Color it Yellow! Daffodils

Blue ribbon from The Peacock Lady by Bren Boone/SBG
http://www.scrapbookgraphics.com/xcart/product.php?productid=19175&cat=0&page=3
White and blue bg. pprs. are from The Secret Smile Ppr. Pk by Bren Boone/SBG
http://www.scrapbookgraphics.com/xcart/product.php?productid=19151&cat=0&page=3
Yellow bg. ppr. is a combination of a yellow, floral and orange pprs. from Little Tykes page set by Bren Boone/SBG
http://www.scrapbookgraphics.com/xcart/product.php?productid=19233&cat=0&page=2
Hot spots – Sparkly by Trish Jones/SBG
http://www.scrapbookgraphics.com/xcart/product.php?productid=19480&cat=0&page=1
(Note: Some parts were erased and recolored to suit my taste)
Fancy Glitter Border by Traci Sims/SBG
http://www.scrapbookgraphics.com/xcart/product.php?productid=19497&cat=0&page=1
Stardust sprinkles overlay from Blissful page set by Bren Boone/SBG
http://www.scrapbookgraphics.com/xcart/product.php?productid=19221&cat=0&page=1
Pretty Petals by Bren
http://www.scrapbookgraphics.com/xcart/product.php?productid=19514&cat=0&page=1
Sequin done with an action by Bren Boone, from her November grabbag.
Font: Pea Elizabeth, Ville de Geneve ES
Template by Rachael Giallongo (Nov. grabbag) at PolkaDotPotato

Posting Galleries:
DST http://www.digishoptalk.com/gallery/showphoto.php?photo=210091&ppuser=976
SBB http://www.scrapbook-bytes.com/gallery/showphoto.php?photo=261630&cat=500&ppuser=19252
SBG http://www.scrapbookgraphics.com/photopost/showphoto.php?photo=22714&cat=587
Polka Dot Potato: http://www.polkadotpotato.com/gallery2/showphoto.php?photo=3936&ppuser=1174

Watching The Ducks - We Can Build It Challenge at SBG

I did this layout for the I CAN BUILD IT! challenge at Scrapbook-Graphics. The challenge was to use 3 photos, painted/variegated/blended ppr., black elements and something glittery.

Font: Pea Elizabeth
Template by Janet Philips from the November grab bag at SBG

(modified...I added two additional pictures)
Dragonfly sparkle overlay by Ztampf.
Whatever Mama! Collaborative kit by Jessica Bolton @ SBG
http://www.scrapbookgraphics.com/xcart/product.php?productid=19516&cat=0&page=1

Do You Want This Desktop Calendar?

This is the desktop calendar for November 2007 that I made using Whatever Mama! By Jessica Bolton, which I referred to in my previous blog entry.
The calendar stamp I used is from Meredith Fenwick's Calendar Stamp 2007 at SBG
Staples are from Study Buddy page set by Michelle Shefveland at CottageArts.Net.

And, if you would like to download your very own high resolution copy of this calendar, click HERE and then head on over to Jessica Bolton's blog, where you can see other scrapbook page layouts doen with this wonderful kit.

Whatever Mama! by Jessica Bolton and Tania Cordova-Shaw at SBG

Wow, this kit by Jessica and Tania is wonderful! Rich colors and wonderful elements make this a must have for every scrapper. While it was made with mothers in mind, this kit is suitable for many ocassions and all genders. Funky and edgy, yeah!

Click here to get it while it is on SPECIAL!

Thursday Goodies

A few things I liked today.

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

Don't forget to say thank you!
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Congratulations to Donna Miller

My friend Donna, who is a wonderful person and a talented scrapper, made a beautiful ATC, which is featured in this blog: 37 DAYS

You can even download a copy of this Artist Trading Card for yourself! Thank you, Donna, for your generosity and inspiration. When I grow up, I want to be like you.

BeWITCHing

This is my lovely daughter last year. She was a witch. And a beautiful one at that.

