Sea

 

Continuing my work on our 2015 photobook with our trip to Seaside, Oregon with Mike's parents.

I used the October Progressive Digi-Scrap Challenge to complete these two pages, you may view the 4 steps here:

Task#1 - http://www.splitcoaststampers.com/forums/digital-scrapbooking-tuesdays-f253/october-2015-progressive-scrap-challenge-task-1-10-06-15-a-t603782.html

Task#2 - http://www.splitcoaststampers.com/forums/digital-scrapbooking-tuesdays-f253/october-2015-progressive-scrap-challenge-task-2-10-13-15-a-t603971.html

Task#3 - http://www.splitcoaststampers.com/forums/digital-scrapbooking-tuesdays-f253/october-2015-progressive-scrap-challenge-task-3-10-20-15-a-t604144.html

Task#4 - http://www.splitcoaststampers.com/forums/digital-scrapbooking-tuesdays-f253/october-2015-progressive-scrap-challenge-task-4-10-27-15-a-t604993.html

Supplies Used:

Background - soft blue
Stamp Brush Sets - Vintage Overlays (#7 - gray, #8 - dark blue twice); Texture (light brown); Natural Composition Overlays (#9 -light brown); French Foliage (dark blue)
Embellishments - Dreams4EverDesigns (leaf); Seam Binding Ribbon (Crumb Cake);Like Sunshine (twine recolored blue);Sycamore Street (button recolored light blue); Basic Rhinestones; Monogram; Vacation (starfish)
Punch - Flag (tan)
Font - Beach (blue)

Pop Birthday

 

I must be on a creative role, as this is my third double-page spread that I have completed today! I hope the trend continues tomorrow. Ha!

Here are pages created in January 2015 of Mike's parents first visit to our new home in Oregon.  We took them to see Mt Hood and we also celebrated Mike's Dad's 80th birthday.

I found this scrapbook sketch on the Splitcoaststampers website, and felt that the layout really was created for my photos! You may view the sketch challenge here:

http://www.splitcoaststampers.com/forums/sketch-challenge-bi-weekly-f124/sketch15jul3-week-3-a-t601576.html

Here is the layout:

Thanks for taking a peek!

Supplies Used:

Background - Soft Sky

Stamp Brush Sets - Decorative Overlays (White); Torn Edges (leaves border - Black)

Embellishments - June Bride (purple flowers); Sycamore Street (button - Pool Party); Mis-stitched (White)

Punch - Square (filled w/Basic Black DSP, Black and Rich Razzleberry DSP); Banner Flag (filled w/Basic Black DSP and Rich Razzleberry

Font - Boulder and Andalus (Black)

Us -DGSCPR0028

I created this page for the October Progressive Digi-Scrap Challenge on the Splitcoaststampers website.  You may view the challenge here for Task#1:  http://www.splitcoaststampers.com/forums/digital-scrapbooking-tuesdays-f253/oct-progressive-page-task-1-09-30-2014-a-t592538.html

What is a Progressive Challenge? Well, it's a challenge where you complete 3 to 4 tasks per week, so that at the end of 4 weeks.... you have a completed scrapbook page!  There's one each month, so come join in if you can.

Thanks for taking a peek!

Supplies Used:
Background paper - Lap of Luxury DSP #3

Punch - Square (Daffodil Delight DSP, Basic Black DSP, and Basic Gray DSP)

Stamp Brush Sets - Lemonade Stand (arrow - Whisper White); Love Story (hearts - Whisper White)

Embellishments - Dahlias (Basic Black); Taffeta Trimmings (Whisper White); Staples and Stitching (zigzag stitch - Whisper White); Rock-a-bye (Heart - recolored Basic Gray)

Font - Crescent (Whisper White)

Falls - DGSC120

I created another page for our 2015 Calendar.... with our trip to Snoqualmie Falls.

I used a template I received when I purchased the Festive Blooms embellishments for the My Digital Studio software.  I just changed the papers and the colors to suit my needs.

