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Stick it Down 2-page Sketch-- October 2023

Hello and happy Sunday!

October is my favorite time of the year.  The days are still long and colors in New England are spectacular!  

Here is a Layout I created for the Stick It Down 2 page sketch.  I stayed pretty true to the sketch, except I used less photos.  I really liked all the pennants because it gave me a chance to use a variety of Italy inspired paper.

If you haven't been to Italy, then put it on your list.  The sights are amazing and so is the food.  Everything tastes better in Italy, even the street sandwiches!

Here is the sketch.  

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Thanks Maureen

Stick It Down October Single Page

Hi everyone and happy fall!

This time last year, we visited Quebec City with some friends.  The weather was gorgeous and the views, stunning.

I used Stick It Down's October sketch to jump start my Quebec City scrapbook.  Below is a picture of the famous Hotel Farimont Le Chateau Frontenac.  The hotel is in the 'walled city' and is elevated.  There are lots of great views.

Below is the sketch, I followed it closely, deviating slightly.

Because I have so many pictures, I just had to create a second page.

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Thanks, Maureen

Mintay Places We Go-- August sketch-- Stick It Down

Hi, it's Maureen here.  I'm here to show you the August two-page scrapbook sketch from the Stick It Down Design Team.

I love sketches because they help me jump start my scrapbook projects.  Here's a page documenting our 2019 trip to Florence Italy.

Stick It Down-- Two Page Sketch JULY 2023

Hi everyone and welcome to summer!

To celebrate summer, I took the Stick It Down's 2 page July sketch and used it with Photoplay's new line called 'Sweet Sunshine'.

Here is the sketch:

I love the simplicity of this sketch.

Here is my creation:

To give the layout a bit more, I stencilled some sunrays on the left page and then some waves on the right page.  I have to tell you, I am addicted to stencils!

Please play with us this month.

Thanks, Maureen

Stick it Down two-page scrapbook layout-- June

Hello and happy June!

I'm here to showcase Stick It Down's June two-page sketch.

For this sketch, I used Fancy Pant's Prairie Rose paper line.  I fell in love with all of the flowers and bright colors.  The paper and sketch worked perfect to document my little friend's day at the farm.  I added some wood accents to give it more texture and stenciled in some hearts.

Please play along with us this month and get some scrapping done!

Thanks, Maureen

Stick It Down-- Two Page Sketch May 2023

Hi and happy May!

I love May-- the trees are blooming and there are colors everywhere. To celebrate Spring, I broke out my new Rosie's Studio Frolic line and paired it with the May sketch.

I just love the colors of this line.  To bring out the pinks, I stenciled some flowers onto the pages and used CTMH's Sundance cardstock as an accent.

I hope this sketch gets you motivated to break out your spring colors and get some memories documented!  Please be sure to check out the Stick It Down Blog.

Thanks, Maureen

Daisy, Daisy Card Class

 Hi and happy Sunday!

I'm hosting an overnight group with South Shore Scrappers on the weekend of April 20-23 in Falmouth, MA.  On Saturday at 10:30, 4/22, I'll be teaching a card class.  The class will focus on stenciling and inking.

At the class we'll be using A2 and Slim-line stencils, along with a stamp/thin cut set with coordinating stencils.  Stenciling is a great way to add some color to your projects.

Please see kit tab for more information.

Thanks, Maureen

Stick It Down 2 page Sketch-- April

Hello and welcome Spring!

Welcome to the Stick It Down 2-page Sketch!

For this sketch, I broke out my Rosie's Studio 'Lucky Me' paper line.  I love those Chinese cats! To give the page more interest, I cut a Heart on White CS and backed it in the Rainbow patterned paper.  

I hope this sketch will get you motivated and moving!  Please be sure to check out all of the design team work.

Thanks for stopping by,

Maureen

Stick It Down-- Card Sketch-- March

 Hi, it's Maureen.  I'm hear to show you the March card sketch from the Stick It Down team.  

I decided to make a Baby card with this sketch.  I used CTMH's New Kid on the Block Stamp and Die set.  I paired this iwth the Daisy, Daisy paper line.  

Got some stamps, then come join us this month!

Thanks for stopping by, Maureen

Stick It Down 2 page Layout-- March

 Hi, 

It's almost Spring and I'm so excited!  I used this sketch to document Easter 2021 for my friend.

The sketch was perfect and helped showcase all of these great memories.

The layout was created using Photoplay's Bunnies and Bloom. To give the LO more dimension, I inked up some Mintay Chippies-- Eggs and Bunny.

Please play along with us this month and get those memories scrapped!

Thanks for stopping by, Maureen

Are We There Yet??? 8 page scrapbook kit

 Hi everyone,

how is your February going?  It was very cold here in Massachusetts last week, but it was in the 60's today!  That is New England weather for you:)

Here is a scrapbook kit that I have been working on for a bit.  It is from the CTMH's "Are We There Yet?" line.  This line is Travel inspired.  After being in the house for years due to Covid, I hope to fill up these pages quickly!!

For this kit, I used some designs and Cricut files from a fellow CTMH maker, Jennifer Smith.  I've always loved Jen's work and was so glad to use her files.  

In this kit, I also used CTMH's Stencil Pack #1, Z6091.  This is a must have stencil pack.  I used the map and metro stencils on this layout.  A couple of months ago, I used the tropical leaves.  To use the stencils, I simply cut the stencil apart and apply whatever ink color works.  So easy!

