tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-64418113543964593072024-03-13T11:19:29.462-04:00Simplybren's Southern Creationssimplybrenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16244213387635206841noreply@blogger.comBlogger346125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6441811354396459307.post-85071745633752139852020-07-22T10:37:00.002-04:002020-07-22T10:37:41.439-04:00Scrap Our Stash Challenge<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
I am so very thankful for scrappy blogs that still have challenges. I am slowly trying to find my way back to scrapbooking. The challenges of life for the past several years have really pushed me away for it. I truly believe that a creative outlet is imperative for my mental health. I have really been struggling lately so trying to plug along and force myself into the cave. Some great photos and a good sketch were just what I needed. Here is the July sketch at <a href="http://scrapourstash.blogspot.com/">Scrap Our Stash</a>... and goodness knows I could use some stash bustung!! <br />
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Here is my take on it......<br />
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I absolutely love how happy my husband looks! Retirement has not been a fun process up to now and it is wonderful to see that smile. Zade thought he was a regular hot shot! This layout has papers from at least 4 different collections.. yep busted up some stash.<br />
I am so thankful to have yet another memory on paper. I hope you will get a memory on paper today too.<br />
Thank you for stopping by.<br />
Brenda</div>
simplybrenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16244213387635206841noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6441811354396459307.post-80171652343540513742020-07-15T19:07:00.000-04:002020-07-22T08:37:31.931-04:00Back for now.....<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
Well. I have been gone from my blog so long that they have changed the whole format on me. I got on a few months ago and tried to get a post done but I finally gave up. So I am determined to stick with this post until I in some capacity get it done!! May bring us some laughs along the way.<br />
I have really had a lot going on. as I know you all have too. This unprecedented time has certainly brought it's share of challenges. My mother has declined rapidly and is now living in my home with her needy pug. This has proved to be a large challenge for sure. We went on a vacation last week that had been planned for a year.It gave me a much needed mental health break and a chance to slow down and re-access. One of the things that I committed to was entering my craft cave regularly. I kid you not I went in the day I got back from vacation and there was a spider web across the doorway...... now that is a sad sad story.<br />
I have tons and tons of vacation photos to scrap so hopefully I can keep from going back into the funk and keep playing with paper. I started my return to paper by looking for sketches to start with. There is something about a sketch that helps me to start. I have a scrapping buddy Barbara Greenberg; she is the fastest scrapper I know. When I need inspiration her blog <a href="https://barbgreenberg.blogspot.com/">Barb's Blab and Creation </a> is my first stop. I found this fantastic sketch from <a href="https://sketchnscrap.blogspot.com/">Sketch-N-Scrap</a> to get going.<br />
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<span style="text-align: center;"> I have just scored some Vicki Boutin watercolor markers. I decided to play with them a bit for this layout. There is definitely a learning curve for me. I am only somewhat happy with it but okay enough. All the papers and die cuts are from Miss Kate's Designs Summer Fun collection. so here is my take on this awesome sketch.</span><br />
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It was so much fun to spend a carefree week at the beach secluded from the craziness of our world and surrounded by family. Ryder loved all the freedom that this week gave him. He was busy, busy, busy all day long. </div>
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Truly a blessed week and he enjoyed every moment. </div>
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I hope that this week will bring you time to relax and count your blessings.</div>
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simplybrenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16244213387635206841noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6441811354396459307.post-59421400482746637402019-09-04T01:00:00.000-04:002019-09-04T04:46:35.881-04:00Happy Birthday Danni!<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
Happy Birthday Danni! I hope this is an absolute perfect day for you!<br />
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I hope you made you way here from Anitas wonderful <a href="https://anitasdesigns.blogspot.com/?fbclid=IwAR0EdSYTR76jFLUh2A5EvThIViarKcX9vqh6ttI-6CyHkQCh4tSPC4Mqr2c">blog</a>.If you did not please go back and start at the <a href="https://dannisdreamscrafts.blogspot.com/?fbclid=IwAR2yig_jLbPV9mkgaJbn3xJv813dDFZ2AJADQ74kq4IKhmb09Sp7Tg5ENqI">beginning</a> and enjoy so many beautiful birthday cards. You will be glad that you did!<br />
