GOLF...

Another summer family adventure under our belt... which means another layout added to our memories.  :)   Well here we go with Sunday and the start of a new challenge over at Lasting Memories.   In sticking with the monthly theme of "Adult Coloring Trend..."  This week's challenge has you actually doing a little bit of coloring on your layouts. LM#306 - Add an image that you  have colored or color your background paper. Here's mine...

I chose to color a digital image of the golf bag with the green in the background.  I used my Stampin' Up colored pencils and then used SU blender pens to make it look a bit smoother.  

This was our first time golfing 9 holes as a family.  Although daughter just drove the cart and drove her brother nutso.  First time for me attempting 9 holes and actually hitting a ball somewhere other than a driving range.  The boys in my life said I did ok.  :)  I'll take it.  

I had a few challenges that also inspired me to scrap this layout...

STICK IT DOWN August Single sketch - inspired me with my placement. 

My Photo areas are a tad bigger for I wanted to include more pictures.  

Challenge YOUrself #32 - Using the "Art" for inspiration and including YOU in the photo

The colors, trees, the idea of "Being together", the art of coloring all inspired me with their challenge.

And finally Paper Issues - Take 5 Tuesday Challenge

I used Green, Turquoise, Journaling, Title and 2 cardstock (turquoise and red)

Thank you so much for stopping by to take a peak.  Now go get scrapping.  :)

Digi Darla is closing it's doors!!

Scroll down to see my post from Lasting Memories today.  (Thanks)

Hey... yep it's me TWICE in one day.  Check out the post below.  Digi Darla's is closing it doors.  Come join the fun!  You have a chance to win 5 FREE images from me and 10 from the challenge.  That's a lot of Digi madness!!

DIGI DARLA's FINAL POST Link Up Here

Hi everyone!! Let's go out with a BIG bang here at Digi Darla's! Show Kim and Emilea the love and appreciation for all their hard work! We want to see cards, cards and more cards (or whatever project you like) using ONLY Digi Darla images!!! Feel free to post something you have already done, but we want to see ONLY DDD images!!! Don't forget to join our 2 week challenge, Feeling Lucky as well!!! 

Prizes:
Each DT member will choose a winner, so there will be 7 prize packs of 5 assorted images!

THREE winners will receive 10 assorted images

So we will have 10 winners from this challenge! Bring on the love and appreciation!! Only rule for our "Big Bang" Challenge is .. 

Digi Darla Designs ONLY! All other images will be removed. Have fun! If you want to join but don't have an image, let us know by leaving a comment below and one of us will contact you with an image to play with and join the fun.

To Join in the final Farewell.. I am showing you some of my favorite creations using Digi Darla Images.  

Lasting Memories # 124 with sketchy help from Boys Rule Scrapbooking

Happy Sunday!!  I am finally here to share the latest challenge with you over at Lasting Memories that started today!!
Our theme this week is ... "BORDERLINE."  Let's see those BORDERS on your layouts!!  Page frames, scallops, lace cut outs, die cuts... there are so many ways to add borders to your pages and/or photos.  Show us your way!!  Link up with LMCB 124 HERE by Saturday February 2nd for your chance to win a Gift Certificate to A2Z scrapbooking!!   Woo Hoo!

And here is mine using the strips of the "Mustard" color paper as a Page Border/Frame.

Our son just started playing basketball for a team this year for the first time. He is having fun and is finally able to use his skills he does have on a court rather than just on our cement driveway.  He is young and learning and we are waiting for that first 2 points to happen.  (from him)  He is a good passer/dribbler!!  :)

I am also entering my layout over with everyone at Boys Rule Scrapbook Kits.  They have this great sketch for January!!

Supplies Used:

CardStock:  More Mustard, Basic Black, Poppy Parade, Whisper White, Basic Gray, Certainly Celery, Pool Party, Silver Glitter paper from Stampin' Up and DSP from DCWV.

Digi Image: from Digi Darla's called "Basketball Brian"

Other:  Star Punch, Star Brads, Prisma colored pencils, black SU marker

LMCB # 94 - It's a SKETCH challenge!! and WINNER!!

If you are looking for my newest post from Digi Darla's "Summertime" Challenge...go HERE

Good afternoon Friends!  Happy Monday!  I'm a day tardy sharing with you the newest challenge over at  Lasting Memories Layout challenges!!  I apologize for that...had a good weekend... but now 2 sick kids (and starting me) are the result come this fine Monday. 

