Just Us Moments

 Hello and happy December!

Omgoodness!!  Where has the year gone?  So much to do yet before Christmas.  It's always so hectic during these last few weeks of the year, but I wouldn't want it any other way!

With the new month upon us a new challenge has been posted at Challenge YOUrself, just waiting for you.  

Dig out those b&w photos and get to scrapping!

Here is my inspiration for you...

Me and my love out doing what we do best.  Our home away from home at the lake.  I just love these moments.  This is life to me.  Love our alone time together!

For this layout I dabbled into a couple of my older Hip Kit Club scrapbook kits, using up some stash.  This design is out of my comfort zone but I do love how it turned out.  The b&w photo really tops it off.

Now it's your turn.  Time to get creative with those b&w photos and remember to include you in a photo.  That is a must to qualify for a chance to win some goodies.

Be sure to check out Challenge YOUrself for more details and to look at more inspiration from our talented design team.  

Always a big thank you for stopping by.  I truly apprieate your support!

Happy Scrapping,

~Tracy

Happy Little Moments

 Happy November and happy reveal day at Challenge YOUrself.

This month we want you to create a layout using your own  handwritten journaling.  It can be simple with only a few lines or go bigger with paragraphs.  I typically journal on most of my layouts so this one was an easy challenge for me, but I decided to go big with lots of journaling.

This trip, with this girl, was just amazing!!  One that I will never forget for so many reasons.  

This photo, I love it!  It nails our friendship!

Once I started journaling I almost ran out of room.  Ha!!  That sure doesn't happen very often. 

I could have went on and on.

For this layout I used very little to complete it.  One background paper and a package of ephemera.  Both from Hip Kit Club.  It came together quit easy and I'm loving the turn out.  I love those easy layouts.

 Now it's your turn.  Scrap that photo that tells a story and journal your heart out.  Be sure to include you in a photo and share with us at Challenge YOUrself for a chance to win a fun prize.

 Always a big thank your for stopping by!

Happy Scrapping

~Tracy

Boo

 Happy October!!

I can not believe how fast the fall came upon us.  I'm not happy about it either.  This girl is a summer girl, all the way!

Okay, now it's time to reveal our new challenge at Challenge YOUrself.  This month we've got a sketch for you to follow, created by Page Maps.  I love following sketches and having that base to go off of.  Here is my inspiration for you...

Grands make life grand!  Wouldn't you agree?  They are so fun and they absolutely love Halloween, and so does Grammie and Grandpa.  

For this layout I used a Halloween collection by Simple Stories along with some misc. product as well.  I still trying to bash my stash.  I absolutely love how it turned out!!

Now it's your turn!  It's a great sketch with so many possibilities.  Is your head spinning with creative ideas?  I sure hope so!  Be sure to share with us at Challenge YOUrself for your chance to win a fun prize!  Also, stop by to check out all the design team inspiration as well.  

Thank you so much for stopping by!  I appreciate your support!  Now go have fun with it.  I look forward to seeing your layout.

Happy scrapping!

Tracy

Love My Sunday Fundays

 Happy September my friends!

I am so sad to see the summer coming to an end.  I am not ready to put away my shorts but, I will say, I'm ready to get out my fashion boots.  I love my boots!

With it being the beginning of a new month that means we have a new challenge up at Challenge YOUrself.  This one is all about celebrating!  Show us how you celebrate a good time.

Here is mine for inspiration...

Me and my girls out celebrating Sunday Funday.  I can always count on a good time with this group.  We try to do this once a month.  These kinds of days keep me sane.  Girl time is so good for my soul.

For this layout I used an older Hip Kit Club kit of mine.  I cannot pinpoint the exact one used.  It's probably a mixture of more than one kit actually.  I'm in the process of trying to use up all of my older stash.

I'm just loving the colorful paper and flower clusters against my black & white photo.  Topped off with the black title.  I love how it turned out!!