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WOOHOO I am in my blog! I really was not sure I could remember how to get started. Danni I can not thank you enough for including me in this birthday blog hop. Seems life both hard and exciting has drawn me into a crafting black hole. I miss it so much but find that when I try to come back I allow life to get in the way. I was determined to take this opportunity and dust off the blog........ Little did I know that just a short time after I asked to be added to the group, my husband would be dropping out of the work world suddenly. Yep, packing a lunch on Monday only to have him home for lunch the same day, Forty Five years of him going off to work were suddenly a thing of the past. So now I am married to a retiree. The adventure has begun. I almost used that as my excuse to back out of this but......... Decided to persevere. I NEED time in the craft cave more than ever.<br />
My daughter, Adrienne has a birthday on the 4th also. This is her card. She LOVES purple so it was a must for the card. I truly struggled with it, and this is no where near what was in my head LOL. And am only somewhat ok with the finished card. Yep, wanted even more to use an excuse but not doing it hahahahahaha........ I want to pick it apart and give you details of the struggle, but I will spare you. I am sure that Adrienne will love it with all my perceived flaws.<br />
I love everyone's coloring skills but have not been able to master that, thus I am still paper piecing. This cute elephant is a cut file from <a href="https://www.misskatecuttables.com/">Miss Kates Cuttables </a> And the rest is pretty self explanatory.<br />
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Again thank you so very much Danni. You motivated me to leave my comfort zone and try something new. I am believing that this is the first of many more days playing with paper. It is truly my therapy...... and I can sure use some of that! Now hop along and visit with <a href="http://stuffbysammi.blogspot.com/?fbclid=IwAR14MUIov5UPQZlQiiSIsOalXy7s0MzLaqn5bsyiuSxyWPrOAZy3Ae8RDJ0">Sammie</a> for a bit.<br />
Thank you for your precious time with me and wishing for you many blessings today.<br />
Your crafting friend,<br />
Brenda<br />
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simplybrenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16244213387635206841noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6441811354396459307.post-2652984282716938722018-11-10T15:30:00.002-05:002018-11-10T15:30:42.737-05:00Momma Mia! What cuties!<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
I enjoyed playing so much when making this layout. I am just learning mixed media background techniques. I truly love doing them so much. I have a LOT to learn, but plan to enjoy every minute of the process. Now to find more time!!! <br />
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Thank you for this fabulous sketch at <a href="http://letsgetsketchy.blogspot.com/">Lets Get Sketchy!</a><br />
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Here is my take.... Can you get any cuter! They are just so much fun!<br />
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Thank you so very much for the fantastic sketch!<br />
Hope that today brings you much laughter.<br />
Brenda<br />
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simplybrenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16244213387635206841noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6441811354396459307.post-77543879322466572922018-11-10T14:14:00.000-05:002018-11-10T14:14:10.212-05:00And here we go...<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
I am in a small group of online scrappy friends. Some of us seem to have busy busy lives right now and somehow creating gets squeezed out. One of the brilliant ladies decided to challenge us to 30 in 30 during November. I am making 20 cards for military care packages this month which is a great start. I want to do at least 10 layouts, my challenge to me. I am happy to say this is the fifth. I will try to share the others soon; I have not even taken the time to photograph them yet........<br />
These pictures were taken at the end of our annual Pumpkin Patch Day. Neal is very obsessed with jewels and basically anything shiny. So this was a fun thing for him to get to do. It was a great way to end the day because it was set up in the shade and was relaxing for all of us. I enjoyed creating the shiny shaker for this layout. I have wanted to add a shaker on a layout for awhile and just never think about it while I am creating. I just can't wait to show this one to him! He is going to love all the shiny! <br />
I so appreciate challenge sites like <a href="http://sketchnscrap.blogspot.com/">Sketch-N Scrap</a> that share sketches that really give me a jumping off spot. I just do not seem to be able to get into my scraping groove. Sketches are a great thing to keep me plugging along though. Thank you! <br />
