Snappy Birthday~2 Crafty Girls August Challenge

Hi all, as you can see it's been some time since I've actually blogged about anything.  I have an exciting project to share with you all.  I am a new member of the 2 Crafty Girls Design Team and this is my project for their August challenge!  I had to use this adorable crab from Bugaboo Stamps and go with the beach theme.  I have a crazy paper collection so I went with Cosmo Cricket's Salt Air Collection.  Please visit 2 Crafty Girls and join in on the summer fun.  When you post your project please link it back to the blog so we can give it some love!  Enjoy summer!

 Here is the challenge

 

 

Here is what I created!

 

 

C.S.I. Case File #111-First day of 4th

I had just enough time this afternoon to work up this layout.  Case File #111 has a perfect girly color palette to use for Viv's first day of 4th grade picture.  To solve the case I used polka dots, stickers and a border.  For the journaling challenge I sprinkled journaling words around the top portion of the page and also used the inspiration words enjoy and friends.  I am enjoying using my stash, especially the Sass Lass papers, they are so delish!  This sketch is from Creative Scrappers, I would venture to say several years back, I always love how my pages turn out when I use this sketch, plus, it's a great way to use up paper scraps. Thanks for looking. 

Here is the case file, if you get a chance give it a try! 

C.S.I. Case File No. 110

I found a very cool scrapbooking challenge site CSI: Color, Stories, Inspiration.  This site provides weekly case files to solve, tons of inspiration and the perfect way for me to use my scrapbook stash.  I can't wait to jump into the next Case File. 

 

 

 

Here is the Case File.  I couldn't pass it up because the inspiration photo has 3 dachshunds...the perfect opportunity to scrap my favorite pet, Diggy, the miniature dachshund. 

 

Creative Scrappers Sketch #262

Okay, so I'm now back on a scrapbooking role!  I love that I am actually excited about creating with paper again. I hope my excitement sticks and I continue to make time to take pictures of my kids and capture their memories in scrapbooking.  At any rate, here is Creative Scrappers sketch #262...

 

I found this layout to be challenging, as I didn't have an easy resource for chevrons.  I found some fun Sassafras Lass paper, Nerdy Bird, in my stash and began cutting.  Also, both my sewing machines are faulty, so I drew pencil lines instead of sewing.  Overall, I'm happy with it and glad I took on the challenge! 

 

 

Blog Makeover!

Good morning!  Don't you love my new blog look?  My scrappy friend Sandi gave it a much needed makeover!  Thank you, thank you! You should check out her blog, she is giving away some fun scrap treats!

Creative Scrappers 261

Finally, I've been inspired to scrapbook again!  Maybe it's the weather and having one too many snow days!  At any rate, I was inspired by this cool sketch from Creative Scrappers. Creative Scrappers is a place where I used to always draw inspiration from, so I jumped in and here it is...a nice summer layout of Sylvia!

Finally!!  I scrapbooked again--I was inspired by Sketch #207 at one of my favorite scrapping blogs Creative Scrappers!  Such wonderful projects and ideas!  I pulled out my some of my favorite, almost vintage, Sassafras Lass papers and embellishments--perfect for Wild, Wacky and Tacky Day photos!  Thanks for looking!