Vera Lim / Hot Pink Sandals

Who would have thought that a pair of hot pink sandals would bring so much joy to you? Certainly not I. Daddy went to the mall with you and Liam to purchase school shoes and came back with these. All winter long you have been waiting for the opportunity to wear them. 4-6-2008
Little Missy papers and Elements by Vera Lim
Elements:
http://scrapbookgraphics.com/xcart/product.php?productid=20781&cat=0&page=1
Papershttp://scrapbookgraphics.com/xcart/product.php?productid=20780&cat=0&page=1
One Beautiful Day the Solids by Vera Lim
http://scrapbookgraphics.com/xcart/product.php?productid=20646&cat=0&page=1
Enlarge It action by Wendyzine from her Grab It Actions 2 (grabbag)http://scrapbookgraphics.com/xcart/product.php?productid=20777&cat=0&page=1
Fonts: Vaguely Repulsive, Century Gothic
Out on a Whim alpha by Dianne Rigdon
http://scrapbookgraphics.com/xcart/product.php?productid=20735&cat=0&page=1
Sketch by C. Schneider
Staple by Jenn Patrick
Filmstrip from Delight in Photographs Elements by Jessica Bolton
http://scrapbookgraphics.com/xcart/product.php?productid=17294&cat=0&page=5
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Captivating

Your natural beauty is undeniable; but it is your captivating smile and gentle heart that charms me.

Supplies from Birgit Kerr

flower, swirls (recolored), stitching, leaves and brads from Sweet Summers End

http://www.scrapbookgraphics.com/xcart/product.php?productid=19825&cat=0&page=2

Snowflake Sash (recolored) and background ppr. from Winter Wonder.

http://www.scrapbookgraphics.com/xcart/product.php?productid=19842&cat=0&page=1

Crochet lace, felt heart and red ppr. and linen ppr. from Weichnacht page set.

http://www.scrapbookgraphics.com/xcart/product.php?productid=19843&cat=0&page=1

Beaded staple from Brighten My day page set.

http://www.scrapbookgraphics.com/xcart/product.php?productid=19837&cat=0&page=1

Tape from Fasten It

http://www.scrapbookgraphics.com/xcart/product.php?productid=19769&cat=0&page=6

Frames by Joanne Brisebois.

Sketch from Rachael Giallongo's The Merriest Collection.

http://www.polkadotpotato.com/shop/product.php?productid=1504&cat=0&page=1

Fonts: Passions Conflict and Times New Roman

Snow Days Series

I will be doing snowy layouts for a bit now...taking a breather from the xmas pages...but don't be surprised that I still have more xmas pages...I am redoing most of my old ones.

Kaylie loves snow. Once the snow starts coming down, she starts looking for her gear to go out to play. She is full of glee and her eyes twinkle with joy. If it makes my girl this happy, I say, Let it Snow, Let it Snow, Let it Snow. 2-11-2006

Chilly Willy by Bren Boone
http://www.scrapbookgraphics.com/xcart/search.php?mode=search&page=1
Frost Biten Overlay by Bren Boone
http://www.scrapbookgraphics.com/xcart/product.php?productid=19434&cat=0&page=2
All Tied Up Vol II by Traci Sims
http://www.scrapbookgraphics.com/xcart/product.php?productid=19272&cat=0&page=6
Sketch Coll 22 by Jen Caputo
http://www.scrapbookgraphics.com/xcart/product.php?productid=19744&cat=0&page=1
Font: Century Gothic

Happy Girl

Layout done for the I Can Scraplift That! challenge at Scrapbook-Graphics.

All Tied Up-Vol II ribbon by Traci Sims/SBG
http://www.scrapbookgraphics.com/xcart/product.php?productid=19272&cat=0&page=3
Alpha #2 by ON Designs/SBG
http://www.scrapbookgraphics.com/xcart/product.php?productid=19042&cat=0&page=4
Bitty Buds-Painted Vellum Flowers by Bren Boone/SBG
Hearts/stars/and round sequins done with an action in the November Grabbag (revealded) by Bren Boone/SBG
http://www.scrapbookgraphics.com/xcart/product.php?productid=19438&cat=0&page=1
Frames, stitches, stars overlay and bg. pprs. from Blissful page set by Bren Boone/SBG
http://www.scrapbookgraphics.com/xcart/product.php?productid=19221&cat=0&page=1
"Is For" label by Meredith Fenwick/SBG
http://www.scrapbookgraphics.com/xcart/product.php?productid=18469&cat=0&page=4
Ripped border made with Breakthrough2 template by Helena Jole
Font: Arial Narrow

