December Sketches in Thyme

Can you believe it is already December?!  Crazy right?  Pretty soon it will be 2016.  But let's not rush things....lol.  We still have 4 sketch challenges at Sketches in Thyme to inspire you this month.  Here is the layout I made from the current sketch challenge up on the site:

I was happy to finally scrap some of the photos of my kids and hubby from Christmas 2014.  This sketch from Brenda Ragsdale is fab!!

I'm so happy you could stop by today and check out my layout.  Until next time...happy scrapping!

Stacy

Scrap Our Stash Challenge

Hello my friends!  Glad you had time to stop and check out my blog today!  I went to our monthly Scrap Diva's crop and managed to get some layouts made!  WOO HOO!  Spending time with friends and scrapping...that's always great, right?  I was inspired to do the challenge at Scrap Our Stash.  

There is a sketch challenge plus a bingo card.  I did the diagonal B row from left to right.  (Brown, Doily, FREE, Kraft and Graph Paper)  This bingo was really a challenge for me!  (me with big eyes)

Here is what I came up with:

Shabby Chic isn't really my forte but I'm happy with how it came out.   I'm back to baby photos again...(smile)  Who doesn't love a baby photo??!!

Thanks for stopping and looking today! Until next time...happy scrapping!

Stacy

November Sketches in Thyme

It's time for a new sketch challenge at Sketches in Thyme!!  This month we are starting out with a gorgeous sketch by Shawn Lahr.  Here is the layout I made:

Here is the sketch:

I decided to scrap photos of my kids from when they were at vacation bible school this summer.  They had just completed their final program and were having lunch with the congregation. 

You should definitely go join in the challenge over there this month!  

Thanks for stopping by today!  Until next time...happy scrapping!

Stacy

Scrap Our Stash October Challenge

I am so excited to share this project with you today!  It just makes me so happy!  

I was inspired by the current challenge at Scrap Our Stash.  The challenge is a sketch challenge and you must use metal on your layout.  (I used staples)  Here is my layout:

Isn't it fun!?  I love the colors and the photos I used!  LOVE,  LOVE,  LOVE  IT!

Baby photos.....enough said right?  

Feel free to bookmark my page and come back every time you need to smile!! lol 

Thanks for looking today!  Until next time...happy scrapping!!

Stacy

October Sketches in Thyme

Hi guys!  How about a new layout from me?  I made this layout for the Sketches in Thyme sketch challenge that is up right now.  I'm so excited to get to do the cool sketch by Rochelle Spears!!  LOVE IT!

Here is my layout:

I used some fun selfie photos that my mom, daughter and I took this summer.  We were playing around and acting foolish.  It was a blast! lol 

Here is that awesome sketch by Rochelle:

This month at Sketches in Thyme you are playing for this spooky stamp set:

It is called Steampunk Scoundrels.  You have until October 31st to enter your project in the challenge.

Thanks for checking out my blog today!!  Until next time...happy scrapping!

Stacy

Scrappy Friends October

Hello friends!  I have a project to share with you today!  It is always fun to do the Scrappy Friends Challenges by Rochelle, Kelly, and Brenda.  You can do one challenge or all three of them.  If you do them all you get your name in the hat for the grand prize.  I combined all three challenges on this layout:

I did the sketch challenge by Brenda over at GrandDiva's Creative Corner.

I did Rochelle's Tic Tac Toe challenge at Through the Eye's of Rochelle Spears.  I used "Toe" down - Diamond shape, Mixed Alphas and Pearls.

And finally I was inspired by the diamonds on Kelly's Inspiration board at Creating with Paper and More.

I love how my layout turned out and I hope you like it too!  Thanks for looking!  Until next time...happy scrapping!

Stacy

Scrappy Friends September

Hello people!

 

What's up?  I've spent the morning scanning in my layouts so that I can upload them and enter them in some challenges.  It's my first time using my scanner and I must admit I was a bit challenged! lol  But I did finally figure things out and here is my first attempt to use one of them.  This is a layout I made for The Scrappy Friends Challenges.

 

 

 

The photos are from the first day of school of course.  My kids always want to do a regular photo and a crazy face photo. 

