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 Flag football was so much fun. Elijah enjoyed every minute of it! I enjoyed watching him! To scrap these photos I used a sketch from the Sketches in Thyme challenge blog! My Layout: The Challenge: To Create this Layout: We R Memory Keepers: sports paper stack Simple Stories: So Rad chipboard frame Simple Stories: Say Cheese II chipboard frame Simple Stories: Bro & Co Journal bits - journal card and "level up" Basic Grey: Capture photo frame American Crafts: "High Five" photo frame White frame (inked with Amber Clay Colorbox Chalk ink) from my stash Family Album Cricut DS image: Football Goal Posts, football, and "football" Cricut Basic Shapes: Used slice feature to create Circle frame Thank you so much for stopping by! Blessings,

In 2019 we had our daughter at a private school and our son at a STEM school. We like the STEM school but it was proving to be a challenge having them at two different schools. So, two months into his 6th grade year we moved him to the same private school his older sister was attending. These are the photos from his "first day of the new school". To scrap these photos I used a sketch challenge from the Sketches In Thyme blog .  My Layout: The Sketch: To make this layout I used: American Crafts Project Life: Kraft Edition paper pack American Crafts Project Life: Photo overlay October Afternoon: Daily Flash Snap Caps Crate Paper: Wonder - felt hearts First Day of School Cricut DS Image: title Circle frame created using the Splice feature on DS Paper Clip from my stash Thank you so much for stopping by! Blessings,

      I'm so excited to announce that I get to be a Guest Designer at the  Lasting Memories   challenge blog for April. This weeks challenge is World Penguin Day! I used a photo I took when Grace saw herself on an advertisement poster for Global Credit Union. She had been booked for their commercial and a print ad was also created.  The Challenge:  World Penguin Day   - Today is World Penguin Day - it is around this time that the penguins start their northward migration, so in honor of the penguins -  Create a mostly black and white layout with just a splash of color -  OR  - use a black and white photo (or photos) My Layout: To Create this Layout I used: American Crafts: Sunshine Edition paper pack Miss Kate's Cuttables: film can and strip svg Little White Lies Cricut Font: title Kaisercraft: "Party Time" photo overlay Bella Blvd: "Oh My Stars" tabby Arrow sticker from my stash Thank you so much for stopping by! Upload your layout to   Lasting Memories  for

 This is a few more photos of her voiceover workshop   class with  Joel Weldon  at  Mortimore Productions  in Spokane, WA.  To scrap these photos I used a sketch from the Sketches in Thyme challenge blog.                                                         My Sketch: The Sketch: To Create this layout I used: White Cardstock Signature Paper from Walmart: Hopscotch paper stack Fancy Pants Designs: The Good Life clear stamps Simple Stories: Bro & Co clear stamps Basic Grey: Capture photo frame Simple Stories: So Happy Together Enamel Dots 3D Stickers from the Dollar Store Disney Mickey and Friends Cricut DS image: film strip Microphones Cricut DS image: microphones  The First Few Years Cricut DS image: photo frame w/circles Stampin Up: ink pad Thank you so much for stopping by! Blessings,

 My daughter had gone to this Voiceover class with Joel Weldon at Mortimore Productions in Spokane, WA. It was such a fun experience and he taught the kids so much in just a few hours. Grace loved being in the voiceover booth.  To scrap these photos I used a challenge from the Scrap Our Stash Challenge blog . They had a fun sketch to work with. I coupled it with a color challenge over at the Cookin Up Creations challenge forum . My Layout: The Challenge and then the Sketch: For this challenge you will need to create a layout  using black, white and one other color.   Your embellishments will also need to be black, white and whatever other color you choose. To Create this Layout I used: DCWV: The Glitter Stack Mambi Chips: chipboard stickers Krinkle Ribbon Thank you so much for stopping by! Blessings,

  I'm so excited to announce that I get to be a Guest Designer at the  Lasting Memories  challenge blog for April. The challenge this week is Spring is in the air. I used photos from a camp trip we took in 2019. It was such a great spot that we got. Right on the river. And just down stream was mini rapids that the kids thought were fun water slides. The dog loved the water as well!! The Challenge:  Spring is in the air!  Include flowers (this can be an embellishment, floral paper, or in the photos) and at least one tag on your layout.                                                                            My Layout: To Create this layout I used: DCWV: The Blue Citrus paper stack Vicki Boutin: Storyteller embellishments  Lovesvg.com: title Now it's your turn to upload your project to    Lasting Memories   Blessing,

