Find A Beautiful Place

Did you know Bo Bunny has sketch challenges on their blog? It's been a while since I have participated, but was happy to work with this month's sketch to create this layout for Scrapbook Express using the Souvenir Collection.

My Guys

I love fall colors and photos and had these two pics of Tom and Saffron in the yard in PEI last fall.

I used this sketch from Stuck?Sketches for the layout.

Cooking with Chocolate

I took a few cooking classes this summer while in PEI at Holland Collage. The first one I took was a demo class with Chef Ilona on cooking with chocolate. There were lots of yummy treats that day and LOTS of chocolate.

I used this sketch from Creative Scrappers to create the layout.

Picturesque

More PEI photos, but this time (surprise) some of Hailey. She loved the to hang out with me on the deck in the adirondack chairs.

 I used the November sketch from Fancy Pants with the Nautical collection.

and the November 1 challenge from Scrap Our Stash. 

5 ~ Patterned Papers 

Teresa Collins Now & Then Damask papers, Newsprint papers, Bee papers, Floral papers, EP Little Girl Cupcake Casey papers

4 ~ Stickers or Cardstock Stickers 

American Crafts Daiquiri Thickers, Doodlebug Design Candy Shoppe cardstock stickers, October Afternoon Travel Girl word stickers, Fancy Pants Memories Captured label stickers

3 ~ Numbers 

I used in my journaling how old Alyssa is and what grade she is in)

2 ~ Stamps or Rub ons 

Studio Calico Here We Are stamp, Dear Lizzy American Crafts date stamp

1 ~ Paint or Mist 

Dylusions ink spray cherry"

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 5 Pattern Papers, 4 Stickers of Cardstock Stickers, 3 Numbers, 2 stamps or rubons, 1 paint or mist

5 ~ Patterned Papers 

Teresa Collins Now & Then Damask papers, Newsprint papers, Bee papers, Floral papers, EP Little Girl Cupcake Casey papers

4 ~ Stickers or Cardstock Stickers 

American Crafts Daiquiri Thickers, Doodlebug Design Candy Shoppe cardstock stickers, October Afternoon Travel Girl word stickers, Fancy Pants Memories Captured label stickers

3 ~ Numbers 

I used in my journaling how old Alyssa is and what grade she is in)

2 ~ Stamps or Rub ons 

Studio Calico Here We Are stamp, Dear Lizzy American Crafts date stamp

1 ~ Paint or Mist 

Dylusions ink spray cherry"

- See more at: http://scrapourstash.blogspot.com/#sthash.9qZbhbB0.dpuf

5 ~ Patterned Papers 

Teresa Collins Now & Then Damask papers, Newsprint papers, Bee papers, Floral papers, EP Little Girl Cupcake Casey papers

4 ~ Stickers or Cardstock Stickers 

American Crafts Daiquiri Thickers, Doodlebug Design Candy Shoppe cardstock stickers, October Afternoon Travel Girl word stickers, Fancy Pants Memories Captured label stickers

3 ~ Numbers 

I used in my journaling how old Alyssa is and what grade she is in)

2 ~ Stamps or Rub ons 

Studio Calico Here We Are stamp, Dear Lizzy American Crafts date stamp

1 ~ Paint or Mist 

Dylusions ink spray cherry"

- See more at: http://scrapourstash.blogspot.com/#sthash.9qZbhbB0.dpuf

Create a layout and you must include the specific items and quantities on the list below:

5 ~ Patterned Papers

4 ~ Stickers or Cardstock Stickers

3 ~ Numbers

2 ~ Stamps or Rub ons

1 ~ Paint or mist

**Note you can use more than, but not less than the quantity mentioned of each item.

 Each item only counts once..for example if you use numbered patterned paper, you

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5 ~ Patterned Papers

4 ~ Stickers or Cardstock Stickers

3 ~ Numbers

2 ~ Stamps or Rub ons

1 ~ Paint or mist

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5 ~ Patterned Papers

4 ~ Stickers or Cardstock Stickers

3 ~ Numbers

2 ~ Stamps or Rub ons

1 ~ Paint or mist

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5 ~ Patterned Papers 

Teresa Collins Now & Then Damask papers, Newsprint papers, Bee papers, Floral papers, EP Little Girl Cupcake Casey papers

4 ~ Stickers or Cardstock Stickers 

American Crafts Daiquiri Thickers, Doodlebug Design Candy Shoppe cardstock stickers, October Afternoon Travel Girl word stickers, Fancy Pants Memories Captured label stickers

