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Wow!  Already one week down in December!  Where has the rest of the year gone?  It sure feels like it's been the slowest one ever but then again it's moving forward so quickly?  Ok, does that even make sense?

With today being the 7th, that means a new challenge is posted for you to tackle at Challenge YOUrself.  This month is ANYTHING GOES.  It doesn't get any better than that!  Here's my inspiration to share.

Home is where the heart is right?  I'm all about this.  I just love when they all come home.  They all have such busy lives so it just doesn't happen often enough anymore.  This is an older photo of our clan that I stumbled across and it's one of my favorites so why not scrap it.

I used a variety of goodies from my stash for this one.  I love how it all came together.  It's perfect for this Anything Goes challenge!

That's it for today.  I do hope that I've inspired you enough to join in with us this month at Challenge YOUrself.  It's the best challenge ever... ANYTHING GOES!!  I'm really looking forward to your creations.  Now go get to it!

Thank you for stopping by.

Happy Scrapping!

Tracy

Favorite Tradition

Happy November!

Today we've got a new challenge up at Challenge YOUrself.  It's time to get inspired by our "Home for the Holidays" mood board.  You can choose any holiday and I decided to go with a Christmas theme.

And here is the mood board to follow.

What inspires you about this mood board?  For me it is the title "Home for the Holidays" The Christmas holiday is what always brings our tribe home.  A day, in particular, our family Christmas photo day is a must.  It's the absolute best day.  So much family fun!!

For this layout I used Cozy Christmas by My Mind's Eye.  It's an older collection but such a classic and one of my favorites.  I just love the classic Christmas colors with that touch of teal.  

Now it's your turn!  Go take another look at our mood board and get creative.  Maybe go outside the box and choose a non traditional holiday.  I look forward to seeing what you come up with.  

Be sure to share with us at Challenge YOUrself for your chance to win some fun scrappy goodies.  Give us a visit for more inspiration as well.

Thanks so much for stopping by.

Happy Scrapping!

Tracy

Celebrate You

 Hello friends and happy October!

With it being a new month a new challenge is up and waiting for you at Challenge YOUrself.  This month we've got a fall color palette.  You know, those warm earthy colors that we all love.  Fall is not my favorite time of year, however, it is my favorite color.  Here is mine to share...

Another day, another birthday.  I do love to celebrate and I will never outgrow that.  I can always count on my husband to join in on the fun.

For this layout I used a good portion of my stashed product.  I've had those file cards for years and I finally made myself use them.  I'm glad I did because I'm very happy with the turnout.

Now it's your turn.  We all have a ton of fall photos and this is the perfect opportunity to turn them memories into a layout.  Go have some fun with it and be sure to share with us at Challenge YOUrself for your chance to win a fun prize.  Remember to include YOU in a photo, that's a must.

Thanks so much for stopping by.  Now go create!

Happy scrapping!

Tracy

Everyday Bliss

 Hello, hello friends!  

It's a new month so do you know what that means?  A new challenge has been released at Challenge YOUrself and is waiting for you!  This month is about being thankful.  What are you thankful for?  Me, you ask?  COFFEE!!

Mmm... that first sip of coffee in the morning is so good for my soul!  I actually can't get to the coffee pot fast enough when waking up. I know all of you coffee lovers can relate.

For this layout I used a variety of stashed product.  Paper strip tabs, fussy cut flowers, tags, frame, wood title, sticker alpha and misc embellies.  I've got an over abundance of stash that needs used up.  

Now it's your turn!  Make some time to get scrappy with us and be sure to share at Challenge YOUrself for your chance to win a fun prize.  Oh, and remember to include YOU in a photo... that's a must!

Thanks so much for stopping by!  I look forward to seeing your creations.

Happy scrapping!

Tracy

WKND Vacation

Hello friends!  Happy August to you!

Today we are kicking off the new month with a fun challenge at Challenge YOUrself.  It's all about going on vacation.  Who doesn't love to vacation?  We've all got tons of vacay pictures to show off, right?  I know I sure do and here is my take to get you started!

