✂️🐾☕Saturdays Are Made for Me☕🐾✂️

I'm the guest designer again at LASTING MEMORIES. This month the challenges are focused on numbers. This week the number is FOUR, so the challenge is FOUR photos, FOUR squares, FOUR embellishments and FOUR word title on your layout.

Here's the layout I created.

Saturday is my day to enjoy the little things I love !

This layout captures what a typical Saturday looks like for me—from starting the day with a good cup of coffee to spending time crafting, playing with my Cricut (I used my Cricut to make the title), and, of course, enjoying some special puppy time.

I wanted this page to feel fun and personal, so I included photos that show the things that make my Saturdays my Saturdays. There’s something so nice about having a day to slow down, get creative, spend time with Zoe, and simply enjoy doing the things I love.

I kept the layout soft and feminine with a pretty pink color scheme, buttons, twine and lots of little details done with a white gel pen.

It’s a snapshot of an ordinary Saturday, but those ordinary moments are often the ones worth remembering most. ☕🐾✂️

Sharing my project with:

~Art Nudge-photo inspiration

~Creative Crafting Uncles-feminine

~Heart's Quest Pretty in Pink-anything goes in pink

~Dragonfly Dreams-monochromatic

~Double D-pretty in pink

~Girlz Creative Splash It With Color-pink and/or brown

~Inspirational-word prompt

~A Place To Start-anything goes

~613 Avenue Create-anything goes

~A Perfect Time To Craft-anything goes

Happy Crafting, 

~DEANNE~

🐶🐱Two Little Buddies, One Big Tradition🐱🐶

The September challenge at ONE MORE PAGE is posted and it's "always any size, shape scrapbook page about ANYTHING".

Here's my 12X6 page.

Some Christmas traditions are small, but they make the biggest memories. Every year, these two little stuffed-toy buddies—a dog and a cat—come out to join the Christmas tree decorating. They’ve become a special part of our holiday tradition, and I love seeing them return to the tree year after year. I wanted to create a scrapbook page to capture these two little friends and the happy memories they bring with them each Christmas.

I kept the layout fun and festive with a bright red background, playful stars, and the title “Cute Buddies” It’s a simple page about two little decorations that have earned a special place in our Christmas memories (and even Halloween memories, they join our Jack-O-Lanterns !!) as they represent our own Zoe and Oliver (before Zoe, it was Lexi and Oliver).

Materials-Basic Grey patterned paper and stickers(lettering and stars), Sharpie marker (for faux stitching)

Sharing my project with:

~Critter Crazy Challenges-anything featuring a critter

~Farm Quest Home-anything home-related

~Girlz Creative Fun Art of Scrap-anything with patterned paper

~Merry Little Christmas-anything Christmas

~Moving Along With the Times-4-legged friends

~Unicorn Challenge-not square

~Allsorts-creatures

~Love Those Pretty Papers-anything with patterned paper

~Classic Design Challenge-anything goes

~Paper Funday-anything goes

Here they are with a cat and dog Jack-O-Lanterns ! I'll have to make a 12X6 of this as well, I think.

Happy Crafting, 

~DEANNE~

Sweet Dreams, Miss Zoe

The August challenge is posted at ONE MORE PAGE, and it's "always anything goes as long as it's a scrapbook page (doesn't matter what size)".

Here's mine.

Some dogs love to play, while others have mastered the art of napping—and Zoe definitely falls into the second category ! Don't get me wrong, she still loves to play, especially with her squeaky balls. This scrapbook page captures a few of her favorite sleeping spots, from curling up on the couch with her favorite toy to snoozing on her blanket and even claiming the cat tree as the perfect place for a nap.

I created this layout using my Cricut, which made it easy to add the layered "Miss Sleepyhead" title and the cute little dog silhouette. I kept the design simple so the photos could tell the story of Zoe's peaceful, sleepy personality. Looking back at these moments always brings a smile to my face and reminds me just how lovable she is.

My Miss Sleepyhead scrapbook page can be found at Cricut Design Space.