I incorporated the Splitcoaststampers Digi-Scrap Challenge for September 2014. DGSC120 - Using a Template or a Sketch.  You may view the challenge here: http://www.splitcoaststampers.com/forums/digital-scrapbooking-tuesdays-f253/dgsc120-template-sketch-challenge-t591568.html#post20741048



Supplies Used:
Background - Textured Cardstock - Very Vanilla
Punch - (filled w/So Saffron DSP, Mellow Moss and Early Espresso DSP); Flag (filled w/ Very Vanilla)
Stamp Brush Set - Love Story (leaves - Mellow Moss)
Embellishments - Baker's Twine (Early Espresso); Staples and Stitching (Whisper White); Soft Blooms (Very Vanilla, So Saffron and Soft Suede recolored Mellow Moss)
Font - Eyes Wide Open (Early Espresso)

Independence Day

We only had one photo (from Mike's phone) from our July 4th outing.  We walked 4 miles along the Sammamish River Trail in our neighborhood.  We love it here in the Pacific Northwest.....with so much natural beauty for us to explore.

My page definitely goes along with the Digi-Scrap Challenge on Splitcoaststampers -- Patriotism DGSC119.  You may view the challenge, along with all the pages created with it here: http://www.splitcoaststampers.com/forums/digital-scrapbooking-tuesdays-f253/dgsc119-patriotism-t589565.html
You'll see many pages that I have completed for this challenge! LOL! I love being patriotic! =)

Thanks for looking!

Supplies Used:
Background - Grad Party DSP #2
Punch - Square (filled w/Cherry Cobbler, Cherry Cobbler DSP and Grad Party DSP#2); Flag (filled w/Whisper White and Cherry Cobbler); Star (filled w/Whisper White)
Font - Bazooka (Cherry Cobbler and Whisper White)

Gardens - DGSCPR0027

I created another scrapbook page for our 2015 calendar.  This is our trip to the Lewis Ginter Botanical Gardens in September 2013. (I know.... I was only going to include 'Places we've been to in 2014', but.....sadly we haven't been to many places this year).

I played along with the Splitcoaststampers August Progressive Digi-Scrap Challenge.  You may view the challenge here (at least the first task): http://www.splitcoaststampers.com/forums/digital-scrapbooking-tuesdays-f253/aug-2014-prog-chall-27-task-1-08-05-14-a-t590563.html

Thanks for taking a look!

Supplies Used:
Stamp Brush Sets - Vintage Overlays (Early Espresso), Eclectic Overlays (Early Espresso), Copyright Stamp (cropped for just the swirl - Early Espresso)
Punch - Heart (Early Espresso); Decorative Label (Early Espresso)
Embellishments - Chevron Ribbon (Daffodil Delight); Soft Blooms (Daffodil Delight and Soft Suede)
Fonts - Lover's Quarrel and Loosie Script (Early Espresso); Amazone (Early Espresso and Daffodil Delight

Lady Liberty - DGSC119

 

Completed another page in our 2013 photobook! Yay!  Still working in July 2013, but I'm getting up-to-date!  While Mike was working in Connecticut, we decided to drive to see the Statue of Liberty. WOW! I believe everyone should take a trip to see her..... it was amazing!  We took a ferry (from the New Jersey side) <---- much less traffic.  We had such a beautiful day too.

My page fits so nicely with the Splitcoaststampers Digi-Scrap Challenge from July 2014 -- Patriotism (DGSC119).  You may view the challenge here: http://www.splitcoaststampers.com/forums/digital-scrapbooking-tuesdays-f253/dgsc119-patriotism-t589565.html

Thanks for taking a look!