 Keep reading to see the WINNER of my giveaway for last weeks blog hop.

It's time for a SKETCH challenge!!

Here is my creation...

The day before Mother's Day, we ventured out to a Flower Nursery called "Flower World" to pick up some goodies.  What a pleasant surprise that was.  A huge, beautiful walking park with fountains, water mills, a petting zoo and a great chance for my kids to actually stop and smile for me!!  A 30 minute shopping trip turned into a 3 hour afternoon to remember.  It was also 80 degrees.  (Not today)

Here is the Left Page for LMCB #94 Sketch Challenge and showcasing an image from Digi Darla's 

called "Pitcher of Flowers" (In the top right corner)

Here is the sketch to follow...

And we are being sponsored by  DIGI DARLA's.   Woo Hoo!

Here is my Right Page with my "Polaroids" for the challenge over at 

Scrapfit #70 - Develop Your Own Polaroid .

and I flipped the sketch to use again for the Current Lasting Memories Challenge.  

And one last thing... dum dee dee dum... my WINNER for Last Week's Blog Hop is...

# 10 KIMBERLY!!! 

(Chosen by my son)

Contact me at fishquad at comcast dot net with your address.

I hope you all come join us!!  Lots of wonderful inspiration over at Lasting Memories!!  

Thanks for stopping by!!

Supplies:

Cardstock:  "Magnifique" on the go kit from Close to My Heart.

Digital Image:  "Pitcher of Flowers" from Digi Darla's.

Glittered Butterflies:  Self Adhesive transfers from Doodlebug Designs.  Glitter from Martha Stewart.

Glittered SMILE title:  Self Adhesive transfers from Doodlebug Designs.  Glitter from Martha Stewart.

Other Embellies:  Button, Twine, Ink for image all from Stampin' Up.  

"Family" and "All together" random stickers from stash.

Digi Darla's Ch # 13 "Let's Celebrate" - Card & other FUN NEWS!!

Hello!  Has really over a week gone by that I haven't posted anything new for you all to see??  So sorry about that!!  That's changing today and over the weekend... for I have a Laundry list of crafty things I need to make.
So... they say that bad things can happen in 3's??  Well... I think GOOD things can happen in 3's as well.

Here is my  #1 thing "Good"... a card I made for our daughter for her last day of school.  It's not until the 21st... so I am pretty proud of myself for being this ahead of the game. The other wonderful thing about this card is that I am entering it over at Digi Darla's Ch # 13 - Let's Celebrate challenge!!  They are also having a DT call... this is my 2nd entry for that.  Wish me luck!!  I didn't think I was a fan of Digi Images until I tried them!!  LOVE them!!  It's like the stamp that keeps on giving without trying to find your black ink stamp pad!  LOL!!  Just for entering the challenge... you get a cute little freebie digi!  That is worth it right there.  So go check them out!!

"Crissy and Ice Cream" - Digi Darla's Image

Other than the Digi Image from Digi Darla's, most of this paper is from the "SWEET" collection from DCWV paper.  The red polka dots is Stampin' Up DSP and Real Red cardstock is thrown in there as well. Then with some random star brads, glimmer Real Red brads from Stampin' Up.  I colored my digi image with Stampin' Up markers.  My daughter will be impressed that I added "Highlights" to her hair.  :-)

My #2 bit of FUN News today... I am being SHOWCASED on the NIKKI SIVILS Blog for a double page layout I did a little while ago of a "Roadtrip"  using her EXIT HERE collection.  Yay Me!!  You can see it all right HERE.  She has such fun whimsical paper collections that I highly suggest you go gawk over!!

And... My #3 bit of FUN News... I was chosen as the TOP 3 for the month of APRIL over at Sketches in Thyme.  You can see my "Family Bike Ride" layout HERE.  I have been asked to be a Guest Designer for an upcoming challenge month.  Will keep you posted on that!

Thanks so much for visiting.  I will be back!!  Have a great day!!

PLG #33 and DDC # 12 - SWEET Dandelions!! (12 x 12 Layout using a card sketch)

As I type this in REAL time of 11:00pm at night... I realize that 1/2 the week is over and the 3 day weekend is almost upon us.  Yay!!  What big plans do you all have?  We are supposed to have just one nice day of weather.  We are visiting the In-laws at the beach 1 day... and hoping to find a new adventure hike to take the kids on another.  And of course I will be crafting in my down time.  Oh.... and I am learning to love reading books again.  Yes MOM!!  You read that right... I am about 1/2 way through "The Fiddler" by Beverly Lewis.  It keeps my attention... and that is the whole idea.  I am not going to jinx myself.  The next "Book Report" you get from me is when I actually finish the book.

