Freebie by Fernlili - Ripped Paper Tags

Fernlili has a really cute ripped paper tags element set in her blog. The link is listed below...pls. leave her a thank you note if you download.

http://fernlilisdigitaldesigns.blogspot.com/2007/06/pictures.html

Freebie of the day: Michelle Coleman's Shabby Blue

I have been an admired of Michelle Coleman since her days when she went under the logo of Second Mile Designs. She then joined ScrapArtist, and is now at Little Dreamer Designs. One thing is for sure, she is an awesome designer and has gotten even better. But enough about her, check out these papers! Best part....they are free! Here is a link to her blog. Please leave her a thank you note if you download. And while there, check out the current challenge and you must stop by her shop, but only if you have $$ because you will want everything in her shop.

http://littledreamerdesigns.typepad.com/little_dreamer_designs/2007/06/challenge----sc.html

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

15 Minutes of Fame

Last year, while at our local stumping grounds, Smithville Park/Rancocas Creek, we were skipping pebbles in the Creek when Liam engaged in conversation with a young fellow, who turned out to be Douglass Bovitt, a photographer for The Courier Post, here in South Jersey. He hit it off with Douglas and next thing you know he asked me if he could take a few photos of the kids. There were no guarantees that the photos would make it to print, but they did! The kids were thrilled to see themselves published in the newspaper.
(Headline, photo and journaling are clippings from the actual newspaper article.)

Template by Tracy Blankenship.
Woven heart template by Jen Caputo at SBG
Stars and Stripes by Doris Castle at ScrapWow

Wildflowers by Krista

Krista has a beautiful kit titled, Wildflowers. Its palette of creamy yellow and soft purple is so pretty. Follow the link to download the kit, and leave a comment if you download. And while there, check out her wonderful kits at her shop...

http://heyitsjustme-krista.blogspot.com/2007/06/i-put-little-kit-together-for-you.html

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

Heart Sticker by Carrie

Carrie made the cutest and most colorful stickers ever! They are so funky and so fun! If you want to get them, follow the link and please leave her some love!

http://thebombrias.blogspot.com/2007/06/tgif.html

America the Beautiful Freebie:

I love Americana kits. Amanda has a beautiful sample entitled, America the Beautiful. Check it out at Digital Scrapbook Pages. http://www.digitalscrapbookpages.com/digitals/index.php?main_page=index&cPath=104
You have to be logged in the store to be able to download.

This is the kid's first trip to the beach!

Credits: He'll Break Your Heart page set, by Traci Reed, SBG
http://www.scrapbookgraphics.com/xcart/product.php?productid=18564&cat=0&page=1
Sketch Collection 18 by Jen Caputo, SBG
http://www.scrapbookgraphics.com/xcart/product.php?productid=18196&cat=0&page=1
Doodled arrow by Sausan Designs, SBG
http://www.scrapbookgraphics.com/xcart/product.php?productid=16942&cat=0&page=2
Net and starfish from Terry Maruca's Beach kit at SBB.
Font: Century Gothic

Construction Paper Stickers!

Aren't these construction paper stickers the cutest?! You can find it at Fernlili's blog. Be sure to leave her a note if you download it. Kait

http://fernlilisdigitaldesigns.blogspot.com/2007/06/no-title.html

Sticker Freebies

Misty Cato has a cute set of stickers to decorate your children's layouts.

You can find them here. Be sure to leave her a comment if you download it. Kait

http://mistycatodesigns.blogspot.com/2007/06/planning-for-our-move-and-kiddie.html

Scraplift Chall. @t Scrapbook-Graphics! Jellyfish!

Facts: Jellyfish are marine invertebrates belonging to the Scyphozoan class. The body of an adult jellyfish is composed of a bell-shaped, jelly producing substance enclosing its internal structure, from which the creature's tentacles are suspended. Each tentacle is covered with stinging cells (cnidocytes) that can sting or kill other animals: most jellyfish use them to secure prey or as a defense mechanism. Others, such as Rhizostomae, do not have tentacles at all.

