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 #102 "Fun in the Sun"

 Hi Everyone!  HAPPY JUNE!!  

Can you believe we are halfway through 2022?!!

I'd like to share my Design Team Inspiration Layout for the Challenge YOUrself Blog's June Challenge #102 ! This month we are asking you to use this beautiful MOOD BOARD as your inspiration.  You can hope on over to the Challenge YOUrself Blog's page to see the challenge rules and prize info - and LOTS more amazing inspiration from the rest of the Design Team!!

I selected a photo of my hubby and I at Horseshoe Bay on our NCL Cruise vacation way back in October of 2019!!! - We were there celebrating our 37th Anniversary that day and it was beautiful!

I used the FAB-U-LOUS Sun Chaser Collection from Heidi Swapp. 

I love the colors and thought they worked great with the photo and the Mood Board too!

Here are a few process photos using a stencil and Distress Inks and Oxides on the base page:

I used a different circle stencil and some pearl colored Nuvo Mousse to create the bubbles and also added lots of fun splatters too! On my finished layout, you can see that I outlined some of them with a black Sharpie marker.

And here are a few close ups for you:

How FUN is that velum pocket and sweet tag!!!

Thank so much for stopping by - I hope I've inspired you to play along with us at the Challenge YOUrself Blog!  I'd love to see what you create!

Happy Scappin'

((HUGS)) ~ Sherri

April SOS Golden Globe Challenge - "Small World"

It is time for Scrap Our Stash's April Golden Globe Challenge everyone!!  This month the inspiration is the Disney - PIXAR Movie "UP" 
and you have to include "Clouds" in your layout too!

The "Cloud" prompt reminded me of photos from a visit to "It's a Small World" at Disneyland, and since "UP" is a Disney (-PIXAR) movie - I decided to use them for my layout.

This was our 2nd visit to Disneyland - after our first Disney Wonder West Bound Panama Canal Cruise in May 2016. We had a great time, and hope to go back again someday!

Here are some close-ups for you:

The balloons in the inspiration photo reminded me of buttons,
so I had to include them in my layout.

I love the cloud background paper. I actually cut out the clouds I used as embellishments from the center of the base page - where I knew the holes would be covered by the photos and mats!  I then added them as embellishments, using 3-D Foam tape.

Thanks so much for stopping by!  I hope the only clouds in your future will be the ones you use on your layout, when you play along with us this month, at the Scrap Our Stash Blog!

((HUGS)) ~ Sherri

Items Used:

American Crafts - The color of Memories "Cloud" Paper
My Minds Eye - Cut and Paste - Presh "Beautiful" Bliss Paper
                                             - Presh "Good Times" Tribal Paper
                                             - Presh "Good Times" Treasures Paper
Distress Stains  - Fossilized Amber, Tumbled Glass, Worn Lipstick
Heidi Swapp - Photo Frames
Simple Stories - Enchanted Chipboard Stickers
Cocoa Vanilla "Love Always" Flair
Buttons, Thread, Queen and Company "Bubbbles"
Embroidery Thread
Buttons
Tim Holtz Tiny Attacher

Pocket Book Mini Album

Hi there Doodle Doo'ers!!  I hope you are all enjoying your summer, and keeping COOL!

I wanted to share a cute mini album that I created for a co-worker, who presented it to her grand daughter for her confirmation. this was my first attempt using Mod Podge (MP) and I am happy with the results, as was the proud Grandma, and the sweet little girl who made her confirmation.

Most of these supplies were purchased from Scrap-a-Doodle Doo, and I assembled this sweet little album at the last Scrap-a-Doodle Doo Weekend event!  The paper was given to my by my good friend and scrappin' buddy and it worked perfectly!  ( THANKS JANICE!)

Well - here is the front of the purse.  It is a hard chipboard album made by Fabscraps and was purchased from Scrap-a-Doodle Doo  ( I have to apologize for the poor photos - I was in a rush to give it to the Grandma!)

The flowers were from my flower collection from past "DOO" purchases.  The white peal beads and the feather were from one of Scrap-a-Doodle Doo's Mixed Media Kits - if you have never checked them out - please "DOO" they are full of GREAT stuff to add to your projects ( AND THEY ARE ON SALE!)  I punched a hole in the bottom right corner of the front flap and hung a beautiful resin cross by Melissa Frances from some fuzzy fiber.

Here you can see that I painted the edges and the inside center with a bright purple, and then gave it a coat of "MP"  I also punched a hole on the top and hung a Tim Holtz Swivel Clap to which I added some bead and charms from left over and broken jewelry  **GREAT TIP for something to keep or search for at Garage Sales to add a little something special to your projects!**

Here is the back.  I left it very plain and let the paper's message be the focus here.

Here is a close up of that cute little cross from Melissa Frances.

Here is a close up of that flower grouping on the front.  I am so please how it turned out!

Inside cover and first page

Purple foam THICKERS and some pearl swirls.

I made a pull out pocket on a few of the pages too. 

Some buttons and stickers added to the decoration.

Last page and back cover - the words are from a Heidi Swap Sticker set, and the adorable little Communion Girl is a custom die cut that you can order from  Scrap-a-Doodle Doo.  (You can see the charms in this photo too.(

I mixed lots of patterns / colors / and papers in this mini - but I love the way they all worked together.

Chipboard minis are so much fun, and make great gifts - I hope this inspires you to try one - or to get crafty and make another!

Thanks for stopping by THE DOO BLOG!

((HUGS)) ~ Sherri