Enchanted

I have always loved this photo of Kaylie. She was prancing in the garden admiring the flowers. She seemed to be in her own world; I tried very hard not to disturb her. 5-14-2006

Lace from Winter White kit by Traci Sims
http://www.scrapbookgraphics.com/xcart/product.php?productid=17030&cat=0&page=1
Hot Spots - Sparkly by Trish Jones @ SBG
http://www.scrapbookgraphics.com/xcart/product.php?productid=19480&cat=0&page=1
Archive Collection by Lorie Davison
http://www.scrapbookgraphics.com/xcart/product.php?productid=19678&cat=0&page=2
Font: Black Jack

Posting Galleries:
DST http://www.digishoptalk.com/gallery/showphoto.php?photo=219869&cat=500
SBB http://www.scrapbook-bytes.com/gallery/showphoto.php?photo=263902&cat=500&ppuser=19252
SBG http://www.scrapbookgraphics.com/photopost/showphoto.php?photo=23541&cat=587

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

Inspiring Nature

The lake in its full glory. The colors appear to be oversaturated, but these photos are straight out of the camera.


I just love, love, love these leaves... unretouched.


The ducks emerging from the mist...


The ghostly dancing mist.


Didn't I tell you it was glorious?

As you all know, Autumn is my MOST FAVORITE season of all. I thoroughly enjoy all that nature has to offer during this time. The cool morning breeze, the warn sun, the colorful trees, the fallen leaves, the wildlife, the crops, the fields....it is all just fabulous.

Anyway, a few days ago we woke up and there was fog everywhere. It was kind of creepy for the kids as they waited for the school bus to come. But I didn't think that at all. I could picture my beloved lake in its full glory. I couldn't wait to rush the kids to school so I could go to the lake and take photos. Just like in my mind's eye, it was gorgeous.

I parked and went to the bridge to admire its view, while being careful to keep close to the rail so that the oncoming traffic couldn't run me over.

The sun was peeking through the trees, which were dressed in glourious greens, reds, yellows, browns and orange, as the light refracted on the water. The rising mist crept up ever so lightly enchanting me with its dance. Then I noticed movement in the water...something emerging from the mist, slowly...closer and closer it came...a duck! Make that, lots of ducks. All synchronized and swimming along splendidly in line formation. Made me think of Swan Lake.

This is as close as I can get you to being there...I am not a writer, not have the gift of gab, but I try. :) Enjoy these pictures from my part of the world.

Hugs, Kait

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.

A Visit To Long Bridge Park

I just love these yellow flowers. The wasps were all over them. 905


Today the temperature hit 92 degrees. There was a faint breeze but was humid. I took the kids to the park on a nature walk and then to the playground.

As we walked along the path, we spotted flowers of all kinds and insects. Moths, frogs, dragonflies and wasps were the order of the day. After we walked for a while, we returned to the playground and the kids playing in the swings for a bit.

Last year around this time the frogs were hatching and were everywhere. One had to walk carefully to avoid squashing them. I guess this year due to lack of rain they haven't hatched in droves like they did last year. However, we still managed to find 2 or 3 hopping around the pond. They are so tiny and so cute...even Kaylie got a chance to catch one. (This is Kaylie's hand holding the frog)

If you would like to learn more about frogs, here is a link for you:
http://www.kiddyhouse.com/Themes/frogs/

We stopped at the store and got pizza dough and pizza sauce to make a pizza at home. MMMM, it was so good. I rolled the dough, stretched it to fit the pan, then added ham and mozarella cheese (Kaylie calls it Monsterella cheese- LOL), pizza sauce and then into the oven. 20 minutes later the perfectly toasted and tasty pizza comes out. The perfect ending to a great day.


Remember a few weeks back I was telling you that we had a Gypsy Moth Caterpillar infectation? The moths are everywhere now. And you can still see remnants of a caterpillar in the picture, along with 3 moths.


Aren't these flowers absolutely gorgeous? Their colors are so vibrant.



How about these babies? Aren't they captivating?

Don't these berries look luscious?

