January Challenge YOUrself

 This month at Challenge YOUrself, we have a "year in review" challenge.

I found this amazing cut file and knew I had to use it!  I printed a photo of our family of 3 from each month in 2022.  I love how this one came out!

Supplies:

Patterned paper and embellishments by Simple Stories

Cut File by The Cut Shoppe

Cricut

July Challenge YOUrself

This month at Challenge YOUrself, we are focusing on family! 

I created a layout using our first selfie as a family of 3.  This photo was taken less than an hour after Audrey was born.

Supplies:

Patterned paper by Authentique

Letters by Thickers

Embellishments by Simple Stories

Fabric letters by Heidi Grace Designs

Layered embellishments by Paper Wizard

April Challenge YOUrself

  This month at Challenge YOUrself, we have our 100th challenge and we are creating layouts with stars! 

I created a layout using a photo from New Year's Eve 2022.  This was Audrey's first New Years.  

Supplies:

Patterned paper by Simple Stories

Embellishments by Jolees

Cut file by Paige Evans

LM 567 - Patterned Paper Play - 5 Patterned Papers

 This month at Lasting Memories, we are focusing on patterned paper.  This week, we are creating layouts using at least 5 patterned papers on our layouts.  

I think I used 15 papers on this one.  I made a bunch of the banners using various papers, backed some of the tag die cuts and even fussy cut the candy cane out of patterned paper.  

I wanted to create a layout with one of the last photos of my sweet Daphne.  I bought this hat for her last Christmas and I thought she looked adorable (she hated it, lol).  Unfortunately, she passed away in January of 2021.  

Supplies:

Patterned papers by October Afternoon

Die cut banners by Crate Paper Merry Days Collection

Dog stickers by The Paper Studio

Photo frame by Simple Stories

Word stickers by Thickers

Label stickers by October Afternoon

LM 563 - Patterned Paper Play - Polka Dots

This month at Lasting Memories, we are focusing on patterned paper.  This week, we are creating layouts using polka dots.

I created a layout of our 2020 Christmas Card.  

Supplies:

Patterned papers and cardstock by Simple Stories

Embellishments by Simple Stories

Gold words by Thickers

LM 521 - Hello Fall - Monsters

 This week at Lasting Memories, our challenge is to feature monsters on your layout. I created this layout with photos of my favorite monster - my nephew last Halloween. He was one and a half.

Supplies:

Patterned papers and stickers by Simple Stories Simple Vintage Halloween Collection
All glitter embellishments by Thickers (Spooky)

Calvinball Day 29 - You Are My Sunshine

Here's another Calvinball layout.  I used some photos of my mom and I playing with my nephew.  He was one last summer and so much fun!

Supplies: 

Paper and embellishments by Simple Stories

Puffy Stickers by K&Co

Date stamp

Wood veneer by Fancy Pants

November Stick it Down

Here's the November sketch for Stick it Down:

I decided to create a layout with photo from a Halloween party I attended a couple weeks ago.  My husband went as a blind referee and I went as Khaleesi from Game of Thrones. 

 Supplies:
All papers and embellishments by Simple Stories