my b.f.f.

Here I am, combining challenges again! This page is for the prompt: B.F.F. at Pink Ninjas.

I am also participating in a challenge at Scrap That! where you build your own kit and then make two pages with it. This is page #1 for that challenge. Here is the kit that I put together. I actually really like it, and think that I might have bought this if I had seen it somewhere for sale.



And, because I was in the mood to keep combining, I also am working on the weekly challenges over at Scrap Freak. Technically I did both week 1: Repeating, and week 2: Hidden Journaling in one, but I don't know if I can count it as 1 entry for both. I repeated the circles throughout the page with the Hambly paper, the swirly pearls and the buttons. The hidden journaling is a note I wrote to Darlene that only she would understand.

So, what challenges have you been playing lately? Leave me a comment and let me in on some new sites I may want to play along with!

the design team's been announced!

Head on over to the new home for Sketchy Thursdays and see who was chosen for the Design Team!

sketchythursdays.blogspot.com

our new place to play...

Head on over to Sketchy Thursdays' new home! There you will find a clue... OK, that just sounds like a wild goose chase, but it really isn't. Do head over there, though.... it's gonna be great, I promise!

sketchythursdays.blogspot.com

one more day!

One more day! Check in tomorrow to see why I've been jumping outta my seat for weeks!

Here are some hints...
1. 4 FABULOUS packs of paper to give away.
2. 6 stamp sets to give away.
3. One big prize to give away from a scrappy store.
4. A sketchy partner in crime to announce.
5. A DT to announce.
7. And a new place to play!

OK, I may have given too much away, but you're intrigued, right?! I wanted to announce everything today, but I had a difficult time saying 9/11 was a launch date.

Take a moment to reflect today on those whose lives were changed forever on this date 8 years ago. I know Americans were deeply affected, but I'm convinced our friends abroad also felt the sting that came with such tragedy. If it could happen here, it could happen anywhere, right?

Hug a loved one today. Hold them tight.

Ciao friends! See you tomorrow!!

the new sketch for this week

Here is the new sketch for you to play along with. Remember to have fun and make this sketch your own. You don't have to use floral papers or the flower, I was just having some fun. Patterned paper and embellishments of any kind are good.

Please post your entry to Mr. Linky or the comments section of this post by 11:59 p.m. (EST) Wednesday Sept. 16. I will post all of the layouts as well as announce a winner Thursday, Sept. 17.

Thanks for stopping by and for playing along! Stop back on Saturday... I can hardly contain myself!!

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Next week's winner will receive a prize from Precocious Paper! Tessa has something new cooking and wonderful items already stocked in her store. Take a look!

These cardboard flowers are yummy! Not too mention all of her other flowers!

a sketchy thursdays winner!

Hi everyone, happy Thursday! Here are the entries for this week. Take a peek and see who all played along this time. I love the variations on this sketch. They are all so bright and fun this week!

submitted by Vanessa

submitted by Toccara

submitted by Theresa

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submitted by Terria


submitted by Tami

submitted by Stacy

submitted by Pearl

submitted by Pat


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submitted by Monica


submitted by Maureen

submitted by Mary


submitted by Loree

submitted by Leah the Orange


submitted by Kristin

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submitted by Kathy


submitted by Jennifer

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submitted by Deborah

submitted by Deanne

submitted by Dana

submitted by Celina

submitted by Brenda

submitted by Angie

submitted by Amanda

Thanks to everyone who played this week! Wow, what an AWESOME turn out!! I love seeing all the new faces and of course hold a special place for those that have been playing since day one. You know who you are! Big virtual hug to you!!

The winner this week is Pat!! Congrats! Send your shipping address to me at dianadesigns@rochester.rr.com and I will send your FLAMINGO SCRAPS scrappy prize to you right away. Thank you again to Flamingo Scraps for sponsoring this week's challenge.

And, for those of you who stopped by their store and browsed around, THANK YOU!!! Suzanne and Susan are quickly becoming great friends to Sketchy Thursdays and you'll be seeing more of them here. So, if you are in the market for Prima, Maya Road, Upsy Daisy, etc. give them your love!!

Check back here later today for the next sketch. And, don't forget there is a big announcement coming on Saturday. I ABSOLUTELY can't wait!!

meet flamingo scraps!

This week's FANTASTIC Sketchy Thursdays sponsor is Flamingo Scraps. Let's get to know the women behind the store.

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We are Suzanne and Susan, and we are FLAMINGO SCRAPS! We’re a couple of fun-loving, scrapbook and paper craft obsessed ladies having a blast with our online scrapbook store.

Our goal is to make your shopping experience at FLAMINGO SCRAPS as unique as its name by carrying the hottest new and coolest classic finds in the scrapbook and paper craft world. FLAMINGO SCRAPS features Prima Marketing, Kaisercraft, Pink Paislee, Maya Road, Upsy Daisy, Webster’s Pages, Lily Bee and more.

FLAMINGO SCRAPS will remain a boutique-style store dedicated to the hard to find and the finest to be found! We promise fair prices, reasonable shipping, and the best customer service anywhere. Come visit our eBay store and become a part of the FLAMINGO SCRAPS family.

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Thanks, ladies! Flamingo Scraps also has a great blog and a Facebook page. Check them out, follow them and fan them!

This week's winner will receive a prize package from Flamingo Scraps. Post your Sketchy Thursdays entry to Mr. Linky in the right sidebar before 11:59 p.m. (EST) tonight or post the link to your entry in the comments section here. Thanks for playing!

stopping by to say...

Hi there! Here is my card for the SPCC #14 challenge. I am rockin' the love for Cosmo Cricket again! The colors this week at SPCC are blue, grey and suede. Great masculine colors, and the Boyfriend and Little Man lines from Cosmo Cricket are perfect.

The inside of the card says "congrats" (in case you were wondering what the "stopping by to say" ended with).

Supplies: Cosmo Cricket (pp), Cosmo Cricket (chipboard), Making Memories (letter stickers), DCWV (cardstock)

Thanks for checking in on my blog today. I want to let you all know that the big announcement is almost here!! This week, in fact! I'm so excited to finally be able to share the great news, prizes and updates with you!!

Sign up to follow if you aren't already. I'd hate for you to miss the news! Mark your calendar for Sept. 12 to check back here!

what a pair!

Hey everyone! Here is my page for this week's Sketchy Thursdays. I also used the prompt at Spunky Scrappers to create a page for famous pairs.

Well, these two guys are my famous pair! They are my Batman and Robin... and any other famous sidekicks. Nate loves everything about his Dad and wants to be just like him. He's all boy!




Supplies: Sassafras Lass Monstrosity (pp, fussy cuts, stickers), American Crafts (vinyl Thickers), Making Memories (letter stickers), twine

If you are celebrating Labor Day today... HAPPY LABOR DAY!