This is the layout that I had done originally featuring my Kaylie as a witch. However, for the sketch challenge I posted one of Liam in his fireman's costume. Obviously, this page is more suitable to these photos but I wanted matching pages for the kids.Oogelie Googelie by Sausan Designshttp://www.scrapbookgraphics.com/xcart/product.php?productid=19246&cat=0&page=2Eye Love You Grunge Overlays by Berna Datemahttp://www.scrapbookgraphics.com/xcart/product.php?productid=19445&cat=0&page=1Folded Scallop Matte Templates by Jen Caputohttp://www.scrapbookgraphics.com/xcart/product.php?productid=19203&cat=0&page=1Round Alpha, spider and bat from Spookalicious page set by Taran Conyershttp://www.scrapbookgraphics.com/xcart/product.php?productid=19367&cat=0&page=1Bat/Moon element from Spooky Bits by Trish Joneshttp://www.scrapbookgraphics.com/xcart/product.php?productid=19357&cat=0&page=2Staples by Jen PatricksFont: Pea JessiBeWITCHing Page set by Taran Conyers at SBGhttp://www.scrapbookgraphics.com/xcart/product.php?productid=16892&cat=0&page=1

See Liam's version here: http://www.scrapbookgraphics.com/photopost/showphoto.php?photo=22504&cat=500&ppuser=4310

Wednesday Freebies

Don't have much time today. Have to take mom to the optometrist.

Template by Andrea
Tiny Dancer add on by Bren
Christmas Sampler by PamelaN
Cartoon graphics (des petite personnages) by Fran
Metal Pendants by Fran
Christmas in Peace by Junia
Misty Cato has 2 samplers available. She also has lots of items on close-out - check them out.
Always Asia by Raspeberry Road
Template by SugarPlum
Visions of Sugarplum add on by Sweetmade
Template by CBrady

Enjoy and don't forget to say thank you! 1365

It Is Raining...

We have been having great weather here in the garden state considering that Autumn is here and Winter is just around the corner. We have only had 2 days of frost, but other than that it has been great...the weather is warm during the day...72 degrees...can't be beat. Anyway, if rain is the worst that I have to put with, then I am ok with it. I could stand some sunshine, though.

Playing with wires by Weeds and Wildflowers (fab!)
Template by Kim
Sketch Memo by Val
Frame by TLewis (so very cute)
Saveurs D'Autrfois by Scrap Loisir (gorgeous kit)
Tag by PinkuPixie
Alpha by Nicolette
Christmas Baking Bgs. by GinaMarie
Presets by Sandra
Alpha by Cinzia
Notables by KJ Conners (she has several kits available for download and all of the fab!)
Moment kit by Sueli Colbert
Buttons by AmandaCarlson
Sucre Vanille kit by AnnieV

Please don't forget to say thank you to all designers for freely giving to you what took them time and patience to create for your enjoyment.
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Halloween 2007 - Oogelie Googelie

I just love this kit of Sylvie's. The tree, the hunted house, the bats...all awesome!

Oogelie Googelie by Sausan Designs
http://www.scrapbookgraphics.com/xcart/product.php?productid=19246&cat=0&page=2
Eye Love You Grunge Overlays by Berna Datema
http://www.scrapbookgraphics.com/xcart/product.php?productid=19445&cat=0&page=1
Folded Scallop Matte Templates by Jen Caputo
http://www.scrapbookgraphics.com/xcart/product.php?productid=19203&cat=0&page=1
Round Alpha, spider and bat from Spookalicious page set by Taran Conyers
http://www.scrapbookgraphics.com/xcart/product.php?productid=19367&cat=0&page=1
Bat/Moon element from Spooky Bits by Trish Jones
http://www.scrapbookgraphics.com/xcart/product.php?productid=19357&cat=0&page=2
Staples by Jen Patricks
Font: Pea Jessi 1353

