This weekend’s LOs

A little bit of this and that this weekend on scrapping themes, I just worked on whatever I needed to get to.

journaling: It’s not uncommon for Sarah to give me big cheesey smiles, being deliberately silly, a time or two before she gives me a pretty one. That’s OK, as I love them all! 2009
credits: at scrapbookgraphics: Squeak with Love and Cheese Alpha by Irene Alexeeva (coming soon!), Sketch Collection 32 by Jen Caputo; fonts: CK Elsie

Bryce has a big project going on in language arts class right now, and since our school has an IB curriculum it involves doing community service. One of the ladies in our church is working on making quilts to send to the mission in Haiti that we help support, so I hooked Bryce up with her for an afternoon of helping work on quilts. This was totally new to him, but he had a good time and learned a few new sewing skills. Now we just have to get the actual written part of the project all done.

journaling: It was an assignment for Language Arts based on the book they were reading “The Pigman” by Paul Zindel- spend 3 hours helping a senior citizen. Joyce Stubbe was looking for help with making quilts to send to Haiti, so Bryce went to help her after school one day. He learned new skills in sewing- cutting, ironing and pinning and had a good time with the Stubbes while doing it.
credits: Port Au Prince at Songbird Avenue; Learning to Sew by Pamela Donnnis at TheDigiChick; alpha from Vintage Quilt by Dani Mogstad; Template 16 by Dunia;
fonts: Ticket Capitals Impressed, Jayne Print

Since Brenna did her penguin project a couple of weeks ago, I was in a penguin scrapping mood and so I pulled out the pictures of the penguins at the St. Louis zoo from our 2008 summer vacation.

journaling: We made a quick trip to the zoo before meeting Dale just to see the penguin exhibit. It is a beautiful exhibit that is open and lets you see the birds up very close with no glass between you to get in the way. We nicknamed this guy "Mr. Splashy” as he liked to sneak up on people and splash them with the cold, fishy smelling water- it must be funny to penguins!
credits: at scrapbookgraphics: Frosted Arctic by Tangie Baxter, Torn & Curled Paper Edges #2 by Jen Caputo; Template 166 by Yin Designs, Glitter Mess 3 by Micheline Martin, Water splash from Sea Oh Sea by Jofia; Ice Ice Baby Alphas- Cool by Amy Wolffe at The-LilyPad; Paint the Town Acryl-oholic alpha by Traci Reed at SweetShoppeDesigns; fonts: Juice ITC, Arial

Beth, Carissa and Brenna are participating in an original ballet production at our dance studio that was written by the studio owner. I was asked to help with decorating the ticket booth and I put this LO together this weekend while trying to put my ideas for the ticket booth down 'on paper.' Now, I just have to figure out how to translate the whole thing into something I can create with bulletin board and mat papers and fairy printouts LOL!
 
everything available at scrapbookgraphics
Alana McCarthy: Medieval, Fairy Friends- Singles, Fairy Friends 2
Lorie Davison: Flitting Fall Faeries, Bouncing Brownies & Bunnies (Katchka), Faerily Moonlit, The Big Balloon (weather vane, flowers), Hoppin' Frog Jamboree (Moon)
Jen U: Vintage Anquities Gold Elements (queen crown),
Tangie Baxter: Wizard School (wizard), Wonderland (web)
Glam Fairy: Meunier (houses, fence, hills)

A little look into the past with this one, as I had a beautiful new valentine kit to work with from Saxon. I pulled up photos of Megan and I together over the years and chose ones about a decade apart. Sometimes the photos during the 80s make me want to throw them in a box and forget they existed- what in the world were the fashion people thinking? :P LOL

credits: Vintage Valentine by Saxon Holt at scrapbook-elements;
fonts: TXT Sloppy Script

and I contributed these little printable goodies to the SBG Collective shop, if you need a quick and easy valentine treat box this year. Just print, cut and stick and you are done! (All proceeds go to help pay our illustrious Crew leader, Becky, a bit more for the wonderful job she does!)

Feeling Better Finally

This weekend was a very busy one, or at least it seems like it went by really quickly! LOL

I think I can finally say that I'm over the flu or cold, or whatever it was. Yesterday was the first day where I wasn't coughing much, and I didn't have to take medication to get to that state. I had a decent amount of energy all day too. In between running the kids around to where they needed to go last week, I sat and scrapped and tried not to cough on my computer too much.

Saturday we went to my mom's house in the morning to get her trailer covered for the winter and do some other little things around the house she needed help with. The kids had fun playing with the new Rusty dog. We'd only seen him once before since she got him. Then, it was home to get the oldest 3 girls ready to go to the Christmas dress rehearsal for dance groups. I had fun taking pictures of lots of different groups and soloists and had tons of photos to wade through in Lightroom after we got home.

