tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-64050361533325810872024-02-20T14:14:58.066-05:00Bits & Pieces (& scraps)Stephanie Eakenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04553615805837323283noreply@blogger.comBlogger535125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6405036153332581087.post-38453571241755476752016-01-03T16:02:00.000-05:002016-01-03T16:02:35.955-05:00Top 15 of '15 (& A Giveaway)Hey guys! It's been a long time since I have been around this ole blog! Hope everyone enjoyed the holidays.<br />
Our holidays were good but busy. My sis, brother-in-law & nephew were in town so we spent a lot of time with them. <br />
New Year's Eve was very quiet & we stayed home. My mom & her husband, my sis, bro-in-law & nephew came over & Leah had 3 friends come spend the night. <br />
Ty has been sick with an unbearable cough & cold for the past week & w are hoping he can go back to school tomorrow! <br />
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I want to do a quick post with my favorite projects of 2015. I didn't do as much scrapping or crafting this year, so I hope I can come up with 15!!<br />
Here they are (in no particular order): And if you can get through the entire post, there is a giveaway at the end! <br />
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1. I loved the way this card turned out. It started with a sketch from Sketch "N Scrap.<br />
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2. This layout uses mostly Bella Blvd products & started with a sketch from SOUS. <br />
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3. This page also uses Bella Blvd goodies and began with a sketch from My Scraps & More. </div>
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4.These mason jars were so fun to decorate for Valentine's Day! (featuring flair from <a href="https://www.etsy.com/shop/TheCraftyPickle?ref=search_shop_redirect">The Crafty Pickle.)</a></div>
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5.I loved the <em>Capture </em>collection from Basic Grey. This layout began with a sketch from My Scraps & More. <br />
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6.This page uses a mix of Basic Grey's <em>Capture </em>collection & Simple Stories' <em>I </em><em>Am </em>collection (which was probably my all-time favorite collection of the year!).<br />
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7. Here I mixed <em>I Am </em>with October Afternoon's <em>Saturday Morning </em>& love the end result!<br />
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8.There is a lot going on on this page, but I love it & the subject matter. <br />
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9.This simple page began with a sketch from MSAM. <br />
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10.This card was created for CAS-UAL Chic using <a href="http://cas-ualfridaysstamps.com/">CAS-UAL Fridays stamps</a>.<br />
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11.Here is another page using a sketch from MSAM. It was so fun designing for<a href="http://audreysreflection.blogspot.com/"> Audrey</a>!<br />
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12.This page had me pulling out lots of old supplies & I love that I finally used them! <br />
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13.This card was also created for CAS-UAL Chic. I really enjoyed using string on my projects this year!!<br />
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14.I loved this line from Pink Paislee, even though it's a couple years old. A true oldey buy goody! <br />
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15.And lastly is this simple layout that I created to play along with Scrapbook Circle's sketch challenge. Look at those sweet faces!! <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Now for my giveaway! Comment here & tell me which of the above 15 projects is your favorite. I'll choose one winner on Friday, January 8 to receive a box of scrappy goodness from me!<br />
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Thanks for sticking around! I'm hoping 2016 allows for a lot more scrapping!<br />
~Stephanie <br />
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Stephanie Eakenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04553615805837323283noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6405036153332581087.post-89902874830681964872015-12-04T18:09:00.000-05:002015-12-04T18:09:21.505-05:00SnowflakesHey y'all & happy first Friday of December! <br />
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Today there is a new challenge up at<a href="http://cas-ualchic.blogspot.com/"> CAS-ual Chic, The Utterly Adorable Layers Challenge</a>!<br />
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Here is my card featuring the<a href="http://www.cas-ualfridaysstamps.com/Lovely-Snowflake-CFSS-15-015.htm"> Lovely Snowflakes</a> stamp set: <br />
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I stamped the snowflake <br />
