Michigan Scrapping with Mom

While we were in Michigan for our summer vacation, mom and I did a LOT of scrapping.  It was over 100 degrees outside most days so we didn't do the usual activities we usually do outside.  Brooke joined us and completed a whole scrapbook herself.  When our vacation came to an end, mom has scrapped 32 pages and I scrapped 40 pages.  Here are some of the pages I scrapped.  I just love scrapping with my mom!!

Hard Core Challenge #10

So, I had so much fun with the Cari's challenge that I decided to create another layout with Core'dinations cardstock.  I've wanted to get these pictures developed for a LONG time as they are some of my favorite of Ty....well...being a boy!  We were at the horse farm and while I was attending to my horse, Rocco, Ty found the biggest mud puddle, slopped his digger down, and the rest is history.  The best part was when he put his head in the puddle while bending over and as he came back up the mud ran down his face and in his mouth.  He spit out a huge blob of mud from his mouth and smiled ear to ear.  I had to unclothe him and wash him off in the wash stall.  It was a mess but it was so fun to watch him!

Gotsketch Express

Gotsketch express ended right before we headed to Michigan.  Now that we are back home I wanted to share my layouts I created for the class:

Here is a pic of Ty playing in the dog's water!

 Here are pics of Ty playing in the sprinkler!

 I couldn't resist buying this shirt!

 Our Easter celebration in Michigan!

 Ty and Tucker playing in the sprinkler.  Ty had to copy what Tucker was doing!

 Brooke riding her bike without training wheels for the first time!

 Our evening with friends on Daniel Island!

 My memory page of Papa Don.

 Spoiling the kids on my first day of summer vacation.

 Ty in his shades and goggles!

And Brooke being a diva!

You can see all of Val's sketches at www.gotsketch.blogspot.com!

So I couldn't skip this fun event which I was invited to by the very talented Cari Locken.  I pulled out my Core'dinations cardstock and my favorite pictures of my mom and Brooke.  I participated in Cari's challenge and boy did it challenge me!!  It is amazing what you can do with these papers: emboss, sand, score, etc.!  I have never tried scoring my cardstock before so it was a great lesson to learn and a ton of fun creating!  Anyhow, here is the layout I created. 

The challenge included scoring three different ways and including at least one scored embellishment.  I scored the outside of my paper and then created two different scoring lines with the brown cardstock.  I sanded the edges I scored to make them more visible.  I loved how Cari scored diagonally on her cardstock so that is a "must try" for my next layout!  Finally, I scored the small star by my title.  I think it is so cute! 

Thanks for the inspiration Cari!

Got Sketch? Blog is 5 years old today! Please drop by the site and join the sketch challenge. Valerie Salmon is giving away a very cool prize pkg from Basic Grey for the lucky winner! This is my take on the anniversary sketch. 

 

 Gotsketch 107 is now over.  I wanted to share some of the layouts/card I created for class:

You can still download the sketches from gotsketch 107, and the pdf's, by visiting the gotsketch blog!

Enjoy!

 

Gotsketch 107

Hey everyone! Gotsketch 107 class is in full swing. For all my scrapping friends, it's not too late to sign up! Here are a few pages I've created:

Here is a layout of my fancy girl:


Here is a layout of our "snow" fun in Michigan:

And here is a layout of Ty and his favorite diggers! I actually made this with my mom while I was in Michigan!
Finally, here is a layout of Ty and his wonderful daddy!



There are still 5 weeks of class left. Visit gotsketch.com for details. I'll be posting more creations soon!

Sad Goodbye

Hey everyone. I know it's been a long time since I've posted anything but sadly I had to say goodbye to my step-father last Sunday. He was very ill and found out he had liver cancer. I know he is at peace now and causing just as much trouble in heaven! Still it is hard to know that I won't see him again and hear is voice. Here is one of my favorite pictures of him with Brooke and Tyler:

On the flip side, we did welcome a new addition to our family. His name is Tucker. He was my step-father's golden retriever puppy. He has been wonderful! The kids love him, although Brooke can't stand it when he licks her : ) They were running around the house as he chased him tonight. It certainly brought a smile to my face. I'm sure there will be many scrapbook pages of him in the future.

Finally, Valerie Salmon is starting a new gotsketch 107 class. Be sure to check it out at http://gotsketch.blogspot.com/. I already saw the first sketch and it is AWESOME!!!