A big snow storm moved in Saturday afternoon and with freezing temps overnight and all day Sunday, we just decided to play hookie from church and not try to rush out the door to get there on the slippery roads. We had a nice, relaxing day puttering around the house and taking care of some of the tasks that needed doing- practicing instruments, working on the twins' Egypt projects, baking holiday cookies, laundry, etc. Of course I had grand visions of how much I was going to get done that didn't materialize, but that is OK. The cake balls I made took most of the day. That probably had something to do with me starting out with a fresh pumpkin that had to be roasted and pureed, pumpkin cake baked, crumbled and mixed with frosting, chilled and then the whole dipping in candy bark part which was a huge mess. I didn't even finish dipping them all because I was tired of it and my bark was not cooperating any longer. I'll finish them up another day LOL My hat goes off to the Bakerella lady who makes such beautiful ones all of the time, because mine don't look anything like hers-at least they don't have to be pretty to taste good :P Mark spent a lot of his day trying to get some nasty program off of the computer the kids use and trying to figure out why the Norton anti-virus program wasn't working, which allowed the rather large list of nasties on there in the first place.

  credits: Simple Pleasures and Simple Pleasures Addon by Michelle Filo and One Bright Spot at LittleDreamerDesigns; Loosely Labeled (cloth sisters tag) by Katie Pertiet at DesignerDigitals; fonts: SP Wonderful Wendy

  A list of many of the places I've traveled to and some of the places I'd still like to go see.
credits: Guy Thing by Dianne Rigdon and Aja Abney, and Guy Thing with Flair at scrapartist; Jumpers 1-16 Collection by Crystal Livesay at scrapbookgraphics
fonts: TXT Scribbletti

 
credits: Victorian Christmas by Microferk and Saxon Holt at scrapbook-elements.com; Leslie's Jumpers by Crystal Livesay at scrapbookgraphics;
fonts: Vivaldi

 
One of our favorites, and it is so easy too!
credits: Recipe Book Page Kit by Ruby Rynne at scrapbookgraphics
fonts: Typewriter

 
My great-grandmother, Ethel.
credits: everything available at scrapbokgraphics: Impressions of Traditions by Scrapbookgraphics Designers; Jumper 11 from Jumpers 1-16 Collection by Crystal Livesay; bird from Rejuvenation by Veronica Spriggs
fonts: Natural Script

A friend had her beautiful baby girl at the end of October.
credits: Autumn Dreamscape by Pixel Works at scrapartist.com
fonts: Times and Times Again, Susie's Hand

Scrapbookgraphics has a new template designer, and I just love her templates! I have a hard time doing white space LOs and her fabulous templates make it a lot easier for me. Check out Crystal’s shop if you are looking for help with white space or just something new to try!

 
journaling: It’s just you and me now during the day, Sarah. I have to say that it is different with just one child at home; it is certainly a lot quieter! You are lots of fun and I enjoy spending time with just you, exploring new and old things and places. I know I tend to get a little focused on getting things done that I need to do sometimes, but you remind me that it is important to enjoy these fleeting moments as they won’t last forever. Love you, Sarah!
credits: everything from scrapbookgraphics.com: My Family Tree by Line Designs; Worn Label Alpha and A Fine Mess of Grids by Birgit Kerr; Sketch Collection 31 by Jen Caputo; Painted Edges by Flergs; white paper from White Wedding and Date Drops by Ellie Lash (retired)
fonts: SP You've Got Mail

Last Week’s Layouts

credits: The Whisper About Fall and Playing with Overlays 7 by Natali at scrapbookgraphics; fonts: University Roman LET

I did this next one for the Studio Lorie playday on the SBG blog last Monday. Lorie’s kits always remind me of storybooks come to life, so that is what I scrapped- Brenna surrounded by books that are literally coming to life all around her. Yes, it took me a full day to get this one done, but some times you just can’t deny the pictures in your head ;)

 
credits: Everything by Lorie Davison at scrapbookgraphics.com: Bouncing Brownies and Bunnies, Faerily Moonlit, Ticket to Dragon's End, Hoppin' Frog Jamboree, A Pioneer Story, Rough To the Touch, Buzibugs' Happy Birthday, Flying Dreams Storybook, Bunnies, Bees and the Birds Big Balloon
fonts: TXT Annesia

and now that it is October, Halloween Kits are starting to make their appearance in the stores. Saxon came out with this awesome collab at scrapbook-elements this week called Googly Moogly. I had a bit of fun doing some hybrid crafting with it- a spooky coffin box I designed around the coffin lid element, and a couple of fun spiral popup cards.