3 ~ Numbers 

I used in my journaling how old Alyssa is and what grade she is in)

2 ~ Stamps or Rub ons 

Studio Calico Here We Are stamp, Dear Lizzy American Crafts date stamp

1 ~ Paint or Mist 

Dylusions ink spray cherry"

- See more at: http://scrapourstash.blogspot.com/#sthash.9qZbhbB0.dpuf

5 ~ Patterned Papers

4 ~ Stickers or Cardstock Stickers

3 ~ Numbers

2 ~ Stamps or Rub ons

1 ~ Paint or mist

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5 ~ Patterned Papers

4 ~ Stickers or Cardstock Stickers

3 ~ Numbers

2 ~ Stamps or Rub ons

1 ~ Paint or mist

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A Perfect Summer Day

I finally got some of the hundreds of photos taken this summer in PEI edited and printed and am excited to start scrapping with them. 

I combined a lot of challenges for this layout: October sketch from Fancy Pants blog. I used the Nautical collection.

Scrap & Play blog challenge #13: T - two photos, H - Heidi Swapp stars, A - Angled paper strips, N - Nautical Collection, K - Knots, F - Fancy Pants, foam adhesive squares, U - Upper case letters in title sticker, L - lined journal card

And the 11/4 daily challenge at My Scraps & More to use something fun you are thankful for. I am thankful to be able to get outside and enjoy traveling with Tom.

Wild Adventure is Calling

Hailey is off on a wild adventure in today's layout created for the Scrapbook {Express}ions blog. 

This Week: Perfect

I had fun playing with gold and kraft on this layout. I used my new Bo Bunny stickable stencils and gold glitter paste on the background paper and also used a cute gold dot bag, and a few other gold embellies.

I created this layout for challenge #19 Scrap Our Stash. I used the top line.

I also used the October 15 sketch at Stuck?Sketches.

Potlatch Park

I'm going back to some cruise photos from Alaska a couple years ago for this layout. I used the colors and wood dots for Color Me Scrappy Challenge #72 and sketch #280 from Creative Scrappers.

C is for Cat

A couple weeks ago, I created this layout for Scrapbook Express using Graphic 45 Raining Cats and Dogs and used sketch #279 from Creative Scrappers.

Creek Street

I am sharing a layout created for Scrapbook Express using the new Bo Bunny Souvenir Collection and some photos from our cruise stop in Ketchikan, Alaska.

I used this sketch from Stuck? Sketches for the layout.

Fall Stroll

Today I am sharing another cat layout.....this time with a fall theme. Last October when we were in PEI, I looked out the front window two different times and saw the cats strolling up the driveway. Not sure what they were checking out or how far they ventured, but they seemed to be enjoying themselves.

I used this color challenge from Let's Capture Our Memories,

and Creative Scrappers Sketch #277..

Scrapbook {Express}ions: Authentique Adventure

Today I am sharing a layout created for Scrapbook {Express}ions blog with Authentique Adventure 12x12 Kit and, of course, a few items (Polaroid Photo Frame, Design ID #18096, and Herringbone Strip, Design ID #56765) cut from Corrugated Paper with my Silhouette Cameo.
I used sketch #89 (that I rotated to the left) from Let's Capture Our Memories.

Snooze

Another day, another cat layout.

I used this sketch from Stuck?Sketches. It was perfect for using up a lot of scraps from this Bo Bunny collection.





I am also linking this to Paper Issues for the You Keep Me In Stitches link party.

Pounce

I am switching gears from summer to fall with this layout.

I used this challenge from Color Me Scrappy Blog for the colors of the layout,

and this sketch #278 from Creative Scrappers.

Happy Hour in Cabo

It is so sad to hear about and see photos of the devastation that happened when Hurricane Odile hit Cabo San Lucas and Baja California Sur last week. I pulled out these photos from my trip to Esperanza Resort in Los Cabos this past May to create a layout that reminds me of happier times in this beautiful place.

 I used this sketch from Stuck Sketches?

and this challenge from Color Me Scrappy blog.

I also used one of the challenges at My Scraps & More.

We Must Take Adventures

My layout on the Scrapbook {Express}ions blog today is created with Authentique Adventure Collection.
 
I used sketch #87 from Let's Capture Our Memories. The grid design was perfect for the cards I cut out from one of the pattern papers.

I also used challenge #9 at Scrap & Play Challenge blog. The journal card is lined paper, washi tape along the top and bottom, I handwrote the journaling, and a little bit of blue.

Gang In Cabo

I have a tutorial today on the Scrapbook {Express}ions blog on transferring die cut letters to your projects. You can see the details on how I created the title for this layout on the blog.

