Back in the Day!

Hello Scrappy Friends - this is my Design Team Layout for the My Little Scrapbook Stores "Camp Scrap-a-lot" Online Crop - Challenge #17 - "Off Roading" - You have to use BROWN for your layout - Kraft or Brown Papers, Embellishments, anything brown on your project!

I couldn't wait to use the AWESOME Ciao Bella "The Seventies" Collection from My Little Scrapbook Store - and I thought it went perfectly for this BROWN Challenge and with these photos of my Mom, Brother and I from 1971! My Dad and his friends purchased this BROWN very "vintage" trailer in New York State, that we all used as a vacation get-a-way, and the Dads used it as a hunting "cabin." It was one of those metal trailers with the rounded ends. I'm not sure if it was an Airstream - but I do know it was really small! We made lots of fun memories there - that's for sure!

I started with a piece of Kraft paper for my base, and used 2 Vicki Boutin stencils and some Ranger Distress Vintage Photo Ink, and Ranger Distress Oxide Inks in Mustard Seed and Wild Honey.

I am also entering this into the Dotty About Flair Facebook Page Challenge #20 - Collaboration with the Scrap Squad Facebook Page,

and their DAF Scraplift Collaboration Challenge using this layout as inspiration - 

I used an awesome Dotty About Flair on my layout too!

Here are a few close ups for you:

Here is the base page after I finished stenciling, and where I started to add layers and build my layout.

Here is a close up of all the "FUN" stuff - can you spot the avocados? And how cute is that camera charm - and don't forget about that COOL orange DAF Flair with the hearts!

I loved the little Avocados in the Picket Fence Sequin Mix, and I fussy cut that Retro Toaster and popped it on the page!

No "70's" Layout would be complete without a PEACE sign -Right!?!
And can I just say - How COOL was I with that animal print coat, with the big buckle and those ponytails!! - I was 10 yrs old in this photo, and my little brother was 8.  My Beautiful Mom was just 28, with that cool wig and those big sunglasses!!

Thanks so much for stopping by - I hope I've encouraged you to play along with any of these challenges!

((HUGS)) ~ Sherri
Take Care and Be Safe!
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Items Used:

Ciao Bella  - The Seventies Collection

Kraft Paper

Tim Holtz Idea-ology Adage Tickets

Cosmo Cricket Tiny Type Stickers

Vicki Boutin Color Study Bubble Stencils

7 Gypsies Tag 

Washi Tape

Little Birdie Beaded Micro Petals - Vintage and Burlap Beaded Fancies -Natural

Ranger Distress Ink - Vintage Photo

Ranger Distress Oxide Inks - Mustard Seed, Wild Honey

Ranger Distress Oxide Spray - Vintage Photo

Ranger Distress Spray - Tarnished Brass

Dotty About Flair - Orange Flair

Nuvo Crystal Drops - Dirty Bronze

Picket Fence - Sands of Time Gem Mix

Picket Fence - Avocado Toast Sequin Mix

Sequins and Twine

Stuck!? Sketches August Sketch - Happy Memories

Hi there Scrappy World!  Where has this summer gone??  I can't believe we are approaching the end of August already!  I had some free time recently and decided to play along with Stuck Sketches Awesome August Sketch!  Here is the inspiration sketch:

I selected a photo of my little brother Jack and I from when we were little.  My Mom said she had this professional photo take by my Great Uncle, and entered us into a "King and Queen" contest they were having in our home town.  (We didn't win :-(  LOL! )

I am a big fan of Simple Stories, and I think their "Documented" Collection worked perfectly for this photo.

I love mixing patterns and textures, and using lots of layers. Washi Tape is my new "must have, must use" scrappy item!

I used Tonic Studio's Indian Gold Nuvo Mousse with a circle stencil on the layout, and then outlined some of the circles with a Sharpie Pen.  I also dropped Black India ink from above the layout - and then blew on the drops with a straw to make them splatter.

My little brother's smile in this photo is priceless! I am so happy with how this layout came out.  I think the sketch was the perfect inspiration to capture this happy memory!

Thanks for stopping by!  I hope you get a chance to "get scrappy with it soon too!"
((HUGS)) ~ Sherri

Items used:
Simple Stories "Documented" Collection:
   Bracket Label / Houndstooth
   Page Elements
   Memories
Bombay Black India Ink
Ranger Distress Stains - Tarnished Brass,Vintage Photo, Black Soot
Washi Tape, Ribbon, Gold Pearl Gems, Paper flowers, Wood Veneer elements, Black and Brown Bling, Sharpie Marker

Prima Romantique Layout GIVE-A-WAY!!

UPDATE - APRIL 9th, 2013 
THIS POST has now received OVER 400 hits since it was published last month!!!  Since it seems like many of you LIKE it - I've got a SPECIAL SURPRISE for you -  Head on over to my BLOG POST for my Local Scrapbook Store - Scrap-a-Doodle Doo, in Ramsey, NJ to find out how you can WIN!!
There is a FULL photo of this layout and another FREEBIE for you too!

And -please be sure to become a FOLLOWER of my BLOG - if you don't want to miss out on any future SURPRISES / Challenges and GIVE-A-WAYS TOO!!

PS -I'd love to hear from you -PLEASE take a minute to add a comment on this post, and let me know you were here :-) 

What are you waiting for? 
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Thanks - ((HUGS))~ Sherri

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Hi everyone! Sherri here, inviting you to my next class

at Scrap-a-Doodle Doo!

 

When? Saturday, March 23rd 11:30AM to 1:30PM

Where? Scrap-a-Doodle Doo! (of course!)

37 C Swan Street

Ramsey, NJ

Cost: $25.00

SEATING is LIMITED and going fast - (only 3 seats/kits left!) So please CALL the Store at 201-818-7060 to reserve yours, OR -you can Sign Up through MEET UP by Clicking HERE! or

on the DOO's WEBSITE HERE!

Here is the FIRST Sneak Peek:

This 1 page 12x12 Layout features BEAUTIFUL Papers from Prima's Romantique Collection!

We will create lots of layers with this VERY VINTAGE Paper collection from PRIMA, and will use Tim Holtz's Tattered Flower and Autumn Gatherings dies to create a Fab-u-lous Flower and cute little leaves adding lots of dimension to this layout.

Distressing and accents will be created using Ranger Distress Stains, and I AM IN LOVE with the BEAUTIFUL and "TRENDY" Bella Blvd Green Feather! HOTNESS!

Lately, I seem to try to use the Unique and Versatile May Arts Web Weave Ribbon, when ever I can, and love the texture it adds to this layout! To soften it up and give it a little SPARKLE - we will spray a Paper Doily with GLIMMER MIST (surprise! surprise!), and even WATER DISTRESS a few corners for more texture and visual interest!

AND... I can't wait to show you what to do with another TRENDY and "Happening" product.... BAKERS TWINE!! - another one of my new "FAVS!" To top it off, we will add a couple of VINTAGE brass buttons too!

Here is your 2nd Sneak Peek -

The double photo mat will hold a 4 x 6 Vertical Photo.

 I hope you can join me!

If you can't make it - there may be KITS to GO available - but please check with the store as these are limited in quantity too!
7 Seats/kits are already spoken for - 
Please call the store at 201 818 7060 to reserve yours -before they are all gone! :-)

THANKS for stopping by!

((HUGS)) ~ Sherri