"Thankful" Kaisercraft Peachy Layout for My Little Scrapbook Store DT

Hi Scrappy friends - here is my latest layout for the My Little Scrapbook Store Design Team!
I used lots of products from the Kaisercraft Peachy Collection Happy Scrappy Bag that is ON SALE on the My Little Scrapbook Store Website!  
To check out bag full of goodies CLICK HERE!

This is my "grand-kitty" Sam.  Isn't he adorable?
He was rescued on July 4th, and is named after Sam Adams
He is just so cute!

You can also check out another layout I made using this same collection by Clicking HERE 
- for more inspiration and to see how very versatile this collection really is!

Thanks for stopping by!
I hope you grab this beautiful collection at the super great price before they are all gone!

Here are all the products used on this Layout:

Kaisercraft Peachy Collection: 

  Honey Flower (base page)

  Honey Dew

  Apricot

  Burnt Sienna

  Diecut Shapes

  Sticker Sheet

Cardstock

BoBunny HappyTails Chipboard

Nuvo Crystal Drops - Auburn Pear and Caramel Cream

Nuvo Glitter Drops - Emerald City

Ranger Distress Stains - Rusty Hinge and Peacock Feathers

Washi Tape

  

Scrap Our Stash May Golden Globe Challenge "CUTE"

This month's Golden Globe Challenge over at the Scrap Our Stash Blog, challenges you to create a layout about an animal, and to use patterned paper or an embellishment 

with an animal on it. I hope you will join us!

Here is my layout for your inspiration.  I used a photo of our 2 Portuguese Waterdogs.  Maggie is on the left, with the white paws and chest, and Tino is on the right with the blue bandana.  They had just come from the groomers and looked so cute - so I had to take their photo!

I like to use papers and embellishments from different manufacturers and mix up patterns that contain similar colors.

I stained a wood veneer dog embellishment with Black Soot Distress Stain, for the added challenge element.

Below are some close ups for you:

Thanks for stopping by - I hope I've inspired you to join us at the Scrap Our Stash Blog, and I can't wait to see you layout!!  Hope on over to check our full challenge and prize info, along with more inspiration from our Design Team too!

(((HUGS)))~ Sherri

Items used:
Bella Blvd - Tail Wagers & Cat Naps - Puppy Park
Best Creation - Puppy Love
Bo Bunny "Happy Tails" - Chipboard, Brads, Fur Fashion paper
Queen and Co - Pet Bones paper
Echo Park - That's My Boy - Boy Dots
Amy Tangerine - Thickers "Grace"
Jillibean Soup wood veneer
Bakers Twine
Ranger Distress Stains - Vintage Photo, Black Soot, Fired Brick, Broken China, Rusty Hinge, Fossilized Amber

January SOS Blend-a-Sketch "MEOW"

WOW!  Take a look at the NEW BLEND-A-SKETCH CHALLENGE   from the 

Scrap Our Stash Blog!

To "blend" the sketches-I decided to flip the layout on the right on it's side, and use that layout's basic design elements, including the triangle, 3 photos and the added element on top of the middle photo. From the layout on the right, I used the journaling space idea, and made a "sort of" half twisty circle with yarn, around the photos.

I also included RHINESTONES (don't forget!)

This is a layout showcasing our new "Grand-Kitty" Sam!

He is super sweet, and puts up with our 2 dogs when he comes to visit.  He is the most adorable kitten, and has the sweetest face!

Here are some close ups for you:

Thanks for stopping by, I hope you get a chance to get creative with us this month, and try out this new challenge from the 

Scrap Our Stash Blog!

((HUGS)) ~ Sherri

Items Used:

BoBunny Happy Tails  Collection
 - Spots
 - Cat Nap
 - Chipboard, Noteworthy, Jewels (Rhinestones)
Base is Prima Marketing - Songbird Collection "Jotz"
Simple Stories "We are Family" - Making Memories
Jillibean Soup - Fur Fusion Soup - Wooden Embellishments
Yarn
Ranger Distress Stains - Evergreen Bough, Fossilized Amber, Fired Brick, Picket Fence

October SOS Sketch Plus Word - "LEAF" - Handsome Boy!

It is time for October's Sketch Challenge over at the Scrap Our Stash Blog!!
Not only are we giving you this AWESOME Sketch as your inspiration  - you also need to dig through your "STASH" and use an item from each of the letters in the word
LEAF!  
Here is the delicious sketch:

Here is my take on the Challenge!  
I used the following items for the "LEAF" Challenge:
L - Letters
E - Enamel Dots, Eyelets
A - Arrow
F - Flair

This is a photo of our sweet "Valentino." He is a 4 year old Portuguese Water Dog!  LOVE him lots! He actually turns 4 this week!! HAPPY BIRTHDAY TINO! 

I used LETTER Stickers for the title

I love the "handsome boy" tab from Dusty Attic and I added the "ARROW" chipboard circle for the challenge.

I dug out some EYELETS, and used some ENAMEL DOTS for the letter "E" in LEAF

I really am in love with FLAIR - and this "WOOF!" one worked great for the challenge and the layout!

