New Goodies - Miss Mint: Christmas Past

Tis the season... for Holiday kits! I love holiday kits. I would say that I have a slight addiction to anything Holiday related. I've got quite a stash, and I'm sure that I've not used them all either.

Well, Miss Mint's (Peppermint Creative) new Holiday kit - Christmas Past - is just to die for! I love the vintage feel... totally right up my alley.



I love the new alphas that she's created to go with... her alphas are a must have in my book!











She's even bundled the whole collection together.



Also, if you haven't tried Miss M's goodies... she's got a new freebie kit out too... and it's perfect for scrapping those holiday movies I know I'll be watching this season!



I'm using this collection for my December Daily Album - really more of a Christmas 2011 Memories album. Check out the first few pages - images linked for full credits:







Well folks, that's all for today, but I'll be back soon with more new goodies! Until then... Happy Scrapping!!!

Tasha

Pencil Lines Sketch 262

Hey Folks! I'm back with another awesome spotlight of a fellow Pencil Lines Design Team member! This week you can learn all about Leah Farquharson! Leah also supplied this week sketch on the Pencil Lines Blog:

Here's my layout using this sketch:



supplies:
Holiday Party by Shabby Miss Jean
Muffin Tin Charm | Baked with Love by Shabby Miss Jenn
Little Pockets by Valorie Wibbens
BiggieBet Alpha - Tomato by Peppermint Creative (recolored)
Push button Alpha - Sand by Peppermint Creative
Stapled Tabs by Peppermint Creative
Word art | Kitchy Kitchen by Sahlin Studio and Jenn Barrette
Font: DJB Jennifer Script by Darcy Baldwin

Well, that's all for this post... but look for me real soon with new goodies to show off! Until then... HAPPY SCRAPPING!

Pencil Lines Sketches 258 & 257

I'm a little behind on posting my Pencil Lines pages. I do love working with sketches, but I'll admit that I'm not always crazy about them or even inspired by them. You want to know something strange though... those pages that I struggle with turn out to be some of my favorites. This was most definitely the case with sketch 258. I struggled to find a vision of where I would take this page. Here's the sketch inspired by fellow Pencil Lines Design Team member Jennifer Mattot:



If you'd like to read more about Jennifer Mottot, the above sketch is linked to the Pencil Lines Sketch 258 Blog posting.

For my page... I really struggled to find a starting point. It wasn't until I flipped the sketch that my vision came... check out my finished page:



I just love how the Autumn page turned out! For this page, I used Autumn Flea Market Vol 2 by Shabby Miss Jenn with Snipettes: Fall by Sahlin Studio. Stitches by Anne Delong and the font is Grown Up Girl by Darcy Baldwin.

Up next, Sketch 257 was one of those that pretty much I had a vision of before I began the layout. I love the paper blocking style... especially when I can use a lot of pattern papers. Here's the sketch inspired by fellow Pencil Lines Design Team member Jennnifer Chapin:



If you'd like to read more about Jennifer Chapin, the above sketch is linked to the Pencil Lines Sketch 257 Blog posting. Here's my page:



For this page, I used Bountiful Blessings by Melissa Bennett with Snipettes: The Perfect Pumpkin by Sahlin Studio and the font is Grown Up Girl by Darcy Baldwin.

Well, that's it for now... be sure to stop by again soon!

Happy Scrapping!
Tasha

Pencil Lines Sketch 260

I'm so excited... this week is my Featured Spotlight at Pencil Lines! Make sure to check out the PENCIL LINES BLOG to read all about me! This week's sketch is based on a layout I created. Here's my original layout:



Here's the sketch Anna created:



Here's the products I used:

Dear Santa Elements by Miss Mint | Peppermint Creative
Dear Santa Papers by Miss Mint | Peppermint Creative
Bingo Cards - Christmas by Miss Mint | Peppermint Creative
Jellybets - Christmas by Miss Mint | Peppermint Creative
Spaghetti String - Bold by Miss Mint | Peppermint Creative
Candy Cane Alphabet - Red by Miss Mint | Peppermint Creative
Push Button Alphabet - Snow by Miss Mint | Peppermint Creative

I'm so thrilled to be a part of this team... and I'm just amazed by what the other design team members created. Now, I can't wait to see what you all create based on my layout. It's so much fun to see where everyone's vision takes them.

