A layout for Melanie by Angela

Most crafters I know get into jags or phases. A few weeks ago, I decided that the newsprint paper tablets I had given my 5 year-old to doodle in (from the $1 store, by the way) were fabulous for myFiskars gel pens. Let's face it, no brand of gel pens are always working at 100%. They skip on paper that's too slick and sometimes bleed on paper that's too porous. But cheap newsprint-y paper? Score! This little glimpse of my layout shows my new jag- teensy-tiny little titles with the letters colored in with color coordinating gel pens. All the other trim is just a bonus =)

A Page by Cheryl for Melissa

What fun photos of Melissa. These photos really show her personality! She is such a fun gal and I was thrilled to get to scrap these photos that a friend took of her. So the title of the layout . . . 'Sew' Much Fun. I used different sewing embellishments and even had fun doing some embroidery. The back of the layouts have a pocket made with a vintage hankie that stores extra photos.

Thanks Melissa for allowing me to scrap these fun photos and keep being you! You're a lovely and lively gal! I appreciate you.

I did make a duplicate of the layout I created for Melissa for some 'fun photos' of friends at Reflections 2009.

'Sew' . . . in a world where you can be anything . . . Be Yourself!

So Happy Together

Layout made for Donna by Jolee Jane So fun capturing the feeling of " togetherness"

in Donna's pictures of her recent get away with her Hubby

Fun with felt , silver coil, and a vintage Christmas bead

A time for reflection and rest:::

Page by Cheryl For Nan

I love these photos of Nan and her daughter Franny. I've had the blessing of meeting this sweet cute gal and she is full of life. I love that Nan wanted to scrap these special memories of a mom and daughter at camp. Such a cute photo of Fran so I cut it out to make it a little more realistic looking.

I wanted a more rustic look since 'Camp' was the theme so I added beads for rocks, drew a tree, added some flowers, a vintage handpainted bluebird bead, a dragonfly and more. I used a special technique to get the color for the sky and the tree. I'll share more later as I'm working on the possibility of getting our journey published. I left a little journaling spot for Nan to record some special memories . . . the tag is enclosed in a semi-hidden pocket and states 'Slide Out'. What cherished memories for a mom and daughter to share. Nan is a wonderful mother and is building a legacy of warm memories for Franny.

I duplicated a similar page for myself and scrapped some photos of a Farmer's Market my aunt and I attended in Temecula.

So since it's Thanksgiving . . . I'd like to say that I'm thankful for children, for my Lucky 13 friends here, for my crafting friends and for the blessing of calling Nan a friend! I'm wishing you all a blessed Thanksgiving with loved ones. May you build many warm memories together this holiday season.

Warmest Thanksgiving blessings.

~ Cheryl

Elena's August Photos by Angela

Yeah, yeah. I know, it's NOVEMBER and I'm scrapping a nice, summery photos from August. That's what I love about scrapping- it's snowing at my house this weekend but I can have little creative escape through photos. That's my story and I'm sticking to it...

Elena's photos were fun to scrap because I didn't feel like I was held to any theme. These aren't birthday or vacation photos, they are just plain old fun and playing around photos and I like to think of Elena just goofing around after the challenging year she's had. As for tips and techniques, there's really nothing ground-breaking happening on this page but while I was creating it, I did realize that I have been so busy as a Lead Fiskateer for the past year and a half, I can't remember the last time I took time out to shop for delicious embellishments just for my very own fun. I'm dangerously low on supplies (*shout out to all scrapbook companies!*) so I improvised and hand lettered my title and cut out the butterfly from scratch with nothing but my handy-dandy Fiskars scissors. I even got brave and hand-drew a frame right onto the canvas. Sometimes it's nice to get back to basics.

Down by the sea

Page created for Melanie by Jane Pollock So fun working with canvas, I am constantly inspired by all the artists in lucky 13 and feel so very blessed to be part of such an amazing group;)


sewing layering and distressing myself into a frenzy

cant stop fraying the ends of the canvas sheet::::::

Melanie with her bright blue eyes and her pretty red dress, love this color combo with aged paper and canvas

Happy, Happy Disney Days - A Page by Cheryl Waters for Jennifer Priest

I was thrilled when I recieved Jennifer's photos of her and her family during their recent trip to Disneyland. Disneyland is known as the 'happiest' place on Earth' and by the expressions on these darling faces you can sure tell. What a wild ride - the Mad Hatter teacups. One of my daughter's favorite at Disneyland and surely a favorite of Jennifer's kids. I love the priceless expressions she caught on film.

I included two photos on the layout and the remaining photos are tucked away behind the canvas page in a pocket. But I can't share the whole page with you as of yet. I chose some fun colors to accent the colors in the photo and wanted a really 'carefree' feel to the layout. I used gesso, fabric paint, acrylic paint, Tattered Angels glimmer mist and even fabric crayons to give the canvas texture.

Having had the opportunity to spend some time with Jennifer I know she enjoys unique embellishments so I incorporated some cute little Japanese stickers (do you see the little girl with the camera?) I also made some of my own embellishments with foil glue and some unique trinkets I found at a craft store.

Thank you Jennifer for allowing me the opportunity to scrap these fun and 'happy' memories from your 'Disney Days'. When you wish upon a star . . . I hope all your dreams come true!