To compensate for a lack of basic sensory organs and a brain, the jellyfish exploits its nervous system and rhopalia to perceive stimuli, such as light or odor, and orchestrate expedient responses. In its adult form, it is composed of 94–98% water and can be found in every ocean in the world. Some jelly fish do have these body parts such as the box jelly fish.

LeJardin Page set, by Doris Castle at SBG (cream colored and yellow pprs.)
http://www.scrapbookgraphics.com/xcart/product.php?productid=17699&cat=0&page=2
Sentimetental Sophistica by Doris Castle at SBG (Royal blue and floral print pprs.)
http://www.scrapbookgraphics.com/xcart/product.php?productid=17256&cat=0&page=1
Hand-stamped Antique Alpha, by Meredith Fenwick, SBG
http://www.scrapbookgraphics.com/xcart/product.php?productid=17010&cat=0&page=1
Acqua Elements by Sausan Designs at SBG (Ribbon with Star)
http://www.scrapbookgraphics.com/xcart/product.php?productid=18508&cat=0&page=1

Curled border and Action set by Marcie Reckinger/Tracy Murphy
Font: Jotterscript

Happy Birthday Maya!

This is a card I made for Maya, designer and owner of Scrapbook-Graphics!

She turned 45 years old.

I hope you have a wonderful day and that all your wishes come true.

If you would like to see the credits and links to purchase the kit I used, click on the Scrapbook-Graphics link on the right hand side.

Freebie Alert: Aged Ephemera

Check out this lovely kit, which is free!

Below is the link where you can get it; leave her a comment if you download.
http://pjsthoughtsofrandomness.blogspot.com/2007/06/aged-ephemera-freebie.html

Surfing!

Sylvie Wagner/Sausan designs just came out with the most awesome kit ever. The colors are gorgeous and the elements fantastic. She is so talented and unconventional. I love, love, love that her designs are different than the norm...a treat in every kit.

Surfing: The act of "riding" a wave front, either on the ocean or in whitewater rapidsCatch a Wave and your sitting on top of the world.

ACQUA, by Sausan Designs @ Scrapbook-Graphics

IS FOR LABELS, by Meredith Fenwick @ SBGNAKED STAMP SHEETS, by Meredith Fenwick @ SBG

Font: RW Writing, Problem SecretaryPhoto courtesy of Kevin Connors.Thank you for looking. Kait

Realistic Shadows Tutorial

Misty Cato just posted a realistic shadows tutorial on her blog. Go check it out!

http://mistycatodesigns.blogspot.com/2007/06/realistic-drop-shadows.html

Freebie Alert: Word Art by Doris Castle

If you have any kids in school, this is the wordart for you!

I can wait to use this wortart, it is fab!

If you want it, follow this link and don't forget to leave a thank you note!

http://www.castle-creations.com/DorisBlog/?p=183

Freebie Alert: June Freebie at Oscraps

Wow, isn't this kit lovely. That lizard/gecko, whichever the case might be, is fabulous.

You can downloaded at Oscraps...be sure to leave a thnak you note! http://www.oscraps.com/shop/product.php?productid=17437&cat=287&page=1

New Layout: Love

"Love has no other desire but to fulfill itself. To melt and be like a running brook that sings its melody to the night. To wake at dawn with a winged heart and give thanks for another day of loving." Kahlil Gibran

Text within torn edge:
fam·i·ly \fam-lē, fa-mə-\ : the basic unit in society traditionally consisting of two parents rearing their children

Romantica page set by Sausan Designs, SBG,
Elements: http://www.scrapbookgraphics.com/xcart/product.php?productid=18556&cat=0&page=1
Patterned Ppr. http://www.scrapbookgraphics.com/xcart/product.php?productid=18558&cat=0&page=1
Solids: http://www.scrapbookgraphics.com/xcart/product.php?productid=18557&cat=0&page=1
Torn out and curled paper templates 1 by Jen Caputo, SBG, http://www.scrapbookgraphics.com/xcart/product.php?productid=18314&cat=0&page=1
(Note: For my effect, I duplicated the template and was rotated @ 180 degree angle.
Oh So Pretty Templates by Janet Phillips, SBG, http://www.scrapbookgraphics.com/xcart/product.php?productid=18173&cat=0&page=1
Wordart by Doris Castle.
Font: Times New Roman

