Saturday, January 21, 2012

My Mind's Blog Challenges #31

I decided to participate in My Mind's Eye Blog Challenges #31 this weekend.

I tackled the layout sketch first:

I used Bazzill cardstock (cream, dark grey), My Mind's Eye patterned paper, decorative brad and "favorite" & banner stamps, Papertrey Ink stamps (delightful doilies, label basics) & dies (beautiful blooms II #1, label basics). The alphabet stickers are Webster's Pages.

Here are some close-ups of the title and journaling:




Then, I tackled the card sketch, using some of the same elements:


I used My Mind's Eye patterned paper and "so much" stamps, Papertrey Ink cardstock (smokey shadow) & stamps (delightful doilies, label basics, happy trails). I also used this week's Make It Monday at Papertrey Ink: Ghost Masking.

What are you working on this weekend?

Thanks for looking!

19 comments:

Kara said...

gorgeous, love it!! that banner is so pretty (on both) I just finished cleaning the house and I think I am going to start working on my pti blog hop project!

Leah said...

OH! All this banner goodness is lovely :) Makes me so happy to have the banner builder set :) Love the colors on both and your dd is so cute with her doll. I have been wanting to get back to my room to craft, but have been too busy with cooking and preparing for a trip out of town tomorrow. Hopefully I'll get a bit of time at some point..I want to work on Valentines.

Penny said...

You did a great job on this layout challenge! Love Penny scrap-aholic@blogspot.com

Deb said...

This is fabulous! Love the banner elements and your use of label basics. It's been on my radar, but you have used it so well recently, it may make it into my shopping cart sooner than later.

Suzanne said...

Stunning, Leigh!! If I were a scrapbooker, I would want to be just like you. I would CASE it all. I love those banners and the colors.

Mara Campbell said...

I like how you combined the papers with stamping!!

Elena said...

oh my gorgeous banners! love how the banner flags are different shapes - so cool!

Lou Spiden said...

LOVE. Going to case!

Angela Fehr said...

These are both so beautiful, Leigh! I'm glad I checked out your entries in the challenges!

Tara LeClaire said...

Love the banners!!

Unknown said...

Leigh these are beautiful. The colors are so pretty and that black and white photo pops. She is a precious little girl. I sure miss those days.

curlyqmosaics said...

Beautiful layout and card! Love all the stamping and the sweet banners!

Lisa said...

Both projects are absolutely BEAUTIFUL!!! I am loving those little banners!! And the colour combo ... love!

Joyce said...

I love those banners. It's so nice that you can make a card and a layout with similar ingredients. You have quite the talent. Thanks for reminding me how much I like those doily stamps.

Meredith MacRitchie said...

I love it all Leigh!! You did such a great job with the MME sketches, and I love how you combined it with the MIM technique!

Karey said...

Love your card and layout. Banners are 1 of my favs.
I watched Besty's video on masking, so to see you use it was a suprise. This is my first here, I will be back.

Shanna said...

You know I love your work girl! That layout is sooooo cute! And the card too! Awesome job on the challenge!

Sherri said...

I just love how you used that banner paper Leigh, super cute.

NatQuebec said...

I love very much your page and card -)