tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31043787878271778232024-02-07T23:43:07.388-08:00A Bit of Scrappy GoodnessMostly crafty, mommy musings & sometimes indulging in my sweet tooth. Living life and striving to find the joy in each day I've been granted!Melissa D.http://www.blogger.com/profile/03329864094320177751noreply@blogger.comBlogger200125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3104378787827177823.post-65994713265677476842015-08-24T15:39:00.000-07:002015-08-24T15:39:10.428-07:00Coffee With Friends<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">
I found a sketch recently that was absolutely <i>perfect</i> for some photos that I have been wanting to scrapbook. Thanks to <a href="http://mycreativesketches.blogspot.com/2015/08/august-sketch.html" target="_blank">My Creative Sketches</a>, it came together quickly! </div>
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I have had these photos since last year, and while the photos themselves are nothing fabulous (though the ladies in the photo are quite fabulous), this was a memory that I wanted to remember and therefore documented.<br />
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<i>On our first morning in Utah, many of us central time zone ladies woke up early. When we discovered that we were all awake and on Facebook at the same time, we coordinated meeting in the lobby. They had a fantastic coffee bar each morning! It was nice to get a cup and catch up with these ladies I hadn't seen for a year!</i><br />
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This is mostly created from the Simple Stories Daily Grind collection with a few other bits and pieces as well. A great sketch and wonderful memory!<br />
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Scrap Happy~<br />
MelissaMelissa D.http://www.blogger.com/profile/03329864094320177751noreply@blogger.com25tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3104378787827177823.post-27702132190428104962015-08-24T15:09:00.000-07:002015-08-24T15:09:13.146-07:00Nice To Meet You (Lilac #8)<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">
I am continuing to scrap my Disney photos from a few years back. I made a two-pager out of the sketch from <a href="http://scrapbook.steals.com/wp/2015/08/19/kaisercraft-homemade-mid-week-mojo-8/" target="_blank">Scrapbook Steals</a> this week. I love this Say Cheese collection from Simple Stories. It definitely makes these Disney pages easy to create! </div>
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Here is the page that followed the sketch:<br />
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And here is page two:<br />
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Just a quick post today! Thanks for stopping by!<br />
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Scrap Happy~<br />
MelissaMelissa D.http://www.blogger.com/profile/03329864094320177751noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3104378787827177823.post-23832130612792965332015-08-17T17:01:00.000-07:002015-08-17T17:01:06.253-07:00Sugar Anyone? It wasn't my intention to scrap a page about my love of all things sweet. However, these photos and the title stickers lended themselves too well to it!<br />
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I used the sketch from <a href="http://scrapbook.steals.com/wp/2015/08/12/pink-paislee-citrus-bliss-mid-week-mojo-lilac-7/" target="_blank">Scrapbook Steals</a> this week for the inspiration. I do wish that the layout would have photographed better though. The colors are off a bit...sorry for that!<br />
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I used an old Gossamer Blue kit that I have been hanging onto as well as a few other bits and pieces that I had laying around. </div>
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Looking at these photos make be excited to attend the Scrapbook Steals Retreat again this year! I don't always get a ton of scrapbooking done but I sure love seeing my scrappy friends! Thanks for stopping by!<br />
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Scrap Happy~<br />
MelissaMelissa D.http://www.blogger.com/profile/03329864094320177751noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3104378787827177823.post-73164577078398863022015-08-08T14:19:00.003-07:002015-08-08T14:19:50.886-07:00Summer!<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">
Every year, I say that I amazed at how fast the summer is flying by. This year, I decided that I would just understand that the summer was going to move on full speed ahead and I would just enjoy the ride! It has been working well for me so far.</div>
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We've been busy doing things all summer long with some lazy days thrown in there as well. One of the things that I love is hanging out with our neighborhood friends. I created this layout for the <a href="http://scrapbook.steals.com/wp/2015/08/05/crate-paper-craft-market-mid-week-mojo-lilac-6/" target="_blank">Scrapbook Steals Sketch Challenge</a> this week with a photo that I took last year. I adore spending time with these ladies! </div>