Every year my brothers and I go on a sibling vacation.  In particular, the year 2017 was so fun!  We all enjoyed a long weekend in Key West.  My journaling couldn't have summed it up any better... "full of sun, fun, love, laughter and lots of adventure!"

Now it's your turn to turn some of your vacation photos into a layout.  You'll have some great flashback memories as you're scrolling through your pics too.  

Be sure to share with us at Challenge YOUrself for your chance to win a great prize and remember to include YOU in a photo... that's a must!

Thanks so much for stopping by!  I look forward to seeing your creations.

Happy scrapping!

Tracy

Live in the Moment

Hello and happy Tuesday to you!

It's a new month so that means we have a new challenge to share at Challenge YOUrself.  This month we have a sketch to follow from Page Drafts.  

I absolutely love following sketches.  It take a lot of the work away and with this one there are a ton of possibilities!  Here is my take for some inspiration...

This is my oldest granddaughter and she is the most adventurous girl ever!!  I just love that about her.  She will try anything.  Every year before school starts we have a "Grammie and Molly day".  This one was spent in Chicago with a full day of sheer fun!!

For this layout I used a mixture of summery papers and embellishments.  Perfect for our summer sunny day in Chicago.

Now it's your turn.  Get creative and use this sketch anyway you choose.  Like I said, so many possibilities with this one!  Check out Challenge YOUrself for full challenge rules and for lots of inspiration.  Oh, and be sure to include YOU in a photo.  That's a must to qualify for a fun prize.

I'm looking forward to seeing your creations!  Thanks so much for stopping by.

Happy scrapping!

Tracy

Dream Big

Hello and happy June to you!

Today I'm sharing my current layout for Challenge YOUrself.  

This months theme is Summer Dream and here is my take...

This little guy is our newest grandson, born in August 2019.  I just cant get enough of him.  I love this age when they let you snuggle them and I could seriously do this all day, everyday!

I went in a different direction with this one.  Leaning more into the dream side as opposed to the summer side.  However, my grandson was born in the summer so it all balances out, right?  That's what I love about challenges, the possibilities are endless.  It's all in the eye of the beholder on your take.

Now it's your turn.  Go get creative and have some fun with it!  And remember to include YOU in a photo to qualify for a fun prize.  Check out Challenge YOUrself for full challenge details and for tons of inspiration.

Thanks so much for stopping by!  I'm looking forward to seeing what you create.

Happy Scrapping.
Tracy

Love You More

Hello friends!
Happy May to you.  I hope you are all still coping and staying healthy.  Hang in there!  I think an end is in sight for normalcy.

With Mother's Day just around the corner we've got the perfect challenge this month at Challenge YOUrself.  It's all about MOM!  Interpret this any way you like just make sure to include you into the photo.

Here's my take...

These two happy faces are my babies!  I am so proud to be their Mom and I love showing them off any chance I get.  The title "Love you more" is what we share with each other.  We have for years. It's just our quote.

Do you have a quote shared between you and your children?  If so, create a layout and share it with us.  With that being said... early Happy Mothers Day to all you Moms out there!

I hope you find time to join in with us at Challenge YOUrself this month.  Show off them Moms, they deserve it!  Stop by for tons of inspiration and for complete challenge details too.  Thanks for stopping by!

Happy scrapping!
Tracy

Vacay!

Hello friends and happy April to you!
I do hope that you are all staying safe, snug and healthy in these unpredictable times. Hang in there!

Today I'm sharing my layout for Challenge YOUrself.  This month's challenge is scrapping a black and white photo and please remember to include YOU in the photo as well.  I just love working with a black and white photos, it makes designing your page much easier and fun too.

Here is my take...

Ahh, just looking at this layout makes me happy!  Please take me back there!  I'm so ready for warmer weather to stay.  I always look forward to our annual sibling vacations.  Unfortunately, this year it did not happen due to the circumstances.

For this layout I used scrap papers and misc items from my stash.  I'm really trying to use it up.  I'm very pleased with my turnout.  Again, I love working with black and white photos because pretty much anything goes.