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Stephanie Eakenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04553615805837323283noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6405036153332581087.post-86228643219480629682015-12-03T17:53:00.000-05:002015-12-03T17:53:10.029-05:00What's Happening....Hey y'all! I know it's been a long time since I have been around this ole blog! And I have a lot of catching up to do!! <br />
First, I want to share a gift bag that I recently made & embellished with flair from<a href="http://thecraftypickle.com/"> The Crafty Pickle.</a> By the way, <a href="https://www.etsy.com/shop/TheCraftyPickle?ref=search_shop_redirect">the shop</a> had reopened so you can find all your flair button needs and more there!! And lots of new products have ben added! <br />
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I added the hearts flair button to the top of the fabric rosette and love the way this simple but sweet gift bag turned out! </div>
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While it's not a Christmas gift bag, it will be perfect to present to my daughter with a small gift or gift card for her 13th birthday next week! I am at a loss for words as we embrace on teenagehood. I can't believe Leah has reached this stage already!! I must say, for the most part, we are pretty lucky-she's a great kid! </div>
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Speaking of Christmas & he holidays, are you ready?! I am almost done shopping, however, have not done much in the way of decorating. We hosted Thanksgiving dinner for the family here this year so we were pretty busy preparing for that. Now I seem to have lost all motivation to get ready for Christmas! Hoping I find it soon!!! We did have a special guest arrive on December first: </div>
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Ty was so excited to see "Countdown" when he got home from school the other day! He had been asking when he would arrive for weeks!! The Season is upon us!</div>
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Stephanie Eakenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04553615805837323283noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6405036153332581087.post-37394759002465530352015-11-25T20:09:00.000-05:002015-11-25T20:09:30.288-05:00A Favorite Memory Hey y'all! I know I have been missing for a very long time. I haven't been doing much in the way of crafting lately. Life has been busy with growing kids-one of which will be a teenager in a couple weeks!! Wish us all luck! <br />
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I am trying my hardest though to get caught up on older photos that need to be scrapped and getting my kids’ albums organized! It’s a big undertaking but I love making scrapbook pages & revisiting old memories. This one is one of my favorites!<br />
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My son loved his red rain boots when he was three and in them he discovered the love of jumping in puddles! I will never forget how happy he was when we returned home from an errand & he was able to splash in the puddles!<br />
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This flair button is the perfect compliment to my page!! It is the “Favorite Memory” button from the I added it on top of a chipboard circle which was placed on top of a cork circle for added dimension. I love adding thread on my page to lend some texture.<br />
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A few more fun embellishments and another page & memory are scrapped & ready to go in the album!<br />
Thanks for visiting! Make it a crafty day!!<br />
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“A Favorite Memory” flair button<br />
blue baker’s twineStephanie Eakenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04553615805837323283noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6405036153332581087.post-82763069906043889292015-11-07T21:01:00.001-05:002015-11-07T21:01:21.916-05:00Cas-Ual Chic November ChallegeHey y'all! Happy November (already)! <br />
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This month at <a href="http://cas-ualchic.blogspot.com/">CAS-ual Chic</a> the challenge is to use metallic on your project. <br />
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<strong><span style="color: orange;">CC05:<span style="font-family: inherit;"> Use metallics in your creation. For example, foils, metallic threads, gold or silver embossing powder, etc. Get creative!</span></span></strong><b style="color: orange;">This challenge runs Nov 6th-27th</b><br />
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<span style="color: black;">Here is my card, featuring the <a href="http://www.cas-ualfridaysstamps.com/Sassy-Smiles-CFSS-15-009.htm">Sassy Smiles stamp set</a>: </span><br />
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I used some scrap paper on top of the white cardstock. I then placed a small strip of khaki cardstock horizontally over the butterfly patterned paper. I stamped the "Smile" sentiment using two ink colors. </div>
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<b style="color: orange;"></b>Stephanie Eakenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04553615805837323283noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6405036153332581087.post-58637504899768870262015-10-20T20:16:00.001-04:002015-12-03T17:54:15.292-05:00Shares-Use It Up TuesdayHey y'all! Hope this day has been a good one. We have been crazy busy around here with a trip down to South Carolina, baseball practice & tournaments, cheering, gymnastic, homework, & on! <br />
