A belated toot...
Did I tell you that this layout appeared in the February 2008 issue of Digital Artist Magazine?
Credits can be seen on a previous post or click on my gallery links to take you to my gallery.
Sunday, March 16, 2008
Saturday, March 15, 2008
First Sign of Spring and Tea Time with Lily
Crocuses are said to be the first sign of Spring. However, long before the Crocuses bloom, the arrival of the Robins signal that Spring is around the corner.Birdy Elements and papers by Sausan Designs.
http://www.scrapbookgraphics.com/xcart/product.php?productid=20486&cat=0&page=1
http://www.scrapbookgraphics.com/xcart/product.php?productid=20487&cat=0&page=1
Alpha from Impressions of Gratitude Collaborative kit by the Studio Girls at SBG
http://www.scrapbookgraphics.com/xcart/product.php?productid=19486&cat=0&page=1
Font - Pea Elizabeth, Staple by Bren Boone. Tree sticker by Karen Aicken
Layout done for the color it black challenge at SBG.
Tea and biscuits are best when shared with a special friend.
Credits:Fonts: FG Amelia and Arial
Little Krafty alpha tags by Traci Sims/SBG
Glitter Alpha from Strawberry Delight Elements by Flergs
bg. ppr. (darkened), Imagine wordtag and butterflies from Archive Coll. by Lorie Davison
Torn paper piece, lace overlay(doily) and theatre overlay from Prairie Gal Coll. by Lorie Davison
Flowers, leaves, grames, stitching, mat and staples from Nana's Garden by Flergs.
http://www.scrapbookgraphics.com/xcart/product.php?productid=20291&cat=0&page=2Blast From The Past - Simple Pleasures Twill Phrases by Maya http://www.scrapbookgraphics.com/xcart/product.php?productid=20175&cat=0&page=1
Friday, March 14, 2008
Titi Evelyn (Auntie Evelyn)
My sister Evelyn came from Florida and spent a week with us. While I was busy, she would play with Kaylie and Liam. The usually aloof Liam would follow her around to hug and kiss her.
Brick A Brack Booklets Vol. 2 by Berna
Birdy Bg. Paper by Sausan Designs
Hearts (Valentine freebie by Sausan Designs)
Template (modified) from the The March Supersized Grab Bag by Janet Phillips
http://www.scrapbookgraphics.com/xcart/product.php?productid=20419&cat=0&page=1Circle stitching (modified) from Impression of Peace by the Studio Girls Collective
The Last Goodbye
Kaylie loves this dress and insisted on wearing it for my mom's viewing. As my sister and I were sorting through my mom's personal effects, we came across a pair of earrings that were so very pretty and perfect for Kaylie. Needless to say, she only wanted to wear this particular pair of earrings. This was her way of honoring her. She wanted to look her best and to her that meant wearing her burgundy dress and floral earrings. She was the only person wearing red at the viewing, but I couldn't deny her wish.
Kit 14 by ON Designs
EyeLoveYou 12x12 photo ovelays by Berna Datema
Font: Passions Conflict and Pea Elizabeth
Round frame - Fun with Frames by Bren Boone
Butterfly from Butterflies No. 1 by ON Designs
Circle Stitching by Traci Sims.
Tied ribbon by Petja 24.
Sketch by Becky Fleck
Silver glitter style applied to title made with Chocolate Berry Glitter Gel by Flergs
In Loving Memory
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First page of a memory book I am making for my father and siblings.
ATC card - personal memento by Kim Gabriel.
Prayer card memento from Chiacchio Funeral Home.
Red Berries, bird button and ribbon from Prairie Gal Collection by Lorie Davison.
Green jewelled flowers from Water Spirit set by Lorie Davison
http://www.scrapbookgraphics.com/xcart/product.php?productid=20382&cat=0&page=1Font: TK Stamped by Taran Conyers
Wood accent, willow, and long grass from Kit No. 14 by ON Designs
Bric A Brac Vol 3. by Berna Datema (modified)http://www.scrapbookgraphics.com/xcart/product.php?productid=20463&cat=0&page=1
Frame from Nana's Garden element set by Flergs
Butterfly by Flergs - Border Collection http://www.scrapbookgraphics.com/xcart/product.php?productid=20378&cat=0&page=2
Blue bg. ppr., green leaves, purple flower, binder clip and baby's breath branch from Spring Fling Papers and Element by Birgit Kerr.
Tuesday, March 04, 2008
The Long Kiss Goodnight
Wednesday, February 27, 2008 - Continuation of previous post - http://kaitgnzlz-momentsintime.blogspot.com/2008/02/hard-choices-doing-unthinkable.html
On my last post I told you that we had told my Dad that we (the children) wanted all the testing, dialysis, etc. stopped...
Later on in the afternoon, my sister went to spend time with Mom at the hospital and had the chance to talk with our Mom's doctor. He told her that there was nothing that they could do for our mom, that the treatments were not working and that all of our mom's organs had failed. He told her that he would be taking off all of the machinery, tubes, etc. The doctor waited until my father and sister got there before he proceeded with the necessary arrangements.
In the meantime, I had called my husband, to make sure that he came home right away, so he could stay with his 94 year old grandmother and our 2 kids while I went to the hospital, too. I called my sister at the hospital to have her come pick me up by 7 p.m. (she had my car). My husband got home at 7:00 p.m. and we headed for the hospital like a bat out of hell. We called our brother in Florida to tell him that the doctors would be removing all the machinery and medicines and for him to prepare for the worst.
When we were approaching Robert Wood Johnson Hospital in Hamilton, it was snowing. The temparature was 25 degrees, and boy, was it windy! We arrived at the hospital at 7:30 p.m.; I have no idea how I drove there. My father was there, so was my brother Roberto, as well as my mom's best friend, a nephew with his wife, who had been a former sister in law and was now a friend and a niece. I went in to see her, was there for a little while and then stepped out to talk to my dad. While he and I were hashing over our wishes, pondering the issue of long lost relatives that we haven't seen in years, and wondering about how to go on, Evelyn, my sister, came to get us as Mom was slowing down. We arrived as she took her last breath and the machine started beeping.
The doctors only removed the 2 blood pressure medications and nothing else. 45 minutes after we arrived at the hospital she passed away. 3 out of her 4 children were with her, as was her husband of 25 years, her best friend, the aforementioned nephew and wife and a niece. Later on arrived my uncle with his wife, 2 of his children; my mom's older sister and several of her children. She wasn't alone. She was in peace at last. We stayed there until 10:15 waiting for the hospital staff to take her away. When I didn't see this happening, I talked to the nurse to inquire why they hadn't removed the body. As it turns out, they were just waiting for everyone to say their goodbyes before they come in to clean up the patient and move the body to the morgue. I waited for everyone to go home, then went in to her room and cried my heart out. I asked her to forgive me if I were a less than exemplary daughter to her and gave her a hug, a kiss and wished her a peaceful sleep.
I then called the funeral home and made an appointment to make arrangements the next morning.
On my last post I told you that we had told my Dad that we (the children) wanted all the testing, dialysis, etc. stopped...
Later on in the afternoon, my sister went to spend time with Mom at the hospital and had the chance to talk with our Mom's doctor. He told her that there was nothing that they could do for our mom, that the treatments were not working and that all of our mom's organs had failed. He told her that he would be taking off all of the machinery, tubes, etc. The doctor waited until my father and sister got there before he proceeded with the necessary arrangements.