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For the most part, I used <a href="http://www.simplestories.com/products/good-day-sunshine" target="_blank">Simple Stories Good Day Sunshine</a> kit along with a couple of pieces of <a href="http://bellablvd.typepad.com/bella_blvd/2014/04/mid-release-collection-reveal-scattered-sprinkles.html" target="_blank">Bella Blvd. Scattered Sprinkles</a>. These two collections may be some of my favorites of all time. I love a bright, bold palette! The trend right now seems to be leaning more toward pastels but give me some ROY G. BIV anytime and I am happy!</div>
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I am hoping that this last month of summer goes by s-l-o-w-l-y and that we are able to fit in all of the little things that we'd like to do! Hope that your summer ends on a high note! Thanks for stopping by!</div>
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<br />Melissa D.http://www.blogger.com/profile/03329864094320177751noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3104378787827177823.post-54431755918930035742015-07-07T03:00:00.000-07:002015-07-07T03:00:00.103-07:00Polka PeopleI loved the sketch over at Paper Camellia for July! Kristine Davidson is one of my favorite sketchers. I always seem to really like my layouts when I use one of her sketches. The July sketch proved to be a hit as well in my opinion! Here is what I created:<br />
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This was a conglomeration of several kits using mostly Teresa Collins Archived.<br />
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We had SO much fun the night we spent in Germany in Epcot. The polka music made it feel like coming home since that is what I listened to growing up! Everyone danced, we ate great food, and we simply enjoyed each others company. Family is the BEST!<br />
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Scrap Happy,<br />
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<br />Melissa D.http://www.blogger.com/profile/03329864094320177751noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3104378787827177823.post-87010436666320927772015-07-06T14:30:00.000-07:002015-07-06T14:30:09.122-07:00Animal Adventure (Lilac #1)Happy to be playing along with the first in the sketch series at <a href="http://scrapbook.steals.com/wp/2015/07/01/echo-park-pirates-mid-week-mojo-lilac-1/" target="_blank">Scrapbook Steals</a>! I used bits and pieces of October Afternoon's Woodland Park collection as well as a bit from Pretty Little Studio Nature Walk collection.<br />
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I am working on finishing my Disney scrapbook from 2012! Then I can move on to the pictures from our 2015 trip! I adore Disney and I don't think I will have a problem creating layouts for a while! ;)<br />
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Thanks for stopping by today!<br />
Until next time.<br />
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Scrap Happy,<br />
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"Book Talk" is one of my favorite things to do.</div>
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I've discussed books while my daughter was having adenoid surgery.</div>
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Today I am linking up with <a href="https://graceandloveblog.wordpress.com/2015/05/20/carpool-book-club-3/" target="_blank">Narci on her Grace and Love blog</a> and sharing my pick for a good read! </div>
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I have struggled lately to find a book that keeps my attention long enough to finish it. This has <i>never</i> been a problem for me...ever! Maybe it's the to-do list in the back of my brain but it's been a genuine challenge! That's why I was SO happy to finish this book last night! To prove to myself there are books out there that I still love to read!<br />
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You may have read or heard of the book (now movie) <u><a href="http://www.amazon.com/Still-Alice-Lisa-Genova/dp/1501106422/ref=sr_1_1?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1432135256&sr=1-1&keywords=still+alice" target="_blank">Still Alice</a></u>. Having read that book and really connecting with it, I was excited to see that Genova had another book out called <u><a href="http://www.amazon.com/Inside-OBriens-Novel-Lisa-Genova/dp/147671777X/ref=sr_1_1?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1432134926&sr=1-1&keywords=inside+the+o%27briens" target="_blank">Inside the O'Briens</a></u>. This book follows a family who is coping with a Huntington's Disease diagnosis. Just as <u><a href="http://www.amazon.com/Still-Alice-Lisa-Genova/dp/1501106422/ref=sr_1_1?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1432135256&sr=1-1&keywords=still+alice" target="_blank">Still Alice</a></u> follows the thoughts and feelings of various family members dealing with Alzheimer's, this book follows this family through Huntington's. </div>
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Is it an easy-breezy beach read? No. But it was well worth the time spent reading it and I had a desire to get to the end to see what happened. A first for me for a while! </div>
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If you read it, I would love to know what you think of the book overall! Feel free to leave a comment. I still love reading them, even if I am struggling with the perfect book! :) </div>
