Memorable Seasons Tradition Challenge

This week it's my turn to issue a challenge at Memorable Seasons. With this time of year, we have a lot of traditions that I've carried on from when I was a child. So my challenge to you:

Create a layout showcasing one tradition you have in your family. It can revolve around a holiday, it can be food related, it can be anything as long as it's a tradition.

Here is my example of a tradition started by my mom. For valentine's day she always made us a big heart shaped sugar cookie and we could decorate it any way we wanted and then eat it anytime we wanted. Fun memories that she know carries on with my kids.

So come join us and if you complete this and post it by December 31st, your name will go into a drawing for our montly GC.

Sketches in Thyme Take #63

Over at Sketches in Thyme, we have 2 of our 3 sketches posted and the last one will post tomorrow. Be sure and stop by to check them out and you could win a fabulous kit from Memorable Seasons, a personal favorite of mine!

Here is this week's sketch:

And here is my take:

Memorable Seasons Design Team Call

I've been a bad blogger lately but I'm here with some exciting news! At Memorable Seasons, we are looking for one new Design Team Member. It could be you that we're looking for. So be sure and come visit us, introduce yourself and apply. What have you got to lose? You can get more complete information at our blog. Applications are due December 31st. I look forward to seeing who applies! We'd love to have you join us!

Sketches In Thyme Take #60

My first layout for Sketches in Thyme went live today. Here is this week's sketch:



I found these photos of the Ruby slippers from our DC trip last fall and knew they were perfect for this sketch. I had to make some red glitter words so I die cut some red glitter foam. Here's my take:

Christmas Craft Time

A month or so ago I came across a darling project from Leslie Ashe. I decided I must give it a try. Usually I'm one that sees fun ideas but rarely make them. Well at Memorable Seasons, we are sharing each Wednesday from now until Christmas a Christmas craft to help inspire you. This week it's my turn. So I pulled out last years Echo Park line and got to work. The trick is to figure out the order of your paper and then once you have the length figured out, cut it at that length and the width is 2". Roll up your paper gluing it to seal the paper tube closed and once you have it all laid out the way you want just glue them down to the canvas. I created a dimensional star and popdotted it for the top and then added buttons and brads for my ornaments. I decided I wanted to add a frame using one of my border punches. So if you're like me and see crafts you like but rarely make, give this a try. If you create a project(not a layout or card) using rolled paper your name will go into the monthly draw at Memorable Seasons. I'd love to have you link back here so I can see what you create.

Recipe Challenge at MS

Hi ladies...it's my turn to issue a challenge over at Memorable Seasons. So with it being close to Thanksgiving I thought a recipe challenge was perfect. So with that in mind here is the recipe for you to follow:

* Scalloped Edge
* 2 Photos
* At least 3 leaves (they can be any kind or size)
* banner
*a pinch of sewing/stitching

Just like with any recipe, you can add any additional "seasonings" to it to spice it up but you must you the ingredients listed above.

Here is my layout using this recipe:


And if you're interested, here is a link to how I made this simple banner using a border punch.

I'm excited to see what you cook up with this recipe!

Yay! I made it!

Just wanted to share some good news today. I made it on the Sketches in Thyme Design Team! I love their sketches and am thrilled to have been chosen!

You can see the announcement here.

Just wanted to share my exciting news! Be sure and come by and play along. I'd love to see your take each week!