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Post by Linda on Aug 6, 2018 19:47:32 GMT
 Another memory layout - story by my mum about my dad |
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Post by Linda on Aug 6, 2018 21:19:42 GMT
 And another memory from my mum about my dad - I actually had a photo for this. I have only two photos of my Dad prior to my parents' marriage in 1969 - this is one of them. |
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Post by Linda on Aug 6, 2018 22:09:27 GMT
 And another memory layout - not quite sure of the date of the photo - 1972-73-ish at a guess |
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Post by Linda on Aug 7, 2018 0:53:48 GMT
 journalling by my mum about my dad |
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Post by Linda on Aug 7, 2018 2:11:55 GMT
 last one for today  |
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Post by stinkerbelle on Aug 7, 2018 2:22:33 GMT
Chinagirl828 I  your sweet sunnies page!! All the little bits and bobs, especially the first of all you’re really pretty and the one about unicorns are just so perfect; love the color scheme and design too! I’m thinking you might see a lift of this from me  I really love the design on the beach babes page, too. That background paper is driving me crazy though…just because I can’t remember who makes it. Sassafras? Regardless, love how you used such a bold paper for the background and made it work! kiwigirl another stunner from you! Oh wow the brackets  pretty sure I used those a little too much way back when; they look fab here, along with the torn washi and all the other fun bits! Btw I finally got some fringe scissors and used them last month on my “old as dirt” LO (black border at the top) and really enjoyed them. So definitely go for it!! grammadee that wedding page is gorgeous! I love all the vintage touches like the lace and pocket watches and little cluster of flowers JaneB I really love the pops of color against all the neutral and those fun title letters! msliz I hope your daughter loves this album as much as I do love the journaling on the grid page, too funny! I LOVE the sequins on the castle page; seriously clever use of them!! All the gems on the seven dwarfs page are like the perfect embellishment ever! Really love all the borders too I really like the bold b&w stripe and fun banners on the page of the two of them together; those stacked tags are pretty darn cool too! The jack sparrow is just too funny! And I just love all the elements on the pirates ride page; the wheel, skulls, wave-like paper, torn edges, just perfect! KelleeM ooh I love that echo park paper! What a fun page to go with it really love the title and pretty sure the “can’t get any better than this” embellie is spot on! I just love the color scheme of the honeymoon suite spread; and again, you couldn’t have chosen a more appropriate embellie than the “grow old along with me” I really like the contrast of that gorgeous floral with the woodgrain! gramma such a cute spread! I really love the right side with the full costume reveals and fun quote, but love how you got so many photos on the left page, too craftykitten oh the little mice are so so cute!! I really like the design with the tags on both sides of the photo; I might just pinch that MDscrapaholic your Halloween page is just adorable love the grid and cute little owls! kitbop love your donut sushi! Great title work and such a fun design Linda I really like your navy page; all the elements are so perfect with your photo! And I have had the best time reading the stories about your dad; he sounds like a colorful character who lived a very interesting life what an absolute gift your mother gave you and you are giving your children! nylene love your warehouse sale page! The design is awesome, love all those strips! I really like the “in a perfect world” embellie too; ain’t that the truth! The story behind your butterfly page makes me sad for little you; I am guessing it turned out well though I really love the fun geometric background and how you echoed that gorgeous photo with the embellishments.
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Post by stinkerbelle on Aug 7, 2018 2:25:52 GMT
Linda looks like you posted your last page while i was typing my epic novella above what an interesting story from your mom! i really love the background paper and that dr. seuss quote is so perfect!
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Post by grammadee on Aug 7, 2018 3:19:50 GMT
Cool idea to have the doughnuts represent sushi, kitbop! I love your colour scheme, and the banner and other matting pieces all piled in behind the photo block. Cute photos, too. nylene it is SOOO good to see you scrapping again! And two marvelous pages right off the hop! LOVE your story about the swallowtail. Isn't it amazing how one person can turn our whole life around! I'll bet you carry her spirit forward every time you work with students. Your heritage pages are awesome, Linda. Great to get your mum's stories onto pages for others to read. |
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Post by JaneB on Aug 7, 2018 5:53:13 GMT
Wonderful stories, truly lovely |
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Post by kiwigirl on Aug 7, 2018 6:16:41 GMT
Wow, great work everyone, I am beyond impressed! |
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Post by Chinagirl828 on Aug 7, 2018 10:51:35 GMT
I really love the design on the beach babes page, too. That background paper is driving me crazy though…just because I can’t remember who makes it. Sassafras? That seahorse paper is indeed Sassafrass. Linda I love all the pages with your Mum's writings. The photo of your Dad is the perfect photo for this story. You're so lucky to have these stories told from your Mum's perspective. |
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Post by JaneB on Aug 7, 2018 11:21:15 GMT
I had a peek at the Diecut Challenge for August... 1. Use your oldest die, cut file or punch on a project. 2. Aug. 8th is NATIONAL SNEAK SOME ZUCCHINI INTO YOUR NEIGHBOR’S PORCH DAY - so lets use Gardening or fruits and Vegetable die cut, punches, etc 3. Fonts- use your fonts or alphabet dies and punches. This probably looked better in my head - but I didn't copy!!! All my own work 
Zucchini = courgette here in England, or Corvette if you're hard of hearing, ahem....