In the meantime, I had called my husband, to make sure that he came home right away, so he could stay with his 94 year old grandmother and our 2 kids while I went to the hospital, too. I called my sister at the hospital to have her come pick me up by 7 p.m. (she had my car). My husband got home at 7:00 p.m. and we headed for the hospital like a bat out of hell. We called our brother in Florida to tell him that the doctors would be removing all the machinery and medicines and for him to prepare for the worst.
When we were approaching Robert Wood Johnson Hospital in Hamilton, it was snowing. The temparature was 25 degrees, and boy, was it windy! We arrived at the hospital at 7:30 p.m.; I have no idea how I drove there. My father was there, so was my brother Roberto, as well as my mom's best friend, a nephew with his wife, who had been a former sister in law and was now a friend and a niece. I went in to see her, was there for a little while and then stepped out to talk to my dad. While he and I were hashing over our wishes, pondering the issue of long lost relatives that we haven't seen in years, and wondering about how to go on, Evelyn, my sister, came to get us as Mom was slowing down. We arrived as she took her last breath and the machine started beeping.
The doctors only removed the 2 blood pressure medications and nothing else. 45 minutes after we arrived at the hospital she passed away. 3 out of her 4 children were with her, as was her husband of 25 years, her best friend, the aforementioned nephew and wife and a niece. Later on arrived my uncle with his wife, 2 of his children; my mom's older sister and several of her children. She wasn't alone. She was in peace at last. We stayed there until 10:15 waiting for the hospital staff to take her away. When I didn't see this happening, I talked to the nurse to inquire why they hadn't removed the body. As it turns out, they were just waiting for everyone to say their goodbyes before they come in to clean up the patient and move the body to the morgue. I waited for everyone to go home, then went in to her room and cried my heart out. I asked her to forgive me if I were a less than exemplary daughter to her and gave her a hug, a kiss and wished her a peaceful sleep.
I then called the funeral home and made an appointment to make arrangements the next morning.
Monday, March 03, 2008
Gmail Troubles
I have been trying to post an update since last Wednesday to no avail. I couldn't access Gmail, Google or Blogger. I even tried login in on my sister's laptop, and still couldn't. Last night I tried posting thorough my brother's iphone but could only do the title and nothing else...
Then today, the electricity went out, my pc shut down, I reset the modem, and voila! I got service again. I don't know why I didn't think of it sooner.
Anyway, sorry for the lack of communication. The next post will have the final update.
Then today, the electricity went out, my pc shut down, I reset the modem, and voila! I got service again. I don't know why I didn't think of it sooner.
Anyway, sorry for the lack of communication. The next post will have the final update.
Wednesday, February 27, 2008
Hard Choices: Doing the Unthinkable
Mother is at the end of her life.
Mom is in the last stage of her liver disease, which shut down her kidneys, and is in extreme pain. Two weeks ago I delivered the news to her that dialysis was her only choice. I was selfish. I didn't want her to die just yet. I kind of talked her into having it done. While she was having it done, she was voicing her choice that she really didn't want it done.
I honestly thought that she would get better and come home. It wasn't meant to be. She is in intensive care with no hope of recovery. Two days ago, the nurse came to her room to administer dialysis. She told her "No." She then proceeded to take all of the tubes and needles, etc. out of her arms. She even grabbed a nurse by her shirt in an effort to keep her away from her. SHE DOESN'T WANT MORE DIALYSIS TREATMENTS.
My dad called me to tell me that the nurses had called him to tell him this. I called the nurse in hopes of talking my mom into having it done. The nurse told me that she really needs it done right then and there. She was sedated and given dialysis.
She is not breathing on her own, her blood pressure is so low that she needs 2 medicines to keep it at minimum functioning level, her heart is alive because of her defribillator pacemaker. If it senses that her heart rate is dropping, it shocks her. She has a living will that states that she does not want resuscitators or extreme measures taken to prolong her life. We have failed her.
She is in so much pain, is jaundiced, her eyes are yellow, her stomach is enormously swollen, as are her feet, legs and arms. Her face has sunken and is barely recognizable. She has lost her speech ability.
My brothers and sister came 2 weeks ago to see her, so she was satisfied that she had seen all of her children. We all saw how much pain she was in and wished nothing but the best for her.
We all spoke to each other yesterday and came to the consensus that we would rather see her go with her Saviour than watch her suffer any longer. I told my father that we, her children, wished that all equipment, dialysis and test be stopped and that only comfort measures be taken until the end of her life. He refused at first, but then called me about an hour ago and agreed. I am beside myself and ache so badly. Deep down I know that she doesn't want to go on, so we can at least give her her last wish and let her go in peace. If this were happening to me, I would make the same choice.
She tried so hard to be a good christian woman. She tried to keep her family together. She tried.
We didn't have an adversarial relationship, but it was not a really close relationship. Now that she is at the end of her life, I regret the wasted time. I always made sure that my children knew their grandparents and always gave her pictures of the kids. I wish I had done more. Now is too late.
Life sometimes is a bitch, then you die. Let this be a cautionary tale. Mend your fences before it is too late. You only get one life to live and you never know when your number is up.
Mom is in the last stage of her liver disease, which shut down her kidneys, and is in extreme pain. Two weeks ago I delivered the news to her that dialysis was her only choice. I was selfish. I didn't want her to die just yet. I kind of talked her into having it done. While she was having it done, she was voicing her choice that she really didn't want it done.
I honestly thought that she would get better and come home. It wasn't meant to be. She is in intensive care with no hope of recovery. Two days ago, the nurse came to her room to administer dialysis. She told her "No." She then proceeded to take all of the tubes and needles, etc. out of her arms. She even grabbed a nurse by her shirt in an effort to keep her away from her. SHE DOESN'T WANT MORE DIALYSIS TREATMENTS.
My dad called me to tell me that the nurses had called him to tell him this. I called the nurse in hopes of talking my mom into having it done. The nurse told me that she really needs it done right then and there. She was sedated and given dialysis.
She is not breathing on her own, her blood pressure is so low that she needs 2 medicines to keep it at minimum functioning level, her heart is alive because of her defribillator pacemaker. If it senses that her heart rate is dropping, it shocks her. She has a living will that states that she does not want resuscitators or extreme measures taken to prolong her life. We have failed her.
She is in so much pain, is jaundiced, her eyes are yellow, her stomach is enormously swollen, as are her feet, legs and arms. Her face has sunken and is barely recognizable. She has lost her speech ability.
My brothers and sister came 2 weeks ago to see her, so she was satisfied that she had seen all of her children. We all saw how much pain she was in and wished nothing but the best for her.
We all spoke to each other yesterday and came to the consensus that we would rather see her go with her Saviour than watch her suffer any longer. I told my father that we, her children, wished that all equipment, dialysis and test be stopped and that only comfort measures be taken until the end of her life. He refused at first, but then called me about an hour ago and agreed. I am beside myself and ache so badly. Deep down I know that she doesn't want to go on, so we can at least give her her last wish and let her go in peace. If this were happening to me, I would make the same choice.
She tried so hard to be a good christian woman. She tried to keep her family together. She tried.
We didn't have an adversarial relationship, but it was not a really close relationship. Now that she is at the end of her life, I regret the wasted time. I always made sure that my children knew their grandparents and always gave her pictures of the kids. I wish I had done more. Now is too late.
Life sometimes is a bitch, then you die. Let this be a cautionary tale. Mend your fences before it is too late. You only get one life to live and you never know when your number is up.
