Happy Slappy Tap Dancer and a Layout.

Yes, I will proudly admit that I loved Tap Dancing.  I did it for 9 years as a child.  I loved it.  I still play with the idea of joining the adult class at the local dance academy. 

I made a layout highlighting a very awkward stage in my childhood:

Check out my bangs and my awesome shoulder poof things.  

Needless to say, I was the most popular girl in middle school.  NOT!

When I pulled out this photo to scrap, I was blinded by my costume and my creativity came to a sudden halt.  I need inspiration, PRONTO!

Scrap Our Stash is having a Stash Challenge.

The word is T-W-I-N-E.  The rules are to include an item from your stash for each letter in the word.  Here's what I did:

T-Tag

              W-Wood Veneer

             I-Ink Splatters

                  N-Notebook Paper

             E-Enamel Dots

I also used a sketch from Sketch-N-Scrap.

I used their Twistback Thursday Sketch #1:

Along with my old items:
The photo, some old cpu paper, mist, and and white card stock

and new items:
Everything else on my layout is new from my January Hip Kit & Add-on.

What embarrassing photos have you scrapped lately?

I love sketches!

I love a good sketch.  I found one at Scrap Our Stash Challenge Blog.


December Sketch & Stash Challenge #21: Use the sketch as inspiration for your layout AND use as much product from your stash.

Here is my take on the challenge:

#1: I love this sketch so much that I hardly changed it.  My son's 2011 Christmas Morning photos fit perfect with the design.

#2: All my product for this layout came from my stash.  Most of it is Crate Paper's DIY Shop Line.  I love how it gave a vintage feel to my photos.

Do you use product from your older stash frequently? Or do you stick with the new stuff?

Photo Inspired Scrapbook Page

The Scrap Our Stash Challenge Blog is having a photo inspiration stash challenge.  

Here's the photo:

The Rules:  You must create a layout using this photo to inspire you.  It can be anything from color, theme, food, using circles, etc.  ANYTHING that inspires you.  

AND

You must also use something from your stash that sparkles- glitter, bling, sequins, glitter, stickles, etc.

You can get to the challenge HERE.

I was very inspired by the photo.  The first thing that caught my eye was the color scheme.  The photo made me think of the Holidays and being with a group of family and friends.  Then,  I liked how the photo was very centered on the object.  

Here's my layout:

I followed the same color scheme as in inspiration picture.  Since the inspiration picture reminded me of holidays with family & friends, I chose a photo of me and my husband at a holiday parade.  We went with a large group of friends and family and had a wonderful time.  Also, I kept my layout very centered and in line, just like the glass mugs in the photo.  I added two items that sparkle-  silver glitter wash tape (along the patterned paper background) and I added silver sequins.  

This was a great challenge.  I love using a photo for inspiration.  Where do you find inspiration?  I would love for you to share!