Happy Scrapping!
Tasha

Pencil Lines Sketch 256

Well folks I'm back with another amazing sketch from another one of the amazing Design Team members at Pencil Lines! This week's sketch was created by Evgenia Petzer. Make sure to check out the Blog Posting to read all about her! Here's the sketch:

For my layout, I really wanted to scrap with my youngest daughter's first Halloween photo. That year she was Blue from Blue's Clues. She was totally too cute.

Aren't here ears to cutest! My husband used bendable straws to make them stick out.

If you are interested in the digital supplies I used... here's the links:

• Snipettes: The Perfect Pumpkin by Sahlin Studio
• Autumn Moon Papers by Sahlin Studio
• Autumn Moon Ephemera by Sahlin Studio
• Clementine Rolled Blooms by Sahlin Studio

Well with that folks, I'm out of here for today! Until next time - Happy Scrapping!!!

Pencil Lines Sketch 255

Well... it's that time again... a new Pencil Lines Sketch! I really love seeing all the different takes on the same sketch - it's so interesting to see how differently we see the same picture. This week's sketch is another one provided by one of my Design Team members - Cathy Brancieq. Make sure to drop by the Pencil Lines Blog to read all about her!



Here's my take on the sketch:




The goodies I used for this layout have all been retired by Jady Day Studio.

Til next time - Happy Scrapping!

Pencil Lines Sketch 254

I'm back... with another awesome sketch from the Pencil Lines Sketch Blog. This week's sketch was created from a layout by my fellow Design Team member Anna Bjorklund. Make sure to drop by the blog (image is linked) to learn a little more about her!



Here's what I created...



Here's the kit I used... I love fall kits!



Also, don't forget that the Design Team Call still going on until October 16th 2011 12pm GMT. If you love sketches, I'd be sure to apply!

Pencil Lines - Design Team Call

I love working with sketches and I was so honored to be offered a Design Team spot on the Pencil Lines Sketch Blog last spring. Well, if you like working with sketches - Pencil Lines is looking for a couple of artist to add to the Design Team... for full detail check out the Pencil Lines Blog posting.

New Miss Mint Goodies (Peppermint Creative)

I have always love fall kits... I would say that I have a touch of an obsession with my collection of them. Well, Miss Mint of Peppermint Creative just released her new Autumn Collection and it is a TOTAL MUST HAVE!!! Check out the new goodies (images are linked to the shop) -- All brand new Fall/Thanksgiving products 25% off until Oct. 6th (midnight EST):









Check out the layouts I made using these new goodies (images are linked for full credits):





Oh... and lets not for get the new Holiday Vectors just released at Peppermint Creative... All brand new Holiday Commercial Vector products 25% off until Oct. 10th (midnight EST). Here are just a couple that I just adore... check out all of them ---> HERE <---





Also, check out the new Pimp My Page Template Challenge #41 - October by Megan Whitney available at Peppermint Creative for the month of October:



Don't forget if you download the FREE template, dress it up using mostly Peppermint Creative products and post it in the Peppermint Creative Gallery and in the PMP Thread you will be entered for chance to win a $5 Gift Card to the Peppermint Creative Store. Check out the PMP Thead for full details!

Well, I believe that's all for now. Hope ya'll enjoyed the goodies! Happy Scrapping Ya'll!

Pencil Lines Sketch 253

Man... I totally dropped the ball on keep up with this blog. Well, I can't say that I'll be any better in the future, but I will try!

I just love the fall season. It's my favorite time of the year. I love the colors the landscape changes too. After having lived so many years out in California... the land of no fall... I can really appreciate it now. I do miss being in my hometown and going to the local national park. This time of year is so beautiful there... and I have so many memories of getting "Chocolate Coffee" from the local coffee company and sipping it while driving through the winding roads of the park.

Ok enough about - Pencil Lines has a new sketch - Sketch 253 by Carina Lindholm - out this week. Make sure to stop by the site and check out what the other Design Team members created, but here's the original sketch (image is linked to Pencil Lines):



and here's my layout:


Image is linked for full credits and product links

Well, I'll be back soon with some new goodies from some of my favorite designers! Until then... Happy Scrapping Ya'll!!!!

Pencil Lines Sketch 244

Hey Folks! I'm back with another amazing sketch from the Pencil Lines Blog!



Here's my take on the sketch! I do love playing around with shape mats...