Wednesday, February 20, 2008
Vintage Flower?
If you would like to see it up close and personal, click on the previews.Ree, I did this one for you. Keep up the good work.
Kait
When It Rains, It Pours
Hello Everyone,
I just thought I'd give you an update on what is going on lately.
As many of my friends know, I took some time off to sort things out. I am still feeling under the weather, but this time is due to circumstances outside of my control.
My 63 year old mother has been hospitalized for almost 2 weeks now. She is an insulin dependent person, just found out she has cirrhosis of the liver, has kidney failure AND has heart disease.
She's been dealing with Cirrhosis issues for 2 weeks now, as well as Kidney failure. She is very ill. They are trying to stabilize her. The way the doctor presented the situation to us was by way of 2 options. 1) Do Dialysis treatments or 2) Choose not to do the Dialysis.
Dialysis is usually a no-brainer option, meaning that this is the way to go but because she suffers from low blood pressure, her pressure can drop further and die. Or her heart can stop. After much back and forth, she decided that she would opt for the Dialysis option. She has had a few treatments now, but can not tolerate it for more than an hour because her blood pressure drops and she gets very drowsy.
As of today, her only option is a liver transplant. However, because of her heart disease, she can not have it done. She needs a healthy heart to endure the long hours of operation and to be able to sustain the new liver. The doctors are trying to stabilize her and that is all they can do.
In the meantime, a horrible stomach virus has been making the rounds at my house. It started with Liam. He wouldn't eat (this is how I know he is sick; otherwise, he'd be eating and drinking like the stuff is going out of style), then got a fever and the dreaded bathroom runs.
Then it was Kaylie's turn. They were ok for a week and now, they are sick again. It wouldn't be so bad but they made me sick, too.
DH just returned from Puerto Rico on Sunday so the kids are super happy. Sick, but happy.
We have DH's grandmother staying with us for a while. She is a lovely woman and so loving. Did I mention she is 94 years old. She also has first stage Alzheimer, is hard of hearing, half blind and has vertigo. I have to follow her everywhere she goes because she forgets everything. She, too, is getting sick. She usually wakes up at 2AM for a potty break and was complaining of body aches. We gave her some Tylenol and seems to be feeling better. Crossing my fingers that nothing serious happens to her.
In the mornings, not to mention afternoons, too, I take Kaylie to school and speed back because I am afraid that she will wake up and fall down the steps or worse.
It is all so time consuming and draining. In the last 5 days I have put a total of 215 miles driving back and forth from the hospital to the house.
Got to go pick up the kids before Grandma wakes up.
Ciao.
P.S. My sister came from Florida and will be stopping by within an hour. Hopefully I can take a picture or two or three for when I have time to scrap or when my mojo comes back, whichever comes first.
Miss you,
Kait
I just thought I'd give you an update on what is going on lately.
As many of my friends know, I took some time off to sort things out. I am still feeling under the weather, but this time is due to circumstances outside of my control.
My 63 year old mother has been hospitalized for almost 2 weeks now. She is an insulin dependent person, just found out she has cirrhosis of the liver, has kidney failure AND has heart disease.
She's been dealing with Cirrhosis issues for 2 weeks now, as well as Kidney failure. She is very ill. They are trying to stabilize her. The way the doctor presented the situation to us was by way of 2 options. 1) Do Dialysis treatments or 2) Choose not to do the Dialysis.
Dialysis is usually a no-brainer option, meaning that this is the way to go but because she suffers from low blood pressure, her pressure can drop further and die. Or her heart can stop. After much back and forth, she decided that she would opt for the Dialysis option. She has had a few treatments now, but can not tolerate it for more than an hour because her blood pressure drops and she gets very drowsy.
As of today, her only option is a liver transplant. However, because of her heart disease, she can not have it done. She needs a healthy heart to endure the long hours of operation and to be able to sustain the new liver. The doctors are trying to stabilize her and that is all they can do.
In the meantime, a horrible stomach virus has been making the rounds at my house. It started with Liam. He wouldn't eat (this is how I know he is sick; otherwise, he'd be eating and drinking like the stuff is going out of style), then got a fever and the dreaded bathroom runs.
Then it was Kaylie's turn. They were ok for a week and now, they are sick again. It wouldn't be so bad but they made me sick, too.
DH just returned from Puerto Rico on Sunday so the kids are super happy. Sick, but happy.
We have DH's grandmother staying with us for a while. She is a lovely woman and so loving. Did I mention she is 94 years old. She also has first stage Alzheimer, is hard of hearing, half blind and has vertigo. I have to follow her everywhere she goes because she forgets everything. She, too, is getting sick. She usually wakes up at 2AM for a potty break and was complaining of body aches. We gave her some Tylenol and seems to be feeling better. Crossing my fingers that nothing serious happens to her.
In the mornings, not to mention afternoons, too, I take Kaylie to school and speed back because I am afraid that she will wake up and fall down the steps or worse.
It is all so time consuming and draining. In the last 5 days I have put a total of 215 miles driving back and forth from the hospital to the house.
Got to go pick up the kids before Grandma wakes up.
Ciao.
P.S. My sister came from Florida and will be stopping by within an hour. Hopefully I can take a picture or two or three for when I have time to scrap or when my mojo comes back, whichever comes first.
Miss you,
Kait
Monday, January 14, 2008
Survivorman
I know dh would freak if he saw this page. LOL. But I love Les and I don't care who knows it! (Let's just keep this between you and me, ok?!)
I love watching SURVIVORMAN. I am gleeful as a school girl when I am changing channels and happen upon the show. I gladly drop everything I am doing to join him (vicariously) on his adventures. The beautiful locales, his rugged good looks, his knowledge, his harmonica playing and instincts makes SURVIVORMAN a worthwhile show. If I am ever lost, Les is the man I want lost with me. No food, no shelter, no fresh water, no tools ... no camera crew. One man - alone in the wild for seven days with only his wits and stamina to sustain him. Airing on The Science Channel in the U.S., and The Outdoor Life Network in Canada, each episode finds Survivorman Les Stroud abandoned in a remote location. He carries little more than the clothes on his back - and his cameras. Les not only needs to survive for a week without supplies, but he has to film everything himself, lugging over fifty pounds of camera gear the entire time.
Credits:Hand stamped alpha by Michelle Coleman.
Template from January 2008 grabbag by Janet Phillips.
Cardboard edges - Edgy Edges by Birgit Kerr.
Photos from Survivorman website.
Font: Arial Narrow
Funky Junky - Papers by Michelle Godin
Funky Junky - Bits and Pieces by Michelle Godin
Funky Junky - Broken Book
Label from File It Under - Basics by Michelle Godin
Overlays (compass and words) from Rough Pack Elements by Berna Datema
Turtle
Font: Century Gothic
Supplies:Altered Artistry: Pressed Flowers 3 (long green leaves) by Sausan Designs.
Fancy Stitching Overlay from Eye Love You Grunge Overlays by Berna Datema
Flowers extracted from a bg. ppr. from the Return to the Island Kit by Mirranda Reinhard. All Papers from Return to the Island Papers set by Mirranda Reinhard.
http://www.scrapbookgraphics.com/xcart/product.php?productid=19938&cat=0&page=1Bird from Sing Spring Elements by Sausan Designs.
