Challenge YOURself #141 Sketch "Mother's Day 2025"

Hello Scrappy Friends! 

Over at the Challenge YOUrself Blog this month we Challenge YOU to create a layout using this awesome sketch as your inspiration- and be sure to include YOU in one of your photos!!

Here is my Design Team Inspiration Layout.  I used the beautiful new Botanical Buzz Collection from 49 and Market!  I scrapped photos of my sons and I from when we went out to brunch for Mother's Day this year.   

This is such a beautiful collection! I love the colors and I think I followed the sketch - it was fun to use as  inspiration! I used the ephemera die cuts and rub-ons too!

Here are some close-ups for you:

I hope you like the sketch as much as I did and that you play along with us this month over at the Challenge YOUrself Blog!

Head on over and check out all the great inspiration brought to you by the Design Team - check out the rules and this month's prize too!

I can't wait to see what YOU create!!

((HUGS)) ~ Sherri

Mother’s Day 2025 CY #140

Hello Scrappy Friends!  

This month over at the Challenge YOUrself Blog we want you to use those stencils you have been collecting!! AND be sure to include a photo of YOU!

I created this layout with a photo of my beautiful Mom and me from Mother’s Day this year. 

I used the beautiful 49 & Market’s Flower Emporium by Vicki Boutin!  I decided to use the B side of one of the pattern papers that had blue tones and added part of a stencil using 2 colors of blue.  I then kept with the blue color by adding some of the many different embellishments that come with this collection. 

Here are some close ups for you- I also splattered with some Ranger Distress Sprtiz too!

I hope you can join us over at the Challenge YOUrself Blog this month!  Break out those stencils and let’s see what YOU create!! 

Take Care and Be Well!

~ ((HUGS)) ~ Sherri 

CY#138 Red White and Blue Mood Board

Hello my Scrappy Friends! 

I’m back with a fun layout challenge from the Challenge YOUrself Blog.

This month we want you to use the mood board below as inspiration for your layout and be sure to include YOU in a photo!! 

Here is my Design Team layout for your inspiration:

Phil and I love vacationing on Cape Ann Massachusetts, especially visiting Newburyport and Gloucester, MA.  This was a trip we took together with our family back in June of 2021. We hope to get back there one day! 

I used the beautiful Summer Porch Collection by 49 and Market purchased from My Little Scrapbook Store.  Here are a few close ups:

Please check out all the inspiration from the rest of our talented Design Team over at the Challenge YOUrself Blog!!   You can find Challenge and Prize info and load up your entry there, or on the Challenge YOUrself Facebook Page! 

I can’t wait to see what YOU create!! 

((HUGS)) ~ Sherri

Let there be Butterflies! Challenge YOUrself May Challenge #137

 Hello Scrappy Friends!!

I'm back!!  It's been a long while - a broken ankle ( in 3 places ) on Christmas Eve, then surgery on Dec 30th kept me out of my scrapbook room for a LONG while - plus the new puppy's crate for sleeping is in my scrapbook room - so it's kept me out of there for a while!  

I'm trying to "share" my scrapbook room with him and get a few hours in a week to scrapbook!

I want to share this month's challenge with you from the Challenge YOUrself Blog!  This month's theme is "Create a Project Using Butterflies On Your Page." For example, you can draw a butterfly, use a photo of a butterfly, use butterfly embellishments, etc. Whatever you like! (And don't forget to include a photo with you in the frame.)

Here is my layout for the Design Team and for your Inspiration!

I used the beautiful Happiness Collection from Cocoa Vanilla - the Die Cut and base paper with the triangle patter paper came like that - I used foam squares to raise the Die Cut up and give it depth.

This is a photo of my husband and I at a sunflower field a few years ago.  I fussy cut all of the butterflies out of a 12 x 12 piece of paper from the collection.  I love to fussy cut!!

Here are a few close ups for you:

I hope I've inspired you to play along with us this month over at the Challenge YOUrself Blog!  I can't wait to see what you create!!

