Being Inspired by History!

Over at Grand Diva's Creative Corner, the challenge is to pick one of the "This Month In History" items.  There are four to choose from.  I selected #3:

 #3 ~ February 22, 1879 ~ F.W. Woolworth opens "The Great Five Cent Store" in Utica, NY.  It failed in six months, but the second store he opened in June of the same year seemed to catch on.

Create a layout and you must use 

5 or more different types of embellishments

and/or

5 or more different patterned papers.

I used five different embellishments on my layout (embroidery thread, pearls, vellum, brad, and banners/flags).  This is what I created:

I hope you can join me on this challenge - links are due February 28th.

It is A Girl Thing!

The challenge over at ARTastic is a fun one and inspired by a colorful ceramic piece.  Here is a photo:

This image reminds me of being oneself and have a blast doing it!  It has inspired me to showcase my daughter doing just that - being herself and simply loving life.  Here is my double-page layout:

Hope you can join me on this fun challenge.  Hurry though - links are due February 15th (Australia time).

Materials Used:  cardstock, Me & My Big Ideas - Hello Beautiful Mambi sheets, twine, Petalaloo - Dahlia/Pink flowers, Making Memories - Garden Party stickers, vellum title, foam tabs, and several border punches.

Love Bling!

Over at Archi-Scraps, the team hosts a challenge based on an architectural photo.  This month's photo is super cool and lends itself to the current challenge - use lots of rhinestones and bling.  Here is the photo and my layout:

I decided to use a lot of glitter and a few rhinestones on this layout.  What girl doesn't love bling of any kind?  LOL!  I hope you can join me on this very fun layout!  Links are due February 27th.

Materials Used:  Ribbon, rhinestones, old chipboard flowers, Doodlebug Design Inc. - Flower Sequins, cardstock, and Me & My Big Ideas - Hello Beautiful Mambi Sheets.

All About Purple...

Today's challenge at Lasting Memories is all about purple!  Here is the color board challenge and my work:

As you can tell, I think I captured the purple theme!  I have to admit the hardest part of this layout was the headline.  Getting the right color and size was a burden and then placement - let's just say it wasn't my day and my Cricut was busy.  Another note, I added more mist after I put the pictures down.  I thought I had covered the photos well but apparently the spray was much larger than I predicted.  Unfortunately, the photos were a little damaged.  UGH.  Lesson learned - COVER EVERYTHING - or - don't do it!  Funny thing though - you can't even really see the mist in the photo!  

Can't wait to see your purple layouts!  Links are due February 24th.

Materials Used: old papers - I mean really old, Tattered Angels Glimmer Mist - Dazzling Diamonds, Prima Marketing - Labelle Cerise flowers, gems, Sizzix Original Die - Flower/Build A Lilac and Flowers and Vine #2, and Cricut Font - Babysteps.

Feeling Blue...

That is the color of course... The new challenge at Lasting Memories is to use as many of the shades of blue in the color palette below as you can.  Check it out:

This is what I created:

Challenges do not have to be hard - I found this great cardstock that had several shades already printed.  I just added two more with additional cardstock and viola!  Layout is done.  Find your blue paper and join us at Lasting Memories.  Links are due January 27th!

Materials Used:  DCWV paper, cardstock, brads, and Doodlebug Design Inc. - Love Letters alphabet.

New Card Sketch Challenge

I am happy to help reveal the new card sketch challenge at Sketch N Scrap.  Here is the sketch and my card:

Making cards is a great way to use your scraps and other items in your stash!  Go through your supplies and join us in this challenge!  Links are due January 31st.

Materials Used: cardstock, doily, scrap paper, and Me & My Big Ideas - Icons/Pastel Rhinestones.

When Was The Last Time You Just Used Plain Cardstock?

I didn't realize I was using just plain cardstock until I was just about done with this layout!  It has been a long time since I have done that!  Nice change of pace...

In any case, I am here to help reveal the new challenge at Sketch N Scrap.  The sketch challenge is posted below followed by my layout:

I tried something new and attached my banner together with brads.  I think I will do that again!  Other than adding extra cardstock and extra photos to the layout - I followed the sketch to the T!  I hope you can join us in this challenge, links are due January 31st.

Materials Used: cardstock, brads, and Doodlebug Design Inc. - Hopscotch alphabet.

What Are You Dreaming About?

I am happy to help reveal the new challenge at Lasting Memories.  Challenge # 378 is to use the word  "dream" on your layout.  Dream can be in your title, journaling, or even as a design element!

I choose to use dream in my title and this is what I created:

The original base paper had a design element printed in the center bottom.  I wasn't a fan of the design so I placed a number of embellishments on top to cover it up!  I can't wait to see your "dreamy" layouts!  (Sorry - couldn't resist!)  Be sure to link up by January 27th!

Materials Used:  Webster's Pages - Everyday Poetry paper, DCWV paper, Webster's Pages Journaling card, Webster's Pages - Storytellers alphabet, Studio G pearls, silk flower, and Petaloo flower (white).

Work Is Easy With A Sketch

When you have a great sketch at hand, the design of a layout is pretty easy.  This is exactly the case with the new sketch challenge at Sketch N Scrap.

Here is the sketch and my work:

I added an extra photo but for the most part followed the sketch.  This layout came together so quickly!  I hope you give it a shot - it is definitely a challenge worth checking out!

Links are due December 31st.

Materials Used:  Me & My Big Ideas Hello Beautiful papers, cardstock, Recollections flowers, Basic Grey Candy Buttons, Queen & Co. Pearls, Recollections wood veneer (arrow), and Imaginarium Chipboard Phrases.

New Card Challenge at Sketch N Scrap

I am helping reveal the new card sketch challenge at Sketch N Scrap.  Here is the sketch and my card:

Card link-ups are due November 30th.

Materials Used:  cardstock and Me & My Big Ideas - Hello Beautiful papers.