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I feel bad that I am so far behind in sharing my projects!! <br />
I'm starting with the first sketch for October from <a href="http://myscrapsandmoresketches.blogspot.com/">My Scraps & More,</a> #115. Here is the fun sketch: <br />
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And here is my layout:<br />
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I started with some ink splatters in black & gold & then added my papers under the photos. My papers are from October Afternoon's <em>Saturday Morning </em>collection. I used a mix of embellishments from Simple Stories & Crate Paper. My flair button is from <a href="https://www.etsy.com/shop/TheCraftyPickle?ref=search_shop_redirect">The Crafty Pickle</a>.</div>
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I used papers from my stash & grabbed some embellishments from around my space. I love using items tat are floating around on my desk & getting them on a page! </div>
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I used a button from the gold foil collection that I absolutely adore and one from the “Life Documented” collection.</div>
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I started with a sketch from <a href="http://letsgetsketchy.blogspot.com/">Let’s Get Sketchy</a> this month and kept my page pretty simple. <br />
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I love this photo of my two kiddos along with their cousins on St. Patrick’s Day! I wanted it to stand out and the flair buttons placed at each end of the picture really help to anchor it yet also make it pop!<br />
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I chose the “Oh Happy Day” button to compliment the beige and green on the page.<br />
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The “Today” flair button worked well with the St. Patrick’s Day theme!<br />
Try adding some fun flair to your next scrapbook page! I guarantee you’ll love the results!!<br />
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It's the beginning of October (so hard to believe) & that means a new challenge at <a href="http://cas-ualchic.blogspot.com/">CAS-UAL Chic</a>!<br />
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It's a tic-tac-to challenge!! What fun! Here is the card I created: <br />
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I used the <a href="http://www.cas-ualfridaysstamps.com/Stars-Fri-Dies-CFSD-15-103.htm">star Fri Dies</a> & the<a href="http://www.cas-ualfridaysstamps.com/Twinkle-CFSS-15-005.htm"> twinkle stamp set</a> to stamp my sentiment. </div>
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I am going to keep this post short as I am not feeling well today. My whole weekend was spent laying around the house trying to beat a very nasty cold! YUCK!<br />
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I have a card to share that is up on <a href="http://thecraftypickle.com/">The Crafty Pickle blog</a> today.<br />
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My sweet friend from high school (yep, we've been friends a LONG time!) had a birthday a week ago and I made her this card:<br />
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It's a pretty simple card, using scrap papers from my stash, some rumpled ribbon, foam alphas and this very cute elephant flair button! She adores elephants and when I first saw this button from <a href="https://www.etsy.com/shop/TheCraftyPickle?ref=search_shop_redirect">TCP</a>, she came to mind!<br />
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Isn't the flair button the cutest?! I just love it and hope she enjoys this sweet card as well.<br />
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Thanks for stopping by today! I hope it's a crafty one for you!<br />
~StephanieStephanie Eakenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04553615805837323283noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6405036153332581087.post-74450884947957482702015-09-23T17:53:00.000-04:002015-09-23T18:01:57.297-04:00My Latest Layouts Hey y'all! Hope this Wednesday is a great one! My kids didn't have school today (the UCI bike race is being held in our town this week, so schools in our county are closed today due to traffic). We met some friends for lunch & then went to the mall (the kids got frappuccinos from Starbuck's). The weather too was great here-a perfect fall day! <br />
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I haven't had the opportunity to share my layout using the latest sketch challenge at<a href="http://myscrapsandmoresketches.blogspot.com/"> My Scraps And More</a> yet. The guest designer this moth is Melissa Mann. Here is the awesome sketch she created: <br />
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And here is what I came up with: <br />
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I loved all the squares & the grid design on the sketch. I went with that for my page. </div>
