Lasting Memories LM#363 Guest Designer " CHEVRON " and Let's Get Sketchy !

Hi everyone! It is time for my last week (#5) as a Guest Designer for September Challenges over at the Lasting Memories Scrapbook Layout Challenge Blog!    As you know, this month is all about patterns, and this week, the LM#363 challenge is to use "CHEVRONS" somewhere on your layout - as many (or as little) as you would like - Just make sure there are CHEVRONS on it somewhere -  Check out all the details and rules over at the LM Blog!

Here is my inspiration layout for you!

This is a photo of my hubby, my oldest son, and I on a tour in St. Kitts.  It was a very hot day and we had a great time!  The photo was taken by friends from England that we met on our 2014 West Bound Transatlantic Cruise on the Disney Magic.  We are looking forward to sailing with them again in 2018 - this time on the Disney Wonder, and through the Panama Canal!!! 

I've also decided to enter this layout over at the Let's Get Sketchy Blog's September 1st Sketch Challenge

Here are some close ups for you:

LOVE this custom title from www.shopthedoo.com 

I had a blast playing along as a Guest Designer over at the Lasting Memories Blog this month and and thankful for the inspiration found there - and for getting 5 extra layouts done this month!!

I used lots of "stuff" from Simple Stories "Here We Go!"Collection, and had fun using Nuvo Crystal Drops for embellishments too!

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

Lasting Memories #362 Guest Designer "Plaids" and "Stuck?! Sketches" September Challenge

Hi Everyone! This weeks "Pattern" challenge #362 over at the Lasting Memories Challenge Blog is to use "PLAIDS" on your layout.   After digging through my paper "stash"  I pulled out some of the different plaid papers that I could find, and I also decided to use this awesome September 1st SKETCH from over at the "Stuck?! Sketches" Blog for inspiration for my layout.  I am linking it to their challenge too!

If you've been stopping by my blog this month - this is the 4th Guest Designer Layout I've completed for the Lasting Memories blog, and I have to say, it has been lots of FUN!  

Come join us and "show us your plaid!!   Here is mine:

I've had this really cool "Starbucks" Washi tape that I ordered on-line from the Washi Kingdom website, and thought it would work great with the plaids I found, and the "Starbucks Selfie" photo that I wanted to use!   I hope my layout inspires you to play along!

I love the travel mug I am holding in this photo, and I created a journaling tag out of a used Starbucks Gift Card, where I journaled why it is one of my favorites, by gluing a piece of white cardstock to the back of it.  I created a "pocket" behind the photo with 3M 3-D foam tape, so I could slip the journaling card in there. 

I punched a hole on the side so I could add some paper yarn as a pull.  I created a "pocket" behind the photo with 3M 3-D foam tape, so I could slip the journaling card in there.  

Of course I had to add some more Starbucks Washi Tape to the top of my journaling card too!!

I used a cardboard coffee cup sleeve that I had in my stash as an embellishment too - and I love these little plastic Starbucks embellishments I picked up at a Scrapbook Expo Show last year! You can also see a close up of the super cool washi tapes here too!!

I used Tonic Studio's Nuvo Mousse - in Citrus Green both around the edges of the dark green base page - and also used it in a Tim Holtz stencil too.  I LOVE the shimmer and dimension!  Oh and that little iPhone brad and the Selfie circle brad at the bottom of the photo are so much fun too!

Thanks for stopping by!  

I hope you play along with us at the Lasting Memories Scrapbook Challenge blog too!

((HUGS)) ~ Sherri

Lasting Memories Guest Designer " Florals " LM# 361

Hi everyone! It is time for week # 3 as a Guest Designer for September Challenges over at the Lasting Memories Scrapbook Layout Challenge Blog!  As you know, this month is all about patterns, and this week, the LM#361 challenge is to use "FLORALS" somewhere on your layout - as many (or as little) as you would like - Just make sure there are FLORALS on it somewhere -  Check out all the details and rules over at the LM Blog!

Here is my inspiration layout for you!

This is a photo of my mom and me at our niece's bridal shower.  I love this "So Fancy" collection from Simple Stories!  

I used a bunch of floral patterned paper and stickers from this collection! One of my favorite things to do is to create a pocket behind one of the photos on my layout, using 3D foam tape.  I use it to slip in a card for journaling.

Here is the front of the journaling card

and here is the back!

I love how Simple Stories coordinates everything!

Thanks for stopping by!  

I hope you will play along with us on this FUN LM#361 Challenge!

Items used:
Simple Stories "So Fancy" Collection - 
4x6 Horizontal Journaling
Too Cute
Besties
Cardstock Stickers
Enamel Dots
Washi Paper Tape
Bits and Pieces
Photo Stickers

Dusty Attic Chipboard, Ranger Distress Stains in - Picked Raspberries, Fossilized Amber, Picket Fence, Peacock Feathers

Lasting Memories September Guest Designer " STRIPES" Challenge LM#360

Hi everyone! It is time for week # 2 as a Guest Designer for September Challenges over at the Lasting Memories Scrapbook Layout Challenge Blog!  As you know, this month is all about patterns, and this week, the LM#360 challenge is to use Stripes somewhere on your layout - as many (or as little) as you would like - Just make sure there are stripes on it somewhere -  Check out all the details and rules over at the LM Blog!

I decided to use LOTS of stripes on my layout!  I included striped patterned paper, striped washi tape, even striped buttons!  

Here is my Guest Designer Inspiration Layout for you!  I hope you will play along with us this week!  You have all month to LINK UP your layout so go ahead and "have at it!"