Thank you for looking. Kait

Posting Galleries:
SBG http://www.scrapbookgraphics.com/photopost/showphoto.php?photo=14109&cat=500&ppuser=4310
DST http://www.digishoptalk.com/gallery/showphoto.php?photo=132043&cat=500
SBB http://www.scrapbook-bytes.com/gallery/showphoto.php?photo=238528&cat=500&ppuser=19252
Designer Digitals http://www.designerdigitals.com/ddgallery/showphoto.php?photo=32693&cat=500

Father of the Year

Credits: Blue Lagoon Papers, Berna Datema @ SBG
http://www.scrapbookgraphics.com/xcart/product.php?productid=18318&cat=0&page=1
Blue Lagoon Ad-on, Berna Datema @ SBG
http://www.scrapbookgraphics.com/xcart/product.php?productid=18319&cat=0&page=1
Blue Lagoon Elements by Berna Datema @ SBG
http://www.scrapbookgraphics.com/xcart/product.php?productid=18320&cat=0&page=1
Sketch Collection 16 by Jen Caputo @ SBG
http://www.scrapbookgraphics.com/xcart/product.php?productid=17803&cat=0&page=2
Font: Arial
Wave path by Terry Maruca.
Backward staple by Jen Patricks

Free Template by Tracy Blankenship!

I love this template by Traci Blankenship...and guess what? It is free.

She is very funny...if you don't believe me, check out her written TOU. :)

Here is a link to her blog; if you download it, be sure to leave her a thank you note.

http://scrappindigistyle.blogspot.com/2007/06/hi-my-friends.html

What is YOUR destination?

I love this new kit at Cottage Arts. It is great for travel pictures, but you can use it for just about anything. There are different types of journeys in life so just be creative.

If you'd like to pick it up (it is on special now!:)

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

This is my layout using the kit. I just love the kit and page.

If you would like to see other pages done with this kit, check it out here:

http://www.cottagearts.net/sdnews2/June07/DTMlayoutsJune.htm

QuickPages Sale by Doris Castle at Scrapbook-Graphics

Hello,

If any of you are intested in a quick way to get your pages scrapped, may I suggest you take a look at Doris Castle's quickpages. She has a ton of them and you are certain to find one for every ocassion.

http://www.castle-creations.com/browse/blogstuff/QPSale.jpg

See the store here:
http://www.scrapbookgraphics.com/xcart/manufacturers.php?manufacturerid=8&cat=280&sort=dateadded&sort_direction=1

RED/WHITE/BLUE ALPHA!

Misty Cato has a great RED/WHITE/BLUE alpha on her blog...just perfect for those Memorial Day or 4th of July layouts.

Follow the link to her blog and don't forget to leave her some love.

http://mistycatodesigns.blogspot.com/2007/06/grab-bag-wrap-up.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.

Free Stitch Elements

Aren't these stitches great? I love them.

If you are like me, you can never have too many.

I found these at ScrapWithNatali. If you want to grab them, follow the link and don't forget to say thank you.

http://scrapwithnatali.blogspot.com/2007/06/new-freebie-for-you.html

The cutest little freebies ever!

Check out this freebie weather element set by Janinezz

http://janinenezz.blogspot.com/2007/06/new-designs.html

Angela Niehaus has a cute stitched alpha, too.

http://aniehaus.typepad.com/my_digital_scrapbook_blog/2007/06/digital_freebie.html

Be sure to thank them if you download.

If you are searching for a corkboard and pizza alpha, look no further than Olive Pixels blog!

http://olivepixels.blogspot.com/

Freebie of the Day!

Wow, I just got my newsletter from Digital Freebies and the Friday Freebie by Bannerwoman is awesome. It is an add-on kit to her Sunflower Days kit available at Digital Freebies.