Sketch Collection 15 by Jen Caputo, SBGhttp://www.scrapbookgraphics.com/xcart/product.php?productid=17614&cat=0&page=1
Glass Bubbles Overlay from Acqua Elements set by Sausan Designs
http://www.scrapbookgraphics.com/xcart/product.php?productid=18508&cat=0&page=5(Note: I applied a liquefy filter to the bubbles to achieve a liquid look)Overlay from the Rough Pack Elements by Berna Datema at SBG(I recolored the overlay to gray and green)http://www.scrapbookgraphics.com/xcart/product.php?productid=18613&cat=0&page=7
Frame by APang, from PopItSet2, SBE
Pom-poms from Funky Mood page set by Sandra Boddington.S
Thursday, January 10, 2008
Useful Tutorial
If you want to improve your photo workflow, I suggest you hop on over to Heather's blog and check out her tutorial. It will be worth your time. 2069
Photo A Day - Day 10
It has been unusually mild here in the Garden State. It was 66 degrees yesterday, so I got a chance to take the kids to the lake yesterday...and the day before, too.
This finch was at my birdfeeder today. This is the male. In real life, his red coloring is sharper than on my original photo. Maybe it is faded because I took the photo through my backdoor. In any case, I had to sharpen the photo, do some cloning, adjustment of levels and contrast, and ran a vervia filter and voila, I have my new and improved picture.
Photo A Day - Days 7 and 8
Day 7 - I love this photo...the colors are vivid, depth of field
Day 8 - Trying a new angle/perspective
Photo A Day - Days 5 and 6
Day 5 - Love the intensity in my little guy's face.
Day 6 - I really like the reflection of the sky and shadows of this shot.
Photo a Day - Days 3 and 4
Day 3 - Love that pretty smile and youthful glow.
Day 4 - Innocence and piggy tails - perfect together!
Tuesday, January 08, 2008
Hybrid - Matchbook Album
For this cute and quick project I used Michelle Godin's Birthday Pprs (girls) coming soon to SBG.
Matchbook Mini Book Template by Kristianne Swanson at A Cherry On Top.
Monday, January 07, 2008
Friday, January 04, 2008
Tuesday, January 01, 2008
Waiting
Impressions of Anticipation by the Studio Girls at SBG
Sparkle flower, fairy and sparkly/swirl border from Flittery Elements by Lorie Davison at SBG
Starry sparkle trail by Birgit Kerr at SBG
Monday, December 31, 2007
Impressions of Anticipation: Ladybug
Font: Al Oxygen
kit: Impressions of Anticipation Collection by the Studio Girls at Scrapbook-Graphics.
Holes/Rips from "Age It Quick" by Kim Broelet.
Pixies- 5x7 Folded Overlay by Sausan Designs.
http://www.scrapbookgraphics.com/xcart/product.php?productid=19913&cat=0&page=1
The door was open and in flew this tiny bug. Liam was instantly mesmerized.11.25-2007
The door was open and in flew this tiny bug. Liam was instantly mesmerized.11.25-2007
Impressions of Anticipation - Desktop Calendar
Desktop calendar done for the calendar challenge at Scrapbook-Graphics.
Calendar by Bren Boone at SBG.
Kit used: Impression of Anticipation Collective kit by the Studio Girls at Scrapbook-Graphics, available December 31.
Friday, December 28, 2007
Sometimes I Feel So Very Pretty
Here's my page for the ON playday at SBG.
Scraplift of Nicole's "Leonie"http://www.digishoptalk.com/gallery/showphoto.php?photo=47052&cat=all&ppuser=2524
Fonts: Arial Rounded Mt, Passions Conflict, Bickley Script
Flowers from Glittery Spots by Trish Jones. (recolored)
Scraplift of Nicole's "Leonie"http://www.digishoptalk.com/gallery/showphoto.php?photo=47052&cat=all&ppuser=2524
Fonts: Arial Rounded Mt, Passions Conflict, Bickley Script
Flowers from Glittery Spots by Trish Jones. (recolored)
Swirls from Flittery elements by Lorie Davidson
Kit No. 12 by ON Designshttp://www.scrapbookgraphics.com/xcart/product.php?productid=19878&cat=0&page=1
Staple by Jenn Patrick 1958
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
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
Scrapbook-Graphics: Chats, Impressions of Anticipation and Challenges
I just wanted to let you know that we’re planning a New Year’s Eve Chat Fest starting at 6 p.m. Eastern on December 31st and running until 3 a.m. Eastern January 1st. If you don’t have any plans, we hope you’ll stop in for a while and hang out. There’s no schedule, we’ll just have Studio Girls popping in when they can (probably with goodies!), the Studio Crew in there joking around, and every hour on the half-hour we’ll be giving away one copy of the Studio Girls new collaboration, Impressions of Anticipation which will debut that night!
Also want to let you know that come January 1st there will be some changes happening with our Spirit Club! In addition to earning one Pom Pom Point per post in the forum/gallery, you will now be able to earn 20 Pom Pom Points for every Studio Crew challenge you complete. Just register in the specially marked Spirit Club thread in the Contest forum each month with your current post count, and then, throughout the month, add links to your challenge layouts in your original registration post by editing it. At the end of the month, you will have worked your way right up the ladder of Spirit Club prizes. Our prize package always coordinates with the Studio Girls’ latest collaboration, so totally worth working for!
Here is a list of the challenges that will continue in the new year, along with the new challenges we’ll be adding!
Frameworthy: our art inspiration challenge brought to you every Monday by Kim and Donna
I Can Scraplift That: our always fun scraplifting challenge hosted by Kait each Tuesday
We Can Build It: brought to you every other Thursday by Becky and Tammy, this challenge gives you a list of required elements that must be included on your page. Can We Build It? Yes, we can!
Memory Lane: Stephanie and Jenna host this stroll down Memory Lane, prompting you to scrap about days gone by.
Studio Starts: our weekly blog challenge continues every Friday in the new year with Color It challenges, Studio Girl scraplifts, fun prompts and a new category, List It!
Filmstrip: this is a new photography challenge that Stephanie will bring you every other Monday starting January 7th
Encylcopedia of an Ordinary Year: Jenn is taking her Reality Scraps challenge to a new level this year by having you scrap your daily life with alphabetical themes every other Tuesday
Theme Album Challenge: Karen Maggie is asking you to join her on the first Thursday of the month for this year-long challenge to create a theme album by scrapping at least one two-page spread each month
Desktop Challenge: Tammy reminds us the last week of the month to get our desktop wallpaper ready for the upcoming month
Also look for photography technique challenges from Amy, another Quirkshop from Donna and Kim, possibly an intermediate DSLR for Newbies class, another Brag Book challenge from Wendy, and who knows what else! We’re always full of surprises! So stay tuned, join in and win those prizes! We'd love it if you would join us! See you there.
Goodies Wonderland at CottageArts.Net
If you still have some Christmas cash left over, how about stopping over at CottageArts.Net? They have some awesome templates, winter kits, Christmas kits, etc., and best yet, they are on special! Can't beat that! Follow this link to check it out for yourself.
Deal of the Day
Have you noticed that Scrapbook-Graphics has a DEAL OF THE DAY section in the store?
If you haven't, how about I give you a link so you can check it out. But you better check it out everyday as you will never know what you will find there....but I can assure you, it is all good.
I just took a peek and I saw templates by both Jen Caputo and Janet Phillips, a set of quickpages by Maya, Textiles by Wendy...and other equally enticing stuff. Go on, check it out. I know you want to.
If you haven't, how about I give you a link so you can check it out. But you better check it out everyday as you will never know what you will find there....but I can assure you, it is all good.