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Melissa D.http://www.blogger.com/profile/03329864094320177751noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3104378787827177823.post-50220287177603297272015-04-29T03:00:00.000-07:002015-04-29T06:19:09.095-07:00What's Up Wednesday?Changing it up a little bit my friends. I haven't been crafting as much as I used to be, and now, when I do craft, I tend to just post on Instagram and call it a day. I am not sure why, but that is how I've been rolling lately.<br />
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I have been tossing around the idea of doing some fun, <span style="font-family: inherit;">general lifestyle</span> posts and seeing how that goes. I realize that may not fly with everyone but let's give it a try? Alright? :) Living on the edge these days.<br />
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At any rate, one of my favorite bloggers, <a href="http://pinteresttoldmeto.blogspot.com/2015/04/whats-up-wednesday.html" target="_blank">Sheaffer from Pinterest Told Me To,</a> (who actually got me following <a href="http://www.shullfamily.blogspot.com/2015/04/whats-up-wednesday-4292015.html" target="_blank">Shay from Mix and Match Mama</a>) shared this fun little thing to do on the last Wednesday of each month and I thought I'd give it a go.<br />
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So, without further ado, here are the questions for What's Up Wednesday!<br />
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<span style="color: #666666; font-family: Century Gothic, Verdana, Geneva, sans-serif;"><span style="background-color: white; font-size: 14.3000001907349px; line-height: 20.0200004577637px;"> I wish I loved to cook as much as I like to bake. Then I wouldn't be dreading trying to think of healthy and easy lunches for the kids when they are home for summer vacation. I am trying to <a href="https://www.pinterest.com/melissadehne/summer-lunches/" target="_blank">Pin things</a> that they can make in an effort to teach some life skills this summer. My oldest has one more year at home before college so I really want to get kitchen skills firmly planted this summer! <a href="http://www.thirtyhandmadedays.com/2014/06/kids-cooking-camp-home/" target="_blank">Mique from Thirty Handmade Days </a> (another blog I love) created this printable for kids' kitchen skills. We've got some work ahead! Ha!</span></span><br />
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<span style="color: #666666; font-family: Century Gothic, Verdana, Geneva, sans-serif;"><span style="background-color: white; font-size: 14.3000001907349px; line-height: 20.0200004577637px;"> One word for you...simplicity. I have a major challenge with getting rid of things. There are two reasons for this: 1) If I can sell it and make some money on it, I will. 2) I am way too emotionally attached to stuff. I have been improving and slowly getting rid of various items but there is still a long way to go. Just the thought of it makes me uncomfortable. Maybe I should have put this one up in question #5! Lol!</span></span><br />
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<span style="color: #666666; font-family: Century Gothic, Verdana, Geneva, sans-serif;"><span style="background-color: white; font-size: 14.3000001907349px; line-height: 20.0200004577637px;"> I am not a big television or movie person. I watch tv while I run on the treadmill in the morning, that is really the only time I really watch a whole show. That being said, what I am watching and what I am reading are the same right now! :) I started watching Call the Midwife on Netflix and then realized it is also a book so I requested it at the Bookmobile! I am also reading The Art of Arranging Flowers. I sometimes read two books as one time. I also realized that Property Brothers is accessible on Netflix so I can get back to my HGTV addiction, which is what I used to watch when I ran before we dropped cable. </span></span><br />
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<span style="color: #666666; font-family: Century Gothic, Verdana, Geneva, sans-serif;"><span style="background-color: white; font-size: 14.3000001907349px; line-height: 20.0200004577637px;"> I am a bargain hunter. I will splurge sometimes (mostly thanks to Sheaffer from Pinterest Told Me To, as mentioned above) but for the most part, I buy what I like and fits my budget. Many times, I check the racks at Target to see what I can find. I've also found that Target clothes fit my body well. Some stores just do that. Loft fits my body but not always my budget! :) I'd been admiring this scarf for a while and found it on clearance this week! I also found <a href="http://www.target.com/p/crew-neck-pullover-sweatshirt-mossimo-supply-co/-/A-16642577#prodSlot=medium_1_5&term=mossimo+sweatshirt" target="_blank">this shirt (sweatshirt</a>? Not sure!) and I love it. I wish I could order one in every color. I freeze in the winter. And I mean, lips turning blue, freeze. This is cozy, comfortable and has a modern cut to it. I love it. I wish that I had discovered it sooner since they are sold out of many colors. </span></span><br />
