tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-39289061103756912042024-03-16T12:52:03.574-06:00The ScrappiestLiz Chidesterhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11123712086052428710noreply@blogger.comBlogger726125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3928906110375691204.post-31005871390147723992014-06-06T08:08:00.000-06:002014-06-06T08:08:00.402-06:00Sand in our Toes<a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-4XmWcazC-sQ/U5B2BJFLqzI/AAAAAAAAJYE/Z2i8-jFPl9Q/s1600/MCS+June+Main+kit.jpg" imageanchor="1"><img border="0" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-4XmWcazC-sQ/U5B2BJFLqzI/AAAAAAAAJYE/Z2i8-jFPl9Q/s320/MCS+June+Main+kit.jpg" /></a><br />
Hello, I have more layouts to share using the Main kit from <a href="http://www.mycreativescrapbook.com/kits.htm">My Creative Scrapbook</a>.<br />
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I love these floral elements and patterned paper from this month's kit. Also check out the fun wood plaques! LOVE!<br />
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This is my last month with <a href="http://www.mycreativescrapbook.com/kits.htm">My Creative Scrapbook</a> as a designer. I may still provide sketches but I need a little time to pursue other things right now. I have LOVED designing for them, there hasn't been a kit that I haven't loved. Pam really has a talent for putting together amazing kits!!<br />
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Thanks for stopping by. Until next time...Liz Chidesterhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11123712086052428710noreply@blogger.com315tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3928906110375691204.post-54924471072300841752014-06-05T07:49:00.000-06:002014-06-05T07:49:35.628-06:00My Creative Scrapbook June kit<a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-RZVZXAJcO_I/U5BwULo4TZI/AAAAAAAAJXA/hCFR6DJUnWY/s1600/MCS+June+Main+kit.jpg" imageanchor="1"><img border="0" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-RZVZXAJcO_I/U5BwULo4TZI/AAAAAAAAJXA/hCFR6DJUnWY/s320/MCS+June+Main+kit.jpg" /></a><br />
Check out this month's Main kit from <a href="http://www.mycreativescrapbook.com/kits.htm">My Creative Scrapbook</a>! It is bright with a summer/beachy theme and I love it!! I think you will too.<br />
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I took this photo of my girls on the beautiful island on Chincoteague. Being from California, I feel at home anywhere beachy and coastal.<br />
For the design on this layout I used paper strips (which would work well with leftover scraps) and layered them to create the look. I see ribbon placed like this on digital pages a lot but I wanted to try it on an actual page and I think it worked!<br />
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For this layout I based the design on a sketch by <a href="http://www.ashleyhortondesigns.com/">Ashley Horton Designs</a>. I love the look of the scattered triangles.<br />
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Get a kit of your own and check out the reveal from the amazing design team <a href="http://www.mycreativescrapbook.com/gallery.htm">HERE</a>.Liz Chidesterhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11123712086052428710noreply@blogger.com14tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3928906110375691204.post-45411682881267976542014-05-07T09:21:00.000-06:002014-05-07T09:21:00.280-06:00My Favorite ThingsI got to play with the Creative kit from <a href="https://www.blogger.com/%3C" kits.htm="" mini="" www.mycreativescrapbook.com="">My Creative Scrapbook</a> this month. What fun, this kit is so versatile, I scrapped pictures of my boys and girls. Sometimes I am only able to do one or the other.<br />
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For this layout I pulled out my little scissors and fussy cut many of the flowers from the floral paper provided.<br />
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My youngest daughter likes to bake and decorate just like me. :) Like mother like daughter.<br />
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See you tomorrow for my last layout with this kit.<br />
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<br />Liz Chidesterhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11123712086052428710noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3928906110375691204.post-82398770365005716732014-05-06T09:03:00.000-06:002014-05-06T09:03:00.617-06:00Not just Bros, Best BudsHello again! I have more layouts to share using the <a href="http://www.mycreativescrapbook.com/kits.htm#mini">My Creative Scrapbook</a> Creative kit this month.<br />
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My boys are so cute, they really are good friends and I can't wait to see how much closer they will become as they get older.<br />
