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Close knit: DT layout for Stuck?! Sketches

January 15, 2018 By Janice Daquila-Pardo 2 Comments

Today Stuck?! Sketches launches our second challenge of January. Grab the sketch and play along for prizes from Creative Embellishments, DCWV, and Victoria Marie.

The story

During my visit to see Mom and Phil in North Carolina last November, I asked Mom to teach me again how to knit. I’ve been able to crochet since grade school, but knitting has always sort of intimidated me. We have tried before, but it didn’t really stick then. This time I think it may have “gone in.”

I know I could learn by watching YouTube videos, but I really wanted to learn the basics from my mommy.

Product/technique notes

I used patterned papers, die cuts, and flair from various Crate Paper/Maggie Holmes collections and cut the title on my Silhouette.

Lucky in love is lucky enough

May 19, 2017 By Janice Daquila-Pardo Leave a Comment

The story

I ran across this quote about love on Pinterest and thought it would make the perfect title for a page about my honey. I took this photo of Matt on Thanksgiving in 2009.

Product/technique notes

I used patterns and die cuts from the Maggie Holmes Open Book collection, and I cut the title on my Silhouette.

Easter memories 1968

April 16, 2017 By Janice Daquila-Pardo Leave a Comment

The story

I have this wonderful photo of my dad’s older sister’s family (the Duffys) on Easter morning in 1968. All the families are just back from Easter mass and gathered at Nana and Papa’s house. How much do you love their Easter clothes and hats? What a beautiful family.

Happy Easter Sunday to all!

Product/technique notes

I used patterned papers from the BasicGrey Knee Highs collection. The chipboard diecuts are from Crate Paper, and the paper diecuts are from My Mind’s Eye. The glitter “memories” is a Thickers word from American Crafts.

Hello gorgeous: DT layout for Stuck?! Sketches

February 15, 2017 By Janice Daquila-Pardo 4 Comments

Today Stuck?! Sketches launches our mid-month February challenge. Grab the sketch and play along for prizes from Scrapmatts and The ScrapRoom.

The story

Our sweet little Lucy has the most amazing bright green eyes. When I snapped this March 2016 photo, I immediately knew I would scrap it.

We love you so, Lucy Lou.

Product/technique notes

All the patterned papers I used were from the Crate Paper Bloom collection. The title is a Silhouette cut file that I modified. The brads are by BasicGrey, the puffy hearts are by Pebbles, and the sequins are by Darice.

Fa la la la la

December 13, 2016 By Janice Daquila-Pardo 3 Comments

I took piano lessons for many years, starting in early grade school. Although I don’t often sit down to play the piano much these days, I always break out the Christmas carol music books and limp through my favorites. It’s one of my Christmas traditions. In this photo taken on Christmas Day 2004, I was playing carols for my family, who had come to visit for the holiday.

Product/technique notes

I followed sketch 301 from Creative Scrappers and used products mostly from the Crate Paper Bundled Up collection. The cut-apart card is from Simple Stories December Documented, the glittered snowflakes are from K&Co, the label stickers are from Shimelle and Cosmo Cricket, and the ornament die cut is from BasicGrey Evergreen. I chose my supplies based on the Scrap O’Clock mood board below.