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<br />Melissa D.http://www.blogger.com/profile/03329864094320177751noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3104378787827177823.post-86730797434318077442015-02-20T13:15:00.000-08:002015-02-20T13:15:17.036-08:00So Much Baby LoveI cannot resist a cute little baby. Ever. I will tell strangers how cute their babies are. I have no desire to have another of my own, but boy do I love snuggling others'. That I know, of course. I don't snuggle random babies. That would be weird. Anyway, here is the sweet little layout I made.<br />
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This is my cousin's little one who is actually a year already but he is just SO cute! I had to scrap him. And, I have been in love with this Ducks in a Row collection from October Afternoon for years, so being able to use it was such a treat!<br />
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I found the sketch over on the <a href="http://paperissues.blogspot.com/2015/02/sketchy-saturday-sketch-005.html" target="_blank">Paper Issues blog</a> and knew it would go perfectly with these papers. I had to change it a little bit to fit my upper and lower borders (hence the hidden journaling) but tried to stay as true to the sketch as I could. </div>
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A few hearts and a few sequins along with perfectly phrased stickers and it was done! Thanks for taking a look today! </div>
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Scrap Happy~<br />Melissa</div>
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<br />Melissa D.http://www.blogger.com/profile/03329864094320177751noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3104378787827177823.post-13116943058212514172015-02-16T14:48:00.000-08:002015-02-16T14:48:38.073-08:00Under the UmbrellasI had fun playing along with the sketch over at <a href="http://scrapbook.steals.com/wp/2015/02/11/kaisercraft-blue-bay-mid-week-mojo-daffodil-2/" target="_blank">Scrapbook Steals</a> today! I am still using the Nautical collection from Fancy Pants. This is the third layout I've made, plus one card that used this collection. I just love it!<br />
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These were some photos taken while joining my hubby on vacation in San Diego. I am finding it quite a pleasure to scrapbook these photos lately.<br />
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I am guessing that the reason for that is due to the fact that the temps are sub-zero around here lately. Good memories of warmer days always help to pass the cold weather! I tucked my journaling into the little blue polka-dot baggie for this layout.<br />
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Balboa Park in San Diego was quite an incredible place! We had a wonderful meal at The Prado restaurant. All of the umbrellas while dining outside were so pretty. When I found this little 3x4 card in the kit, I knew I had to use it for this layout!<br />
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Thanks for stopping by today! Until next time...<br />
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Hope that you get the chance to create something this week! Who knows, maybe you'll be next week's winner! :)<br />
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MelissaMelissa D.http://www.blogger.com/profile/03329864094320177751noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3104378787827177823.post-13418040050005615932015-01-20T11:24:00.000-08:002015-01-20T12:37:47.780-08:00Smile SunshineSo, right now I am in "if I scrapbook summer photos, I will feel warmer," mode. For the record, it isn't working. What is working is using some of my favorite collections to make layouts! I found this <a href="http://papercamellia.com/blogs/papercamelliablog/16533748-january-sketch-challenge" target="_blank">Paper Camellia sketch</a> and loved the look of it. I decided to give it a go using Pink Paislee's Hey Kid collection.<br />
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I changed up some parts of it, but I loved the sections of three running vertically down the page. While I didn't have quite the right sized photos for the sketch, I used what I had and recorded a memory!<br />
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It was such a warm and sunny day when we attended Polka Days this past summer (in memory of my Grandpa and his love of polka music). We had so many members of our family join us. It was a fun day for all!</div>
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And, I couldn't create a "polka" layout without some polkadots now could I? I loved this cute little bow above the ticket! </div>
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My daughter and I are PROS at selfies. Having a teenaged daughter gets you really good at things that you normally wouldn't expect to be good at...words to Taylor Swift songs for one. (I'm a fan, not gonna lie!) And, a cute little niece wearing sunglasses is just too good NOT to scrapbook as well! It was a great day! Glad to have the memory documented! </div>
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The sketch by Brenda Smith was awesome and I loved her layout as well. I used her black and white paper idea when I was creating this layout. (Click <a href="http://scrapbook.steals.com/wp/2015/01/14/echo-park-paper-collections-mid-week-mojo-petunia-8/" target="_blank">>here< </a>to see her awesome layout!)<br />
