Hooray for March Madness!!!

March Madness means different things to different people.  Although we don't have any basketball players in the family, we can certainly root on the home team!!  Luckily, Scrappin Sports & More not only carries all your favorite sports, there's something special for all you cheerleaders!!

~Shannon

Supplies:
#1305 Basketball Paper
#5550 Basketball cardstock stickers
#1388 Basketball Paper (CHA Winter release)
#1291 Cats Paper (backside)
Cheerleader Custom Paper

Spring Training!

Spring Training is in full swing at our house and it's not even spring yet!  But, spring training is all about baseball and we eat, sleep, and dream baseball 12 months of the year!  All the boys have started practicing and even with his broken heal, Austin is at every practice, meeting and game that the High School team has.  He has high hopes to get back in the game as soon as he is healed!  In the meantime, I have some pics from some previous years to scrap with and a layout to share with you!  This new baseball paper is the perfect color scheme for the Alderwood Little League Juniors!

A year's worth of Fabulous!!

I decided to make a calendar to use as a gift, but I'm liking it so much, it may end up staying right here!  The Scrappin' Sports & More Calendars Made Easy line is perrfect for this project.  And, the line has a set of cardstock stickers that fit perfectly on my blank calendar with the names of the months.

Today I did small layouts on three of the pages on my calendar.  Throughout the month, I'll share a few more pages!

Products Used:
#1281- Calendars Made Easy March
#1283- Calendars Made Easy May
#1287- Calendars Made Easy September
#5538- Calendar Topper Cardstock Stickers

Thanks for stopping by today!  Be sure to check back later in the month to see more pages from my calendar!

~Nicole~

Freshman Year Homecoming

It is still unbelievable to me that Victoria is a Freshman this year.  She was very excited to go to Homecoming this year.  I wanted to do a special layout to focus on her hair and dress.  I used the newest line from Scrappin Sports and More...The Sport Is to create this layout.  Here is what I came up with..hope you like it :)

Scrappin' Sports & More Paper:
#1347 The Sport Is Homecoming
#1328 Sports Head On Music

Wrestling!

My son participated in a local wrestling league for one season.  Of course the photos from the crowded & poorly lit gymnasiums aren't great but I am still thankful to have them.

My layout features Scrappin' Sports & More Custom Wave Paper (#907) and Scrappin' Sports & More Custom Cotton Paper (#905) - Scrappin' Sports & More's Custom papers really personalize your scrapbook pages!   You can see the Custom papers Here!

Thanks for stoppin' by!

~Carolyn

In honor of standardized testing week...

I thought I would try out a school layout and the new customized papers!!  These new papers are AMAZING!!  You can add your school name or pretty much anything else.  As this is my daughter's freshman year, what better way to highlight her school picture?  And you can even change the background color.  I chose white because of the teal shirt she was wearing, but you can choose one of many colors!!

Be sure to check out the catalog as you can even add images such as school mascots to some of the papers!! 

Oh...and for those of you students taking standardized tests this week (at least they are here in Fort Wayne)...GOOD LUCK!!!

~Shannon

Product Used:

#1809 Locker

OHIO...Buckeye Country

For those of you familiar with Ohio State University, you will understand that the kids jumping off the raft are spelling out OHIO.  It took a lot of picture taking, but I was happy to get one photo where you can make out the letters.  The new Scrappin' Sports & More Swimming paper is the perfect backdrop for these photos.  All I had to do is add a few pieces of cardstock in the red and grey and the layout was complete.  What kind of swimming pictures do you have from last season that still need to be put in your scrapbook?  This double sided paper is sure to get you well on your way :)

All I Really Need to know about Life, I Learned Playing Soccer!

I created a fun mini album about my son playing soccer and while I was trying to decide how to do it, it occurred to me how many life lessons there are in soccer- or any sport, for that matter.  So, I used several different SS&M soccer papers, some SS&M Soccer Rubons, some black chipboard for the pages and some book rings and it came together quickly!

