Thanks Brenda Ragsdale!!

Thanks Brenda Ragsdale for the "Private Message" on Facebook you sent me Sunday 11-30-2014.  I was surprised that you were sending me a RAK!!!

Everyone!  Brenda saw a layout I created back in September or October and was inspired!  She created sketches based on my layout for her November challenge on her blog.  This is what she posted on Facebook:

Have you had a chance to check out my November Sketch, inspired by Monique Fox? It's a double pager, BUT....if you are not into creating double page layouts, you are allowed to create a layout using either side of the sketch. Click on the link for details of my challenge as well as my two Scrappy Friends challenges: http://granddivasscrappyplace.blogspot.com/2014/11/november-sketch-challenge-and-october.html

Here is the layout that inspired her:

Did you'll participate in her challenge?  Anyway!  Thanks again for the forthcoming RAK!!

A Fun Hagerstown Retreat: lots of challenges completed

I went to a fun retreat this weekend in Hagerstown, MD hosted by Mara.  Here are some group pics:

I got alot of challenges done.  I even did some layouts done I made up off the top of my head.  

First up is my submission for Stuck Sketches, http://stucksketches.blogspot.com/2014/09/september-1st-challenge-and-celebration.html:

I did Brenda Ragsdale's sketch challenge located at http://granddivasscrappyplace.blogspot.com/2014/09/september-sketch-challenge-and-august.html:

I did Paper Secrets sketch challenge located at http://paper-secrets.blogspot.com/2014/09/september-1st-sketch-challenge-labor.html.  This is how I spelled out LABOR:

L - leaves, life word
A - arrows punch
B - banner, boy, blue
O - olive green
R- reflect Reminisce sticker

I did Two Scrapbook Friends sketch challenge located at http://twoscrapbookfriends.blogspot.com/2014/09/september-sketch-and-crafty-challenge.html:

I did White With 1's color challenge (pink and white) located at http://whitewith1.blogspot.com/2014/09/september-challenge.html:

Here are some other layouts I created:

I started Black With 2's challenge at the scrap retreat I just need to add the finishing touches.

Brenda Ragsdale's August Sketch Challenge

Bo Bunny 
+ Jillibean Soup 
+ a Brenda Ragsdale sketch
+ a pic of Amy and Christian
= 1 pretty layout

Here is a link to the challenge for you to come and play along:  http://granddivasscrappyplace.blogspot.com/2014/08/august-sketch-challenge-and-july.html

Supplies:
http://www.scrapbook.com/galleries/199877/view/5131221/-1/0/0.html