Taran Conyer's Play day: Fuzion Scooter

Free Radical kit by Taran Conyers
http://www.scrapbookgraphics.com/xcart/product.php?productid=19058&cat=0&page=1
Launch Pads Miniatures 5x7 by Bree Clarkson
Boys Rule from Say What? By the StudioGirls.
http://www.scrapbookgraphics.com/xcart/product.php?productid=19162&cat=284&page=1
Fonts: Arial, Got Heroin?, Stamp Act Jumbled

Bumble Bees - DSD Sketch Challenge at Scrapbook-Graphics

Layout done for the DSD I Can Scraplift That! Sketch challenge at Scrapbook-Graphics. I love the way it turned out, don't you?

Knotted Lace/Pin Accent from Avery kit by Taran Conyers
http://www.scrapbookgraphics.com/xcart/product.php?productid=19393&cat=0&page=1
Eye Love You Grunge Overlay by Berna Datema
http://www.scrapbookgraphics.com/xcart/product.php?productid=19445&cat=0&page=1
Staples from Pretty Petals by Bren Boone
Flowers on back of picture are from Leaf It To Me 2 by Trish Jones
http://www.scrapbookgraphics.com/xcart/product.php?productid=18989&cat=0&page=1
Hot off the Press: ABC News Alpha by Trish Jones.
http://www.scrapbookgraphics.com/xcart/product.php?productid=19478&cat=0&page=1
Trios: Clasic Edition by Doris Castle
http://www.scrapbookgraphics.com/xcart/product.php?productid=19436&cat=0&page=1
Font: FG Klara
Sketch by Becky Fleck, PageMaps

Posting Galleries:
DST http://www.digishoptalk.com/gallery/showphoto.php?photo=206908&cat=500
SBB http://www.scrapbook-bytes.com/gallery/showphoto.php?photo=260856&cat=500&ppuser=19252
SBG http://www.scrapbookgraphics.com/photopost/showphoto.php?photo=22440&cat=500&ppuser=4310

Firefighter

This is my layout using the free template that you will get as a posting bonus if you participate in the scraplift challenge

DSD template by Jen Caputo at Scrapbook-Graphics, henceforth known as DSD posting bonus.
Green brads by Michelle Reaves from SBG's DSD posting bonus.
Cream/Pale ppr. by Jessica Bolton-SBG's DSD Blooming Eclectic posting bonus
Firelight (red) bg. ppr. from Michelle Godin's November Rain SBG's DSD posting bonus
Hot off the press – Flames by Trish Jones
http://www.scrapbookgraphics.com/xcart/product.php?productid=19352&cat=251&page=2
Impressions Hunch Alpha (round alpha) by Trish Jones
http://www.scrapbookgraphics.com/xcart/product.php?productid=19346&cat=251&page=2
Impressions – Effect Alpha (Stamped) by Trish Jones
http://www.scrapbookgraphics.com/xcart/product.php?productid=19352&cat=251&page=2
Font: Times New Roman

Posting Galleries:
DST http://www.digishoptalk.com/gallery/showphoto.php?photo=206259&cat=500
SBB http://www.scrapbook-bytes.com/gallery/showphoto.php?photo=260657&cat=500&ppuser=19252
SBG http://www.scrapbookgraphics.com/photopost/showphoto.php?photo=22290&cat=587

Digital Scrapbook Day Chat - I Can Scraplift/Follow That Sketch!

Reminder:

The chat that Michelle and I will be hosting tomorrow is from 12:00 to 1:00 EST at Scrapbook-Graphics.

To be eligible for posting bonuses all challenge layouts will have to be posted in the scraplift gallery by 11:59 p.m. Eastern on Sunday, November 4th.

Above you will see the bonus prize. Additionally, a $5.00 gift certificate will be awarded to one lucky scrapper during the chat.

Hope to see you there!

ARE YOU READY FOR DIGITAL SCRAPBOOK DAY?

Here is a rundown of the chats that are going to be held all day at Scrapbook-Graphics.