((HUGS)) ~ Sherri

PS - You can follow me on Instagram on my new Scrapbook Account 

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also on my Scrappy Facebook Page "For the Love of Paper"

Challenge YOUrself #131 - Fish Sandwich!

 Hello Scrappy Friends! 

It’s been a while since I’ve had a minute to post on my blog!  

We have a new puppy in the house and it’s like having an infant!   

I want to share a layout I created for the Challenge YOUrself Blog’s November Challenge #131.   Make a layout with a grid design and make sure there is a picture of YOU!

I used photos from our October 2023 cruise to Bermuda on the Disney Dream! We booked a private tour and made a stop at a local place to enjoy one of Bermuda’s famous Fish Sandwiches!  YUM! 

I used 49 and Market’s Wherever Collection and a Vicki Boutin Stencil from her Where to Next Collection  

I had fun making lots of layers with the stencil and one of Vicki’s pastes.  The pockets that come with the collection are a great place to tuck in a tag with memories and I added some of the beautiful rub-ons that are in the Wherever Collection. 

The chipboard elements are a fun way to layer too!  I was even able to layer some of the Geotags to pinpoint Bermuda on the base page! 

Here are some closeups for you. 

Please be sure to play along with us at The Challenge YOUrself Blog!! I can’t wait to see what you create!!

Be well,

Sherri 

Join in the MLSS Say Goodbye to Summer HOP!

Hello Scrappy Friends!

It’s been a while since I posted!  I will try to keep up with posting layouts for your inspiration!

I am participating in a Fun Blog and YouTube Hop with my fellow Design Team Members over at the My Little Scrapbook Store!

- I’ll post those links below. Please be sure to visit each of them and say hello!   Looks like I'm going to have to figure out YouTube someday, as I am the only one with just a Blog!!

So, I will share the layout that I created of my sweet grand niece Serena. She was having fun playing with toys and water outside, and I just love her smile!!   I used the beautiful Sun Chaser Collection from Heidi Swapp - you can find yours in the STORE - HERE!!  I used the base page as my inspiration, and added stickers, diecuts, tags and foam stickers based on the color of the base page

I also added a yellow heart paperclip from the Paige Evan's Splendid Collection, and a Vicki Boutin Title and some stickers and foam embellishments that I had in my stash!

Here is my layout and some close ups for you - 

I love layering different pattern papers on top of each other, and adding texture with fun Fringe Scissors, paper tearing and inking with Distress Oxide Inks! I used Black Soot to add an outline to the different patterns, and along the edges of the base page too!

Thanks for stopping by - I'm so glad you did!  Please feel free to leave a comment and let me know how you got here!!!

Here is the info on how you can HOP along with the rest of the My Little Scrapbook Store’s DesignTeam - Just CLICK on their LINKS and remember to stop by and say HI!!:

Here are the YouTube Links and more info:

🌞📚 Join us on a nostalgic scrapbooking journey as we bid adieu to the sunny days of summer! This YouTube Hop video is your ultimate guide to preserving your most cherished summer moments, from beach trips and barbecues to camping trips and sun-soaked adventures.

🌟 Let our talented Design Team Members inspire you with creative tips, techniques, and ideas to transform your memories into stunning works of art. You'll learn how to use various scrapbooking tools and materials, incorporate photos and mementos, and add unique embellishments.