In case your curious... here's the main kit I used to create this layout:



Other digital supplies:
Stitching from Weeds N Daises by Shabby Miss Jenn
All Worn Up In You (bracket worn overlay) by Lauren Grier and Penny Springmann
All Worn Out Collection (other worn overlays) by Penny Springmann

Don't forget to stop by the Pencil Lines Blog to check out the amazing Guest Designer and what the other Pencil Lines Design Team created! Until next time... Happy Scrapping!

Pencil Lines Sketch 242

Howdy Folks! Can you believe that June is almost half way over??? I'll admit that June is my favorite month... could be that it is my birthday month :) I had a wonderful birthday... not that we did much but just that I celebrated another year. The weather is really nice here... warm and sunny. We got one of those top ring blue pools for the girls to enjoy this summer. They can't wait to take their first dip in it. I'm glad that we will have something to enjoy this summer. With Matt's work schedule, it will be nice for keeping the girls entertained.

I love this week's Pencil Lines Sketch... check it out (the image is link to the Pencil Lines Blog if you want to check out what other Design Team members created):



Here's my layout:


(image is linked for full credits)

This week, I used the new Freebie Kit available at Peppermint Creative... I just love the theme :)



Well, folks that's all for today! Until next time... Happy Scrapping!

Pencil Lines Sketch 236

Happy Sunday! How's your Sunday going? For us... about as normal as any Sunday is. I'm typing away on the computer listening the girls argue. I'm dreading summer vacation.

Well, this past week was an exciting week... I got one of the best surprises I've ever gotten! I was totally shocked when I read the "hey I like you... wanna join my team" e-mail I got from Shawna Clingerman! Totally Shocked!!! That's two this year that I didn't think I had a chance of ever making the teams and I did! WOOHOO!!!

Well, this week's Pencil Lines Sketch Layout is really special to me. Lately, I've been on a roll of using WM [Squared]'s new collection call MY HISTORY. When I got my first peek at this week's sketch, I knew I wanted to use these worn overlays that I have... it was perfect. Next, I was browsing my photos and I can across one of my grandparents early in their relationship... and I totally wanted to scrap it... and it was perfect for the sketch... and as they say... the rest was history... check out my layout below:

Credits:
My History by WM [Squared]
Happy Anniversay by WM [Squared]
So Thankful by WM [Squared]
Pencil Lines Sketch 236 by Anna Bowkis
Bad Sewing Machine 18 - Kinda Kleen by Traci Reed
Bad Sewing Machine 20 - Kinda Kleen and Round by Traci Reed
All Worn Out 3 by Penny Springmann
All Worn Up In You 2 by Lauren Grier and Penny Springmann
AlphaBits - Purple by Christina Renee Designs
Font: DJB Issie Script

Here's the sketch I based this layout on by Anna Bowkis... if you want the image is linked so go grab it!

and... in case you're interested, here's the MY HISTORY Kit by WM [Squared]:

There's more to the collection - Extras, Word Art, and a Bonus Alpha Set. It's totally LOADED!

Well, folks, that all for today... Happy Scrapping Ya'll!!!

Pencil Lines Sketch 234

Wow folks... Monday already??? Where did the weekend go... and to top if off this is Spring Break week for the girls! Yikes - they'll be home ALL week. This weekend we did do something special... we went to the circus! It was totally fun and it was great so share this experience with the girls... something that I got to share with my parents when I was little.

It still feels like a dream seeing my pages up on the Pencil Lines Sketch Blog... and this week's sketch by Anna Bowkis was totally fun to work with... check it out:

A Life So Sweet {Collab} by Jady Day Studio and WM [Squared]

Well, that's all for today... Thanks for stopping by!

Pencil Lines Sketch 232

My first layout done as part of the Pencil Lines Sketch Blog Design Team... I'm still in pinch me mode... I just love the inspiration from this site and I can't believe that I'm now a part of it. So... without further ado, here's this week's sketch 232:

Sketch Provided by Anna Bowkis

Isn't this sketch lovely... I decided to focus on the layering around the photo... here's mine:

Credits:
Love Birds by Shabby Miss Jenn
Font: DJB Issie Script

Also, I found that saying and I thought it would be perfect for the relationship my hubby and I have... with is career, that saying is so often true.

Well, that's all for now folks!

Happy Scrapping!