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I used a mix of papers from my stash. The die cuts are from October Afternoon, Jillibean Soup & My Mind's Eye. </div>
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I also played along with Scrapbook Circle's sketch this month: <br />
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I used Studio Calico papers here along with chipboard pieces from My Mind's Eye. The butterflies were cut from a piece of laser cut paper. The "hello" tag is from Maggie Holmes.<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEilGTgFLDLVFoeUOYgTgnfmolQouH7E1IwL5BuYAMD1L9-N2Xry6x4fWrCncVVI70N_BivlyP2DQYxrwtKqGLBRKNLxds8UmJaYFvi_ZOZbJA1r86MFvZWFmivaOyn31_UkqTtdiJDoJ30/s1600/IMG_0726.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="266" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEilGTgFLDLVFoeUOYgTgnfmolQouH7E1IwL5BuYAMD1L9-N2Xry6x4fWrCncVVI70N_BivlyP2DQYxrwtKqGLBRKNLxds8UmJaYFvi_ZOZbJA1r86MFvZWFmivaOyn31_UkqTtdiJDoJ30/s400/IMG_0726.JPG" width="400" /></a><br />
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<br />Stephanie Eakenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04553615805837323283noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6405036153332581087.post-78109936129113466482015-09-14T06:00:00.000-04:002015-09-14T06:00:01.334-04:001st Day-PL Style LayoutHi Crafty friends! Sorry things have been a bit quiet around here lately. We have been busy with back to school; a trip to the beach to visit my sister who moved to SC two weeks ago; and the normal busyness of life in the summertime!!<br />
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I'm popping in today to share a layout that I created in the PL style. My kids just went back to school last week, so in honor of the big day, I made a 1st day of school page! (Granted, the photos are from two years ago-but they're now scrapped!) <br />
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I used several flair buttons from <a href="https://www.etsy.com/shop/TheCraftyPickle?ref=search_shop_redirect">The Crafty Pickle</a> as well as some small stamps from <a data-mce-href="http://thecraftypickle.ctmh.com/Retail/Category.aspx" href="http://thecraftypickle.ctmh.com/Retail/Category.aspx">Close To My Heart </a>that work great for Project Life projects!! <br />
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I used a big mix of PL & journal cards from WRMK; Crate Paper; My Mind's Eye & Glitz.<br />
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Now is a great time to buy some stamps from CTMH. I am hosting an online party through my friend Taniesa who is a consultant! Click <a data-mce-href="http://thecraftypickle.ctmh.com/Retail/Category.aspx" href="http://thecraftypickle.ctmh.com/Retail/Category.aspx">here</a> to view all of the wonderful stamps!!<br />
Thanks for visiting today!! <br />
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Love This flair button<br />
I Love Books flair buttons<br />
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~Stephanie Stephanie Eakenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04553615805837323283noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6405036153332581087.post-24113469902730048592015-09-12T17:18:00.001-04:002015-09-12T17:18:33.676-04:00Cards with Flair Hey guys! <br />
So I created some cards recently that I totally forgot to share! They all feature flair buttons from <a href="https://www.etsy.com/shop/TheCraftyPickle?ref=search_shop_redirect">The Crafty Pickle</a>. <br />
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The first one was made for my niece's 16tth birthday: <br />
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The second one was made for my other niece who is currently in South Africa on a mission trip: </div>
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Stephanie Eakenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04553615805837323283noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6405036153332581087.post-84754258306518639802015-09-04T06:00:00.000-04:002015-09-04T06:00:08.487-04:00CAS-UAL Chic Challenge #3Hey y'all! Happy Friday. It's a bittersweet day around here. My niece is flying to South Africa today & will be there for a month & a half on a mission trip. I am so very proud of her, but we will all miss her bunches & I am a bit worried about her too. We will be counting down the days 'til she returns!<br />
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Today the newest challenge is up over at<a href="http://cas-ualchic.blogspot.com/"> CAS-UAL Chic</a> and it is to include something musical on your project.<br />
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I used the <a href="http://www.cas-ualfridaysstamps.com/Cupids-Arrows-CFSS-13-029.htm">Cupid's Arrows stamp set</a> from the store & the <a href="http://www.cas-ualfridaysstamps.com/Heart-Board-Fri-Dies-CFSD-13-108.htm">Heart Board Fri-Dies</a>.</div>
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I also used some scrap sheet music paper along with a sentiment regarding music! <br />
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Be sure to play along with this challenge and link up on <a href="http://cas-ualchic.blogspot.com/">the blog</a> for a chance at a fabulous prize!! <br />
