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You are right, Sue. I also don't use them as much as I could (I keep forgetting). So far, I've only used the Corner Punches in a "boring way" 😄, only at the corners of papers. Another thing I could use more is the Edge Fonts, which you also use beautifully. I think I'll create a folder with some of your layouts to be reminded and inspired by all the different ways to add them to a page. 🙂

Wow, what a beautiful layout, Susan!

Sue, this is simply beautiful. The way you used the bow is SO creative, and I love it! The same goes for how you use the corner punches. You are sure an inspiration for us.

Corrie, I am sure that after this looooong flight, it was a great feeling to see the family at the airport to welcome you. Beautiful photo and layout.

I'll check and see if I have this kit. He really is adorable. If I'm not mistaken, she found him in the stable. He was just a tiny, cute little thing. 🙂

What a loss for your friend. 😞 But the card is beautifully made, Julie. Simple and full of sentiment. I like your work very much.

I don't remember seeing any of her drawings of Boo... just the monthly photos.

I finished another page... It feels good to be creating layouts again. Credits: I used a template from Yin Designs with the necessary changes to fit my needs. I met this designer through Carole on Day 4 of the Double Take Workshop. Border Stitching by KAagard (KAagard_July17CCM_BorderStitches_5). I applied a gradient to it, which I had created some time ago. Cassel: Rivet - DateStamp#8 - Sticker Effect applied to the title Title: Font GrilledCheese BTN Wide Blk Edit: As it happens often, it was only after I had posted here that I noticed that the gradient was not applied to the whole stitching... I already corrected it.

I've just registered for this workshop, too. 🙂

Bonnie, great layout displaying those beautiful animals... It must be a sight to see them "so close"... Look at those eyes!

Ann, this is such a lovely layout. What a blessing it is to be able to see all these beautiful species in their natural habitat.

I love that, Julie! I also like DiHiller's kits very much and her monthly updates about Boo, her cat.

Rene, it's sure a good feeling, isn't it? Congrats!

Julie, this is lovely!

Thank you, Corrie. I am sure you will bring back great memories and photos from your time in California... Saying goodbye to the family is never easy. 😞 Have a safe trip home! 🙏

I started creating this as just one page, and it ended up being a double page. Most of the time, the final layout is completely different from the one I began—different papers, colors... That's why it takes so long for me, but I am happy that at least I'm doing something. Credits: Template by Scrapping with Liz (SwL_LotsofBlocksTemplate5). -- To suit my needs, I usually rotate the template, change the size of the photos, etc. Background paper: #ps_janet-scott_43698_paper-texture-template-068_cu plus a Photo Effects>Sepia Toning ---- I also added a lined paper I created for the Build-A-Kit Workshop, plus a photo of the internet with a Black Pencil filter. From Cassel: Tutorials>Fasteners>Back Brad -- Photo Prongs -- Cross Stitch cass-DateStamp#4 script, which I purchased on the 22nd just for this layout. The arrows are created with a font suggested in the Lab7-Module 08 (KGArrows).

Ann, I love to see the calendar pages you create monthly.

Sue, as always, beautifully done.

Sharla, this is a simple and lovely layout. The flowers are so delicate and beautiful. I remember the first time I saw wild garlic (Bärlauch) here. We were riding our bicycles in the forest, and after a turn, we came to huge patches of it... Back then, we had no idea what plant it was ... Over the years, it became more known, and now people make pesto, spreads, mix with butter, etc.

Sue, I started something similar but not as organized as you did... I have the preview images/ location on the laptop and it's very handy when I want to choose a tutorial to follow or to add to a layout. But having it on a printed sheet is even better! Good tip!

Thank you so much, Mary, Susan, and Sue, for the kind words; they are immensely appreciated. ❤️ I have to say that I got the idea of adding greenery to the background paper from a Lilypad artist-designer (lgrieveson) who often adds them to her pages/kit, but in her case, more in an artsy way. Here are the paper and some of the stickers I used (here in jpeg):

After many moons, I have something to post here... It's one layout from the folder I called Unfinished Layouts... There are still many in it! I finished it a few weeks ago, but I only remember to post it today. Credits: Template from Scrapping with Liz (SwL_LotsofBlocksTemplate3) Background paper: DiHiller_PSJul2021_Paper5 plus Greenery and berries stickers from mommyish_AAM. I played with the blend mode. Alpha (Hotel): APennington_TLP Treasured Font: Astorica Display Black Cassel: I followed different Frame Tutorials from the Creative Scrap tutorials.

What great work has been posted here! There are so many beautiful layouts and birthday cards! It's always a joy and inspiration to browse the posts.

Sue, I feel the same way. 🙂 I really like creating my own stuff, although I certainly use things from the kits I've collected over the years. I have many of Carole's great scripts, which come in handy to speed up the process... Some work like magic! Like you, I love the Masterclasses. There is always something new or a deep explanation of something we saw before, but my go-to is the Preview page of the Creative Scrap tutorials... I like looking at the photos to decide which tutorial to follow.

HAPPY BIRTHDAY & THANK YOU! It's your birthday, but we are the ones getting the presents. I have already gone shopping! ☺️