Big Mike!

It's Monday and that means a brand new sketch at Let's Get Sketchy!  
Here is my take this week which tells the story of the 'highlight' for me of our last trip to Phoenix - seeing Michael Oher throw out the first pitch at a Diamondbacks game we attended.

And the sketch:

Materials Used:

Simple Stories "Summer Fresh" collection (paper & stickers)

CTMH Burlap Ribbon

CTMH Stitched Together stamp set 

CTMH ink: Outdoor Denim

CTMH cardstock: Kraft & Honey

Hope you'll give this sketch a try - be sure to link up with us at Let's Get Sketchy!!  

Country Girl

A new song on the playlist today at Scrap it with a Song.  It is DT song picks this month & Shelley has picked "Cruise"by Florida Georgia Line & Nelly.  I have to tell you, I've never heard the song, lol.   Not my usual type of music, for sure!   But the lyrics gave me all sorts of starting points for possible layouts.   In the end, I settled on one line from the lyrics "Country Girl" and scrapped this pic of my FAVOURITE cowboy boots!  

Sketch is by Laura Whitaker for Sketch-y Friday at Scrap Much.

Materials Used:
CTMH Clementine paper collection
CTMH Cottage Assortment flowers
CTMH Posh Journal Spots
CTMH Cork Alphabet
"Country" was cut with the Cricut Wild Card cartridge
Circle/Doily shapes cut with CTMH Cricut Artiste cartridge
CTMH cardstock: Saddle

Did you know that Scrap it with a Song is having a DT call - - when you link up your entries to this month's challenges, be sure to add "DT" beside your name to be considered for the team!   You can read all the details over SIWAS!

Just for Laughs

I had some time to play in my scrap room this weekend!  The pics are my then-5 year old son squirting himself in the face at the water fountain . . . on purpose!!  Aaaahhh - the joys of little boys!  

My layout was inspired by the following challenges:
Sketch:  My Scraps & More #32
Stampin Royalty: #179 Masculine Themed Project
Scrap our Stash: Male layout with 5 brads

Materials Used:
CTMH paper: Later Sk8r collection
CTMH stickers:  Later Sk8r
Alphas: AC Thickers
Brads:  CTMH White Daisy
Ink: CTMH Outdoor Denim
Stamp: CTMH Family Ties - Children (retired)
Cardstock: CTMH Outdoor Denim

Thanks for stopping by!

#1 Dad & New Clearance CTMH Items!

Wanted to share with you today a card I designed for a make & take project for the attendees at my last crop.    The card pattern is from the CTMH "Make it From Your Heart Volume 1" book, which contains great sketches and artwork for both layouts and cards.

I created this Father's Day card using two different sets of papers to give the ladies some choice in their project.  Here are both of them, as well as a picture of the inside, which was the same for both cards:

Card using CTMH Tommy and Victory collection papers.

Card using CTMH Superhero and Scholastic collection papers. 

All of the die-cuts for my cards were cut using my Cricut and the CTMH Artiste cartridge.    The Artiste cartridge has many 'themed' keys making cards for specific occasions easy peasy!!

That's it for me today -- off to spend some 'me' time in the craft room!    Have a great weekend!  

P.S.   Some great new items were added to the Clearance section of my website last night and are going fast!!  Everything is while supplies last - - so get there soon if you are interested.   Can also be combined with orders of regular priced items :-)

Beautiful Family Memories

Happy Monday everyone - hope the weekend was great.    I co-hosted a crop on Saturday and had a great crafty day!  Thanks to all who came out!   Hope to see everyone again soon :-)

Today I wanted to share a layout for Lets Get Sketchy's latest sketch:

The sketch:

Materials Used:

CTMH "Dream Pop" collection - - no longer available to order but I have a few extra packs in inventory - let me know if you are interested in getting your hands on one!! 