Supplies Used:

Background - Cherry Cobbler

Stamp Brush Set - Decorative Overlays (starburst - Whisper White)

Punch - Star (Whisper White); Timeless Type Junior Alphabet (words - Land of the Free - Whisper White)

Font - Arial Black (Night of Navy)

Disneyland - July Progressive Challenge

 

These two pages were created using the July Progressive Digi-Scrap Challenge found on the Splitcoaststampers website.  Every week new steps are added, so at the end of each month -- you have a completed scrapbook page(s).  You may view the first week challenge here: 

http://www.splitcoaststampers.com/forums/digital-scrapbooking-tuesdays-f253/july-2014-progressive-page-26-task-4-07-22-14-a-t590028.html

Background paper - Small Polka Dots DSP (Real Red)

Punch - Square (filled w/Textured Cardstock - Basic Black); Flag (filled w/Whisper White); Circle (filled w/Whisper White, Basic Black, Blush Blossom); Butterfly (minnie's bow - filled w/Rose Red small dots DSP)

I used the corner round feature on all photos and the black background.

Embellishments - Grosgrain Ribbon (Daffodil Delight); Basic Rhinestones; Brad (Daffodil Delight); Flower Brad (Real Red)

Stamp Brush Set - July Fourth (Whisper White and Daffodil Delight at 60% opacity); Enjoying Everything (nature frame - Daffodil Delight)

Font - Cuckoo and Walt Disney Script (Basic Black)

Dana Point and Laguna Beach

 

Another double-page spread completed! Yay! Our 2013 photobook is really coming together.  Mike and I took a trip to Southern California with Mike's parents.... this is part of our trip with them.  We enjoyed our time together.

Thanks for taking a peek!

Supplies Used:

Background - Whisper White

Embellishments - Grosgrain Ribbon (Cherry Cobbler)

Stamp Brush Sets - The Open Sea (anchor - Chocolate Chip)

Punch - Square (filled w/Nautical Expedition DSP #2, Textured Cardstock - Not Quite Navy and Whisper White)

Font - Nouveau (Not Quite Navy)

The Alamo and RiverWalk

 

Continuing work on our 2013 scrapbook with our trip to San Antonio with Deb's family.  We went to where the Alamo was fought and took a boat tour of the RiverWalk.  Such rich history here.  We had a lot of fun!  I made the background to resemble the Texas flag (even though you can hardly see the star on the blue part!)! =)

Thanks for looking!

Supplies Used:

Background - Real Red

Punch - Square (filled w/Whisper White and Textured Cardstock - Night of Navy); Star (filled w/Whisper White)

Embellishments - Staples and Stitches (zigzag - Whisper White)

Font - Cerebral (Night of Navy); Sliver (Real Red)

Sand - DGSCPR0025Task4

Working on a scrapbook page from our recent trip to the coast (of California).  I played along with the June Progressive Digi-Scrap Challenge on the Splitcoaststampers website.  The challenge gives you a few tasks to do each week (within the month) so, at the end of that month, you have a completed page.

If you'd like to view the challenge for June, start here: June Progressive Challenge - Task 1 . From that one you can find tasks 2-4.

Thanks for looking!
 Supplies Used: My Digital Studio

Background - Nautical Expedition DSP #10

Punch - Square (filled w/Nautical Expedition DSP #4 , #12 and Crumb Cake); Circle (underneath life preserver - Whisper White)

Stamp Brush Sets - Natural Composition Overlays (Very Vanilla); Anchors Away (anchor - Early Espresso)

Embellishments - Ruffle Trim (Baked Brown Sugar); Anchors Away (life preserver); Baker's Twine (cropped - Whisper White); Sunshine and Sprinkles (sunburst)

Font - Freehand951, Chalkdust and Lativa(Early Espresso)

Responsibility - MDSM70

 

I incorporated two challenges within this scrapbook page.  One, the sketch, is from the MDS Monday Blog - MDSM70.  You may view their challenge here: http://mdsmonday.blogspot.com/2014/06/mdsm70-joans-going-in-circles.html

The second is from the Splitcoaststampers website - DGSC118 Responsibility.  You may view that challenge here: http://www.splitcoaststampers.com/forums/digital-scrapbooking-tuesdays-f253/dgsc-118-responsibility-t588590.html