Products Used:
#1349 The Sport is...Soccer Paper
#1248 Soccer Game Paper
#5530 Soccer Balls Cardstock Stickers
#5541 Soccer Cardstock Stickers
#1336 Sports Head On- Wrestling

Thanks so much for stopping by today!! 

~Nicole

Puck Heads!

We took  my son & his pal to our local hockey team's game one Saturday.  I had never seen these puck head hats before & the boys loved them!!

I loved combining SSM's new Super Sized Cardstock hockey sticker with the Sports on the Edge Hockey paper!

Supplies used:

On the Edge Sports - Hockey paper #1313

Sports Head On - Wrestling #1336

Super Size Cardstock Sticker - Hockey #5568

Hockey Cardstock Sticker #5540

Thanks for stoppin' by!

~Carolyn

Hurry Up, Spring!

February is coming to a close.  If that darned ol' groundhog was right then Spring is right around the corner.  Softball, golf and track are all 3 spring sporting activities we enjoy in our household.  Today I'm sharing a layout using the golf double sided paper from  our newest release, The Sport is.

I absolutely love these new papers.  I know you will too.
Thanks for looking.

My Tennis Pro - He's an Ace!

Austin loves all sports and all competitions - if it involves a racket or a ball, he is all over it.  If he isn't already good at it, he is willing to give it his best shot.  Tennis is no exception.  It's not his favorite sport, but he's happy to give you a game!  I love that the new tennis papers can be used for my tennis Ace or my retriever and his favorite toy!  Very versatile!

1 paper...2 layouts

When CHA comes around, there are times I have to surrender some layouts to the show for your viewing pleasure.  But it is sometimes fun to go back and recreate those layouts.  This time around, I got a totally different look using the same products.  Take a look...

Have you ever re-created a layout?  Tell us about it here!

~Shannon

Supplies:
#1322 Cross Country
#1340 Cross Country/Track
#1241 Cross Country Game

Dreaming of Summer!

It's been really cold here in Maine, but we are starting to feel glimpses of warmpth and seeing the sure sign of spring: MUD!  The thought of being warm in the sun always makes me think of summer!  Last summer, we discovered a fabulous beach that is only a short drive from our house.  It's one of those beaches that is usually filled with just the "locals," so it's never really crowded.  We spent many dreamy days there enjoying the sun, sand and surf.  The kids liked the "surf" part the best and played with their boogie boards for hours just walking out and riding the waves back in with screeches and giggles every single time!

The "Simming" paper in the new "The Sport is..." line was perfect to scrap one of those priceless photos that I snapped at the beach this summer!  And, it worked really well with the Watersports paper from the "Head On Sports" line that I used for the background.

Products Used:
#1335 -Head On Sports: Watersports
#1351 -The Sport is...Swimming

Thanks so much for stopping by today!

Fishing!

Last summer my son went fishing with his pal & his pal's dad ... my son LOVED fishing and being outside in the reservoir at the base of Pikes Peak, however my son did not care to actually eat the fish they caught!

This photo was perfect for SSM's new The Sport is ... Fishing paper!  I combined it with Sports Head On Fishing paper and On the Edge Sports - Fishing paper, these papers went together so easy!

Supplies used:

Sports Head On - Racing paper #1329

Sports Head On - Fishing paper #1323

On the Edge Sports - Fishing paper #1309

The Sport is - Fishing paper #1342

Thanks for stopping by!

~Carolyn

Things I love....

#1 on the list:  "The Sport Is...".  SS&M's newest paper release!

This line is not limited to just sports either!  Included in the new papers is the Homecoming/Prom double sided paper.  Here, I've used the Prom side of the paper - the writing is elegant and with it being in black and white, well, it will go with any color you'd like to add.  I used Umbrella Stripes and Tiles paper to add pops of color to this Prom layout of my kids from a couple of years ago.