Follow this link to their site to register for their newsletter. Next time they send the newsletter, you get the notice about the new freebie.

http://www.digitalfreebies.com/special2.php

Special Times Quickpage Album and Templates

Credits for Island Girl:
Special Times QP Album and Templates by Doris Castle @ Scrapbook-Graphics
http://www.scrapbookgraphics.com/xcart/product.php?productid=18535&cat=0&page=1
Messy Stamps by Doris Castle @ Scrapbook-Graphics (I did some erasing to make them less messy ;) http://www.scrapbookgraphics.com/xcart/product.php?productid=16646&cat=251&page=10
Font: LD Notepad

#2 You Make Ordinary Moments Shine
Special Times QP Album and Templates by Doris Castle @ Scrapbook-Graphics
http://www.scrapbookgraphics.com/xcart/product.php?productid=18535&cat=0&page=1
Font: Book Antiqua, velvet and Benguiat BK Bt

#3 – She Wore Tiny Yellow Flowers in her Hair
Special Times QP Album and Templates by Doris Castle @ Scrapbook-Graphics
http://www.scrapbookgraphics.com/xcart/product.php?productid=18535&cat=0&page=1
Heritage Alpha from CottageArts.
Font: Journaling Hand

#4 – Love Much, Laugh Often
Special Times QP Album and Templates by Doris Castle @ Scrapbook-Graphics
http://www.scrapbookgraphics.com/xcart/product.php?productid=18535&cat=0&page=1
Font: Suzie’s Hand
LOVE word by Katie Pertiet, DesignerDigitals

Denise, Queen of the Crop!

I don't know if I mentioned that Denise, aka Dee-Dee, is a contestant in the QUEEN OF THE CROP contest at Scrapbook-Graphics.

Well, she made it to the top 10 and is now in the final round. Join me in wishing Dee-Dee the best of luck.

I hope she wins, but even if she doesn't, she is still a winner in my book. (Insert whistle sound here) Check out Dee-Dee out in her new! LOL

Blue and Gold Macaw - Earth Day Fair - Page 1

Hello,

Remember I was telling you about the Earth Fair...well here is my first page.

I am using Reel Inspiration by Michelle Godin...she has some fabulous textured pprs. in this set...with 40 bg. pprs. one can't really go wrong with this kit. The 5 alphas included in this collection are awesome, too. I know I will get a lot of use out of this set.

Today, I went to the Earth Day fair held at the Smithville Mansion in which the Philadelphia Zoo had an exhibit focusing on species of animals that are near extinction in the wild. I was thrilled to see this Macaw, as it is one of my favorite birds. I learned that they may live to be 70 years old and that the greatest problems threatening the macaw population are the rapid rate of deforestation and the illegal trapping of birds for the bird trade. June 10, 2007

Reel Inspiration, The Complete Collection by Michelle Godin, SBG
http://www.scrapbookgraphics.com/xcart/product.php?productid=18534&cat=0&page=1
Sketch Collection 16 by Jen Caputo, SBG
http://www.scrapbookgraphics.com/xcart/product.php?productid=17803&cat=0&page=2
Eclectic Needs Variety Combo Pack by Jessica Bolton, SBG
http://www.scrapbookgraphics.com/xcart/product.php?productid=18164&cat=0&page=2
Font: Black Jack, Impact, Century Gothic

If you want to see it closer, click on my galleries links located on the right side of the blogger. Comments welcomed and appreciated.

Earth Day Fair

Yesterday was such a fun day for us. We went to the annual Earth Day fair held at the Smithville Mansion.

The mansion is a historical building of Greek Revival architecture; such a grand place, perfect for any type of gatherings.

The big courtyards, the flower gardens, the manicured grounds are just fabulous. I love history and architecture so this is right up my alley.

If you want to learn more about Smithville, click here:
http://www.co.burlington.nj.us/departments/resource_conservation/parks/sites/smithville/info/

As you all know, I am a HUGE nature lover and constatly go on nature walks and bird watching expeditions. I was thrilled to meet JANE KIRKLAND, author of "TAKE A BACKYARD BIRD WALK." She signed our book and even posed for pictures.




Jane Kirkand and her husband, Ron, host a show for kids, Kids Corner, which is on at 7:00 p.m. on radio station 88.5 fm. You may also see her series of books at WWW.TAKEAWALK.COM.




Here are Jane and Ron Kirkland with Kaylie and Liam. They were so friendly and engaged the kids right away.




Kaylie and Liam "milking" a cow.


The kids loved taking part of some of the challenges and crafts. They even had a milking cow so they kids could try their hand at milking it. Two guesses as to who were eager to try this out!


