Calvinball 1 -- and several challenges

I've been sick with flu (thank you, dear husband) that morphed into a sinus infection and am now finally (3 weeks later) feeling better.  So, I'm late to the Calvinball party, missed the Scrapbook Generations online crop (but doing some of the challenges to squeak in before the deadline) and basically running behind on all things scrappy.  But I'm happy with these first three post-flu creations:

This is from a joint March challenge from Paper Issues and Stuck?! Sketches .   My layout is based on the sketch given in both groups.   Love these pics of Southpaw from Christmas -- he loves his rawhides.  (And if you're new to our family, yes, he only has 3 legs).

This is my first layout for the Scrapbook Generations online crop, based on their sketch.  Was a very fun day at Bryce with Ben and Lizi.

This is for a challenge from a group of friends (we originally met -- mainly -- on the old CK message boards).  It's based on a sketch by Brenda Ragsdale with the added challenge to use an old tool you haven't used in a while.  I used my paper crimper (on the photo mat paper)  From last Christmas.

Now, to add up Calvinball points:

I Knew:  8 pts
One Fine Day: 7 pts
Christmas Morn:   pts

And I'm off and running....