Now it's your turn!  We all have celebrations to share.  Go get creative and make it into a layout.  

Be sure to share with us at Challenge YOUrself for your chance to win some goodies.  Also, be sure to include YOU in a photo as well.  I'm looking forward to seeing your creation.

Thanks so much for stopping by.

Happy Scrapping!

Tracy  

Never Forget This

 Happy August!

Oh my goodness, where is the summer going?  It needs to slow down because I am not ready for the cooler months.

This month at Challenge YOUrself our challenge is about tough times.  How do you handle them?  This really gives you the opportunity to think about it and dig deep.  Here is mine to inspire you.

Losing my mom unexpectedly was the hardest thing I have ever encountered.  It's been years but it's something you never get over, you just learn to live with it.  

For this layout I used bits and pieces of my stash.  I've had this diecut background piece forever.  With it being flowers it was the perfect match.  I really love how it all came together.

Now it's your turn!  Go get creative and be sure to share with us at Challenge YOUrself for a chance to win some goodies.  Also, be sure to include YOU in a photo. 

Thank you so much for stopping by!

Happy scrapping.

Tracy 

All Together

 Hello Friends and happy belated July!

Yep, I'm a bit late but still wanted to share.

It's a new month meaning we have a new challenge for you at Challenge YOUrself. This one is all about family.  We want you create a layout about your family.  Here is mine for inspiration.

Mother's Day!  I absolutely love it and this is why!

For this layout I used my Hip Kit scrapbook kit.  The colors, prints and accents were a perfect fit.  

Now it's your turn.  We all have family to show off.  Go get creative and be sure to share with us at Challenge YOUrself.  And don't forget to include YOU in a photo.

Thank so much for stopping by!

Happy scrapping.

Tracy

Hello Summer

 Hello friends and happy June!

A new month means a new challenge is posted at Challenge YOUrself.  This month we've got a beautiful mood board for you.  It's just full of so many possibilities!!

The colors, the water and the summertime vibe is what caught my attention!  Here is my inspiration...

Me and my honey doing what we love!  Boating the day away as we soak up that sunshine.  
This, to us, is living the good life.

I'm still bashing my stash so for this layout I used one of my older Hip Kit Club scrapbook kits.  The colors and theme matched the mood board perfectly.  I did some fussy cutting, which I love to do, with the flowers.  It came together so fast and I love the turnout!

Now it's your turn!  Study our mood board and get to creating!  
Like I said, so many endless possibilities with this one.  

I look forward to seeing what you come up with.  Be sure to share with us at Challenge YOUrself for your chance at winning some fun goodies.  And remember to include YOU in a photo.  That's a must!

Thank you so much for stopping by.

Happy Scrapping,

Tracy

Living The Sweet Life

 Hello friends and hello to the new month of  May!

Today I am sharing my take on our new challenge just released at Challenge YOUrself.  This month we'd like you to create a layout about something you love.  Examples being... family, pets, job, hobby, a favorite food or even a pair of shoes.  The possibilities are endless!

I've got many loves. Ha! However, frozen yogurt is pretty high up there.

To me froyo is life!  I'm eating it every chance I get.  Topped off with friends and laughter.  I'd say that's the perfect combination!

For this layout I used one of my older monthly kits from Hip Kit Club.  Not very often do I use blue as my primary focus but this combo was perfect!  My pics really pop and it blends so well together.

Now it's your turn!  We all have many loves, now let's turn one of those into a layout.  Remember to include you in a photo and be sure to share with us at Challenge YOUrself for a chance to win some fun goodies!

Thank you so much for stopping by!

Happy scrapping!

Tracy

My Always

 Hello friends and happy April!

With a new month upon us it's time to share our latest challenge at Challenge YOUrself.  This month marks our 100th challenge!  How cool is that?  So we're celebrating with stars!  Show us all the stars.  Go dig out all that you have and start creating.  Here is mine for inspiration...