I used this sketch from Creative Scrappers for the layout.

I also used this challenge from Color Me Scrappy challenge blog.

Happy Caturday

Caturday is for napping.

Lobster Avocado Club Sandwich

I have been enjoying quite a bit of PEI lobster this summer and have been coming up with different ways to use lobster. Lobster kicks up this twist on a club sandwich to an entirely different level.  As a healthier alternative, creamy avocado and greek yogurt are used instead of mayonnaise.

I am entering this sandwich in Oroweat's America's Better Sandwich contest.

3 ounces cooked lobster
2 Tbl. greek yogurt
1/2 avocado, sliced
salt & pepper (optional)
2 slices bacon, cooked
3 small butter lettuce leaves
2 slices Oroweat 100% whole wheat bread

Toast 2 slices of Oroweat 100% whole wheat bread. Place lettuce leaves, avocado slices (salt and pepper, if using), and bacon on top of one slice of toasted bread. Chop lobster into bite sized pieces and toss in a small bowl with 2 Tbl. greek yogurt.  Place lobster mixture on top of bacon; top sandwich with second slice of toasted bread. Slice sandwich in half and enjoy.

Throwback Thursday: Bo Bunny Mama-Razzi2

I dug deep into my stash to create this layout with Bo Bunny Mama-Razzi2 Collection for the Scrapbook {Express}ions blog. The collection is on sale for 50% off now at the Scrapbook Express store

Sisal Bowls

I've been creating a few Pinterest inspired projects for our cottage in Prince Edward Island. I am sharing some sisal bowls I created that were inspired by Hi Sugarplum and Brit + Co.  I have to say they turned out quite well and were pretty easy.

For the large bowl, which is about 6" in diameter, I used a terra cotta saucer (like you put put under a plant pot...what do you call those things?). I started by adhering the rope around the base of the saucer with my glue gun and worked around until it was the size I wanted. I have put some shells I collected from the beach in this bowl.

For the small bowl, which is about 4" in diameter, I just used the rope and started rolling it into a circle for the base then started stacking the rows of rope on top of the base. I placed sea glass that I have collected in this bowl and glued one of the starfish (that I collected and dried) onto the front of the bowl.

So....successfully nailed some Pinterest projects.

By The Sea

Yes, it's another cat layout. They are just such good subjects for photographs. These photos were taken on their first exploration of the beach at our cottage in PEI last October.

This layout is for the follwing challenges: Got Talent #11 Main Challenge at My Scraps & More to use at least 3 items that are fussy cut and get messy using paints or mists with your fingers, Scrap & Play Challenge #8 to see a layout of your four-legged friends, and sketch #275 from Creative Scrappers.

 

Italian Mussels

On Prince Edward Island, Mussel Mania 2014 is having a home chef contest. I cooked up these tasty Italian Mussels last night.

I used a lot of local ingredients. Italian sausage from Mike's Queen St. Meat Market, mussels from the seafood market at Eden's Gate Restaurant, green onions and spinach from Balderston's Farm Market, and basil from my garden.

Italian Mussels

1/2 finely chopped onion
2 tsp. olive oil
One Italian Sausage link (about 4 oz.)
2 cloves garlic, minced
2 tsp. italian seasoning
1 tsp. dried red peppers (or more)
1/2 cup red or white wine (or broth)
16 oz. marinara sauce
1 heaping Tbl. pesto
One large handful fresh spinach
1-2 lbs. PEI Mussels
Fresh basil for garnish
Sliced crusty bread

Heat a large dutch oven over medium high heat and add olive oil. Add the chopped onion (I had some green onions that were almost the size of small shallots so I used the white part of the green onions) and cook for 3 minutes. Remove sausage meat from casing and add to dutch oven and cook 5 minutes, breaking into small pieces as it cooks. Add the garlic, italian seasoning and dried red peppers; cook for 2 more minutes. Add wine to deglaze the pan (you can use broth or even beer, or just skip this step). Add marinara sauce and pesto to dutch oven, cover with a lid, and turn heat to low. Allow to simmer about 30 minutes for flavors to marry, stirring occasionally. If it starts to burn or dry out too much, add a little more wine. You want the sauce to be fairly thick because the mussels will release their liquid. Turn the heat to medium and bring sauce to a light boil. Add the handful of spinach and mussels, cover with a lid, and cook for 8-10 minutes, or until mussels until all mussels are opened (discard any that do not open). Serve sprinkled with fresh basil and bread to soak up all the sauce.