LM 427 - This and That - Patterned Paper

This month at Lasting Memories, our theme is This and That.  This week, our challenge is to use at least 3 patterned papers.

I decided to create a layout with photos from my friend's son's first birthday party.  It had a circus theme, so this paper worked perfectly.  

This was the invitation that my friend made.  (All the info is on the back). Isn't it super cute?  

Supplies:

All paper and embellishments from Fancy Pants Everyday Circus Collection

LM 426 - Holiday Traditions - My Favorite Things

This month at Lasting Memories, our theme is Holiday Traditions.  This week, we are creating layouts about our favorite things. 

I have collected Precious Moments for years.  I received my first when I was a child.  (I think I received my first from my grandmother on my first communion).  I have an extensive collection of Christmas Precious Moments, including ornaments from 2002 to present, a nativity set and various large figures.  This prompt was a great way to scrap a page about them.

Supplies:
All papers, chipboard and puffy stickers by Crate Paper Snow and Cocoa Collection
Pink and Teal Stickers by Amy Tangerine
Kraft stickers by October Afternoon

LM 425 - Holiday Traditions - Wreaths

This month at Lasting Memories, our theme is Holiday Traditions.  This week, our focus is on wreaths.  I also used the sketch I designed for December's single page at Stick it Down.

I chose some photos from last Christmas.  We were opening presents with my father in law and brothers in law.

Supplies:

All paper, embellishments and stickers by Crate Paper Merry Days Collection

Cricut Anna Griffin Christmas Cartridge

Guest DT at For the Love of Pretty Paper

I was asked to be a guest designer at For the Love of Pretty Paper, which is a Facebook Group for scrapbooking.  Throughout November and December, there's tons of Scrappy Winter Olympics challenges.  

Today's challenge is to use fussy cutting.  I pulled out an old October Afternoon collection and I fussy cut several birds and branches.  

Every year, my high school alma mater holds a Christmas fruit sale.  I used to work it when I was in high school and my favorite teacher still runs it.  He and I got a photo together last year.  

Supplies:

Papers by October Afternoon

Green letter stickers by Pinkfresh Studio

Red letter stickers by October Afternoon

Fruit Stickers by Creative Memories

Heidi Swapp Color Shine in Black

Black Fine Point Sharpie


I am entering this layout into the challenge at CSI: Color, Stories, Inspiration.  Here's the items from their list that I used: color scheme, dots, plaid, Christmas/holiday elements, numbers, animals, snowflakes/winter elements.

December Stick it Down

Here's this month's sketch at Stick it Down.  It was designed by yours truly.  I wanted to create a sketch that had room for lots of holiday photos, and I loved the idea of using the look of a gift wrap bow.

I wanted to create a layout with photos from last Christmas.  I included a photo of each of my family members opening presents, plus my brother's sweet dog Millie.  Sadly she passed away recently, so this was her last Christmas.

 Supplies:
All papers, stickers and ephemera by Photoplay Paper Winter Meadow Collection
Black Sharpie Fine Point
Thickers Gold Glitter Letters

I am entering this layout into this month's challenge at CSI: Color, Stories, Inspiration.  I used these items from their list: dots, plaid, Christmas/holiday elements, numbers, animal, snowflake/winter elements, hearts, garland/banner, create your design using a grid, bows.

LM 424 - Holiday Traditions - Old Time Photo

This month at Lasting Memories, our theme is Christmas traditions.  This week, we are featuring old time photos from when we were kids!

I have been wanting to scrapbook my childhood for a while.  I have tons of photos set aside for this project and I am glad to get around to doing a layout for the album.

I love this photo from Christmas 1992, when I was 9 years old.  I was really into American Girl dolls that year, as evidence by the two in my arms, lol. 

I decided to use an old Christmas collection that I've had for YEARS!  So glad to use some of my stash!

Supplies:
All papers and embellishments by Brenda Walton for K&Co
Red Letters by Me & My Big Ideas
Green Letters by Me & My Big Ideas