I just took a peek and I saw templates by both Jen Caputo and Janet Phillips, a set of quickpages by Maya, Textiles by Wendy...and other equally enticing stuff. Go on, check it out. I know you want to.
Photoshop Actions Sale
If you are a Photoshop user and are in need of actions, then head on over to Kim Hill's store at Scrapbook-Elements. Kim Hill is having a sale on her actions.
Friday Goodies
Hello Everyone,
I hope you all had a great Christmas.
Andrea has a template.
Being Mrs. Wresh has a template.
Digital Freebies has a Vintage Winter add on by Danielle.
Kissed Studios has a cute card template.
Little Dreamers has a fabulous set of gift boxes.
Ptitesouris has a super cute sampler of her kit Envolee Magique
Shutterfly Blog has a wonderful template by Katie Pertiet....a must have.
I hope you all had a great Christmas.
Andrea has a template.
Being Mrs. Wresh has a template.
Digital Freebies has a Vintage Winter add on by Danielle.
Kissed Studios has a cute card template.
Little Dreamers has a fabulous set of gift boxes.
Ptitesouris has a super cute sampler of her kit Envolee Magique
Shutterfly Blog has a wonderful template by Katie Pertiet....a must have.
Monday, December 24, 2007
Monday Must Haves
Hello Everyone,
I don't have time to hop all over the net, but these are must haves:
Christina Renee has Christmas Collage Sheets and ornament templates here.
Rachel's Foil Flakes
Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year to all. 1925
I don't have time to hop all over the net, but these are must haves:
Christina Renee has Christmas Collage Sheets and ornament templates here.
Rachel's Foil Flakes
Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year to all. 1925
Happy Holidays to All of You, My Friends
Fonts: Passions Conflict and Times New Roman
Kit used: Impressions of the Holidays Collective kit by the Studio Girls/Scrapbook-Graphics
Saturday, December 22, 2007
Check out the SBG blog for a Freebie
Hello Everyone,
If you like the snowman with marshmallows wrap I made, check out the SBG blog to get your very own template to make it, along with instructions.
If you do make one, I'd love to see it! 1907
If you like the snowman with marshmallows wrap I made, check out the SBG blog to get your very own template to make it, along with instructions.
If you do make one, I'd love to see it! 1907
Printables
I made this wrap for Kaylie's marshmallows that she brought to school for the xmas party.
Text: I heard that you've been naughty, so listen here is the scoop, I'm running short on coal this year, so here's some snowman poop! :)
I made miniature tags for Liam. I then glued mini candy canes to the card. I took pity on the teacher...imagine 20 kids high on sugar running around the room! LOL. Liam was pleased with the tags...he even got to sign his name.
I used Merry Memories by Bren Boone: http://www.scrapbookgraphics.com/xcart/product.php?productid=19545&cat=0&page=1
Friday, December 21, 2007
Lilacs - She Wore Lilacs on her Hair
This is the 2nd time that I have used this kit of Lorie’s and love the resulting page. Usually I am more of a textures and background papers person and not much into the use of lots of elements, but as always, there is an exception to the rule and this is it! I love the realistic floral elements and classic textures of the papers, which allow me to create a page outside of my norm.
CREDITS: Clippity Snippets Paper Collection 1 by Lorie Davison; Archive Collection kit by Lorie Davison; Little Paper Bits Alpha by Birgit Kerr; Paper fold from Ztampf!
Note: I made the twigs frame out of a twig provided in the Archives Collection. The main bg. ppr. was recolored to Lilac to match my layout.
Wednesday, December 19, 2007
Sick kids, day 2
The kids are slowly getting better. Liam's cold appears to be running its course...didn't sneeze as much as he did yesterday. They have been on a 4 hour schedule taking meds. so the improvement is noticeable.
They are both looking forward to going back to school. Me too.
Andrea has a template available.
Barefoot in the Grass a cute wire word and bell.
Being Mrs. Wresh has a sampler at her blog.
Linday has some cute holly elements
PinkuPixie has some really cute santa stickers...really cute!
Dreadfully Happy kit...
Rhonna Farrer has a doodled bird freebie at the Shutterfly Blog
Tara has some Never Forget stamps at her blog.
Val has a template...
They are both looking forward to going back to school. Me too.
Andrea has a template available.
Barefoot in the Grass a cute wire word and bell.
Being Mrs. Wresh has a sampler at her blog.
Linday has some cute holly elements
PinkuPixie has some really cute santa stickers...really cute!
Dreadfully Happy kit...
Rhonna Farrer has a doodled bird freebie at the Shutterfly Blog
Tara has some Never Forget stamps at her blog.
Val has a template...
Tuesday, December 18, 2007
Guess Who Are Home Sick Again?
Yes, both of them are home sick, again.
Liam is an allergy sufferer so his nose is always congested. Kaylie, while not an allergy sufferer, has a slightly different kind of problem...she is like a mucous factory. Enough said.
Anyway, Kaylie woke up this morning with red cheeks and was extremely hot. Her temperature was 102. She cried her little eyes out when I told her she wasn't going to school.
Liam, on the other hand, was sneezing and had a runny nose....there it goes, grab it! Runny (running) nose...yeah, I know, lame joke. Anyway, I sent him to school and get a call back an hour and a half later that 'he isn't doing well, pls. come pick him up.'
Off I go to pick him up. Wouldn't you know, when they get home, they are better, or so it seems. Anyway, here are today's freebies:
Andrea has a cute template...
Bren has a Santa hat...adorable!
Carol Abram has a doodled frame at the Shutterfly blog
Christine has some krafty stars ...check out her store specials, too.
Emily has a super cute mini kit at Little Dreamer Designs
Fran has a super duper cute ppr. pk title Coulerus D'Irelande
Lindsay has a 2photo template...
Mindy has a Worn Away mini kit...
Monika has some sparkly elements...check them out.
Pam has a Santa mini kit...
SweetMade has some overlays...
Valgal has some wordart...
Liam is an allergy sufferer so his nose is always congested. Kaylie, while not an allergy sufferer, has a slightly different kind of problem...she is like a mucous factory. Enough said.
Anyway, Kaylie woke up this morning with red cheeks and was extremely hot. Her temperature was 102. She cried her little eyes out when I told her she wasn't going to school.
Liam, on the other hand, was sneezing and had a runny nose....there it goes, grab it! Runny (running) nose...yeah, I know, lame joke. Anyway, I sent him to school and get a call back an hour and a half later that 'he isn't doing well, pls. come pick him up.'
Off I go to pick him up. Wouldn't you know, when they get home, they are better, or so it seems. Anyway, here are today's freebies:
Andrea has a cute template...
Bren has a Santa hat...adorable!
Carol Abram has a doodled frame at the Shutterfly blog
Christine has some krafty stars ...check out her store specials, too.
Emily has a super cute mini kit at Little Dreamer Designs
Fran has a super duper cute ppr. pk title Coulerus D'Irelande
Lindsay has a 2photo template...
Mindy has a Worn Away mini kit...
Monika has some sparkly elements...check them out.
Pam has a Santa mini kit...
SweetMade has some overlays...
Valgal has some wordart...
Printable
This project is so easy to make and very useful, too.All you need are two circles and a brad. For this project, I made the top circle 7" inches, and the 2nd circle (bottom) 6.75". Notice the placement of the brad...it is on top of a snowflake, which makes it look like a tiny button.
P.S. And don't forget to cut an opening where the word will be visible!
