My layout is a feature at Challenge Yourself

Guess what?  My layout is a "feature" over at Challenge Yourself.  Here is what they put on Facebook and a link to what they put on their blog.

https://scrap-challenge-yourself.blogspot.com/2020/04/xo-with-monique.html?m=1

Blue Fern Studios March 2015 Sketch Challenge: Love

Here is a layout of me and my son before we were leaving to go and see a play at the Kennedy Centger.  I created this layout based on a sketch over at Blue Fern Studios, http://bluefernstudios.blogspot.com/2015/03/march-sketch-challenge.html.  The minute I saw the sketch I was inspired.  Even though I didn't use their products, I still will share my layout with them.

Paper Issues: Sketchy Saturday - Sketch 005

Hi! Welcome!  This is my submission for Paper Issues sketch challenge located at http://paperissues.blogspot.com/2015/02/sketchy-saturday-sketch-005.html.  This is a layout of me and my son; mother and son.  Love!

Supplies: 
1. My Mind's Eye "Filled With Love" paper pad # FWLGS1 
2. Recollections "Craft It Valentine" embellishments # 390915 and 388492 
3. MAMBI Sticks arrow stickers # SPXH-201, 6941, 55395-2014-06 
4. Coredinations premium textured cardstock "Soft Side" # GX-2200-36 
5. Paper Issues sketch 
6. white doily

Let's Get Sketchy April Week 4 Sketch Challenge

This is a layout of me Monique and my son Christian.  I created this for the Let's Get Sketchy April Week 4 sketch challenge.  http://letsgetsketchy.blogspot.com/2014/04/april-week-4-team-b.html

I am an April Guest Designer at ARTastic Challenge Blog.

Guess what ya'll?  I am an April Guest Designer at ARTastic Inspirational Challenge Blog.  Our inspiration for this month comes from the Alice in Wonderland series of paintings by Charles Blackman.  The challenge criteria is anything goes but must depict crazy antics, silliness and fun. 

Come and participate in the challenge and see what the design team has created:  http://artasticchallengeblog.blogspot.com/.  And don't forget to go and "LIKE" them on Facebook:  http://www.facebook.com/pages/ARTastic-Challenge-Blog/331682616938222.

Here is the picture that they wanted us to draw inspiration from and the layout I created:

TCW: 2 Layouts (Something New) 1 Layout (Something Old)

Here are 2 TCW layouts of me and my son Christian (aka Little Handsome) and 1 of terrific me:

Stuck's March 1st Sketch Challenge

I created this layout of me and my son for Stuck's March 1st sketch challenge called "I am more thank lucky.  I am blessed."  http://stucksketches.blogspot.com/2014/03/march-1st-sketch-challenge-reveal.html

Supplies:
1. ZVA Creative self adhesive pearls # CRS-05CA-118
2. green cardstock
3. Recollections floral embellishments # 276987, 852-2013-05
4. Michael's paper flower "Jolly Jubilee" # 232450, 85291-04
5. Michael's "Celebrate It" St. Patrick's Day ribbon # 256653, 81347-2012-09
6. Martha Stewart Lattice Heart Deep Edge Punch
7. MAMBI shamrock die cut shape # DCV-43, 6664, 55395-2013-05
8. pocket page card graphic from http://www.pinterest.com/pin/397513104582044905/  

Let's Capture Our Memories Sketch # 61: You Are My Lucky Charm Layout

I created this layout of me and my son Christian based on LCOM61 sketch located at http://letscaptureourmemories.blogspot.com/2014/03/lcom-sketch-61-reveal-and-special-guest.html. 

 

 

Supplies:
1. Recollections alphabet stickers # 175029, 81470-2012--10
2. green cardstocks
3. Martha Stewart embossed butterflies and gem stickers # 41-1003
4. Simplicity appliques # 1939991030
5. Recollections floral embellishments # 180995, 852-2010-12
6. MAMBI Pocket Pages clear stickers # PPS-01, 6679, 553-2013-05      

Happy Monday! Happy Snow Day!

I was inspired over the weekend.  Page Drafts sketches always inspire me.  I did 2 layouts.  1 I have photographed.  1 I will sometime today.  Since it is a snow day in Maryland, I am gonna do some more crafting today.  Anyway, look what I did:

SOS # 12 and MME's "All You Need Is Love" Challenge

I created this layout of me and my son for the Scrap our Stash # 12 challenge and the MME's "All You Need Is Love" challenge.  We took this adorable pic on Valentine's Day 2014. 