The sketch....<br />
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And my take.....<br />
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This one truly was not even close to what I wanted in my head..haha... but I know my sweet Neal will like looking at it in his book.<br />
Thank you for your time. Have an amazing day.<br />
Brenda </div>
simplybrenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16244213387635206841noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6441811354396459307.post-82948079067483311912018-10-07T06:56:00.000-04:002018-10-07T06:56:44.964-04:00It was National Card Making Day<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
I have never been able to find the time to make a card on this card making day. It is always full swing enjoy fall outside time here in Georgia. Well, my plans for the day fell apart the night before so I decided I would play with paper to celebrate card making day. I got into the craft cave before the sun got up good and managed to get 2 done. I was hoping to get more cards done but am happy that 2 are complete. Got a ton of yard work done and a 2 hour lunch with a friend in today too, so though not much crafting a really wonderful fall day.<br />
<a href="http://sketchnscrap.blogspot.com/"> Sketch-N-Scrap </a>added an extra card sketch in honor of Card Making Day and that was just what I needed to get started. I am really enjoying rediscovering sketches. I have been in a huge card making rut and I am having so much fun moving in a totally different direction. Thank you for the inspiration!<br />
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And here is my take on the sketch. There is a elderly man at church that is really going through a rough time. I actually got a call about caring for him, but they changed their minds. This was actually a blessing in disguise as things have gone from crazy to overwhelming around here. Story for another time.......This is a card a I made for him. Oh how I struggle with masculine cards!<br />
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Thanks for taking a minute to visit with me. I wish for you many blessings today.<br />
Your scrappy friend,<br />
Brenda</div>
simplybrenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16244213387635206841noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6441811354396459307.post-60359962671926014172018-10-06T07:10:00.000-04:002018-10-06T07:10:03.724-04:00Another year in the books!<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
My family is only spread out about 3 hours apart, but with crazy busy lives we just do not get together very often. The pumpkin patch is the one given every year. It began when Olivia (the first grandchild) was little and has continued without fail. We have tried several different pumpkin patches between here and there and finally found one that works well for our family. It is about halfway for everyone except Amanda who lives in the middle and is always the last one there haha.....Jack-O-Lantern Lane is the perfect location and size for us. Every year we are squeaking in at the last minute to get it done..... not 2018. I realized that Jeff and I were available opening week end so I sent out a group message and they worked it out that we were going on opening day. And we ALL were there. Many obstacles came and went but we managed to get there. What a glorious day it was. My heart is so happy to have everyone together. It is always a reminder that this world is hard but so very worth it.<br />
This will be the first of several layouts to document this wonderful family outing. I start with pictures from the petting farm which is always a favorite for all age.<a href="http://sketchnscrap.blogspot.com/"> Sketch-N-Scrap</a> had the perfect sketch to get me started.<br />
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And here is my take. Aren't they too sweet! I love that Jack was not interested at all!<br />
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I love using fall colors on my layouts. I really enjoyed playing with my fall papers on this one. I even tried my hand at the packaging technique and distress ink, which was really fun. Thank you to Sketch-N-Scrap for the simple yet perfect sketch. You have all month to give it a try, I hope you have as much fun as I did!<br />
Thank you for taking a moment to visit my life. Get out and make some fall memories!<br />
Your scrappy friend,<br />
Brenda<br />
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simplybrenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16244213387635206841noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6441811354396459307.post-84224837946579555372018-09-27T07:39:00.004-04:002018-09-27T07:39:56.758-04:00New day same sketch<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
