ISBG: Backyard Boy

Hello there! It's new kit time at International Scrapbook Garden!!!!! The new toolshed kit is called Winter Adventures.

It very much has a blue jeans theme going on mixed with lots of shades of blues for winter layouts too.

For my first project I went with the "all boy in his jeans" layout. I wanted to make sure I used three specific items on this layout . . . the title, the square mat and the mica flakes. I did very little "mixed media" because I felt that with this paper it didn't need much.

The layout is of my son, on his 5th birthday. Daddy made a zipline across our huge yard and since most of the children were small, they all played on it during most of the party. Definitely a huge hit and my son still talks about that zipline and his birthday party to this day (he's now 11).

The title comes in the chipboard extras kit. I heat embossed with my

own colors using Lindy's embossing powders using Morning Glory Azure

and Desert Moon Copper Teal. I did use a very light touch of white Acrylic

paint on the stencil provided in the main kit.

The bark and journal board can be found in the embellishment

bonus kit. The mica flakes are in the mixed media bonus kit.

Blue jeans calls for stitching!! I purposely changed settings

on my machine to get that "messed up" look. The square

border is from the Silhouette Online store.

Supplies:

ISBG: Toolshed Winter Adventures Main kit

ISBG: Toolshed Winter Adventures Mixed Media kit

ISBG: Toolshed Winter Adventures Bonus Chipboard kit

ISBG: Toolshed Winter Adventures Embellishment Bonus kit

My supplies:

Lindy's Stamp Gang Embossing powders:

--Desert Moon Copper Teal

--Morning Glory Azure

White Acrylic Paint

Sewing Machine (dark blue thread)

Silhouette Cameo

GDT ScrapTheBoys: Jingle Bells

Hello there! Today I'm excited to share with you that I am guest

designing for ScrapTheBoys this month.

This photo is this month's theme and inspiration.

I decided that the "tree" was my inspiration, rather than

the colors. Maybe because I really wanted to work with this 

paper line, which has a lot of pink? Who knows, right?

I know you are thinking... "pink and boys" don't mix. At one point

I would have agreed with you. But I don't know, this layout just works

for me. It's my 7 year old son kissing his daddy on the nose.

It's a sweet, cuddly and soft moment. Shhh . . . don't tell my kid.

I really wanted to work with the large cut file of trees from Silhouette's

Online store as well. I had this "whole vision" thing going on and I was not to be 

derailed by the "pink"!

I used a wide range of products on this layout. The papers are from Studio
Calico's - 'Magical' line. Everything else is from "here and there".

My sister got me those Scrabble block letters. Aren't they awesome?!

Everything here is from random things in my stash. I have a three large
boxes in my craft room dedicated to Christmas stuff.

THANKS FOR STOPPING BY TODAY!

Supplies:

Paper:

--Studio Calico - Magical

Santa Sticker - Echo Park "dear Santa"

Twine

Block letters from . . . ?

Poinsettias, candy cane and buttons from Hobby Lobby

Studio Challenges: Fall

Today is new challenge day at Studio Challenges. 

The challenge is - make your own background. It can be die cuts

or mixed media, or some variation.

Die cuts for the win!

File found at the Silhouette Online store.

Machine stitching of course

AC cardstock behind flower and leaves. Some little flowers from
my stash for extra dimension.

Using pop dots, I clustered stickers from the Carta Bella line.

THANKS FOR STOPPING BY TODAY!

Supplies:

--Paper:

--Carta Bella - Autumn paper and stickers

--Simple Stories - SN@P Basics

--AC Cardstock (behind flower and leaves)

Wooden embellishments

Machine Stitching

Prima Botanical mix flowers

Brads

Studio Challenges: Love Fall

Time for a new challenge at Studio Challenges!!

It's a fall color palette.

This palette was a good excuse to dive into the Oakley Avenue

collection by Ashley Horton. You can get this collection at 

Pretty Little Studio.

The giant leaf pattern is from the Silhouette Online store.

I filled in the various leaves with the pattern paper. I also

machine stitched the stems for added interest.

The hashtag is from Creative Embellishments. The mason

jar is a punch using a thin cork board.

THANKS FOR STOPPING BY TODAY!!