Love Is Everywhere Challenge: Page Drafts 27.3

Page Drafts is having a "Love Is Everywhere Challenge":  https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj8u0t4gXPAo7ELpgJ8D7BblOddlC-Bnnr-dqCrQGw83Zaj9WNq7ATqjQBRLx4-F6OUHUKCzs6ea_fhS7xcT3BGIRO_gZ7DkT7rXaflQ7xGDEicNLix2U6sMmJRlDuixAVhoqyN_atEsKo/s1600/PageDrafts_Template-27.3.jpg.  I created this layout of me and my son Christian to submit for the challenge.  We took these pics on Valentine's Day in a photo booth at the movie theatre.

Paper Secrets February 1st Sketch Challenge: I Love You Layout

Paper Secrets is having a sketch challenge with a twist (http://paper-secrets.blogspot.com/2014/02/february-1st-sketch-challenge-kiss.html).  The twist is that we must include items, colors, brands, etc. beginning with each of the letter of the word - KISS. 

Here is what I chose in 2 different ways:

K - K and Company
I - Ink black cardstock
S - Stitching (next to the photo and under the title "I Love You")
S - Stickers

-or-

K - K and Company
I - I Love You title (bottom right corner)
S - Sending you all my love 3D sticker
S - Sweet Hearts 3D stocker
 Here is the sketch and my take of the sketch:

Supplies:
1. K & Company Circus Valentine Designer Pad # 30-657403
2. K & Company Kelly Panacci Valentine Icon layered stickers # 30-599086
3. K & Company Kelly Panacci Valentine Icon Adhesive Borders # 30-59946
4. K & Company Kelly Panacci Grand Adhesions dimensional stickers # 30-599154
5. K & Company "stitched" adornments # 30-599291
6. Recollections Valentines Paper Pad
7. Doily

Yummy Page Draft Sketch and Carta Bella

Check out this yummy Page Drafts sketch and the layout of me and my son Christian.  Doesn't this sketch inspire you?

Supplies: 
1. Carta Bella "Devoted" collection, Adored Tickets 12x12 # CB-DV9004 
2. Carta Bella "Devoted" collection,I Love You This Much 12x12 # CB-DV9002 
3. Carta Bella "Devoted" collection, Element Stickers # CB-DV9011 
4. Pebbles felt layered heart embellishments # 747038
5.  Page Drafts sketch http://www.pagedrafts.com/2014/01/casefile-105-is-live.html

Page Drafts: Dec 20th 2012 release

Here is a layout of me and my son using Page Drafts 12/20/2012 sketch located at http://www.pagedrafts.blogspot.com/2012/12/wishing-you-very-merry-christmas.html.

Page Drafts Birthday Sketch: they are 1 year old

I went to a crop today and of course I had some Page Drafts printed out for inspiration.  I was inspired to do their birthday sketch today.  I am sure when you see the sketch, you will want to play along.  You might also want to check out the rest of their birthday sketches.  http://www.pagedrafts.blogspot.com/2013/02/its-our-birthday.html

Here is one of their birthday sketches and a layout of me and my son Christian.

Nuts About Sketches: sketch # 210

Are you ready to go nuts about a sketch?  Here is some sketch inspiration and design inspiration to get your creative juices going this week. 

http://www.nutsaboutsketches.blogspot.com/2012/04/i-have-prayer-request-for-some-people.html

My 2nd Layout For Nuts About Sketches

Week # 206 is here.  Nuts About Sketches has an awesome sketch for you'll.  Stop by and see what the rest of the Design Team created and yes we want to see your take of the sketch.  http://www.nutsaboutsketches.blogspot.com/2012/03/week-206-ange-anna-barb-canica-cecile.html

My 1st Layout for the "Nuts About Sketches" Design Team

Here is the 1st layout that I created for my DT gig at Nuts About Sketches.  Stop by and see what the rest of the DT created.  http://www.nutsaboutsketches.blogspot.com/2012/03/are-you-experiencing-spring-type.html

Scrapbooks and Cards Today *PageMaps Challenge*

There is a PageMaps challenge going on at Scrapbooks and Cards Today:  http://scrapbookandcardstodaymag.typepad.com/scrapbook_cards_today_blo/2011/01/a-pagemaps-challenge-from-becky.html.  Here is the sketch I used and the layout I created:

Supplies:  Pooch and Sweetheart glitter cardstock pad # 96014, Colorbok latered glitter title *love* # 57702A, Punch Studio dimensional flower stickers # 633038, vellum journaling by ?, Bazzill In Stitchz, Bazzill *Just The Edge* chablis cardstock strips # 302736, MAMBI clear rhinestones # RW-204/5902