Explore - Impressions of Gratitude at Scrapbook-Graphics

Font: Pea Neffer
Torn and Curled Paper Edges 2 by Jen Caputo
http://www.scrapbookgraphics.com/xcart/product.php?productid=18467&cat=0&page=1
Sketch Collection 21 by Jen Caputo
http://www.scrapbookgraphics.com/xcart/product.php?productid=19380&cat=0&page=1
Designer Title - Glitz by Trish Jones
http://www.scrapbookgraphics.com/xcart/product.php?productid=19106&cat=0&page=2
Kit used: Impressions of Gratitude by the Studio Girls at Scrapbook-Graphics (coming soon)
Note: I merged 3 papers to achieve the look you see in the background ppr.


Posting Galleries:
DST http://www.digishoptalk.com/gallery/showphoto.php?photo=203993&ppuser=976
SBB http://www.scrapbook-bytes.com/gallery/showphoto.php?photo=260057&cat=500&ppuser=19252
SBG http://www.scrapbookgraphics.com/photopost/showphoto.php?photo=22115&cat=587

New L/O: Searching for the Perfect Pumpkin

Yesterday was such a lovely day...perfect for going to the farm to pick out pumpkins. Kaylie was overwhelmed by the variety...she ended up taking home three. 10-07-2007

Supplies: Staple from Growth Spurts @ CottageArts

Fonts: Century Gothic and FG Script Elegant

Golden Autumn Pak at CottageArts. net http://cottagearts-net.stores.yahoo.net/goaupapak.html

Scallop edge frame from Study Buddy page set here at CottageArts.

Sketch (modified) by Rachael Giallongo.

Pumpkin title rub on done with an action by Brianna/Atomic Cupcake.

Arrow template by Janet Phillips at Scrapbook-Graphics from her October Supersized grab bag.

So Very Happy

Jen Caputo's birthday is on Friday and the Studio Crew decided to either scraplift one of her pages or use one of her templates. I used one of her templates.

What do you think of this kit? It is awesome. I love, love, love the color scheme...so bright and fun. If you would like to see the credits, click on the gallery links on the upper right hand side of the blog.

Big Girl Panties by Sausan Designs and Trish Jones at SBG and a CONTEST

Wow, isn't this kit gorgeous? It has the most luscious colors; I love it, I love it, I love it!

RUN TO GRAB this awesome kit NOW at 30% off!! (only till Friday the 3rd) Don't wet ya panties on the wayGrab the kit here:

http://www.scrapbookgraphics.com/xcart/product.php?productid=18955&cat=0&page=1

PLAY ALONG WITH US TO WIN First Prize is a kit of YOUR choice from both Sausan Designs and Trish Jones DesignsSecond Prize is a kit of YOUR choice from Sausan DesignsThird Prize is a kit of YOUR choice from Trish Jones DesignsMake sure you post your layouts by Monday the sixth (6) August at the Scrapbook-Graphics gallery under the Big Girl Panties Contest

http://www.scrapbookgraphics.com/photopost/showgallery.php?cat=3147

Butterfly Wings Pk. 2 at Cottage Arts

Isn't this layout pretty? I just love, love, love its colors, stitched frame and brushes. It is called Butterfly Wings Pk. 2 found at CottageArts.net.

I also fell in love with an alpha pack: Elgant Alphas Pk. 1, which has 4 alphas! I used theBronze Bubbles Alpha for this layout, but can't wait to use the others. They have a classic, vintage look to them that appeals to me.

Trendy Little Girl - Scraplift of Michelle Godin at Scrapbook-Graphics

This is my layout for Studio Start #52, scraplift Michelle Godin at Scrapbook-Graphics. I used the Marilla Collection (which I raved about about a month ago).

Anyway, this photo was taken back in July 08th...I can't recall where we were going, but Kaylie looked so cute with her new shirt, head band and super cool glasses.

As anyone who knows me knows, I am not a very girly person...but I do enjoy buying pretty dresses and outfits for her. You name it, blouses, skorts, sandals, socks, dresses, purses or anything else girly, she has it. I didn't have any of these things when I was growing up, so I do it for her.

Sizzlin' Summer; Cabana Bliss by Doris Castle

I just looooooove Doris' paper back, Cabana Bliss. I couldn't wait to get it to scrap these picts. of Kaylie's new swimsuit and pool photos. They were perfect!