Here is a close up of an EYELET and a sweet metal embellishment!

LOVE this collection from BoBunny - I think that chipboard title on the bottom right is perfect!!

Thanks for stopping by!  I hope I've inspired you to come play along with us at the Scrap Our Stash Blog!!
(((HUGS))) ~ Sherri

Items used:
BoBunny "Happy Tails" Collection, Papers, Stickers and Chipboard and Bling
Dusty Attic Chipboard
Pebbles Enamel Dots
Queen and Co. Flair
Ranger Distress Stains - Carved Pumpkin, Picket Fence, Aged Mahogany, Salty Ocean, Fossilized Amber
Jillibean Soup - Fur Fusion Soup Wooden Embellishments

Lasting Memories March GDT Week 5 -- *5 Patterned Papers "Good Wait!"

Hello Scrappy Friends!

It is time for my last week as a Guest Designer for the Lasting Memories Scrapbook Layout Blog.

I really had a great time with these challenges, and I hope they have inspired you to get some scrappy and creative time in, and play along with us!

The last challenge is to use 5 different pattern papers.  If any of you have seen my layouts on previous posts, you know this is not a problem for me - and something that I love to do. A helpful hint for those that might find this difficult - try to use papers from the same paper line or collection. This way the manufacturers have done all the coordinating for you.  If not, don't be afraid to put different patterns together on your own.  I'd suggest looking for patterns that contain the same or similar colors, and build from there!

Here is my layout - I used BoBunny's Happy Tails Collection - I used 7 different patterns in this layout - 5 are obvious. Numbers 6 and 7 are the front and back of BoBunny's Double Dot Orange Citrus Vintage, used to mat the photos, and for the journaling tag.

I also used 3 of the same photos that I had played with by using different filters from an app that I have on my phone - I thought they came out cool and worked great for this layout!

These are our 2 Portuguese Waterdogs, Maggie, on the bottom left with the white paws and chest, and Tino on the top right, who is all black.  This breed is very smart, and since they are a working dog, they need to be challenged and kept busy.  One of their favorite training games is "wait."  After they sit, and then down, I place a treat on the top of one of their paws. As you can see, the won't even look at the treat, and will leave it there until I say "OK, Take it!"

I then praise them and say "Good Wait!" 

I've had the orange Double Dot Chipboard letters and swirls in my stash forever!, and thought they worked perfectly with this layout.

I matted and popped the "DOGS" sticker, and thought the orange dot washi tape worked well with the papers and chipboard. Love all the coordinating embellishments with this line!

I popped the mat with the 3 photos, and created a pocket to tuck a journaling card into.  Love that cute black and white doggie washi tape too!

Here is the back of the journaling card, and yes, I do love my dogs!  They bring such joy and love into our lives!

Thanks for stopping by, and thanks again to the Lasting Memories Challenge Blog for the March Guest Designer Spot!  I really had a great time - and completed 5 extra layouts this month too!! Check out the Lasting Memories Blog, for all of the challenge info and prize details and please join us, and play along!  
(((HUGS)) ~ Sherri

5 Pattern Papers

BoBunny Happy Tails Collection
1. License
2. Paw Prints
3. Fur Fashion
4. Spots
5. Stripes
and
6. BoBunny Double Dot Orange Citrus Vintage

BoBunny Double Dot Chipboard ( letters and swirls)
BoBunny Happy Tails - Brads and Jewels
Me and My Big Ideas - Mambi Chips
Ranger Distress Stain - Picket Fence, Carved Pumpkin, Fossilized Amber

"Puppy Love" SOS January "Tic Tac Toe Challenge"

Happy 2017 everyone!  

It is time for a Brand New Challenge from the 

Scrap Our Stash Blog!

I am so happy to be returning as a DT member of this very talented Scrap Our Stash Team, and providing inspiration for this AWESOME Challenge Blog!

This month, we have a Tic Tac Toe Stash Challenge, for your creative pleasure!  Just pick any 3 blocks in a row, across, up and down, or diagonally, and use those items from your "stash" in your layout!  This was lots of FUN, and I hope you join us and show us your creativity this month too!

Here is the Challenge:

And here is my take on, using Paint/Mist, 5+ Patterned Papers and Twine, from the 3 left vertical blocks!

I call this layout "Puppy Love" These are our 2 Portuguese Waterdogs, Valentino on the left, and Maggie on the right - laying nose to nose!  I used lots of "stuff" from BoBunny's "Happy Tails" collection.  The base page has been in my "stash" forever - the paw prints are raised and have a little glitter.

Here you can see the "twine" that I staples on using my Tim Holtz Tiny Attacher. You can also count the 5+ pattern papers, and the shiny heart was sprayed with Red Glimmer Mist, and then glazed.

I also sprayed this wooden "Heidi Swapp" hello title with red Glimmer Mist, and glazed it as well.  Love that cute washi tape that I've also had for some time!

Here is a close up of my sweet pups.  Tino on the left is all black with a wavy coat.  He is 2 years old.  His "big sister" Maggie is black and white with a curly coat. She is 4 yrs old. 