Sharing my project with:

~Lasting Memories-LM #810 favorite tool (my Cricut)

~Critter Crazy Challenges-anything with a critter

~Farm Quest Home-anything home-related

~Girlz Creative Fun Art of Scrap-anything with patterned paper

~Creative Aunts-anything goes

~Love To Scrap-anything goes

~Ally's Angels-anything goes

~613 Avenue Create-anything goes

Happy Crafting, 

~DEANNE~

❤️🐾Paws, Love & Precious Memories🐾❤️

This is my final week as guest designer at LASTING MEMORIES. Thanks so much for the opportunity !

This week the moodboard is:

Some memories deserve to be celebrated, and this scrapbook page is one I'll treasure forever. It features one of my favorite photos of me with my sweet girl, Zoe, capturing a special day, her 2nd birthday.

I kept the design simple but cheerful with bright patterned papers layered behind the photo, allowing the picture to remain the focal point. The bold title, "Love This Girl" says everything I feel, while the little details—like the paw print strip, handwritten date tag, and pops of turquoise embellishments—help tell Zoe's story.

Scrapbooking is such a wonderful way to preserve the moments that make us smile, and creating this page brought back so many happy memories of my loyal little companion. Every time I look at it, I'm reminded that our pets leave paw prints not only on our hearts but also in the stories we love to tell.

I hope this layout inspires you to scrapbook the special people—and furry family members—who make your life a little brighter.

Materials-cardstock, Basic Grey patterned papers and stickers, gems

Sharing my project with:

~As You Like It-favorite pet-dog, as I've had a dog in my life almost my own entire life, and they are the best companions.

~Girlz Creative Fun Art of Scrap-anything with patterned paper

~A Cut Above-anything goes with diecuts (I used Cricut to cut out the title)

~Neglected Stuff Challenge-old, neglected  stuff used is Basic Grey kit

~Craft Rocket-animals

~Allsorts-anything goes

~Conjurer of Dreams-anything goes

~Do Al(l) Kreatives-anything goes

~Paper Funday-anything goes

~613 Avenue Create-anything goes

Happy Crafting, 

~DEANNE~

🐾 Everyday Memories with Zoe 🐾

I'm continuing my guest designer month at  LASTING MEMORIES.

This month there are moodboards. The second one is this wonderful moodboard...

Here's my scrapbooking page.

Sometimes it's the simplest moments that become the most treasured memories. This layout celebrates a quiet day spent with my sweet Zoe—a day filled with nothing extraordinary, yet everything that matters.

I chose a soft teal floral background to complement the black-and-white photo, allowing the focus to stay on our special bond. Layering the title, adding a favorite quote, and including the date helped tell the story while keeping the design clean and balanced. A few pearl embellishments add just the right finishing touches.

As scrapbookers, we often document birthdays, vacations, and holidays, but I think it's just as important to preserve these everyday moments. They're the memories that make us smile years later and remind us that love is found in the ordinary.

"The best days are the ones spent with you" That simple quote says it all.

I hope this page inspires you to capture the little moments with the people—and pets—you love most. After all, today's ordinary moments become tomorrow's treasured memories.

My Little Moments Big Memories scrapbook page can be found at Cricut Design Space.

Sharing my project with:

~As You Like It-favorite non-card and why-scrapbook pages, lately I've been creating pages to catch up on life's moments.(I stopped for a while)

~Try It On Tuesday-animals

~A Cut Above-anything goes with diecuts

~Girlz Creative Fun Art of Scrap-anything with patterned paper

~Crafty Animals-anything with an animal

~Craft Rocket-animals

~Creative Inspiration Challenges-anything goes

~A Place To Start-anything goes

~Paper Funday-anything goes

~Crafty Catz-anything goes

Happy Crafting, 

~DEANNE~

❄️A Winter Walk and A Wagging Tail❄️

So happy to be the guest designer for LASTING MEMORIES for the month of July.

This month there are moodboards. The first one is this awesome moodboard...

Here's the scrapbook page I created.

I'm sharing a winter-themed scrapbook page featuring my sweet Zoe enjoying a snowy day. These photos capture some special moments from our Winter outing, bundled up against the cold and making memories together.

I chose snowflake papers in shades of blue, red, and white to complement the winter theme and highlight my bright red hat. The large "Zoe" title creates a strong focal point, while the playful "You Are Snow Cute" sentiment perfectly describes my furry companion.

