Celebrate the Challenge YOUrself Blog's 100th Challenge!

Here is Challenge YOUrself #100 from the Challenge YOUrself Blog! This month we would like you to create a layout using stars somewhere on your page. 

Be sure to include a photo of YOU on your layout!

Here is my Design Team Inspiration layout for you!

I thought this FUN photo of my friends and I having a blast at the Candytopia Pop-Up Event in New York City would be perfect to celebrate 

the 100th Challenge from the Challenge YOUrself Blog!
I added 3 different color stars to the layout - can you find all of them?

I had so much fun creating this layout - using Vicki Boutin's pre-made mixed media paper as a base then adding the fun word stencil on the left using Picket Fence Snowflake Paper Glaze. I splattered some Ranger Distress Oxide Spray -Picked Raspberry, and some Glimmer Mists all around, and had fun doodling around the edges of the base page too!   
Here are some "work in progress" photos:

And here are some close ups for you:

Those flying pig embellishments were created by duplicating an image from a photo I took, in different sizes, cutting them out and pop-dotting them!
Thanks so much for stopping by!  I hope I've inspired you to "Celebrate" with us and play along - check out the contest rules and prize info, along with some amazing inspiration from the rest of the Challenge YOUrself Design Team - there is LOTS in store this month 

- so follow along on the Blog and don't miss out!

Stay Safe ~ Be Well!
((HUGS)) ~ Sherri

Items used:

Paperhouse Colorways Flamingo Collection 
Amy Tangerine Shine On - Remember
Simple Stories - The Story of Us - Forever and Always
Bobunny Zip-a-dee-Doodle "ink"
Vickie Boutin - Mixed Media Base, Word Stencil
Picket Fence Paper Glaze - Snowflake
Ranger Distress Stain - Black Soot, Mustard Seed, Picket Fence
Ranger Distress Oxide Spray - Picked Raspberry
Tattered Angels Glimmer Mist - Deep Plum, Golden Orange
Echo Park - Designer Dies - Text Me
My Mind's Eye - My Story decorative brads
Eyelet Outlet - Enamel Hearts
Simple Stories Emoji Love
Freckled Fawn - Puffy Camera Stickers
Doodle Bug Designs - Shape Sprinkles
Hallmark Puffy Heart Stickers
American Crafts Thickers - Weekend

Challenge YOURself Challenge #92 “Girl’s Weekend”

Hi Scrappy Friends! 
I want to share a layout I created for the Challenge YOURself Blog. This month we are asking you to create a layout which a photo of YOU and something you do for self care. 

One of my favorite “treats” that I do for myself is to spend a weekend away scrapbooking with my friends!

I am using 2 photos from a "Roaring 20's" weekend scrapbook get-a-way with my friends Marianne and Tracey. The last big retreat we attended before Covid. It was at the end of January 2020. 

I was inspired by Challenge #22 for the My Little Scrapbook Store’s online crop and used this sketch, along with the very FUN Cute and Craft Collection from Doodlebug from MLSS's Website!!! 

and I am also entering this in the Dotty About Flair Facebook Page Challenge #5 - Sam's Tic Tac Toe Challenge - I used Ephemera/DAF Flair and Patterned Paper.

and here is my layout:

This is my FIRST ever Doodlebug product layout!  I am loving the colors and accessories for the Cute and Crafty Collection! I thought was perfect collection to use to document this FUN Scrappy Weekend with my friends! 

Here are some close ups for you:

Thanks so much for stopping by! I hope I've inspired you to play along with all of these FUN challenges!!

Take care and be well!

((HUGS)) ~ Sherri

Items used:

Doodlebug Design Cute and Crafty Collection:

7285 - Colorful Canvas, 7277 - Cute and Crafty, Odds and Ends Diecuts

DoodlePop - Crafty Caddy

Shape Sprinkles - "Love this!"

Ranger Distress Stains  - Black Soot, Picket Fence, Peacock Feathers, Twisted Citron, Picked Raspberry

Feathers, 

Thickers - "Honey"

Pink and Main Unicorn Pearls

Challenge YOUrself - #91 Shape Challenge "Candytopia"

 Hello my Scrappy Friends -  It is time for this month's FUN Layout Challenge from the Challenge YOUrself Blog!!!  This month we've got lots of choices for you - Just create a layout using shapes - and as always, a photo of YOU!

Here is my Design Team Inspiration for you 

- I chose to use Circles - with a few rectangles added too!

 This photo was taken on a Girlfriend's Day Trip to NYC to celebrate our friend Stephanie's Birthday at the FUN Candytopia Pop-Up!

I can't believe it was over 2 years ago!

I had lots of fun creating this - and actually used STAMPS to make those Ketch Flamingo and the new Salvage Patina Ranger Distress Oxide Stains, but before I did, I used the "kiss" method by watering down some of the ink on a piece of acrylic, and "kissing" it over the base of Vicki Boutin's Mixed Media Foundation Paper. I also did the same thing with Ranger's Blueprint Sketch Stain, that I splattered around too!

I even used one of the new Vicki Boutin's Color Study Bubble Stencils with some of her Color Study Textured Paste in Blueberry Sour and Watermelon Sour - full of circles and in a rectangle shape!

It was really fun to create my own background paper!

Here are some close-ups for you - I'll list all products used below too:

The little Watermelon Sour circles were made with the end of a paper straw - I though the layout needed some bright pink on the bottom right to balance out what was on the top left.

I fussy cut out all of the flowers from VB's Fieldnotes paper, and added additional texture by tearing the pattern papers behind my photo.

I am loving my new found addiction - Pink and Main - Unicorn Pearls - How cute and FUN are they - OH and they are MORE Circles!!