Now, I struggled with attempting to create a page with the quote for the Digi-Scrap Challenge on Splitcoaststampers.  I'm not a person to talk about myself, so I like scrapping 'events' and not feelings or attitudes.  My photos are of a time of fun in the sun walking on the beach and rocks.  As you can see from the bottom photo..... I walked too close to the waves, as they got my socks, shoes and pants soaked! EEkk!  Those were the only shoes I had with me.  It so reminded me of the time (when I was 12) that I road my bike through a huge puddle and got stuck in the middle, and got my shoes, socks and pants wet there too.  Boy, did I get in trouble that long ago day with my parents..... had to write a 1000 word essay on 'obedience'.  Now, when I got wet this time.... those same feelings of failure came back out.  My husband (I love him!)... just laughed and said they'll dry eventually.  He even finished the drying process with a hairdryer when we got back to the hotel room.  He's amazing!

Well, I do dread responsibility sometimes.... but I know you need that in order to provide for your family. We are blessed that we can have fun as well as provide for our living at the same time!

Thanks for stopping by!

Supplies Used:

Background - Daffodil Delight

Stamp Brush Sets - Anchors Away (words - Midnight Muse; starfish and seahorse - Sahara Sand)

Embellishments - Anchors Away (sea banner, sun banner, words - relax, circle - good life); Brad (Daffodil Delight); Dahlias (Daffodil Delight)

Punch - Square (filled w/Anchors Away DSP #4 and #5); Circle (filled w/Sahara Sand, Daffodil Delight and Textured Cardstock - Midnight Muse)

Font - CK Cutie (Midnight Muse)

The Buttes

 

I completed my two-page spread for the April Progressive Challenge on the Splicoaststampers website.  Each week different tasks are set for us to complete....thus, at the end of the week, you have a completed page(s).  Here is the final two pages from our trip to Arizona.... I wanted to include this very interesting resort -- so rugged and beautiful, as well as, the puzzles that we completed with Mike's parents.  (June 2012)

You may view the first steps of the April Progressive Challenge here: http://www.splitcoaststampers.com/forums/digital-scrapbooking-tuesdays-f253/apr-2014-prog-chall-23-task-1-04-01-14-a-t585983.html

Thanks for taking a look!

Supplies Used: My Digital Studio software, Stampin' Up!

Background paper - Well Worn DSP #9

Punch - Square (filled w/ Textured Cardstock - Cajun Craze; Very Vanilla); Modern Label (filled w/Very Vanilla)
Embellishments - Taffeta Ribbon (Early Espresso and Daffodil Delight); Staples, Hodgepodge Hardware (clip - cropped); Brad (Early Espresso); Paradise Found (flowers)
Stamp Brush Set - Paradise Found (leaf - Old Olive); Ink Splatter (Crumb Cake)
Font - Pristina (Very Vanilla); Boulder (Early Espresso)

AZ Sealife Aquarium - DGSC116

 

Continuing my work on our 2012 photobook, with our trip with Mike's parents to the Arizona Sealife Aquarium.  We had a lovely time.... and it was great to see our favorites -- the jellyfish and seahorses!

In creating these pages, I wanted to incorporate the Digi-Scrap Challenge (DGSC116) found on the Splitcoaststampers website.  It can be found here:  http://www.splitcoaststampers.com/forums/digital-scrapbooking-tuesdays-f253/dgsc116-%96-spring-into-change-april-1-a-t586126.html

The challenge asked us to use a template and change it up, adding layers and masks.  I chose a sketch template from Scrapbooks Etc (SE292).  This is the sketch:

It was a little rough in creating these pages.... as I wanted the sun, clam, whale and starfish to 'look' like they were punched out of each colored paper. I achieved it by utilizing the drop shadow feature on the opposite sides of where I wanted to 'punch out' the stamp. I added a Basic Gray stamp underneath the Coastal Cabana stamp to add depth to the 'punched out' stamps too.  

I cropped each stamp, so that it would fit perfectly in the corner or sides of each colored block.

Thanks for looking!

Supplies Used: My Digital Studio software, Stampin' Up!

