Watching The Ducks - We Can Build It Challenge at SBG

I did this layout for the I CAN BUILD IT! challenge at Scrapbook-Graphics. The challenge was to use 3 photos, painted/variegated/blended ppr., black elements and something glittery.

Font: Pea Elizabeth
Template by Janet Philips from the November grab bag at SBG

(modified...I added two additional pictures)
Dragonfly sparkle overlay by Ztampf.
Whatever Mama! Collaborative kit by Jessica Bolton @ SBG
http://www.scrapbookgraphics.com/xcart/product.php?productid=19516&cat=0&page=1

Hurray! Sharon is having a sale!

KSharonK Designs is having a sale. I love Sharon's clean style and wonderful designs.

She has this sampler, Boy Stuff, that you must get. Follow the link to download your copy. Be sure to leave her a thank you note.

http://artisticmusings.typepad.com/artistic_musings/2007/06/its-a-sale.html

Scraplift Challenge at Scrapbook-Graphics

I host a weekly scraplift challenge at Scrapbook-Graphics. I love to see how people are inspired in different ways by one layout.

Layout done for a scraplift challenge at Scrapbook-Graphics. Scraplifting of Dawn’s (CreateWings) layout entitled, “Papa’s Hat.” http://www.scrapbookgraphics.com/photopost/showphoto.php?photo=12425&cat=500&ppuser=7391

Lil’ Jake page set, by Sausan Designs @ Scrapbook-Graphics (coming soon)
Vintage Photo Mats by Jessica Bolton @ Scrapbook-Graphics
http://www.scrapbookgraphics.com/xcart/product.php?productid=18536&cat=0&page=3
Font: Journal, Vaguely Repulsive
Cardboard trim from Carboard Flip and Tear by Linda Gil Bildall @ ScrapArtist
Floral brush by Jayson Gaylor.

Liam's New Hummer

Liam was very excited with his new toy truck. He took it with him everywhere he went. He can be seen here playing with it while sitting atop a tree branch at Smith’s Woods. 03-23 -2006 SingSpring Collection by Sausan Designs, SBG.http://www.scrapbookgraphics.com/xcart/product.php?productid=17283&cat=0&page=1"L" from Cozy Comforts Alpha by Carrie Stephens, SBGhttp://www.scrapbookgraphics.com/xcart/product.php?productid=16399&cat=251&page=1
Additional Credits: Fonts: Century Gothic. Black Jack. Template by Kristin Tilley -Feb. 2007 DST Newsltr.

6 Degrees of Separation Chall. @ Scrapbook-Graphics

This is such a cool challenge! Can't wait to do some more pages...

This is the layout that inspired that my page, My McJob: http://www.scrapbookgraphics.com/photopost/showphoto.php?photo=6563&cat=3046I was inspired by the color’s of Bree’s page, the use of 3 buttons to affix the photo and the big strip of bg. paper matting the photo and her journaling to the effect that her job is not easy.Today was a great day...it was pajama day at your school. You behaved in class and earned a good note from the teacher. However, things changed for the worse when you got home. You picked a fight with Kaylie because you wanted to see her “bring home book” whether she wanted or not. You hit her, were screaming and just having a total meltdown. For a time out, I made you sit on the stairs so you could relax and calm down. You were so mad at me and were giving me dirty looks. You can be seen here giving me the evil eye. Sometimes life can be so hard for a high-strong boy like you.Romantique Sophisticate page set, by Doris Castle, Scrapbook-GraphicsBorder on mat by Mindy Terasawa, DesignerDigitalsWord art (title) by Katie Pertiet, Designer DigitalsTemplate by Alma Townsend, The Scrap HabitFont: Century Gothic

School Project Time! Liam and the Owl

Liam came home very excited today and couldn’t wait to show me the latest project he made at school. The owl was constructed out of brown paper bag, construction paper and felt. His teacher cut out and decorated the wings, while Liam did the gluing and assembly. In the picture, he can be seen demonstrating the owl’s ability to “stand” on its legs. For a pre-schooler, he is creating some wonderful crafts, but most important, he is having fun while learning. 1-15-2007Thank you for looking. Have a wonderful day. Kait

Additional Credits: ChickClick: Wide Open Space, by Rachael Giallongo, TheDigiChick. Font: Gill Sans Mt, Futura Xblack Bt. Inked edge done with an action by Atomic Cupcake.

