Sailing Away Again

It is only 5 days shy of hitting the month mark since my last post! Well, it has been about that long since I have been in my scrap room too!

Here is the last thing I worked on! I made this framed piece with my Aunt and Uncle in mind. They had some damage to their sailboat during Hurricane Sandy. Thankfully all was repairable! Ever since I seen the papers I used and heard about my Uncle working on the sailboat. I knew I wanted to create something while he was getting ready to set sail, again!

I used Close To My Heart - Tommy Workshop on the Go, CTMH Inks - Cranberry, Honey, Outdoor Denim and Desert Sand, Tommy Assortment, Tommy Complements, Outdoor Denim Chevron Ribbon, Outdoor Denim Embossing Powder, Cranberry Twine, White Daisy Pigment Ink and some unknown named cranberry-like embossing powder.

Here is the Tag I created using the instructions from the Workshop on the Go. Only I stamped image 3 (saying) with Versamark watermark stamp pad added Outdoor Denim Embossing Powder on and setting it with the heat gun! Added the Cranberry Twine to the top instead of ribbon.

Using the unknown cranberry-like color embossing powder and the Tommy Workshop on the Go Stamp image 2 (flag banner). I used the same idea as the Workshop instructions BUT heat embossed the image across the top of the page. Used the Outdoor Denim Chevron Ribbon across the middle and secured the matching Assortment flags. I created an additional flag of my own using a toothpick and one of the Tommy Complements Stickers. 

 Using the White Daisy Pigment ink I stamped the Sailboat and after it dried outlined the mast and top rail of the boat with Silver gel pen.

Taking a cue from the Workshop on the Go Instructions. I cut out the squares using Tommy Papers and my Cricut Art Philosophy cartridge making my <Square5> smaller to suit my layout (1 1/2"). Edge Distressed and Inked them up. Placed the Tommy Assortment pieces and Complements Stickers.

Here is the completed page attached to the backing of the framed shadowbox. Edge Distressing all around the sides. Used the top paper accent strip from the Tommy papers just below the Outdoor Denim Chevron Ribbon.  

The Framed Gift Ready to go!

August XOXO DT Page - Bucket Boy

I loved this sketch....I started out searching for a different set of photos I had in mind!

I found instead three pictures waiting to be scrapped of my busy little man! So, when I find what I did with the others I will have to lift the lift!

I ended up going with the two photos just like the sketch, since one was a little blurry! Had some fun papers added to the photos that reminded me of a old time gas attendant!

I titled the page "Bucket Boy" since at the time that was a daily event. My son would explore behind our house see what he can collect to pretend he is on some type of job using his new finds. My Brother-in-Law drives big rigs and there is a number tractor trailers, parts, supplies and etc. behind his house which is next door to us.

Added the old time gas pump sticker and arrow.

You still have half of the month to go to get in the challenge! Check out XOXO Scrapbooking and remember to link up you lift to have a chance at being a Guest DT!

A walk in the park eyes closed!

Some pictures of my boy been awaiting a page! We went for a walk in the local park and he enjoyed it eyes closed!

Using the CTMH - Bugs & Hugs stamp set borrowed from a friend. I stamped the saying and fussy cut the caterpillar.

Cut out my title using Cricut - Boys Will Be Boys and the @ from Artbooking cartridges. The Cruisin' was in a few layers and colors.

Stamped the date using CTMH - March Word Puzzle and You are my Happy Alpha sets. Made my own kite matching one on patterned paper and fussy cut the tail of strings/bows.

XOXO DT July - Kinderstart Health Check

This month it took me awhile to get the XOXO DT page done. I just couldn't find the right photos to work with. I wanted to finish up some pages I have been currently working with, BUT it just didn't want to work with me. So, while doing a craft room clean up....something that gets pushed off to often!
I find this drawings my daughter made during her Pre-School Health Check. I wanted to save her artwork for her in her scrapbook so she can see her progression as my little aspiring artist in residence!

The Health Check Nurse gave her the cute little girl sticker. Something, I wanted to include but being red I used the light pink background paper to tone down the red. For the rest of the page I played off the colors in her drawing.

While I asked the Nurse's questions my daughter kept drawing away. So, since that other drawing was not as colorful I placed that underneath. I also wanted to be able to see my daughter's name which she had written on the back of her drawing. Using that cute little sticker I made a flap to hold down the drawing but still allowing you to see the other drawing.

Here is Phillis's page we used this month for inspiration. There are a few days to still play along before August's page will be revealed! Click on over: XOXO Scrapbooking

Elements to a great "Little Boy Mug Shot"

Here is a page a did of my son!

Elements to this Great Page
1. A T-Shirt that really suits my boy.
2. Pictures that after the developing gave me unintentional inspiration. (Mug Shots came to mind!)
3. Cute paper found that fit the little boy but still worked with mug shots!
4. Busy Little Boy to journal and scrap!

Who said What:

Parrot: Be on the look out! squawk

Turtle: He is on the move!

Gorilla: They say that my baby face is what let's me get out of trouble!

Giraffe: Take Notes

Monkey: Check out the side profiles for future references.

Zebra: There is no stopping him! All Points Bulletin is out!

Elephant: I think the shirt says it all!

Crocodile/Alligator: Keep him out of the kitchen if you can!

Baby Shower Card and Fiskafriends Cardlift

Here is the Baby Shower Card I made. Pulled out the embossing powders and heat gun. Something I haven't been doing lately!

Here is the Fiskafriends Card from the lift we had. Pulled out my old Fastenater Stapler and put it to use!

A Birthday Boy's Handmade Cards

Our family had a Swimming Birthday Party to attend a few weekends ago. My 7 year old daughter just got 2 boxes of stuff from one of Scrappy friend's purge and that made my daughter some excited! I will post her creations from her 2 day long personal crop she had later this week!

Here is the card she made for the Birthday Boy's swimming party and included a plane since the new movie is out:

She very proud after learning to write her own sentences while including scrapbooking items!


Here is my Planes inspired card I made for the Birthday Boy!

 

Used the CTMH - Lifting Spirits Stamp set and Glitter pens/ink

Inside of card and the Planes theme gift!

XOXO DT page for June

This month's page was a blessing in disguise...it got me to finally scrap some photos I had carried with me to two retreats.

I finally got the inspiration to scrap them using Joanne's page to lift.

It made me pulled out the heat gun and embossing powders! Something I haven't done in a while.

Lastly, it gave me the 1st page done for my son's 4th birthday photo shoot. There are a few more photos...so a 2nd page will be coming!

So here is the page that gave me the inspiration!

AND there is still time to play along over at XOXO Scrapbooking. Maybe you will get the chance to be our next guest designer!