Background paper - Coastal Cabana

Embellishments - Baker's Twine (Whisper White cropped)

Stamp Brush Sets - A Split Second (splatter - Soft Sky cropped in some areas); Anchors Away (starfish and clam shell- Basic Gray and Coastal Cabana); Oh Whale (whale - Coastal Cabana; wave - Whisper White and Bermuda Bay); All Time Fave (sun - Basic Gray and Coastal Cabana)

Punch - Square (filled w/ Kiwi Kiss, Calypso Coral, Soft Sky, Summer Sun and Whisper White)

Font - CK Teen Scene (Whisper White and Bermuda Bay)

God's Garden - March Progressive Challenge

It's been quite difficult these past few weeks with my Mom passing away last month.  She will be forever missed..... but, I have wonderful memories to draw upon.  My sister-in-law had given me this beautiful poem a year ago.... not sure where she got it from, but it was really lovely.  I wanted to create a scrapbook page using this poem..... to comfort me (and others).

I used a photo from a trip to the Kobuta Gardens here in Seattle.  It's a lovely place....calm and peaceful.

On the Splitcoaststampers website, I used their March Progressive Digi-Scrap Challenge.  With the progressive challenge, they give you several steps each week.  After the 4th week you have one completed scrapbook page!  You may see the start of the challenge here: http://www.splitcoaststampers.com/forums/digital-scrapbooking-tuesdays-f253/march-2014-progressive-challenge-22-task1-03-04-14-a-t584974.html

Supplies Used - My Digital Studio software (Stampin' Up!)

Background: Blossoms Abound DSP #6
Punch: Square (filled w/Blossoms Abound #1); Scallop (filled w/Pistachio Pudding); Oval (filled w/Pistachio Pudding); Circle (Whisper White)
Embellishments: Ruffled Trim (Pistachio Pudding); Hodgepodge Hardware (frame); Brads (Early Espresso); Blossoms Abound (flowers)
Stamp Brush Set - Blossoms Abound (swirl on scallop edges - Whisper White, flower -So Saffron, leaf - color tool to match green on flower embellishment)
Font - Chaucer (Early Espresso)

Mother and Daughters - DGSC113

I created this page for the Digi-Scrap Challenge - Mix it Up! (DGSC113) on Splitcoaststampers website.  You may view the challenge here: http://www.splitcoaststampers.com/forums/digital-scrapbooking-tuesdays-f253/dgsc113-mix-up-jan-2014-a-t583063.html

I used photos of my Mom, twin sister and myself... taken at my brother's wedding this past Dec (2013).

Thanks for taking a look!

Supplies Used:
Background - Crumb Cake
Embellishments - Festive Blooms (Early Espresso flowers), Basic Pearls
Punch - Square (filled w/ Mocha Morning DSP #10 and #11; Textured Cardstock - Very Vanilla)
Stamp Brush Set - Ink Splatter (Crumb Cake)
Font - Altast Greeting (Basic Black)

Sammamish

This is a page I created for the February Progressive Digi-Scrap Challenge for the month of February. You may view the start of the challenge here: http://www.splitcoaststampers.com/forums/digital-scrapbooking-tuesdays-f253/february-progressive-challenge-21-task1-02-04-14-a-t583970.html

These photos were taken in May 2012.  We love to take walks in our neighborhood.... this one is around Sammamish Lake. So calm and peaceful.

Thanks for looking!

Supplies Used:

Background Paper - Urban Garden DSP #6
Embellishments - Staples and Stitching (Very Vanilla); Hodgepodge Hardware (Jumbo Brad); Dahlias (Not Quite Navy)
Punch- Square (filled w/Urban Garden DSP #7, Baja Breeze Textured Cardstock and Not Quite Navy Textured Cardstock); Circle (filled w/Textured Cardstock Baja Breeze and Urban Garden DSP #7); Tag (filled w/ Textured Cardstock Not Quite Navy)
Stamp Brush Set - Fabulous Florets (flower - Baja Breeze and Not Quite Navy); Grad Party (string - Kiwi Kiss); Paradise Found (leaves - Kiwi Kiss); Inspired by Nature (grass - Kiwi Kiss)
Font - Dragon (Not Quite Navy)

Remembering Gram

Gosh, it's been so long since I posted something on this blog.  I hope to get back in the swing of things and posting regularly again! =)

I created this page, in honor of my Gram -- who passed away this past Dec (Dec 23, 2013).  I used a photo from Nov 2013...where she received this yellow prayer shawl from the ladies at the church.