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Thanks for stopping by today!<br />
Liz Chidesterhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11123712086052428710noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3928906110375691204.post-56005914525103763912014-05-05T08:55:00.001-06:002014-05-05T08:55:15.012-06:00Free with My Creative ScrapbookIt another month and another reveal with <a href="http://www.mycreativescrapbook.com/kits.htm#mini">My Creative Scrapbook</</a>a>!<br />
This kit is so bright and cheery I was able to capture fun photos of my kids.<br />
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My kids are getting older so it makes me kind of sad that they don't enjoy going to the playground at the park much anymore. Once in a while Mason wants to go down to the playground during Sidney's softball games so I am sure to snap some photos of him.<br />
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Check back tomorrow for more ideas using the My Creative Scrapbook Creative kit.Liz Chidesterhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11123712086052428710noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3928906110375691204.post-19890765275399447442014-04-11T07:00:00.000-06:002014-04-11T07:00:02.933-06:00Happy 15th Birthday<br />
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This is my final project showcasing the beautiful Creative kit from My Creative Scrapbook.<br />
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I can't believe I have a 15 year old. Every time my oldest has a birthday I realize just how old I am getting. Gah! She is only 6 month away from getting her driving permit and I'm about to have a heart attack about it. I think I'll make her stick with the little bike on the page for just a little longer. ;)<br />
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I hope you enjoyed the release this week. Make sure to pop on over to the My Creative Scrapbook site to pick up a kit of your own.<br />
<a a="" creative="" href="http://mycreativescrapbook.com/My" scrapbook=""></a><br />Liz Chidesterhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11123712086052428710noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3928906110375691204.post-16913701890716957122014-04-10T07:00:00.000-06:002014-04-10T07:00:02.642-06:00Bright and Happy with My Creative ScrapbookThe best smiles are those that are genuine and not staged. I love to be silly and make my kids laugh while I'm photographing them so I can capture their real expressions<br />
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I am always blown away at how fast my kids are growing and my younger daughter is no exception. At a glance I notice how much she is blossoming into a little woman. I love this girl!<br />
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You can get your own Creative kit from My Creative Scrapbook.<br />
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Liz Chidesterhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11123712086052428710noreply@blogger.com10tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3928906110375691204.post-25135850151671532322014-04-09T07:00:00.000-06:002014-04-09T07:00:08.436-06:00This Sweet GirlThis week I am sharing projects that I made using the April Creative kit from <a href="http://www.mycreativescrapbook.com/kits.htm#mini">My Creative Scrapbook</a>. I had a ton of fun getting creative with these cute papers.<br />
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My beautiful niece does modeling for local photographers and artist. It's nice because a professional can take the great pictures and I can take them and scrap them. Ha!<br />
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For this simple card I mimicked a rainbow using left over scraps and placed cut out clouds on top of them. You can never have enough thank you cards.<br />
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Check out the <a href="http://www.mycreativescrapbook.com/gallery.htm">DT Gallery</a> for more ideas using this kit and the many other kits offered this month.<br />
Liz Chidesterhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11123712086052428710noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3928906110375691204.post-15768311130347851862014-04-08T07:00:00.000-06:002014-04-08T07:00:03.183-06:00Wonderful FriendsI have more to share using the Creative kit from <a href="http://www.mycreativescrapbook.com/kits.htm#mini">My Creative Scrapbook</a>.<br />
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I love my friends! I love how much fun I have with them and the fact that they accept me for <em>me</em>. I can be weird, complain or be silly and they never judge.<br />
