"Lasting Memories" Scrapbook Layout Challenges: June 2023

Welcome!

Hello fellow scrapbookers!!! Welcome to "Lasting Memories" which is all about LAYOUTS!! Yes, JUST layouts! There are no cards allowed here. We have weekly themed challenges, but you have the whole month to get in on the fun! Our challenges begin each Sunday at 8am EST and all 4 challenges will end on the date listed on the sidebar at 6pm EST. At month's end, we will choose a GDT to join us for a month! Only one entry per challenge, and no back-linking is allowed since we would love to know that we "challenged" you. We look forward to challenging you and helping you get your pages completed!

Sunday, June 25, 2023

LM #656 - Summer Words - Campers

Hi everyone, it's Cheryl here with our final challenge for the month of June.

This month, let’s use some of the words associated with summer to inspire our scrapbooking. Your layout doesn’t have to use the theme, just the wordplay!

June 25th - LM #656 - Summer might entail packing the family up for a vacation in the great outdoors, so please use an item or technique that starts with the letter of this summer word: CAMPERS.

Sandy

Circles / Alpha / Matted photo / Patterned paper / Eyelets / Rub-ons / Stars

Jill

Cardstock / Adhesive / Matted photos / Pattern paper / Embellishments / Rectangles / Stitching

Brandi

Cardstock / Alphas / Mixed media / Photoplay / Enamel dots / Red / “Slide”

Maureen

Cogs / Arrows / Matted photo / Patterned paper / Embossing / Ripped paper / String & stars

Cheryl

Clock / Alphabet stamps / Metal heart charm / Plaid paper / envelope & eyelets / Ripped paper

Such lovely inspiration from the design team! Now it's your turn - link up your layouts to the linky below by Saturday, July 1st at 6 PM EDT for a chance to be our guest designer for an upcoming month. FYI: we've been having some trouble with the link-up as we transition from Lori to Cheryl overseeing the blog, but we do see your layouts, so please add them below!

Thanks so much for stopping by the blog today. We can't wait to see what you create!

You are invited to the Inlinkz link party!

Sunday, June 18, 2023

LM #655 - Summer Words - Father

Hi everyone, it's Cheryl here with a fun challenge for the month of June.

This month, let’s use some of the words associated with summer to inspire our scrapbooking. Your layout doesn’t have to use the theme, just the wordplay!

June 18th - LM #655 - Summer brings the holiday when we celebrate our dads, so please use an item or technique that starts with the letters of this summer word: FATHER.

Sandy

Filmstrip frames / Alphas / Twine / Heart / Epoxy stickers / Ribbon

Jill

Frame / Adhesive / Torn paper / Heart / Enamel dots / Rectangles

Lori

Fun baking / Alphabet dies / Tag and Title / Heart paper / Edge trimmer / Red paper

Brandi

Foam Stickers / Angled Photos / Treat (Ice Cream) / Hearts / Enamel Dots / Rays of Sunshine

Cheryl

Father + frame / Alphabet stickers / Torn paper / Heart puffy stickers / Elements Stickers from Echo Park / Rub-on

Thanks so much for stopping by the blog today. We can't wait to see what you create!

Sunday, June 11, 2023

LM #654 - Summer Words - Beach

Hi everyone, it's Cheryl here with a fun challenge for the month of June.

This month, let’s use some of the words associated with summer to inspire our scrapbooking. Your layout doesn’t have to use the theme, just the wordplay!

June 11th - LM #654 - Summer signals the start of beachy fun, so please use an item or technique that starts with the letters of this summer word: BEACH.

Sandy

Bling / ephemera / arrow / circle / heart

Brandi

Blue / Enamel Dots / Angled Photos / Cardstock Base / Heart

Maureen

Bird / Ephemera / Arrows / Circle / Hessian

Thanks so much for stopping by the blog today. We can't wait to see what you create!

Saturday, June 10, 2023

May's Top 3 and Guest Designer Picks

Hello, everyone! I hope that you are having a good week. It's time for May's Top 3 and Guest Designer picks, so let's get to it.

In May we had the fun Tic Tac Toe boards, courtesy of design team member Maureen. We had 16 beautiful entries and we want to thank each and every one of you who played along with us!

Here are the Top 3 for May in numerical order:

#4 - Gilbert4Mandy

#12 - Nelya

#15 - Amy Jo

Beautiful layout, ladies. Congratulations on being in the Top 3!

Our picks for Guest Designers from May are:

#2 - Ella

#13 - Cindy Major

Congratulations, Ella and Cindy! Email Cheryl at chereven26@gmail.com to accept your guest designer spot and for more information.

Thanks again to everyone who played along with us in May!

Sunday, June 4, 2023

LM #653 - Summer Words - Grads

Hi everyone, it's Cheryl here with a fun challenge for the month of June.

This month, let’s use some of the words associated with summer to inspire our scrapbooking. Your layout doesn’t have to use the theme, just the wordplay!

June 4th - LM #653 - Summer hopefully brings the launch of all those seniors, so please use an item or technique that starts with the letters of this summer word: GRADS.

Brandi

Green / Ripped paper / Alphas / Doodlebug / Stripes