Beautiful Bermuda - Triple Challenge Entry

I had so much fun creating this layout, using photos taken of my hubby and I, as we disembarked the NCL Escape, on out 37th Anniversary, last month - in Beautiful Bermuda!  It was our firs cruise on NCL and our first time to Bermuda and we LOVED them both!

For some reason, the NCL photographer decided to develop the photo as 2 separate black and white 5 x 7 prints.  We purchased them, and I couldn't wait to scrapbook them!

When I got home, I realized that the photos could be matched up, and a portion of them overlapped the other.  I thought these would be a perfect fit to use for the November Sketch Challenge over at the

  My Little Scrapbook Store Facebook Page!!  Here is the sketch:

I am also a follower of the CSI Scrapbook Challenges, and when I saw the colors on their Challenge #302, I decided I would play along with them and try to "Solve the Case!"

Here is the "Case File" and the "Clues"

And finally, I also follow the Lasting Memories Challenges, and since I used "PLAID" in my layout, I am entering it in the Challenge # 473

Here is my layout - I hope you like it!

For the My Little Scrapbook Store Facebook Page!!  Challenge - I tilted my photos a bit differently, but followed the basic sketch. I used different washi tapes to create the grid lines behind the photos.

For CSI Scrapbook Challenges Challenge # 302  - I used older papers that I had in my stash that matched the colors in the "scene" -  I also used the "Magic Number - 9" and added 9 hearts and 9 enamel dots.

For Lasting Memories Challenge # 473 - I used PLAID paper for my base and covered one of my chipboard flowers.

Here are some close ups for you:

I love to use foam tape to pop my photos and use 3 stripes of it to make a "pocket" to tuck a journaling card into, where I write a little note about the photos in the layout. 

Thank you so much for stopping by!  

I hope I've inspired you to play along with a challenge or two - they are so much fun and a great way to cherish your special memories!

((HUGS)) ~ Sherri

Items used: 

Simple Stories - "Heart" Collection :  Treasured Memories, Love You, Never Forget, Element #2, Cardstock Stickers

American Craft "Honey" Puffy phrase Thickers

Doodle Bug Designs - Petite Prints - Pistachio Dot/Stripe

Teresa Collins - Wanderlust Brads

Dusty Attic - Word Play and Chipboard elements

My Mind's Eye - Yes Please - enamel dots

Carta Bella  - Yacht Club and Snow Much Fun - enamel dots

Washi Tape

Ranger Distress Stains - Evergreen Bough, Tarnished Brass, Black Soot

Scrap Our Stash November Pick a Side Challenge “Tea Time”

This months Scrap Our Stash Challenge asks you to pick a side of the 2 page layout sketch below, and be sure to a scallop edge embellishment. 

I selected the layout on the left side, and used it to share a memory from our vacation in London last October.  Rob and I enjoyed a lovely English Tea while visiting Covent Garden!  I used a scalloped edge punch that I have had for years!

Here is my SOS Design Team Inspiration Layout for you:

Here are some close ups for you too!

Please be sure to stop by the Scrap Our Stash Blog for more inspiration from our Design Team, along with Challenge Rules and Prize Info - I hope you find some time to play along with us this month!

Thanks for stopping by and I wish you and your family a very Happy Thanksgiving!

~ ((HUGS)) Sherri

Items used:
American Crafts “Shimelle” True Stories:
Cappuccino, Green Tea, and Small Sticker Book
Ranger Distress Stains: Picket Fence, Evergreen Bough, Candied Apple, Peeled Paint, Fossilized Amber
CartaBella Snow Fun and Flora Enamel Dots

Challenge Yourself #71 - Let's Fla-mingle! Weekend Scrappy Crop with Friends

What an awesome theme for this month's inspiration from the Challenge YOUrself Blog!

We'd love for you to join us this month! 

Just be sure to include YOU in one of your photos! 

Rules, Prize Info and more inspiration can be found on the Challenge YOUrself Blog!

Here is my Design Team Inspiration layout for you:

Love all of these ladies and the friendships we have formed over the years while sharing our love of scrapbooking! This was at a weekend crop last July hosted by an awesome Mom and Daughter on-line Scrapbook store "The Doo" as we lovingly call it - Be sure to check out Scrap-a-Doodle Doo for all your scrapbooking needs.  The flamingo and custom title Die-cut were made by "Mama Doodle!" Check out her custom Die-cuts HERE too!

Happy November to you!  Wishing you a great Thanksgiving, and hoping you will find some time for YOU this month! Be sure to take some time and get scrappy with it and don't forget to stop by the Challenge YOUrself Blog for more inspiration!

Thanks for stopping by!  ~ (((HUGS)) Sherri

Items Used:

American Craft - Dear Lizzy "Fine and Dandy" -Stay Wild

                          - The Color of Memories

Paper House - Colorways - Flamingo Collection

Sequins, Feathers

Ranger Distress Stains - Picket Fence, Picked Raspberries

Nuvo Crystal Drops - Ebony Black

Custom Die Cut by Scrap-a-Doodle Doo

Scrap Our Stash Nov Cartoon and Sketch Challenge - Flamingling with Friends!

This month's Cartoon and Sketch Challenge from the Scrap Our Stash Blog 

is a super cute one!

See the challenge below, and stop by the Scrap Our Stash Blog for Rules, Prize info, more inspiration and to link your submission - I hope you can play along with us!

Here is my Design Team Layout for your Inspiration:

 Love this fun photo of my friends and me at a scrapbook weekend crop - the theme was "Let's Flamingle" ~ Needless to say - we did and had a blast!  For the "Fruit" part of the challenge - there is a piece of pineapple and a cherry on the drink embellishment that I used on my tag.

Here are some close-ups for you:

 Love this flamingo paper!!

Thanks for stopping by - I hope I've inspired you to play along with us at the Scrap Our Stash Blog - I can't wait to see what you come up with!!

(((HUGS)))~ Sherri

Items used:

Pebbles - Sunshiny Days - Pink Flamingos

My Mind's Eye - Confetti

   "Surprise" - Cousins -Diagonal Stripes / Green Paper

   "Surprise" - Summer Dots / Summer Stripes

   "Adorbs" - Story Recollect paper

Doodle Bug Designs -Tropical Shapes Sprinkles

Craft Smart Bookmark

Thickers - "Colorful"

Washi Tape

Sequins and Bling

Ranger Distress Stains - Picked Raspberries, Fossilized Amber, Peeled Paint