)

Also entering this layout into the:

Southern Girls "Round" Challenge

(2 circles cut from patterned paper)

and

Use It Tuesday "Anything Goes" Challenge

Products:

Teresa Collins " Memorabilia" Collection

Studio Calico: Wood Veneer Feathers and Heart

Little Yellow Bicycle:  Wood Veneer Stick Pin

ARC Crafts BARC Tape/ Cherry Wood:  Border, Tag, and Tab

And...here is the fabulous sketch by Laura Whitaker (Stuck? Sketches)

You still have time to play in all of the challenges mentioned above.
Visit each of the blogs and check out their challenge details.
Thank you for stopping by,
Happy Thanksgiving!!!

"Berry Sweet Boy" Layout

Today I am sharing a layout I created using some older product from my Basic Grey stash, inspired by the following challenges:

Scrap Our Stash ~ 6 x 6 Challenge

( BG "Oliver" 6 x 6 patterned paper and 6+ chipboard stars)

Use It Tuesday ~ Stick It Challenge

(Sticker alphas, chipboard title work and stars, corkboard arrows, smile sticker)

Sketches4All ~ Embellishment Challenge

The design of my layout was inspired by this Pagemaps Sketch:

Thank you for stopping!!!

Enjoy the rest of your day!

"The Year of Lasts" Layout ~ Paper Secrets Sketch Challenge

Sharing a layout I created for the latest Sketch Challenge at

Paper Secrets

The twist is to use leaves...I forgot about the twist until the layout was completed but found this cute little cardstock sticker with flowers and a couple of leaves, I know it is a little chintzy, but it works.  

My layout was further inspired by the following challenges:

Frosted Designs ~ "Tag Your It" Challenge

and 

Scrapbook Circle ~ "Confetti Couture" Challenge

Also entering this layout into the

Sketches4All ~ Clusters Challenge

Here is the sketch by Kelly Holifield:

Product:

Bella Blvd " Snapshot" ~ Patterned Paper & Flair Button

Echo Park " Here & Now" Floral Cardstock Sticker

Simple Stories "Smarty Pants" ~ Smarty Cardstock Sticker

Simple Stories "24/7" Arrowi Sticker

Simple Stories "Snap" Sticker Alphas

Heidi Swapp Alphas

My Mind's Eye ` Chipboard Frame

Make sure you visit Paper Secrets and check out the full reveal by the Design Team.

Also, you still have time to join in the challenges at Scrapbook Circle, Frosted Designs and Sketches4All

Thank you for stopping by!!!!

November Sketch Challenge and October Winners!

Hello!

Ready for a new set of Scrappy Friends challenges?

I am providing and hosting the sketch challenge again this month.
Here's the sketch:

RULES 

(to be entered into drawing):

• Your layout must be NEW as of October 1, 2013

• You must be a FOLLOWER of my blog

• You must link your entry below with Mr. Linky by
November 29th 11:59 pm (PST) 

• You must include a LINK back to this challenge post when posting your layout on your blog or gallery. 

Here's the layout I created inspired by the sketch and combined with the other two
 Scrappy Friends Challenges:
Rochelle Spears Theme Challenge: "Family" 
and 
Kristi B's Stash Challenge: "Polka Dots & Chevrons"

And here is the prize you are playing for this month:

Combine my challenge or any two of the SCRAPPY FRIENDS CHALLENGES below

Rochelle Spears: "Family "Themed Challenge

and 

Kristi B's: Polka Dots & Chevrons Stash Challenge

 and you will be automatically entered into our combined drawing for this month's 

BONUS PRIZE:

And now time to announce the October WINNERS!!!

Thanks to all of you who linked up and shared your awesome pages inspired by my October Sketch Challenge!!

Okay....time to give a big shout out to 

#9 ~ Jessica B

she is the randomly drawn winner of my 

October Sketch Challenge

&

Karen

she is the winner of the 

October Scrappy Friends BONUS PRIZE

CONGRATULATIONS LADIES

Jessica be sure to comment below and then email me at:

msbrags@gmail.com

with your mailing address and I will get your prize out to you. 

Please add GCC October Winner in the subject line. 

Karen be sure to comment below or on any of the other Scrappy Friends Blogs and then email your mailing address to: 

scrapfriendschallenges@gmail.com

to claim your prize.

Please add October Bonus Winner in the subject line.

I am looking forward to all of your wonderful takes on this month's sketch challenge!

Enjoy your weekend!