Nancyllake's Gallery: Mr & Mrs 1 of 2

Nancyllake's Gallery: Mr & Mrs 1 of 2

Nancyllake's Gallery: Mr & Mrs page 2 of 2

Nancyllake's Gallery: Mr & Mrs page 2 of 2 Finally uploading the layouts from Beckie's wedding album to my scrapbook.com gallery. Click on link to view more close up photos of the entire album. Sorry that I wasn't able to figure out how to post them in order. I am sure there is a way, but so far I haven't had much success in learning how. lol! I would love some feedback... this album was over 90+ 12x12 pages.... it actually took 3 albums to hold it all and there are still so many awesome photos that never made it in here. There are also tons of beautiful Cancun honeymoon photos that maybe some day I can scrap also. Right now I am so far behind on every project I have going that I won't be taking on any new ones unless it is for business not pleasure!!

And here is my 4th thank you card that goes with the set I've been posting. This, too, was made using Basic Grey Origins papers. The stamped sentiment was from my Studio G stamps. This card was simply embellished with a torn paper rose that I made and stamped with distress inks. I hope you like it. Now I am excited to move to some brighter and more feminine projects!! Thanks for looking! ~Nancy

Free Cricut Cut File Blog Links Share

Blogs with free cut files: *http://cricuttop40.com/ - has links to top sites *http://capadiadesigns.blogspot.com/ - one of the first and best sites *http://okieladybugsscrapnmore.blogspot.com/ - another of the best and first *http://amkscrap.blogspot.com/ *http://www.splitcoaststampers.com/forums/showthread.php?t=341674 *http://mycricutscrapbooking.com/ *http://scrapbooking.craftgossip.com/free-svg-and-cricut-cut-files/2009/06/25/ *http://www.obsessedwithscrapbooking.com/2009/07/beautiful-free-cricut-cut-files-at.html *http://www.4shared.com/dir/11423019/79882cc6/Everything_Cricut_DS_Cut_Files.html *http://www.wishingstardesign.com/cricuts/ *http://www.google.com/search?q=free+cricut+cut+files&hl=en&rlz=1B3GGGL_enUS357US357&ei=bNEgTJaZOYHGlQe3v6GrAQ&start=10&sa=N *http://www.hookedonstamping.com/index.php/cricut/cricut-cut-files/ *http://blucricut.wordpress.com/2010/01/13/cricut-gypsy-and-design-studio-free-cut-files/ *http://www.scrapbooking-die-cutters.com/cricut-design-studio-cut-files-353 *http://www.squidoo.com/cricut-design-studio-designs - top 10 Cricut Design Studio Blogs *http://www.ehow.com/how_5694595_cricut-cut-files.html - How to find Cricut cut files *http://www.cricut.com/messageboard/ - And don't forget the wealth of information and links that can be found on the Cricut Messageboards. This is where I found links to many of my favorite sites. You can find some really awesome blog links in the signature line of a lot of the posts. If you have any blogs that you love, please share them with us. I am always interested in free cut files. I have Design Studio, the Cricut Expression, the baby bug, and the Gypsy (which I have not learned how to use yet due to lack of time and the need for helpful resources. Thanks in advance for sharing!!! Nancy

Thank You Card

Below is another A2 card from my Thank You card set. I used scraps of Basic Grey Origins papers, distress inks, Studio G thank you stamp, Prima flowers,and I pop dotted the matted sentiment. My biggest goal for this set of cards was a more masculine look. I usually prefer more feminine colors and images so these cards are a bit 'outside the box' for me. I hope you like them.

Challenges on SF

Below are 2 challenges that have been posted on Scrapping Friends. I can't wait to see what you all come up with. If you aren't a member you will need to come on over and join. It's free and lots of fun. First go to www.yuku.com to create a user account. Then go to www.scrappingfriends.yuku.com to apply to join our group. I promise I will accept your invitation the moment I see it come in. Feel free to email me with any questions at nancyllake@yahoo.com (My apologies for the too large photos below... I am still learning and can't seem to get these to post smaller. Just click on the photos to see the whole image.) Sketch posted by dscrapyard on Photobucket Card posted by scrapaholicmt on Photobucket

Another Thank You Card

Here is another A2 card from my thank you card set. I made this using the Basic Grey Origins paper. I used a blog sketch as my inspiration, but I didn't get it uploaded before the deadline last week and I don't remember now which blog I got it from. Still working on fine-tuning this process of doing blog challenges. Anyways, the rose on this card seems to be a very popular technique in the paper crafting world these days. I tore circles of different papers and sizes, crumpled them as instructed, and pop dotted the layered rose onto my card. I then very lightly added some yellow Stickles glitter glue. The sentiment is Studio G and is matted using 4 brads and is pop dotted. This card is one of a 4 card set of thank you cards I am making. Hope you like it.

Family BBQ

Mark and I are soooooo happy!! The WHOLE fam is coming for an inprompto BBQ!! This rarely happens because everyone works different jobs and different shifts. Maybe there will even be time to play games!! We really love our family!♥ ♥ ♥ Off to make potato salad now. Yum! If I have time I've got a couple more cards I made to post later.

Scrapping Friends Card Challenge

Sharing a cardsketch that I posted on Scrapping Friends as a 'spot' challenge. All may enter, but if you aren't a member of the group yet you will need to join @ www.scrappingfriends.yuku.com And here below is my interpretation of the sketch. This actually meets a few blog challenges, but I never did get it uploaded and entered in the challenges in time. Papers are Basic Grey (origins, I think). Flower is made out of heart punchies with brown zig zag twill for the stem, and more hearts for the leaves. The button and brads are also Basic Grey. I used a Studio G stamp for the sentiment and yellow stickles to further embellish the card (although if I had it to do over again I would eliminate the stickles from the paper strips and just use it on the flower). Have fun - I can't wait to see what you all come up with!! Deadline to upload your images to this thread is May 31st at midnight EST. Winner will be chosen using random.org. Prize will be a couple packages of Bling embellishments and will be shipped to winners within 2 days of challenge closing!!

Don't Honk At Old People

Layout Sketch by Nancy

Here is another layout sketch I wanted to share.  I originally created this to use as a challenge on my Scrapping Friends group back when MSN hosted groups/communities.  Scrapping Friends still exists, but it is unfortunately not active like it used to be.  We always welcome new members.  We are now hosted on Yuku, join us here! Meanwhile, I hope you enjoy my sketches.  If you use them I would love a link back so I can see how you used it!!  Thanks!  ~Nancy

Wedding Album

I finally finished my step daughter's wedding album!! This album (actually it took THREE Albums) contains 92 or 93 12x12 layout pages total. Because it is so large I chose to post small thumb print photos here, but to really see the full affects of the many techniques and embellishments that are included in each layout click on any image to get to a full size photo and scroll through the album. I didn't include the sign in registry pages that were also included in this gift.