Points: well, the diecut challenge - my oldest cut file is my card template. Wailroo font, and I'm pinching a point for my 5 hours original drawing of a courgette, complete with chrome and white wall tyres!!!
A total of 6 for the morning's work 
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Post by kiwigirl on Aug 7, 2018 13:57:00 GMT
I did another DT LO so I can only share a sneak for now. My tip for Amy Tangerine Shine On is to definitely buy the separate papers and not the paper pad. I feel like all the good papers don't come in the pad! It's also not very clear when you're purchasing the pad that you're only getting half the paper designs. Claiming 14 for this one. Aug Bonus, Aug Stash, #6 Square, #7 Rectangle, #9 Border Punch, #10 Chipboard, #11 Oh Baby (someone I love), #19 Nuvos, #32 Scraps (kraft), #33 Together, #43 Single It, #48 6x6 and 2 for a LO and sharing.  |
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Post by stinkerbelle on Aug 7, 2018 13:59:07 GMT
JaneB ha, i like what you did there  but i don't see your credit for photoshop or your computer or...  too funny, love your original courgette drawing!
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Post by stinkerbelle on Aug 7, 2018 14:00:37 GMT
ooh kiwigirl i'm loving the look of the tassel bow nestled in amongst the inflated hearts! the stitching on the kraft is fab too |
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Post by kitbop on Aug 7, 2018 14:06:07 GMT
nylene - beautiful picture and layout; my heart hurt a bit too when I read that you associate a butterfly with early school placement. linda - fabulous capturing of your stories! I especially like the one about Northern Germany, with the picture background. JaneB - LOL! I love mis-hearings! Won't you be my neighbour??? kiwigirl - I love the colours in your sneaks and the texture of the puffy hearts by the tassel. I learned a few years ago about the paper pads because my LSS doesn't carry some lines that I want, and will "special order" paper pads for me but not individual pps. I find the pads tend to carry the busy "side A" papers, and miss out on the beautiful "side B" a lot of the time!!!
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Post by kitbop on Aug 7, 2018 14:07:31 GMT
I am not really happy with this LO - whether it's the older crummy photos (before we had digital. This 3 year old is turning 20 this month). Or maybe because I started with the idea of black background and colourful fun pps, but then my LO ended up having a sad story on it??? Dunno.  layout sad story of gideon by kirstendrew, on Flickr |
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Post by stinkerbelle on Aug 7, 2018 14:11:11 GMT
kitbop aww, sorry your LO isn't a fave but it's a lovely design and i really like the torn washi borders and cute kitty piece! and looks like you haven't aged a bit
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Post by kitbop on Aug 7, 2018 14:14:54 GMT
looks like you haven't aged a bit BWHWHWHAHAHAHAHHAHA My avatar picture is 10 years old...I don't like getting pictures taken of myself, so yeah, I don't have anything new to put up! |
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Post by nylene on Aug 7, 2018 15:52:56 GMT
This is a hodge-podge of elements but I still like it. Maybe because I love the photo of our cute girls.  San Francisco Painted Ladies by Nylene Budge, on Flickr #1 Spatter-white and gold #2 Insect-pink butterfly #7 Rectangle 8.5x11 #8 Tags #13 Stamp-fun #14 Trendy-that all ribbon slide #18 Shaker pocket #20 Mixed media-stamping,w/c pencils, spatter, inked edges #21 Wood & Metal-charm and wooden birds and buttons #22 Flowers #26 Glitter -ribbon #27 Sequins in pocket #28 Hearts, stars and yellow #29 Dies-doilies #33 Together #37 Pop Dotson flowers #43 Single photo Bonus Challenge 1- Tags, buttons, something round. 1 page completed and 1 posted. Total 20 pts. |
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Post by gramma on Aug 7, 2018 16:14:51 GMT
I had a peek at the Diecut Challenge for August... 1. Use your oldest die, cut file or punch on a project. 2. Aug. 8th is NATIONAL SNEAK SOME ZUCCHINI INTO YOUR NEIGHBOR’S PORCH DAY - so lets use Gardening or fruits and Vegetable die cut, punches, etc 3. Fonts- use your fonts or alphabet dies and punches. This probably looked better in my head - but I didn't copy!!! All my own work
Zucchini = courgette here in England, or Corvette if you're hard of hearing, ahem....
Points: well, the diecut challenge - my oldest cut file is my card template. Wailroo font, and I'm pinching a point for my 5 hours original drawing of a courgette, complete with chrome and white wall tyres!!!