Blue and Gold Macaw

The Philadelphia Zoo has a traveling exhibit highlighting the plight of animals in the wild who are near extinction or are being harmed by poaching.
They had a gorgeous blue and gold Macaw, which is my most favorite! Its colors were so brilliant...truly delightful.

The kids got a chance to see an Albino Snake and an Albino Frog, salamanders, a wolf, rats, sheep, hens with tiny chicks and Llamas. Obviously, they saw kittens and dogs, who were waiting to be adopted.

The food: We had oreos, freshly roasted peanuts, peanut crackers and shaved ice (Mango and Wild Cherry flavors). The fair wouldn't be complete, if we didn't eat the customary FUNNEL CAKE. Can you say delicious?

After we got home, the kids were in the mood for pizza, so I made one. My pizza had mozarella cheese, pizza sauce, ham and mushrooms. Yummy!

You will likely see lots of pages in the coming days highlighting the Earth Fair, but you knew that...didn't you? :)

Have a wonderful day.
Kait signing off.

Zodiac Charms Freebie

Lemonaid Lucy has the cutest zodiac charms at her blog.

Go check them out: http://lemonaidlucydesigns.blogspot.com/2007/06/what-do-i-have-in-my-sleeve.html#links

Turning Ribbons or Text Into Circles Tutorial by Christine Smith

Christine Smith has a ps/pse tutorial on her blog to make straight ribbons or text into circular shape. Check it out here.

http://christinesmithdigital.blogspot.com/2007/06/pseps-tip-turning-things-into-circles.html

I hope this helps someone!

Michelle Godin's New kit is on sale! Reel Inspiration

Have you heard the news yet? Michelle Godin from Scrapbook-Graphics is going to be having a one day sale on her latest kit, Reel Inspiration. The kit has 40 bg. pprs. and 5 alphas ALL FOR THE LOW PRICE OF $3.00. Can you believe that? You can't even get a decent pack of pprs. for that price anymore. But you got to be quick as it is a one day sale. It will only be on sale on Monday, 6/11!

Here is a preview.

EEEk! It's a Gypsy Moth Caterpillar Invasion!

I guess I must be a photographer at heart because I don't let the fact that caterpillars give me the creeps interfere with me taking a photo. :)


The Gypsy Moth Caterpillars have taken over Long Bridge Park. They can be seen EVERYWHERE. As we headed deep into the woods, the sound of munching leaves could be heard loud and clear. They were devouring leaves like there was no tomorrow. They could be found over the banisters, under the leaves and branches and all over the walkways. As evidenced in the below photo, Kaylie and Liam are trying to maneuver walking around them, to no avail. The kids, who usually fight and scream because they don’t want to depart the park, were begging to leave. June 1, 2007.

Credits: Good Vibes Collection by Maya, SBG, http://www.scrapbookgraphics.com/xcart/product.php?productid=17639&cat=0&page=1
Sketch Collection 16 by Jen Caputo, SBG, http://www.scrapbookgraphics.com/xcart/product.php?productid=17803&cat=0&page=2
Stitches and staple from Jessica Bolton’s Party Mix, SBG. Caterpillar emerging from “o” is from Wiosenka kit by SM. Font: FG Saga

New Header!

I finally got fed up with my plain looking blog header and made one up.
Rachael Giallongo from the DigiChick sells header templates which makes sprucing up your header a breeze.

I used a kit by Doris Castle, Growth Spurts, which can be found at Cottage Arts.
Header template, which I modified, by Rachael Giallongo.

Check our the blog header templates here:
http://www.thedigichick.com/boutique/index.php?main_page=product_info&products_id=1739

Masking Tutorial Video!

Ok, Gals, you know what a big fan I am of Jen Caputo, even before she joined Scrapbook-Graphics. I mean, the woman is super talented and so much fun, which makes her a winner in my book.

