Passionately Curious - Paper Issues

Since last nights video was a debacle, I decided to do another FB Live today to 

make up for the one last night. 

I used the same Scralift Layout, the Same Paper Collection but better wifi connection.  

Today, I turned the sketch on its side.  See below.  

Again, I let the Vicki Boutin Mixed Media Pad do all the work.  Plus lifting MandaJane's ayout makes it easy too. 

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Going Places - Paper Issues

Hey there!

Last night I did a Live Facebook video over at Paper Issues Friends and Fans Facebook page.

To be honest, it was a nightmare.  It was blurry, kept going in and out for me and freezing.  

But, the layout came out ok! 

It was Scraplift Sunday and we listen MandaJane.  I added her layout under mine.  

I used Vicki Boutins Mixed Media Paper Pad.  OMG let me tell you how easy it makes for pulling a layout together!  All the work is done for you.  ALL OF IT! Then, with it being a lift, the design work is also done for you.  Win win!!

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These photos are from my boys 8th grade graduation.  His hair is so much longer now.  

I forgot that I need to reprint the left photo of him and I.  

I crossed it out for some reason and slapped that puppy right down on my layout.  

I'll fix it.  lol

Never Too Old - Paper Issues

Meet me over on the Paper Issues blog and see the Scraplift Sunday Layout, and how the team lifted from it.  

Bub was 10 years old, we passed a Build-a-bear and saw the minion.  We had to stop.  He loved the movie, so the minion was perfect.  I believe, you are never too old for a stuffie.  He named it Bob and we took him to Maine for the weekend too.  He helped drive and hid our dog so she could nap!  lol   

I used Carta Bella Toy Box.  Its so fun, perfect for all things boy and boy toys.  

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Grade 7 - Paper Issues

So, my friend Devra Hunt is in charge of choosing a layout each week for a Sunday Scraplift over on the  Paper Issues blog.  She choose from the team, something fun and challenging to lift.  This week, she chose a layout by Rachel O'Neal.  It was a challenge for sure!  You can play along by entering your take of the layout to the Paper Issues Friends and Fans Facebook Page under, Scraplift Sunday, for a chance to win a prize.  

I used Pinkfresh Boys Fort Collection for tis fun lift.  Grab it for 20% off in the Paper Issues store with code: Mary-Ann.

Here is Rachel's original layout.

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You're Wonderful - Paper Issues

Join me over on the Paper Issues blog today.

Every Sunday, they chose a layout to scrap lift and they chose mine.  So, I had to play along.  

I used the Echo Park, Once Upon a Time collection.  Grab anything you want from the Paper Issues Store for 20% with code: Mary-Ann.

This layout of Roman is when he was only 4 years old.  His cat at the time, Milford, followed him everywhere.  During this stage, he was always dressing up with any costume he could get.  He is such a sweet boy.  

Here is the layout that they had us lift for Scraplift Sunday.  

Winter - Paper Issues

Morning.  Each Sunday, Paper Issues PIFF has a challenge called Scrap lift Sunday.  They pick a designer's layout to scrap lift.  This week, they chose a layout  by Amanda.  She is an amazing designer and had a beautiful project that I lifted.

Here is my take.  I used Crate Paper's Snow & Cocoa collection that you can order from Paper Issues Store for 20% off when you use code: Mary-Ann.  

Here is Amanda layout.  Stunning, isn't it?

Cookie Bribery - Paper Issues

I decided I had time to play along with the Scraplift Sunday challenge over at Paper Issues Friends and Fans Facebook page.  Every Sunday, a layout is chosen as inspiration.  From that design, you can take what ever it is you want from it.  Wether it be the exact replica, the colors or even just a small piece.  Here is what I created with the lift.  

Here is the original layout by Michelle Gallant!

Do you see any resemblance?  I loved her layout.  I tried not to veer off too far from the original.  I  do wish I had that felt banner she used.  However, I was more than happy to use the October Afternoon Under the Tree Collection.  

You can get it from the Paper Issues store for 20% with code: Mary-Ann

NOTworthtenbucks - Paper Camellia

Good morning.  No, I did not make a mistake and run my words together.  I meant to add a hashtag before my title but there wasn't one so I left it as is.  I think it is fun!  Speaking of fun, today is reveal day over at Paper Camellia.  You get to see what the design team has been up to with the August kits. We get them a tad bit before the customers and hopeful get to inspire you  to dig into your box as soon as it gets to your front door.  It is a pretty exciting day when it shows up at my door, I tell ya!

For this layout, I wanted to use as much Fancy Pants in the kit as possible.  I added a few Pink Fresh embellishments that coordinated and some journaling to help you understand the title.  

Head over to Paper Camellia to see what the other designers have created.  

Also, I have to tell you that I scrap lifted this layout.  Yup.  Every Sunday over at Paper Issues facebook page, they have Scrap lift Sunday.  This week was a layout by Mandy Kay Starner.  You should check it out HERE.  Lift it if you want!  Be sure to share.