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This layout have alot of dimension from the torn background to the 3D pinwheels. I know you all have seen how to make pinwheels online over and over so I won't bore you with those details.<br />
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Till tomorrow!<br />
Liz Chidesterhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11123712086052428710noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3928906110375691204.post-23996288528450198722014-04-07T08:26:00.001-06:002014-04-07T08:26:41.629-06:00Rain, Rain Go Away<br />
Oddly enough, it actually is raining today after a beautifully warm weekend. ;)<br />
I love Spring, it's my favorite season. I love the warming weather, the beautiful flowers and blossoms, and the grass greening up. The Creative kit from <a href="http://www.mycreativescrapbook.com/kits.htm#mini">My Creative Scrapbook</a> is so beautifully Springy. I love it!<br />
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See what I mean? LOVELY!<br />
I had so much fun with this kit which includes Simple Stories' Fresh Air collection.<br />
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My cute doggy sometimes gets stuck outside when its raining. Sometimes she just plays ball outside in the rain and I think she likes it that way. We love that sweet dog!!<br />
I used the rain, cloud, and umbrella themes from the kit because we do get a lot of April showers here in Virginia (like most places). I fussy cut the flowers from the included floral patterned paper and placed them in a nice cluster.<br />
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Stay tuned, I will be making a sketch based off of this layout.<br />
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Sadly, my youngest son missed over a week and a half of school due to Mono. To keep him occupied we found it would be a good time to learn to tie his shoes. He learned only after a few lessons and we both couldn't be prouder. He was so pleased with himself!<br />
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And finally, I made a cards with a few of my leftover scrap papers. The typewriter looks like a stamped image but it is actually a chipboard piece. You can never have enough Birthday cards laying around. <br />
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Liz Chidesterhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11123712086052428710noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3928906110375691204.post-70138555484567411812014-03-08T05:30:00.000-07:002014-03-08T05:30:02.429-07:001-2-3 Smile with My Creative ScrapbookI have more to share! :)<br />
I love that my brother and sister-in-laws took a nontraditional Christmas photo this year, it makes for a great scrapbook page. I love that even the baby took part in the crazy faces. Haha!<br />
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The Main kit includes a bag full of die cut elements with fun shapes, many are featured on this page like the camera, flowers, numbers, arrows and hearts. The possibilities are endless with what you can create.<br />
Get your kit <a href="http://www.mycreativescrapbook.com/kits.htm">HERE</a> and thanks for checking out my blog today.Liz Chidesterhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11123712086052428710noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3928906110375691204.post-52842134491874528422014-03-07T06:00:00.000-07:002014-03-07T06:00:01.029-07:00Happy BirthdayI must admit, I don't scrap too many birthday layouts. I've always found it a little challenging. The March Main kit from <a href="http://www.mycreativescrapbook.com/kits.htm">My Creative Scrapbook</a> includes party/birthday elements that encouraged me to actually scrap a birthday layout.<br />
I am a cake decorator so I made this fish cake for my husband. It was fun to hear my kids react with a "Ew!!!" as I cut off the fish head and placed it in the bowl. Ha ha, so funny!<br />
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Aren't these chipboard elements fun? I love the pinwheel.<br />
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Get your kit <a href="http://www.mycreativescrapbook.com/kits.htm">HERE</a>.<br />
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See you tomorrow!Liz Chidesterhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11123712086052428710noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3928906110375691204.post-40429621667555356672014-03-06T06:58:00.002-07:002014-03-06T06:58:25.584-07:00Reveal Week with My Creative ScrapbookThe March kits from <a href="http://www.mycreativescrapbook.com/kits.htm">My Creative Scrapbook</a> are here and they are FABULOUS! I had the privilege of playing with the Main kit which featured papers from My Mind's Eye (one of my all-time FAVES).<br />
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For this look, I cut the striped/diamond paper to make extra large arrows for my background. The colors in those stripes were a little bright so I lightly brushed them with a white wash to blend more into the wood grain background.<br />