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Have a great weekend. I hope to be back soon!<br />
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Stephanie Eakenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04553615805837323283noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6405036153332581087.post-933692363351322362015-08-11T17:23:00.000-04:002015-08-11T17:24:06.777-04:00Use It Up Tuesday-Travel OftenHey guys! <br />
So baseball is behind us (Ty's team lost their first single elimination game Wednesday night) and now we have lots of free time to enjoy the rest of the summer!! And boy is it zooming by too quickly! I can not believe it is almost the middle of August! Ty's All Star team played amazingly well & most of the boys were heartbroken when they lost, but Ty seemed nonplussed! Glad he can take the wins & the losses with dignity!<br />
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Before it is the middle of the month, I have to share the current sketch challenge at <a href="http://myscrapsandmoresketches.blogspot.com/">My Scraps & More Sketches,</a> #111. This amazing sketch was created by Audrey: <br />
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Here is what I created: <br />
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I used larger paper scraps from my stash. The blue/circle paper reminded me of the circles from the sketch so I figured it was a great way to duplicate the circles & use up some scraps! </div>
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The wood veneer globe is probably my favorite embellishment here! It is from Simple Stories'<em> I Am</em> collection. The "relax" chippie is from Crate Paper's <em>On the Road</em> collection. My foam alphas are AC Thickers.</div>
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The "you are here" chippie is also from Crate Paper. The flower & "hey there" chipboard pieces are from My Mind's Eye and are very old! I have been hoarding them for years!! But, it's "Use It Up Tuesday" so I made sure to use some older supplies! </div>
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Thanks for stopping by! I hope to be back soon. Tomorrow we are headed to a water park with family & friends!!</div>
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Stephanie Eakenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04553615805837323283noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6405036153332581087.post-74455013385886895372015-08-07T06:00:00.000-04:002015-08-07T06:00:07.266-04:00Pretty Patterns Hey y'all! Happy Friday! <br />
Today the current challenge is up at <a href="http://cas-ualchic.blogspot.com/">CAS-UAL Chic</a>! <br />
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For this challenge, we are celebrating patterns! You could use patterned papers, a pattern stamp such as chevrons, houndstooth, etc, or even a pattern you create! Make sure to show us your layers, too! </div>
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I created a general greeting card that could be used for a birthday, thank you, congrats, etc. </div>
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I used a green chevron paper & a star patterned paper. The hearts are from the <a href="http://www.cas-ualfridaysstamps.com/Heart-Board-Fri-Dies-CFSD-13-108.htm">heart board Fri-Die set</a> and the "I love you" stamp is from the <a href="http://www.cas-ualfridaysstamps.com/Cupids-Arrows-CFSS-13-029.htm">Cupid's Arrows set </a>. Both can be found in<a href="http://www.cas-ualfridaysstamps.com/main.sc"> the store</a>. My papers are from Bella Blvd.</div>
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I added the red twine & popped up the heart to give the card more dimension & interest. </div>
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Stephanie Eakenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04553615805837323283noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6405036153332581087.post-47273949969280425912015-08-04T09:18:00.000-04:002015-08-04T09:18:07.078-04:00Bookmark/ CardHi y'all!! I'm sorry my updates here have been so scarce recently. My son is playing in an All-Stars baseball tournament & that has taken up most of our time lately! My daughter is not thrilled with it, but I have to say, I am enjoying watching these 8 year-olds play ball. They are all extremely good & so far, have a 3&0 record!!<br />
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I have made some time for crafting & today have to share my latest project using The Crafty Pickle flair & CTMH products. I made a card that could be given for many different occasions-birthday, congratulations, thank you, etc.<br />
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I used the "I Love Books" flair button, some washi tape and self-adhesive sequins, all from <a data-mce-href="https://www.etsy.com/shop/TheCraftyPickle?ref=search_shop_redirect" href="https://www.etsy.com/shop/TheCraftyPickle?ref=search_shop_redirect">The Crafty Pickle shop</a>.<br />
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I love to read! Unfortunately, my kids do not love it that much and I am constantly trying to entice them into reading. I thought this card might do the trick!<br />