To add interest and texture, I included decorative a ricrac trim, snowflake embellishments, and buttons. The combination of winter elements and candid photos tells the story of a fun day spent outdoors with a beloved furry friend.

Looking back at these pictures always makes me smile. They remind me that some of life's happiest moments are the simple ones—sharing a snowy walk, a few laughs, and precious time with a loyal companion.

Materials-cardstock, Echo Park pattern paper and stickers, diecut snowflakes, buttons, think ricrac trim, Cricut (to create ZOE)

Sharing my project with:

~Colorful Options-red, white and blue

~Girlz Creative Fun Art of Scrap-anything with patterned paper

~As You Like It-favorite non-card and why-scrapbook pages, lately I've been creating pages to catch up on life's moments.(I stopped for a while)

~Love Those Pretty Papers-anything with patterned paper

~Creative Friday-new (I used a new Echo Park pattern paper kit)

~Crafting Happiness-red, white and blue

~613 Avenue Create-anything goes

~Paper Funday-anything goes

~Crafty Catz-anything goes

~Creative Fingers-anything goes

Happy Crafting, 

~DEANNE~

Bright Lights, Big Snuggles

The June challenge at ONE MORE PAGE is "any scrapbooking page".

My scrapbook page is all about capturing one of my favorite little moments with Zoe. Wrapped up in soft blankets and glowing Christmas lights, she looked so cozy and content—like she knew she was the star of the season. I wanted this layout to feel just as warm and bright as that moment, so I chose bold holiday colors and playful light embellishments to frame her photo.

The “Merry & Bright” title couldn’t be more fitting—Zoe truly brings so much light and happiness into our home. Adding the colorful Christmas bulbs gave the page a fun, festive touch, while still keeping the focus on her sweet face.

This page is a reminder that sometimes the simplest moments—like a quiet evening with your pup—can become the most meaningful memories.

My Merry and Bright scrapbook page can be found at Cricut Design Space.

Sharing my project with:

~Crafty Animals-anything with an animal

~Critter Crazy Challenges-anything featuring a critter

~Farm Quest Home-home-related project

~Girlz Creative Crafts-dies/punches

~Merry Little Christmas-anything Christmas

~Holly & Ivy Christmas-anything Christmas

~Creative Knockouts-dies

~Wednesday's Creative Inspirations-Christmas

~CRAFT-Christmas

~Creative Friday-lights/lamps

~~FAVOURITE~~

Happy Crafting, 

~DEANNE~

Zoe, a Happy Girl With Her Ball

The challenge is posted at ONE MORE PAGE and it's "always any scrapbooking page". 

I had so much fun creating this playful page featuring my sweet little pup and her favorite green ball. I wanted the layout to feel light, cheerful, and full of personality—just like her—so I built the page around soft florals, layered embellishments, and a bright green color palette that ties in with the ball she loves so much.

The photos capture a few of her everyday moments: relaxing in the grass, cuddling with her toy, and peeking over the fence with those irresistible eyes. I framed each photo with bright green mats to help them pop against the striped background and added clusters of flowers and a cute bird accent to keep the page feeling whimsical and fun.

For the title, I used “Green Ball {Happy} Girl” which perfectly describes how excited she gets whenever that little green ball appears. I also included a few small date labels to mark when the photos were taken—little snapshots of happy memories.

This page is a reminder that the simplest moments with our pets—playing in the yard or snuggling with a favorite toy—are often the ones that make us smile the most.

Sharing my project with:

~Art Nudge-photo inspiration #526C

~Critter Crazy Challenges-anything featuring critter

~Girlz Creative Fun Art of Scrap-anything with patterned paper

~Creative Knockouts-2 or more patterned papers

~Love Those Pretty Papers-patterned paper

~Crafts Galore Encore-anything goes

Happy Crafting, 

~DEANNE~

Father’s Day with a Fur Baby Twist

The May challenge is posted at ANYTHING BUT A CARD and it's "always anything goes, as long as it is NOT a card".

I had so much fun creating this personalized mug using my Cricut ! I wanted something that combined a sweet, adorable design with a bit of humor—and I think this one does just that.

On one side, I added my irresistibly cute puppy Zoe peeking over the edge, which instantly gives the mug a warm and cozy feel. On the other side, I went with a bold and playful sentiment: “My dog got me this mug for Father’s Day” It adds a lighthearted twist that any dog lover can appreciate!

