Last Vegas pages

Here are the last two pages of our Nevada vacation back in 2012.

American Crafts Shimelle Go Now Go papers and embellishments, Thickers; Little Yellow Bicycle Vintage Summer paper; flair from ThriftyGift on Etsy; Doodlebug jewels; Ranger Frayed Burlap Distress ink; Wink of Stella glitter pen; unknown denim paper. This layout was inspired by the Stuck?! March 1 sketch:

From the personalized petite kit I received from The Wild Hare Kits: Pinkfresh Studios Escape the Ordinary 6x6 papers; 1 Canoe 2 creekside enamel crosses ; Color Cast Designs wood tag. Other: Echo Park Summer Party paper; Simple Stories Carpe Diem washi; Simple Stories Say Cheese paper and Carpe Diem washi; Pinkfresh Studios wood foil stickers; Ranger Frayed Burlap Distress ink; Nuvo crystal drops; Pebbles adhesive buttons; Wink of Stella glitter pen. This layout was inspired by the Wild Hare Kits March sketch:

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Out on the boat

We still have a lot of fun sailing, but those first few months after we got the boat were extra special.

Fancy Pants Making Waves paper; Scrap Your Trip die cut title; October Afternoon journaling sticker and Seaside paper scraps; Crafter's Workshop stencil; Ranger texture paste; No Bunny brands; Honey Bee dew drops; Stampin' Up washi sheet; WRMK floss; unknown buttons and ribbons. This layout was based on Stuck?! September 1 sketch:

Fancy Pants Making Waves papers, journaling cards, flair, and die cuts; October Afternoon die cuts and stickers; Simple Stories adhesive brads, Honey Bee dew drops; WRMK twine; Studio Calico rub-ons; unknown card stock. This layout was inspired by the Scrapbook Steals Mid Week Mojo Marigold 7 sketch A:

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Carousel and puzzles

Two more pages for the 2012 album.

Reminisce The Wild paper; October Afternoon Thrift Shop paper, die cut tag, alphabet and stickers; Echo Park alphabet; Simple Stories adhesive brands; Lilybee rub-ons (on unknown tag); Stampin' Up marker; Doodlebug jewels; WRMK floss.

The next layout I put together for Shimelle's lots of layers challenge, which I thought would be a good exercise since I almost never think of layers until I'm looking through the finished album.

Fancy Pants Making Waves papers and embellishments from a Scrapbook Steals kit. Other: American Crafts Thickers, Echo Park enamel dots, October Afternoon stickers, Colorbok epoxy word, Tim Holtz tiny attacher, unknown white mesh ribbon. This page was based on Scrapbook Steal's Mid Week Mojo Marigold #6 sketch, which I flipped a bit because of the photos I wanted to use.

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Halloween 2011

Haven't made this much progress on my scrapbook (or blog) in years. I won't call it catching up, just having fun. And using up my crafting stash so I can buy some new papers without guilt...

Here is a Halloween page:

Doodlebug Halloween Parade papers, card stock, and pearls from an old Apron Strings STBB kit.

The title is actually part of the wreath in the photos, which I made in 2011. Details in this post.

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Just plain sweet

Apples and honey for a sweet new year. Rosh Hashanah 2011.

Simple Stories Say Cheese paper; Pebbles Treehouse journaling sticker; American Crafts Amy Tangerine word Thickers and card stock; Stampin' Up! Stamp and black embossing powder; Versafine black ink; Signo white gel pen; unknown camera chipboard stickers, brads, and ribbon from an old Apron Strings STBB kit.

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More birthday cards

I still make birthday cards for my coworkers, even though I forget to photograph most of them before I hand them out.

BasicGrey Konnichiwa papers and other embellishments from an old Apron Strings STBB kit. Other: Simon Says Stamp sentiment stamp, Versafine black ink, Ranger Glossy Accents.

Jillibean Atomic Soup combined with Simple Stories Birthday snap pack cards. Other: Viva Decor paper pen, Wink of Stella glitter pen, Ranger Glossy Accents.


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Birthday with Grammy and Papa

The fact that I turned 40 last year means these photos are almost 5 years old. It's easier to brush off the lag when it's just about reminiscing about cute little babies.

For both layouts, Kaisercraft Nan's Favourite papers from an old Apron Strings STBB kit. Other: American Crafts Thickers and Mayberry embellishments; unknown buttons.

Sassafras Lass alphabet stickers; Pink Paisley flowers; Ranger Glossy Accents; unknown ribbon and brads.