Kraft Border Strips: CTMH

Flower Die-Cuts:  CTMH

Black Sparkles:  CTMH

Large Black Brad: Artsylicious

Alpha Stickers: American Crafts Thickers

Library Card/Pocket:  Maya Road

Come play along with us at Let's Get Sketchy! Would love to see your take on this great sketch!

CTMH Stamp of the Month Blog Hop for June

Welcome to the Stamp of the Month Blog Hop for June.   This month we are featuring the stamp set "A Flowering Bunch".   

Hope you'll join us this month - we have CTMH consultants from across the US and Canada who have created some great projects for you featuring this month's stamp set.    The variety of ideas are sure to leave you feeling creatively inspired!

If you've come here from Michelle's Blog, then you are on the right path.  If my blog is your first stop, that will work too! Just keep hopping until you get back here again!   You'll find a link at the end of each post to move to the next site.  Enjoy :-)

My creation this month is a 5"x7" card featuring the CTMH Chantilly paper collection and coloured with CTMH Alcohol Markers (Cotton Candy and Topiary).  All die cuts are from the CTMH Artiste Cricut cartridge.  The card design is from Cardabilities #76:

The June stamp of the month is available from your consultant (or from me) from June 1st to 30th.   Buy it for just $17.95 or get it for just $5 with your purchase of $50 or more during the month of June.

To see more great artwork using this stamp set - - keep hoppin!   The next blog in the line up is LUCY.  

Thanks for stopping by!

Beautiful Girl

Love love loving the Dream Pop CTMH kit.    Another layout today, this time I played with Sketch #94 from Inspired Blueprints:

Love how this came together -- the paper is from Dream Pop from CTMH.   I cut out the floral elements from a different one of the kit's patterned papers and popped them up here with foam tape for embellishment.   The washi-tape 'looking' strip is actually a strip of paper from the collection as well.  The chunky alphas are Bo Bunny and the journalling strips are K&Company.   

I have a busy week this week - - prepping & packing for a full day crop I'm co-hosting on Saturday!   Looking forward to seeing everyone :-)

Have a great day!

Without Fear

We are singing along this months to songs about weather over at Scrap it with a Song!   This week's pick is "Let it Rain" by Amanda Marshall.

Here is my take on it using a line from the lyrics:

The sketch is from My Scraps & More Sketch #29.   The pic was taken last spring when we visited the Arizona Science Centre.    My daughter had no qualms about laying on the 'bed of nails'!  

Materials Used:
CTMH paper: Dream Pop (available only until May 31st!)
Studio Calico Wood Veneer Frames
Jillibean Soup Alphas
CTMH Cardstock: Black, White Daisy, Slate
CTMH Ink: Slate

Hope you are having a great week!

Keep Your Eye on the Ball

Hey everyone -- back to you today with a new layout and a new great sketch from Let's Get Sketchy!

And here is the fabulous sketch from our very own DT member Ashley Horton:

Materials Used:
CTMH paper: Dream Pop
CTMH wooden embellies: "Trinkets"
CTMH stamp sets: Game On & Trinity Alphabet
Washi tape from my stash
CTMH ink: Slate & Juniper
CTMH cardstock: Slate, Whisper, White Daisy

We do hope you'll play along with us at Let's Get Sketchy this week!   Fun prize up for grabs and a chance to be featured!!  

Do you like working with sketches?

If you love creating from a sketch - then Let's Get Sketchy wants to hear from you.    We are looking to add 2-4 new designers to the team.   You can read all the details of the DT Call and how to apply HERE!

Get started on this great sketch & show us what you've got:

Good luck!

Soak up the Sun with "Dream Pop"

Can I just say how much I LOVE LOVE LOVE this 'Dream Pop' collection -- I am going to use every bit of this gorgeous paper!!

My layout today was created for this week's reveal at Scrap it with a Song - - our playlist pick this week is "Soak up the Sun" by Sheryl Crow.  

