Around We Go!

Welcome to the Studio!

I wanted to share a new layout I just finished.  My husband and I were at Zoo Atlanta a few years back and he took some really sweet (and silly) shots of me riding the Merry-Go-Round.  I'm not the most organized scrapper.  I don't work on layouts chronologically.  I work on what I "feel" like working on, which basically equates to pictures of the dogs and carving jack-o-lanterns taking precedence over everything else;)

I  began with a sketch by Becky Fleck from her PageMaps 2 book.  I just love her two sketch books.  They both come with a neat set of cards that feature the sketch on one side and a sample layout on the other.  It's perfect to slide into your page planner to get ready for a crop.  Talk about making everyone THINK you're organized;)  Okay, so here's my layout:

On this layout, I was a totally a rub-on fanatic.  All the pattern papers, tags & rub-ons are Foof-ala Summer Collection by Autumn Leaves.  I wish they were still around.  I just loved all the papers and accessories.  So speaking of all those rub-ons, here's a few close-up shots.

And yes, those are ALL rub-ons.  They came out so good, you'd think it was part of the pattern paper.

More rub-ons and handstitching.  I stamped the lines for my journaling for a "stitched look" to tie everything together.

This is a close-up shot of what my title decoration looked like.  I even added rub-ons to the chipboard alphas to make them "match."

I had so much fun making this layout.  It really brought back memories of a bright, sunny spring day and all the fun we had.  Plus, I just adore Merry-Go-Rounds.

I'm planning on entering this layout in two challenges.  The first is Use Your Stuff  #39, Sew Many Possibilities.  This is my second time joining in the fun on that blog.  I love seeing all the wonderful artwork.

The second challenge is for Clear It Out Challenges.  The current challenge is two or more ribbons/fibers.  I used the blue ribbon under my title and also tied knots on my tag.  My second ribbon is all the stitching with floss/twine.  They have a great sponsor for this challenge, Bugaboo Stamps, and you could win seven free digis!  My mom, Joanie's Classy Card Corner, uses Bugaboo Stamps all the time on her cards.  The "senior" images are my favorites;)

Supply List:
Most of this stuff is REALLY OLD!
Pattern Paper, Tags & Rub-ons:  Foofala Summer Collection, Autumn Leaves
Cardstock:  CTMH, Pacifica
Chipboard Letters:  Lil Davis Designs
Ribbon/fibers:  from stash
Ink:  CTMH, Pacifica
Stamps:  CTMH, Comments, Dates
Other:  Stitching template, Bazzill Basics; Rub-on tool, Basic Grey.

Thanks for stopping by.  I hope you enjoyed your visit.  Until next time, Scrap Sassy!

Leftovers on Monday

Welcome to the Studio!

We really didn't eat leftovers on Monday, but I did use some scrappy leftovers for the Mojo Monday #246 Sketch.  I did a layout recently of a crop we attended for Mom's 70th Birthday.  I used some Scenic Route paper from a loooooooong time ago and thought I'd finish up the scraps with a few cards.

Here's the sketch...

And here is my card...

I found some cute little flowers from Sassafras Lass that I got ages ago and just haven't found the right project for...until now.  I also used some seam binding in an orange-gold color and tied a double bow with my peg bow maker. 

But wait, that's not all...

I still had enough left over to create this cute 5x5 card for my BFF, Julia.  Have fun in the Carolinas, Scrap Queen!

I based this card on a Sweet Stop Sketch #88 and used the remainder of my leftovers from the Scenic Route Charlotte Collection.

And I want to also give a quick shout-out to my Mom, Joanie, of Joanie's Classy Card Corner.  She just made the DT for Pause Dream Enjoy Challenges.  They have a really cool challenge blog and I'll be playing along regularly.  The current challenge is PDE #25, three of something.  My MM#246 card fits perfectly with its three flowers!

I hope you enjoyed your visit.  Until next time, Scrap Sassy!