Molly Mondays - LGS - Dec wk 5

Helloooo crafty friends!  Happy New Year's Eve!

I have here this weeks layout for Lets Get Sketchy!  There is no actual sketch to follow, but there is a challenge.  Which is to scrap a "not so picture perfect" photo.  That one photo you wouldnt normally scrap because its out of focus, bad lighting, uneven, or you cut off the subject.  Whatever the case may be, get that picture and scrap it!  I have so many of them and for some reason I cant seem to delete them.  So this challenge was perfect and I loved completing it!

Here is what I came up with...

This is me with my granddaughter, Molly.  I recently started babysitting a couple days a week since her mom went back to work, with one of those days being Monday.  So now my Mondays are called Molly Mondays.  This picture is "not so picture perfect"  It's our mirrored reflection that I took with my phone.  The lighting is horrible, the color is horrible, it's out of focus and there is some large object in the way.  But I dont care, its the memory that is priceless!  I just couldnt delete it!

Now its your turn.  We all have that "bad" photo!  Get scrappy and get creative!  I cant wait to see what you come up with.

Thanks for stopping by and have a safe and happy New Year!
Tracy xo

Pregnancy mini book "BABY"

Hello friends!  How was your Christmas?  Are things winding down for you yet?  Not so much on my end, but after the New Year I think it will and I'll have more time to scrap!  Actually I love this time of year, so I'll take the chaos while I can!

During this busy time, I finally completed this mini book for my DIL and I wanted to share it.  Mind you, I started it in August!  I always seem to do this... start a project, set it aside and then finish it at the very last minute!  Why do I do this???? 

Anyway, I am happy with how it turned out.  All the photos are taken by me!  It was so much fun trying new poses.  Thank goodness for Pinterest!  Jen was so patient with me and my camera during her pregnancy and so was our son Matt, and I thank them for that.

I dont make many mini books, but with the few that I have completed I make all the pages the same size.  But with this one I made the front and back cover larger, to protect the inner pages.  I wasnt so sure about this, but I really like it!  What do you think?

Front cover...

pages 1 and 2...

pages 3 and 4...

pages 5 and 6...

pages 7 and 8...

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pages 9 and 10...

back cover...

The paper collection I used is Beautiful Moments by Carta Bella and most of my embellies, etc. are misc goodies that I have stashed.  

Thanks for stopping by!  Have a safe and happy New Year!

Tracy xo



Double Vision - LGS - Dec wk 3

Hello Hello!  And happy Monday to you!  How was your weekend?  Mine was great!  I got in some scrappy time and some family time.  It seems to be harder and harder to do anything relaxing with Christmas just around the corner. 

Anyway...  we've got a new sketch at Lets Get Sketchy this week and here it is.  I sure hope you find time to join in with at least one of them this month.

and here is my DT take on it after turning the sketch...

My daughter went through a phase where she was constantly taking pictures of herself.  With this one she was leaning against a mirror and caught her reflection as well.  I just think it looks so cool. 

Thanks so much for stopping by and your comments are much appreciated!
Tracy xo

Love Love Love You - LGS Dec wk 1

G'morning!  G'morning!
Its Monday so that means a new sketch is up at Lets Get Sketchy! and here it is...

 



and here is my DT take on it...

 

Pictured above is the love of my life and I felt this sketch was a perfect way to advertise just that.  There are so many possibilities with this sketch, so be sure to visit Lets Get Sketchy to join in!  A new sketch is added weekly and you have the full month to play along.

 

Thanks for stopping by!

Tracy xo

 

Whoo loves you? LGS - Nov wk4

Hello Hello and Happy belated Turkey Day! 

How was your holiday?  Mine was fabulous!  I hosted Thanksgiving this year and I made my very first turkey.  I was a nervous wreck that it would not turn out, and boyyy was I wrong!  Golden brown on the outside and juicy on the inside - it was picture perfect!  And trust me I got plenty of them to show it off!

Anyway, onto this weeks Lets Get Sketchy sketch.  Its a fun one!  I'm such a sucker for owls.  Here is the sketch...

 

and here is my DT take on it...

 

 

 

This is our granddaughter and its been such a joy since she entered our lives in July.  I just love her to pieces!

 

Thanks so much for stopping by.  Enjoy your Monday!

Tracy xo

 





READY - LGS Nov wk3

G'morning scrappy friends!

I had such a fabulous weekend!  Family time, scrappy time and great weather!  It was as close to perfect for me.  How was your weekend?

I have here today this weeks sketch from Lets Get Sketchy...

 

and here is my DT take on it...

 

 

This is Jen, my DIL and she is READY to burst!  On this day she was told they are inducing labor and to arrive at the hospital at 7pm.  Of course, I had to get that one last shot for scrapbooking purposes and memories too *hehe* 

 

Be sure to join in on Lets Get Sketchy weekly sketches for your chance to win some goodies!  Its a great site for inspiration :)  

 

Thanks so much for stopping by.  Please leave your thoughts and become a follower!  I love the feedback and company :)

 

Tracy xo 

 



 

He still calls her Sissy - LGS - Nov wk1

Good morning!  Happy Monday to you!

I have here my DT layout from Lets Get Sketchy for this week...

These are my adult children and can you believe he still calls her "Sissy"  I find it special that he still does this and I love hearing it!

I like how my layout turned out!  The flower is ribbon just shaped and stapled together with an embellishment in the center, to hide the staples, and the leftover tail is twisted and secured down.  So easy and so darn cute!

This is LGS Nov week 1 sketch to follow...

I hope you find time to participate with this months sketches at Lets Get Sketchy!  Remember, you have the full month to complete the weekly sketches and to be eligible for the monthly prize... AND also, starting this month you can apply for becoming a guest designer!  How fun is that!!  All you have to do is add "GDT" next to your name when uploading your layout and at the end of the month a random drawing will take place to all layouts interested.

Thanks so much for stopping by!

Tracy xo