   

Brenna is in First Grade

It’s hard to believe that she is in first grade and going to school all day! The long days were difficult the first week, but I think she is getting used to it- at least the second week went better than the first.

credits: Academic Overload by Saxon Holt and Tracy Monette at scrapbook-elements.com:
Elementary School Papers, Elementary School Charms, Essay Titles, Ruled Alpha, Frame Up, Make The Grade, Preppy Priscilla Papers, School Papers Lined, School Ties
template (freebie) by Chrissy W at digitalfreebies
fonts: SP You've Got Mail

and she has had her first big homework assignment- decorating a doll to look like her and then picking out three things that she is good at that she can share with her classmates on Wednesday next week. She said she was good at ballet, doing puzzles, and making her own breakfast.

journaling: Brenna’s first homework assignment of 1st Grade was to decorate the doll to look just like her. She got a little bit of help from Mama with the hair, dress and shoes, but she did all of the coloring and pasting by herself.
credits: Academic Overload by Saxon Holt and Tracy Monette at scrapbook-elements:  School Mattes, School Pattern Papers, First Day Outfits, Supply Me, Ruled Alpha, Preppy Priscilla Papers, Elementary Strings, Teacher I Spilled, Alpha Male, Color Crayons
Scrappable Template 45 by Tiffany Tillman at LittleDreamerDesigns
fonts: CK Handprint

More Recent Layouts

journaling: It was a beautiful spring evening with a breeze, so we ventured to the park to enjoy the warm temperatures and fresh air. There was just enough wind to get the kite up into the air.
credits: A Little Ray of Sunshine by Peta Boardman at scrapbookgraphics, Gridlocked Template Set 1 by Hillary Heidelberg at scrapbookgraphics
fonts: Typewriter

credits: So you Think You Know Me, Border Effects, Bliss, April Showers, Noted Garden, Just Wordies- Birthday Goodness by Holly McCaig at 2peasinabucket.com; template by Chrissy W at elementalscraps; fonts: LD Letterpress, Century Gothic

journaling: Brenna received a certificate for a free ice cream cone from Baskin Robins for good behaviour from school. The girls had fun picking from the many different flavors. Mama and Daddy both stuck with good ole chocolate too. Yum!
credits: Sweeter Than Candy by Misty Cato from The Fix May 2009 at DSA; Monday stamp from Shabby Week by Chris Grieser; date labels from Every Day by Jen Yurko; P52 Week 21 template by Tracy Blankenship at funkyplaygrouddesigns
fonts: CK Becky

I collaged a few of my favorite photos from this outing into one for this layout.

credits: Earth Laughs in Colors and Mixed Grass by Saxon Holt at scrapbook-elements; fonts: CK Script

I enjoyed putting this layout together for Beth- I don't think I will tell her what all of the things are, she will just have to discover them on her own as she reads the books.
journaling: Beth began reading Twilight on June 1 and spent all day absorbed in the book. I have to admit to being glad that someone else in the family finds it as fascinating as I did. I am looking forward to discussing the storyline with her as she makes her way through the series this summer.
credits: Into the Twilight by Flergs at scrapbookgraphics.com; Love Bites by Dani Mogstad, Shawna Clingerman and Traci Reed at sweetshoppedesigns.com; P52 Week 23 template by Tracy Blankenship at funkyplaygrounddesigns.com
fonts: Black Adder

 

It's amazing how much they change from year to year, though you don't usually recognize it until you compare photos from one year to the next.
credits: Unamused Boys Vol.2 by Jessica Bolton at funkyplaygrounddesigns
fonts: GF Halda Smashed

 

credits: New Direction Papers and Swoosh by Dianne Rigdon at scrapartist.com; P52 Week 24 template by Tracy Blankenship at funkyplaygrounddesigns.com; Ready 2 Go and See Me Under: Arrows by Tania Cordova Shaw at funkyplaygrounddesigns.com; Thrifty Twills and staple from Unamused Boys V2.0 by Jessica Bolton at funkyplaygrounddesigns.com; also by Jessica Bolton, retired: Graph Cuts and Eclectic Needs Variety Primary Buttons
fonts: Ticket Capitals Impressed and Century Gothic

 

credits: Delicate Flower by Line Designs for Digital Artist Magazine, May 2009; Doodle Dance Acrylics by Fontologie; fonts: FO Doodle Dance

and a few more layouts from vacations I haven’t finished scrapping yet.