 

 

 

I used this cool sketch by Brenda at Granddiva's Creative Corner. 

 

 

Here is the color challenge that Kelly has on her blog, Creating with Paper and More.

 

 

For the Tic Tac Toe challenge on Rochelle's blog, Through the Eyes of Rochelle Spears, I used the top row across, Pennants, Washi Tape and Notebook Paper.

 

Thanks for stopping and looking today!  Until next time...happy scrapping!

 

Stacy

September Sketches in Thyme X2

Hi there guys!

I love the sketch at Sketches in Thyme from Bev Code so much that I had to use it again!!! Here is a second layout from me.  I turned and flipped the sketch.  I used a photo of me and my kids from Mother's Day.  I had fun making those pin wheels!

You should definitely go check out the challenges at Sketches in Thyme this month!  You could win  three of the stamp sets from the CTMH Hello Life National Stamping Month collection!

Thanks for stopping and looking!  Until next time...happy scrapping!

Stacy

September Sketches in Thyme Challenge

Hello friends!  There is a new sketch challenge up at Sketches in Thyme!  Woo hoo!  Here is my take on the fun sketch from Bev Code.

I was lucky to get a goodie bag of awesomeness in the mail to work with from Kimberly, the owner of Sketches in Thyme.  Almost everything I used on this project is Close to my Heart goodies!!  They were so fun to work with!  I used patterned paper from the Zoe line and a ton of fun embellies from the same collection.  

I am friends with some girls and we have named ourselves the Design Divas.  We have started getting together once a month to scrap together.   These photos is from the crop in August that we had at Hobby Lobby.  It was a total blast!  I can't wait for the next one at the end of the month.

This is the first sketch challenge of the month but remember there are a total of 4 sketch challenges posted throughout the month.  You only have to do one of the challenges to be in to win the prize for the month but you get extra entries with each project you do!  And the sketches are all so cute that you will want to do them all!!  So go on over to Sketches in Thyme and check out this first challenge!  

The prize this month is three of the stamp sets from the CTMH Hello Life National Stamping Month collection.

Thanks for stopping by today and looking!  Until next time...happy scrapping!

Stacy

August Sketches in Thyme

Hello friends!

It's time for a new sketch challenge at Sketches in Thyme.  Here is my takes on Bev Code's fun sketch.

Yes....again it's another baby photo.  Look how cute it is!  How could I not scrap it??  I had fun making this l layout at a crop at my house.  Lots of gold and paint splatters.

There will be 3 more sketch challenges this month.  Each time you play along your name is put in the hat to win the monthly prize.  

The prize this month is this awesome Marker Roll Up Bag from Close To My Heart!!  It's a perfect way to get your pens organized.

So go check out the challenge at Sketches in Thyme!!

Until next time...Happy scrapping!

Stacy

Smushing Ink

Hi everyone!  

I have a card to share today that I made using the "smushing" technique.  I'm taking the Background Check class at Online Card Classes.  Today one of the things they shared was "smushing" ink.  

I've actually been doing this already and love how it looks.  Basically you just put water color ink (like distress ink) onto a piece of acetate or directly onto your acrylic block, spritz with water and "smush" onto your background paper.  (I usually use watercolor paper)  I also use it on layouts too.

For this card I put the ink around the edges of my acrylic block and left a space in the center so I could stamp the sentiment.

This is such an easy and fun technique for a beautiful background!

Thanks for stopping and looking today!  Until next time...happy scrapping!

Stacy

July Sketches in Thyme

Hello friends!  

Sketches in Thyme has a fun new sketch challenge from Bev Code to inspire you.  

Here is my take on the sketch.  

Yes, I'm afraid it is more baby photos.  I just can't seem to get enough of them! (smile)  I got a comment from a friend saying she was waiting to watch Jurassic World and opened up my post to see the "roaring" baby!  That totally made me laugh!

Remember there are 4 different sketch challenges offered each month at Sketches in Thyme.  You only have to upload one project to be entered to win the monthly prize.  

The winner will receive a $15 Shopping Spree with Chickydoddle!!

So pop on over to Sketches in Thyme and check out all the inspiration!  