These photos are of some of my scrappy friends and me, at a SUPER FUN Weekend Scrapbooking Crop! Scrap-a-Doodle Doo puts on these awesome crops 4 times a year and we always have a BLAST, Scrapping and Laughing together!
( www.shopthedoo.com )  Each Crop event is "themed" and this Crop was right after the 4th of July weekend, so it was called "Star Spangled Scrapping!"   I had to include a "?" after the #CROPPING in my title, as after looking at these pictures, I am not sure how much actual "Cropping" took place! LOL!!

I am LOVING these buttons from Queen and Company!  I picked them up at the Scrapbook Expo event last month, specifically with this layout in mind!

Besides Themed decorations, and give-a-ways, there is always some kind of "photo-op" including "props" too for all of us scrappers to "capture the memories!" 

Of course, all the late night scrappers need a little "adult libations" to keep our "mojo" flowing into the wee hours of the morning!

So come join in the FUN, and let us see what you can do with "STRIPES" by joining in on Challenge #LM360 at the Lasting Memories Blog!!   You have until September 30th to LINK UP and play along!

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

Items Used:

Peebles - America the Beautiful "Flag Stripe"

Bella Blvd - Just Add Color "Daily Details"

White "Doodle O" from www.shopthedoo.com

Washi Tape

Card Stock

Thickers and Sticker Letters

Queen and Company - White Pinwheels, Red and Blue Button Bouquet II

3 D Foam Tape by 3M

Eyelet Outlet and Brads - Mixed Stars

Ranger Distress Stains - Blueprint Sketch, Fired Brick

Lasting Memories Guest Designer for September!! #359 "Polka Dots!" 8/27

I'm so happy to have been chosen as September's Guest Designer for the Lasting Memories Layout Challenges Blog!  There is so much FUN coming your way this month, with each week bringing a new challenge to inspire you!!  The Theme for September is "All About Patterns"

This first week's Challenge is - Polka Dots!  Create a Layout using Polka Dots somewhere on it - as much or as little as you would like!
Full details, Link Up and Prize info can be found HERE

I used LOTS of Polka Dots, and lots of Product from Simple Stories three "Say Cheese" Collections!

Here is my GD Layout for your Inspiration:

 Here are some close ups for you!

I love to make a pocket behind my photos using 3D Foam Tape - and tucking a fun tag in behind it.

I add some kind of "pull" on the top of the card, and journal about the photo or memories on the back.

Thanks so much for stopping by!  Wait until you see what I, and the rest of the LASTING MEMORIES Design Team have for you through the rest of the month!  I hope you get a chance to play along!

((HUGS)) ~ Sherri

Items Used:
Simple Stories
Say Cheese - "Fun," Chipboard Frames, Fundamental and Expressions Cardstock Stickers, Decorative Brads
Say Cheese 2 - Stickers, Bits and Pieces, Enamel Dots
Say Cheese 3 - Decorative Brads
Queen and Co - Chipboard Elements and Washi Tapes
Ranger Distress Stains - Fossilized Amber, Picket Fence, Tumbled Glass, Fired Brick
Cardstock
Dress it up - Mickey and Minnie Buttons

Guest Designer for April for ArchiScraps Blot - SEW FUN!

There is a FUN and Colorful Challenge Blog that I have been playing along with recently.  The Blog is called Archi-scraps, and they are located in Sydney, New South Wales, Australia . If you like a good challenge, you should check them out and play along too!

I'm SUPER EXCITED to have been selected to be their April Guest Designer and I'm thankful for the honor!! Their challenges are quite unique, and mainly consist of one word, and an inspiration photo.  This really leaves room for your own interpretation, and makes it all quite FUN!

The Challenge for April is to make a layout or card featuring sewing (hand or machine) and using the photo below for inspiration.

I used the colors GREEN and ORANGE as inspiration from the photo, and did all my sewing by hand.  

Here is my Layout:

As you can see in the journaling on the tag, hubby and I were on the Jungle Cruise, at Disneyland in these photos.  I hand stitched a design along the top and bottom of the layout, as well as added 2 lines of stitching and added some beads above and below the photos.  Lots of GREEN and ORANGE! I really wanted to give this layout a "JUNGLE" feel!

Here are some close ups for you!

Here is a close up of the stitching and I am loving that AWESOME title!  It is from a set of Dear Lizzy  - "Hello" Thickers

Here is a close up of the beading, and some of the embellishments near the top right of the layout.

Of course I had to add a not so hidden "hidden Mickey" on the layout - after all, we were in Disneyland!  Love that sweet little tag that I covered with 3 different washi tapes!

Here is a close up of all the layers, tearing and stitching.  I did use a plastic guide, and first punched the holes of the stitched design into the paper, and then got busy sewing!

Love the 3D pop moth embellishment, and another close up of the stitching.

Here you can see another close up of the beading along with a few stitches that I added to the burlap.  I fussy cut the leaves out of a scrap of patterned paper that I had and layered them with pop dots to give them dimension.

Thanks for stopping by!  Please take a peek over at the Archi-scraps Blog, and check out the full info on the challenge, along with lots more inspiration from the Design Team members there!

((HUGS)) ~ Sherri

Items used:
Dear Lizzy Thickers - "Hello"
BoBunny Zoology "Wild Thing"
BoBunny Kiwi Journal
Basic Grey - Curio / General Store
Cardstock
Pink Paislee - Butterfly Garden  - Clear Pops
Fabric Palette - Jute Burlap Toile
Jillybean Soup - Wood Sprinkles
Art-C Bead Mix - Natural
Gems, Washi Tape, Embroidery Thread

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