I love lots of layers and patterns! I inked all of the torn edges with Ranger Distress stains.

Another close up of the torn and inked edges, along with the enamel and gem embellishments.

Thanks for stopping by!  I hope you will play along with us this month at the Scrap Our Stash Blog!

Wishing you and your family a very Happy and Healthy 2017, filled with ONLY Good "Stuff!"

((HUGS)) ~ Sherri

Those Eyes,That Face! - SOS Book Cover Challenge for September

Well, this month's Book Cover Challenge from the Scrap Our Stash Blog looks like it is pretty much about "school" but look closer...  I drew my inspiration from the cute dog at the bottom/center of the cover.  Since my "boys" are in their 20's and I started scrapping "late" in their lives, I don't have very many school "type" photos around.  I decided to focus on the dog, as my newest dog, Tino, is my almost 3 year old "baby," and also the YELLOW background color!  So, you see, the book inspired challenges are pretty much all about what "inspires YOU" about the photo - so come on, and join us in this month's challenge!  I can't wait to see what INSPIRES YOU!

Be SURE to include a BOOK or DICTIONARY Paper in you Layout too!!

Below is my "Inspiration" Layout for you - as you can see - I focused on our youngest Portuguese Water Dog  - Valentino, or TINO as he is very affectionately known!!  I used the color YELLOW as my background color, just like in the book cover.  I also used a page out of an old children's fairytale book, as he was just a 4 month old little guy, when these photos were taken. 

He did have me at WOOF!

He is still just as cute!

This was his first snowfall

Seriously, could you say no to that face?? - You can see the old page from a children's book that I used to layer some of the papers and patterns behind this cute photo!

As you can see, I tore most of the paper components in this layout. I really like the look it gives.

Here are some of the items used:
BoBunny "Happy Tails" - Paw Prints and Bow Wow 12x12 papers, along with decorative brads and buttons
Washi Tape
Distress Stains - Candied Apple, Mermaid Lagoon, Carved Pumpkin, Picket Fence

Thanks for stopping by, and I look forward to seeing what you come up with this month.  Please stop by the Scrap Our Stash Blog for full challenge details and PRIZE info!

((Hugs)) ~ Sherri

The Doo's April Sketch Challenge

Hi everyone!  I hope you are able to welcome in spring by enjoying a little crafty time for yourselves! It is so important to try to set aside even just 1 hour a week for some "YOU" time - and get a little crafty with it - if you can!

My favorite Local Scrapbook Store, Scrap-a-Doodle Doo has their newest SKETCH CHALLENGE for APRIL posted as an EVENT on their Facebook Page  - ALL you have to "DOO" is LIKE Scrap-a-Doodle Doo's Facebook Page - and then CLICK on the EVENT for all the details - and you can even post your entry into the contest right there within the event!

Here is the sketch they chose from Pinterest for this month:

And here is my take on it:

I used the NEW Bo Bunny "Happy Tails" Collection to help document a "CRAZY" playtime with our two dogs. I really love this line, it is so bright and playful, and the colors are great. The accessories are awesome too!  You can order them ON LINE at SCRAP-A-DOODLE DOO if you don't live in the area too!

Maggie and Tino are both Portuguese Water Dogs.  Maggie is 2 1/2 (she is the one with the curly hair, white paws and chest,) and Tino is our new 5 1/2 month old boy -who is all black, with wavy hair.  Yes, I said "HAIR" as PWD's have hair and not fur :-)  - Yup, that is right -no shedding!

As you can see in the photos - they had a great time playing with paper packing that came in a box delivered from Amazon.  I think they had just as much fun playing with the paper, as they did with the toys that were delivered!  LOL!  - They are really great dogs - and if you couldn't tell, I love them both a lot!


Thanks for stopping by!

I hope you get some "YOU" time to get your craft on soon!
((HUGS)) ~ Sherri

Productive Scrappy Day with Friends :-)

Hello Scrappy Friends!!

I spent last Saturday scrapping with friends, and I was able to complete 2 layouts - I'd like to share them with you.....

This was one of the photos from our January Disney Fantasy Cruise - we had such a great timeTOGETHER as a family. I know my "boys" are all grown up - but I really LOVE the fact that they still like to go on vacations with their Mom and Dad, and feel BLESSED that they still do.

I've got lots of Pirate Night Photos, (it is a really FUN night on the ship,) but my FAVORITE one has to be this one with my "friend" JACK SPARROW!!!  

He was so funny - he ignored the guys and pretty much only spoke to me :-)   

I used lots of "STUFF" I've had for a while and some that received from friends 

- Simple Stories Documented papers, Bo Bunny Mama Razzi papers, brads, buttons, washi tape, etc.....  

I'm happy with how this layout turned out - I hope you like it too!

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Then below is a layout of a photo I found from way back in 1975.  It is of me and my first dog LOUIE!

I think one of my favorite elements is the custom "MEMORIES" camera die cut from Scrap-a-Doodle Doo! I used the new BoBunny "HAPPY TAILS" pet paper line - and really love all the banners and flags and the layered effect they create.

I hope these layouts inspire you to go out and CREATE something!

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