Thanks for stopping and looking today.  Until next time...happy scrapping!

Stacy

Ponds Two Week Challenge

Hello everyone!

I recently received a package in the mail that contained products from Ponds to try. Ponds challenged me to a two week Anti-Wrinkle Challenge. 

I have been using products from another company for many, many years and was afraid to try anything else.  But the two week challenge inspired me to step outside of my comfort zone and boy am I glad it did!  I LOVE both of these products.  

I’m particularly enamored with the Clarant B3 Dark Spot Correcting Cream.  If you are anything like me, you were of the generation that loved to sunbathe and are now regretting all that time out there causing sun damage to you skin.  It seemed like I was getting a new dark spot every day.  I’ve been wanting to find a product that would help me get rid of these spots so I was excited to try this product and see if it worked!  And I am happy to say that it does!  I’ve noticed a visible lightening of the dark spots and no new ones have popped up.  

And even though I’m mostly raving about the Clarant B3 Cream I also love the way the Rejuveness Anti Wrinkle Cream makes my face feel.  It makes it feel smooth and soft but it still feels tighter and looks less wrinkled. You can tell I'm definitely a fan! (smile)

For this two week challenge I washed my face in the morning and then layered on the two creams. And then in the evening I did the same steps. That's all, nothing else.  Then I just waited to see what would happen!  I did worry that I might have break outs but I didn’t.  

Here is what the Rejuveness Anti-Wrinkle Cream looks like.

And here is what the Clarant B3 Cream looks like.

My only complaint is that I’m not able to tolerate scents very well and I wish that I could have tried products that were scentless.  The scents were not strong enough to stop my from using the products thought.

I will be buying and continuing to use Rejuveness Anti-Wrinkle Cream and Clarant B3 Dark Spot Correcting Cream.  I have to keep things going in a positive direction right? (smile)  And I will definitely recommend both of these products to anyone who will listen. (yes, that means you!! lol)

Here is a before photo. 

And here is an after photo.

I was given these products to try for free but my opinions are my own.  Thanks for stopping by today and visiting.  

Stacy

Family Beauty Secret (shhhhhhhh!)

Hello friends,

I recently had a chance to visit with my aunt who is 85.  She is a beautiful woman (still) and I asked her how she has stayed that way.  She told me her secret was water.  Yes...water.  She said that no matter what is going on in her day she always tries to drink as much water as possible.  It keeps her skin feeling hydrated.  Her hair is still soft and smooth.  It makes her body feel healthier.

It seems crazy that something so simple could be so important.  Guess what I have in my hand right now?   Yep...a glass of water! (smile)

Until next time...happy water drinking!  lol

Stacy

Sketches in Thyme June Challenge

Hello friends!!

There is a new sketch up at Sketches in Thyme.  And I couldn't wait to make a layout with it!  

  Here is my take on Bev Code's fun sketch:

Surprise...another baby photo layout!! lol   I just can't help myself.  :-)  I had fun with this one, splattering paint and stitching those circles!

The awesome prize this month is a $25 gift certificate from DIY Crafty Scraps!!  So you are going to want to go check out this challenge!!! 

You have until June 30th to join in on this and the other sketch challenges at Sketches in Thyme.  

Thanks for stopping and looking today!  Until next time...happy scrapping!

Stacy 

Scrap Our Stash - EMBOSS

How about another post today?  I have made a layout for the Scrap our Stash challenge #26.  Create a layout and include an item form your stash for each letter of the word E-M-B-O-S-S.  

I used E-Enamel dots, M-Metal, B-Baby and Black, O-Overlay, S-Splatters, and S-Sequins.

Look at that sweet baby girl!!  How could I not scrap this photo!!?  (smile)  

For more information on this challenge go to the Scrap Our Stash blog.  Challenge is open until May 29th.

I'm off to scrap some more....until next time...happy scrapping!

Stacy

Scrappy Friends - May

Hello!!

Happy Tuesday!  I'm sitting here in my scrap room this morning with my friend, Rochelle.  She is already making a layout and after I get this post up I am going to get busy making one too!  I just love our weekly scrap dates!

