Games they play

Hello scrappy friends!  December is coming to an end and the hustle and bustle of Christmas is over.  I have to say I'm glad and I feel more relaxed now.  I've been enjoying the "after Christmas sales" too.  It's the best time to stock up for next Christmas actually!

Ok, time to move on.  Today I have for you my DT layout for Scrap & Music.  The song- Nothing Else Matters by Metallica.

These are my babies back in 1998, caught in the act while playing house with our beloved cat, Giddy, being their baby.  Giddy was such a good sport, always letting the kids do with him what they wanted.  He was not your average cat, he fully enjoyed being the center of attention. Unfortunately we lost him this past March.  He lived a good life and we are happy to have spent 16 yrs with him!

For this layout I used Note To Self  by Echo Park.  I felt that I've had it hoarded for long enough!  With this sketch comes a lot of layering and since I struggle with this technique, it was good for me.  I need to venture out of my box once in awhile.

Here are a few close ups for more detail

and here is the sketch to follow

Now it's your turn!  Just create a layout using the sketch above and a lyric within the song as the title and be sure to link up by January 11, 2014 for your chance to become our next guest designer!  Stop by Scrap & Music for more inspiration.

Thanks for stopping by and happy scrapping to you.
Tracy xo

The Midnight Hour

It's time for a new sketch at Scrap & Music today and the song for this challenge is "Like A Prayer" by Madonna.  When I was reading through the lyrics this line hit me - "the midnight hour".  The vision of New Years Eve came to mind.  This scrapping to music is so fun and it really gets you thinking!  I do hope you give it a try.

Here is my take

Here we are bringing in the new year of 2008.  Ok, so I'm a little behind!  I do not scrap in any particular order, nor are my scrapbooks in any order.  Most find this hard to believe since I'm a very organized person, but when it comes to scrapping in order by the dates, I am all over the place! 

For this layout I used a whole mish mosh of product.  I just went picking through my stash and through my monthly kits to find some goodies that I felt fit.  I'm happy with the turnout :)

Here are a few close ups for you

I do hope you get a chance to check out Scrap & Music for more inspiration and to join in with us.  Link up before December 28 for a chance to become our next guest designer!

All you need to do is put these two together - SKETCH + MUSIC. - create a layout using our sketch and part of the song as a title.  Again, the song is "Like A Prayer" by Madonna.  Good luck!

That's it for now.  Thank you for stopping by today and happy scrapping to you!
Tracy xo

Naughty or Nice?

Hellooo friends!
It's time for a new sketch at Stuck?! Sketches and it's all about Christmas for this one!  "Naughty or Nice?"  Hmm... you be the judge! 

This is my crew!  I just love this time of year when we all get together to take photos for our Christmas card.  It's always so much fun.  This is one of my favorite shots from 2012! 

For this layout I used Kris Kringle by S.E.I.  I've had this line stashed away for 2 years and I was determined to use it!  And I do have to say, I'm happy with how it turned out!

Here are a few close ups

and now for the sketch by our one & only Laura Whitaker!

For more inspiration, pop over to Stuck?! and be sure to link up your layout before December 29 for a chance to win a $20 gift certificate from Creative Embellishments

And that's not all friends!  You also have a chance to win a scrapbook kit from Boy's Rule!  A winner will be chosen by random.

That is it for today.  Thanks for stopping by and happy scrapping to you!
Tracy xo

Page Drafts Christmas Cheer Release 2013 "Holiday Tradition"

Hello scrappy friends!
Today is the day!  The wait is over and its now time for Page Drafts Christmas Sketch Release!  I'm so excited to be part of this and to share my layout with you!

There are 5 sketches in this fabulous release and they are awesome!  I just love Emma Stafrace's sketch work.  They are so clear and full of detail, making them easy to work with.

 

I have my layout based on #4, the top middle one.  This one was different from what I've worked with and it really caught my eye so I wanted to give it a shot.

and here is my take...

