These layouts were featured in the Page Maps Jan. 2008 newsltr.

This is the page I made for Liam.

A couple of weeks ago I did a layout of Liam building his gingerbread house, so of course, I had to make one of Kaylie, too. This is the first time in a long time that I make 3 pages about one single event.

Winter Wonder Mini kit by Birgit Kerr
http://www.scrapbookgraphics.com/xcart/product.php?productid=19842&cat=0&page=1
Essential Sparkles
http://www.scrapbookgraphics.com/xcart/product.php?productid=19798&cat=0&page=1
Edgy Edges - Bedazzle Curls
http://www.scrapbookgraphics.com/xcart/product.php?productid=19810&cat=0&page=1
Little Paper Bits Alpha
http://www.scrapbookgraphics.com/xcart/product.php?productid=19834&cat=0&page=1
All Tied Up – Vol II, by Traci Sims
http://www.scrapbookgraphics.com/xcart/product.php?productid=19272&cat=0&page=1
Weihnacht – The Papers by Birgit
http://www.scrapbookgraphics.com/xcart/product.php?productid=19844&cat=0&page=1
Addtl font: Pea Elizabeth

Christmas Cheer is Here to Stay.

I figure since we are all in Christmas mode, that I should have the music to liven up the blog a bit.

For your enjoyment, I have selected (with the help of Liam, of course) a variety of songs to put you in a festive mood.

Enjoy!
P.S. If you don't like the one currently playing, fast forward to other selections.

It's Beginning to Look a Lot Like Christmas

Aren't these the cutest decorations ever? I love the felt penguin and snowmen. I especially like the Santa ornament...pay close attention to the pet on Santa's shoulder...it looks like a Chihuahua. I have a Chihuahua...

Credits: Tied Ribbon: All Tied Up Vol. I by Traci Sims @ SBG

http://www.scrapbookgraphics.com/xcart/product.php?productid=19271&cat=0&page=1Little Krafty Alpha Tags by Traci Sims @ SBG

http://www.scrapbookgraphics.com/xcart/product.php?productid=19495&cat=0&page=3So This Is Christmas Paper Pk. by Traci Sims @ SBG

http://www.scrapbookgraphics.com/xcart/product.php?productid=19443&cat=0&page=3

Beaded edge blank, blue/white ribbon & stitching from Blue Willow by Traci Sims @ SBG

http://www.scrapbookgraphics.com/xcart/product.php?productid=16794&cat=0&page=1

Template from the Holiday Set by Janet Phillips @ SBG

http://www.scrapbookgraphics.com/xcart/product.php?productid=19707&cat=0&page=1
Font: Times New Roman

Merry Christmas

Liam opening gifts on Christmas Day. 12/25/2005

Santa in Sleigh from Holiday Puffy Sticker by Julie Mead @ CottageArts.

http://cottagearts-net.stores.yahoo.net/hopust.html

Bg. pprs. from Winter Dreams Ppr. pk by Julie Mead @ CottageArts

http://cottagearts-net.stores.yahoo.net/widrpapak.html

Glitter icicles, stars, presents, sign and wordart title from Paper Bag Christmas Element set by Julie Mead @ cottageArts

http://cottagearts-net.stores.yahoo.net/pabagchelpak.html

Ribbon loop and mini tag from Paper Bag Elegant Elements by Julie Mead @ CottageArts.

http://cottagearts-net.stores.yahoo.net/pabagelelpak.html

Staple and scalloped bent photo frame from Study Buddy Pak @ CottageArts

http://cottagearts-net.stores.yahoo.net/stbupapakw.html

Font: Times New Roman

Sketch by Becky Fleck.

Dear Santa

Font: Times New Roman, Placard Condensed, Kids First Print

Snowflake, holly and presents: Holiday Puffy Stickers by Julie Mead/CottageArts.

http://cottagearts-net.stores.yahoo.net/hopust.html

Note: I altered the stickers by removing the puffiness. I also recolored the presents. I recolored the snowflake and added a highlight layer to the star to make it glow.

Tree/Joyeux Noel Duex Page Pak by Julie Mead/CottageArts

http://cottagearts-net.stores.yahoo.net/jonodupapak.html

Note: I extracted a branch from the tree and layered the branches on the tree to achieve a fuller look. I also reduced the size of the stars, holly leaves and lights.

Lights on tree from Let It Glow Elemental pk by Julie Mead/CottageArts

http://cottagearts-net.stores.yahoo.net/letitglelpak.html

Stars, beige print ppr. in round mat from Joyeux Noel Add-On Element Pak by Julie Mead/CottageArts

http://cottagearts-net.stores.yahoo.net/jonoadelpak.html

Scrap Template 2 - Page Layouts at CottageArts

http://cottagearts-net.stores.yahoo.net/sc2pala.html

Note: I altered the template by adding an additional photo.

Staple from Study Buddy page pk./CottageArts

http://cottagearts-net.stores.yahoo.net/stbupapakw.html

My Pride and Joy

Another old layout redone.

Journaling: "Christmas time is wonderful now that I have you. I love to see your faces of enthusiasm and wonder. Everything is extra special for you and you can’t wait to enjoy it. You know that it is a time to spend with family, be good to our neighbors and be the best we can be. I don’t know what I did to deserve such happiness. You are my pride and joy and am happiest when you are with me."

CREDITS: Traci Sims’ Fancy Glitter Borders; Janet Phillips’ Holiday Grabbag; Bren Boone’s Fun with Frames (round frame), Merry Memories; Faith True’s Safety Pin Alpha, Kim Jensen’s Date It Plastic Beads; Kristin Cronin Barrow’s Frosty Frolics (stars); FONT: Velvet

Waiting to Meet Santa

Messy Little Stitches by Bren Boone

Font: Sweetheart Script

Gingerbread man and loose sequins by BBoone/MerryMemories page set.

Template by Janet Phillips .

Kit: Impressions of the Holidays by the Studio Girls at Scrapbook-Graphics.

Note: Unless otherwise stated, everything is from the Impressions of the Holidays mega kit.

Aren't these papers luscious? Every time I see this cranberry paper, it makes me think of Strawberry Daiquiries. :)

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!

Christmas Is

Christmas is the most wonderful time of the year as far as Kaylie is concerned. She loves decorating the house and putting up the garland. She is especially fond of the garland as a personal accessory. For her fashion show, she modeled it as a hat, a necklace, a bracelet and earrings. 11-30-2005Holly Jolly Collaboration kit by the designers of TheDigiChickhttp://www.thedigichick.com/boutique/index.php?main_page=product_info&products_id=1185Layered sketch by Christine Smith. Thanks Christine!Font: Text Menu Item

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