There will be lots of free templates and samplers. Here is a link to the blog where you can see all the fabulous kits and templates that will be given out.
http://www.scrapbookgraphics.com/wordpress/?p=1300

Chats and Challenges: All times Eastern
MORNING
8:00-9:00 a.m. Eastern Reality Scraps with Jenn VogelPosting bonus from Dana Frantz
Template Giveaway #1 from Becky

9:00-10:00 a.m. Eastern Chat with Studio Girl, Sylvie Wagner (Sausan Designs)

10:00-11:00 a.m. Eastern We Can Build It with Tammy and Becky
Posting bonus from Berna Datema
Template Giveaway #2 from Becky

11:00-12:00 Chat with Studio Girl, Michelle Godin

AFTERNOON -
DO NOT MISS THIS ONE! WON'T YOU JOIN ME? I have this horrible recurring nightmare that I will show up to the chat and noone will be there.

12:00-1:00 p.m. Eastern I Can Scraplift That with Kait and Michelle Posting bonus from Jen Caputo. Also a $5.00 Scrapbookgraphics gift certificate awarded during chat

1:00-2:00 Chat with Studio Girl, Bren Boone2:00-3:00 p.m. Eastern

Memory Lane with Jenna (aka Sweeet)Posting Bonus from Michelle Reaves
Give away Template #3 from Becky

3:00-5:00 p.m. Eastern Scrapbook Tennis with Amy, LauraKaye and Becky — come watch this fun way to play with digital supplies!
Random drawing for a $15 gift certificate to Studio Kristin CB

5:00-6:00 p.m. EasternStudio Starts with Becky TroxelPosting bonus from Jessica Bolton
$5.00 coupon from O.N. Designs to be awarded during chat

EVENING6:00-7:00 p.m. Eastern Frameworthy (art inspiration challenge) with Donna and Kim Posting bonus from Krista Mettler

7:00-8:00 Chat with Studio Girl Doris Castle: Scrapbooking to Cope, to Rejoice and to Cherish.

8:00-9:00 p.m. Eastern Build Your Own Groupie with Karen and Ramona Free element to begin your own groupie$5.00 coupon to Studio O.N. Designs to be awarded during chat

9:00-10:00 Chat with Studio Girl Meredith Fenwick

10:00-11:00 p.m. Eastern Ad Challenge with Amy and Becky Posting Bonus from Michelle Godin

All three templates from Becky will be available for download again.

To be eligible for posting bonuses all challenge layouts will have to be posted in the appropriate gallery by 11:59 p.m. Eastern on Sunday, November 4th. We hope you’ll consider spending your day with us here at Scrapbookgraphics. All chats and challenges will take place in our Chat Room. We look forward to celebrating this amazing hobby (I mean PASSION…I mean…OBSESSION…I mean…ADDICTION!!!) with you!

Waterbender

Credits:Font: Pea Elizabeth
Scalloped frame and ribbons from ScrapFrames 2 at CottageArts.Net
http://cottagearts-net.stores.yahoo.net/sc212cl.html
Background pprs. and stitched alpha from Fleece Blanket Page Pak w/Alpha set at CottageArts.net
http://cottagearts-net.stores.yahoo.net/flblpapakw.html
Borders on the page were made with Power Borders 2 by Julie Mead at CottageArts.Net
http://cottagearts-net.stores.yahoo.net/pobo2te.html
Staple from Growth Spurts Element Pak at CottageArts.net
http://cottagearts-net.stores.yahoo.net/grspelpak.html

If you want to see the page upclose, click on a gallery link on the upper right side of the blog.

Breathless

God breathes and the beauty of nature is revealed. You are HIS most beautiful creation and I am left BREATHLESS. S. Brown.