Products used:
#1347 The Sport is Homecoming/Prom
#1164 Cards, Anyone
#1040 Defining Swimming
#1041 Umbrella Stripes and Tiles

Thanks for looking!

AreYou Ready for some Football?

Luke is!  When Luke was 8 years old, he would carry around that football whereever he would go, always ready for someone to say, "wanna play catch?".  He's almost 11 now and doesn't carry it everywhere he goes anymore, but he's always ready to play some FOOTBALL!

Paper and Large Football Sticker - new sports release - Winter 2011!

We love hockey!!

And we really love our mascot, Icy D. Eagle!!  And with Scrappin Sports & More's Sports on Fire line, you can use the Playing the Game paper (item #1137) for nearly any sport.  It's fire on the front and words on the back!!

Shannon

Indoor Soccer

I love the new double sided soccer paper from SS&M's The Sport Is line.  I combined it with the great soccer ball cardstock stickers from the Name of the Game line  to create the background for my page.  I finished it off with the soccer ball from the Name of the Game paper.  Love how these all coordinate together :)

Scrappin' Sports & More Product Used:

#1349 The Sport Is Soccer
#5541 Name of the Game Soccer Cardstock Stickers
#1259 Name of the Game Soccer Balls Paper

Papa's Fishing Buddy

When my parents lived on the lake, my kids LOVED to go fishing with my dad.  I have so many photos from that time, that I am now getting around to scrapping, thanks to Scrappin' Sports & More!  I used the new Fishing/Hunting paper from the new line called "The Sport is..."  The plaid background is from the "Sports Head On" line's Fishing paper.  I cut the bobbers out from the Fishing paper in the "On the Edge Sports" line and added some baker's twine to pull it all together.  Isn't it fantastic how all of the different lines work together?!

Products Used:
#1309- On the Edge Sports: Fishing
#1323- Sports Head On: Fishing
# 1342- The Sport is: Hunting/Fishing

Football Mascot!

When I arrived at my son's football game this past fall and saw one of his teammate's dogs wearing a team jersey I just had to get a shot of him!! 

This photo worked so well with so many of Scrappin' Sports & More's lines!!  I used the brand new line "The Sport is ..." with  "Classic Football" added in some "Down on the farm - dogs" and topped it off with some custom 'good dog' paper!  I love mixing & matching lines like this!

Products used:

The Sport is ... Football paper #1343

Classic Football paper #1150

Football Reflections paper #1198

Custom Varied Spirit Names 'good dog' paper #927

Football Cardstock sticker #5549

Down on the Farm - Dogs Cardstock sticker #5554

Thanks for stoppin' by!

~Carolyn

Another One Using An Super-Sized Cardstock Sticker

My daughter and her Kohawk teammates started their 2011 season yesterday.  So, in their honor I am sharing a layout created using the softball super-sized cardstock sticker.  Like I said in a previous post, I could use these stickers on every sports layout from now until I run out of sports photos and still never tire of them - they are GREAT!!!!

Supplies:
Softball Super Sized Cardstock sticker
#1254 Wrestling Game Day 12 x 12 paper
#1249 Softball Game Day 12 x 12 paper
#1237 Baseball Game Day 12 x 12 paper

Thanks for looking.
Peggy

Fresh from the Show!

I'm just returning from the Craft Show and let me tell you, the Scrappin' Sports & More booth was fabulous!  It is such a great time, checking out all the new lines, visiting with old friend and meeting new friends!  I love it!

Here is another layout for you using the new soccer papers --- this is my daughter Jordan with her college team last fall ---- she is still a soccer fanatic!

Another look at the new lines!!

CHA is coming to a close, but the papers are RED HOT!!  Here are a couple more samples for your viewing pleasure...

Products Used:

Homecoming: 
#5566 Football Super Sized sticker
#1347 Homecoming/Prom paper

Easter Egg Hunt:
#1342 Fishing/Hunting paper
#1277 Grandchild/Grandchildren paper
#1275 Cousin paper
#1294 Ducks paper
#1242 Fishing Game paper
#1284 June paper

Live from CHA!

