Hello Spring

I followed several challenges to create my Week 18 page for the 52 Week Challenge at Scrappin'-n-Chattin' I had planned a page about our last agility trial, but I was not able to get the photos yet.  The photographer is away at another trial.  Maybe next week.

I really wanted to join the challenge at Lasting Memories.  It's been so long since I've been able to play along with their challenges since I was creating calendar pages for so long, so that was my starting point for figuring out what to create.  Their challenge this week is called "Seasons Change".  And as I was looking through some of the photos I've taken this year, I found the perfect set for this subject.

Of course I needed a sketch.  And Scrap It Girl has a sketch challenge this month.  It's an extremely versatile sketch, so I was excited to give it a try.

And Let's Get Sketchy has "A Little Something" this week.  Since Monday was the 5th one of the month, there is a special challenge.  You can choose a sketch from any site and combine that with one of your favorite color combinations.  Well, I love using red along with several other primary colors.  The photos I chose feature a red tulip, so the color combo worked perfectly.  Here's my page.

I also entered this page into the monthly challenge at SnC to include a quote on your page.  My quote is written on the green strip on the left side of the paper.  It reads:   'Spring is nature's way of saying, "Let's Party!"  ~  Robin Williams.'

I hope everyone is enjoying the weekend.  Thanks for looking.

Happy Birthday Card

This year I am still participating the 52 Week Challenge at Scrappin'-n-Chattin'.  The challenge is to create a layout a week.  This is my 3rd year.  In addition to the layout challenge, we also have a card challenge this year.  I am trying this as well.

For my Week 18 card, I created a birthday card.  At SnC there is also a recipe for the weekly cards.  The requirement for the week was to use at least 3 brads on the card.

I used the current sketch from Seems A Little Sketchy to create my card.  I really love using these sketches.

And here's my card.  Pretty simple, but I like it.

I have a rare day at home today, on National Scrapbook Day.  I don't think I will have time to do any crafting, but hopefully get a lot done.  Have a great day and thanks for looking.

Happy Birthday

Wow....  It's been over 2 months since I last did a blog post.  It's been pretty busy around here.

I created a card tonight for the 52 Week Card Challenge at Scrappin'-n-Chattin'.  To create my card I used the current sketch at The Sweet Stop.  I really loved this sketch.

And here is my take.

Thanks for looking.  Enjoy your weekend.

My March Page

Now for the final page for my calendar....  my March page.  I used the February Sketch Challenge at Boys Rule.

I really wish I had some arrows....  I looked and looked and I just don't have any.  It's really difficult to see, but I substituted some gems for the arrows.

For the photo for this month, I wanted to use a photo of all 3 dogs together.  It's difficult to get a decent one.  This was taken shortly after Tessa was spayed.  She had to wear that collar to keep her from chewing at the stitches.  

So now 2 down and 1 to go...  I have to finish the calendar for the house.  I have 1 page done.  Only 11 more to go!!  Thanks for looking.

My June Page

For my June page today, I used Sketch #14 at My Scraps and More Sketches.  This may be the first time I've used one of these sketches.  I really like them.

I used photos of a hike we took with the dogs last year.  It was a very hot day.  We did have all 3 dogs, but I only got decent photos of 2 of them.  You can tell by Harley (the black dog) that it was very hot.  We stopped often to drink water.  Next time I'm taking a spray bottle too.

I really enjoyed the hike and the dogs did well.  We're hoping to take a number of hikes this year when it warms up on Saturdays when I'm not away.  It will be a great opportunity to learn to use my camera better.

I am also entering this page into this week's challenge at Frosted Designs.  The challenge is Be Bold.  Use bold colors and patterns on your project.

Thanks for stopping by.

My August Page

For my August page today, I used the February Week 1 sketch from Let's Get Sketchy.  It's a great sketch. I had to rotate my photo to make it work on my page though....

The photo I used for this page is one that I just could not believe happened.  We have agility equipment up in the back yard.  One day last year, I took only 1 dog, Harley, to a trial and left Willie and Tessa at home.  When Harley and I got home, we went outside.  I was up on the deck and the dogs were in the yard.  Willie was causing a ruckus and ran into the tunnel and sat at the end as if to say, "I wanted to go too."  Of course I didn't have my camera ready and he didn't stay there for me to go get it.  But I was able to get him back in and seated where he was....  He's such a ham.  We went to a different trial the next day, all of us.

Thanks so much for stopping by.

My September Page

I am going to share another one of the five page I created today.  I am pretty surprised at how fast I was able to get things together today.  But I had matched the photos with sketches or challenges last weekend in hopes to really get going.  I guess that really worked.

The September page was actually supposed to be the October page, but I messed up on the photo I used for the October page, so I had to adjust.  To create this page I used the February Challenge at Sketch with Color.  In addition to the sketch and color inspiration, you had to use a doily.  Here is the sketch and photo inspiration.

And here is my page.  I used a heart doily in the upper left of the larger photo mat.  This is one of my favorite photos of 2012.  Willie is always ready to pose.

Sorry the colors in my page are a little off.  I'm still working on my camera's settings trying to get the colors to look like they do in person.  Thanks for looking.