Action Time!

Wendy at Scrapbook-Graphics just put out some awesome actions, which are sure to become your favorites. If you didn't purchase her grabbag, here is your chance to get them.

1. Crop It - It cuts your 2-page layout into 2 pieces for printing.
2. Recolor It - 2 actions for recoloring your elements.
3. Shadow It -
4. Enlarge It 1 - Enlarges the picture or layer in small increments at a time.
5. Enlarge It 2 - Enlarges an entire file in small increments.

Can't Have One Without the Other

As of late, Liam has an obsession with all kinds of stuffed animals.He always slept with Barney and Squeaky, but then wanted to sleep with my stuffed giraffe. Over the weekend, Hannah, Kaylie’s friend, gave him two (2) ducklings. He loves them. He carries them everywhere he goes and sleeps with them. The first thing he grabs now are his ducklings. It was duck (love) at first sight.

Font: Tahoma
Cloud bubble shape mine. The clipped paper is from a mat within the kit.
Bracket shape from Shapes Collection 4 by Jen Caputo at SBG.

LOVE OF MY LIFE COLLECTION BY BAERSGARTEN (6 KITS FOR $20.00 - ON SPECIAL)
Brown Ppr. (darkened to almost black) from SOLIDS pprs. from LOML Collection
Brown Alpha from LOML Collection
Tag and tied ribbon from DREAMING from LOML Collection.
Bird, bird button, Green outline ppr. and Blue ppr. from GROWING from LOML Collection .
Frame, hearts, red. bg. ppr. and word strips from LOVING from LOML Collection .
Staples - Jenn Patricks.
Notebook border template by Karah Fredricks/The DigiChick
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Thursday Goodies

A few things I liked today.

Snowy Wintery kit by Krista (really cute)
Just Great Tag by Kate Teague
Snowflake Overlays by Tabby
Glitter Overlays by Dunia
Stitched Labels by Ellie
Sequins by Jessica Gorny
Doodles, Template and Sampler by Kell

Don't forget to say thank you!
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October Love by Corinna Nielsen

I love the colors of this paperpack by Corina. Don't you? Head on over to her blog and leave her some love!

http://corina.typepad.com/itsallaboutme/2007/10/wohoo.html

Enabler Alert - Halloween Kits and Embellishments

Tricks by Taran Conyers at SBG
Note of interest: This kit has a frame with branches and vines growing out of it. It has a full moon, a skull and a quickpage. Check out the stapled/stitched ribbons...they are fab!


Hallowbling by Traci Reed and Amy Blesser at SBG
Note of interest: This kit is jam packed with traditional colors and elements. Spiderwebs, ghosts, buttons, jack of lantern, bats...you name it, its got it. The clothes pins are interesting...


Creepy Candy by Brent Boone at SBG
This kit is too cute to be scary! :) I love, love, love the ghost peeking out, the bat and the supercute spider coming down the web. While this is a Halloween kit, the plain pprs. can be used for other types of pages, too. You got to check this kit...


Bootown by Dana Frantz at SBG
Check out the web overlay on this baby! Love the patches and creepy sayings; it also comes with an alpha. Hurry, it is on sale but the reduced price won't last long!

Oh my, have you seen the latest Halloween kits to hit the stores...they are fab! I can't wait for my kids to get dressed for Halloween...I got my stash ready to go.



So, without further ado, I share with you my pick of must have Halloween kits.

Enabler Alert - My Must Haves of the Day...

Folded Scalloped Mattes by Jen Caputo at Scrapbook-Graphics
If you are in the market for innovative and fun mattes, then look no further! These are the must-have mattes of the season. Can you see the attention to detail that Jen put into these babies. Look closer...see the scallops - can you see how some of them are folded over? Jen is so innovative in her designs...I can't wait to see what else she has up her sleeves!


TP Peking Chicken Fingers Font by Taran Conyers at Scrapbook-Graphics
I just love the clever names that Taran assigns to her fonts! Isn't this a funny name? I love the clean and neat look of this font. It would be great for journaling.



Jot It Down 2 by Trish Jones at Scrapbook-Graphics
I got to tell you I am loving these notes. They are fun and not your typical run of the mill notes. I like Trish's outside the box thinking on these! But don't take my word for it, get them and tell me I am wrong.