Sketch design:  Make it From Your Heart Volume 1 book from CTMH

Materials Used:
CTMH Dream Pop Collection - check it out HERE!!!  
CTMH Neutral Bakers Twine
CTMH Brads - Metal Assortment
Tiny Alphas - Making Memories
Title & Die-Cuts - CTMH Artiste & Art Philosophy Cricut Cartridges
Ink for distressing: CTMH Black
Cardstock: CTMH White Daisy & Slate

Come join us at Scrap it with a Song!   We are looking for future guest designers from those that play along with this month's challenges!

Hope your day is filled with sunshine :-)

Happy Mothers' Day!

Here is my Mothers' Day card creation for this year:

I played along with the following challenges:
Sketch from Sketch'n'Scrap Card Challenge #1
Fantabulous Cricut Challenges:  #159 "Mothers Day" - my butterfly is from the Art Philosophy cartridge
Celebrate the Occasion - #111 "Mothers Day"

Materials Used:
CTMH Dream Pop paper collection (available only until May 31st)
CTMH Year Round Cheer stamp set (retired)
CTMH ink: Slate
CTMH cardstock: Slate, White Daisy, Creme Brûlée
Butterfly Die-cut:  CTMH Art Philosophy Cricut Cartridge

Have you made a card for Mom yet?

Scatter Joy with CTMH's "Dream Pop" collection

Happy Monday everyone!!   Hope you all had a fantastic weekend.   I was lucky to spend mine at the family farm celebrating a milestone birthday with my grandma.   I moved away from the farm almost 19 years ago - but it is still 'home' to me and I cherish the time spent there and love seeing my 'city kids' have the time of their lives with their cousins out in the country :-)  Took lots of pictures - so I'll be scrapping those memories soon!

Because today is Monday - it means we have a new sketch for you over at Let's Get Sketchy!  Super fun one this week with the very trendy 'starburst' pattern!

Here is my take on it using the "Dream Pop" collection from CTMH, available only this month in celebration of National Scrapbooking Day!

Don't you love that cardstock?  Each piece has a glossy, clear-embossed pattern on one side.   Love it!  

And here is the fantastic sketch for this week:

Materials used:
CTMH patterned cardstock:  "Dream Pop"
CTMH Glitter Paper - Blacks/Greys
CTMH Cardstock: White Daisy
Alphabets: CTMH Pixie Glitter Alpha and AC Thickers
Die cuts: Flower and bracket cut with CTMH Artiste & Art Philosophy cartridges

Be sure to check out the Let's Get Sketchy blog!  My fellow DT members did a fantastic job as usual to inspire you!   We'd love to have you play along - - you have a chance to be featured on the blog and/or to win a prize from 7 Dots Studio.

Happy NSD & a new layout!

Happy National Scrapbooking Day - weekend!  The big day is actually tomorrow - - but the festivities begin now, lol!     Wish I could be taking part in all the fun challenges happening around the web this weekend but family duties call.  

I'll leave you with some scrappy inspiration in the form of a new 2 page layout.   Used a fantastic sketch from an Sketches for Scrapbooking Volume 8.    I played along with the Scrap Your Stash Patterned Paper Party challenge which is to use 3 or more different patterned papers from 3 or more different collections.   My layout has 7 different patterned papers from 3 different CTMH collections.   Woohoo! Love using up that stash!

When I first created the layout for the challenge, I had missed the added requirement to use rub-ons, so after taking my initial photos above, I added three little rub-on sentiments to my layout so that I could play along, lol!   Sorry for the photo - - terrible lighting!:

Materials Used:
CTMH paper packs:  Splendour, Footloose, Elemental (retired)
CTMH Footloose dimensional chipboard elements
CTMH stamp sets:  Charm Uppercase & Tiny Typewriter
CTMH Rub-Ons 
Cardstock: CTMH White Daisy
Ink: CTMH Lagoon, Sweet Leaf & New England Ivy

Have a great weekend!