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Check back tomorrow and the rest of the week to see more of what I did with this kit. In the meantime, check out what the DT created and get a kit of your own <a href="https://www.blogger.com/%3Chttp://www.mycreativescrapbook.com/kits.htm">HERE</a>.<br />
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Thanks for stopping by!Liz Chidesterhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11123712086052428710noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3928906110375691204.post-55311120880901075702014-02-07T12:37:00.003-07:002014-02-07T12:37:37.062-07:00Love CardsI squeezed in a few Valentine's Day cards with the lovely Creative kit from <a href="http://www.mycreativescrapbook.com/kits.htm">My Creative Scrapbook</a>.<br />
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Thanks for looking, have a great day!Liz Chidesterhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11123712086052428710noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3928906110375691204.post-89879666892607608552014-02-06T07:52:00.003-07:002014-02-06T07:52:48.789-07:00Beach LoveI have a few more projects to share with my Creative kit from <a href="http://www.mycreativescrapbook.com/kits.htm">My Creative Scrapbook</a>.<br />
After Christmas we went to the beach for a little get-away as a family. We had a glorious time! Here I scrapped about our love for the beach and, of course, each other.<br />
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Be sure to check out all of the available kits this month and the DT work on the MCS <a href="http://www.mycreativescrapbook.blogspot.com/">BLOG</a>.Liz Chidesterhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11123712086052428710noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3928906110375691204.post-283218800061393832014-02-05T09:24:00.001-07:002014-02-05T09:24:49.550-07:00February My Creative Scrapbook RevealHello there! It's reveal day for <a href="http://www.mycreativescrapbook.com/kits.htm">My Creative Scrapbook</a> and the kits this month are absolutely lovely! They all have a bit of a love theme for Valentine's Day but you can use them for everyday scrapping as well.<br />
I had the pleasure of working with the Creative kit which features Truly Yours by Pebbles.<br />
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If you are need of some scrappy inspiration, check out the <a href="http://www.mycreativescrapbook.com/gallery.htm">DT gallery</a> this month, you will be amazed and inspired...I promise!<br />
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Thanks for stopping by!Liz Chidesterhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11123712086052428710noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3928906110375691204.post-50485362359563282042014-01-09T11:05:00.001-07:002014-01-09T11:05:46.903-07:00Va-ca-tion!Hopefully you have checked out the kits available at <a href="http://mycreativescrapbook.com/">My Creative Scrapbook</a> this month. They are adorable! <br />
Here is the Main Kit:<br />
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Here are a few layouts using the kit:<br />
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My husband and I took our kids to Chincoteague Island in Maryland a day after Christmas this year. Of course it wasn't ideal beach weather but it wasn't too bad. The kids got their feet wet and the sun was warm. The idea was just to get away from the world for a few days, it was a much needed, pleasant break.<br />
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Thanks for checking it out, have a fabulous day!Liz Chidesterhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11123712086052428710noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3928906110375691204.post-62944009653464070862014-01-07T09:49:00.001-07:002014-01-07T09:49:21.300-07:00Practical Scrappers SKETCHHello sketch fans! I have my <u>last</u> sketch for <a href="http://practicalscrappers.blogspot.com/">Practical Scrappers</a> to share with you today. I have been with Practical Scrappers for a very long time so this is bittersweet but I have to be realistic with my use of time. Life is just so very busy now and I have to put my focus in the right places. I have LOVED being apart of their team and I will continue to stock their blog for all of the amazing examples of paper crafting.<br />