I used Bren Boone's CHILLY WILLY papers and the snowmen is from MERRY MEMORIES, also by Bren.The snowmen in the blue circle is the original color. The snowman for the girl version has been altered in color...This neat contraption makes it fun for the kids to practice reading and spelling their popcorn* words from school. Obviously, I can do this straight from a list, but that isn't any fun. This is cute, cute, cute and they get to spin the circle to pick a word, which makes it fun for them.
*popcorn: High usage words that enable beginners to learn to read.
Liam is learning the months of the year and days of the week so that is what his words are all about, as well as some christmas words.For Kaylie, she is learning popcorn words, so all of her words are from a list supplied by the teacher. I used words that she really needs to practice and focus on.
Monday, December 17, 2007
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.
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
Beaded edge blank, blue/white ribbon & stitching from Blue Willow by Traci Sims @ SBG
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
Font: Times New Roman
Friday, December 14, 2007
Gingerbread House
I just LOVE the way this page turned out. The rubberbands were an unexpected treat for me. The curled edges are fab, too.
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
TK Stamped: http://www.scrapbookgraphics.com/xcart/product.php?productid=16624&cat=279&page=2
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
Journaling ppr. by Lynn Grieverson.
Bent photo frame by Gunhild Storeide
Addtl font: Pea Elizabeth
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
TK Stamped: http://www.scrapbookgraphics.com/xcart/product.php?productid=16624&cat=279&page=2
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
Journaling ppr. by Lynn Grieverson.
Bent photo frame by Gunhild Storeide
Addtl font: Pea Elizabeth
Friday Goodies
Hello Everyone,
Here are a few designs for you.
Andrea has a template.
Artistic Musings (KSharonKDesigns) has a lovely xmas sampler.
Being Mrs. Wresh has a 2-page template.
Believe wordart by Mindy.
Calendar Templates by Scrappy Expressions
Faith has an overlay that is super cute.
Miriam Lima has a wonderful ppr. sampler at Little Dreamer Designs.
Misty has some cute labels for grabs at her blog.
Tara has a lovely card template for a challenge at her blog.
Vir Brandy has some xmas stickers for grabs.
Here are a few designs for you.
Andrea has a template.
Artistic Musings (KSharonKDesigns) has a lovely xmas sampler.
Being Mrs. Wresh has a 2-page template.
Believe wordart by Mindy.
Calendar Templates by Scrappy Expressions
Faith has an overlay that is super cute.
Miriam Lima has a wonderful ppr. sampler at Little Dreamer Designs.
Misty has some cute labels for grabs at her blog.
Tara has a lovely card template for a challenge at her blog.
Vir Brandy has some xmas stickers for grabs.
It's Friday...Hurray!
Oh goodness, it is Friday already. It seems that this week has been dragging, and dragging, and dragging. It is cold and foggy here today. Driving Kay to school, I could barely see a thing.
Anyway, I needed a change so I am working on a new blog header. I changed the music to something a bit happier and bubbly. I love this song! What do you think?
Anyway, if you need a good laugh today, head on over to my friend Rachael's blog. I can't believe that she would even fess up to this happening to her; I know I wouldn't reveal it if it had happened to me. :)
Anyway, I needed a change so I am working on a new blog header. I changed the music to something a bit happier and bubbly. I love this song! What do you think?
Anyway, if you need a good laugh today, head on over to my friend Rachael's blog. I can't believe that she would even fess up to this happening to her; I know I wouldn't reveal it if it had happened to me. :)
Thursday, December 13, 2007
Merry Christmas
Liam opening gifts on Christmas Day. 12/25/2005
Santa in Sleigh from Holiday Puffy Sticker by Julie Mead @ CottageArts.
Bg. pprs. from Winter Dreams Ppr. pk by Julie Mead @ CottageArts
Glitter icicles, stars, presents, sign and wordart title from Paper Bag Christmas Element set by Julie Mead @ cottageArts
Ribbon loop and mini tag from Paper Bag Elegant Elements by Julie Mead @ CottageArts.
Staple and scalloped bent photo frame from Study Buddy Pak @ CottageArts
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.
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
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
Stars, beige print ppr. in round mat from Joyeux Noel Add-On Element Pak by Julie Mead/CottageArts
Scrap Template 2 - Page Layouts at CottageArts
Note: I altered the template by adding an additional photo.
Staple from Study Buddy page pk./CottageArts
Tuesday, December 11, 2007
Terrific Tuesday
A few weeks ago, we got the kid's first school report card. They are both doing well. Kaylie needs to improve writing her letters, spacing, capitalization and periods.
Liam did exceptionally well in math and reading. Of course, he has been able to read since pre-kinder so this is not a surprise to me. His teacher tells me that Liam has been doing great in listening and behaving and was pleased with his improvement.
Of course, the day after I get this glowing review, he starts misbehaving again. When I ask him why he is misbehaving, he tells me that the kids are talking and he can't concentrate or think. In the past, I have observed that when Kaylie starts talking incessantly, he puts up with her for a while, but then gets really frustrated with her. If she doesn't listen to him, he gets really angry. When he is overly excited, he tends to go inward in his head and not listen to what is being said to him. At times, if the noises or voices get to be too loud or too much to bear for him, he will cover his ears in an effort to stop it. I have always thought this behaviour to be a bit off, but being 5 years old, he is just beginning to learn to cope with his environment. Intellectually, he knows what he has to do, but has a hard time following up. I hope that once Christmas is over, he will settle into a normal routine again.
If you have made it this far, then here are the goodies I found today.
Andrea has a great template on her blog...boy, where does she get so many ideas?
Doris has a great set of Christmas Quickpages on her blog.
Jan Crawley has an overlay and some wonderful tags here.
Gina has an adorable alpha...gingerbread with icing included.
Little Dreamer Designs has an adorable messy stamper set
Lindsay has so cute tinsel doodles at her blog...
Maria LaFrance has a super cute New Year's Eve sampler...
Misschifis has an adorable Blue Christmas mini..
Misty has a cute frame on her blog. While there, why not leave her a congratulatory message on her new daughter?!
Traci has a super cute frame at her blog. Check her new stuff, too.
Liam did exceptionally well in math and reading. Of course, he has been able to read since pre-kinder so this is not a surprise to me. His teacher tells me that Liam has been doing great in listening and behaving and was pleased with his improvement.
Of course, the day after I get this glowing review, he starts misbehaving again. When I ask him why he is misbehaving, he tells me that the kids are talking and he can't concentrate or think. In the past, I have observed that when Kaylie starts talking incessantly, he puts up with her for a while, but then gets really frustrated with her. If she doesn't listen to him, he gets really angry. When he is overly excited, he tends to go inward in his head and not listen to what is being said to him. At times, if the noises or voices get to be too loud or too much to bear for him, he will cover his ears in an effort to stop it. I have always thought this behaviour to be a bit off, but being 5 years old, he is just beginning to learn to cope with his environment. Intellectually, he knows what he has to do, but has a hard time following up. I hope that once Christmas is over, he will settle into a normal routine again.
If you have made it this far, then here are the goodies I found today.
Andrea has a great template on her blog...boy, where does she get so many ideas?
Doris has a great set of Christmas Quickpages on her blog.
Jan Crawley has an overlay and some wonderful tags here.
Gina has an adorable alpha...gingerbread with icing included.
Little Dreamer Designs has an adorable messy stamper set
Lindsay has so cute tinsel doodles at her blog...
Maria LaFrance has a super cute New Year's Eve sampler...