 

I went back a few years  This photo is of my kiddos in 2007.  Wow!  How the time flies!  Taking an annual Christmas card photo is a holiday tradition of ours since way back and during this shot they were cracking up.  I just love this and it would have been my pick for the photo card, but they wouldn't hear of it.  So I'm able to scrap it instead.  At least I got to finally show it off!

For this layout I used It's Christmas by Allison Kreft, along with some craft Christmas stickers by Hambly.   I just love this Christmas line and it worked well with the Hambly stickers! 

Here are a couple of close ups for a better look

I had a lot of fun working with this sketch and you can too!  Go check out the Page Drafts blog and their facebook page as well, for details to join in!  I'm sure you will drool over the Christmas inspiration from so many talented designers!  Such awesome work to get your creativeness pumping.  Link up and show off your designs from the PD Christmas Cheer sketches.  Emma would love that and she highly encourages you to do so!  I hope to see some familiar faces!

Thanks for stopping by and happy, scrappy holidays to you!
Tracy xo

bits about me

I'm here today with my very first DT layout for Challenge YOUrself!  It's a new challenge blog with today being their "grand opening" reveal and I'm so excited to be part of this!

The challenge for December is "Behind the Lens".  You must scrap yourself, using a self portrait or selfie and list a minimum of 3 random facts about yourself as well.  As popular as selfies are today, this is a perfect challenge, but remember it must be a pic of YOU!

and now for my design

For this layout I used a 12x12 white hexagon placemat by Jillibean Soup.  Since placing it over white cardstock I inked the inside edges to give it some pop!  I then, randomly, added some little bits of wooden accents all over the page.  Mind you, that's how I decided on the "bits" in my title.

Here are some close ups for better viewing

I did some fussy cutting around my flowers for my cluster

This is a great way to use up those misc wooden accents!

Now its your turn!  I sure hope to see some familiar faces give it a try!  A random winner will be chosen for a $20 gift certificate to Paper Issues, so be sure to link up before Jan 5, 2014 for your chance to win!  That gives you a full month!  Complete challenge rules are explained here.  For more inspiration check out Challenge YOUrself now and become a follower so you don't miss out on our monthly challenges!

Thanks so much for stopping by!  Enjoy the day and happy scrapping to you.
Tracy xo

10 little piggies

Today is the 1st of the month so that means there is a new sketch at Stuck?! Sketches! and I'm excited to share my take with you.  It's a fun one!  I hope you can join in!

Here is what I came up with...

 



How cute are baby feet?!  I think they are a weakness of most!  These are the feet of our granddaughter when she was only 5 weeks old!  I got this photo idea from Pinterest and I just had to give it a try... and I love, love how it turned out!

Here are some close ups for better detail

and here is the sketch

I hope you can join in on this one.  Its a fun sketch with many possibilities.  Take a look here at all the inspiration for a jump start and link up by December 29 for a chance to win a $20 gift certificate from Paper Issues!  A random winner will be chosen!

That's not all friends!!  Also sponsoring this challenge is Lawn Fawn!  They are offering a free stamp and a 6" x  6" paper pad (of your choice) to a second lucky participant!  So come on ladies!  Lets get scrapping for your chance to win big!

Thanks for stopping by today and happy scrapping to you!

Tracy xo



That's Amore

Today I have for you my first DT layout for Scrap & Music!  The song:  That's Amore by Dean Martin.  I've never scrapped a sketch based on a song before and come to find out, its more of a challenge than I thought.  I love it though!  It really gets me thinking.

Here is my take...

I was a bit stumped when I first discovered our chosen song.  I had no idea what "amore" really meant.  And for those of you who don't know either - amore:  love; a feeling of great affection.  After reading this it became clear to me in an instant to scrap the love of my life and I knew which picture I wanted to use too!  From there, I went to work.

For this layout I used a kit from Little Red Scrapbook that I have been hoarding.  I just love the happy bright colors!  I also dug out my hexagon punches, which haven't been used in awhile.

Here are a couple of close ups...

 

and here is the sketch...

