Dominican

When I saw the sketch at Once Upon A Sketch with the journaling prompt for holidays or vacations, I knew exactly which photo I wanted to use. My HIDDEN JOURNALING is in the envelope on the right side of the photo and it reads: Our family took a much needed vacation to the Dominican Republic. Our children wanted to just lay on the beach and tan. Mom had a different idea. If we were going to travel 3,355 miles/ 5,399 km. we were going to see more than just the beach! I believe in not just traveling to different countries but learning about their cultures and social backgrounds. I wanted to see where they lived, where they go to school, what were their living conditions. We toured for a day through the country side visiting the local children bringing them gifts to help them in school. At the end of our holiday I asked our children what was their favourite part, and they both said it was when we took our tour and they got to see how Dominican children lived. They really stopped and took a moment to reflect on how different their lives were living in Canada. We met this little girl that day...she stole my heart. She rides to school each day on a donkey from her village. It makes you stop and realize just how blessed we are. We think of her often and would love to visit her again.

Thanks so much for stopping by. I love reading your comments and I appreciate your scrappy support! Have a wonderfully happy scrappy day! Lynn

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Supplies from the Urban Scrapbook: Graphic 45 Forgotten City, Before your time, Bits & Pieces,Bed or Roses, Prima Resist Canvas, Prima Mask, Prima Flowers, Tim Holtz Distress Stain Vintage Photo, Walnut, Tim Holtz Distress Stain Walnut, Antique Linen, Tattered Angels Glimmer Mist Coffee Shop, Abominable Snowman.

    

   

        

I Can't Wait

I was so excited this morning to find out I won the challenge at Scrapbookers Paradise and was also asked to be a guest designer for the next challenge. All I saw was the prompt for layouts that are musically inspired. I was all over this challenge since I love to use songs as inspiration and titles for my layouts. Then I realized that I'm the guest designer for the NEXT challenge, lol. Tis ok friends, I'm sure I can do another layout, lol. I used a song I picked for their wedding to do their slide show. I LOVE IT! (See below to hear the song) .I used the sketch at Once Upon A Sketch where the sketches are just so beautiful. The prompt was to do a layout of man that you love....so let me begin. My hidden journaling reads:

Christopher is my new son in law whom I love with all my heart.

 He has been apart of our family for almost 10 years.

He has been by Nicole's side through it all. 

After her accident he could have walked away, but he stayed.

He loves her with all his heart, and it shows.

When a mother gives her baby girl away,

it's not just to anyone.

I'm so honored to call Christopher my son. I love you Chris!

I can't wait (for you to be my wife)

Some close ups!

Thanks so much for stopping by. I love reading your comments and I appreciate your scrappy support! Have a wonderfully happy scrappy day! Lynn

Supplies: Bo Bunny Enchanted Evening, Whispers, Flowers: Prima, Color Me Crazy, Reflections, Tim Holtz Distress Ink, Peeled paper, Dusty Concord, Tattered Angels Glimmer Mist Blitzen, Perfect Pearls  Grape Fizz, Wilton Doilies, Bridal Bling Butterflies

Sugar & Spice

This layout took me forever to do, lol. I fussed, I inked, I rearranged but I finally finished it. This is my daughter Nicole on her wedding day. I love this girl. The title of my layout "Sugar & Spice" came from Scrapping The Music. If you know my daughter, this fits perfectly. She is sugar, but she has a spicy side to her. Love that James Brown Song!  The inspiration came from Once Upon A Sketch which has the most beautiful sketches and inspiration to do a layout. We were asked to journal about  New Beginnings and again if you know Nicole, her life now is full of new and wonderful beginnings. The hidden journal tag reads:

What a Year for you my sweet Nicole

A new marriage

A new house

A new job

And new friends

Along with this will come new experiences,

and your life is now on a new journey.

I'm so proud of what you have accomplished

and the risks you take in life.

You are my precious girl

I love you today, tomorrow and forever

Supplies: Bo Bunny Enchanted , Enchanted Love, Fairytales, Licorice Dot, Bling from Dollarama, Prima Flowers, Prima Resist Canvas,  Ranger Distress Ink, Dusty concord, Forest Moss, Photos by Pink Sugar.

New Years

Using my new BoBunny is just too much fun. But the really fun part was the flowers. We had this flower arrangement that didn't quite go with our decor so it was sitting by the back door ready to be thrown out. Another light bulb moment for me! I started tearing off the flowers and putting them in a basket telling my oh so enthused husband that if we glimmer misted them, they would be perfect for any layout. He didn't quite get it but that darling guy has to get bonus points this week. We have been hanging out in our pj's in my scrap room where he has taken over part of the table all week. He has let me scrap day and night while he sits there listening to my babbling. He has been glimmer misted and sparkled. I did get quite a few layouts done though and not once did I complain when he wanted to go play x-box, lol. This was for the beautiful sketch at Once Upon A Sketch. Can't I stay in my pj's tomorrow instead of working?? The journaling reads:

New Years is usually spent at home or at my sister's house with the family just relaxing watching movies, playing games and having some  hors d'oeuvres. It's always nice to ring in the New Years with good times, wonderful family and scrumptious food.

Supplies: BoBunny Snowfall wintertime & hot chocolate. BoBunny layered chipboard and snowfall cutouts. Clock by Kelly Panacci, Misc. Metal embellishments, delta ink, inkadinkado stamps, Tattered Angels Glimmer Mist Suede & Partridge in a pear tree, Perfect Pearls Mist Forever Blue. Prima Flowers

Santa Smiles

The sketch site Once Upon A Sketch is amazing! They focus on the journaling, which I admit I don't do alot of. These challenges will encourage me to write these family memories down. This challenge was about what you do on Christmas morning so my hidden journaling tag reads:

On Christmas morn the kiddies awake, grabbing their Santa Hats and jumping on Mom and Dad's bed to open their socks. Then over to the tree we go to see what Santa has left for us. After the wrapping and bows are stuck to our shirts and hats we head downstairs for a warm breakfast. Then it's off to Baba's for dinner with the whole family. The rest of our day is spent playing games, eating sweet treats and laughing with family. This has been our tradition for the last 23 years since Nicole and Ryan were born. Our little family...our special Christmas.

Supplies: Basic Grey Jovial Line.