I slipped in a little bookmark that can be pulled out of the top of the card & used when reading. I also thought it would be nice to give the card with a bookstore gift card inside!<br />
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CTMH Boardwalk washi tape<br />
I Love Books TCP flair<br />
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Thanks for visiting! Hope to be back soon!<br />
~Stephanie Stephanie Eakenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04553615805837323283noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6405036153332581087.post-76577446875751234792015-07-29T10:32:00.000-04:002015-07-29T10:32:20.058-04:00All Star CardHey y'all! It has been a little bit busy & crazy around here recently! I haven't had time to do much crafting (or anything else for that matter)! <br />
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But I do have a card to share that I made for my son Ty who was selected to play on our Little League’s All Star team. He was at practice yesterday & fractured his finger when a ball popped up & hit his finger (fourth time it happened in a week). <br />
I figured this card was perfect to give him some encouragement & support right now! Poor guy was so upset that he wouldn't be able to play in the tournament that begins Saturday! The doctor told him to keep his finger wrapped & rest this week & he would be fine to play the tournament games-YAY! <br />
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I punched stars from my card with my Fiskars craft punch. I then used leftover acetate from an old package to place on the inside of my card. Once the top piece of acetate was strongly secured to the card, I filled it with the S<a href="https://www.etsy.com/listing/235586057/star-spangled-relish-mix-perfect-for?ref=shop_home_active_12"><span style="color: #667000;">tar Spangled Relish Mix sequins from the shop</span></a>. After I had the desired amount of sequins inside, I secured the other side of the acetate with redline tape.<br />
I then added some twine, one of my punched stars & some self-adhesive sequin dots.<br />
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My glitter alphas (that I adore) are AC Thicker's. <br />
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I hope this helps my little guy feel a bit better!<br />
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Thanks for stopping by! Make it a crafty day!<br />
~Stephanie Stephanie Eakenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04553615805837323283noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6405036153332581087.post-20522324567768876232015-07-21T08:00:00.000-04:002015-07-21T11:12:09.468-04:00Be Free-Use It Up TuesdayHey there friends! Is it hot where you are? The heat here yesterday & today is unbearable! While we love summer, the heat can be a real drag! (Makes for perfect crafting days!!) <br />
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I am here today to share my latest layout with you. I created a Fourth of July page using the <a data-mce-href="https://www.etsy.com/listing/235674288/1-all-american-button-flair-set-of-6?ref=shop_home_active_4" href="https://www.etsy.com/listing/235674288/1-all-american-button-flair-set-of-6?ref=shop_home_active_4">All American flair set</a> from <a href="https://www.etsy.com/shop/TheCraftyPickle?ref=search_shop_redirect">The Crafty Pickle</a>. <br />
I have to admit, I don't create many patriotic pages! They intimidate me, but these flair buttons make the process fun and exciting!! I used three of the six in the set. <a data-mce-href="https://thecraftypickledotcom.files.wordpress.com/2015/07/be-free.jpg" href="https://thecraftypickledotcom.files.wordpress.com/2015/07/be-free.jpg"><img alt="be free" class="alignnone size-medium wp-image-2837" data-mce-src="https://thecraftypickledotcom.files.wordpress.com/2015/07/be-free.jpg?w=300" height="392" src="https://thecraftypickledotcom.files.wordpress.com/2015/07/be-free.jpg?w=300" width="400" /></a> <br />
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I hand cut several banners to accent the top corner and have one laying on top of my photo. I love how this takes away some of the blank space of my photo. I added a chipboard arrow & the "Happy Birthday America" flair. LOVE this one! <br />
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More hand cut banners under my photo act as a matt. I then mounted the "July 4" flair onto a punched scalloped circle. The paint here acts as my journal block.<br />
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A pre-printed banner at the bottom & "the Land of the Free Because of the Brave" flair finish off the bottom of my page.<br />
All of my papers are from Authentique with the exception of the "bandana" print grey. That is from October Afternoon. My stickers here are also from Authentique & are from the same collection as the papers. They were received in a kit years ago & I saved them knowing that I would one day need them for a July 4th layout. So sometimes hoarding does make sense!!!! <br />
I started with this sketch from The Scrapbook Circle: <br />
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I kept my layout pretty simple and love the dimension the flair buttons add to my page! I could have used them all but wanted to save the remaining three for another page (or maybe cards)!!<br />