journaling: I had heard and read about all of the wrought iron garden gates and balconies before visiting Savannah, and the historic district did not disappoint me. I loved all of the styles from simple to ornate, and peeking through them to catch glimpses of the homes’ gardens and porches.
credits: Paper Garden and Roseate Delight by Franziska Altmann at scrapbookgraphics; Sketch Collection 21 by Jen Caputo at scrapbookgraphics; Iron alpha from Vivid Intensity by Kim Jensen at scrapdish; fonts: Natural Script

journaling: The robotics room was one of our favorite exhibits. Everyone young and old enjoyed playing with the robots- drawing and dancing with them, trying to beat them, and learning how they are used in industry to build the things we use every day in a quicker and more efficient manner.
credits: Industre by Flergs at scrapbookgraphics; template 114 by Yin Designs; fonts: CK Carbon Copy

journaling: It was fascinating to watch the various robots assemble and test our own toy top, & then personalize it just for us.
credits: Beep Boop by Lauren Grier and Kristen Cronin-Barrow at SweetShoppeDesigns; i Robot by Kate Hadfield and Kaye Winieki at The-LilyPad; fonts: Courier

a few layouts

Things are super busy right now, and I'm exhausted trying to keep up with it all. I'm always glad when we get to the end of April and all of the Easter programs and birthday parties and school projects are done. I have managed a few layouts this week. Here they are.


Saxon has a new collab coming out on Sunday with Tracey Monet at scrapbook-elements that was perfect for getting a couple more pages about Daddy done. It is huge and filled with all sorts of perfect embellishments for pages about the handyman in your life or constructions projects.

journaling: There are very few pictures of Richard working at church. He was always in the background, taking care of things dependably and quietly- working on the building the years we spent on the building program, designing sets posters and programs, setting up for Sunday School and ringing the bell, stuffing bulletins into hymnals. He was a silent servant, happy to help in any way he could and content to know that things were done well even if he got no credit for them.
credits: Joe Six Pack by Saxon Holt and Tracey Monette at scrapbook-elements.com (coming April 12); fonts: Zapf Chancery LT

journaling: Richard was rarely the one speaking in front of the church. He worked in the background, taking care of the building usually. Heritage had installed a new multi-media projection system not too long before he passed on and was in need of a good ladder to reach it for occasional maintenance. We all agreed that it would be an appropriate use of his memorial fund money to purchase the ladder for the church. It is something he might very well have gone out and bought for them himself. I’m sure he would have been one of the ones using it on a regular basis to change lightbulbs and clean the gutters of leaves. The ladder is pictured on the right the morning that they dedicated it in his memory. Jan. 14, 2007
credits: Joe Six Pack by Saxon Holt and Tracey Monette at scrapbook-elements.com; fonts: Zapf Chancery LT

Disney pages for Megan and Family

Scrapping sure goes faster when I don' t have hundreds of photos to sift through LOL! I did all but one of these yesterday. Some of the "On Vacation" kits are available now at scrapbook-elments.com, while some will be released throughout the rest of the month. They were all formerly available at the SophiaSarducci shop- a few have been renamed with the move to the new store though the kits are the same.

credits: Second Star to the Right by Saxon Holt at scrapbook-elements.com; glitter styles by Flergs and Linda Sattgast;
fonts: FontDinerDotCom

credits: Rabbit Hole by Saxon Holt at scrapbook-elements.com; fonts: Gigi

credits: Howdy Partner! by Saxon Hold at scrapbook-elements.com; Paper Strip Templates Vol 2 by Emily Merritt at WeAreStoryTellers; Americana Wood alpha by Michelle Coleman; fonts: Artistamp Medium

credits: Outta This World! by Saxon Holt at scrapbook-elements.com; Template Collection 24 by Jen Caputo at scrapbookgraphics;
fonts: Century Gothic, Impact

credits: Mouse House, Clusters of Magic, and Magic Stardust by Saxon Holt at scrapbook-elements.com; fonts: Walt Disney Script

credits: Vroooooom by Saxon Holt at scrapbook-elements.com; Screw from Uncle Vitos' Garage by Saxon Holt; Acrylic Alpha by Flergs at scrapbookgraphics; fonts: CK Newsclips, Arid ITC, Eras Demi ITC

credits: A Bite of the Apple by Saxon Holt at scrapbook-elements.com; glitter style by Linda Sattgast;
fonts: Walt's Magic Kingdom, Zapf Chancery LT

credits: Stroke of Midnight and Magic Stardust by Saxon Holt at scrapbook-elements.com; glitter styles by Flergs; fonts: ILS Script

credits: Under The Sea by Saxon Holt at scrapbook-elements.com; glitter styles by Flergs; fonts: Gigi

There will be more to come later! I need to go work on things for some other designers for a few days ;)