Birds of a Feather Flock Together -Scraplift Chall. at Scrapbook-Graphics

Scraplift of Leslie’s (ScrapMonkey) layout entitled, “Paradise Lost”http://www.scrapbookgraphics.com/photopost/showphoto.php?photo=12912Forum link: http://www.scrapbookgraphics.com/forum/showthread.php?t=1175Every morning I fill up the birdfeeder and then sit back to watch them feed throughout the day. They are all quite skittish which makes taking photos a bit challenging.Covered Stamp Sheets by Meredith Fenwick, SBGhttp://www.scrapbookgraphics.com/xcart/product.php?productid=18057&cat=0&page=1(Note: Covered Stamp Sheet recolored to black to suit my layout)Bg. ppr. is from Jessica Bolton’s Delight In Photograph, Part 2, SBGhttp://www.scrapbookgraphics.com/xcart/product.php?productid=17293&cat=0&page=1Stitching: Eclectic Needs Variety, Straight Stitching, Jessica Bolton, SBG(Note: I shortened the stitch length to suit my layout)http://www.scrapbookgraphics.com/xcart/product.php?productid=18180&cat=0&page=2Masking Tape: Dumster Diving elements by Maya, SBGhttp://www.scrapbookgraphics.com/xcart/product.php?productid=16847&cat=0&page=1Cardboard edges by Linda GB, ScrapArtistAlpha from Sara Carlin’s Amelie kit.Font: Times New Roman and TXT Annesia

Posting Galleries:
SBG http://www.scrapbookgraphics.com/photopost/showphoto.php?photo=13388&cat=3062
DST http://www.digishoptalk.com/gallery/showphoto.php?photo=126253&ppuser=976
DesignerDigitals http://www.designerdigitals.com/ddgallery/showphoto.php?photo=31588&cat=500
SBB http://www.scrapbook-bytes.com/gallery/showphoto.php?photo=236497&cat=500&ppuser=19252

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

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

Brief Moments

“Life gives us brief moments with another...but sometimes in those brief moments we get memories that last a life time.”

(Kaylie & Liam out for a leisure walk at Smithville Lake. Kaylie was thrilled that Liam gave her some wildflowers.) 10-05-2006

Credits: Floralia Black Grunge Reloaded page set by Sausan Designs at Scrapbook-Graphics: http://www.scrapbookgraphics.com/xcart/product.php?productid=17085&cat=0&page=3Altered Artistry - Pressed Flowers 3 by Sausan Designs at SBGhttp://www.scrapbookgraphics.com/xcart/product.php?productid=17087&cat=0&page=1Template #41 – Launchpads Collection 9, by Bree Clarkson, SBGhttp://www.scrapbookgraphics.com/xcart/product.php?productid=17191&cat=283&page=1Font: TK Stamped: http://www.scrapbookgraphics.com/xcart/product.php?productid=16624&cat=279&page=1and TXT AnnesiaDate stamp by Amber Clegg, ScrapArtist.
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Rustic Nature (a free kit by Kait Gonzalez)

Finally, it seems like ages since I created anything...but without further ado, I present you...RUSTIC NATURE. Inspired by my many walks at the lake.


I had a lot of fun making it, so I hopy you enjoy it. Be kind and leave a comment if your grab it.
Kait

Rustic Nature -links

http://www.4shared.com/file/11164157/128833dc/KGonzalez-RusticNature-Papers-Overlay.html

http://www.4shared.com/file/11164734/d956b952/KGonzalez-RusticNature-Elements.html

A New Friend

While hanging out at the playground, I saw this little turtle hiding in the grass. It was such a cool experience for Liam to be able to see up-close a real turtle. He even got a chance to touch its shell. Lizzie page set, by Roberta D’Achille, Rendered Memorieshttp://renderedmemories.com/shop/index.php?main_page=product_info&products_id=173Designer Photoshop Action – Ribbon Creator– Roberta D’Achillehttp://renderedmemories.com/shop/index.php?main_page=product_info&products_id=125Hand-Stamped Antique Alpha by Meredith Fenwick, SBGhttp://www.scrapbookgraphics.com/xcart/product.php?productid=17010&cat=0&page=1Sketch by Becky Fleck.Inked edge overlay by Christine Smith, TheDigiChickFont: Lucida Sans Unicode, Marker Felt Wide

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]