🏆 Participate in our YouTube Hop by watching each video and leaving a comment! So, grab your scissors, glue, and scrapbooking supplies, and let's celebrate the magic of summer together! 🎉

Don’t forget to visit our favorite shop @ https://mylittlescrapbookstore.com/

Participants:

Amie Berry: https://youtu.be/JrD4lwjZRT8?si=TBaih1I1aiqnpEu-

Beatriz Santana: https://youtu.be/hoETadLDi6A?si=bZwzipY8nlSLg5UO

Gina Crotchfelt:  https://youtu.be/88S2xTELqiY

Jessica Merrill Walker: https://youtu.be/ERu0GM_tc84

Michele Schmidt: https://youtu.be/oVGBW3wvp5k?si=5OoenwfPCYn321ZF

Nikki Ihus: https://youtu.be/sz68zezQolQ

Sarah Souza: https://youtu.be/ZYBpmStbe2U

Shaka Knowles: https://youtu.be/hP9rNeSxsaU

Sherri De Knight Caramico: https://shercara.blogspot.com/2024/08/join-in-mlss-say-goodbye-to-summer-hop.html

Tantalaya McKinney: https://youtu.be/6g7Vnot8vVg

Tisa Browne: https://youtu.be/iKHsSqmWk5w

#FarewellSummer #Scrapbooking #YouTubeHop

Challenge YOUrself #123 Favorite Pets

Hello Scrappy Friends! 

I hope this month finds all of you well!! I’m recovering from a big foot surgery that I had on March 27th. I have to be off my right foot and non-weight-bearing for 6 weeks! I was able to get some scrapping done before the surgery so I can share this great challenge with you!!

For this month’s challenge at the Challenge YOUrself Blog we want to see a layout featuring your Favorite Animal or Pet! 

I used 49 and Market’s Teal Collection to create this layout of our Sweet girl Sugar  - our 5 year old all white Portuguese Water Dog.  She is Silly and just as Sweet as her name! She makes us smile every day! 

I had fun using lots of “stuff” from this beautiful collection- and using frames - especially to frame and highlight our silly girl! 

Here are some close ups for you:

I hope I’ve inspired you to play along with us this month!! Head on  over to the Challenge YOUrself Blog for challenge info and lots more inspiration from our Design Team!!

((HUGS)) ~ Sherri

February Challenge YOUrself #122

Hi everyone. This month we want to see a layout including YOU and a favorite memory from 2023!

I selected a photo of my husband and me that was taken on a tour in Bermuda.  We sailed from NY to Bermuda on the Disney Dream in October of 2023.  It was a wonderful trip and a fun Island tour.   We were blessed to make special memories we will cherish forever!    

I used Simple Stories “Crusin’ “ collection!  So fun!!  I actually used 2 of the ship page - I fussy cut elements from one page ( the ship, clouds, sun… )  the popped them with 3D foam on top of the base page.  
I love how it came out! 
Here a a few close-ups for you! 

Thanks for stopping by!!  Please check out the other inspirational layouts from the rest of the Design Team and all the rules, and prize info for the challenge on the CHALLENGE YOURSELF BLOG and join us!!

I’d love to see what YOU create!!

((HUGS)) - Sherri

January 2024 Challenge “One Little Word” ENJOY

Happy New Year my Scrappy Friends!  May 2024 bring only Love, Laughter, Good Health and Happiness to you and your families! 

We are starting the year off with a fresh n challeng from the Challenge YOUrself Blog!  We want you to share your “One Little Word” for 2024 with us!

I selected the word “Enjoy”  which is what I plan to do every possible minute that I can do so, in 2024!

I made it the title on my layout with a photo of my wonderful husband and me enjoying a special moment at our stop

In Bermuda, while on our wonderful Disney Cruise with our family last October.   We kissed under the Moongate in front of our ship the Disney Dream! 

I created the base using Vicki Boutin pastes, a stamp and Ranger Distress Oxides.  I uses pspers and embellishments from her Print Shop Collection.

Here are some close ups for you:

Thanks for stopping by!  I can't wait to hear about your "One Little Word" and see what you create!

Please join us at the Challenge YOUrself Blog this month and share it with us!!

Take care,

Sherri

I used lots of Vickie Boutin’s Print Shop Collection for this layout that I created on a piece on her mixed media paper that was layered with stencils, stamps, pastes and Distress Oxide Inks.  

I hope I have inspired you to join us for our challenge this month!  Head on over to the