Misschifis has an adorable Blue Christmas mini..
Misty has a cute frame on her blog. While there, why not leave her a congratulatory message on her new daughter?!
Traci has a super cute frame at her blog. Check her new stuff, too.
Sunday, December 09, 2007
Sunday Goodies
Here are some wonderful templates, samplers and kits. Enjoy!
AndreaG has a cute template.
Frame
ScrapProfessor's Winter Wonderland
Holiday Charms kit by Nathy
Embrace Life by Sande Krieger
Frosted by Michelle Coleman
Aqua kit by Janine
Dakota kit by Gabi
Be Merry @ DigitalScrapbookFreebies
Christmas sampler by Misschifis Scroll down for other samplers...well worth the time.
Candy Cane sampler by Heidi at Little Dreamer Designs
Christmas Pprs. by Herald
Christmas Around the World Sampler by Pamela
Don't forget to say thank you.
AndreaG has a cute template.
Frame
ScrapProfessor's Winter Wonderland
Holiday Charms kit by Nathy
Embrace Life by Sande Krieger
Frosted by Michelle Coleman
Aqua kit by Janine
Dakota kit by Gabi
Be Merry @ DigitalScrapbookFreebies
Christmas sampler by Misschifis Scroll down for other samplers...well worth the time.
Candy Cane sampler by Heidi at Little Dreamer Designs
Christmas Pprs. by Herald
Christmas Around the World Sampler by Pamela
Don't forget to say thank you.
Saturday, December 08, 2007
When is the number 3 an unlucky number?
When you have Trish Jones, Doris Castle and Meredith Fenwick leaving Scrapbook-Graphics at the same time.
December 14 is Meredith's last day, so if you like her stuff, go grab it now before the stuff disappears for good.
Retirement Sale by Doris Castle...everything 50 percent off
I guess that by now you know that Doris Castle is leaving Scrapbook-Graphics...
So sad to see her go, but she is a fabulous designer and a good friend and I wish her success in all future endeavors.
Remember to use coupon SDRetire to get half off of her designs.
Close Out Sale by Trish Jones - 50 percent off
In case you haven't heard the news, Trish Jones is leaving Scrapbook-Graphics. She is currently having a 50 percent off sale off of everything. No coupon needed. She has some great kits and elements. Grab them here before they vanish.
I really like her designs and am sorry to see her go. Good luck, Trish!
Friday, December 07, 2007
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
Snowflake Sash (recolored) and background ppr. from Winter Wonder.
Crochet lace, felt heart and red ppr. and linen ppr. from Weichnacht page set.
Beaded staple from Brighten My day page set.
Tape from Fasten It
Frames by Joanne Brisebois.
Sketch from Rachael Giallongo's The Merriest Collection.
Fonts: Passions Conflict and Times New Roman
Friday Goodies
I tried to post yesterday, but Blogger ate my entry. So here I go again.
Scrapbook-Graphics has 2 templates available.
Bookmark template
Tri-Fold Gift Card template
2 Peas has their December kit up.
Amy has a super cute template.
Andrea has a snowflake accent template on her blog, too.
Artistic Musings/KSharonK has a wonderfully bright xmas sampler....the new kit is fab!
Babs has part 4 of her zum Nikolaus kit ...
Brushes by Valgal. From her 25 days of xmas chall...a gift each day. Be sure to check them all!
Christine has some fabulous funky fiber flowers...while there, check out her new products. Christmas Drama Pprs. by Mindy
Christmas glitter by Krista.
DigiDiva has some great cardboard buttons.
Eva has a red glittery alpha on her blog. Perfect for those xmas pages!
Ronna Farrer has some fabulous tags at the Shutterfly Blog.
Shandy has a great template...go grab it. She is also having a sale.
Skittlesandscraps has some cute templates at her blog.
1762
Scrapbook-Graphics has 2 templates available.
Bookmark template
Tri-Fold Gift Card template
2 Peas has their December kit up.
Amy has a super cute template.
Andrea has a snowflake accent template on her blog, too.
Artistic Musings/KSharonK has a wonderfully bright xmas sampler....the new kit is fab!
Babs has part 4 of her zum Nikolaus kit ...
Brushes by Valgal. From her 25 days of xmas chall...a gift each day. Be sure to check them all!
Christine has some fabulous funky fiber flowers...while there, check out her new products. Christmas Drama Pprs. by Mindy
Christmas glitter by Krista.
DigiDiva has some great cardboard buttons.
Eva has a red glittery alpha on her blog. Perfect for those xmas pages!
Ronna Farrer has some fabulous tags at the Shutterfly Blog.
Shandy has a great template...go grab it. She is also having a sale.
Skittlesandscraps has some cute templates at her blog.
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Snow Series: Introducing Mrs. Shivers
TaDa! Introducing the fabulous Mrs. Shivers.
*It was Kaylie’s idea to use her scarf.
Frost Biten by Bren
http://www.scrapbookgraphics.com/xcart/product.php?productid=19434&cat=0&page=2
Chilly Willy by Bren
http://www.scrapbookgraphics.com/xcart/product.php?productid=19433&cat=0&page=2
Sticky Tabs by Bren
http://www.scrapbookgraphics.com/xcart/product.php?productid=19324&cat=0&page=3
Essential White Chipboard Alpha by Kathy Moore
http://www.scrapbookgraphics.com/xcart/product.php?productid=17583&cat=0&page=4
Magic and Miracles – The Window by Maya
http://www.scrapbookgraphics.com/xcart/product.php?productid=17140&cat=0&page=1
Font: Times New Roman
Frost Biten by Bren
http://www.scrapbookgraphics.com/xcart/product.php?productid=19434&cat=0&page=2
Chilly Willy by Bren
http://www.scrapbookgraphics.com/xcart/product.php?productid=19433&cat=0&page=2
Sticky Tabs by Bren
http://www.scrapbookgraphics.com/xcart/product.php?productid=19324&cat=0&page=3
Essential White Chipboard Alpha by Kathy Moore
http://www.scrapbookgraphics.com/xcart/product.php?productid=17583&cat=0&page=4
Magic and Miracles – The Window by Maya
http://www.scrapbookgraphics.com/xcart/product.php?productid=17140&cat=0&page=1
Font: Times New Roman
Snow Series: The Making of...
It was snowing outside and the kids were eager to get out and play. They piled up as much snow as they could and started building a snowman. Because Kaylie was in charge, she decided she wanted a snow girl. She used one white button and one green button for the eyes, a carrot for the nose and cranberries for its cheeks. She then wrapped her hot pink scarf around her snow girl and christened her Mrs. Shivers. Dec. 4, 2005
Font: TimesNewRoman
Curled edge by Marcie Reckinger.
Chilly Willy kit by Bren Boone
http://www.scrapbookgraphics.com/xcart/product.php?productid=19433&cat=0&page=1
Frost Biten Overlay by Bren Boone
http://www.scrapbookgraphics.com/xcart/product.php?productid=19434&cat=0&page=1
Essentials White Chipboard alpha by Kathy Moore
http://www.scrapbookgraphics.com/xcart/product.php?productid=17583&cat=0&page=1
Good times laundry label by Traci Reed
Backward staple by Jen Patricks
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Font: TimesNewRoman
Curled edge by Marcie Reckinger.