I found out on facebook that a neighbor was having a birthday. She and I share dog sitting back and forth so I wanted to do a little something for her on her special day. I didn't have much time so I went back to the same awesome sketch from<a href="http://sketchnscrap.blogspot.com/"> Sketch-N-Scrap</a>. I had just gotten the Echo Park Just Be You 6x6 pad and the colors were perfect. I was planning to put the card in a gift bag and did not need an envelope or postage so I was able to use some thicker embellishments, which is always fun. I am thankful that with the help of sketches I am able to quickly make a card I feel good about giving. Yes, I did take a good amount of time writing a personal message that I was happy with.<br />
Here is the sketch again<br />
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This is my card!<br />
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I am really liking this paper collection. I hope I am able play with it again soon. Hmmm maybe even try my hand at another sketch! I hope you get a chance to lay along and if not. Sketch-N-Scrap will have more next month. Take a minute to check hem out and they are on Facebook too.<br />
Have a wonderful day and stop to count your blessings.<br />
Brenda</div>
simplybrenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16244213387635206841noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6441811354396459307.post-40584562070477187762018-09-27T05:59:00.000-04:002018-09-27T05:59:10.624-04:00Happy Fall<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
I have been so remiss in updating this blog for so very long. I am really struggling with eeking out time for “ me things” including writing most anything Recently by a quirky turn of events I found myself in a writers workshop at my local library. Yep the stars aligned perfectly and there I was. All my massive insecurities just could not deny that I needed to go. I have loved writing since high school, but have not written much of anything since then. I have allowed my fear of not being good enough to keep me from something that I truly love. It is so very easy to make excuses and fill all my time with other “good things” and squeeze writing out. The speakers at the conference addressed rejection and how it is just part of the process. I have never had the desire to be published but still fear the criticism of my readers. I really left with the desire to practice writing at every possible chance. I am still struggling with time for my own pursuits but am determined to begin.<br />
One of the ways I am pursuing this goal is more cards. I have gotten so writer lazy that I have gotten to the point of struggling with what to write inside a card. When I was younger I wrote tons of letters and never had an issue, now I can barely write 3 sentences in a card. Emails and text messaging as a way to communicate have become my norm, not even complete sentences! Last week I sent 8 cards in one day. I can’t believe I completely forgot to photograph them, well actually I can. It was a true struggle to write notes in them and took me much too long. I am going to keep plugging along and really concentrate on the sentiment as much as making the card with the hope that it will become easier for me with practice.<br />
This is a card I made for my dad, he is in a long term care facility in New Jersey. Unfortunately, I am unable to see him very often but I do try to send care packages frequently. This card will go in this weeks box. I have been playing with the card sketches at Sketch-N-Scrap recently and I am loving how quickly the cards come together. I am beginning to remember the joy of sending cards not just making them!<br />
Here is the wonderful sketch from <a href="http://sketchnscrap.blogspot.com/">Sketch-N-Scrap</a>. You have a few more days to give it a try. I am really loving using the sketches to try and get my mojo charged up.<br />
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And here is my take. I am really happy with the way this came out. It definitely is one of favorite recent cards.<br />
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Thank you for taking the time to read my ramblings. You enrich my life by being here.<br />
Many blessings to you today!<br />
Brenda<br />
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Happy Valentine's Day! I am so happy to share my layout with you today. I was so excited to be asked to be the Guest Designer at Sketch-N-Scrap for the month of February and then came the sketch...... I am truly not a hearts and foo foo kinda girl. So my first thought was to stay true to the sketch but change out the heart to a star or maybe an octagon, possibly a sun.... Then I realized that the sketch would be on a post on the 14th. Yes, I had to embrace the hearts. Furthermore, I could certainly have stuck to my usual and used pictures of my grands with hearts, after all they have captured mine, but I decided to really depart from my norm and scrap a picture of me with my love. I am so blessed to have him in my life. He has truly overcome so much and is my hero, but he sadly doesn't make it on many pages because I don't like pictures of me. My daughter took this one and I used it as a profile pic on facebook. So I decided to actually put it on a page. I am so happy I did after 43 years he deserves it!<br />
Here is the sketch<br />
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And here is my take.....<br />
