A layout and a card

First up the layout using Authentique Paper LO Sketch Challenge: http://blog.authentiquepaper.com/2012/08/august-sketch-challenge.html

Everything but the cardstock is from the Carefree line.  

At my boy's school they were asked to make "Flat Stanlys" to look like a native Ohioan to mail to friends and relatives.  After talking Erik out of making a Native American Flat Stanly he decided to make flat stanly look just like him.  I helped him make Stanly's Gii and Orange belt with green stripes, Erik decorated his hair and face.  His Flat Stanly went to Alaska and had quite the adventure with Aunt Christy and Cousin Alexandra.  

And a card for the Basic Grey Card Challenge: http://blog.basicgrey.com/?p=3984

I made a card for my good friend Erika's little bundle of joy.  I need to get over to the town she lives in to say hello to the new baby... but life has been keeping me real busy.  Making the card gets me one step closer to being ready to make the trip. 

"Sidewalk" Chalk in Calcutta

http://dcwvinc.blogspot.com/2012/08/august-stack-hoic-challenge.html

DCVW stackoholic Challenge August#1 

Followed the sketch, why make changes?  It's a good sketch I'm going to follow it.  All the cardstock is from the A Type of Art collection.  I have both the patterned paper and the cardstock collection which is so nice. Things come together much faster when it's all pre-coordinated.  

Pictures are from Memorial Day.  The kids put a sun, clouds, flag, hot air balloon and several other items into their masterpiece.  We might have hung out for results but it started to rain just as we were finishing up.  

My Mind's Eye 10 photo challenge

After taking the kids on a "Picture Walk" on May 19th we went to the Ice Cream Stand for a treat.  Photos show the boys choosing their flavors and then trading cones.  They also show Liz before and document the drama as I tried and failed to get her to have vanilla.  The Purple shirt was a total loss.

What: August Challenge- 10 photos

When: Due Tuesday August 14th at by midnight

Winner announced: With 2nd challenge on Wednesday,August 15th

Rules: must "look" like it is a MME project,must be created new

Prize: collection of your choice.

My Mind's Eye August Challenge: http://mymindseye.typepad.com/blog/2012/08/august-challenge.html

Can't "look" anymore MME than this:)  It's almost all Lost and Found Two "Breeze" with just a few pieces of Bazzill and a few brads that may or may not be MME as I don't keep brads in their packaging. 

Take Note

Take Note, originally uploaded by msceejay2000.

Scrap-o-holic Challenge: http://dcwvinc.blogspot.com/2012/06/june-stack-holic-challenge

This is the book I have been reading, at the suggestion of our therapist.  As you can see I've had to take a lot of notes.  The papers are all DCVW, journal stamp from Jo-Anne's October Afternoon.  Sentiment stamps are Ali Edwards/technique Tuesday.  Yellow title letters are October Afternoon and the tiny type is from the company that I no longer say nice things about.  LOL

Mud on the Mountain

Mud on the Mountain, originally uploaded by msceejay2000.

Finally got my event photos... had to put them to good use. \\

On the scrappy side everything is OA except the card stock and rivets.

my Machine

my Machine, originally uploaded by msceejay2000.

I've been at the gym a lot. I prefer the 3rd treadmill in the second row. I've noticed all the regulars have a favorite machine. If mine is taken I don't run.

Basic Grey sketch challenge 5.21.12

I finally killed Periphery. I'm really sad about it, it's my favorite all time BG line. I used the entire collection pack, all that is left is scraps. The chipboard, brad and rub-on are Boxer and there is just a little Indian Summer.

Basic Grey Weekly Challenge

SO yesterday I wanted to take the kids out to do something active, they wanted to veg and play video games.  I compromised with them by allowing them to take their DS games and play them on the drive out to Thomlinson Run State Park.  Andrew said the trail was creepy, Lizzie said the ferns tickled.  Erik and Diamond didn't complain.  After some time on Fern Trail we walked down to the water and then came back to town for some ice cream.  I think they had fun.

http://blog.basicgrey.com/?p=3069

Create a multi-photo layout.

Awesome!  I've been wanting to use the Basic Grey June Bug kit I got at the last Scrapbook Super Station Crop.  I love their kits, I buy their kits, I forget to scrap their kits.  Finally today I used one and I have to say, worth every penny.

I made only a few adjustments.  I exchanged the multi-color brad flower centers they had included for larger matching ones.  Added a little journal tag.  (<--could be what throws me about SBSS kits, multi photo and no journal spots).  Exchanged the dot on the i for a button, and I fussy cut the one flower to allow it to go over the photo.  I'm thrilled with the results, beautiful paper put together in a terrific kit.

again?! Got Sketch #143

http://gotsketch.blogspot.com/

Very cool sketch by the talented Valerie Salmon.  

Papers are all MME from the Totally Girl Slab.  Journal tag is MME too, not sure which line.  Title and altered chipboard are Pink Paisley.  Buttons are fresh off a shirt which is too big for me... yea Atkins!  Don't know the manufacturers on the rickrack, cardstock, paper clip or flowers.  

My middle child is a little bit rough and tumble, he has skinned up his nose several times.  This incident was caused by playing flash light tag.

Authentique Sketch

http://blog.authentiquepaper.com/2012/05/may-sketch-challenge.html

The equipment for a mudder had us all looking a little strange.  From the wide receiver gloves to the duct tape on the sneakers.  Hair tied back with a bandanna, spandex from wrists to knees.  

All the patterned paper is Authentique from the Gathering line.  All the cardstock is core'dinations.  Butterfly punch from Martha Stewert, add wire and beads from unknown source.  Alphas from Target, Cosmo Cricket, and Making memories.   Rick Rak is from Hallos.  

The Paper Variety Sketch with October Afternoon papers

http://thepapervariety.blogspot.com/2012/05/specialsketch-challenge.html

Erik Jr and I have been seeing a psychiatrist to work through his extreme moodiness.  I have come to accept that he probably has ADD, along with a not age appropriate ability to handle frustration.  To help ease the ADD symptoms, thus easing the general frustration level, we have begun to drink coffee together in the morning.  I must confess I enjoy having someone to drink coffee with, it's a very nice time for us to calmly plan our day and enjoy conversation.   

Please excuse super terrible cell phone picture... and cross your fingers that I am able to recover my good camera at the martial arts school where I left it last night.  My kid isn't the only one with ADD :)

I love sketches and this one is no exception, I followed it almost exactly.  I'm very happy with the results, I'll use this sketch again.

Papers are mostly October Afternoon from the 5 & Dime collection with a couple from Boarding Pass and maybe even a little sidewalk.  I've got it all in one envelope and I'm starting to forget what belongs with what.    Stickers and elements are also OA from the same lines.  Only exceptions being the DYNO journal strips, the strip of red polka dot washi and the twine from sew easy.