But enough gushing, and no, she didn't pay me to pay her this compliment...:)

She has a super duper video tutorial on her blog, check it out and be sure to leave her feedback. How is she supposed to know what you want to learn if you don't post a comment?!

http://jencaputo.typepad.com/jen_caputo/2007/06/another_video_t.html

If you want a step by step tutorial about MASKS, then look no further...check out this tutorial by Kim Gabriel, a/k/a Raven a/k/a Nevermore.
http://www.scrapbookgraphics.com/wordpress/?p=1081

TEMPLATE FREEBIE BY TRACI SIMS!

Have you seen today's freebie by Traci Sims? It is a fabulous template...and if you know me, you know that I love well-designed templates.

Thank you, Traci, for your generosity in sharing this with us.

Here is a link where you can download it yourself and don't forget to leave her some love.
http://your-digital-dream.com/blog/?p=325#comment-15275

Congratulations to Karen!

My fellow ct member, Karen (a/k/a Fortlady) was the winner of a $10.00 gift certificate to uber talented Jen Caputo's store.

Karen was the winner of the May Spirit contest at Scrapbook-Graphics. She dutifully posted the most comments in the gallery. Not only did she get a gift certificate, but she also got her most favorite layout posted in the Scrapbook-Graphics' blog. How exciting!

I can see why she chose this layout as her favorite; it is one of mine, too. :)

Keep up the good work, Karen.

Queen of the Crop Contest at Scrapbook-Graphics!

Are any of you following the the Queen of the Crop contest? I am! Scrapbook-Graphics had about 110 contestants, narrowed down to 85 regulars and are now in the finals.

The top 10 finalists have been revealed and they are:

Angie Orellana
Anna Benjamin
DeeDee
fannie
flirty_brat
KellieP
LauraKaye
Lorelei Murphy
Martha aka Krash

Sprellen

All of the contestants deserve a big round of applause for their efforts. What makes this contest exciting is that the voting is done by the public. The final winner will receive $1,000.00 and her charity of choice will receive $500.00! Now this is a contest worth voting for.

Congratulations to all of the finalists, especially my friend, Denise Doupnik (a/k/a Dee-Dee) She made it to the top....HURRAY!

LET'S DO THE CHICKEN DANCE!

Oh my goodness, this is sooooooooo funny! Kaylie and Liam had a blast watching the chicken dance to the tune of Staying Alive!


You got to see it; there is a link:

http://theclayman.com/fun/fun_stuff.html

Chocolate Mousse - Studio Start Challenge

This chocolate mousse topped with dripping chocolate icing, chocolate kisses atop a sugar cookie…tastes so good your tongue will slap your brain!Cocoa Bo-Ho paper pack, by Traci Sims, SBGhttp://www.scrapbookgraphics.com/xcart/product.php?productid=18048&cat=0&page=1Tag from Everyday Inspiration Elements by Meredith Fenwickhttp://www.scrapbookgraphics.com/xcart/product.php?productid=17414&cat=0&page=1Realistic Pin by Jen Caputo, SBG (What a cool pin this is!)http://www.scrapbookgraphics.com/xcart/product.php?productid=18041&cat=0&page=1CS Tootsie (on tag) by Carrie Stephens, SBGhttp://www.scrapbookgraphics.com/xcart/product.php?productid=18053&cat=279&page=1

Sequins done with an action by Tandika Starr. Font: Century Gothic, Imprint. Template by Angela Niehaus (it includes the swirls). Chocolate flowers by Anna Benjamin/Paper Moons

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

Nothing Can Ever Take Away The Love

This page is very special to me. It depicts my daughter placing wildflowers upon her brother's grave. Adam would have been 9 years old this past April.

I am trying to teach my children that they should honor the memories of those that have gone before them. Gone but not forgotten is my mantra.

Nothing can ever take awaythe LOVE a heart holds dear. Fond memories linger EVERY DAYRemembrance keeps them near. Unknown Author xoxo, Kaylie.

Kaylie placing Buttercups and Dandelions on Adam's Grave.

(Adam would have been 9 years old, had he lived, this past April 20th.)