Aww, I love this picture of my husband and I.  He is an amazing man and he truly is my always <3

This layout was created with all scraps and stash.  It's pretty clean and simple but I love how it turned out!  The picture is my focal point and it just pops off the page.  The little touches of the doodling around the edges and some of the stars gives it life and then the journeling, that's always important to fit in.

Now it's your turn!  The possibilities are endless and who doesn't have a variety of stars in their stash?  Don't forget to include YOU in a photo and be sure to share with us at Challenge YOUrself for a chance to win some fun goodies.  Check us out and see tons of inspiration too.

Thank you for stopping by!

Happy Scrapping

Tracy 

Rex & Pearl

Hello and Happy March!

I just love that it's March.  I know it's still cold and snowy but just knowing spring is right around the corner makes me so happy. I'm not a winter girl.

Now let's get to the new challenge of the month over at Challenge YOUrself.  We've got a pet theme this time.  We want you to create a layout about a pet or animal.

Here is my inspiration...

Yes, I'm that crazy catlady!  I just think cats are the cutest animals on this planet.  Here I am showing off my two beauties.  Rex is the old man, he is 16 years and is my snuggler.  Pearl is the little princess, she is 6 years and is my shadow.  They are both very spoiled and I wouldn't have it any other way!

For this layout I used the Whiskers collection by PhotoPlay and I added misc washy tape and alphas to make it all come together.  I'm happy with the turnout.

Now it's your turn!  Show us your pets and tell us why you love them so much.  Be sure to share with us at Challenge YOUrself for your chance to win a prize and to see more inspiration.  Remember to include YOU in a photo!

Thank you so much for stopping by!

Happy Scrapping.

Tracy

Just Be You

 Hello, hello friends and Happy February to you!

With a new month upon us that means a new challenge is posted at Challenge YOUrself just waiting for your participation.  This month we are working with a color palette.  These colors just make me smile.  So pretty and refreshing!  Perfect for our gloomy February weather.

Here is my take for inspiration.

I love this selfie photo of myself showing off my muscles.  I've worked hard for them and I'm proud of them!  And now I'm addicted!

As you know, I've been using old product to use up my stash most of 2021 and I'm going to continue to the same for 2022.  So with that being said the product/papers used for this layout is all stash.  

I got out my circle punches and punched out a variety of sizes and prints, laying them out in a waterfall effect.  This is a good way to use up those paper scraps.  Added a few misc matching embellishments and some handwritten journaling to make this all come together.  I absolutely love my outcome!

Now it's your turn!  Color palettes are so fun and these colors are very popular so you should have tons of options to choose from.  Go get creative!  Be sure to share with us at Challenge YOUrself for your chance at winning a fun prize and to see lots of inspiration.  However, be sure to include YOU in a photo, that is a must!

Thank you so much for stopping by!

Happy Scrapping

Tracy

Hustle Chicago

 Happy New Year friends!

Another year down.  Out with the old and in with the new.  Right? 

I'm so ready to start a new year.  

For the start of a new month we've got a new challenge for you to tackle at Challenge YOUrself.  This one is about teamwork, about working together.

Here is mine to inspire you...

Hustle Chicago.  I climbed 94 floors towards a future free of lung cancer.  This event really means a lot to me.  It's pretty near and dear to my heart.  I was so proud of myself!  It was such an amazing and gratifying feeling to accomplish!

I used the The Wandering Planners papers and ephemera from the 2018 Chicago collection.  I knew it would come in handy someday.  It's a perfect match.  I also lifted a picture of the John Hancock building from the internet for the vocal point.  I'm very happy with my outcome!

What is something you have done as a team?  We want to know!  Go get creative and put it into a layout.  Be sure to share with us at Challenge YOUrself for your chance to win a prize and to see lots more inspiration.

Thanks so much for stopping by!

Happy scrapping

Tracy