Flowers in the Garden by Bren Taylor Boone at Scrapbook-Graphics
Aren't these flowers absolutely gorgeous? I love their vibrant colors. These beauties are sure to spice up any page.

ADSR Challenge 9 - You Want a What?

The case of the freudian slip! This layout is for the Amazing Digi Scrap Race. We are supposed to scrap about an embarrasing moment and include pictures to illustrate it, as well as journal about it. Obviously, if the incident happened years ago and you don't have a picture, you have to improvise. Without further ado, here is my improvisational layout.

The incident happened about 20 years ago and I am still mortified over it.

For credits, click on the gallery links. 2045

Me and My Shadow

Not long ago the sun was beginning to set and as it filtered through the window it cast a shadow and a beautiful array of rainbow colors. The refraction of colors was wonderful and caught my eye. I quickly grabbed the camera and was able to take a couple of shots, while Liam was busy looking at his shadow and wondered about the colors of the rainbow displayed on the wall.

I was not sure how I was going to scrap these pictures or what page set or elements I was going to use, but when I saw MARILLA: THE COMPLETE COLLECTION by ubber designer MICHELLE GODIN, I knew it was the right kit. The kit has 3 alphas and such gorgeous pprs., I love it to death. Before I get carried away, here is the link to the kit http://www.scrapbookgraphics.com/xcart/product.php?productid=18677&cat=0&page=1

Even more so because it reminds me of the Anne of Green Gables story about the orphan girl adopted by Matthew and Marilla Cuthbert, which story is set in Prince Edward Island, Canada. I have read the books many times and watched the movies, as well. Here is a link to a website, where you can learn more about her: http://www.anne3.com/

I can't wait to introduce my children to this classical story. In the meantime, I will cross my fingers and wait to see if Michelle will design a collection of kits based upon this beloved character.

Until next time, may you get your heart's desire. AND DON'T BE A STRANGER! 1063

Anatomy of a Bubble - Scraplift at Scrapbook-Graphics

Liam absolutely loves to blow bubbles. I love the progression of the photos as I caught him dunking the wand in the bottle, then blowing on it, watching it drift away and catching it with the wand again.

If you would like to see this layout closer, be sure to check the links on the upper right hand corner of the blog which will take you to my galleries.

Little Darlin by Jessica Bolton and Krista Mettler

Jessica Bolton and Krista Mettler just completed their collaborative kit titled, "Little Darlin' and it is fab! Jessica has a sampler at her blog FOR A LIMITED TIME ONLY - follow the link to get it: http://www.thescrapspace.com/jessica/

http://www.skyescrapz.com/index.php/all

Each half of the kit is on sale for $2.00 only which means that you can get the entire kit for $4.00 plus the samplers! You can't beat that deal.

Here is a link to the store where you can buy it:

Jessica's Portion:

http://www.scrapbookgraphics.com/xcart/product.php?productid=18702&cat=0&page=1

Krista's Portion:

http://www.scrapbookgraphics.com/xcart/product.php?productid=18703&cat=0&page=1

Please say HELLO and be sure to thank Jessica and Krista for their generosity.

Two Little Monkeys - Scraplift Challenge at Scrapbook-Graphics

When I saw Edhish's layout in the gallery, I loved it at first sight. The monkey stickers she used were fab! Anyway, it was chosen as the scraplift layout of the week and here is my version of her page. Obviously, the two little monkeys in the pict. are Kay and Liam climbing the tree in our backyard. Liam is the more adventurous of the two and wants to climb the highest. You can see him here looking at the scratches he got while climbing and rubbing against the tree. You would think that this will stop him, but it doesn't. He remembers at nighttime and that is the time that he will claim that it hurts. :) Boys will be boys, or so I have been told.

If you would like to see the credits, click on the gallery links of the upper right hand side and be sure to say HELLO if you stop by.

Another freebie! Baba Kit by Chickypow Designs

Aren't these colors gorgeous? And look at those flowers and ribbons...they are marvelous. Best yet, it is free. Follow the link and be sure to leave a thank you note when you download.

http://chickypow.squarespace.com/chickypow-home/2007/6/26/im-here-free-kit.html