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I loved all of the bits and pieces that came with this collection, so it was fun to incorporate them into the layout as well.</div>
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This layout totally reflects how much fun I had in Salt Lake City this past September. I seriously laugh so much in those few days we all get together. Always a wonderful time! </div>
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Melissa D.http://www.blogger.com/profile/03329864094320177751noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3104378787827177823.post-85036210302798489622015-01-07T08:00:00.000-08:002015-01-07T08:00:00.614-08:00Guest DesignerHello my bloggy friends!<br />
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Hope that you have the chance to stop on over at the <a href="http://scrapbook.steals.com/wp/?p=21068" target="_blank">Scrapbook Steals blog</a> today where I am a guest designer. I worked with the GORGEOUS Teresa Collins collection, Nine & Co. and created this layout.<br />
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Take a look at their blog and the sketch that I created and maybe play along! There is a prize involved too! :)<br />
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MelissaMelissa D.http://www.blogger.com/profile/03329864094320177751noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3104378787827177823.post-19053239187101484022014-11-06T13:35:00.000-08:002014-11-06T13:35:24.631-08:00Athletes RecordedI've discovered that I don't do a very good job of documenting all of the different sports that my kids participate in. Although we have something each season, they are rarely commemorated. Since my older two had their school sport photos taken, I thought I'd splurge and have my youngest photographed for his soccer season as well.<br />
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I like the visual of the three wallet sizes side by side on the layout. I found a Page Maps sketch that I liked, and went with that for my three wallet sized photos.<br />
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I used an older Echo Park collection, A Boy's Life, for the layout. It had a lot of little stickers and extras that made for some great clustering. </div>
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While there are some days that I feel a bit overwhelmed trying to get everyone where they need to be, I absolutely LOVE watching my kids play sports that they love. My daughter just started her basketball season as well so I am hoping to document that too. Love how easily this one came together! </div>
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Thanks for stopping by today! Enjoy November...49 days until Christmas for those that need a countdown! I'm excited! :)</div>
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Melissa D.http://www.blogger.com/profile/03329864094320177751noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3104378787827177823.post-19037602560807442202014-10-08T13:24:00.000-07:002014-10-08T13:26:50.722-07:00Simply HappyWay back when, Simple Stories came out with the "<a href="http://simplestories.typepad.com/simple_stories/daily-grind.html" target="_blank">Daily Grind</a>" collection. In my opinion, it is geared toward Project Life-ers (which I am not). However, the color palette and the name (hello coffee reference!) made me fall in love with the collection.<br />
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So, like any good scrapbooker on a budget, when I saw <a href="http://scrapbook.steals.com/" target="_blank">Scrapbook Steals</a> had it as a steal, I picked it up. However, knowing I was heading to Utah for their Scrapbook Retreat, I chose to do local pick-up. It felt like an <i>eternity</i> before I actually got it in my hands and OH MY, I was <i>not</i> disappointed! I think that these are my colors. (In the same way that those scrapbook girls I went to the retreat with are my tribe...but I digress). The collection really spoke to me. So, I made this.<br />
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I am a big fan of grid layouts but have never really tried my hand at one. The cute little cut apart cards in the collection just begged for this kind of layout though!<br />
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This coffee was seriously so yummy and the prettiest coffee I've ever had as well. See? This collection was made for my photo! :)</div>
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Also, I am not always very good at using the corner preprinted paper that comes in a collection so I was happy that I was able to use this paper! The collection seriously comes with some adorable stickers and prints.<br />
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Ah, the fun of creating something at a retreat with people who "get" your need to create. It was pretty wonderful! This was my fourth year attending the Scrapbook Steals Retreat and it was just as incredible this year as years past. Perhaps even more so! Yummy food, gorgeous state, fun times and amazing friends...can't ask for more!<br />
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**HEY! I just realized that this is my 200th post! Wow! That doesn't seem possible. Just for fun...tell me what you would like 200 of! For me right now, it'd be fresh from the oven chocolate chip cookies! Yum!**<br />
