July 24 Hour Challenge

Over at Scrappin-n-Chattin, every month there is a 24 Hour Challenge. All participates list 3 collections that they have and 3 sketches are provided. The hostess partners us up and we have to choose which collection and sketch our partner will use. Then they have 24 hours to complete a layout and get it posted into the designated album. This month I had to use this awesome sketch designed by Julie Bonner and the Little Man collection from the Quite Contrary Line by My Minds Eye

This is what I came up with

I've also added an owl from Create A Criter Cricut Cartridge (love that lil guy!)

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Just Beachy

I sure have been getting alot done lately. I have to give credit for that to the gals over at Scrappin-n-Chattin, they are some of the most inspirational bunch I have ran across in a long time. I have always considered myself a SLOW scrapper, being so undecisive of placement of everything. Here lately, I have just been using the "oh just glue it down method" and low and behold...it works! LOL I am getting so much more done that way and I actually like how the layouts turn out! who would of thought!

So I am pleased to show you another layout I have completed for Practical Scrappers Monthly Challenge. This months theme was "Just Beachy" using something you would take or find at the beach. You all know how much we LOVE the beach! I have hundreds of photos taken at the beach, and this gave me the opportunity to use some more of them.

I used a sand dollar that we actually found on the beach. These pictures were taken on South Padre Island just a week after a hurricaine hit the area. It was a bit dreary the week we were there, but we still had an awesome time.

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Color Splash!

Challenge #40 over at The Play Date Cafe this week is Color Splash. The requirements are to use black and white with a splash of green. You can make any type of project you'd like, as long as it is in the guidelines of the colors.

I don't know about you, but I LOVE the look of black and white with a splash of color. I think it looks so elegant. Here is a card I have created.

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Embossing On Mini Albums

This weeks challenge over at The Cuttlebug Spot is to use embossing on a mini album. I don't usually make mini albums, I'm a layout type of gal. However, I just learned that my new grandbaby that is due December 1st is a girl! So I thought this would be the perfect time to make a mini girly album. And when there's a chance at winning some goodies, that makes it all the better. This weeks prize is $50 for Simon Says Stamp! 50 BUCKS!!! whewww whooooo

ok...now on to my creation.

for a larger view, click the photo

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AWESOME Giveaway!

OMG! I just ran across this blog with the most awesomest blog candy. Just look at what all she is offering. Over $200 in crafty goodness!

Cricut Cartridge: Accent Essentials
Spellbinders nestabilities - Classic Ovals Large
Cuttlebug embossing folder - chandelier
CTMH stamp set- Precious Alphabet
Belles n Whistles Stamp - A Child's Prayer
Clear Art Stamps - Bouquet of Joy
Copic Sketch - YG41
Beary Scrap Tear Bear Teddy bear template and Mulberry paper
Assorted Papers from My Mind's Eye - Laundry Line
Beary Scrap Mulberry Roses
Assortment of ribbons from Really Reasonable Ribbon
Sweet Tooth Epoxy stickers
CTMH distressing tool
Crystal stickles
$10 gift certificate to Karen's Doodles

Now I bet you wanna know where to go for your chance to win all this goodnes...huh? I guess I can share that with you. Head over to Beadz to learn what you have to do.

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The Scrap Room

Week #30 challenge over at The Scrap Room is red, white and blue.
This week's prize features a HUGE kit of goodies from Crate Paper's Lemongrass line. You'll get the complete Lemongrass collection kit with loads of patterned paper and die-cuts, and you'll get the coordinating rub-ons, glitter die-cuts, alphabet stickers and glitter borders.

Now, I knew I wanted a chance to win that! And I could be SO greedy and tell you not to go play along....but...I just can't bring myself to say that. So go get busy!!! LOL

I got busy and this is what I came up with.

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Another Sketch Challenge

I have completed another sketch challenge. This one for My Sketch World. The criteria was to use red, white and blue, and of course, to use the sketch they provided. I used some of the Old Glory collection by We R Memory Keepers that I had won over at Scrappin-n-Chattin.

Here is the sketch we were to use

Here is my take on the sketch

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2 for 1

I LOVE when I get 2 for 1. With the following layout, it covers two challenges. One being the sketch challenge over at Sweet Peach Crop Shop. This sketch was so fun to do, I had never done a layout with banners before. I LOVE how it turned out. The other challenge is for the Pose layout challenge for the SC10 over at Scrappin-n-Chattin yahoo group.

Papers are by

We R Memory Keepers White Out Explore Collection

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Goodies Have Arrived!

My goodies have arrived for being the winner of the monthly SC10 at Scrappin-n-Chattin. Let me just say....I am soooo friggin' excited about what was chosen for me.

oliver collection -whewwww whoooo
grease monkey papers by Bo Bunny-yeee hawwww
old glory papers by We Are Memory Keepers-awwweeesssome
old glory embossed stickers-too cute!!!
rub-ons by Kaiser and Rusty Pickle-i LOVE rub ons!
woolies by Basic Grey-fantastic!
buttons by Bo Bunny-buttons..buttons...who's got buttons? i do...i do!
small details by Basic Grey-i've never seen these, they are totally cute!
2 way glue by Zig- a MUST have!

and...a free bottle of glimmer mist by Tattered Angels.

Now, what do I play with first????

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Scrappin-n-Chattin Challenges

I have made a few of the challenges for July so far. Each month Scrappin-n-Chattin has a monthly list of 10 layout challenges, also, card challenges, as everyone doesn't do layouts. This group really motivates me! Here are few I have completed so far.

Black and White Cards with a punch of color

Rock-N-Roll
Fun Place
Close Up

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I WON!

At Scrappin-n-Chattin, there are lots of fun challenges and games. One of the challenges is the SC10. How this works, members donate three to five dollars. However, you DO NOT, have to donate to play. There are 10 seperate challenges to complete by the end of the month. Only 10! For each challenge you complete, you get a chance in the drawing. You can also get in the drawing by making cards following certain prompts.

Then at the end of the month, everyones names go into the pot, but only one name can come out. And guess who's name came out of that pot for the month of June....that's right....MINE! Talk about excited! There was $56 in the donation pot...whewww whoooo!

Now it's time to await the arrival of my scrappy goodies that Abby will pick out for me. Of course, everyone provides a wish list so she can shop for items you want. I CAN'T WAIT!!!!

here is one of the 10 that I have created

Want to join in on the fun? Come join us at Scrappin-n-Chattin, it is FULL of very talented chatty, inspirational gals.

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