Now it's your turn!  Make some time to get your scappy on with this fun challenge.  Be sure to share it with us at Challenge YOUrself for your chance to win a fun prize.  Check us out for all the details and for loads of inspiration!

I'm really looking forward to seeing your creative takes and thanks for stopping by!

Happy scrapping!
Tracy

Laugh Love

Hello!  And happy Saturday!

It's a new month so that means a new challenge for you at Challenge YOUrself!  This month is all about polka dots.  Who doesn't love polka dots??  I sure do. They are so fun.

With that being said here is my layout to share...

Polka dots galore!  A polka dot background and all four colored grid papers are polka dots too.  I just love how the colorful grid pops.  Along with the added color of the embellishments.

This is our family crew celebrating family day.  We get together once a month to spend some fun, quality time together.  As our four get older and families keep growing it gets harder and harder to see each other.  I really cherish these family days!

For this layout, it's a mish mosh of product from my stash.  Shame on me, but I can't remember who made the background paper.  The colorful grid papers are from Close To My Heart, the Dotty For You collection.  The chipboard and ephemera embellishments are from Hip Kit Club.  I just love how you can mix different collection and make it all work.

Now it's your turn!  Join in with us and link up by April 4 for your chance at a great prize!  Check out Challenge YOUrself for our challenge rules and for tons of inspiration by the talented design team.

Polka dots are so much fun!  I'm excited to see what you come up with.  Thank you for stopping by!

Happy scrapping!
Tracy

You are my Super Hero

Hello!  Hello!!
It's time for a new challenge at Challenge YOUrself!

This month we are going to create a layout using the song "Hero" by Mariah Carey.  Such a classic, right!?  Give it a listen here for inspiration.

When I listen to this song I think about the hero in my life and my husband instantly comes to mind.  Hands down, he is my hero! My superhero actually! He's my biggest fan and he makes my life complete. Here is my take...

For this layout I used the Brothers collection by Echo Park.  It's an older collection but a goodie and the colors were perfect! I also added some superhero pieces that i had in my stash to complete my theme.

Seeee!  He even has a superhero outfit! Just jump into a phone booth and BOOM!  I had to frame it and top it off with glitter for more highlight.

Now it's your turn. Be sure to share your layout with us for a chance to win a great prize! And give Challenge YOUrself a visit for loads of inspiration.

Get creative!  And be sure to include YOU in the photo!  That's a must.  I'm excited to see what you do with this one.

Happy scrapping!
Tracy

ACCOMPLISH - My OLW for 2020

A big hello to all my crafty friends!
I'm back!!!

Oh. My. Goodness. I've been away for far too long! I fell into a design funk and lost my scrappy mojo.  Has this happened to you?  Well, I'm feeling it again and ready to get started!!

First off... Happy New Year to each and everyone of you! May 2020 be full of love, good health and all things happy.

Secondly, I want to thank Sharon, from Challenge YOUrself, for welcoming me back as a designer on her team!!  This is exactly what I needed to get my mojo back.  This is the perfect way to start off the New Year!

So, with that being said, I want to share with you my first layout of the New Year with the first challenge of the year at Challenge YOUrself.  This month it's all about that One Little Word.  Choose a word to focus on and reflect upon throughout the new year.  Create a layout that celebrates that word and remember to include YOU in the photo.  Here's mine...

My OLW is Accomplish.  Definition: "to complete".
I desperately need this in my life and I'm going to make this the year the year where I complete what I start.  No more pushing unfinished projects aside.  It's time for me to walk my talk!

For this layout I used my October 2019 scrapbook kit from Hip Kit Club.  Some of the small detailing are from my own stash, such as the misting, washi tape and enamel dots.  Here are a couple of closeups to see those little details.

Now it's your turn!  Please join in!  Think about that one word that really talks to you and scrap it.  You'll be surprised at how good it will make you feel. I'm excited to see what you create!

And don't forget to include YOU in the photo.  That's a must!  Be sure to link up by February 5 for your chance to win a great prize.  Stop by Challenge YOUrself for tons of inspiration and for full challenge rules.

Thanks so much for stopping by.  It feels so good to be back!

Happy scrapping,
Tracy :)