Projects like this are one of my favorite things to make because they’re not only simple to create but also make such meaningful, custom gifts. With just a plain mug, some vinyl, and a little creativity, you can turn an everyday item into something really special and personal.

It's a perfect gift for my hubby for Father’s Day.

Materials-mug from dollar store, Cricut vinyl

My Father's Day Mug from Dog can be found at Cricut Design Space.

Sharing my project with:

~Path of Positivity-anything positive

~~TOP PICK~~

~Allsorts-no squares (option)

~Classic Design Challenge-anything goes

~~TOP PICK~~

~A Perfect Time to Craft-anything goes

~Crafting From the Art-anything goes

Happy Crafting, 

~DEANNE~

Snuggles, Smiles & Puppy Love

This layout is all about the simple joy our sweet Zoe brings into our lives. I wanted to capture those everyday moments—snuggles, smiles, and that unconditional love only a dog can give.

I used playful patterned paper with little tennis balls to tie into the dog theme (because she LOVES balls!), and bright, bold colors to reflect Zoe’s fun personality. The speech bubble and sentiment pieces add a lighthearted touch, while the layered elements and torn edges give the page some texture and depth.

The two photos, taken just a month apart, show how much love fills our home—whether it’s cuddle time with me or a playful moment with my husband. Zoe truly is the heart of our little family, and this page makes me smile every time I look at it.

Sharing my project with:

~Lasting Memories- LM #793 This or That (I chose a sketch that can be found HERE)

~~FEATURED (GDT INVITE)~~

~Heart's Quest-anything goes with a heart

~Sisterhood of Crafters-make someone smile

~Crafty Calendar-dies/punches (border punch and tag punch-dates on them)

~Crafty Catz-anything goes

~A Place To Start-anything goes

~Crafting Happiness-anything goes

~Creative Fingers-anything goes

Happy Crafting, 

~DEANNE~

A Little Sunshine & Puppy Love

This 6x6 layout captures such a happy moment of me and Zoe during our time at Topsail Beach in September 2024. I wanted the whole page to reflect that joyful, carefree feeling, so I chose this fun floral background filled with beautiful colors and smiling faces—it instantly makes me smile!

The photo is framed with an orange border to really make it pop, and I added a few simple embellishments like the “be happy” sentiment and that adorable smiley face to carry the theme throughout the page. I kept the design fairly clean so the focus stays on this special moment with Zoe, but still playful enough to match the vibe.

This little layout is a reminder that it’s the simple moments—fresh air, ocean views, and time with my sweet girl—that bring the biggest smiles.

Sharing my project with:

~Creative Aunts-circles

~Love Those Pretty Papers-anything with patterned papers

~Challenge YOUrself-

~Pammie's Inky Pinkies-anything goes

~Path of Positivity-anything positive

~Sisterhood of Crafters-make someone smile

~Crafty Catz-anything goes

~Creative Fingers-anything goes

Happy Crafting, 

~DEANNE~

Sweet Zoe & the Little Things

This layout is all about capturing one of those quiet, heart-melting moments with our sweet Zoe. I kept the design warm and cozy with rich autumn tones, letting the colors reflect that feeling of comfort and gratitude.

The close-up photo of Zoe really draws you in—those big, soulful eyes say it all! I layered it on patterned paper and added some simple textures like the trim along the side to give the page a soft, homey feel without overwhelming the photo.

To complement the mood, I included a journaling card that says “I am grateful for the little things” which perfectly sums up how I feel about moments like this. Sometimes it’s the simplest memories—like Zoe resting quietly—that mean the most.

This page came together as a reminder to slow down and appreciate those everyday bits of joy… especially when they come with four paws and a wagging tail.

Sharing my project with:

~Stash Bash Challenge-scrapbook page using kit that I created (see kit items below)

~Crafty Animals-anything with an animal

~Farm Quest Home-anything home-related

~Girlz Creative Fun Art of Scrap-anything with patterned paper

~Girlz Rebel-pearls

~Make My Monday-monotone

~Love To Craft-anything goes

~A Perfect Time to Craft-anything goes

Happy Crafting, 

~DEANNE~