Thanks so much for stopping by - Please head on over to the Challenge YOUrself BLOG for all the challenge and prize details, along with LOTS more inspiration from the rest of the Design Team.  I hope you get a chance to play along with us this month too!

Take Care and Stay Safe 
(((HUGS))) ~ Sherri

Items Used:

Vicki Boutin Mixed Media Foundation Paper ( Base)

Close to My Heart "You Rock" Stamp

Ranger Distress Oxide Ink - Ketch Flamingo, Salvage Patina

Ranger Distress Stain - Blueprint Sketch, Picket Fence

Vicki Boutin Textured Paste - Blueberry Sour, Watermelon Sour

Vicki Boutin Color Study Bubbles Stencil

Vicki Boutin Field Notes - Among the Wild Flowers, Wander Always

Pink and Main - Unicorn Pearls

SOS March Challenge - "For Real!"

We have a really FUN challenge for you this month over at the Scrap Our Stash Blog! - 

It's an awesome COLOR challenge - PLUS use something from your stash that starts with the first letter of your first name!!

I used SEQUINS as my added stash item.

Here is my Design Team layout for your Inspiration:

Photos are from a day trip to NYC with my girlfriends!  We went to the pop-up Mickey Mouse Exhibit, and then to Black Tap for burgers and AMAZING Ice Cream Desserts!

I just had to use the "Llamalicious" Paprika Collection by PhotoPlay! I think all the colors work perfectly with the challenge, photos and happy memories!

Here are some close-ups for you-

Thanks so much for stopping by! I hope you find some time to play along with us at the 

Scrap Our Stash Blog this month - and that I've inspired you to go dig in your stash and create something beautiful!

Be sure to visit the Scrap Our Stash Blog for more inspiration from our great Design Team, along with Challenge Rules and Prize Info!

((HUGS)) ~ Sherri

SOS - December Cartoon and Sketch Challenge - Bakefest!

It's time for the December Saturday Cartoon Inspired Challenge from the Scrap Our Stash Blog!  - Plus you must include the color Gold and a Bow on your layout!

I used photos from our 2017  Bakefest, for my Design Team Inspiration Layout, for this month's Cartoon + Sketch Challenge, over at the Scrap Our Stash Blog - and I use Gold Twine, Gold Thicker Alpha's and 3D Gold Glitter Paper Bows for the added challenge:

For the past few years, my friends and I get together at my house, and bake up batches of our favorite Christmas cookies!  It is a long day, filled with sweet treats, love and laughter.  It's an event we all look forward to, and so do our families too!  There are always the standard Italian Grandma Cookies, and Biscotti too, but sometime we mix it up and try a new kind.  Our "BAKEFEST" is scheduled for later this month - I can't wait to see them and spend this special time together!  I Love this tradition and LOVE these ladies!

Thanks so much for stopping by!  Wishing you and your families and friends a very Happy Holiday Season!  I hope you can find some time to play along with us at the Scrap Our Stash Blog!

((HUGS)) ~ Sherri

Items used:
My Mind's Eye - Yuletide - Merry
Simple Stories - Winter Farm House Collection -
  Warm and Cozy, 4x6 Elements, Frosty Mornings, Enamel Dots
Eyelet Outlet Baking Brads
Nuvo - Crystal Drops - Simply White, Honey Gold
Ranger Distress Stains - Vintage Photo, Aged Mahogany, Evergreen Bough, Forest Moss, Tarnished Brass
BoBunny - Dear Santa - Candy Cane
Gold Twine
Gold Bows

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

Pick Your Side SOS September Sketch Challenge - BBQ in NYC!

Hi Everyone!  I had so much fun with this month's Pick Your Side Sketch Challenge from the Scrap Our Stash Blog!  I hope you will play along with us, as it really is a great one!  Just pick the left or right side as your inspiration sketch, and don't forget to add banners/pennants to your layout too!

I selected the LEFT sketch to work with, and used it to capture a memory of a super FUN evening, spent in NYC with good friends!

I used lots of papers/stuff from my Stash too!

My friends Melodie (from PA,) and Kimberly (from Ohio,) were visiting us before they embarked on a Disney Cruise out of NYC.  My friend Marianne volunteered to drive us into the city, where we had a great BBQ dinner at Virgil's BBQ -near Times Square, and then we walked over a few blocks to see the musical play "Beautiful."  

It really was a BEAUTIFUL night spent with special friends!

Here are some close-ups for you:

I forgot to tuck a tag with journaling behind one of the photos before I glued them down, so I decided to journal right on the layout!  The cityscape diecut is from www.shopthedoo.com I added Nuvo Crystal "Goldcoast" Drops to the windows and accented some of the corners of it with a white gel pen.

Love the Spoon and Fork embellishments that I got on clearance at a great little Scrapbook Store and retreat in PA - Creative Inkling!  Couldn't wait to use them on this layout!

Dinner was delicious! 

I used all of the different papers from the layout to make the banner across the top.  The NYC, Heart, and Times Square are Rub-ons that I have had FOR-EVER! - So glad I got to use them!

Thanks for stopping by!  I hope I've inspired you to play along with us at the Scrap Our Stash Blog - you never know what you might find in YOUR Stash!!
((HUGS)) ~ Sherri

Items Used:

Bella Blvd - Let's Go - Taxi

BoBunny - Starcrossed

KaiserCraft - Basecoat Collection - Morter

Ranger Distress Stains - Fired Brick, Black Soot, Picket Fence

Nuvo Glitter Drops - Goldcoast, Ebony Black

7 Gypsies - Architextures - Treasures - Tarnished Silver Fork and Spoon

Creative Imaginations Art Warehouse - New York Rub-ons