Happy Together . . . for Challenge YOUrself!

Hi everyone!

It's the 7th of the month and time for the new reveal at Challenge YOUrself.

This month's theme is a sketch challenge using a Page Drafts sketch.  Here is a closer look at the sketch:

You can get more information about Page Drafts sketches, at the Nifty Pixel blog here!

I started with a photo that I absolutely love!  It is me with Katie and Anne and was taken on Mother's Day in 2017:

Here is my take on the sketch:

As you can see, I followed the sketch closely!  I started with the above photo, then chose to use my Echo Park Spring Market scrapbook kit that I had in my stash.  I thought it was perfect for the photo and sketch challenge.  To jazz up the background paper, I used a star template from my stash with Tim Holtz Distress Oxide Worn Lipstick ink.

Here are some close-ups:

I really enjoyed making my scrapbook page for Challenge YOUrself this month, and hope you get the chance to check it out, too!  

Thank you so much for stopping by my blog today.  HUGS!

Mom: Then & Now . . . for Cherry Crafters!

Hi everyone!

Today I am sharing a layout made for Cherry Crafters.  It is a group on Facebook where fellow crafters can share their love of various crafts.  As you all know, mine is scrapbooking!

This month, Monique Fox is hosting a sketch challenge for A Cherry on Top in honor of Mother's Day.  She is their May guest designer!

Here are the rules for her challenge in her own words:

"I am the May Guest Designer for A Cherry on Top. My challenge this month is a sketch challenge. Here are the details:

1. Use this sketch as inspiration.
2. Post your layout on the FB group's main page or in the comment section to this post.
3. You must add #mothersdaysketchchallenge to your entry
4. The challenge runs from 5-10-2020 to 6-10-2020. You have 1 month to complete your entry.
5. 1 winner will receive a $5 gift certificate to ACOT and a surprise RAK from me. The RAK is for a USA winner only.
6. Use a picture or pictures of you and your kids or you and your mother. 

Don't forget to use the hashtag #motherdaysketchchallenge if you want to be considered for the challenge.

I look forward to seeing your lovely creations."

Here is the sketch:

And here is my take:

With a different view:

And some close ups:

I really enjoyed making this page and I think you will enjoy the challenge, too.  Check it out on Facebook!!!

Hope you all are well and safe.  Thank you very much for stopping by my blog today.  HUGS!

Never Stop Dreaming . . .

Hi everyone!

Today I am sharing a layout that I made using the newest and very "dreamy" Scrap FX products!

Since Mother's Day is right around the corner, I decided to scrap a beautiful photo that I have of Katie when she was 6 years old.  She just turned 25 this past April . . . where has the time gone?!

Here is my completed page:

I used the following chipboard pieces that I heat embossed with white and turquoise embossing powder:

Graphic Arrow:

Moon Dreamcatcher, large:

Never Stop Dreaming Wordlet:

Dreamcatcher Dangles, Feathers:

And I used this stencil with Ranger texture paste for my background:

At Deco Stencil:

I added a phrase from this transparency:

Art Words Transparency:

And incorporated the brand new, and beautiful Index Tabs by using my heart punches:

Index Tab Life Kit:

Here are some close-ups:

And different views:

For more details and a step by step tutorial, please visit my blog post at the Scrap FX blog.

If you'd like to find out how to purchase these amazing products, please check out the Scrap FX store!

Thank you very much for visiting my blog today!  I can't tell you how much I appreciate your visits!

Have a happy Mother's Day weekend!