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I know isn't he a cutie! I am so blessed!<br />
I used a total hodge podge of supplies on this layout. A real stash buster! The background is from Authentique Bliss and I also cut the title from the yellow paper in the same collection. The big heart is from Paper Issues in their free cut files section. Isn't it great! I used bright colored tissue paper to fill it in for some fun.<br />
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The little puffy hearts are Shimelle the adorable big one is from Bella Blvd's Popsicles and Pandas collection! I used Heidi Swapp Color Shine on the background paper and then sprayed all my wood veneers with it. Loved using all the bright colors!<br />
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I even drug out a rarely used Fiskars heart punch. And that washi tape is still one of my favorites, I have no clue where I got it!<br />
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Thanks again to Sketch-N-Scrap for this opportunity!<br />
Thank you ever so much for stopping by to see me today, I so appreciate you viewing my page. I am thankful for the opportunity to share just a little of my life with you!<br />
I hope that your Valentine's Day will be filled with moments that make you feel special because you truly are.<br />
Brenda<br />
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After doing the layout the other day I decided it was time to attack the pile of fall stuff in the corner of my desk. Yep it was what I was using the last time I scrapped in October! Anyway, I found this picture which is one of my all time favorites in the pile. I printed it out and never got to work with it. I decided that I would give sketch number 309 at<a href="http://sketchesinthyme.blogspot.com/"> Sketches in Thyme</a> a shot. I was extremely intimidated by the sketch, but decided to give it a try anyway.<br />
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I really like my layout and am very happy that I attempted it.<br />
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Most of the product on the layout is from The Hello Fall collection by Simple Stories.<br />
Thank you for spending a bit of your time with me. I am most grateful.<br />
Brenda</div>
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We have been having an unusually cold winter here in Georgia. It has given me a large amount of time at home Yep this southern girl goes in to full on hibernate mode. I have been given the gift of time but unfortunately mojo did not come with it. This week we had another snowfall. The kids went to school on Tuesday and that was it for this week! I have been homebound, could not even get out and help mom. I was determined to get in the cave and get started on getting some pictures scrapped! The first one I got done was tough...... Just could not get happy with it. So decided to just finish it and move on. I have to remind myself that they are not all going to be my favorite!!! It has been so long since I have played that I am unfamiliar with my own stash...ugh.... well anyway.<br />
I LOVE these pictures of Zade from the first snowfall this winter. The area they live in got 10 inches!! Unheard of here. Needless to say the boys had a total blast, so lots of pictures to work with. I decided to use these for my second attempt at returning to the cave. This sketch is 307 at <a href="http://sketchesinthyme.blogspot.com/">Sketches in Thyme </a>.<br />
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I would love to tell you that this went together quickly but.... that is not the case. I was determined to finish it while having a pj day yesterday so that I can move on. And here is my take on the sketch...<br />
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I told you he is a cutie!! I am really hoping that I can get myself back in the cave soon and continue to scrap. It truly keeps me sane and makes me happy! Maybe soon my mojo will come back and I will be back on track. In the meantime I will muddle along and enjoy working with pitures of my amazing grands!<br />
Thank you so much for stopping by. I would love to say see you again soon, but who knows haha.<br />
Have a most blessed day and I hope you find time to do something today that makes you happy.<br />
Brenda</div>
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Several people have asked me to post my layouts on facebook so that they can see them... somehow just don't like doing that... maybe because it opens me up to critique haha ...... So I thought I would put the 5 layouts I got done this week end for the Paper Issues online crop in this post and then post a link. I have fun cutting paper! There is so much talent on that site it is wonderful to be able to see all they can do. It is super fun to get to play along with them!<br />
Here is this week ends layouts....Lousy photo lighting too...ugh<br />
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yes it is the same picture... for 2 different albums....<br />