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Check out the <a href="http://practicalscrappers.blogspot.com/2014/01/january-sketch.html">Practical Scrapper BLOG</a> for all of the AMAZING examples from the DT. You will love it!Liz Chidesterhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11123712086052428710noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3928906110375691204.post-68994241442505788722014-01-06T09:04:00.001-07:002014-01-06T09:04:36.176-07:00Snow Day with My Creative Scrapbookkids are back at school after the long Holiday break so I finally have some time to post about the new January kit from <a href="http://mycreativescrapbook.com/kits.htm">My Creative Scrapbook</a>.<br />
This is the Main kit that I had the pleasure of creating with:<br />
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This kit includes goodies from Fancy Pants's Timbergrove collection. Fancy Pants is quickly becoming one of my favorite manufacturers. Their stuff is just so darn cute and fun to create with.<br />
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I bought my kids this fun little snowboard a few years ago to ride down the hill in our backyard on. The weather has been so strange that they haven't been able to use it much, until this year. <br />
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To make the wood elements really shimmer, I colored them with a silver metallic pen and then painted them with my daughter's glittery nail polish. Haha! That'll teach her to leave her stuff out. ;)<br />
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I'll post more using the kit this week. Thanks for stopping by!Liz Chidesterhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11123712086052428710noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3928906110375691204.post-13559690262219833632013-12-26T08:43:00.000-07:002013-12-26T08:47:05.847-07:00Special Christmas SketchHello, I hope you all had a very Merry Christmas! The house it still a mess with toys and wrappings scattered throughout the house but I wouldn't trade it for the world. We had a great Christmas this year and the kids are having a ball playing with their new treasures.<br />
I wanted to share a special Christmas sketch that I made with my <a href="http://mycreativescrapbook.com/">My Creative Scrapbook</a> December Main kit.<br />
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<a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-KfG-8PJu4KM/UqjJvHUFyCI/AAAAAAAAJJ8/M_nn28Hfspk/s1600/MCS+Noel.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-KfG-8PJu4KM/UqjJvHUFyCI/AAAAAAAAJJ8/M_nn28Hfspk/s400/MCS+Noel.jpg" width="400" /></a><br />
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<a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-QsIDks0xuSs/UqjJz1a3kTI/AAAAAAAAJKE/L_nBuIMjUD0/s1600/MCS+Noel+closeup.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="266" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-QsIDks0xuSs/UqjJz1a3kTI/AAAAAAAAJKE/L_nBuIMjUD0/s400/MCS+Noel+closeup.jpg" width="400" /></a><br />
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Thanks for stopping by today, Happy Holidays!!Liz Chidesterhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11123712086052428710noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3928906110375691204.post-6245037722494945402013-12-10T06:00:00.000-07:002013-12-26T08:50:57.360-07:00November My Creative Sketches Challenge*Deadline is Dec 14th*<br />
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I forgot to share the November <a href="http://mycreativesketches.blogspot.com/">My Creative Sketches</a> here on my site but hopefully you've already been onto the MCS site and saw it there. If not, <strong>you still have time</strong> to enter in on this sketch challenge. There is, after all, a great prize up for grabs.<br />
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Here is the sketch:<br />
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<span lang="EN"><span lang="EN">Here is the prize:</span></span><br />
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<span lang="EN"><span lang="EN"><u>Rules:</u> The Sketch Contest begins November 16th. Post your take on the sketch </span></span> <a href="http://mycreativesketches.blogspot.com/2013/11/november-sketch.html"> HERE ON THE SKETCH BLOG</a>.<br />
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<span lang="EN"><span lang="EN">The deadline for this contest is <strong>December 14</strong> (midnight EST, USA)</span></span></div>
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<span lang="EN"><span lang="EN">Only 1 layout per participant.</span></span></div>
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<span lang="EN"><span lang="EN">LO’s must be newly made for this sketch. So, please don’t use a LO that has been posted anywhere before the contest begins each month.</span></span></div>
Liz Chidesterhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11123712086052428710noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3928906110375691204.post-35590440029519627252013-12-09T05:30:00.001-07:002013-12-26T08:52:00.720-07:00More Winter Wonderland Yesterday I shared a few projects using the Winter Wonderland collection from <a href="http://www.die-versions.com/">Die-Versions</a>. Today I have a few more to share.<br />