Kaylie's handwritten name and heart were scanned.Round alpha by MissVivi, Bayadere kit.Black tied ribbon by Traci Sims.Round glass element by Taran Conyers. (a freebie from eons ago)The journaling stamp is by Kellie H. Mize, DesigerDigitalsThe word "LOVE" is from Taran Conyer's Timeless Echoes - Josephine page set, at SBGhttp://www.scrapbookgraphics.com/xca...t=0&page=2Dried flowers - Garden Variety by Doris Castle.http://www.scrapbookgraphics.com/xca...t=0&page=1Sunlit Memories page set, by Doris Castle at SBGhttp://www.scrapbookgraphics.com/xca...t=0&page=1Template (modified) Simply Elegant 3, by Janet Phillips, SBGhttp://www.scrapbookgraphics.com/xca...t=0&page=1Shimmer Shop: Shimmer words, by Kristin Kristin Cronin Barrow-SBGhttp://www.scrapbookgraphics.com/xca...t=0&page=1Fonts: Scritina (R), Times New Roman.

Cupcake Lover - Scraplift Jessica Bolton at SBG

Kaylie LOVES cupcakes. Daddy bought this one at the supermarket and Kaylie just couldn’t wait to sink her teeth into it. 05-20-2007(Scraplift of Jessica Bolton’s layout entitled Veggie Lover: htp://www.scrapbookgraphics.com/photopost/showphoto.php?photo=11081&cat=3020)Credits: -Jessica Party Mix, by Jessica Bolton, SBG, http://www.scrapbookgraphics.com/xca...290&page=1Note: The red ppr. in the layout was recolored to suit my taste.-Big Stitched Alpha template by Janet Phillips, http://www.scrapbookgraphics.com/xca...251&page=1Cupcake element from Laura Deacetis’ Sweet treats stickers.-Brads, notebook paper and scalloped frame from Bohemian Peddler page set by Jessica Bolton and Krista Meddler.-Folded corner template by Helene Douchet-Font: Times New RomanThank you for looking. Kait

Blooming Crocuses

Blooming Crocuses Signal Spring’s Arrival(Flowers from my garden)

I used the following items:

LeJardin page set, by Doris Castle, SBGhttp://www.scrapbookgraphics.com/xca...t=0&page=2Elements All Stars –Ribbons and Bows by Sausan, SBGhttp://www.scrapbookgraphics.com/xca...t=0&page=1Raised Staples from Studio Jessica Party Mix, by Jessica Bolton, SBGhttp://www.scrapbookgraphics.com/xca...t=0&page=1Altered Artistry – Pressed Flowers2 by Sausan, SBGhttp://www.scrapbookgraphics.com/xca...t=0&page=1Filmstrip from Traci Sim’s Picture This Photo Frames by Traci Sims, SBGhttp://www.scrapbookgraphics.com/xca...t=0&page=1Mini Album 2 by Janet Phillips, SBGhttp://www.scrapbookgraphics.com/xca...t=0&page=1Tiny purple flowers by Misty CatoFont: Splendid ESExtracted bird and flowers are mine.

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

Glorious Petunias

Petunias from our hanging baskets. I used Special Times page set by Doris Castle, at SBGhttp://www.scrapbookgraphics.com/xca...t=0&page=1Is For Labels (black and white label) by Meredith Fenwick, SBGhttp://www.scrapbookgraphics.com/xca...t=0&page=1Torn out and curled shapes by Jen Caputo, SBGhttp://www.scrapbookgraphics.com/xca...t=0&page=1Bow: Elements All Starz, Ribbons and Bows, by Sausan Designs, SBGhttp://www.scrapbookgraphics.com/xca...t=0&page=1Backward staple by Jen Patricks.Paint Daub (brush 52, 11, sharp 18, wide blurry)Watercolor (brush 14, shadow 0, text 3)Font: ChampignonThe Round and Round collection )template) by Rachael Giallongo, TheDigiChickhttp://www.thedigichick.com/boutique...oducts_id=1767

Posting Galleries:
http://www.scrapbookgraphics.com/forum/showthread.php?t=1097
http://www.thedigichick.com/gallery/showphoto.php/photo/56437/ppuser/1258
http://www.scrapbook-bytes.com/gallery/showphoto.php?photo=235626&cat=500&ppuser=19252
http://www.designerdigitals.com/ddgallery/showphoto.php?photo=31118&cat=500
http://www.digishoptalk.com/gallery/showphoto.php?photo=123681&ppuser=976

Thanks for looking!

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