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Anyone who knows my daughter knows that she is not a meek and mild child. She is fun, smart, adventurous, silly, spunky...and so many more adjectives! Since she doesn't have a smart phone, she often uses my iPhone or my iPad to take goofy selfies. Scrolling through them never fails to bring a smile to my face. I decided to print a few and scrapbook them for the sake of prosperity. :)</div>
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I used a collection that I loved since its introduction quite a while back, Hey Kid by Pink Paislee. It was perfect for some fun girlie looking prints (but has awesome boy prints too)!<br />
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The sketch that I used was <a href="http://pinkfreshstudio.blogspot.com/2014/08/sketch-challenge-and-scrapbook-circle.html" target="_blank">this amazing one from the Pinkfresh Studio Blog</a>. Quite the perfect way to use up some of those adorable embellishments!</div>
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I have a question for you before you go that I'm hoping you'll take a moment to answer. I follow several blogs and I am always interested to see those that go outside of the "usual" blogging posts. I enjoy it...I always love a good recipe or a great new way to wear a cute cardigan, but I am wondering how you feel about that?</div>
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I share recipes from time to time and in the past, I've done posts about "My Favorite Things" and such. I am just curious if you want to see anymore of that kind of thing? Let me know in the comments! I love to hear what you all have to say!</div>
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<br />Melissa D.http://www.blogger.com/profile/03329864094320177751noreply@blogger.com7tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3104378787827177823.post-27207353954003242742014-08-22T10:06:00.000-07:002014-08-27T05:18:46.148-07:00Getting Into the GrooveHello! It has been quite a while since I've blogged. It seems that my creativity took a bit of a hiatus for a while. I am trying to get it flowing again by doing some sketch challenges as I am able. That always seems to get me back on the right track. Does that happen to you? What do you do to get it moving again?<br />
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I created this layout based on a <a href="http://stucksketches.blogspot.com/2014/08/august-15th-sketch-challenge.html" target="_blank">sketch from the Stuck?! Sketches Blog</a>. Although the sketch is shown using many small photos, I used just one photo but kept most of the other elements the same.<br />
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I have so many Disney photos still to scrap and I loved this collection so I thought that would be a great way to get my creativity moving along again!<br />
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My parents joined us at Disney a few years ago for their very first visit to the Magical place. We had so much fun with them and enjoyed showing them our favorite things. I took more photos than I care to admit so I still have many left to scrapbook!</div>
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I am also linking up this layout to the <a href="http://paperissues.blogspot.com/2014/08/new-issue-admit-one-with-fancy-pants.html" target="_blank">Paper Issues "Admit One" Challenge</a>! Though, we did admit all seven of us on this trip! :) I am glad that you took the time to stop by today! Thanks!<br />
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My hubby and I celebrated our 19th anniversary yesterday! While the day was crazy busy, it was fun recalling all of the moments we'll remember forever 19 years earlier. I made him this card for the occasion.</div>
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I used the sketch from the <a href="http://casethissketch.blogspot.com/2014/07/case-this-sketch-86.html" target="_blank">CAS(E) this Sketch!</a> challenge. I love their sketches! When it comes to card making, clean and simple is my go-to look!</div>
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I loved this stamp from Elle's Studio and I thought that it was perfect for an anniversary card.<br />
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I am happy to say that he loved his card! I got some pretty little daisies (one of my favorite flowers) with tiny pink roses in a vase from him as well. It was a good day! :) Thanks for stopping by!</div>
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Melissa D.http://www.blogger.com/profile/03329864094320177751noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3104378787827177823.post-14360414142037474632014-07-19T03:00:00.000-07:002014-07-19T03:00:01.117-07:00Traveling on a JourneyI love vacation photos. They don't even have to be mine. I just love to see different places and "explore" destinations even if I will never go there. Fortunately, I did have the chance to explore a little piece of the Caribbean last year!<br />
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My husband and I had the opportunity to go the the Turks & Caicos islands for a vacation with five other neighborhood couples. Once we figured out we could make it work, we were very excited. I had been there before but it would be my hubby's first time!<br />