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Well there it is my week end.... haha and you should see the mess!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!<br />
Thanks for looking<br />
Brenda<br />
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Saturday the weather was supposed to be really bad... false alarm... but everything I had planned for the day was canceled. It just so happened that it was the same week end as Paper Issues on line crop.I have never really been able to participate in one so I decided that I would just scrap the time away. I had so much fun! I truly can not remember the last time that I got more than one layout done in a day! One of the challenges was to scrap a black and white picture with all bright colors. I found this picture on my cell phone and LOVED it in black and white. We were all at Amanda's for Trips birthday party and this praying mantis just decided to hang out for awhile. Zade is VERY animated when he sees a bug and this was a "big bug". I felt like this picture truly captures his reaction. I went searching for a sketch and found this interesting one at <a href="http://scrapourstash.blogspot.com/">Scrap Our Stash. </a><br />
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I then went digging and found this awesome collection from My Minds Eye called Collectable. I dug it out and quickly remembered how much I enjoy this paper and the embellishments too! I was really pleased with how it worked with the picture.<br />
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The challenge included using supplies to spell out the word leaf.<br />
L- Layered sticker and letters<br />
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I am thankful for such a fun challenge to help me get my mojo going.<br />
Today no scrapping as my craft cave is buried under piles of fun stash! I have to motivate to clean before I can play again. And the weather is good and several things from yesterday are rescheduled so it will be a full fun day!<br />
Have a wonderful day filled with many blessings.<br />
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simplybrenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16244213387635206841noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6441811354396459307.post-25138574481954468992017-10-27T21:18:00.000-04:002017-10-27T21:18:55.679-04:00Project <div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
I have the pleasure of picking Neal up on Wednesdays. The plan is for Adrienne to come down with the other boys for dinner and then all go to church. Zade had a fever so I got to have Neal all to myself on this Wednesday. We worked on his school project, bought Halloween pencils and ate at Taco Bell. Love Wednesdays.<br />
I used sketch #298 at <a href="http://sketchesinthyme.blogspot.com/">Sketches in Thyme</a>. I really like this sketch a lot!<br />
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And here is my layout.....<br />
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I used Studio Calico Snippets....I found it while looking for something else.... that I never found sadly, but happy to have found some old collections <br />
Thank you so much for stopping by!<br />
Hope today brings you many reasons to smile.<br />
Brenda</div>
simplybrenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16244213387635206841noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6441811354396459307.post-37029515426421198382017-10-26T05:48:00.000-04:002017-10-26T05:48:14.603-04:00Where does the time go?<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
One last back to school layout. Yep Trip is already in pre-k..... I can hardly believe it. He is having so much fun! And Jack is loving one on one time with Mom! (layouts to follow!)<div>
I used the October 1st sketch at <a href="http://sketchesinthyme.blogspot.com/">Sketches in Thyme</a>. This was a bit of a challenge for me. But finally cut a template and am happy to get it done. I learned some tricks that work for me while doing it so it is not as intimidating... or frustrating!!</div>
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I used Miss Kates Cuttables School Days papers and some stash busting to get this one done! </div>
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simplybrenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16244213387635206841noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6441811354396459307.post-81370667132744319222017-10-14T06:19:00.001-04:002017-10-14T06:19:17.305-04:00New School-Day 1<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
Adrienne and Ben are fortunate enough to be able to get enough funding so that Neal can attend the Bedford School. It is a private school for children with learning differences. Now that he is 9 weeks in I am so very happy with the changes. He is so confident and happy within the school environment. He is making friends!!! And he is learning rapidly. He has always had a drive to learn but in a traditional environment was not able to get there. What a wonderful school for Neal. So very happy for this opportunity for my little buddy!<br />
I used this really fun sketch from <a href="http://sketchnscrap.blogspot.com/">Sketch N Scrap. </a><br />