I used Willow Page set by Carrie Stephens at Scrapbook-Graphics.

Reality Scrap! Gosh, You Are Beautiful (How to Romance Your Pizza and Eat It Too!)

An everyday event, Liam repeating something that he heard from the T.V.We went to the Moorestown Mall yesterday and on our way home stopped to pick up a pizza for the kids. Kaylie finished eating her pizza, left the table thus leaving Liam alone. All of a sudden I heard Liam talking. He was saying, “Gosh, You Are Beautiful,” as he was eating his pizza. I busted out laughing upon hearing this and asked him why he was talking to his food. He gave me a look of disgust while telling me to not listen to him talking. (His way of saying, “Mind your own business, Mom!) He recently saw an episode of the”Fairly OddParents” where Timmy was telling Trixie, “Gosh, You Are Beautiful!? I guess Liam felt it necessary to compliment his pizza and worthy of such loving declaration.

Raggedy Andy page set, by Roberta D’Achille, Rendered MemoriesTemplate by Misty Cato at Treasures to Scrap. Font: LD Notepad, S Uneven, James Fajardo, Letter Gothic Line

Duck, Duck, Silly Goose

Liam chasing the geese at Strawbridge Lake Park.(He thought the geese were ducks and I thought he was a silly goose!)Valentino, Valentina Paper Packs 1 and 2, by Sausan Designs, Scrapbook-GraphicsPaper1: http://www.scrapbookgraphics.com/xcart/product.php?productid=17229Paper2: http://www.scrapbookgraphics.com/xcart/product.php?productid=17228Ink Stamps and dots, by Doris Castle, Scrapbook-Graphicshttp://www.scrapbookgraphics.com/xcart/product.php?productid=16666&cat=251&page=4Font: Century Gothic

Additional Credits: Chick Click template: In Love With Dots, by Rachael Giallongo, TheDigiChick. Buttons done with Designer Photohop action by Roberta D’Achille, RenderedMemories

The Photo Shoot

Why is it so hard to get a smile out of you? Every time I tell you to smile these are the faces you make. It doesn’t matter; you still are a handsome lad and I so love each and every one of your so called smiles.

Credits: Not Quite Men Collection – Papers – Jessica Bolton, at SBGhttp://www.scrapbookgraphics.com/xcart/product.php?productid=17237&cat=0&page=1Not Quite Men Collection – Elements – Jessica Bolton, SBGhttp://www.scrapbookgraphics.com/xcart/product.php?productid=17236Clapboard and camera overlay: Thingamajigs Stamps/Brushes, by Maya, SBGhttp://www.scrapbookgraphics.com/xcart/product.php?productid=16309&cat=0&page=5

The Walk-In Refrigerator (Reality Scrap's challenge at Scrapbook-Graphics

Page for this week's reality scraps challenge.

You would think that we really do own a WALK-IN REFRIGERATOR. Though Liam is only 4 years old, he is able to stand on the base of the refrigerator to grab things off of the shelves (usually milk and juice). If he thinks that I am taking too long to get him something, he will open it, walk in and get whatever he wants. 1-24-2007.Genuine page set by Sara Carling, SBGhttp://www.scrapbookgraphics.com/xcart/product.php?productid=16639&cat=0&page=2Launchpad Collection #2 by Bree Clarkson, SBGhttp://www.scrapbookgraphics.com/xcart/product.php?productid=17133&cat=283&page=2Doodles – Arrows, by Sausan Designs, Scrapbook-Graphicshttp://www.scrapbookgraphics.com/xcart/product.php?productid=16942&cat=0&page=1Bendit frame by Debbie Knorr at SBB.Fonts: Bambino and S Uneven

A Day Full of Discoveries

While at the lake we spotted many animals at the lake. Of special interest were the bullfrog and snake (see lower left corner photo (with leaf on its head)

We were exploring at Smith’s Lake, and while there, I spotted a snake using a leaf as camouflage, except its body was exposed in full view, while underwater. Liam discovered this handsome bullfrog, sitting in the shade, long enough for me to snap a few shots.Double Stuff - Bonacqua Paper Pack By Sausanhttp://www.scrapbookgraphics.com/xcart/product.php?productid=17181&cat=0&page=1Buttons, pin and paint stroke from Traci Sim's freestyle element set at SBG.http://www.scrapbookgraphics.com/xcart/product.php?productid=17184&cat=0&page=1Swirls from Sara Carling's Genuine Page set at SBG.http://www.scrapbookgraphics.com/xcart/product.php?productid=16639&cat=0&page=1Altered Artistry Brushes, by Sausan Designs at SBGhttp://www.scrapbookgraphics.com/photopost/showphoto.php?photo=5019&cat=500&ppuser=4310

Additional Credits: Fonts: Carolynsprint, BlackJack, Arial. Rub-on title done with an action from Atomic Cupcake. Duplicates-Cutie Pie set, Sketch #1, by Rachael Giallongo /Heather Roselli at TheDigiChick.

