Retreat Weekend...

I spent the past weekend with a couple of friends at a scrapbooking retreat and I had a fantastic time. I did not get all that much done but it's all about having fun, making new friends and making memories. I did manage to do a layout for a sketch challenge site I found it is called Sketchbook 365 and it was a great sketch from Morag Cutts

and here is my take on this sketch...

WWU and LMCB

This month's WWU over at ScrapFit focuses on FUSSY CUTTING. All you have to do is create a layout, card or other project that has some FUSSY CUTTING on it. This means we take patterned paper and cut out flowers, leaves, vines or any other design that you'd like to use. That's all you have to for this challenge. It has to be more than just a circle or square...cut out something with detail (hence the term "fussy"...hehe!) Have fun with it! You have until Friday, May 18th to play along. ScrapFit will announce the winner on May 19th. If you win, we will feature you in our Guest FITGirl Spotlight on May 26th! Remember, you can also have another chance to win by playing along with our Step Class, which is coming up on May 8th. Don't miss it! Lasting Memories challenge....We want to see METAL on those layouts!! Whether you use a metal embellishment, metallic ink/chalk/paper - we can't wait to see what you create this week!! Suzanne is hosting our giveaway this week and one lucky winner will win a $10 Michaels gift certificate! BIG thank you to Suzanne!!

Need some help? Here's an awesome sketch from Pagemaps

if you'd like to try it!! Jen L is the winner last week if you could email me at jrainbolt@hotmail.com. Now on to share my example for this weeks challenge...

Have a wonderful day!!

I am over the moon excited right now as I am typing this....I have been asked to join the Paper Lovlies Design Team!!! You can read about it Here

Decorate With A Doily

Doilies are back and being put to good use on our scrapbook layouts and paper crafts! Show us fun and unique way to use a doily! It can be a pre-made or home made doily. Our sponsor this month is

http://www.etsy.com/shop/vickyalberto Vicky is giving away this amazing collection of Dusty Attic Chipboard to the winner of this workout!

Show us what you can do with a doily and link up your layout or paper craft project over at ScrapFit by May 31st for a chance to win the Dusty Attic prize pack! Also be sure to check out what the wonderful designers have done over there as well.

Grab Those Stencils......

This week we're challenging you to dig out those stencils and if you don't have actual stencils, get creative! Use those negative die cut pieces, trace something - you get the idea! We can't wait to see what you come up with this week over at Lasting Memories

and if you're stumped, here's a fabulous sketch from Sketchy Thursdays to get you started!! Have fun!One lucky entry will win a $10 gift certificate for Michaels or JoAnn's this week compliments of MICHELLE!! Thank you, Michelle!

and here is my take on this weeks challenge....

and here is another way to use a stencil as well with ink...

ScrapFit #66 Color Inspiration & LMCB #84 Hopping Into Spring

Diana our Creative Trainer as put together this rigorous workout just for you! Let this color inspiration direct your Layout/ Card/ Paper craft project! These colors are a beautiful combo of soft and subtle with a pop! Be sure to join us and stay on your FIT track with our Creative Trainer!
This Workout is being sponsored by My Divine Inspiration Etsy Shop The winner of this Workout will receive this wonderful set of embellishments from My Divine Inspiration! Here is my take on this color challenge... be sure to check out ScrapFit for all of the other designers beautiful creations and don't forget to link up your challenge.

NOW... onto this weeks challenge over at Lasting Memories!! We're "Hopping Into Spring!!!" Show us your spring layouts - Easter, flowers, sunshine, rain, hey - even some muddy fun pics!! Can't wait to see what you all create this week!! JENNASA is offering up a $15 gift certificate to Michaels or Joanne's for one lucky winner!!! Thank you Jenassa!! Here's a sketch if you need one! and here is my take on this challenge...

What could be a better way than doing some scrapping? Yeah, I couldn't come up with anything either. I found this new to me site called Color Me Scrappy ..and I really,really like it. It forces me to use different colors that I normally would not use...a little outside of my box. Here is my entry for this challenge...

Lasting Memories Challenge Blog #83 - "April Showers"
This week we are being sponsored by A2Z once again!! Thank you! Winner will win a $10 gift certificate to A2Z etsy store!This weeks challenge is a fun one - "April Showers" - Show off those rainy day photo’s or those gorgeous blooms this week! If you're in need of a little mojo, feel free to use this sketch but it's not mandatory. We can't wait to see what you create this week!!! and here is my take on this weeks challenge...
I will be back to post more of what I have done and thanks for looking!!

Weekend Warm Up and Step Class

It's time for April's Weekend Warm-Up over at ScrapFit. This one is for all of you who love creating layouts with multiple photos. The only rule for this warm-up is to use AT LEAST 4 PHOTOS on your layout. Easy peasy, right?
The winner of this warm-up will be featured in our FITGirl Spotlight later this month. That gives everyone a chance to get to know you and see more of your work. So don't miss out on a wonderful opportunity! You have until April 18th to upload your layout over at ScrapFit. We're looking forward to seeing what you create :)
Also be sure to check out ScrapFit for a fun technique on paper quilling from Sheila

had a little time to squeeze in a great sketch from Boys Rule Scrapbook Kit
here is the sketch...
and here is my take on this great sketch...

Good Ole Boys & April Fools

For this Workout over at ScrapFit use the photo below for inspiration. You can gather inspiration from the colors, the time period, the style, you can use anything about this photos that inspires you!
This Workout is being sponsored by:
My Divine Inspiration Etsy Shop The winner of this Workout will receive this wonderful set of embellishments from My Divine Inspiration! Here is my take on this challenge... to see all of the other great inspiration for this challenge head on over to ScrapFit to see what the other designers have done and while your there link up your creation by April 30Th for a chance to win.

Lasting Memories Challenge #82 April Fools...
This weeks challenge is "April Fools"!! Show us your ‘sneaky’ tricks!! Idea’s: hidden journaling, hidden photo’s, hidden tips and tricks!! We can't wait to see what you create this week!!! Here's a sketch from Heather if you need a little mojo!! and here is my layout for this challenge....I have a little pocket behind my sons picture and in that pocket is some journaling tickets that I have written about him. So head on over to Lasting Memories and link up your sneaky tricks.