I am currently working on a special scrapbook dedicated to my sister, and I decided to start at the very beginning: with our parents.
For this page, I drew inspiration from the A Cherry on
Top "Hollywood's Finest" challenge. The challenge required
participants to choose a title from a curated list of Goldie Hawn movies. I
instantly fell in love with the title Seems Like Old Times and knew it
would be the perfect fit for this nostalgic layout.
Hey crafty friends! Today I am playing along with the latest Grab 5 Challenge over at A Cherry on Top, and it was such a blast to put together.
If you haven't tried this
challenge yet, you basically "grab" five specific elements to feature
on your layout. It is a fantastic way to break out of a creative rut and use up
items in your stash.
For my page, the 5 elements I
grabbed were:
I love how these random
ingredients came together to create the perfect recipe for my layout. Head over
to the A Cherry on Top community to join in on the fun and see what everyone
else is creating!
Come play along with our latest challenge at One More Page!
For this layout, I dug into my digital paper stash and
pulled out the Norman Snail collection from Doodle Pantry. These
cheerful patterned papers have been waiting for just the right project for
years—so long, in fact, that Doodle Pantry is no longer in business! I'm so
glad I finally put them to use because the bright, happy colors were perfect
for documenting another fun memory in my grandson's scrapbook.
Sometimes it's fun to "shop your stash" and give
those long-forgotten favorites a chance to shine again.
We'd love to see what you create, so gather your supplies
and join us for the current challenge at One More Page. I can't wait to
see your layouts!
If you’ve been following me for a while, you know I can never resist a good crafting challenge!
Wow, that gorgeous gown totally steals the show! I am so excited to share this new layout I created for the A Cherry on Top Number Mix Challenge!
To play along with the
challenge, my page had to meet a few specific rules:
I decided to document a
special celebration, keeping all the elements soft and sweet. To add a
meaningful personal touch, I included a tag that Mikah specifically asked me to
make for the guests’ favors! I also dug into my stash and found a heart-shaped cactus,
which felt like the perfect whimsical embellishment to tuck into the layout.
I absolutely love the way it
all came together!
You know I absolutely love designing for the Kerst Christmas
Challenge! I always try my best to follow the theme, even though it often
pushes me right out of my comfort zone and forces me to explore completely new
styles. Generally, I find myself scrambling at the last minute (just like
today!), but the creative process is always so much fun.
For my last sample for the 'charm' theme, I kept coming back to the adorable freebie I just had to use. I digitally colored the All Dressed Up (Penguin Fun) image so I can print and reuse it anytime. The background features Glitter Orbs—a fantastic, textured paper freebie by Bonnie Kohane. I topped it off with one of Bonnie's charms, but opted to leave off any sentiment.
If there’s one thing you know about me, it’s that I absolutely love a good sccrapbook challenge over on A Cherry on Top. I always try my best to complete every single challenge for National Scrapbook Day! They push me out of my creative comfort zone and give me the perfect excuse to mix my personal style with fresh, new techniques.
Some photos, like the one I'm working with today, make it
super tricky to find the right prompt. But the puzzle of brainstorming a
solution is half the fun! Honestly, I wouldn’t struggle nearly as much if I
didn't take every single instruction so literally—but that’s just how I roll.
Sometimes I see other entries and find myself wondering if we even read the
same prompt!
This month’s Kerst Christmas challenge theme is "charms." I created a festive holiday card using digital charms and background papers designed by Bonnie Kohane. I absolutely love how the design came together—unquestioningly one of my favorite holiday makes this year!
Project Details & Supplies
I joined the National Scrapbook Day festivities over at A Cherry on Top! I had a blast tackling their challenges, specifically the Grab 5 Challenge. It was such a fun way to push my creativity—here’s the layout I created.
Sometimes, the best layouts start with a mystery digital
freebie! I stumbled upon these stunning flowers today (probably
from Creative Fabrica) and immediately wanted to use them.
Sometimes you just need to dig through your files and find that perfect, free, hidden gem.
There is something so satisfying about clearing away the old to make room for the new. I recently documented the removal of our mesquite tree, using these photos as my own personal "decluttering" project. While I originally thought I was following a specific layout challenge at A Cherry on Top, it turns out I may have just manifested that inspiration myself!
Despite the missing challenge, I loved the process of
putting this page together. It’s a great reminder that you don't always need a
formal prompt to tell a good story—sometimes just "clearing out" the
backyard is reason enough to get creative with woodsy images and earthy colors.
I’ve been wanting to try the Cut-Inlay technique for a while, and I finally sat down with a design from Monica's Creative Room to make it happen!
This technique is basically like paper piecing, where you
cut an image, then cut the same image with a design on top to give dimension. I
went with Bonnie Kohane’s Circle Half Scene and I’m obsessed with how it turned
out. It adds such a high-end, textured look to the card.
Why I loved this project:
If you haven’t tried this yet, you definitely should!
It’s time for some sweetness at Kerst Christmas Challenges for our Round Card Challenge! I’m featuring the adorable "Teddy Bear in Santa Outfit" from our sponsor, Last-Minute Manda. The beautiful background was created using Metallic Holiday Plaid from our own Bonnie Kohane.
Come join the fun and enter your round cards!
Sometimes a layout is just for fun! Be sure to visit the One More Page blog to see the gorgeous inspiration from the team and come play along.
I’m head over heels for the Holly Wreath Deer by Bonnie Kohane! It’s such a versatile image, especially when paired with her gorgeous Stripes and Splatters papers. They truly are a match!
Taking a little trip down memory lane! I’ve been having
the best time playing along with the A
Cherry On Top challenges. For this one, I tackled the 'Rewind' layout
challenge, using the amazing Weekly Sketch #466 as my guide to
scrap a throwback photo. It was such fun to look back and document this memory!
March is finally here! While the sun is absolutely shining here in sunny Sahuarita—giving us beautiful HOT days—I know many of you are still experiencing winter weather.
I honestly appreciate the
lingering cold right now because I am still working on winter
layouts for my grandson! It’s the perfect time to wrap up those snowy, cozy
layouts while looking out at blue skies.
Speaking of my grandson,
while I was capturing memories, he was participating in his own "indoor
hobby"—cooking! He made these incredible homemade potato chips. They are definitely going into his memory
album.
How are you wrapping up your winter layouts, or have you already moved to spring? Let me know in the comments!
I’m absolutely thrilled with how this project came together! I used the gorgeous Woodland Crib digital stamp from our sponsor, Lili of the Valley, to create a delicate, whimsical accent.