Tonight I have a layout to bring you for a couple different challenges.

Close-up of digi image used.  "Boy with Flowers" from Digi Darlas.  I colored him with SU pencils and then went over with a blender pen.  I also fussy cut him out and popped him up with some dimensionals so he stands out a bit.

 Close-up of my handcut dandelions.  I just took my 2 different scallop punches, punched a scallop and then cut along each petal towards the center to create a dandelion like image. 

Over at Paper Lovin' Gals 33... we have a black white inspirational photo of dandelions in their "Naked" state as my son would say.  Well along with my black, white, red and yellow.. I was inpsired to show some bright and cheerful dandelions.  Here is the inspirational photo to follow so you can join us!!  You have until Wednesday, May 30th at 8pm PST to enter. 

 On a bittersweet note... this will be the last PLG challenge for a while.  At least through summer.  Life has taken over for a few of us.  But we will come back with spunk and excitement!!

Over at Digi Darlas Challenges # 12  ...my friend KAREN came up with her very first CARD SKETCH to use along with a Digi Darla image for their latest challenge and DT call!!  Well... I was very excited that I could use her sketch and make a scrapbook layout with it.  The sketch and image that I chose is sooo perfect to tell the story of my son picking dandelions while his Dad was mowing the lawn.  I caught him doing this and of course grabbed my camera.  He was so serious and then he saw me and was sooo proud!  He said he was picking flowers for me.  :-)

Here is the card sketch to follow... Isn't this great????

I remember being scared to use digi images.  I always thought you could only use them in all Digital Layouts or cards.  Boy was I ever wrong!

I hope you like what you see and you have some time to join either of these challenges!! 

Thanks so much for stopping by!!

Freshly Made Sketches 29 and Digi Darla's # 7

Good morning everyone!  Hope you all had a fantastic Easter??!!  We were celebrating with my Hubby's side of the family.  And what GORGEOUS weather we finally are having!!  First time in a while that I was able to take "Outdoor" pictures on Easter.  We usually have rain.  Good day all around!!

I've been on a card making frenzy lately and have another fun card to share with you...

I know this little guy looks not very happy stuck in this wine glass... but this is for my Sister-in-Law that loves her cat and loves her wine... so it was perfect for her.  I tried to spin it off as a more of a HAPPY card.  I think it will work.

I am entering this over at Digi Darla's Ch # 7 - All About Flowers that just started!!  I originally made this for their "All about buttons" challenge... but missed the entry time.  So No... I am not that much of a Wonder Woman.  But gosh why not??... I have flowers on here as well.  :-)  My Digi Image is from the Digi Darla's store that you can find here... "Cat in Wine Glass".  Lots of fun stuff over there... you have 2 weeks to play along.

I also followed the latest sketch from Freshly Made Sketches #29.  I flipped it to the vertical position for my card.  Their challenge ends today... so you do have a few hours if you love this sketch and want to play along!!

Thanks so much for visiting!!  I will back later on today with a Scrap Layout for the newest Lasting Memories Challenge!! It's all about those Rainy Day Photos or Bloomin' Flower Photos.  Check it out HERE to play along!!  Some great DT layouts so far!!

Supplies:

Digi Image:  Digi Darla's  "Cat in Wine Glass".

Cardstock:  Peach Parfait, Daffodil Delight, Pear Pizzaz, Poppy Parade, Whisper White, Sunny Garden DSP - Stampin' Up

Stamps:  Cheers to You - Stampin' Up

Embellies:  Buttons from the 'Ice Cream Parlor' collection SU and Poppy Parade ribbon - Stampin' Up

PLG 20 "Lots of Blooms" and Digi Darla "Anything but Snow" Challenges

Hello all my friends!!  It felt so good to get a little crafty today.  I have been "Hiding" for almost 2 weeks, and that is just not like me.  I guess Life gets in the way sometimes.  Glad you are sticking with me.  Absence makes the heart grow fonder and I have lots of fun projects coming up in the next few days!! I am excited to share the next challenge with you from Paper Lovin' Gals.  A photo inspiration of "Lots of Blooms." 

And here is my creation...

This was such a fun and cheery card to create.  Spring is oh so close!  I can smell it!!  I have the perfect person in mind for this card and I hope it gets her excited to dig in the dirt.