Here is a layout I made for the Scrappy Friends challenges.  There are three challenges and if you combine all three you get your name in the hat for the grand prize.

Here is my layout:

I used Brenda's sketch:

 Rochelle's Tic Tac Toe board:

I did Tac vertically - scallop punch, flower and doily.

and Kelly's Color Inspiration board:

As you can see I'm obsessing over all the baby photos!  You will be seeing more and more of Myla in the near future.  ;-)

Thanks for stopping and looking today!  Until next time...happy scrapping!

Stacy

Sketches in Thyme May Challenge

I'm excited to share with you my layout for the first May sketch challenge at Sketches in Thyme.  My goddaughter recently had her first baby and I've been in heaven making layouts using her photos! So expect to see a bunch of baby layouts in the future! ha  Here is the layout I made:

I couldn't believe how great the papers I found went with the colors in the photos!!  Yay!

Here is the cool sketch from Bev Code that I used:

If you play along over at Sketches in Thyme this month you will be in the running for a gift certificate from FRECKLED FAWN!!!  WOOT!!

The more you enter the more chances you have to win.  The challenges will remain open until May 31st.  Remember there is a new sketch challenge posted each week.  You have 4 sketches to inspire you each month!  So go get to scrapping.

Until next time...happy scrapping!

Sketches in Thyme April Kick Off Week

I'm so happy to finally be making projects for Sketches in Thyme!!  Each week there will be a new sketch to get your creative juices going and you only have to create one project to qualify to win a prize.  But with that much inspiration you will want to do all 4!

We are on Day 6 of our Kick Off Week!  The fantastic challenge inspiration is Sketch #143 by our Senior Sketch Designer , Bev Code.  It is gorgeous, right?!   Looks like you will need to get out your needle and thread!  (or a nice pen for faux stitching! lol)

 

Here is my take on this fab sketch!

When this photo was taken at school, my daughter's kindergarten teacher also had her write about her first day and I have that paper hidden behind her photo.

The prize this month is......

What an AWESOME PRIZE!!!

All you have to do to be eligible to win is follow the Sketches in Thyme blog and play along!  We will have one random winner chosen by random.org and Top 3 for each month!

There will be a separate link for each week.  April week 1 link is posted to the right on the top of the sidebar at Sketches in Thyme.  You will have until April 30th to enter a link fore this challenge!

Until next time...Happy Scrapping!!

Stacy

Mom's Love

Happy Monday everyone!!

Today I have a layout that I made for a Sketch plus Gold - Scrap Our Stash Challenge.  Everyone knows that gold is HOT right now so that was easy to add and I LOVE the sketch from Karan Gerber!!

Have a look and see what I mean...

Here is my take on the challenge:

I used a fun photo of my husband and his mother.  I splattered gold and pink Color Shine on the white base paper.  I'm enthralled with sequins lately so I had to add some of them too.  I used a bit of black to ground everything.  I'm happy with how it turned out.  What do you think??

I'm working on another layout right now so expect to see more soon!!  Until next time...happy scrapping!

Stacy

Special Announcement!

I have some special news to share!!!  I am thrilled to announce that I have been chosen to be a Design Team Maven at Sketches in Thyme!!!!!!  WOOT!!  

I am so proud to have been chosen.  I will join the team in April so hopefully you will go over and check out all the awesomeness!  

Also starting in April, there will be 4 sketch artists designing for the site.  This means that there will be 4 sketch challenges a  month to inspire you to create!!  You only have to enter one of the 4 challenges to qualify to win the monthly prize.  

I can't wait to get started!!  

Until next time...happy scrapping!

Stacy

Scrappy Friends

Hi there!!  I'm back again today to share a layout that I made for the March Scrappy Friends Challenges.  I combined all three challenges on one layout.  Rochelle's Tic Tac Toe challenge, Brenda's Sketch challenge and Kelly's color challenge.  For Rochelle's Tic Tac Toe challenge I used stitching, the color green and stars.

I love to make cards with the left over bits after i make a layout so that is what I did.  Here is the crazy congratulations card I made.

I think I have one more in me today so think about stopping back by later today!! ha  Until next time...happy scrapping!

Stacy