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I know isn't that the best smile!<br />
I used papers from The <a href="https://www.misskatecuttables.com/">Miss Kates Cuttables </a>Back to School Basics pack. I did some real stash busting for the embellies. The book I did in MTC.<br />
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Thank you so much for the time you have taken to share in my life.<br />
Have the best day ever!<br />
Brenda<br />
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simplybrenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16244213387635206841noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6441811354396459307.post-61293913058404789762017-10-12T13:14:00.003-04:002017-10-12T13:15:05.307-04:00Boys will play<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
Adrienne recently went to Mom Con which was a conference with christian moms in Kansass City. Ben had "The boys" duty. Neal had spent the night with me Friday night, Ben and I met half way and they all headed home. Ben stopped at a park on the way home and these are a couple of the pictures he took. They are all so blessed! I thank Ben for making it a fun day for my buddies!<br />
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I love the sketch at <a href="http://stucksketches.blogspot.com/">Stuck?!Sketches</a> for October and it worked beautifully with these pictures. I had so much fun with my new Koretake water colors. I so love them. It really was a layout that the whole process brought me happiness. Thank you for the challenge. It was just what I needed!<br />
The sketch<br />
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And my take<br />
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Everything but the title was from Simple Stories Hello Fall. a fun collection to work with!<br />
Thanks for stopping by!<br />
Brenda</div>
simplybrenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16244213387635206841noreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6441811354396459307.post-43394901624991198742017-08-03T12:20:00.000-04:002017-08-03T12:20:47.713-04:00New Beginnings<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
In my neck of the woods school starts next week. Even though I have no school age children in my home, I am blessed to be able to be active in my grandchildren's lives. Thus, my calendar flows with the school year somewhat. I always feel like buying new school supplies that are blank and clean signifies a new start. So I am starting off with my August calendar and setting some goals. I have a small group of scrappy friends and we have challenged each other to try to make 30 projects in the month of August. You guessed it, challenge is on the list of goals. Well, I am happy to say that I have gotten 2 layouts done so I am staying on target so far! <br />
I really am needing some help in getting my mojo flowing and am very thankful for this sketch from <a href="https://creativescrappers.blogspot.com/">Creative Scrappers</a>. I have had this picture on my desk for months....... started a layout before and I <br />
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I used Bella Blvd. Tiny Tots for this layout!<br />
Thank you so much for stopping by. I hope you have a truly wonderful day!<br />
Brenda</div>
simplybrenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16244213387635206841noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6441811354396459307.post-68079428294615727162017-07-16T19:08:00.000-04:002017-07-16T19:08:28.014-04:00A rare opportunity..... Craft Cave Time<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
I have really struggled recently with whether or not to give up and stop scrapping for now at least. Then a friend motivated me to keep with it and suddenly a very rare slow week end and a layout was created! I am thankful for <a href="http://sketchesinthyme.blogspot.com/">Sketches in Thyme </a>. I was struggling with trying to get started and this sketch got it going for me. These pictures were on my desk since May and now they are ready for the beach album! The layout was still a struggle but am so glad that "the funk" was held at bay just a little longer!<br />
Here is the sketch<br />
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And here is my simple layout<br />
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Hope that it will not be 2 months until I am back! <br />
Thanks for stopping by!<br />
Brenda</div>
simplybrenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16244213387635206841noreply@blogger.com7tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6441811354396459307.post-2100648740402887402017-03-10T11:28:00.000-05:002017-03-10T11:28:09.209-05:00My beautiful daughters<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
Last week end both of my daughters went to Mommycon in Chicago. They traveled together and truly had a wonderful time. There are many pictures of them together and they just look so happy! It makes my heart so light to see them enjoy each other. It truly is a gift to me as their interests have always been very different. Motherhood has definitely brought them together!<br />
