THE TASSEL WAS WORTH THE HASSLE

 Hi everyone! Welcome back to another great challenge over at

This weeks challenge is: Special Person; create a layout about a special person in your life. This maybe someone that has changed your life in some why or maybe it's a family member or special friend that you haven't been able to see for a while etc...

I choose to do a layout about my youngest son. He just recently graduated High School. This is something we weren't sure he'd be able to. He was diagnosed with Autism when he was nine after years of trying to get him help. Then adding to it he was also diagnosed with ADHD and anxiety. 

I took this picture of him right after he moved his tassel from the right to the left. He looks so grown up. I love how confident he is. 

This is the third page in a four page layout that I created using all the photos I took.  The first two are photos I took at home and the second two are of the actual ceremony. 

I found the title in the Cricut store and couldn't wait to use it. I love that it has different fonts that work so well together. 

I found these great apoxy flair buttons at SCRAPIN HAPPY STUDIO! She has such a wide variety and comes out with new styles all the time. Check it out!

THANKS FOR STOPPING BY!!

Congrats Grad-layering dies lesson 1

So, I am just having a blast with all the different classes at Altenew and when they offered the Layering dies 3d and more class I couldn't wait.  I have quite a few of the 3d dies from Altenew and learning how to use those as well as other dies in my stash is awesome. 

I so want to be able to grab any of my dies and just create. I have such a hard time using them for anything other than what they were made for.  I like that this class gives some out of the box ways to use them. 

For my first card I decided to use two different cover plates and layer them to create my background. I used the lots of dots and dainty blooms cover plates.  I decided on all white to keep it simple and clean. I also used the framed congrats die for my sentiment. 

Here is a close up of the cover plates. I really love how these two look together! My next purchase will be some of Altenew's two step cover plates.  I can't wait to give those a try!!

Dream

Hello! I am in the graduation mode at the moment.  My daughter just graduated high school and we are getting everything ready for a big party!  C an't wait.  So when I found this challenge over at Moving Along With The Times I couldn't wait to pull out my one and only graduation stamp and get crafting!! I paired it with a great sketch from Try Stampin' On Tuesday! 

Here is the sketch...

The challenge over at Moving Along With The Times is GRADUATION. 


This is what I came up with

I used an embossing folder on the background to create the caps and added a little sparkle with glitter washi tape and a little glitter cap.  Wish I would have thought of this when I was trying to come up with invites to the party!!

Shine Bright

Good morning! Welcome to another great sketch for Sketch~N~Scrap! I really enjoyed this one.  I searched for a photo and found this one of my son from when he graduated and couldn't wait to use it. 
Here is the sketch

And here is what I came up with.  It's hard to believe this was two years ago! He's going to be 20 soon and his sister just graduated.  Time goes by so fast!!

Grad Party ~ Stick It Down Challenge

Here is another layout for my sons graduation.  This time it's pictures from his party.  I didn't get to many, as he hates having his picture taken, but I'm loving the ones I do have.  Everyone seemed to really have a great time and made his day that much better.

 

He had so many struggles in high school and he rose above them and came out on the other side stronger and happier.   

  

Stick It Down ~ October Double Page Layout

 

 

 

Here is my layout

 

Supplies: patterned paper stampin' up!, templates kiwi lane, alphabet-cricket, silver brads

 

 

Graduate~ Let's Get Sketchy Challenge

Today I'm working on a layout for my new scrap room.  I'm in desperate need of new artwork and this sketch offers the perfect inspiration.  I have all of my son's graduation pictures that I still haven't done anything with.  Such a perfect way to get a start and add some new artwork.

Let's Get Sketchy Week 1

 

Here's my layout

 

 

 

Supplies: my minds eye paper, kiwi lanes stencils, tim holtz embellishments, mftstamps alpahbet dies

 

2015

So it's finally time to start thinking about Graduation announcements and invitations. Say WHAT!!! I can't believe that in one short month my oldest will be graduating. I know he's so ready to move on and be done with high school but I'm not sure I'm ready for it. He's come such a long way and I can't wait to see what the rest of his life has to hold for him. 

Here is what I came up with so far.  This one would be an invitation to his party, which he really doesn't want. 

I used a sketch from Mojo Monday.  It's a tall and skinny but I made this card a standard A2. I'm happy with the way it came out. 

 

 

Supplies:

SS: SU! date, time place & class of 2015, CTMH cricut artiste collection Kudos

INK: MFT electric red, black liorice

CS: CTMH black, red and cream

ACCESS: CTMH silver shimmer trim, darice star embossing folder