Cabana Bliss paper pack by Doris Castle at SBG; Swirl - freebie to paper pack by Doris Castle
http://www.scrapbookgraphics.com/xcart/product.php?productid=18738&cat=0&page=1
Butterfly: Springy Thingz Stickers and Brushes by Traci Sims @ SBG
http://www.scrapbookgraphics.com/xcart/product.php?productid=18742&cat=0&page=1
Sizzlin' Summer word art by Tina Chambers at DsPlace.
Blue Fish by Janosch
Yellow sun behind the circle is by Fernlili.
“Offset” Template by Rachael Giallongo from her June 2007 grabbag at the DigiShoppe
Font: Georgia
Backward staple by Jen Patricks.

Haircut!

On Saturday, I took Kaylie to the hairdresser because her hair is getting so long, and is very, very, very dry. She uses Nexxus shampoo and conditioner, in addition to the serum, but the time she spends out in the sun is doing a number on her hair.

The stylists asked me what I wanted done with her hair and I told her that I just wanted her to trim off a good 3 inches. She had suggested maybe layering the hair so that it appears less bulky, but that would have meant that I wasn't going to be able to pull her hair back in a ponytail or do braids, and that is unacceptable to Kaylie.

The hairdresser asked me if this was Kay's first time getting a haircut that I wanted to take pictures (like I need a reason! :) and I told her no, this is not her first haircut but I like taking pictures and this is as good an ocassion as any. I like to see the before and afters, if truth be told. A good haircut can do wonders sometimes.

Anyway, Kaylie is much happier with her shorter hair...and it is so bouncy! Of course, the true test would be the braids....which of course, were easier to do because the hair is much shorter.

I think she looks great, don't you? 1201

Sometimes Life Can Be So Unfair

A Song In My Heart page set, by Amy Blesser, Scrapbook-Bytes http://tinyurl.com/ywogmb
Everyday Templates #5, by Amy Blesser, A Cherry On Top, http://tinyurl.com/2e79rf
Torn Out and Curled paper templates, Jenn Caputo, SBG, http://tinyurl.com/2r3sdy
Safetypin Alpha by Faith True.
Font: Petrascript

Hair Raising Experience

Without fail, every time we are crossing the floating dock, the friction from Kaylie’s shoes on the boards make her hair stand up really high!Definition of Static: Electricity Produced by Friction. I used Graphically Grunged page set, by Traci Reed, at Scrapbook=Graphics. See link below: SBGhttp://www.scrapbookgraphics.com/xcart/product.php?productid=18308&cat=0&page=1Envelope tie from Debbie Pearson’s Frascata Elements: http://www.scrapbookgraphics.com/xcart/product.php?productid=16859&cat=0&page=4Sun element from Carrie Stephen’s Vivacious add-on kit at SBG - http://www.scrapbookgraphics.com/xcart/product.php?productid=17891&cat=0&page=1

Folded Template #4 by Karah Fredricks, TheDigiChickTemplate: Dechire_by_Digiscrap_ch.Font: times New RomanThank you for looking and commenting. Kait

Delight - Scraplift Chall. at Scrapbook-Graphics

(Scraplift of layout by Amy (AmyPunky) entitled, Mon Bapteme (My Christening)http://www.scrapbookgraphics.com/photopost/showphoto.php?photo=11599&cat=500&ppuser=5411)Oh Happy Day page set by by Kristin Cronin-Barrow, SBGhttp://www.scrapbookgraphics.com/xcart/product.php?productid=18322&cat=0&page=1Note: Delight is part of a wordart included in the kit. I erased portion of the title and added my own definitionEclectic Needs Variety: Buttons Combo pack by Jessica Bolton, SBGhttp://www.scrapbookgraphics.com/xcart/product.php?productid=18164&cat=0&page=1Torn out and curled paper templates, by Jen Caputo, SBGhttp://www.scrapbookgraphics.com/xcart/product.php?productid=18314&cat=0&page=1Big ribbon by Natalie Braxton, TheLilyPad. Vintage frames by Katie Pertiet, DesignerDigitals. Clipped flower accent from KSharonK Design’s kit Flirty. Font: Times New Roman

I DON'T WANT TO RIDE THE TRAIN! :(

I just love this photo of Kaylie crying. She looked so cute, too!