Okay, not really!  I pre-scheduled this post --- but while you are reading it, the ladies will be busy setting up the Scrappin' Sports and More Booth to showcase all this fabulous new paper that is being released to your local stores really soon!

I am lucky enough to get to attend the Craft & Hobby Association's Winter Trade Show and I can't wait to check out the booth!

The new sports line is amazing --- and I am loving the new soccer papers!  Here is one of my latest designs for you:

Enjoy!  Keep an eye on the blog for more fun papers in this latest release!

Kim :)

You make me so proud!

I have been so proud of my son this year.  He has tried 2 sports that are totally new to him, cross country and basketball.  Cross country for a sprinter is a big undertaking, but he stuck with it and had some really good times.  While he may not have the best shot yet in basketball, he is tall and has done a wonderful job rebounding.  Of course, Scrappin Sports & More new papers were perfect to capture both of these sports. 

Scrappin' Sports Products Used:
1340 The Sport is Cross Country
1266 Name of the Game Stop Watches
1240 Game Day Cheerleading (gray stars)
1303 On the Edge Sports Soccer (light green)
1322 Sports Head On Cross Country (shoes)

Scrappin' Sports & More Product Used
1338 The Sport is Basketball (words & small basketballs)
1320 Sports Head On Basketball (brown dots)
1256 Name of the Game Basketballs (large cut out basketball)

New Papers & Super-Sized Stickers!

You are going to love the new patterned papers debuting at CHA this week!  The new line is called "The Sport is ..."  and in this case it is BASKETBALL! :)  I also used the new super-cool super-sized basketball sticker!  These stickers are going to be so much fun to add to scrapbook pages!

Check back for more projects featuring new CHA releases!


Products used:
The Sport is ... basketball paper # 1338
Sports Head On - Wrestling paper #1336
Super-Sized basketball sticker #5565
Basketballs cardstock stickers #5527
Basketball cardstock stickers #5550

Thanks for stoppin' by!

~Carolyn

Home Sweet Home!

When I saw the new "The Sport Is...." line of papers, there was one paper in particular that popped out at me.  The "Homecoming" paper is beatiful black with white script and a lovely font on the back that says "prom."  It was, of course, intended to scrap the high school dances, but when I saw the Homecoming paper, it meant something else.  There is a very special family that I know who was missing one family member from April until November of 2010.  The father of three, and wonderful husband, of this family was stationed in Saudi Arabia during that time with the Maine Air National Guard.  In November, his family was so excited to greet him at the airport to welcome him home.  So, to honor this incredible military family, and ALL military families, I created this layout about his "Homecoming."  Welcome home, Mike!

Products Used:
#1347 -The Sport is Homecoming/Prom
#1328 -Head On Sports- Music

And the previews keep coming...

Can I just say, it has been SO MUCH FUN to work with the new lines of paper!!!  They go well with the other lines of paper and even some of the custom papers!!  So here's a look at a couple of layouts that I finished up.  (If you want to see a closer look...come see us at CHA Winter in Los Angeles!!)

Products Used:

#1344 The Sport is Golf

#5546 Golf Balls Stickers

Products Used: 

 #1342 The Sport is Fishing/Hunting

#1309 Fishing

Did I mention, as always, the papers are TWO SIDED?  (as seen on the Glow Golf layout)  So you get more bang for the buck!!  Who doesn't love that??  Stay tuned all this week to see more great ideas using the new "The Sport Is..." line!!  You'll be glad you did!!

~Shannon

Another Sneak Peak!

Super-sized cardstock stickers!  Yep, that's what I'm talkin' about.  SS&M will be debuting their newest over-sized embellishment at CHA this coming week - 10 super-sized ball stickers!  I love these.  I could use them on every sports layout I do for the rest of my life and never grow tired of them.  They are the perfect size for layering with a photo, your journaling or your page title.  They just look fantastic. In the following examples, I've used the golf ball super-sized sticker and (for all you music lovers out there..) I've also used the music super-sized sticker!  I hope you give these a try.  I know you'll love them and be as excited about them as I am.