We have a PRIZE this week as well for playing with us for PLG #20!  A fun set of Heidi Grace papers, chipboard accents and embellies from our fellow DT WENDY.  Thanks Lady!!

So get on over there and check out what the rest of the DT members created and come play for your chance to WIN or be recognized for an Honorable Mention.

You have until Wednesday, February 29th at 8pm PST to link up!!

I am also sharing my card over with the wonderful gals over at Digi Darla # 3 Anything But Snow Challenge!  This little Garden Cutie is one of Digi Darla's images that I just received and was looking forward to using.  You have a couple of days to join their challenge!!  (There are a couple of freebies on the blog to get you started if need be.) 

Thanks so much for sticking with me through this little bit longer post.  Glad to be back to creating!!

Supplies:

Ink:  Ballet Blue, Melon Mambo, Pixie Pink, Yo Yo Yellow, Green Galore, Blush Blossom, Bordering Blue all from SU.

Stamps:  Printed Petals, Lots of Thoughts from SU.

Digi Image: From Digi Darla, click on link above to get to blog and store

Embellies:  SAB 2011 Ribbon and SAB Buttons from 2011 SU. "Ice Cream Parlor", Vintage brads, Bakers Twine, Oval Cutter from Creative Memories.





Cards for Emily Blog Hop Day 1, Digi Darla & 4 Crafty Chicks Challenges

Welcome to the Cards for Emily Blog Hop Day 1!!!

If you came from MARIE then you are in the right place! If you just happened to stop by my blog and are interested in the entire hop and Emily's story, start back at Michelle's blog at Scrappin' For Kenzie!

Emily is a sweet little 6 year old girl that has battled Leukemia since before Chrstmas 2011. She has had to endure more pain in a few short months than most adults in their entire life. She has gone from Leukemia to Rotavirus, to pancreatitis, to kidney stones, then to shingles, not to mention over 300 pokes in her tiny little body! From chemo to blood draws to feeding tube. Her bone marrow is finally at 0.00% so she is now in remission and back at home! She is still going through 7 different chemotherapy treatments but is finally doing better! To read her full story and updates please visit the original Cards for Emily info post HERE

For this hop all we ask is that you hop through the list, then when you are done, link up your card for Emily at Scrappin' for Kenzie. The link up tool is in the left hand side bar under "Cards for Emily". You will see her picture right above it.

REMEMBER: There is no requirement to leave comments or even hop through all of the blogs if you don't have time. There will be no personal candy at any of the stops along the way. That way you can get maximum inspiration to make your own card and have enough time to link it up and send it away!

There WILL be however a giveaway to one lucky winner that links up their card by February 29th 2012. You can link up as many cards/projects that you would like. The more you link up and send the more greater your chance is of winning a.....

$20 gift certificate to

 Their etsy store has over 100 stamps to choose from!

Now on to my card for Emily!

I thought this sweet bear digi image from Digi Darlas called "Bears Next Door" would be perfect to bring a smile to Emily.  Since Valentine's Day is on Tuesday... and I found out that Emily lives in my same State... I knew I could get this card to her in time.  When my 8 year old daughter saw the card and smiled... I knew it would be a BIG hit.  :-)

If you would like to get this cutie digi image for FREE... head on over to Digi Darla's Very Valentine's Ch. #2 and create a project to show them as well.  You still have a little bit of time to join!!

I am also entering this card over at 4 Crafty Chicks - Love is in the Air challenge.  The gals over there are near and dear... for I used to be on a DT with 3 of them... and they definitely live up to their name.  They are very crafty and super talented!!  You have almost 4 days to enter their challenge. 

Supplies:

Stamps:  "Something to Celebrate" from Stampin' Up

Digi Image:  "Bears Next Door" from Digi Darla

Cardstock:  Real Red, Orchid Opulence, Whisper White, Red glimmer paper from Stampin' Up.  Random purple/white gingham from stash.

Ink:  Stampin' Up colored pencils, blender pens, white gel pen, real red marker

Other:  Valentine Asst. Twine from Doodlebug Inc., 5/8" Satin white ribbon from Stampin' Up, Holly Berry Bouquet designer button from Stampin' Up, Modern Label punch from Stampin' Up, Oval cutter from Creative Memories.