The Santa Hat

Papa Liam? Liam loved wearing this Santa hat. He wore it long after Christmas was over.Christmas Flannel page set, by Roberta D’Achille, RenderedMemorieshttp://renderedmemories.com/shop/index.php?main_page=product_info&products_id=168Font: Txt Menu ItemLaunchpad (sketch) by Bree Clarkson, of DigiScrapDivas. Thanks Bree!

Cool Dude

Liam was on his way to school yesterday when he spotted his winter hat. Mind you that the temperate was very mild and did not warrant wearing a hat. However, it did match the outfit he was wearing so I let him wear it. It made him happy, he wasn’t hurting anyone by wearing it and he thought he was the coolest bean (dude) in town. 11-16-2006Cool Beans kit by Maya at Scrapbook-Graphicshttp://www.scrapbookgraphics.com/xcart/product.php?productid=16259&cat=0&page=1Action – Alpha Quick, by Terry Maruca at SBBhttp://scrapbookbytes.com/store/product.php?productid=20067&cat=0&page=4Quick Clic template by Alma Townsend at SBEFont: Arial Rounded and Arial Black (title)

First Day of Pre-Kinder

-Old School page set, by Ronna Penner, Scrapbook-Graphics: http://www.scrapbookgraphics.com/xcart/product.php?productid=16758&cat=0&page=2circle, checkmark and crayon paintstroke: Elementary My Dear: The Crayon Box, by Julie Mead, E-scapeandscrap.http://www.e-scapeandscrap.net/boutique/index.php?main_page=product_info&manufacturers_id=1&products_id=296Date stamp underneath photo: -Digital Date Stamps Vol. 5, Katie Pertiet, DesignerDigitalshttp://www.designerdigitals.com/ecom/product_info.php?products_id=994-Staple by Terry Maruca.-Layered sketch by Jennifer Woodbury, from the November DST subscriber newsltr. (Thanks Jennifer!!!)-Font: AL Chalk, Century Gothic, LD Delightful

Smile

Liam was having a great time playing in the new playground at Smith’s Woods. He had a huge smile on his face.smile / A noun / 1 smile, smiling, grin, grinningA facial expression characterized by turning up the corners of the mouth; usually shows pleasure or amusement •Vintage Holiday, by Terry Maruca, Scrapbook-ElementsTerry’s Vintage Holiday (available Sun, Nov. 12 at SBE)Layered sketch by Nikki Beaudreau, at TheDigiChick (Thanks Nikki!)Sepia action on photo done with an action from Roberta D’Achille’s Favorite Photo FX actions, at Rendered Memorieshttp://renderedmemories.com/shop/index.php?main_page=product_info&products_id=164Note: I ran a sepia action and then used a clipping mask for selective coloring.Ribbon done with a Designer Photoshop Action – Ribbon Maker, by Roberta D’Achille, Rendered Memories.http://renderedmemories.com/shop/index.php?main_page=product_info&products_id=125Font: Arial, Century Gothic

Pumpkin Lover

Liam can be so quirky at times. We bought these small pumpkins, which he absolutely loved. He was playing with them on the couch, while watching tv. I noticed that he hid them under his blanket. When I asked him why they were there he told me that he was cold and didn’t want the pumpkins getting cold, too. What can I say, I can’t fight his logic and besides, he loves those pumpkins! 10-17-2006. See layout, links and product information here: http://www.digishoptalk.com/gallery/showphoto.php?photo=38039&cat=500&ppuser=389

g Hunting - It's a Guy Thing

This is a super cute and very manly kit. For credits and link to the store see here" [URL=http://www.digishoptalk.com/gallery/showphoto.php?photo=35625&cat=500&ppuser=389]Bug Hunting - It's A Guy Thing[/URL]