Layout done for the I Can Scraplift That! Challenge at Scrapbook-Graphics.This week we are scraplifting a layout by Melinda (mbbstaley) entitled, Darryl and Anna’s Wedding, Pg. 1http://www.scrapbookgraphics.com/photopost/showphoto.php?photo=10011Kaylie was really unhappy that I made her sit down on the train. She really wanted to go down the slide. She had the biggest grin on her face as she was getting ready to go down the slide. Sept. 2002DIRTY DENIM, by Traci Sims, SBGhttp://www.scrapbookgraphics.com/xcart/product.php?productid=18047&cat=0&page=1(Note: I blended 2 pprs. to achieve the look of the bg. ppr. in the layout)Torn and curled paper edges 2, by Jen Caputo, SBGhttp://www.scrapbookgraphics.com/xcart/product.php?productid=18467&cat=0&page=1Digi Supply Closet – White Cardstock Alpha by Meredith Fenwick, SBGhttp://www.scrapbookgraphics.com/xcart/product.php?productid=17345&cat=251&page=6(Note: The photo was cut in the shape of the cardstock alpha by Meredith Fenwick)Font: Mariah and TXT Menu Item

Posting Galleries:
DST http://www.digishoptalk.com/gallery/showphoto.php?photo=125602&cat=500
SBG http://www.scrapbookgraphics.com/photopost/showphoto.php?photo=13323
SBB http://www.scrapbook-bytes.com/gallery/showphoto.php?photo=236279&cat=500&ppuser=19252
DesignerDigitals http://www.designerdigitals.com/ddgallery/showphoto.php?photo=31480&cat=500

A Daughter Is...

A Daughter Is...a gift of love; given by God above. Smith's Woods, 3-23-2006.Sing Spring Collection, by Sausan Designs, SBGhttp://www.scrapbookgraphics.com/xcart/product.php?productid=17283&cat=0&page=1Buttonhole from Debbie Pearson's Miss Independent kit @SBGhttp://www.scrapbookgraphics.com/xcart/product.php?productid=16362&cat=0&page=1

Additional Credits: Template by Berry Girl @ Elemental Scraps. Inked edge by Christine Smith @ TheDigiChick. Font: Franklin Gothic.

Quote Challenge at Scrapbook-Graphics

Layout done for a Quote challenge at SBG.What is it that you express in your eyes? It seems to me more than all the words I have read in my life. --Walt WhitmanAll About Her Poetry Words, by Traci Sims.http://www.scrapbookgraphics.com/xcart/product.php?productid=17251&cat=0&page=1Faded Date Stamp by Traci Sims, SBG.http://www.scrapbookgraphics.com/xcart/product.php?productid=17231&cat=0&page=1Lovely Page set, by Traci Sims, SBGhttp://www.scrapbookgraphics.com/xcart/product.php?productid=17201&cat=0&page=1

Additional Credits: Inked border around the page by Christine Smith, The DigiChick. Inked edges done with an action by Atomic Cupcake. Stitched ribbon done with a ribbon template by KHMize-ribbons-TortugaTemplate9, DesignerDigitals

Kaylie Turns 6!

Kaylie Turns 6 years old. Bent frames from Traci Sims’ Picture This element set at Scrapbook-Graphicshttp://www.scrapbookgraphics.com/xcart/product.php?productid=17230&cat=0&page=1Happy Birthday Collection page set, by the Studio Girls at Scrapbook-Graphicshttp://www.scrapbookgraphics.com/xcart/product.php?productid=17238&cat=3&page=1Modified template by Bree Clarkson (part of the birthday kit)Magical stars are a freebie from Doris Castle.Font: Century Gothic

Each Day Comes Bearing Its Own Gifts

Each day comes bearing its own gifts. Untie the ribbons.(Kaylie playing in the sandbox, the swings, and climbing a tree. Strawbridge Lake Park, 6/10/2006)Wonderful Creation page set, by Carrie Stephens, ScrapbookGraphicshttp://www.scrapbookgraphics.com/xcart/product.php?productid=17205&cat=0&page=1ScrapDrawers: Photo Lifts by Doris Castle, SBGhttp://www.scrapbookgraphics.com/xcart/product.php?productid=17198&cat=250&page=2Circular stitching from Carrie Stephens’s Little Lady page set, at SBG

Additional Credits: Chick Click: In Love With Dots, by Rachael Giallongo, TheDigiChick. Grosgrain ribbon done using a template KHMize-ribbons-TortugaTemplate9, DesignerDigitals. Font: Minion