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Another BEAUTIFUL die is the <strong><a href="http://www.die-versions.com/Whispers--Cozy-Fireplace_p_560.html" target="_blank">Cozy Fireplace</a> </strong>die. It is so detailed and perfect as it is. Again, I cut the die out in several different colors and pieced it back together. I added a few dots of red glitter for berries and rhinestones for the fireplace swag. I adhered the finished die to a small embroidery hoop and I now have a new ornament for my Christmas tree.<br />
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I made this card using the <a href="http://www.die-versions.com/Enhanced-Spots--All-Bundled-Up_p_550.html" target="_blank"><strong>All Bundled Up</strong></a><strong> </strong>die<strong> </strong>along with the <strong><a href="http://www.die-versions.com/Sweet-Petites--Snowman_p_556.html" target="_blank">Sweet Petite Snowman</a></strong>. I cut the snowman in white, black and brown and pieced him back together before giving him a warm scarf to complete the look.<br />
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You can see these and more ideas using DV dies on Die-Versions <a href="http://www.die-versionsblog.com/">BLOG</a>.<br />
<br />Liz Chidesterhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11123712086052428710noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3928906110375691204.post-18210565861804993432013-12-08T05:30:00.000-07:002013-12-08T05:30:00.689-07:00Winter Wonderland with Die-Versions DiesI know some of you are getting snow already, here in Virginia we're not that lucky...yet. <a href="http://www.die-versions.com/">Die-Versions</a> has a beautiful collection out called "Winter Wonderland". It is GOEGEOUS! I have a few projects to share using these fabulous dies.<br />
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Here I used the following dies:<br />
<a href="http://www.die-versions.com/Enhanced-Spots--All-Bundled-Up_p_550.html">Bundled Up Enhanced Spot</a><br />
<a href="http://www.die-versions.com/Sweet-Petites--Snowman_p_556.html">Snowman Sweet Petite die</a><br />
<a href="http://www.die-versions.com/Whispers--Hat-and-Mittens_p_561.html">Hat and Mittens whisper die</a><br />
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<img alt="DV Liz Holiday Wishes card.jpg" class="thumb-image loaded" data-image-dimensions="600x400" data-image-focal-point="0.5,0.5" data-image-id="527916ebe4b07e1f36476e1b" data-image-resolution="750w" data-image="http://static.squarespace.com/static/503a46e5e4b0d2c1977dedeb/t/527916ebe4b07e1f36476e1b/1383667436052/DV%20Liz%20Holiday%20Wishes%20card.jpg" data-load="false" data-src="http://static.squarespace.com/static/503a46e5e4b0d2c1977dedeb/t/527916ebe4b07e1f36476e1b/1383667436052/DV%20Liz%20Holiday%20Wishes%20card.jpg" data-type="image" src="http://static.squarespace.com/static/503a46e5e4b0d2c1977dedeb/t/527916ebe4b07e1f36476e1b/1383667436052/DV%20Liz%20Holiday%20Wishes%20card.jpg?format=750w" /><br />
Isn't this <a href="http://www.die-versions.com/Sweet-Petites--Polar-Bear_p_555.html">Polar Bear</a> just the cutest? I added footprints in the snow and glittered snowflakes to complete the chilly, wintery sceneLiz Chidesterhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11123712086052428710noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3928906110375691204.post-50735445765110064562013-12-07T05:30:00.000-07:002013-12-07T05:30:02.063-07:00My Creative Scrapbook Release Day 4It's Day 4 and the final day of showcasing the layouts and cards I made using the beautiful December Main kit from <a href="http://www.mycreativescrapbook.com/kits.htm">My Creative Scrapbook</a>.<br />
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Every year our church puts on an amazing Christmas party with food, a Holiday program and games. I love our church! This year my boys got to be apart of a little skit which they performs so cutely!<br />
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I had plenty of leftover scraps from my kit so I used them to make a few cards. It wouldn't be Christmas without cards, right?<br />
<img height="350" src="http://www.mycreativescrapbook.com/images/dec13/MCS%20Peace%20and%20Joy%20card.jpg" width="255" /><br />
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<img height="296" src="http://www.mycreativescrapbook.com/images/dec13/MCS%20Merry%20Christmas%20card.jpg" width="350" /><br />
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I hope you get your hand on this kit, I'm sure they will be going quick!<br />
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Thanks for looking!Liz Chidesterhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11123712086052428710noreply@blogger.com0