Thanks for looking! 
Peggy

Yummy New Papers!

CHA -- the Craft & Hobby Association's trade show is only about 10 days away and that means some fun new papers coming your way from Scrappin' Sports & More!  I love to created with bright and cheerful papers and the new Swimming Paper is perfect for that!  Now we all love to swim at my house but Cooper loves it the most by far!  LOL --- he is a golden retriever after all!

Isn't that paper fun?  The background paper is from the Down on the Farm line --- perfect for  coordinating backgrounds!  I love that both sides are so much fun and coordinate so well.  In addition, the colors are a perfect match for the past swimming lines so they go great together!  Here is another design using this line:

Summer Vacation-New CHA Paper

I love to scrap my summer photos when it's cold outside.  It allows me to relive the fun times we have as a family during the warm summer months.  Scrappin' Sports & More new swimming paper being released at CHA this winter is perfect for capturing my memories.  I love the swirls as it gives the layout such movement.  Here is what I created....

Scrappin' Sports Papers:
#1351 The Sport is Swimming
#1335 Watersports (Sports Head On)
#1275 Cousin (Orange)
#1294 Ducks (Yellow sun) Down on the Farm line

Eye on the prize ...

I love this black & white photo of my son during football practice last summer.

My journaling reads:  It's hard to watch you guys practice in the August heat - but you have  your eyes on the big game in November , so  you tough it out!  Aug. 2010

Products used:

On the Edge Sports - Football paper #1310

Baseball Rubons -At Bat #7501

Football Cardstock stickers #5528

Football Reflections paper #1198

Be sure to check back soon to see our CHA RELEASES - you are going to love them!! 

~Carolyn

It's THAT time of year!!

It's the time of year when we get to start sharing some peeks of our new lines coming out this winter!  This new line is VERY exciting!  It's called "The Sport is..." and there are TONS of sports and activites represented in this line!  Today, I'm going to show you the FISHING paper.  The Red, White and Blue is so easy to work with and coordinates well with Scrappin' Sports & More's other fishing papers. On the back side of the paper is a hunting design.  So fun!

Products Used:
#1342- The Sport is Fishing/Hunting
#1309- On the Edge Sports- Fishing

Meet Kennedy...

Yep, my neice went and had this adorable little guy this summer and made me a GREAT aunt (I always knew I was bound for greatness!!).  Here he was only a week old and my little cuddle bug!!!  It was just perfect that Scrappin Sports & More has a Family line of papers (especially since I now have a Great NEICE that just arrived for New Years!!).  I'm having a hard time keeping up with everyone!  They need to slow down so Aunt Shannon can scrap!  Ha! Ha! (no, seriously guys...if you are reading this...)

If you haven't checked out the "Family and More" line...you totally need to!  There is literally something there for the WHOLE family!!

Stay tuned...new CHA products are arriving as I type...

~Shannon

Products Used:
#1277 Grandchild/Grandchildren
#1274 Uncle/Aunt

Happy Birthday Toby

Our family dog recently celebrated his 16th birthday!  I will have to admit parenting a teenage dog is a lot like parenting teenage children. Both want to be independent, but both still need their mama!  Today I'm sharing a few photos taken of Toby this fall.

When SS&M first came out with their Down on the Farm line last year I knew this dog paper would be getting a lot of use in my house.  With it's brown and cream tones and the coordinating solid on the back side and the coordinating stickers... well, perfect for Toby pictures!

Thanks for looking.
Peggy

Products used:
#1293 Dogs (Down on the Farm) 12 x 12 dbl sided paper
#5554 Dog Cardstock Stickers (Down on the Farm)
#1299 Steer (Down on the Farm (12 x 12 dbl sided paper