Credits:
Impressions Effect Alpha by Trish Jones
http://www.scrapbookgraphics.com/xcart/product.php?productid=19352&cat=251&page=1
Ribbon from Kit No. 6 by ON Designs
http://www.scrapbookgraphics.com/xcart/product.php?productid=19065&cat=0&page=3
Flower from Fall Palette kit by Bren Boone
http://www.scrapbookgraphics.com/xcart/product.php?productid=19178&cat=0&page=2
Orange bg. from Peacock Lady by Bren Boone
http://www.scrapbookgraphics.com/xcart/product.php?productid=19175&cat=0&page=1
Star overlay from Blissful page set by Bren Boone
http://www.scrapbookgraphics.com/xcart/product.php?productid=19221&cat=0&page=1
Template from One and Only Collection by Rachael Giallongo .
Flower page border from Un-Bored-ers by Dana Frantz
http://www.scrapbookgraphics.com/xcart/product.php?productid=19394&cat=0&page=1
Fonts: Times New Roman, Ville de Geneve Es and Michele.
Folded corner template by Karah Fredricks
Scallop edges by TBSK.

Inspiring Nature

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


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


The ducks emerging from the mist...


The ghostly dancing mist.


Didn't I tell you it was glorious?

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

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

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

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

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

Hugs, Kait

Enabler Alert, Part 3 (Coupon Codes for You!)

Have you been waiting for a sale to get your favorite products at Scrapbook-Graphics? If so, wait no more. Here is a rundown of specials going on this weekend:

Taran Conyers: 32% off Studio Taran when you use coupon code RediscoverySale (Friday-Monday)

Bren Boone: 50% off Studio Bren (except $1.00 items and grab bags) (Friday-Monday)

ON Designs: 25% off Studio ON Designs

Kristin Cronin-Barrow: 50% off Studio KristinCB with lots of new stuff being added to her store.
coupon code happydsd2u

Carrie Stephens: 55% off Studio Carrie for Digital Scrapbooking Day.

Doris Castle: 55% off Studio Doris orders over $5.00 on Digital Scrapbooking Day when you use coupon code happydsd

Meredith Fenwick: 40% off Studio Meredith on Digital Scrapbooking Day.

Jen Caputo: 30% off Studio Jen on Digital Scrapbooking Day.

Berna Datema: 25% off Studio Berna on Digital Scrapbooking Day.

Dana Frantz: 50% off Studio Dana on Digital Scrapbooking Day.

Trish Jones: 40% off Studio Trish (except collections and Delish AllSorts) on Digital Scrapbooking Day.

Kathy Moore: 50% off Studio Kathy Saturday through Sunday when you use coupon code KMO_NSD50

Michelle Godin: 40% off Studio Michelle Friday through Sunday.

Halloween Joke - Do Not Read if Easily Offended

Naughty MissKait here...

A bald man with a wooden leg is invited to a Halloween party. He doesn't know what costume to wear to hide his head and his leg so he writes to a costume company to explain his problem.

A few days later, he received a parcel with the following note:

Dear Sir, Please find enclosed a pirate's outfit. The spotted handkerchief will cover your bald head and, with your wooden leg, you will be just right as a pirate. Very truly yours, Acme Costume Co.

The man thinks this is terrible because they have emphasized his wooden leg and so he writes a letter of complaint.

A week goes by and he receives another parcel and a note, which says:

Dear Sir, Please find enclosed a monk's habit. The long robe will cover your wooden leg and, with your bald head, you will really look the part. Very truly yours, Acme Costume Co.

Now the man is really upset since they have gone from emphasizing his wooden leg to emphasizing his bald head so again he writes the company another nasty letter of complaint.

The next day he gets a small parcel and a note, which reads:

Dear Sir, Please find enclosed a bottle of molasses and a bag of crushed nuts. Pour the molasses over your bald head, pat on crushed nuts, stick your wooden leg up your a$$ and go as a caramel apple. Very truly yours, Acme Costume Co.

This is my last post for now. I am off to charge my camera's batteries as I have a Halloween parade to go to in an hour. Kaylie and Liam are on a school parade. I hope I get some decent shots!