Thank you sooooo much for joining us in this great cause for Cards For Emily!! We REALLY REALLY hope you will participate and link up your card to put a smile on this very beautiful, very deserving little girl that Michelle is honored to call her niece. :)

Your next hop in the line up for day 1 is SUZANNE

Happy Scrapping!  Can't wait to see your cards for Emily.

Here is the line-up for Day 1 in case you get lost along the way. Be sure to come back tomorrow as we have all new projects and some new designers!

Michelle - http://scrappinforkenzie.blogspot.com

Faith Abigail - http://www.faithabigaildesigns.com/

Amy - http://www.lovetocrop.com/

Elizabeth - http://visionsofpaper.blogspot.com/

Marie -  http://ethansimprints.blogspot.com/

Michele - http://fishmememoriesandmore.blogspot.com/

Suzanne - http://cricutcraftingrammy.blogspot.com/

Tina - http://www.teenabugg.blogspot.com/

Jennasa - http://findtimetocreate.blogspot.com/

Teresa - http://scrappintplace.blogspot.com/

Jen - http://www.jenscraftcorner.com/

Beckie - http://justbcreativecrazy.blogspot.com/

Karen - http://www.creationsbykw.blogspot.com/

Brenda - http://friendscraftinwithfriends.blogspot.com/

Charlotte - http://alittlebitofdetail.blogspot.com/

Robin - http://robinscreativecottage.blogspot.com/

Lisa - http://indymermaid.blogspot.com/

 

Lasting Memories Layout Challenge # 74 "Going Digital" and LM's first Blog Hop!!

Welcome to our first hop of 2012 at Lasting Memories!!  I, (Michele) am the FIRST STOP... so welcome!!  If you would like to check out all of the details of our hop first, just click HERE to start at Lasting Memories! Please be sure to read through because this week we have a lot going on! We're being sponsored by Digi Darla which is PERFECT since this weeks challenge is "DIGITAL"!! 

For my layout today, I used Digi Darla's "TIMMY TURTLE" 

Here is what I created...  My daughter was very excited and anxious to go outside in the rain to test out her new umbrella and rain boots.  When to her surprise, the rain stopped and the sun came out.  So Daddy "Made Rain" with the garden hose and she thought that was pretty cool and I thought "How Silly"... so the camera came out. (Me inside from the living room window)  :-)

And a Close-up of Mr. Timmy Turtle... I colored him to match my daughter's umbrella and clothing.

And another close-up of embellies and fun papers.

And a final pic... I outlined the cloud, raindrops and alpha letters for more depth.

This is my VERY FIRST stab anything digital other than my photos.  If I can do it, YOU can too!!  It was very fun!!  I also followed the "Inspirational Sketch" from Lasting Memories for my layout this week.  You can see the details at the very end of this post.

And... I am also joining the gals at SCRAPFIT for their  Workout # 61 "Blank Canvas"... where you must start your layout with a piece of WHITE card stock and see where it takes you.

Supplies Used:

Echo Park - Springtime Collection

Stampin' Up - Wisteria Wonder, Lucky Limeade, Pool Party, Island Indigo, Melon Mambo Card stock.

 INK:  Barely Banana, Calypso Coral, Blushing Bride, Gable Green, Pool Party, Lucky Limeade   

Digi Darla - "Timmy Turtle"    

Random Alpha Letters - Don't know Brand                              

Now it's time to hop onto ELIZABETH for more inspiration!! Oh and one more thing!! We're also including our friends from Digi Darla's DT in our blog hop and we'll finish up at Digi Darla's Designs where you can view her newest releases and more!! Once you've had a look around, leave Digi Darla a comment and let her know which image is your fav for your chance to win 5 of her images!!! 

How's that for a busy funfilled week!!! Be sure to join us and show us your digital creations for a chance to win. All the details can be found at Lasting Memories .. Link up your layout by Saturday, February 11th at 9pm EST.. Here's your master list in case you get lost .. happy hopping!!!

LASTING MEMORIES DT

Michele (YOU ARE HERE)

Elizabeth (NEXT STOP)

Stacia

Suzanne

Karen

Michelle

Denise

Amy

Kimberly

Marie

Jennasa

DIGI DARLA'S DT

And Our Friends from Digi Darla's are doing ANYTHING digital - doesn't have to be a layout!!

Beckie

Lisa

Dawn

Thank you for hopping with us and be sure to come back and play a long with us!!! Here's a sketch from Heather at Scrappy Sketches for inspiration as well - REMINDER: sketch is OPTIONAL - only layouts following our challenge are eligible for giveaways.