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! 

"Single Moments Make Great Memories" Layout

Hi everyone!   

I hope you are enjoying your weekend!

Today I am sharing a layout I created inspired by the October Sketch with Stash Challenge at 

Scrap Our Stash

The stash part of the challenge is to use: paint, mists, watercolors, etc

and here is the sketch:

PRODUCTS:

Fancy Pants " Swagger":

(From the July Scraprooom Kit)

Patterned Paper & Paper Clip

Basic Grey "Hipster":

Polka Dot Patterned Paper

Scenic Route Graph Paper:

Background Paper

Simple Stories "24/7":

Alpha Stickers, Arrows

Thickers:

Cardstock Alphas

Misc:

Paint, Watercolors, Twine, Journal Card

This layout was further inspired by the following challenges:

Back Porch Memories:  Rule of Three Challenge

Show Us Your Stuff:  October Challenge ~ Arrows & Multiple Photos

Handmade Item:  Chevrons

Sketches 4All:  Word Prompt "Together" Challenge

You still have time to complete the Sketch with Stash challenge at Scrap Our Stash for a chance to enter into the monthly prize drawing and/or your layout may be selected by the design team as one of the October Top 3 Picks! 

The challenges at Back Porch Memories and Sketches 4All end October 31st and the challenge at

Show Us Your Stuff ends October 30th!!!

Thank you for stopping by, enjoy the rest of your weekend!

"Dem Rib Bonz" Layout

Hello Everyone!
Today I am sharing a layout I created of my grandson and his first encounter with a bone!
 This layout was inspired by the
"October 15th Sketch" Challenge at Paper Secrets 
AND the
"Tic Tac Toe" Challenge at Scrap Our Stash
Also entering this layout into the
"Anything Goes" Challenge at S4All

Supplies:

Basic Grey " Hipster" ~ Patterned Paper 

Basic Grey " Hey Boy" ~ Small Alpha Stickers

Studio Calico ~ Background Paper

Studio Calico ~ Wood Veneer

LYB ~ Stickpin

Simple Stories ~ Alpha Stickers

Pebbles ~ Corrugated Alphas

Here is the sketch by Kelly Holifield and the twist is:

Sticker Alphas

AND... the "Tic Tac Toe" Board at Scrap Our Stash

I used Row 2 Across

Click HERE for the full reveal and challenge details at Paper  Secrets

You have until October 31st to link up your entry for your chance to win a $10 gift card to the Paper Secrets On-Line Store.

You also have until October 29th to complete and link up your entry for the
"Tic Tac Toe" Challenge at Scrap Our Stash
Click HERE for the challenge and details to enter into the
October Monthly Prize Drawing

Thank you for stopping by!

October Sketch Challenge

It is that time of the month when me and my Scrappy Friends each post a challenge on our individual blogs.  Challenge participants have the option to complete and or combine at least 2 of the challenges for an entry into our Bonus Prize Drawing!  Each of us also offer a prize on our individual blogs, so you have (4) chances of winning each month!

So on to this month's challenge...

Create a layout inspired by the sketch below:

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
October 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 my layout:
I combined with Rochelle's Color Inspiration Challenge 
and 
Kristi B's Stash Challenge
(Polaroid frame ~ Date Stamp ~ Cut a piece from Crate Paper "Farmhouse decorative border and layered at bottom of frame)
Also entering this layout in the
 Frames Challenge at
Sketches4All

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

(My Mind's Eye  6x6 "Wicked" Paper Pad, and matching Chipboard Decorative Pieces
Recollections Halloween Washi Tape)

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

Rochelle Spears: Color Inspiration Challenge

and 

Kristi B's: Stash Challenge

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

BONUS PRIZE:

(Authentique 12 x12 "Thrilling" Collection, Zva Crystals, Petaloo Flowers, Prima Bat Vine and May Arts Striped Ribbon)

And now time to announce the September WINNERS!!!

Thanks to all of you who linked up and shared your wonderful pages inspired by my Pick 3 Challenge!!!

Okay....let's give a big shout out to 

#1 ~ Rachelle

she is the randomly drawn winner of my 

Pick 3 Challenge

&

Tracy Rhodes

she is the winner of the 

September Scrappy Friends BONUS PRIZE

CONGRATULATIONS LADIES

Rachelle 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 Septembere Winner in the subject line. 

Tracy 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 September Bonus Winner in the subject line.

Have a great week and I am looking forward to all of your wonderful takes on this month's sketch challenge!