Thanks for stopping by! Enjoy the day & stay cool! <br />
~Stephanie Stephanie Eakenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04553615805837323283noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6405036153332581087.post-78878963380407924642015-07-20T22:16:00.001-04:002015-07-20T22:16:26.295-04:00New DT & A New LayoutHi guys & happy Monday night! <br />
I have two things to share today. The first is the new design team announcement over at <a href="http://thecraftypickle.com/">The Crafty Pickle</a>! <br />
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Head on over to <a href="http://thecraftypickle.com/">the blog</a> to learn more about each designer!! I am so excited about all the talent among these ladies. It is going to be so much fun creating along with them! <br />
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I also want to share my layout using the latest sketch from My Scraps & More Sketches. It was designed by guest designer Juliana Michaels & is awesome! <br />
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Be sure to play along & link up with this month's sketches as there is an amazing prize to be had! <br />
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~Stephanie Stephanie Eakenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04553615805837323283noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6405036153332581087.post-87344002367206802512015-07-13T08:17:00.002-04:002015-07-13T08:17:19.666-04:00Thank You CardHey everyone! Another Monday has rolled around too soon! And it's raining here, again! We haven't been to the pool in over a week & my kids (& me ) are missing it!! <br />
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I am up on the blog today over at <a href="http://thecraftypickle.com/">The Crafty Pickle</a>. I am featuring flair on a greeting card. I created this thank you card to send to our family members that recently hosted us at their lake house.<br />
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I began with a pre-made card and then punched 3 butterflies in coordinating colors. The flair I used here is the adorable butterfly from the “<a href="https://www.etsy.com/listing/231844549/1-cute-bugs-button-flair-set-of-6-flat?ref=shop_home_active_1&ga_search_query=bugs" target="_blank"><span style="color: #667000;">Cute Bugs</span></a>” set. I love the added touch of something pretty when you open the card too! You can find this, as well as so much more, in<a href="https://www.etsy.com/shop/TheCraftyPickle?ref=search_shop_redirect"> the shop</a>!<br />
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Thanks so much for stopping by!<br />
Make it a crafty day!<br />~Stephanie Stephanie Eakenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04553615805837323283noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6405036153332581087.post-8177680857333247902015-07-11T21:48:00.000-04:002015-07-11T21:48:40.286-04:00Overdue Hey y'all. Hope you're having a good Saturday! It is rainy & nasty out today so I am taking this opportunity to stay in & get caught up on some things around the house. How is it that we have been home from our fabulous Floridian vacation for almost a week already?! This summer is flying by!!!!!<br />
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One thing I need to share is my latest layout foe the <a href="http://myscrapsandmoresketches.blogspot.com/">My Scraps & More</a>. It went live on July 3 (while we were in Florida). It's another fun one from Audrey! <br />
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I used a mix of papers from my stash from October Afternoon & Simple Stories. </div>
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The flat back flair is from Jenni Bowlin. The "now" die cut is from Pink Paislee. The other stickers are from Simple Stories & the enamel dots are from My Mind's Eye. My alphas are from AC Thickers. </div>
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Head on over to the blog & check out the other DT members' layouts. Also, if you play along with this sketch, be sure to link up <a href="http://here./">here.</a></div>
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Stephanie Eakenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04553615805837323283noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6405036153332581087.post-33479283994074701692015-07-10T06:00:00.000-04:002015-07-10T07:50:47.567-04:00CAS-ual Chic Embossing ChallengeHi guys & happy Friday!<br />
The very first challenge is up today on the<a href="http://cas-ualchic.blogspot.com/"> CAS-ual Chic blog</a>!!<br />
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I used the <a href="http://www.cas-ualfridaysstamps.com/Calm-and-Loving-CFSS-15-010.htm">Calm and Loving</a> stamp set from CAS-ual Fridays stamps to create my card. I stamped the heart cluster with Versamark on vellum, then added embossing powder to the stamped image. The sentiment is also included in this sweet & versatile set! </div>