Studio Challenges: A Sister is the best kind of friend

Hello and welcome! Today's layout is part of the new challenge at Studio Challenges: Use a Quote. 

I went "backwards" to make this layout. First, I really wanted to use this new pack by Pinkfresh. Then I went hunting for the right photo to use with it. Finally - the title or quote to go with it.

This is my sister wearing her wedding dress. I was the photographer and together we got some fabulous shots of both her inner beauty and outer beauty. She is my best friend and I would not be the person I am today without her.

When you first look at Pinkfresh's Indigo Hills line, you don't think "wedding photos". But with my sister, it was perfect. It's trendy, has touches of pink everywhere without being gaudy, and still embraces the sensitive side of photos. Note: I don't sell or design for Pinkfresh but have definitely fallen in love with their paper lines.

Thanks for stopping by today!!!!

This flower is handmade from a paper line that's so old I don't remember the name.
It's funny how trends and patterns make the go around over time.

I used a blend of Pinkfresh letters for the title. I'm not sure it's a new trend, but
it's definitely new to me to make a layout this way. I usually don't "mix it up".

Supplies:

Pinkfresh - Indigo Hill's paper pack

Pinkfresh - Dream On Puffy Alpha Letters

Pinkfresh - Studio Puffs

More of Indigo Hills alphas

Butterfly punch

Handmade flower

Silhouette Studio - patterned mat (behind photo)

Citrus Kit stamp

Creative Scrappers: One of Those Great Days

It's time for a new sketch reveal with Creative Scrappers!! Here is the sketch.

I will admit, I found this sketch particularly challenging. My own style is all about using small bits of paper instead of large sheets. After scratching my head for a while, I decided to go "old school". By that I mean an older line of paper, older photos, and embrace an older style of scrapping.

The three squares are all 5"x5" each. I still couldn't bring myself to make them 

any larger than that. However, I did manage to bust out the "scrappy" stapler!!

The photo squares and title are a mat file from the Silhouette Online store.

I reached for older photos from 2011. My son was so little!!!

Supplies:

Elle's Studio - You & Me

Elle's Studio - Love You More

Bella Blvd - Freestyle Sophistacates

Me & My Big Ideas

Altenew stamp (date)

Dymo Label (Hardy Lake)

Heart Punch

Silhouette Cameo - Title and photo squares

Black Twine

Random Embellishments from other places

Green Staples

SaveSave

PDE Linky Party: Happy Birthday Box Card

Hello and welcome! Fridays are design team reveal for PDE Linky Party Challenge: Anything Goes!!

I chose a box card from the Silhouette Online store. I made it from scraps that I found from an old Hip Kit Club package. I really love how it turned out.

Thanks for stopping by today!

PDE Linky Party: Red Cardinal

You know . . . if you are willing to sift thru the endless possibilities at the online Silhouette store you can find some amazing crafty projects that are super simple to make.

And they make you look like you are "uber" talented! LOL

Let's just say I discovered the 3-D pop dot cards. So fun and SO EASY!!!

This project is for the PDE Linky Party (it's always on Fridays!!)

Thanks for stopping by today!!

Supplies:
Paper -
--Thick White Cardstock
--Red
--Baby Blue Cardstock
Diamond Dust (on snowflakes)
Pop-Dot Foam

SOUS DIE CUT CHALLENGE: ANYTHING WITH WINGS

Hello and welcome! This is my last die cut challenge with SOUS since the founders are moving on to bigger and better things. StuckonUSketches has been a grand adventure for me as I love to make die cuts. 

I want to thank Nanne and Leah for having me on the die cut team on and off for the last two years. In a way, my last project is dedicated to those two lovely ladies. Thank you for the opportunity!

I rummaged around the Silhouette online store for inspiration for the theme "wings". Then it hit me!! Butterflies!!  This easel card is by Lori Whitlock and sold thru the Silhouette online store.

I am submitting this to the DieCuttin'Divas challenge for this week: Anything Goes. Also to the monthly Silhouette Challenges: Anything Goes as well. I just discovered this challenge site yesterday! Figures. Also submitting to DLART - Anything Goes  linky challenge.

Thanks for stopping by today. Be sure to stop by again as I have many more future projects to share with you.

