December SOS "Biscotti" Sketch Challenge and Farewell - for now!

Well, as they say, all good things must come to an end, and this will be my last post as a member of the Scrap Our Stash Design Team.  I am so grateful to have been a part of this talented bunch of ladies for the last 5 years!!  I can't believe it has been that long, and I've enjoyed every minute and every layout I've been challenged to create - think about that - 2 layouts / month, x 12 months, x 5 years  = 120 layouts!!  ( There are actually 123 layouts in the Scrap Our Stash label on my blog!!) OH MY!

While I have so enjoyed the creative journey with SOS, I felt it was time for me to step down for a bit. Working from home seems to offer me less free time - not sure why that is... but I know I am blessed to still be working and working from home in these unprecedented times! I'm still going to "get scrappy with it" and continue on with my other design teams, but I felt the need to cut back for now. I hope you will continue to follow my scrappy posts, and also play along with all the talented designers on the Scrap Our Stash Blog. You may see me join in once in a while too!

That being said - this last layout is bittersweet, as it is a reminder of our Friends Bakefest from last year. Due to Covid, and wanting to be safe, there is no Bakefest this year, but we will have to pick 2 days next year to make up for it!!! 

(Maybe Christmas Cookies in July - we can only hope!)

 Here is the sketch I used for my inspiration - I also had to include Holiday Paper, and a Glittery or Sparkling embellishment:

Here is my layout for your inspiration:

Thanks again for stopping by!  I hope you will play along with us on this month's challenge at the Scrap Our Stash Blog, and I wish you and your families a very HAPPY and HEALTHY Holiday Season, please take care, stay safe, wear your mask, and be well!  ((HUGS)) ~ Sherri

Items used:

Simple Stories - Winter Farmhouse Collection: 4x4 Elements, 2x2 Elements, 4x6 Elements, Feelin' Frosty, Frosty Mornings, Winter Days, Chipboard Stickers

Heidi Swapp - Glitter Letter Stickers

Ranger Distress Stains: Fired Brick, Tarnished Brass, Forest Moss

Little Birdie Flowers - Beaded Micro Petals -Vintage, Meadow Red 12 pc

Petaloo Textured Elements - Burlap Flowers -Ivory

Nuvo Crystal and Vintage Drops

SOS May Tic Tac Toe Challenge - "Got Cookies!"

Hi everyone!!  How are you all doing?   We've been home and in lockdown here in New Jersey since March 13th - I can't believe it has been 6 weeks!!  I'm blessed to be able to work from home, so we are doing okay.  I hope and pray all of you are too!

How are you all coping?  I am thankful I don't have to worry about young children at home, having to go to school online - as my kids are all grown, and I feel for all of you that are having to deal with that too!  I find taking time to scrap memories of when we were able to be together, while watching Netflix or Food Network, and sipping some wine is my escape from this crazy and scary reality.

Here is this month's first challenge from the Scrap Our Stash Blog, I hope you put aside some YOU time and get to play with paper, glue, scissors and scrappy stuff! 

Let's play TicTacToe and use some of that stash!

I chose to use: Wood Veneer / Enamel Dots / Twine

Here is my Design Team Layout for your inspiration:

These FUN photos are of my friends and me at our annual Christmas Cookie Baking Day 

aka "Bakefest!" last December!

I LOVE this "What's Cooking" Collection from PhotoPlay. While the colors are not very "Christmas" I just thought it was so bright and fun!  

I hope you like it, and that I've inspired you to play along!

Here are some close ups for you:

Thanks so much for stopping by! 

I'd love to know where you are from, and what you are doing during this unprecedented times.

Please leave a comment and be sure to take care of yourself too - 

and join us at the Scrap Our Stash Blog for a little creative FUN!

Be safe, Stay home and Be Well!

((HUGS)) from afar ~ Sherri

Items Used:

PhotoPlay - "What's Cooking" - Tablecloth, In the Kitchen, Apron Strings

Jillibean Soup - Mini Alpha Stickers

Washi Tape

Hemptique Bakers Twine

Queen and Co. Felt Flowers

Kaisercraft Wood Flouishes "Little Words" 

Enamel Dots

Ranger Distress Stains - Peeled Paint, Barn Red, Mustard Seed, Blue Ocean