LM 615 - Out of your comfort zone

This month at Lasting Memories, we are going out of our comfort zones.  This week, we are using colors we don't like or rarely scrap with.

I chose orange, since it is not my favorite.  I decided to create a Halloween layout and I found these adorable photos of my cats, Oliver (left) and Rosie (right).  

Supplies:

I've had this paper in my stash for years (I don't know the maker - sorry!)

Embellishments by Jolees and Crate Paper

April Stick it Down

  Here's this month's sketch at Stick it Down, designed by yours truly.

I created a layout using photos from my friend's annual Halloween/birthday costume party.  I've been going for years and it's always so much fun.  Even though it was a little different for 2020, we still had a blast.  

Supplies:

Patterned paper by October Afternoon Witch Hazel Collection

Patterned Paper by Martha Stewart

Patterned Paper by Studio Calico

3D Embellishments by Jolees

Embellishments by October Afternoon

Letter stickers by October Afternoon

Enamel dots by Echo Park

LM 521 - Hello Fall - Monsters

 This week at Lasting Memories, our challenge is to feature monsters on your layout. I created this layout with photos of my favorite monster - my nephew last Halloween. He was one and a half.

Supplies:

Patterned papers and stickers by Simple Stories Simple Vintage Halloween Collection
All glitter embellishments by Thickers (Spooky)

LM 520 - Hello Fall - Pumpkin Spice

 This week at Lasting Memories, our challenge is to use a pumpkin in your layout.  I used photos from carving pumpkins to create this layout.  Every year, my husband and I have a contest with our friends for the best jack-o' lantern.  

Supplies:

Stickers by Jolees

Letters by Thickers

Papers by Carta Bella

LM 519 - Hello Fall - Full Moon

 This week at Lasting Memories, we are creating layouts with a moon.  I used a photo from Salem.  There's a status of Bewitched and it seemed like the perfect photo for a layout with a huge moon.  

Supplies:

Cardstock by CTMH

Enamel stars by CTMH

Cricut to cut the moon

Thickers Letters

Embellishments by October Afternoon

LM 511 - Special Events - Back to School, Halloween or Thanksgiving

This month at Lasting Memories, we are creating layouts about special events.  This week, we are creating layouts for Back to School, Halloween or Thanksgiving.  

I created a layout with photos from the 

Supplies:

Papers by October Afternoon

Cat by Martha Stewart

Witch sticker by CTMH

Cricut Machine to cut custom headline and witch hats

Enamel dots by Echo Park

Calvinball Day 21 - Happy Halloween

I created a layout for Calvinball using photos from a Halloween Party I attended in October.  I decided to dress as a Dia de los Muertos doll.  I loved how my makeup turned out!

Supplies:

Cut File by Paige Evans

Patterned Paper by Martha Stewart

Happy Halloween letters by Jolees

Chipboard and stickers by Simple Stories

LM 487 - Techniques - Mix and Match Patterned Papers

This month at Lasting Memories, we are focusing on techniques.  This week, our challenge is to mix and match patterned papers on your layout. 

I decided to scrapbook a photo from our annual pumpkin carving contest with our friends.  We each carve a pumpkin and we post pictures to facebook to get our friends to vote for the best pumpkin. 

I used 12 different patterned papers for this layout! 

Supplies:
Patterned Papers by October Afternoon Witch Hazel Collection
Orange Letter Stickers by October Afternoon
Jack o' lantern stickers by Jolees

November Stick it Down

Here's the November sketch for Stick it Down:

I decided to create a layout with photo from a Halloween party I attended a couple weeks ago.  My husband went as a blind referee and I went as Khaleesi from Game of Thrones. 

 Supplies:
All papers and embellishments by Simple Stories