I used the January Progressive Challenge to complete this page (on Splitcoaststampers website).  You may view the start of the challenge here: http://www.splitcoaststampers.com/forums/digital-scrapbooking-tuesdays-f253/january-progressive-challenge-20-task-1-1-7-2014-a-t582810.html#post20477118

Thanks for taking a peek!

Supplies Used:

My Digital Studio software
Background paper - Very Vanilla
Punch - Square (filled w/Razzleberry Splash DSP #1); Circle (filled w/Razzleberry Splash DSP #2, #3 and Very Vanilla)
Stamp Brush Set - Moments Ago (word LOVE - Night of Navy); Enjoy Every Moment (dotted circle - Rich Razzleberry)
Embellishment - Razzleberry Splash (border piece and flowers)
Freeform - stitched line (Night of Navy)
Font - CK Ali's Hand (Very Vanilla)

Elegance

I'm back.... did you miss me?  Sorry I haven't posted in a while.  The holiday season is always busy, but this 2013 was really busy for us.  Ours was a happy and sad holiday.... we flew to Christmas to celebrate it with my side of the family, and to celebrate the wedding of my little brother.  The sad part.... was that my Grandma (my Dad's Mom) passed away during that time.  It was good that the whole family was there, so that we could all be together.

This page was created using the Santa Sack Digi-Scrap Challenge for the month of December 2013. You may view the challenge here:http://www.splitcoaststampers.com/forums/digital-scrapbooking-bi-weekly-f253/santas-sack-progrogressive-challenge-19-task-1-12-03-13-a-t581676.html

Supplies Used: My Digital Studio

Background - Elegant Soiree #4
Stamp Brush Sets - Presto Patterns Overlays (frame - Soft Suede), Autumn Days (leaf - Soft Suede at 50% opacity; Baja Breeze and Very Vanilla), Spring Fever (words - Crumb Cake and Very Vanilla), My Sweet Pea (leaf -Crumb Cake)
Punch - Square (filled w/Elegant Soiree #5, #6, #7; Baja Breeze)
Embellishment - Stitching (Very Vanilla), Polka Dot Grosgrain Ribbon (Soft Suede), Basic Pearls, Brass Brads, Hodgepodge Hardware (vanilla frame)
Font - Bernard MT (Very Vanilla)

Dana Point - DGSCPR0018

I designed another page to our 2014 Calendar.  I used the November Digi-Scrap Progressive Challenge to complete this page (found on the Splitcoaststampers website).  You may view the challenge (the first task) here: http://www.splitcoaststampers.com/forums/digital-scrapbooking-bi-weekly-f253/nov-progressive-challenge-18-task1-11-5-2013-a-t580504.html

Every week (in the month of November), you are assigned a few tasks.  By the end of the month.... your page will be complete -- as mine is now!

Thanks for taking a peek!

Supplies Used:

Background - Crumb Cake Stamp Brush Sets - Natural Composition Overlays (Baked Brown Sugar), Anchors Away (Wave - Whisper White; Starfish - Baked Brown Sugar; sentences - Early Espresso); So Happy For You (butterfly - Early Espresso) Embellishments - Basic Pearls Punch - Scallop Square (Whisper White); Square (filled w/Good Morning Sunshine DSP #4, Autumn Spice DSP #4, Textured Cardstock - Early Espresso, Early Espresso); Circle - Daffodil Delight Font - Beach (Whisper White), Kiev (Whisper White), Arial (Early Espresso)