Give it a try!  The rules are very easy.  All you have to do is follow the sketch and use some part of the lyrics to the song as the title.  Be sure to link up to Scrap & Music before December 13 for your chance to become our next guest designer.  How fun and easy is that?!  I hope to see some familiar faces give it a try!

Thanks for stopping by and happy scrapping to you!
Tracy xo

1998 - 2013 Then & Now

Hello and happy Sunday to you!

I have for you today a layout I did for Scrap Our Stash challenge #9.   You are required to pull out those 6 x 6 pads you have been hoarding and create a layout using only paper from those pads and you must include (6) or more of one type of premade/packaged embellishment.

Here is my take

I just love this!  This is us - same place, same pose with the same smiles, 15 years later!!  It's such a great idea to do and it was so much fun doing it.  We all had a good time reenacting the original pose.  Unfortunately our cat, Giddy, passed away only one month before the re-take photo.  I sure miss that little guy!

For this challenge I used Snippets 6x6 paper pad by Studio Calico and my 6 embellishments are the wooden people, 2 parents & 4 kiddies.  It worked out perfect!  This is such a great challenge for me because I never think to use my pads.  I always forget about them.

Here are a few close ups for better detail

Thanks so much for stopping by!  Happy scrapping to you.
Tracy xo

Rex

Hello friends and happy Friday to you!  Today is the 15th and that means a new sketch is up at Stuck Sketches!  Its a fun one with many possibilities.

Here is my take to share with you.

This is my fur baby Rex.  He is such a character and I'm so glad to have him in my life.  I found this quote from John Hay and felt is was perfect for my layout and I couldn't agree with him more!

One DT requirement we had was to use wooden elements and I just LOVE wooden accents!  So I was very excited about this challenge.  I just cant get enough of them <3

Here is a closer look for more detail

and here is the sketch to follow

Fun one, right?  And like I said before, there are so many possibilities with this one.  To get your creative juices flowing, stop by Stuck?! Sketches now and check out the other DT inspiration!

For this sketch the sponsor is Whimsical Twist and to be eligible for a $15 gift certificate you must upload your layout by November 29.  A random winner will be chosen!  Come on!  Give it a try!  I look forward to seeing what you come up with.

Thanks so much for stopping by and happy scrapping to you!
Tracy xo

Totally In Love

Hello friends!  Happy Monday to you!  Wow, can you believe that it's November already?

Today I have my first layout design for Stuck?! Sketches!  I'm so excited to be part of this team!  Be sure to stop by and check out all of the talent from such creative designers.

I just love this picture of me and my man.  And I do have to say I am totally in love with him!  What do you think about my stitching?  I've yet to do the real thing.  For some reason I'm scared to put my paper under that needle.  So for now, I draw the stitch line with my marker.  Here are a couple of close ups for better detail.

 

 

 

Now its your turn!  Give November 1st sketch a try!

 

 

Our first sponsor this month at Stuck?! Sketches is Linnie Blooms!  Check out their product line here.

 

 

For your chance to win a layout kit by Linnie Blooms, all you have to do is upload your layout, following the sketch above, by November 29.  A winner will be chosen randomly by using Random.org to pick a number.  I cant wait to see what you come up with! 

 

Thanks so much for stopping by!  Happy scrapping to you :)

Tracy xo

 

The Moving Wall

Hello and happy Tuesday to you!

Today I have for you a layout that I created at my scrappy day.  I have a monthly scrap day during our cooler months and this past Saturday was my first one!  I just love hosting these fun days and I'm so glad to have the girls back over!
 

Last month I visited the Moving Wall and I have to say it was very touching.  It was quite a site and just by watching others got me choked up at times.  I have not lost any loved ones in the military but I do honor and thank our lost soldiers for their services.

Here are a couple closeups for better detail.

The papers and embellishment stickers are by Bella Blvd, the All American line.

The cute little pinwheels are by doodlebug designs.

Well, that's it for today.  Thanks so much for stopping by!  

Happy scrapping to you!

Tracy xo