Chilly Willy kit by Bren Boone
http://www.scrapbookgraphics.com/xcart/product.php?productid=19433&cat=0&page=1
Frost Biten Overlay by Bren Boone
http://www.scrapbookgraphics.com/xcart/product.php?productid=19434&cat=0&page=1
Essentials White Chipboard alpha by Kathy Moore
http://www.scrapbookgraphics.com/xcart/product.php?productid=17583&cat=0&page=1
Good times laundry label by Traci Reed
Backward staple by Jen Patricks
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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
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
Extreme Makeover
Every Sunday, faithfully, my dh and kids watch America's Funniest Videos and Extreme Makeover: Home Edition. Kaylie listens to the family's story of misfortune and invariable ends up crying. Liam, on the other hand, loves to watch Ty Pennington screaming on the bullhorn running around like a wild man. But I digress, the purpose of the preceeding information is to make you realize that that is where the inspiration for this page came from.
Extreme makeover in the fact that Liam, who is only 5 years old and in Kindergarten, thought to dress up the turkey as Santa. We printed papers and embellishents from Bren's kit and started disguising the turkey. Cotton balls, foam and staples where also used. The same digital papers that were used to make the turkey, were used in my scrapbook page. How is that for coordination?
Fonts: Century Gothic, Mistral and Impact
Ribbon from ON Designs' Christmas Stuff’ No. 1http://www.scrapbookgraphics.com/xcart/product.php?productid=19546&cat=0&page=1
Kit: Christmas Cheer by Bren Boone
Sketch from Sketch Collection 22 by Jen Caputo.
P.S. The minute that Liam heard the title of the page, he got a huge smile on his face and then he was grinning. He thought it was so cool..
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Thursday, December 06, 2007
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
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
Count On Me to REMEMBER
Though my son Adam passed away 3 years before Kaylie was born, and 4 years before Liam, I have a need to teach them that we need to honor his memory. I'd like to think that he is in a much better place looking over all of us.
Bg. Ppr.: Fleece Blanket Pakhttp://cottagearts-net.stores.yahoo.net/flblpapakw.html
Flowery Swirls are from Count on Me Element Pk.
Power Borders 1 template by Julie Mead @ CottageArts.Nethttp://cottagearts-net.stores.yahoo.net/pobo1te.html
Font: Elegant
Template (modified) from CottageArts Simply Done 1
Dear Santa
Dear Santa,
I've been a good mom all year. I've fed, cleaned, and cuddled mytwo children on demand, visited their doctor's office more than my doctor, sold sixty-two cases of candy bars to raise money to plant a shade tree onthe school playground and figured out how to attach nine patches onto mydaughter's girl scout sash with staples and a glue gun.
I was hoping you could spread my list out over several Christmases, since I had to write this letter with my son's red crayon, on the back of a receipt in the laundry room between cycles, and who knows when I'll find anymore free time in the next 18 years.
Here are my Christmas wishes: I'd like a pair of legs that don't ache after a day of chasing kids (in any color, except purple, which I already have) and arms that don't flap in the breeze, but are strong enough to carry a screaming toddler out of the candyaisle in the grocery store. I'd also like a waist, since I lost mine somewhere in the seventh month of my last pregnancy. If you're hauling big ticket items this year I'd like a car with fingerprint resistant windows and a radio that only plays adult music; a television that doesn't broadcast any programs containing talking animals; and a refrigerator with a secret compartment behind the crisper where I can hide to talk on the phone.
On the practical side, I could use a talking daughter doll that says, "Yes, Mommy" to boost my parental confidence, along with one potty-trained toddler, two kids who don't fight, and three pairs of jeans that will zip all the way up without the use of power tools. I could also use a recording of Tibetan monks chanting, "Don't eat in the living room" and "Take your hands off your brother," because my voice seems to be just out of mychildren's hearing range and can only be heard by the dog. And please don'tforget the Playdoh Travel Pack, the hottest stocking stuffer this year for mothers of preschoolers. It comes in three fluorescent colors and is guaranteed to crumble on any carpet making the In-laws' house seem just like mine.
If it's too late to find any of these products, I'd settle for enough time to brush my teeth and comb my hair in the same morning, or the luxury of eating food warmer than room temperature without it being served in a styrofoam container. If you don't mind, I could also use a few Christmas miracles to brighten the holiday season.
Would it be too much trouble to declare ketchup a vegetable? It will clear my conscience immensely. It would be helpful if you could coerce my children to help around the house without demanding payment as if they were the bosses of an organized crime family; or if my toddler didn't look so cute sneaking downstairs to eat contraband ice cream in his pajamas at midnight. Well, Santa, the buzzer on the dryer is ringing and my son saw my feet under the laundry room door. I think he wants his crayon back.
Have a safe trip and remember to leave your wet boots by the chimney and come in and dry off by the fire so you don't catch cold. Help yourself to cookies on the table, but don't eat too many or leave crumbs on the carpet.
Yours Always, Mom.
P.S. One more thing...you can cancel all my requests if you can keep mychildren young enough to believe in you.
I've been a good mom all year. I've fed, cleaned, and cuddled mytwo children on demand, visited their doctor's office more than my doctor, sold sixty-two cases of candy bars to raise money to plant a shade tree onthe school playground and figured out how to attach nine patches onto mydaughter's girl scout sash with staples and a glue gun.
I was hoping you could spread my list out over several Christmases, since I had to write this letter with my son's red crayon, on the back of a receipt in the laundry room between cycles, and who knows when I'll find anymore free time in the next 18 years.
Here are my Christmas wishes: I'd like a pair of legs that don't ache after a day of chasing kids (in any color, except purple, which I already have) and arms that don't flap in the breeze, but are strong enough to carry a screaming toddler out of the candyaisle in the grocery store. I'd also like a waist, since I lost mine somewhere in the seventh month of my last pregnancy. If you're hauling big ticket items this year I'd like a car with fingerprint resistant windows and a radio that only plays adult music; a television that doesn't broadcast any programs containing talking animals; and a refrigerator with a secret compartment behind the crisper where I can hide to talk on the phone.
On the practical side, I could use a talking daughter doll that says, "Yes, Mommy" to boost my parental confidence, along with one potty-trained toddler, two kids who don't fight, and three pairs of jeans that will zip all the way up without the use of power tools. I could also use a recording of Tibetan monks chanting, "Don't eat in the living room" and "Take your hands off your brother," because my voice seems to be just out of mychildren's hearing range and can only be heard by the dog. And please don'tforget the Playdoh Travel Pack, the hottest stocking stuffer this year for mothers of preschoolers. It comes in three fluorescent colors and is guaranteed to crumble on any carpet making the In-laws' house seem just like mine.
If it's too late to find any of these products, I'd settle for enough time to brush my teeth and comb my hair in the same morning, or the luxury of eating food warmer than room temperature without it being served in a styrofoam container. If you don't mind, I could also use a few Christmas miracles to brighten the holiday season.
Would it be too much trouble to declare ketchup a vegetable? It will clear my conscience immensely. It would be helpful if you could coerce my children to help around the house without demanding payment as if they were the bosses of an organized crime family; or if my toddler didn't look so cute sneaking downstairs to eat contraband ice cream in his pajamas at midnight. Well, Santa, the buzzer on the dryer is ringing and my son saw my feet under the laundry room door. I think he wants his crayon back.
Have a safe trip and remember to leave your wet boots by the chimney and come in and dry off by the fire so you don't catch cold. Help yourself to cookies on the table, but don't eat too many or leave crumbs on the carpet.
Yours Always, Mom.
P.S. One more thing...you can cancel all my requests if you can keep mychildren young enough to believe in you.
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