Lasting Memories recipe for November 19th

This month at Lasting memories we have been utilizing  recipes to create our layouts.  I'm all for recipes when trying something new or pushing outside of my comfort zone, but I find that I have a hard time sticking to them exactly.  So for the November 19th recipe of  2 photos, 2 different fonts for title, 4 patterned papers, 5 buttons, 1 ribbon/trim/twine, 4 die cuts and sprinkle with mist I altered it to fit my needs and to work with the items I took to retreat with me.  I could have probably have misted but that would have required extra table space which was at a premium at the retreat. Space in case of over misting and then somewhere to let it dry so I could keep working.  I also didn't carry buttons or twine with me as I tried to pack light and stick to the kits I've accumulated in the last year.  I think I'm done with purchasing kits for a while.  Need to work through the ones that I have.   

If you have the chance to join use this week feel free to alter and adjust the recipes as needed

Lasting Memories Recipe for November 12th

This month at Lasting memories we have been utilizing  recipes to create our layouts.  I'm all for recipes when trying something new or pushing outside of my comfort zone, but I find that I have a hard time sticking to them exactly.  So for the November 12th  recipe of 1 large photo, 3 patterned paper, a pinch of wood veneer, a dash of Chipboard pieces and sprinkle with enamel dots I left out a few things, but also did something I haven't done in a while.  I merged two picture together to create a panoramic photo of the kids canoeing in the field behind our house.

Come whip out a recipe this week with us and don't let a few ingredients hold you back

More retreat creations with Creative memories supplies

So I just posted my TSR kit creations from retreat and now I'm sharing CM product creations.  Basically I only took kits or bundles of product with me to Camp cascade.  The goal was to travel light and have less supplies to work from to keep me focused and not digging for something I think I might have.  Definitely  sped up the process, but also left those that have borrowed scraps and bits from me in the past without a pipeline.

Camp Cascade Scrap retreat with TSR kits

I just got back from a fabulous scrap retreat at Camp Cascade, so if you live in Oregon or even Southern Washington I suggest you check it out.  We had around 30 ladies there and I got so much done in the 3 days there.  The company was great, scenery fantastic the rooms are comfortable and the food enjoyable.

So here is some of what I got done with my kits from TSR:

I'm working my way through a year and a half worth of TSR kits.  I'm going on a kit diet after my Birthday, so starting February 1st instead of New Year.  No new kits or product except solid base card stock.

  Going to get creative and us my stash for the next year