TSR October Jumpstart

 The Scraproom October Jump start

I rotated the sketch to work with my photo orientation. I also change the cluster shape to a hex as it mimics the game board piece

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Fall retreat layouts

I got a bunch done at this fall retreat.  It's just what I needed to jumpstart the creative flow again.  I plan on getting back to regular creating and posting now that the cross country season is coming to a close.  One more meet this Sunday.

Here's the start of my 2021 album

Birthday layout of yours truly.  Combo of dessert and b-day run

First hike of the year with my adventure partner 'Jodie" at Horse Rock Ridge

Followed by the February hike at Whiteaker Creek.  I used CM winter wonderland collection

I tried to pick out mostly Creative memories papers and collections as I was at my CM advisors retreat

Almost used up all of this kit too.  I picked it for the embellishments, that went with the dog photos

For this one I went with the pink fresh " office hours" kit but used a CM template

More CM papers for this super-fast layout mixed with embellishments from my stash

I created this base during an online crop last spring with CM sisters ( Melisa Ulman) winter frolic paper.  It was perfect for my photos of my orienteering adventure with my PDX girlfriend Tami

Nothing like some spring colors to document as spring run with my girl

Fresh Fusion CM papers to capture our Spring break photos at the coast

CM Little lamb papers which are meant to be used as baby pages had the right color combos for this sweet Easter layout.  I also used my CM heart punch to create the eggs with a little trimming with my scissors.  Now that the kids are older we've moved away from egg hunts and baskets in favor of just plain candy in a bowl 

A few of the sunrise photos to compliment so photos of the Beacon Rock sunrise hike that I did with Crystal and Tami.  I have a two page spread that I shared earlier for a Lasting Memories GDT layout

I did break out some mixed media a the retreat as well.  The ladies got a good clucking when I went back to my room to use the hairdryer on the page to get the white paint to dry faster.  Also used some Shimerz mist and paints along with a mix of embellishment leftovers from multiple kits

Covid birthday with one friend.  Video games, candy, and cake.

May hiking adventure was a short 3/4 mile hike into meditation Springs ( Hot Springs).  Not sure how much of the forest is left in the area after this summer firers

End of the year spirit week. Western wear with Tiff the Flamingo Rider. I work with some amazing people

Some pictures of my third scrap space in the house.  Last January I moved into my eldest daughter's room after she left for advanced training at job corp.  When we moved in 7 years ago I shared space in the den with my husband but his scout gear has slowly overtaken the space.  Now I'm set up in the front entry nook.  Small but adequate

I'm not really a fan of Vickie Bouton's bohemian style but the embellishments were a perfect pairing with my June hike of the Fitton Green/ Mt. Baldy hike with Jodie.  We saw this iridescent bluebird on the fence, A rubber boa on the trail, and a geocache surrounded by poison oak.  I created the large 5x7 photo by overlapping and trimming two 4x6 photos of the scenery from the top.

Documented my summer school job

Finished off the retreat by having this layout cut and ready for assembly at home.

I've always struggled with mixed font titles but love how this one turned out.

 

S.I.T #488

 Just finished page 20 of the weekend.  Getting a bunch down at the fall retreat, but thought I would take a quick break to share this birthday layout inspired by Sketches in Thyme #488.

In place of the flowers I fussy cut pom pom clusters.

Trying to use up my Echo Park “Let’s Party” kit.

Still have a bit left.  Thanks for stopping by to take a peek. 

October 15th Scrap our stash

 Working on my 11th layout of the day and thought I’d give the October Scrap our stash mid month challenge. 

I’ve had this paper in my stash for awhile but picked up the coordinating stickers at the fall CM retreat.  Serendipitous for sure as it really pulls it all together.  I only had one photo instead of 4 but the base and placement echo the sketch.

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Fall retreat

 Fall retreat and first share in a while.  Life has been busy with cross country and school.  I’ve squeezed in a bit of scrappy here and there, but now that it’s fall retreat weekend I plan to get a bunch done. Starting with this beauty.

I’ll pop in with more soon.  Thanks for stopping by