A total of 6 for the morning's work
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Post by nylene on Aug 7, 2018 16:17:19 GMT
Linda, I really laughed at your story about Sunday worship. Love that you scrapped this. Also the "accident with the venison" was a great story to pass down from generation to generation. Wonderful pages. Love your photo of your parents in 1965. I especially love that you tell the stories behind the photo. The memory of your parents saving their marriage thanks to a friend is so sweet. The passport story reminded me of my DD trying to renew her passport in Japan. Such red tape. Excellent embellishments to match the story. Great Dr. Seuss quote and story. I love that criss cross piece at the bottom. JaneB, I love your Corvette! You have such amazing talent. I can believe it took 5 hours to do it. You are also so clever in your scrapping. Love it. kiwigirl, way to tantalize use with those cute hearts and the pom pom. Now I am anxious to see the rest. When can it be revealed? kitbop, I love your page even if it's not your favorite. I love the black background with the bright colors and tags. I'm sorry it also documents a sad loss of a pet. Hugs. I am loving all the layouts posted. I'm hoping I can keep up with each of you!!
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Post by kitbop on Aug 7, 2018 16:40:30 GMT
This is a hodge-podge of elements but I still like it. Maybe because I love the photo of our cute girls Not a hodgepodge at all because of the white doilies that hold it all in unity! I think it's wonderful - and yes, you have a beautiful bunch of girls there! |
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Post by nylene on Aug 7, 2018 19:23:21 GMT
This is based on a Pagemap sketch(2nd to last on this page) www.pagemaps.com/pagemaps.  Love This Man by Nylene Budge, on Flickr #1 Spatter on tag #7 Rectangle 8.5x11 page, #8 Tag #9 Borders (branding strips) #12 Pagemaps sketch #14 Trendy-twine and old Phillips screwhead brads #15 Home renovation-photo taken at new shop Openhouse #21 Wooden Buttons and metal screw brads #29 Dies for tags #32 Scraps #43 Single photo, Bonus tic tac toe-Speciality paper, tags, die cuts.1 pt, 4th layout for complete Pokey Peas challenge 1 pt, one page 1 pt, posted 1 pt.Total 15 pts. |
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Post by dasmith2 on Aug 7, 2018 23:58:43 GMT
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Post by KikiPea on Aug 8, 2018 0:38:14 GMT
Sympathy card  *Created project: 1 *Posted project: 1 *Did a challenge: 1 *Rock those rectangles!: 1 *Trendy- Twine: 1 *Level UP!: 1 TOTAL: 6 pts |
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Post by grammadee on Aug 8, 2018 3:32:54 GMT
JaneB that corvette is REALLY cool! It could be the centre piece of a wide variety of cards! Five hours well spent. Intriguing sneak peek, kiwigirl. Loving all the textures. I predict another awesome blog post in September. The end of the story of Gideon's time with your family may not have been a happy one, kitbop, but it looks like that kitty had a wonderful time while it lasted. I love the look on your ds's face. So this really IS a happy page! nylene, you are returning to scrapbooking with a BANG!!! Love the colours on the San Francisco LO, and that city skyline on a hillside is PERFECT! And your tribute to your hubby is wonderful. Love all the woodworking elements. Your sympathy card is beautiful, KikiPea. Beautiful colours and textures. I always have trouble making those.
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Post by patin on Aug 8, 2018 3:57:36 GMT
WOW!WOW!WOW! I have been enjoying looking at all your work so far this month. I am sorry I haven't commented. I will try to get better. I have had a hard time coming to the table so far this month- needed to print some photos. Have been busy organizing photos & putting away all the stuff I used last month & getting page kits ready for this month. Am going to crop with a friend this weekend at her home, so hope to finish a few layouts this weekend. I was falling behind on my cards & have lots of upcoming birthdays....so, made this Club Scrap kit- Lovely Lavender & it certainly is. I love Club Scrap Kits. I am taking 18 points for this_ 12 cards, 5 flowers (itty bitty lavender glued on to lots of the wreaths) & 1 for posting.  August Challenge by Pati Nuce, on Flickr |
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Post by Chinagirl828 on Aug 8, 2018 8:25:08 GMT
JaneB that corvette page seriously made me laugh. I love it! nylene lovely pages. The photo of the girls in front of the painted ladies is beautiful and I love the soft colour scheme. kitbop I really like the contrast of the colours against the black and the torn washi borders are fabulous. kiwigirl I'm looking forward to seeing the reveal of this page. I've never bought those little thread bow things because I have no idea how to use them. KikiPea your card is understated and beautiful. I really like the muted colour scheme. patin I love the pops of purple in these - beautiful!
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Post by kitbop on Aug 8, 2018 12:04:33 GMT
nylene - love the way you got all the themey bits to work on this page without crowding it, and the layers behind your photo. patin - those are gorgeous - the details are amazing! KikiPea - lovely - I like the tone on tone, so appropriate as a sympathy card.
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I really love the design on the beach babes page, too. That background paper is driving me crazy though…just because I can’t remember who makes it. Sassafras? Regardless, love how you used such a bold paper for the background and made it work!
pretty sure I used those a little too much way back when; they look fab here, along with the torn washi and all the other fun bits! Btw I finally got some fringe scissors and used them last month on my “old as dirt” LO (black border at the top) and really enjoyed them. So definitely go for it!!
but i don't see your credit for photoshop or your computer or...