This kit is pre-cut and will ship out next week.  If you'd like to order your kit, click HERE.

Thanks, Maureen

Stick It Down-- February Card Sketch

Hello there,

I'm so excited to be on the design card sketch design team.  Scrapbooking comes very easy to me.  When I think of creating a page, so many thoughts come to my mind.  The same is not true for cards.  I struggle here.  Being on the Card Sketch team really helps!

Below is the sketch for the February card.

When I saw this sketch, I thought of a CTMH dies set that had a bunch of hearts on it.  I then taped some patterned paper behind all the hearts and stamped a Thank You sentiment.

I hope this sketch will get you crafting this month!  Thanks for stopping by and plesae be sure to see all the team's creations.

Maureen

Stick It Down-- February 2 page Layout

 Hi, Maureen here with the Stick It Down February 2 page sketch LO!!

For this challenge, I scrapped a recent tirp to Quebec City.  When I saw the large heart in the sketch and just new I needed a travel sign/globe  Well nothing worked better than this Route sign.  If took over 7 hours to drive from Boston to Quebue City!  

When we arrived in Canada at the border, we had to show our Covid Vaccine cards.  I remembered to bring mine but forgot to fill out a form that was due at the gate.  So, we had to pull into the office while I completed it:)

I hope this sketch inspired you to get some paper crafting done this month.  Please see all the design teams projects this month and keep crafting!

Thanks for stopping by, Maureen

Stick It Down-- 2-page Layout-- January 2023

Hello and happy new year!

So happy to start this year with a great sketch from Stick It Down.

On Christmas Eve, we each picked an ornament that was special to us.  I chose to document this memory using Keep It Simple Scrapbooking (KISS)'s Scandinavian Christmas.  This line is so cute with Gnomes and Santa!

To make this LO stand out, I used Mintay's Santa and Ornament Chippies and decorated using Gina K's gold Glitter Gel.  It was a little messy, but loved the effect!

Please be sure to check out all of the creations this month.  

Thanks for stopping by, Maureen

Stick It Down-- January Card Sketch

Hi everyone and Happy New Year!

This year I'll be joining the Stick It Down Card Group.  I'm so excited because I love paper crafting and often need a push to get moving on cards.

Here is the sketch 

Here is my card:

Fancy Pants-- Memory Lane Scrapbook Layout

Hi it's Maureen here. I'm still procrastinating decorating for Christmas! So, what to do??? Scrapbook last Thanksgiving. Makes sense to me:)

To document Thanksgiving, I used Fancy Pant's 'Down Memory Lane' paper and ephemera. Love it! I paired with some Mintay Chippies-- of course. I sprayed the Cheers Mintay Chippie with Dina Wakely's blue Marina spray. Love it. Added some stenciling for the blank spot.

Love it, now maybe onto Christmas??

Thanks

PS Message me if you'd like this collection 

Stick It Down 2 page Sketch-- December

Hi everyone,

I can't believe it's December-- yikes!  I have lots of Christmas shopping to do.  But, first I want to share the Stick It Down 2 page sketch for December.

CTMH has new line of paper called Seas & Greetings.  One side is for a holiday in the tropics and the other is for cold, winter weather.  With this paper and sketch in mind, my first thought was a snow globe!  I don't know about you, but when I see a snow globe, I instantly pick it up and shake it.

Using a Cricut image, I cut out a 10.5 inch snow globe.  Then, I carefully lined the edges with foam tape and filled it with lots of shaker goodies!  Next, I placed acetate on top and then glued down the frame.

Here's a closer look at the shaker.  One tip with shakers is to glue down a few of the sequins and shaker stuff.  This way not all of the shaker bits will fall to the bottom.

I'll be working on a process video to show you how to make this shaker.  Please check back in.  

Be sure to see all of the Stick It Down Design Team's projects. Click HERE to see.

Thanks for stopping by,

Maureen

Supplies:

CTMH Seas & Greetings paper pack and sticker.

CTMH Lagoon and White Card Stock.

CTMH Pewter Ink.

CTMH Green and Blue Shimmer Brushes.

CTMH Interactive Christmas Cards

 Hi, it's Maureen here.  Wow, we are in early November!  This means Christmas card time!

If you've been following me for a while, then you know I don't make interactive cards often.  Scoring and measuring are just not my thing.  Well, CTMH came out with some interactive card dies.  And, now I feel like a pro!

I made a Pull Tab, Slider, and a Coffee Gift Card Holder!  If that was not enough, I dry embossed and then stenciled in some ink!  I am in love.

I'll be teaching these cards at the next two events.  The first one is in Mansfield Ma on 11/12 and the second class will be on 12/3 in Norwell MA.  Please click HERE to sign up.  Cost of class is $25.

Thanks for stopping by, Maureen

Stick It Down-- Two Page Sketch, Nov 2022

 Hello,

I'm here to share Stick It Down's two page sketch for November.  I used this sketch to document some Halloween photos.  To make the title, I used CTMH's small Shaker Foam circles and stenciled in a Web using Gray Ink.

This cute paper line is also from CTMH-- Fab-BOO-lous!  Love it.

Please be sure to check out all of the projects from the Stick It Down design team.

Thanks for stopping by,

Maureen