Wednesday, December 31, 2008
Flutterby--Coming soon--January 4
Tuesday, December 30, 2008
Now is your chance to get Brrrr
Sunday, December 28, 2008
DON'T MISS THIS SALE!
This is just one of the great kits you will find for 60% off at Sunshine Studio Scraps in the Polka Dot Plum store. Not only are these ladies clever with their designs, but the names are darling, too. This one is called
Brrrrr!
I can't wait to make a layout with some of my winter photo. Send the kids out and start taking pictures. This kit has characters you will enjoy. Take a close look at the snow people and penguins!
Thursday, December 25, 2008
FROSTY SANTA is just right
Wednesday, December 24, 2008
HAPPY CHRISTMAS EVE!
Both these sets are beautiful and lots of fun to work with. I think you will see them here again in another layout. In the meantime, just click on the preview and go to PlainDigital Wrapper to see more about them now.
Here is my beautiful princess at a tea party. She sent this picture to show me that she has lost a tooth. She is growing up so fast!
WINTER WONDERLAND and BLUE BAYOU are the two kits I chose to create my winter scene. I have several winter photos and this one seemed perfect for these kits. You can click on the previews of either one to be able to find out more about them at Plain Digital Wrapper.
I watched the squirrels gathering nuts all fall as they prepared for winter. This fellow seems to be quite content having a snack and watching the snow.
This paper set is called HOLIDAY BRUCH and has some of the most beautiful papers you will ever see. There are two satins in it that I am anxious to work with soon. I went more rustic with this layout. The kit has that kind of range--something for everyone. You can click on the preview to see more about it at Scrapbook-Elements. While you are therec check out the other kits I included in this layout: GLIMPSE OF TWILIGHT, DAMASK ROSE, and SANDY COVE.
We went for a nice long country drive last fall and discovered an area that has all kinds of old farm equipment on display. This wagon was on the side of the road.
Monday, December 15, 2008
Notice any new things?
First is one showing Dan and Gracie walking, hand in hand across the beach. It is such a sweet picture that I couldn't wait to see it in a layout.Now I want to share one of my favorite layouts so far, and it was made using this kit.
Next is an adorable and extremely versatile kit by Polka Dot Plum. They are also located at Sunshine Studiio Scraps and Scrap Orchard. You can click on the preview to get more details about THE QUIRKY CROW. Don't you love the name? It is named for an antique store where one of the designers has visited often.And now the layout I created from this kit. I call it Leigh, after my daughter. This was taken just before a Christmas party. Once you see the kit, the many, many possibilities for using it will surprise you.
Wednesday, December 10, 2008
Perfect for those winter photos
I love the way my layout took shape. In the winter of 2003, I visited Oregon. It snowed so much that my rental car was stuck in the driveway for three days. Everyone there was thrilled to see snow, as they seldom get it. Being from the midwest, I declined all their requests to come out amd make a snowman.
Saturday, December 6, 2008
I MADE IT!
This is my layout. I call it Red Shoes. When Gracie got her red sparkly shoes, we both had lots of fun.
The next kit is called Christmas Whimsy. It is one of the most versatile kits I have seen. Be sure to look at the details by clicking on the preview. This is a year round kit with lots and lots of possibilities.
Here is the kit I made from Christmas Whimsy. As parents and grandparents this is the reaction we wait to see on Christmas morning.
Friday, December 5, 2008
SNOWBERRY PUNCH LAYOUT
Gracie was just about a month old when this photo was taken. She was so tiny! That didn't keep her Daddy from taking care of her. They have been buddies since her first day!
Wednesday, December 3, 2008
Get ready for those Christmas layouts!
Just click on this preview to see more pictures and details for this kit. Don't miss all the clever treats just waiting for you.
Sunshine Studio Scraps presented another group of challenges this week. One of them was to create a page using a template they provided. I decided to use a photo of my granddaughter whenshe was just a tiny baby. You can see she is just a bit longer than the portable phone. Tlhis layout was made with Polka Dot Plum's new kit, ASHLEA BROOKE.
Click on the layout to see the kit and more details. It has lots of fun elements and papers. Great kit for teens with cell phones, music, doodles, markers and more.
Saturday, November 29, 2008
BEAUTIFUL NEW KIT ONLY $1.50
I did a speed scrap tonight. There were lots of items to be included, but I got them all in. I like the way this one turned out.
The kit I used this time was HAPPY TRAILS, by Ziggle Designs at Scrap Orchard. This kit is fun to work with.
Tuesday, November 25, 2008
SENSORY OVERLOAD
Monday, November 24, 2008
CLEMATIS
Sunday, November 23, 2008
Time to think about holiday photos
Saturday, November 22, 2008
SOME FAVORITE KITS AND PHOTOS
CRAFT BASKET FINDS
I actually took these photos quite a while ago, and it was such an awesome site that I have always wanted to scrap it. I needed just the right kit to do that, of course, and found two that work together to finally do the photos justice. They are both by Kiki Halbert Designs. You can click on the previews above to look at the kits. They might be just right for something you have been waiting to scrap.
Wednesday, November 19, 2008
Love is.....
Sunday, November 16, 2008
Amethyst Nights
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Saturday, November 15, 2008
Special Times
Thursday, November 13, 2008
More fun digiscrapping
Just click on the picture to take a closer look and make it yours.
Here is a page I made for a Speed Scrap. It is the first chance I have had to use the kit RASPBERRY ICE designed by Janelscraps. It was lots of fun to work with.
There was another challenge asking for a layout showing what October was like where your home is. Here in Indiana there are just too many beautiful scenes to limit to just one photo. Here is the collection I displayed.
I made this layout using Lliela's kit FANCY FREE from Sunshine Studio Scraps.
Another I created using Sunshine products was Florida Fisherman. The paper and first alphabet were from the kit Ashley Rose by Kelly. The second alphabet was from Sea Spray by Beckie Wallace.
That's it for now.Time to get back to creating.
Sunday, November 9, 2008
Busy Weekend
For my next layout I used another kit from Kiki Halbert Designs. It is called TIMELESS, and is found at Scrapbook-Elements. Again you may click on the layout for a closer look at the kit.
Finally, I'd like to share a layout I did for a Speed Scrap. These are lots of fun to do. At a designated time, digital scrappers from all over the world meet in a chat room and get instructions for creating a layout. I was once in a group with ladies from Mexico, Australia, Texas, Florida, Wisconsin, and a variety of other places. Directions are given every ten minutes by a moderator. During this time you may work on your layout using any materials that meet the guidelines. Most of the participants also chat during this time. I keep busy going back and forth from my work to the chat. Several of us have been in these together and I feel that I have made some great new friends. This continues until you have 6 instructions. You then have ONE HOUR to complete and upload your project. At that point we are able to share them and get lots of "love" for our work, while offering praise and discovering new ideas from the others. Here is my project. I used parts of 3 kits from Sunshine Scraps Studios, Delicious, Anchors Away, and Beckie Wallace's Kismet. I named it A LITTLE BOY'S TOYS and featured my puppy, Fred.
I have a new assignment as a guest on Kiki's Creative Team for this month. This is really a lot of fun. I want to say a huge Thank You to my mentor and friend, Janel. She has taught me so much and in a really short time. Check out her blog; it is awesome!