I used the March sketch at Stick It Down. I honestly did not think I would use this sketch when I first saw it but really enjoyed working with it once I got started.<br />
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My layout...<br />
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I used the Simple Stories Posh collection. The leaves were stenciled on using Heidi Swapp metallic texture paste in teal..... I love this stuff!!! It looks wonderful in person!<br />
Thank you so much for taking the time to check out my layout.<br />
Have a wonderful day!<br />
Brenda</div>
simplybrenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16244213387635206841noreply@blogger.com9tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6441811354396459307.post-90187959703154892812017-03-10T11:14:00.001-05:002017-03-10T11:14:25.893-05:00You got What for Christmas?<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
The only big item on Skylers Christmas list was a chainsaw. So that is exactly what he got. Of course it does not get much use and this documents the first time he got to use it. We had the boys for the week end and they brought it along to break it in. Jeff and I were a wreck but they all did great and truly listened to all the instructions, with "Mr. Safety" as a Grandpa there were many!<br />
I used the March 1st sketch at <a href="http://letsgetsketchy.blogspot.com/">Let's Get Sketchy </a>to document this most scary of days.<br />
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I used Simple Stories So Rad, my current go to for boys, for this layout.<br />
Thank you for stopping by I hope you are having a most amazing day!<br />
Brenda</div>
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Well, I am still plugging along on moms book. This one really threw me. I absolutely loved the heart I created but when I got it on the paper I just could not embellish it. So in me fashion decided today was the last day to mess with it...just do it and be happy if for no other reason than it is no longer on my desk. I used sketch number 267 at <a href="http://sketchesinthyme.blogspot.com/">Sketches in Thyme</a>.<br />
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I do still like the heart so I will eventually be okay with this one. I have pictures for one more for her book printed out and then I am going to take another break from it. <br />
Thank you so much for stopping by and visiting my little spot in the world.<br />
Brenda<br />
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simplybrenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16244213387635206841noreply@blogger.com9tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6441811354396459307.post-36276846503564302952017-03-05T19:30:00.001-05:002017-03-05T19:30:09.371-05:00A new challenge blog for me.....<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
I was searching for a sketch challenge with just one photo to do a layout of my oldest granddaughter when I ran across this sketch at <a href="http://mycreativesketches.blogspot.com/">My Creative Sketches</a>. I have not had much time to explore the blog as the dead line for this sketch was looming. But I love the sketch and it is a great prize! And no this is not my granddaughter, it always takes forever for me to do Olivia layouts so since the dead line was today I decided to do one of Zade instead.<br />
Here is the cute one picture sketch.<br />
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And here is my take...<br />
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I used Echo Park Bundle of Joy. the green stars and the wood hearts are from my stash. The cork pieces are from Fancy Pants.<br />
I am looking forward to seeing what the next sketch is like!!<br />
Thank you for the inspiration!<br />
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Thank you so much for stopping by.<br />
I hope for you a blessed day!<br />
Brenda</div>
simplybrenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16244213387635206841noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6441811354396459307.post-9722697584309057282017-02-27T11:17:00.000-05:002017-02-27T11:17:02.950-05:00Can hardly believe it is true<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
Saturday was a double birthday party Skyler was 9 and Zade was 3. I thought and thought about what to get Zade and the day before the party decided on a bike. I don't think I thought about it because I simply can not believe he is that big.It was a perfect choice as he loved it! I loved all the stars on this sketch at <a href="https://cliquekits.wordpress.com/2017/02/07/clique-kits-february-challenge-3/">Clique Kits</a> I just tend to really like stars on my boy layouts.<br />
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And here is my take<br />
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I know isn't he just the cutest !!!<br />
Thank you so much for taking a few minutes with me.<br />
I hope your day is filled with many smiles<br />
Brenda</div>
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