Supplies:
Shaped card from Silhouette Studio
Patterened Paper:
--Teresa Collins "Nine&Co."
Bling - black
Scalloped dies and stamp by My Craft Spot
Spellbinder die (inside of card)
Ribbon
Brads

Always Mom

I forgot to post this card during Mother's Day. I did follow this card for inspiration from Pinterest. I really like how it turned out and love both of my Mother's Day cards for different reasons.

Most of this card was made using my Silhouette, except for the border flowers which was a punch.  Stamped an arrow, added some bling and voila!

Thanks for stopping by today!

Supplies:
Silhouette Online Store
Teresa Collins 6x6 pad - Something Wonderful
Bling - various items from stash

SOUS DIE CUT CHALLENGE: CLOTHING

Today is my day at SOUS to feature my take on this week's challenge - die cut clothing.

I'll admit it - I resisted this challenge at first. I had to search my pinterest board until I found a layout I really liked and wanted to scrap lift.

In order to tackle this challenge I knew I would have to indulge my "girly" streak instead of my usual boy layouts. I could have done overalls or tennis shoes but that's not where my brain was going.

I loved the thought of a huge paper bow on my layout. I just added a feminine dress for fun really, but the true "die cut clothing" is the bow tie.

I started out using a homemade kit (from my own supplies) but then it morphed into opening drawers, pulling out bling, etc etc. This layout took on a life of it's own. Considering it has been WEEKS since I made a page so I am really happy with how this turned out.

The only thing I think this page needs is stitching. Whoa is me, my sewing machine is put away in my closet. Way too much work to get it out. You ladies know what I'm saying right?!

Thanks for stopping by today!!

I really loved the layout that I used for inspiration.
There was more I wanted to do but my creative brain
just wouldn't let me.

I just used black pen for the faux stitching. The cute little dress
is from the Silhouette Store.

This bow actually comes with another layer. But I decided it was too
fat for a layout. 

Supplies:
Paper:
---Teresa Collins Nine & Co.
---BoBunny Pincushion
---Teresa Collins You are my Happy
---Light Kraft CS
---Black CS (bow)
Wooden Bird Cage
Buttons
Echo Park Sticker from "Eclectic"
Bling
Flowers from Michael's
Brads
Title
Silhouette Online Store
---3D Heart Bow
---Dress

DIE CUT TEAM 5TH ANNIVERSARY BLOG HOP

Welcome to Stuck on U Sketches 5th Anniversary blog hop! To celebrate this month each team will be having a hop and today is the Die Cut Team Blog Hop! Our blog hop runs 5 days starting today through Tuesday September 23rd at midnight EST.

If you have come from Tracey's blog then you are in the right place. If you'd like more info on the hop, head back SOUS!

To be eligible for our sponsored candy we ask you complete the hop by visiting EACH blog, commenting and following EACH blog! Once you've completed the hop you'll be eligible to win this prize from Pretty Paper, Pretty Ribbon . . .

Pretty Paper, Pretty Ribbons

Also if you JOIN in ANY of our challenges this month you will then be eligible for one of our 2 Grand Prizes!! The more challenges and projects you share, the more chance to win! We'd like to warmly thank Fancy Pants Designs and Zeus and Zoe for their kind and generous sponsorship!

Zeus and Zoe

ALL winners (grand prizes and blog hop winners) from this month will be announced on Friday, October 10th!!

For the die cut challenge please use GEOMETRIC SHAPES!! Too easy, right!?

Hexagons and clouds make up my die cuts for this project.

LOVE the stamp here!! My sister sent it to me.

Rub on by Maya Road. Stack of books off the
Silhouette Store.

STUCK ON U SKETCHES LINE UP

HELEN

HOLLY

JANIS
JULIE

JESSICA

KATIE

KATY

LEAH

MAYRA

NANNE
NEELA

TRACEY

VIVIAN---YOU ARE HERE

RETURN TO SOUS TO LET US KNOW YOU'VE COMPLETED THE HOP!

SOUS: DIE CUT CHALLENGE - CLASS IS IN!!!

Welcome to today's die cut challenge with SOUS! If you have any school pictures or teachers you want to thank, this one is easy!!!

Grab your goodies, play along and don't forget to link up!!