 We love going to our local amusement park, Silverwood . On this trip we were celebrating our friend's birthday. The boys had a great time hanging out at the park, riding rides, playing carnival games, and eating sweet treats. It's always such a good time and good memories! To scrap these photos I used a sketch from the Stick it Down blog . My Layout: The Sketch: To Create this Layout I used:  American Crafts Project Life: Kraft Edition paper pack American Crafts: Family Alpha Thickers Echo Park: That's My Boy element stickers Little Yellow Bicycle: Generation Foil Accents (circle embellishments) Fancy Pants: Off To School chipboard stickers - "one way", "buddies" When I Was a Kid Cricut DS image: "Amusment Park" Cricut Basic Shapes: Squares Thank you so much for stopping by! Blessings,

  I'm so excited to announce that I get to be a Guest Designer at the  Lasting Memories  challenge blog for April. This weeks challenge is 4x4 photos.  I used photos from our visit to Altitude Trampoline Park  . We went with some friends of ours and always have a great time!  The challenge:   April 9th- 4x4 photo  - Since April is the 4th month of the year - include at least one - 4x4 photo on your layout. (Other photo sizes can be used, as well, just make sure to include one 4x4) My Layout: To Create this layout I used: American Crafts: "Colorful" thickers - title & hearts Chipboard arrow from my stash  Project Life: photo overlay Paper clip from my stash] Thank you so much for stopping by! Upload your layout to   Lasting Memories  for your chance to win! Blessings,

This was the first day of 7th grade for Grace and 6th grade for Elijah. Elijah was heading off to STEM Charter and Grace was headed to Christian Center School. About two months into the school year we actually ended up pulling Elijah out of STEM and putting him into CCS with Grace. Going to two different schools every morning and afternoon ended up being a bit much especially since they were not close to each other. This ended up being a really good decision as this school year (as everyone knows) ended up quite unexpectedly! To scrap their first day of school photos I used a challenge from The ScrapRoom Blog , as well as a challenge from ACOT - A Cherry On Top in order to create a double layout! My Layout: The Challenges: The ScrapRoom Blog My Layout: ACOT Challenge: Make the Cut 3/4 x 10 2 1/4 x 9 1/2 2 1/4 x 11 6 x 6 My Layout: To Create this layout I used: Piggy Tales: Georgie Porgie Collection paper BoBunny: Back to Backs paper Echo Park: Teacher's Pet - stickers Split Monogr

  We spent a lot of time at Silverwood during the summer of 2019. And a lot of time we brought friends with us. This time Grace brought her friend Taylor and as girls are often to do they dressed alike. So of course photos were taken. To scrap these photos I used a sketch and a challenge from the Rochelle Spears blog and the Scrap With Stacy blog .  My Layout: The Sketch and the Challenge: I used: border punch, ribbon, stampin To Create this layout I used: DCWV: Lemon Flower paper stack American Crafts Project Life: Sweet Edition photo overlay Stampin Up: Oh, Goodie stamp - "enjoy" Martha Stewart: border punch Bits and Pieces Cricut DS image: banner Lacy Labels Cricut DS image: photo base DJ Flirt Cricut DS Font: "#summersquad" Paper Studio gems Krinkle Ribbon Thank you so much for stopping by! Blessings,

I'm so excited to announce that I get to be a Guest Designer at the Lasting Memories challenge blog for April. This first challenge is called Word Play. And I'll explain that more below.  I decided to use photos of my daughter and her best friend from when they went to the mall for a shopping spree at Justice! I can't believe she is growing up so fast. I just watched them looking around the store, trying things on, and making purchases like grown ups. Yes, I stuck around - and watched from afar. Not quite ready for the whole drop them off at the mall - at least not two years ago when this was taken.  The Challenge: Wordplay -  Since today is Easter Sunday - use a scrappy item, theme, or technique for every letter in the word "EASTER". Your layout  does not  have to be Easter-related - it can be about anything. And since there are 2 "E"s you will need to include 2 different "E" items. Here's the link to Lauren's Scrappy Alphabet page

 Last year was Grace's first year of Jr. High. She was also going to a new school. It was a local Christian private school. This current school year we decided to back to homeschooling but this particular year was a lot of fun as they were given lockers and schedules for changing classes. She felt like such a big kid, which "sniff sniff" she is. I had to sneak these photos because it was embarrassing LOL. To scrap these photos I used a challenge found at the Scrap Our Stash challenge blog. My Layout: The Challenge: To Create this layout I used: Fancy Pants Designs: All Fall paper Joulee's Boutique: School 3D stickers Bella Blvd: Illustrated Faith - tabbies American Crafts Project Life: photo overlay Celebrate With a Flourish Cricut DS image: "Back to School" Every Day is Earth Day Cricut DS image: light bulb @ sign was diecut punched with the Cuttlebug 3D Butterfly Stickers from my stash Bling from my stash Thank you so much for stopping by! Blessings,