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Having the chance to go with such great friends was just the icing on the cake. This Jet Set collection from We R Memory Keepers is absolute perfection to document this trip (which I am determined to do)! </div>
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I love all of the pieces that can come together to capture exactly what I need it to say! Nothing fancy schmancy here, just a good time crafting, using a great collection and documenting those important moments! Thanks for stopping by!</div>
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I created this layout of my son's 15th birthday using a combination of the 6x6 sides and the 12x12 sides of the paper. I love the 3x4 cards to this collection as well. Since I am not a Project Life scrapper, I enjoy using them on my regular layouts.<br />
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A 4x6 card on the left (the numbers one) helps in layering the papers to achieve the look that I wanted. </div>
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I still have so many pieces of this collection left to use so I have a feeling you will be seeing more of it in the future! Such a fun and celebratory collection! Thanks for looking!</div>
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Although it is difficult to see here, the word "happiness" in the title is shiny gold and also part of the collection.<br />
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The bright butterfly triangles around the photo worked well with the other more subdued, watercolored paper as well.</div>
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Thank you for stopping by today and for the comments many of you have left recently! I love reading them and getting your feedback on some of the questions that I ask. Enjoy your day!</div>
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I like that it didn't require a photo. I could simply write what I wanted to say and not worry about if I had an appropriate photo to match.<br />
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The Elle's Studio Serendipity collection had the perfect words for what I wanted to relay on this layout with a lot of "remember this" and "memories" references.<br />
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A simple but very meaningful layout, all without even a photo. I am so glad that I made time to create this one! Thanks <a href="http://creativescrappers.blogspot.com/2014/06/cs-sketch-272-reveal.html" target="_blank">Kristine Davidson</a> for another incredible sketch!Melissa D.http://www.blogger.com/profile/03329864094320177751noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3104378787827177823.post-89573950327773786532014-07-08T07:45:00.000-07:002014-07-08T07:45:11.171-07:00Cute CardsI made a couple of cards recently that I wanted to share. I found a lot of inspiration out there from various sources so continue reading for the inspiration links! Here is the first card:<div>
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This card used the same color scheme as the <a href="http://fusioncardchallenge.blogspot.com/2014/07/fusion-red-white-blue.html" target="_blank">Fusion Card Challenge</a> but I used the <a href="http://sketchnscrap.blogspot.com/2014/07/card-sketch-29.html" target="_blank">sketch from Sketch-n-Scrap</a> for this one! </div>
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Melissa D.http://www.blogger.com/profile/03329864094320177751noreply@blogger.com14tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3104378787827177823.post-87302562619071492382014-06-25T03:00:00.000-07:002014-06-25T03:00:01.410-07:00Happy Little LayoutThis collection from WRMK, Farmer's Market, is one one of those collections that you look at and it just makes you happy. The colors, the sayings on the cards and stickers, everything...it is all just really cheery! And I am needing cheery these last few days. Rainy, foggy and cold...barely hitting 60ยบ is <i>not </i>the way I was envisioning the summer with my kids. But look at that bicycle! How can that not make you smile? :)<br />
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I came upon this bicycle while on vacation with my hubby in San Diego. And although I really, really wanted to ride it, we just didn't have time.<br />
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For this layout, I used this awesome <a href="http://scrap365.blogspot.co.uk/2014/06/hip-hip-hoorayits-new-sketch-day.html?m=1" target="_blank">sketch from Scrap 365</a> as a starting point for my layout.</div>
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I added a few more layers than the sketch originally calls for but I really love how it all came together! Such a great starting point!</div>
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There is also a Farmer's Market Instagram Albums Made Easy option for this collection which is perfect for creating those layers! </div>
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Thanks for stopping by to have a look today. Feel free to leave a comment. I read every one of them! I hope you are enjoying your summer! Until next time...</div>
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Scrap Happy~</div>
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