ALSO, we are having a blog hop for the entire month of September starting on Monday. Scroll down for the BIG NEWS!

We have a new exchange student this year from Spain!! This layout shows Alvaro on his first day of school here in the U.S.

There are many personal touches to this layout that actually have meaning. Scroll on down to find out what they are!!

Thanks for stopping by today! Won't you join us for this week's die cut challenge?

The background paper from EP Recollections is perfect. It shows an old
map of Europe with Spain right in the center. The "10th Grade" badge is
from the Silhouette store.

Alvaro loves to play chess. The die cuts are from
the Silhouette store. The patterned green die cut is a smaller version
of Spain. The "event record" is a stamped die cut that my sister
sent me. 

A mixture of Washi tape and EP stickers.

I picked up the globe brads from Michael's. It's perfect for when I'm making
layouts about my exchange students. The apple is not only for school, but
showing Alvaro's love for apples. 

Supplies:
EP: Recollections
BB: Weekend Market
Creative Embellishments: Ruler and apple
Tim Holtz's Twine
EP: Recollections' stickers
Washi Tape: Michael's
Silhouette Store
Stamped Event From my sister!

PROJECT LIFE HOP: SEPTEMBER 8TH
DIE CUT HOP: SEPTEMBER 19TH
SKETCH HOP: SEPTEMBER 26TH

OUR SPONSORS FOR THIS HOP:

ZEUS AND ZOE

FANCY PANTS!

Cassie

Hello there! Recently I have been in "let's make something girly" phase for several projects in a row. I wanted to partake of My Scraps and More sketch #77 for the month of April and decided to make a layout about my dog, Cassie.

"I found this little dog on the side of the road. She was hungry, skinny and filthy. It took 20 minutes to catch her and she screamed when I picked her up. Within hours though, she had forged a bond with our other dog, Sky." February 2012

I don't normally scrap about my pets, but I realized I have not made anything talking about Cassie. I was happy to have to chance to dig thru all my saved flower tutorials to come up with something pretty and pink for this layout.

Thanks for stopping by today!!

The white gel pen really came to the rescue for that
added touch of embellishment to this layout.

The two larger flowers are handmade.

Supplies:
PP: Riddersholm (UK paper purchased thru the Flying Unicorn)
White Gel Pen
SCAL3 and silhouette for title
Border punch
Flower punches and spellbinder roses
Wooden fence
Pearls
Leaf punches (two different kinds)

Who's ready for summer?!

Hello! Are you ready for warmer days yet? We have gotten a taste of it here for a few days while it was in the 50's.

Today I would like to share with you a layout about a lazy summer day. This photo has so many special meanings for me personally. You see, it represents our exchange student's second day with us. Actually, it is not even 24 hours later than when we picked him up from the airport.

My 6 year old (soon to be seven) had no problem immediately making Tobias a part of the family. I think it is easier for children to be accepting of whatever life gives them. To quote Joscelin (my son), "I just knew he was my brother."

I also love taking action shots of water!

I followed #69 sketch by My Scraps & More Sketches. The PP are mainly from EP's "A Perfect Summer" and "About a Boy".

Today was good, Today was FUN, Tomorrow is another one.
Dr. Seuss

Supplies:
EP: A Perfect Summer and About a Boy paper lines
Title: Silhouette Studio
October Afternoon Buttons
Wooden Embellishments by Creative Embellishments (ship's wheel)

SOUS: Something you wear

Go.See.Do

Hello there! Here we are again with this week's DC reveal featuring "something you wear" over at SOUS.

For my project I chose a cowboy hat (to go with the photo) from the Silhouette Studio store. The title is from the store also.

This project I also used the last of my EP "This & That" paper. I really loved that line and may have to go and get me more if I can find it.

I followed this sketch for this layout.

The photo is my son playing in his cowboy hat one beautiful evening last May. Hint: I was practicing my photography at this time too.

Be sure and stop by the SOUS blog for more inspiration by our talented group of ladies!!

"May you always have a reason to have
such a wonderful smile."

Vivian R. Lake Photography

Supplies:
EP: This and That PP
Kraft Paper
Cowboy hat svg file
Title - svg file
Camera Doodling Template
October Afternoon embellishments
Button