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All sorts of weddings

I meant to post this page for Valentine's Day, but never got around to doing it. Photos are from our celebration of my brother's domestic partnership signing.

From the January 2012 Card Kitchen kit: Jillibean Hearty Barley stickers; Soup Staples papers; Doodlebug buttons; and Maya Road chipboard and pins. Other: Colorbox chalk ink (Dark Brown), Martha Stewart ink, Ranger Glossy Accents, Signo white gel pen, and unknown card stock.

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Fun with the boys

These are the scrapbook pages I found in the camera:

Simple Stories Elementary papers and stickers; American Crafts ribbon and wood tag; Core'dinations cardstock; unknown mini brads.

Jillibean Soup Staples papers and assorted iCandy from the Card Kitchen September 2012 kit. Other: JS die-cut mat and epoxi buttons; Cosmo Cricket tiny type; Bella Blvd. designer tape; BoBunny alphabet stickers; unknown Star Wars confetti and cardstock. I made the enamel dots with a Viva paper pen.

This next one is a layout from last year that I was having a hard time photographing. I play with my oldest son that he has a constellation on the back of his neck.

My Mind's Eye Miss Caroline papers and foil dots from the Apron Strings September'12 STBB kit. The washi tape is SU! and unknown. Other: Basic Grey and Paper Trunk alphabets; unknown cardstock.

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Birthday cards

I found a bunch of photos in the camera that I forgot to post. Here are some birthday cards:

The flowers are from a Simple Stories Harvest Lane paper, but the background I'm not sure. Pearls are a mix of Prima, Jenni Bowlin, and Queen & Co. Other: American Crafts ribbon, Jillibean Soup sentiment, and unknown card base.

Jillibean Soup paper, note card, and embellishments from the Card Kitchen January 2012 kit.Stampin' Up! sentiment from Itty Bitty Banner stamp set. Martha Stewart and Colorbox chalk inks.

Jillibean Sweet and Sour Soup papers, note card, zipper, and sentiment from the Card Kitchen February 2012 kit. WRMK variegated floss and unknown buttons.

Jillibean Macho Nacho Soup papers and note card from the Card Kitchen June 2012 kit. Queen & Co. pearls, Simon Says Stamp Happy Birthday die, Tim Holtz Tiny Attacher, and unknown cardstock.


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Birthday layout

I've been busy so my scrapbooking has fallen behind. It's now approaching the 3 year lag. At least I got the 2011 birthday layouts done before this year's birthdays roll around.

Jillibean Soup Macho Nacho papers and stickers, epoxy buttons and canvas stars from the Card Kitchen June 2012 kit. Other: Colorbok cardstock, unknown buttons and Star Wars confetti.

This was the party for which I made the lightsaber favors (here and here).

I have another 2 layouts finished, but I haven't been able to get good photos with all the rain we're getting.

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Christmas cards

I made some cards this weekend, but I realized I never posted the ones I made in December. So here are the Christmas cards I sent to the kids' teachers. Jillibean Soup Christmas Eve Chowder papers and embellishments from The Card Kitchen December 2011 kit.

Other: Quuen and Co. pearls and jewels.

I'll post the other projects later this week.

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Happy World Card Making Day

I made two cards for the challenges on the Jillibean Soup blog:

From the The Card Kitchen March 2012 kit: Jillibean Soup Southern Chicken Dumpling Soup papers, stickers and die-cuts; note card; twine. Other: Martha Stewart chalk ink; Ranger liquid pearls. This card was based on sketch 1 by Kimber McGray:

For the next card I used JS Country Pumpkin Chowder papers from The Card Kitchen October 2012 kit:

Note card and May Arts orange cord also from the kit. Other JS frame and stamp; Prima crystal; Ranger embossing ink; SU! marker and embossing powder (Early Espresso); unknown cardstock. This card was based on Kimber's sketch 2:

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Family Memories

I didn't notice I used fall papers for spring pictures until I got ready to post. I do love this Simple Stories Harvest Lane collection.

Papers, pin and round brads from the Apron Strings STBB November '12 kit. Other: AC Thickers; SU! Early Espresso cardstock and marker; unknown flowers and square brads.

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Razor Sharp Kidz

Spring photos from two years ago.

These BoBunny Alora papers from the Apron Strings STBB June '12 kit practically scrapped themselves. I just added Paper Trunk alphabet stickers and Stampin' Up! chocolate marker. And lots of fussy-cutting!

This layout is based on the PageMaps sketch posted on the Apron Strings blog Back to School challenge:

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