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">~Stephanie </span>Stephanie Eakenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04553615805837323283noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6405036153332581087.post-18464648717319427672015-06-25T00:00:00.000-04:002015-06-25T10:44:20.486-04:00LAST SOUS sketchHey there friends! I hope summer is treating you all well so far!<br />
It is with a heavy heart that I share my layout with you all today, as it's my last post for <a href="http://stuckonusketches.blogspot.fi/">SOUS</a>! <br />
After more than 5 years, the girls have decided to close the challenge site. I, along with many others, will miss it deeply!!<br />
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I want to thank <a href="http://leahschaeffer.blogspot.com/">Leah</a> &<a href="http://nannes-creations.blogspot.com/"> Nanne</a> for having my on their team for the past year and a half. Their support and kindness have been beyond measure and I have had an amazing time here. The team has been wonderful to work with and I will miss being a part of this fantastic group of ladies. Thank you to all of YOU for your support and friendship!! <br />
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Take a look at the fun sketch by Nanne: <br />
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Here is what I created with the final sketch<br />
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We really hope you find the time to play along with this LAST sketch with us!! Link up <a href="http://stuckonusketches.blogspot.fi/2015/06/june-19th-sketch-reveal.html">here</a> so we can leave you some love! </div>
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Stephanie Eakenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04553615805837323283noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6405036153332581087.post-45942999043037826022015-06-23T06:39:00.001-04:002015-06-23T06:39:27.810-04:00Loving My Life Hey y'all. Is it hot where you are? It's supposed to reach 102* here today! That means that even the pool won't be refreshing. The oppressive heat is the one thing that I can't stand about summer! We will get through it, though. And next week we'll be at the beach so it will be fine! <br />
We do love to travel in the summertime & have many wonderful memories of fun family trips! <br />
I have created a PL page to share some of those memories. <br />
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This was a trip from 2010 when we went to Chincoteague. It was very relaxing & fun. We went on a dolphin tour, saw wild horses & as always, enjoyed time together!</div>
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All of my journal/PL cards are from We R Memory Keepers. And all of my flair buttons are from <a href="https://www.etsy.com/shop/TheCraftyPickle?ref=search_shop_redirect">The Crafty Pickle</a>. I used the dragonfly from the <a href="https://www.etsy.com/listing/231844549/1-cute-bugs-button-flair-set-of-6-flat?ref=shop_home_active_1">Cute Bugs set</a> and the bee, butterfly & bird from the <a href="https://www.etsy.com/listing/231852600/1-spring-seasons-collection-button-flair?ref=shop_home_active_15">Spring season collection</a>.</div>
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Stephanie Eakenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04553615805837323283noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6405036153332581087.post-36663377274151571442015-06-22T21:24:00.000-04:002015-06-22T21:24:32.782-04:00Finding Wings Hey y'all! Hope this Monday finds you well. It is a hot one here & we are doing our best to stay cool. <br />
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I want to share with you my latest layout, created using the most recent sketch from <a href="http://myscrapsandmoresketches.blogspot.com/">My Scraps & More.</a> <br />
Katrina Hunt is the guest sketch designer & did she ever come up with a fun one! <br />
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Here is my layout: <br />
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I used papers from my stash for this page. The grey feather paper is from Studio Calico & the pink papers are so old I forgot who the manufacturer is! </div>
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My chipboard pieces here are from Crate Paper & are also from older collections. Love that I was able to finally use them! </div>
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The small alphas are from Tim Holtz. The arrow sticker is from Glitz & the white feathers are from Studio Calico. </div>
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More chipboard from Crate Paper. </div>
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I love these pictures form Ty's first day of kindergarten. He was so nervous & upset, but Leah was an amazing big sister & comforted him & even sat with him on the bus (for the first 2 weeks of school)! I love that she takes care of him (when she really needs to). I hope their bond only grows stronger as they get older. </div>
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We love seeing your creations, so if you are able to play along, link up<a href="http://myscrapsandmoresketches.blogspot.com/2015/06/my-scraps-more-sketch-108.html"> here!</a> </div>
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~Stephanie </div>
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