Monday, August 27, 2012

I am Awake...Lets Play!

Hello my Scrappy Friends! It's Monday again and that means it's my day to share @ the Crafting Family. Today I did a scrapbook page using a sketch from Sketch ~N~ Scrap & combined it with a color challenge @ Color Me Scrappy , Workout #73 challenge @ Scrap Fit - "I Remember..." & Child's Play Challenges- "Game challenge Hungry Hungry Hippos". I used the colors of the hippos!

Here's my page-




I loved getting to scrap my stash in this one! I used so many elements I've had in my scrap room for some time now! No more craft hoarding for me!

Recipe-
Paper- Studio Calico "HEYDAY collection", Misc. paper scraps
Chipboard- Colorbok
Felt Flowers
Brads
Ric Rac
Bakers Twine
Stitching
Stamp- Autumn Leaves

Here's the sketch-
 I don't see a lot of  sketches using 5x7 photos so I was super excited to see the challenge!!

Sketch ~N~ Scrap


Color Me Scrappy-

Just a Reminder that you still have a few days to enter the sketch challenge @ Crafting Family.

Thanks for stopping by :)
~Kim

Friday, August 24, 2012

Blog Candy Alert!!!

Hello my Scrappy Friends! I just wanted to clue you in on a fabulous prize you could win @ Red Carpet Studio. Are you ready for this you could win a Cuttlebug!!!!! Woot Woot I so would love to win this! I have been so envious of all the embossing I see! 

Red Carpet Studio is giving away a Cuttlebug Machine, sponsored byErica's Craft Room!
For all the details on how you could have a chance to win just hop over to Red Carpet Studio for all the details!!

Good Luck :)
~Kim

Wednesday, August 22, 2012

Thanks Friend..

Hello my Scrappy Friends! I'm so excited to have found a little creative energy this week! I actually have some work done and scheduled!! That's not like me this far in advance! So I decided to join in a few challenges.

Here's my card-


Recipe- 
Paper- Recollections "Mosaic Memories", Card stock
Cricut Cartridge- A Child's Year
Sewing
Glossy Accents
Stamp- Studio G "sentiment", Stampendous! "leaf pattern on frame"
Ink- Studio G

I will be entering this card @

Mojo Monday-   MOJO255 Sketch challenge

E.A.D Designs- Color Challenge #27

DL. ART-  Thankful Thursday "challenge theme Friends"

Glad you stopped by :)
~Kim

Tuesday, August 21, 2012

Brother & Sisters...

Hello my Scrappy Friends! I'm one of the GDT for Crafty Sketches this month and I have a page to share with you using this fabulous sketch. The challenge will be due by midnight at the end of the month.

page maps sketch.bmp

Here's my page, I just saw this was actually posted August 4 and I thought I was told August 28. sorry for the late post. I had it all ready and everything.


I just loved these pages of my kids from back in 2005. My son always has to be goofy! Love it :)

Recipe-
Paper- Recollections "Mosaic Memories" & Best Occasions, plus scraps
Lacelon ribbon
Nylon ribbon
Gems
My Mind's Eye- Title
K Marcella- Butterflies
K & Company- good times sentiment
Pearl Buttons
Chatterbox- Chipboard tag
Twine

Thanks for stopping by!
~Kim

Monday, August 20, 2012

Make A Big WISH!

Hello my Scrappy Friends! It's Monday and you know what that means, it's my day to share @ the Crafting Family. I used a sketch from Freshly Made Sketches for my card.


I just LOVE Me & My Big Ideas and had this stamp of this little boy. So I stamped him on my page and then on some card stock and paper pieces him. I also strategically put ink on his face. 

Isn't he just the cutest!!!

I will be entering this into the sketch challenge @ Freshly Made Sketches sketch #48


Recipe-
Paper- My Mind's Eye "Good Day Sunshine" & "Complete Boy" & "Lush", DCWV, misc. Scraps. Stamp- Me & My Big Ideas & Studio G, Ink- Studio G & Martha Stewart, Sticker- Creative Memories.

One last thing I want to remind you about the sketch challenge we have @ the Crafting Family. You can see my example here and check out the sketch and enter here.

Thanks for stopping by :)
~Kim

Saturday, August 18, 2012

Happy Birthday to You!!

Hello my Scrappy Friends! Here is a card I did for the sketch challenge @ Mojo Monday using Sketch #254. August and September are big Birthday months in our family, so I have a lot of cards to make!


Recipe- Ink & Stamp-  Studio G, Misc. gems, button, ribbon, all paper from scraps! Cricut cartridge- Sweet Treats, Glossy Accents, stitching.

The Sketch- #254

Crafty Blessings!
~Kim

Thursday, August 16, 2012

Make a Splash...


Hello my Scrappy Friends! Time to share a double page layout for Sketches In Thyme. You will have until August 31 to get your entry in!




Recipe-WT- page accents, Card Stock, Cticut Cartridge- 3 Birds On a Parade, Jolee's, Foam tape, misc. die cuts.

Thanks for stopping by :)
~Kim

Wednesday, August 15, 2012

Motherhood...Crafting Family Sketch Challenge!

Hello my Scrappy Friends! We have another sketch challenge @ the Crafting Family and I think this sketch will really entice you to play along!!! We are using a sketch from Page Maps! I was SO EXCITED when I saw this sketch! I just love the little pinwheel and just knew that I wanted to keep that in the design! 






Recipe- Hip & Luxurious Basics By My Minds Eye, Buttons, Cricut Cartridges- A Child's Year, Sweet Treats, Misc- Stickers, Stitching.



I will also be entering this into the challenge @ Scrap Fit challenge #7 Pin Wheel.

I really hope to see lots of entries this month!! You will have until August 31 to get your entry in!! Take a look at the yummy crafty goodies you could win!! 


Crafty Blessings!
~Kim

Monday, August 13, 2012

Crafting Family

Hello my Scrappy Friends! It's Monday and you know that means its my day to share @ the Crafting Family . I have a card to share with you today. I thought I would try the inlaid image method. I really like how my little cowboy fits right into its spot!


Recipe- Paper- Basic Grey "hopscotch passing notes", DCWV "The Green Stack", Cricut Cartridge- A Child's Year, Bingo Stamp-?, Ink- Studio G, String, Machine stitching.

Here's the great sketch!


I will be entering this into the sketch challenge @ Freshly Made & Challenge #32 Around the Farm @ Pause Dream Enjoy Challenges. I think my little cowboy must live on a farm or would love too!!

Thanks for stopping by :)
~Kim

Thursday, August 2, 2012

Hello... Sketches in Thyme #86

Hello my Scrappy Friends! This weeks sketch challenge @ Sketches in Thyme will be combined with a color challenge @ Color Me Scrappy. Make sure your layout combines the sketch AND the color combo***



Recipe- Cricut Cartridge- Sweet Treats & Gyspy Wanderings,  Paper- DCWV- Ultimate Premium Stack & Sassafras, Stitching, Ink- Studio G, Stamps- Studio G & Autumn Leaves, Ribbon, Pearls, Buttons, Bakers Twine.

Here's the color combo-


Aren't these just yummy colors to work with!!

Thanks for stopping by!
~Kim